Irina Rimes - Ce Te Legeni, Codrule? Visual Experience From The Metaverse Concert Apr 2026
The visual experience, directed by Bogdan Păun and produced by Global Records, takes the traditional Mihai Eminescu poem and reimagines it within a high-fidelity digital landscape.
: Rather than a literal forest, the Metaverse environment is a "surreal world" designed to reflect the song's emotional depth. It uses light and shadow to mimic the melancholic sway of the codru (forest), merging organic themes with tech-forward aesthetics. The visual experience, directed by Bogdan Păun and
By launching this Metaverse experience in June 2022, Irina Rimes positioned herself alongside global icons like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. "Ce te legeni, Codrule?" stands as the project's emotional heart, proving that even the most ancient cultural roots can find new life in a decentralized, digital future. By launching this Metaverse experience in June 2022,
: Viewers have described the experience as "absolutely amazing" and "fantastic," noting how the virtual medium enhances the emotional "healing" many associate with her music. Legacy of the Visual Experience Legacy of the Visual Experience Irina Rimes’ "Ce
Irina Rimes’ "Ce te legeni, Codrule?" from her Metaverse concert is a groundbreaking fusion of classic Romanian literary heritage and futuristic digital artistry. As the first Romanian artist to host a full concert in the Metaverse, Rimes transformed her album into 11 distinct, surreal virtual worlds, with "Ce te legeni, Codrule?" serving as one of its most evocative visual pillars. A Digital Renaissance of Folklore
Musically, the track—produced by Mihai Alexandru Bogdan (Quick)—pairs traditional motifs with a polished pop-synth backbone.
: To create her digital double, Rimes used a specialized 64-camera rig to capture skin texture and motion-capture technology for realistic movement. The result is an avatar that conveys a surprising amount of human vulnerability.