Music Mondays: An Interview With Zak Claxton
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6718-music-mondays-an-interview-with-zak-claxton/
(photo of Zak Claxton taken at Lutz City of Templemore)
This week's featured artist is Zak Claxton, whose smooth and easygoing tracks range from indie pop to alternative rock. With over a decade of experience playing music in SL, his shows have an atmosphere of heartfelt exuberance that makes every person in the room feel welcome.
Please check out his music and videos! http://www.zakclaxton.com https://zakclaxton.bandcamp.com/releases https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/releases
Video for "Blew the Dust Away"
1. When/how did you hear about Second Life?
The shortest possible answer is that in fall 2006, my friend and former bandmate Mike Burns called me to chat one day and said, “Have you heard about Second Life? Duran Duran has an island there.” None of these words made any sense to me at the time, and I had to have him explain the entire concept of a virtual world. I was living here in the Los Angeles area, and the woman I was seeing lived in Seattle. We’d been taking trips back and forth to spend time together, but Second Life seemed like an ideal way to be able to hang out and feel like we were connecting beyond the aspects of emails, texts, and phone calls. I told her about it, and we signed up together on October 12, 2006. At that point, I had no idea that music performance was at all possible in SL. On one of our early virtual dates, we looked in the event listings to find something to do, and noted that a person named Keiko Takamura has hosting some kind of concert, so we went and checked it out. My professional background and career is in audio technology and musical instruments, so it didn’t take long at all for me to try doing my own livestream shows in world.
2. What instruments do you play?
My primary instrument for all of my SL performances is the acoustic guitar, supplemented by occasional harmonica. As a singer-songwriter, I find that keeping things simplified and streamlined helps keep the focus on the song itself. My SL shows are 100% live, with no backing tracks or prerecorded material, though I think all SL music performance styles are appropriate and welcomed. In real life, I’ve spent nearly my entire life as a performing musician, and my instruments also include electric guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, and the art of music engineering and production.
3. You mentioned on your Bandcamp that you are also in a band. Could you tell us about some of the pros and cons of solo work vs. being in a group?
I love playing in bands, but there is a massive difference between the process of being a solo artist versus a member of a band. The biggest difference is that to do well in a band, it requires a serious time commitment among a group of people for rehearsal, and there are also the challenges of having to balance the differing goals and musical styles of multiple people. As a result, there’s often a lot of compromise, and when you hear about bands breaking up due to “creative differences”, that’s a real thing. As a solo artist, I have the benefit of playing whatever music I choose to, and it’s much easier to hop onstage by myself and do my thing. That being said, the fun and camaraderie of being in a band is something every musician should experience at some point. I am currently a member of a recording project called They Stole My Crayon, along with Christina Lee and Bunny Knutson. Our debut album came out in 2016, and we are slowly working on a sophomore release.
4. You said you've been playing music in SL since 2006, wow! What are some of your favorite aspects of the way the music scene has evolved?
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6718-music-mondays-an-interview-with-zak-claxton/
(photo of Zak Claxton taken at Lutz City of Templemore)
This week's featured artist is Zak Claxton, whose smooth and easygoing tracks range from indie pop to alternative rock. With over a decade of experience playing music in SL, his shows have an atmosphere of heartfelt exuberance that makes every person in the room feel welcome.
Please check out his music and videos! http://www.zakclaxton.com https://zakclaxton.bandcamp.com/releases https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/releases
Video for "Blew the Dust Away"
1. When/how did you hear about Second Life?
The shortest possible answer is that in fall 2006, my friend and former bandmate Mike Burns called me to chat one day and said, “Have you heard about Second Life? Duran Duran has an island there.” None of these words made any sense to me at the time, and I had to have him explain the entire concept of a virtual world. I was living here in the Los Angeles area, and the woman I was seeing lived in Seattle. We’d been taking trips back and forth to spend time together, but Second Life seemed like an ideal way to be able to hang out and feel like we were connecting beyond the aspects of emails, texts, and phone calls. I told her about it, and we signed up together on October 12, 2006. At that point, I had no idea that music performance was at all possible in SL. On one of our early virtual dates, we looked in the event listings to find something to do, and noted that a person named Keiko Takamura has hosting some kind of concert, so we went and checked it out. My professional background and career is in audio technology and musical instruments, so it didn’t take long at all for me to try doing my own livestream shows in world.
2. What instruments do you play?
My primary instrument for all of my SL performances is the acoustic guitar, supplemented by occasional harmonica. As a singer-songwriter, I find that keeping things simplified and streamlined helps keep the focus on the song itself. My SL shows are 100% live, with no backing tracks or prerecorded material, though I think all SL music performance styles are appropriate and welcomed. In real life, I’ve spent nearly my entire life as a performing musician, and my instruments also include electric guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, and the art of music engineering and production.
3. You mentioned on your Bandcamp that you are also in a band. Could you tell us about some of the pros and cons of solo work vs. being in a group?
I love playing in bands, but there is a massive difference between the process of being a solo artist versus a member of a band. The biggest difference is that to do well in a band, it requires a serious time commitment among a group of people for rehearsal, and there are also the challenges of having to balance the differing goals and musical styles of multiple people. As a result, there’s often a lot of compromise, and when you hear about bands breaking up due to “creative differences”, that’s a real thing. As a solo artist, I have the benefit of playing whatever music I choose to, and it’s much easier to hop onstage by myself and do my thing. That being said, the fun and camaraderie of being in a band is something every musician should experience at some point. I am currently a member of a recording project called They Stole My Crayon, along with Christina Lee and Bunny Knutson. Our debut album came out in 2016, and we are slowly working on a sophomore release.
4. You said you've been playing music in SL since 2006, wow! What are some of your favorite aspects of the way the music scene has evolved?
When I got started in 2006, live music in Second Life was still a relatively new concept, and the entire community of SL music performers was maybe 30-40 people. Over the years, that’s grown immensely. There are now hundreds and hundreds of people who perform live shows on a regular basis in SL. I would also say that the quality of overall talent in SL has gotten better and better over the course of time as more and more serious real life musicians discover SL and bring their music shows in world. In terms of the music scene beyond the performers, the challenges that SL-based live music venue face have remained the same. It’s a difficult task to operate a live music spot in SL and be able to break even on the expenses. Also, like anything done successfully, it requires a high level of organization and coordination between the artists, their management, their fans, and the venue’s staff. I’ve been very fortunate to have had excellent support from many SL venues, and I’m always grateful to them and do whatever I can to help them do well.
5. Tell us about some of your biggest musical influences.
If I answered that question completely, you’d run out of room on this web site. I started on piano at age three and guitar at seven, so I’ve had over 40 years to accumulate musical influences. Some of the big ones that are manifested in my own original music and my SL performances: Neil Young, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Kurt Vile, Sun Kil Moon, R.E.M., and many others. That being said, my personal tastes as a listener are extremely wide. I am mostly into new indie folk and indie rock artists and bands, both hard/edgy and soft/introspective, and I seek out new music constantly.
6. What is the most meaningful aspect of the SL music community to you?
I have to give you two of them. First is the aspect of it being a real community. I have attended a number of SL Live Jams, where members of the SL music community get together in a physical location along with fans and friends, and do multiple days of live performances. I’ve attended those events in places like San Diego, Orange County (CA), Nashville, and Minneapolis. I have gotten to know people via the SL music scene who have become lifelong friends, and I highly value those relationships. The second aspect is the fact that a person like me has been able to cultivate a worldwide following as a musician. I would not have ever been in a position to do all of the touring and promotion that it would traditionally require to have music fans throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, but due to SL, that’s exactly what I’ve done over the past 14+ years. Second Life is a great platform for any musician who wants exposure to a global audience who is eager for good music.
Thank you, Zak!
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5. Tell us about some of your biggest musical influences.
If I answered that question completely, you’d run out of room on this web site. I started on piano at age three and guitar at seven, so I’ve had over 40 years to accumulate musical influences. Some of the big ones that are manifested in my own original music and my SL performances: Neil Young, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Kurt Vile, Sun Kil Moon, R.E.M., and many others. That being said, my personal tastes as a listener are extremely wide. I am mostly into new indie folk and indie rock artists and bands, both hard/edgy and soft/introspective, and I seek out new music constantly.
6. What is the most meaningful aspect of the SL music community to you?
I have to give you two of them. First is the aspect of it being a real community. I have attended a number of SL Live Jams, where members of the SL music community get together in a physical location along with fans and friends, and do multiple days of live performances. I’ve attended those events in places like San Diego, Orange County (CA), Nashville, and Minneapolis. I have gotten to know people via the SL music scene who have become lifelong friends, and I highly value those relationships. The second aspect is the fact that a person like me has been able to cultivate a worldwide following as a musician. I would not have ever been in a position to do all of the touring and promotion that it would traditionally require to have music fans throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, but due to SL, that’s exactly what I’ve done over the past 14+ years. Second Life is a great platform for any musician who wants exposure to a global audience who is eager for good music.
Thank you, Zak!
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Arti Love : Mr. SL 2021 Grand Finale – My Five Favorite Looks
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6709-arti-love-mr-sl-2021-grand-finale-%E2%80%93-my-five-favorite-looks/
"I know a lot of people don’t like pageants competitions, and while I am against them in RL, I think they’re a lot of fun in Second Life. Besides a challenge or two, they’re not so much about sexualizing the contestants, but more about focusing on creativity, design, and style. To me that’s what SL is all about. Creativity." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6709-arti-love-mr-sl-2021-grand-finale-%E2%80%93-my-five-favorite-looks/
"I know a lot of people don’t like pageants competitions, and while I am against them in RL, I think they’re a lot of fun in Second Life. Besides a challenge or two, they’re not so much about sexualizing the contestants, but more about focusing on creativity, design, and style. To me that’s what SL is all about. Creativity." Read more on the blog.
Huckleberry Hax : There is no door, darling. Part 5 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6710-huckleberry-hax-there-is-no-door-darling-part-5-of-%E2%80%98thank-you-for-afterlifing-with-us%E2%80%99/
"At the reunion park, there was a man on the dead side and a woman with a young boy on the living side. The man was crouched down to the level of his son and the boy kept pressing against the divide between them as though it might give way if he pushed hard enough. The man put his fingers against where the boy’s fingers touched the ‘glass’. He was leaving tiny smears there from the melted ice cream he had been clutching just a few minutes earlier." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6710-huckleberry-hax-there-is-no-door-darling-part-5-of-%E2%80%98thank-you-for-afterlifing-with-us%E2%80%99/
"At the reunion park, there was a man on the dead side and a woman with a young boy on the living side. The man was crouched down to the level of his son and the boy kept pressing against the divide between them as though it might give way if he pushed hard enough. The man put his fingers against where the boy’s fingers touched the ‘glass’. He was leaving tiny smears there from the melted ice cream he had been clutching just a few minutes earlier." Read more on the blog.
Virtual Hotels : Want to set up a Second Life Hotel? Here’s what I’ve learned so far
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6711-virtual-hotels-want-to-set-up-a-second-life-hotel-here%E2%80%99s-what-i%E2%80%99ve-learned-so-far/
"I’ve now (at time of writing) reviewed and stayed in 16 Second Life hotels. Though I’ve never built anything in SL, that has given me some idea about what seems to work in making a Second LIfe resort a commercial, as well as a critical success. I also have some insights from my RL work, which is travel-industry related. As a result, here’s some advice for anyone thinking of becoming a virtual hotelier:" Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6711-virtual-hotels-want-to-set-up-a-second-life-hotel-here%E2%80%99s-what-i%E2%80%99ve-learned-so-far/
"I’ve now (at time of writing) reviewed and stayed in 16 Second Life hotels. Though I’ve never built anything in SL, that has given me some idea about what seems to work in making a Second LIfe resort a commercial, as well as a critical success. I also have some insights from my RL work, which is travel-industry related. As a result, here’s some advice for anyone thinking of becoming a virtual hotelier:" Read more on the blog.
Through Owl's Eye : What would the holidays be like without Art and Music? Come see and hear these December happenings in Second Life!
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6712-through-owls-eye-what-would-the-holidays-be-like-without-art-and-music-come-see-and-hear-these-december-happenings-in-second-life/
"This is December and it seems to be happening quickly! There is so much going on in Second Life right now it is impossible for me and I bet you to do and see it all. Here are the things I am involved with making happen this month." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6712-through-owls-eye-what-would-the-holidays-be-like-without-art-and-music-come-see-and-hear-these-december-happenings-in-second-life/
"This is December and it seems to be happening quickly! There is so much going on in Second Life right now it is impossible for me and I bet you to do and see it all. Here are the things I am involved with making happen this month." Read more on the blog.
No time for real life : The powerful connection between us all
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6713-no-time-for-real-life-the-powerful-connection-between-us-all/
"I see many posts about how people are looking for new friends and new places to go and that makes me realize we all want to belong somewhere and feel like we are needed. Therefore, it makes sense that belonging is a basic human need, recognized by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs. Everyone wants to be loved, whether it’s by a spouse, partner, child, parent, pet, another relative, friend, colleague, or just a kind stranger who reaches out a helping hand. Being loved or feeling like you belong is an unconscious need that goes to the core of what it means to be human." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6713-no-time-for-real-life-the-powerful-connection-between-us-all/
"I see many posts about how people are looking for new friends and new places to go and that makes me realize we all want to belong somewhere and feel like we are needed. Therefore, it makes sense that belonging is a basic human need, recognized by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs. Everyone wants to be loved, whether it’s by a spouse, partner, child, parent, pet, another relative, friend, colleague, or just a kind stranger who reaches out a helping hand. Being loved or feeling like you belong is an unconscious need that goes to the core of what it means to be human." Read more on the blog.
Chic Aeon : Playing with Lilly - A Tutorial of Sorts
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6714-chic-aeon-playing-with-lilly-a-tutorial-of-sorts/
"A good portion of the forum folks and likely of the whole grid has been working on their "new looks" these last couple of days. The impetus for that is of course the Lelutka free group holiday heads. Snapping one up was difficult during the first days but by now it should be easier. So if you haven't picked yours up, join the free group and get over there. One for the gals; one for the guys -- let's talk Lilly. Male heads can be found in the same location." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6714-chic-aeon-playing-with-lilly-a-tutorial-of-sorts/
"A good portion of the forum folks and likely of the whole grid has been working on their "new looks" these last couple of days. The impetus for that is of course the Lelutka free group holiday heads. Snapping one up was difficult during the first days but by now it should be easier. So if you haven't picked yours up, join the free group and get over there. One for the gals; one for the guys -- let's talk Lilly. Male heads can be found in the same location." Read more on the blog.
Diomita and Jenny Maurer’s Blog : Art in Second Life 2020 (81) ESCAPE by Sophie de Saint Phalle
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6715-diomita-and-jenny-maurer%E2%80%99s-blog-art-in-second-life-2020-81-escape-by-sophie-de-saint-phalle/
"ESCAPE in showcasing Black and white photos of a RL performance. Sophie de Saint Phalle put a big canvas (4×12 meters) on a stage and painted it in front of the visitors. Behind the canvas 10 professional dancers were waiting to cut the canvas and force their bodies through the openings to symbolize the escape from suppression, humiliation, brutality, disrespect and most of all the escape from indifference. At the end of the performance the canvas was cut into strips and sold." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6715-diomita-and-jenny-maurer%E2%80%99s-blog-art-in-second-life-2020-81-escape-by-sophie-de-saint-phalle/
"ESCAPE in showcasing Black and white photos of a RL performance. Sophie de Saint Phalle put a big canvas (4×12 meters) on a stage and painted it in front of the visitors. Behind the canvas 10 professional dancers were waiting to cut the canvas and force their bodies through the openings to symbolize the escape from suppression, humiliation, brutality, disrespect and most of all the escape from indifference. At the end of the performance the canvas was cut into strips and sold." Read more on the blog.
Tapas and Clothes : Oh, We Miss You Like Hell
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6716-tapas-and-clothes-oh-we-miss-you-like-hell/
"I remember how magical the holidays seemed to be when I was younger. I wonder if the magic has dimmed these past few years because I have gotten older or because of how much the world has changed. There seems to be a bittersweet nostalgia when memories of past Christmases come to mind." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6716-tapas-and-clothes-oh-we-miss-you-like-hell/
"I remember how magical the holidays seemed to be when I was younger. I wonder if the magic has dimmed these past few years because I have gotten older or because of how much the world has changed. There seems to be a bittersweet nostalgia when memories of past Christmases come to mind." Read more on the blog.
Etopia EcoCommunity : Gosau Dachstien SL Offers More than Holiday Shopping
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6717-etopia-ecocommunity-gosau-dachstien-sl-offers-more-than-holiday-shopping/
"I don’t often write about other regions, but this place is AMAZING! Gosau am Dachstein in SL has all the elements of a perfect winter experience." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6717-etopia-ecocommunity-gosau-dachstien-sl-offers-more-than-holiday-shopping/
"I don’t often write about other regions, but this place is AMAZING! Gosau am Dachstein in SL has all the elements of a perfect winter experience." Read more on the blog.
Harlow Heslop : Episode 65: Let's Make A Shape for Lelutka's Free Head Lilly!
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6719-harlow-heslop-episode-65-lets-make-a-shape-for-lelutkas-free-head-lilly/
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https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6719-harlow-heslop-episode-65-lets-make-a-shape-for-lelutkas-free-head-lilly/
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Yorkie : I Built My Dream Home In Second Life 🏡
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6720-yorkie-i-built-my-dream-home-in-second-life-%F0%9F%8F%A1/
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https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6720-yorkie-i-built-my-dream-home-in-second-life-%F0%9F%8F%A1/
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Quincy Robin : Vlogmas Day 8 | Snowboarding in the Poconos | New York City Vacation | Second Life
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6721-quincy-robin-vlogmas-day-8-snowboarding-in-the-poconos-new-york-city-vacation-second-life/
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https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6721-quincy-robin-vlogmas-day-8-snowboarding-in-the-poconos-new-york-city-vacation-second-life/
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Second Life Destinations: Holidays Made in SL
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6727-second-life-destinations-holidays-made-in-sl/
This week we are listening to five inspiring stories as Residents share how they celebrate the holidays in Second Life.
Isabelle Cheren, a video artist and blogger, speaks highly of SL Residents’ adaptability to the current social isolation in the physical world. Given the depth of connections people can have with each other in the virtual world, she thinks people may be more inclined to give it a try. Having grown up in Australia, Cheren says the winter holiday spirit of SL “feels like those films I used to watch when I was a young girl because… we never had any of this, the snow, that Christmas tree, all those things.” She also has the advantage of living with her friend, prominent SL YouTuber Yorkie, so they certainly never run out of ideas for inworld adventures and activities.
Squid and Timberwolf, a couple who met in SL this year, are proof that love can be found even in the darkest of times. Squid is a student in Derry, Northern Ireland, and Timberwolf lives in Central New York. They have been together for 6 months and getting a place together inworld has been a breeze. Squid says that SL has given them “a sort of proximity that we don’t have physically with each other,” which is so valuable in long distance relationships, especially now.
Rosie Gray lives in the Confederation of Democratic Simulators (CDS), one of the oldest communities in SL. It comprises six interconnected sims of varying themes that are governed by one administration. Gray affirms that “snow is greatly anticipated” in the CDS: Residents happily engage with the technical aspects of changing the terrain textures to make way for skiing, ice skating, and the magic of winter. Their commitment truly pays off, with Gray adding, “you can absolutely feel presence here.”
iSkye Silverweb and Slatan Dryke are another long distance couple in SL. With Silverweb in Wisconsin and Dryke in Italy, one look at their avatars shows that their bond is undeniable. They are Dinkies, which is a type of Tiny. Of their anthropomorphic feline figures, Silverweb says “they’re really cute, [with] round tummies,” and like many others, their favorite activity is ice skating. They are also both active in Virtual Ability, a community gateway for Residents with disabilities. Silverweb, who is deaf, says that “in SL there is the freedom of being able to express who you are in the choices you make with your avatar.”
Game Wylder, Todd Squall, and Lain Southpaw from Club Furzona emphasize that the winter holidays in their region are all about uniting different people from different backgrounds. Furzona is a community-based, cyberpunk themed region with a constant rotation of events, music, and games. The large outdoor area has been transformed into a winter themed space, and Furzona welcomes all, not just furries.
The concert at the end is by Fly Kugin, a violinist from Istanbul, Turkey. It takes place in her region, White Mask. We hope that you all have a safe and relaxing break for the winter holidays, and remember that each season has its ups and downs. Spring will be in the air before we know it, so for now, let’s enjoy our ugly sweaters and unleash our inner snow bunnies upon the gorgeous winter regions forged by the love and creativity of SL Residents.
Video Productions Credits:
Draxtor Despres
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6727-second-life-destinations-holidays-made-in-sl/
This week we are listening to five inspiring stories as Residents share how they celebrate the holidays in Second Life.
Isabelle Cheren, a video artist and blogger, speaks highly of SL Residents’ adaptability to the current social isolation in the physical world. Given the depth of connections people can have with each other in the virtual world, she thinks people may be more inclined to give it a try. Having grown up in Australia, Cheren says the winter holiday spirit of SL “feels like those films I used to watch when I was a young girl because… we never had any of this, the snow, that Christmas tree, all those things.” She also has the advantage of living with her friend, prominent SL YouTuber Yorkie, so they certainly never run out of ideas for inworld adventures and activities.
Squid and Timberwolf, a couple who met in SL this year, are proof that love can be found even in the darkest of times. Squid is a student in Derry, Northern Ireland, and Timberwolf lives in Central New York. They have been together for 6 months and getting a place together inworld has been a breeze. Squid says that SL has given them “a sort of proximity that we don’t have physically with each other,” which is so valuable in long distance relationships, especially now.
Rosie Gray lives in the Confederation of Democratic Simulators (CDS), one of the oldest communities in SL. It comprises six interconnected sims of varying themes that are governed by one administration. Gray affirms that “snow is greatly anticipated” in the CDS: Residents happily engage with the technical aspects of changing the terrain textures to make way for skiing, ice skating, and the magic of winter. Their commitment truly pays off, with Gray adding, “you can absolutely feel presence here.”
iSkye Silverweb and Slatan Dryke are another long distance couple in SL. With Silverweb in Wisconsin and Dryke in Italy, one look at their avatars shows that their bond is undeniable. They are Dinkies, which is a type of Tiny. Of their anthropomorphic feline figures, Silverweb says “they’re really cute, [with] round tummies,” and like many others, their favorite activity is ice skating. They are also both active in Virtual Ability, a community gateway for Residents with disabilities. Silverweb, who is deaf, says that “in SL there is the freedom of being able to express who you are in the choices you make with your avatar.”
Game Wylder, Todd Squall, and Lain Southpaw from Club Furzona emphasize that the winter holidays in their region are all about uniting different people from different backgrounds. Furzona is a community-based, cyberpunk themed region with a constant rotation of events, music, and games. The large outdoor area has been transformed into a winter themed space, and Furzona welcomes all, not just furries.
The concert at the end is by Fly Kugin, a violinist from Istanbul, Turkey. It takes place in her region, White Mask. We hope that you all have a safe and relaxing break for the winter holidays, and remember that each season has its ups and downs. Spring will be in the air before we know it, so for now, let’s enjoy our ugly sweaters and unleash our inner snow bunnies upon the gorgeous winter regions forged by the love and creativity of SL Residents.
Video Productions Credits:
Draxtor Despres
mzjazzy maii : Bunny's Spotlight: WHERE TO GET BLACK HAIRSTYLES IN SECOND LIFE? | BooN Hair and EMO-tions
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6722-mzjazzy-maii-bunnys-spotlight-where-to-get-black-hairstyles-in-second-life-boon-hair-and-emo-tions/
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https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6722-mzjazzy-maii-bunnys-spotlight-where-to-get-black-hairstyles-in-second-life-boon-hair-and-emo-tions/
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LIFE WITH YAYA : LIFE WITH YAYA SEASON 1 FINALE
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6723-life-with-yaya-life-with-yaya-season-1-finale/
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This link will take you to the YouTube playlist for the whole Life with Yaya series.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6723-life-with-yaya-life-with-yaya-season-1-finale/
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This link will take you to the YouTube playlist for the whole Life with Yaya series.
Splashing Red Fashionista's Blog : Cookie Of A Time
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6724-splashing-red-fashionistas-blog-cookie-of-a-time/
"Feeling this Christmas cheer as I have fun making cookies, even if I am being my punk but Christmas me, what a time to have at home. " Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6724-splashing-red-fashionistas-blog-cookie-of-a-time/
"Feeling this Christmas cheer as I have fun making cookies, even if I am being my punk but Christmas me, what a time to have at home. " Read more on the blog.
London City : The Holidays are Coming
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6725-london-city-the-holidays-are-coming/
"Christmas is just around the corner. In fact this coming weekend is the last one before the big day! London City is open through Christmas and we have some great shows lined up for you:" Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6725-london-city-the-holidays-are-coming/
"Christmas is just around the corner. In fact this coming weekend is the last one before the big day! London City is open through Christmas and we have some great shows lined up for you:" Read more on the blog.
Second Life Pic of the Day 12.15.2020
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6729-second-life-pic-of-the-day-12152020/
One day, Simba, all of the cupcakes will be yours. Today's Second Life pic of the day is by Ara. Happy National Cupcake Day!
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https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6729-second-life-pic-of-the-day-12152020/
One day, Simba, all of the cupcakes will be yours. Today's Second Life pic of the day is by Ara. Happy National Cupcake Day!
For a chance to have your image featured as the Second Life pic of the day, submit your work to the Official Second Life Flickr Group, but don't forget to read the rules!
Connect with Second Life on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr | Pinterest | Tumblr | Plurk | TikTok | Reddit | LinkedIn
Science Circle : The Pendulum Swings
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6726-science-circle-the-pendulum-swings/
"There is simulation of a Foucault pendulum available for free at the Second Life Marketplace. It is a simulation so the virtual world is not rotating but the animation shows how the real thing works. I have set one up on the Science Circle island." Read more on the blog.
https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/6726-science-circle-the-pendulum-swings/
"There is simulation of a Foucault pendulum available for free at the Second Life Marketplace. It is a simulation so the virtual world is not rotating but the animation shows how the real thing works. I have set one up on the Science Circle island." Read more on the blog.