CO-PI-I

Cities and Memory - remixing the world

"Quite coincidentally, the track "CO-PI-I" was made on the go during my recent travels in late 2023. I believe it happened for a good reason since it serves the purpose of the "Sound of Adventure" project.
"Over the years I made an interesting observation. Before venturing into new territory, two things happen: first - we suddenly are opened to fantasy, meditating on possible/probable experiences and adventures; and second - activate that sleeping inner child in us, eager to play "make believe" and explore uncharted worlds.
"It is a certain kind of excitement and anticipation many of us indulge in before setting foot on a new playground.
"I felt these dynamics and characteristics in the chosen field recording, then built up on the inspiration. Curiosity is a hunger that makes us seek new skies, smell fresh air, and try flavors we've never tasted.
"I find our ability to make up a version of a place apriori intriguing. This version is made of bits and pieces of various knowledge, from previous cultural encounters to tales and the internet, etc. All these elements contribute to our collage of a place, creating a potential for the next journey.
"Often, the real deal drastically differs from the product of imagination. Still, the fantasy is exciting and rewarding.
"'CO-PI-I' is just that, a fantasy about a place never experienced; a puzzle I put together with the field recording in the very center.
"Why did I choose Vietnam? I could've easily picked a country I am familiar with, though, I wanted to create something based out of pure curiosity. A projection of a place never visited, based on all the elements mentioned. Hoping one day to compare fantasy with reality."
"'COPII' incidentally stands for quite a few meaningful things. First, it means children in the Romanian language. Second, an existing organization that helps kids in Vietnam is called COPI, which I accidentally found upon googling.
"Third, COPII is also a protein complex, and fourth - COP stands for Conference of Parties that holds United Nations Climate Change Conferences.
"All things considered, I hope there is enough room left for creating a fantasy, aided by the sounds of Vietnam."
Nature in Vietnam reimagined by Serge Bulat.
Part of the Sound of Adventure project in partnership with Exodus Travels. To learn more and explore the full collection, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/adventure.