RAFTWET Jewell Virtual World of Second Life: 5/17/09

Saturday, May 23, 2009

organica

organica, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

It's Friday night and we always gotta check out the psy tunes of dj Qee Nishi, one of the best dj's in Second Life. It's been a ritual for me ever since I dropped in on that little green meadow at Organica long ago...

I saw Thomtrance O'toole, master of the goa and Barbs Kurka, another great Organica dj who also spins at Dorian Gray.

Xavi and I couldn't call it a Friday until a psy set with Qee!

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

james isaak live music

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james isaak live music, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

Montana Laurasia sent out a shout for James Isaak today. James was playing at the oldest live music venue on the Second Life grid, The Lily Pad. I love this venue with it's cute froggy chairs. And it also has a great texture store.

James Isaak is pure Americana singing blues and folk. With his harmonica and guitar, his sound was an edgier version of the blues or folk genre. I sang along while I listened to his ballads. "My girl, my girl... don't lie to me... tell me where did you sleep last night?"

I remember hearing this song sung by Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Appreciating our roots... our origins will help to understand the more modern music today. All cultures, all societies have the ballad to rely on for preserving stories. James sang about lost love, murder and life itself.

His voice has pathos and purity of emotion. Each soulful vocal nuance almost brought tears to my eyes as each story unfolded. Sad ballads, melancholy songs expressed by a true Americana musical artist. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you, Montana for the heads up!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

dj zap hax at electro smog

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dj zap hax at electro smog, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

Lazy Sunday morning with a cup of tea in my hand, the cat on my lap and 100 degrees blazing outside on a gorgeous California day... I just left a fundraising party. I needed a chill pill or at least a little R&R.

Zap Hax sent a shout just in time for his minimal electro tunes. I headed for his club Electro Smog on the New Berlin sim.

On top of the sim is a collection of buildings and cityscape that fools the viewer into thinking that the community is a corporate one. But, underneath the clean sidewalks and neatly arranged city trees lies the most underground club of them all... Electro Smog.

This little club adjacent to the railroad tunnel lurks a collection of the best dj's of the electro genre. Stop by for an hour or two to absord the tunes and meet the friends there. Besides, Zap is here and that's all I need.