Visitors view the exhibition "Odd Numbers". (Photo: Huong Giang/VNA)
Belgian music producer Fabien Leclerq, aka Le Motel, has just released an ambitious musical project called "Odd Numbers."
This project is not just an album, but a multimedia journey, combining music, images and videos, inspired by his impressive trip to Vietnam.
"Odd Numbers" takes listeners into a magical musical space, where the sounds of Hanoi streets, the melodious sound of the monochord, the haunting poetic voice of poet Phapxa Chan and atmospheric electronic melodies blend together, creating a colorful picture of sound.
The project was two years in the making, starting with Le Motel's trip to Vietnam. Le Motel shares: "I was invited to a DJ set in Hanoi and took the opportunity to travel around the country. Gradually, I met quite a lot of people, artists, poets, musicians, dancers... I recorded a lot of sounds, human voices, street noises... Back in Brussels, I started to compose rough drafts based on these recordings and I contacted all the people I met to participate. It was a truly collaborative work."
Artist Le Motel's journey begins in a dark space, where sound and images intersect, creating a vivid picture of Vietnam. (Photo: Huong Giang/VNA)
The special feature of "Odd Numbers" is the smooth combination of modern electronic music and traditional Vietnamese music. The sound of the monochord, a traditional Vietnamese one-stringed instrument, made a strong impression on Le Motel. In particular, the sound of the monochord, a one-stringed instrument with a strong Vietnamese cultural identity, left a deep impression on Le Motel.
He shared that the monochord is the instrument that impressed him the most, a sound that is both distinctive and contains an indescribable sacredness. It evokes the image of a guitar, but at the same time carries a bit of mystery. That sound, which can be heard everywhere, is an inseparable part of Vietnamese culture, touching the deepest corners of the soul.
Yvonne Quynh-Lan Duong, a French-Vietnamese monochord artist, has contributed to adding more character to the song "The Universe is a Rabid Creature" with enchanting melodies.
More than just music, "Odd Numbers" is also an impressive visual work of art. Footage of Vietnam, from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the majestic mountains of the North, is subtly interwoven, creating a multidimensional space for viewers. In particular, the image of tattooed dancer Dung Tran Quoc, who is passionate about numerology, appears in the video, creating a mysterious and attractive highlight.
The project's name, "Odd Numbers," also carries a special meaning, reflecting Le Motel's interest in Vietnamese culture and beliefs, especially the concept of odd numbers. Le Motel explains: "Odd numbers are very important in Vietnam. For example, if you give a gift, it must be 1, 3 or 5. Not 2 or 4. Even the architecture works according to this odd symbolism."
Music album "Odd Numbers". (Photo: Huong Giang/VNA)
The "Odd Numbers" exhibition has attracted the attention of many people, including Ms. Lorraine, a French person living in Brussels. Ms. Lorraine said that she had come to Vietnam many years ago, but only stopped in Ho Chi Minh City. Through the exhibition, she had the opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests of Northern Vietnam and the daily life of local people.
Ms. Lorraine shared: "I was really impressed with the images in the exhibition, making me want to return to Vietnam to explore interesting things in this country."
"Odd Numbers" is not only a music project, but also a meaningful journey of cultural discovery. The project represents the intersection of two cultures, the combination of tradition and modernity, and above all, Le Motel's respect and love for Vietnam. "Odd Numbers" is also a cultural bridge, helping Belgian and European people understand more about Vietnam./.
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