Hurray for Live Performers in Second Life!

Oblee did an outstanding performance in the Basement Club. If you have never heard of him, you will have to check out his website and listen in. His music is innovative and refreshing and always easy to the ears. We most definitely will ask him to return. 

I believe everybody had a great time. Thank you to Dandy for the Pre-Show and managing skills to book Oblee for the Basement Club. You are very much appreciated, even if I tell you in a German way how things are run.

I do want to also thank the wonderful people who came and listened in. You guys have great taste in music. Isn't it amazing how Second Life connects live performers with people all over? Yes, this is what Second Life is all about.

I always enjoy these kinds of things and feel that I am right there because I am and I was :)

Thank you Oblee for hosting you again. We loved it!!!!

What are you thankful for in Second Life?

Interesting enough is the fact that in the United States and here in Second Life, the residents skip the decor for Thanksgiving, which should be an important Holiday in itself. I know many just think of this day as Turkey Day and lots of food, but thanks to the Natives the English Settlers may not have had some of the deer (not turkey) they shared with them. 

So as you celebrate this day and share your food remember that the Natives are a big part of this traditional meal.

We have so much to be thankful for. If I think of material things we can name a warm bed and clothing and family and friends. I also think of the social aspect of Second Life and how it has helped so many people to interact with, especially through the pandemic, but also during times when some could not be mobile to meet people and socialize.

This has been a blessing to me when I came here 10 years ago. It helped me stay sane. That is why I share my Retreat, gallery, and the Basement Club with others. It is open to all residents and it always will be this way.

What are you thankful for this year? I do want to thank all the people that I have met in Second Life and I mean all of them. Many have taught me wonderful things and whether they were heartfelt or painful, they shape me to be me. Who would have thought that Second Life could be this way when some people just call it a game. All of us know that it is not a game and much more than that. 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, even if you are not celebrating this day I am sure you can be thankful for some things. 

Who is Parsen Brown?

Yes, it is this time of year again when most of Second Life turns into a Winter Wonderland. This brings me way back into my childhood in Germany when Winter looked like Winter with snow and frost and pine trees glistening. I am so glad I can recreate this in Second Life and never feel cold. 

In the meadow, we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, Are you married? We'll say, No man
But you can do the job
When you're in town

So, who is this mysterious fellow Parson Brown? Was he a real person? Winter Wonderland was written in 1934 by Felix Bernard. This popular song has inspired over 200 artists to perform this since its inception. I believe the reference to Parson Brown was just a poetic injunction so it could rhyme with 'town'.

Whatever it may have meant, you can pretend you are in a Winter Wonderland and conspire as you dream by the fire and face unafraid of the plans that you've made walking in a winter wonderland here at the Retreat. 

Maybe you will even run into Parson Brown along the way and he may ask you if you are married. Just say no sir, however, the Retreat does have a lovely chapel that you may consider for your venue of marital bliss if you so desire. I had several weddings here at the Retreat including a lovely Winter Wedding. Either way, the place is a wonderful and peaceful place where you can hang out and take pictures.

If you want to get all cozy and warm come on down to the Basement Club for some nightly music entertainment. We have DJs here M-F starting at 6PM SLT with a variety of music.

Don't forget this Thursday starting at 7PM SLT we will have OBLEE performing live. 

Now get ready to hear Holiday Music throughout Second Life and see a variety of Santas and Snowpeople. If you do run into Parson Brown, tell him I say hello.

Transforming the Retreat

With Halloween being over and Winter will soon arrive at the Retreat. The transformation will take a few days, maybe a week or two, but soon the snow will be falling. I have to dig through all of my Holiday decors and maybe buy some new things as well.

I love decorating here in Second Life, if it was just as easy in Real life and I could rezz a tree fully decorated, it would make life so much easier. 

Last year I had my SL apartment fully decorated for the holidays and I had the Kosher Pickle Hunt. This year there is a new cozy home at the Lake, that I will decorate. Feel free to check it out often as I transform this into a warm and cozy Winter Retreat.

Whether you like it or not, the holidays are coming and here in Second Life it is celebrated throughout the sims. 

OBLEE will be @ the Basement Club

Mark your calendars for November 18th at 7PM. If you have never seen Oblee or heard about him, this will be your opportunity to get a close-up look and listen.

Who is Oblee?

"Oblee is a one-man musical juggling act consisting of a guy called Eric who has worked as a drummer, bassist, keyboardist, and guitarist over the years across multiple genres. The original songs are created live with the aid of an argumentative old Boomerang looper. A very diverse set of influences have made the original compositions daring, An equal love of pop music has kept them somewhat sane. There is a spontaneous element to the live shows, and new versions of songs are often improvised and combined. It is unclear what genre this music fits into, but it is certainly unique and full of life. "

Besides performing on live stage in the real world, Oblee also performs in Second Life. He is always present at the Second Life Birthday celebrations and various venues throughout SL. Once you have experienced this talented artist you will become a fan.

Here at the Basement Club, we are honored to have Oblee perform for a second time.

Please check out his music on his official website, as well as his social media below:

Spotify
Facebook

Live from the Hotel Chelsea October 30, 2021

“Once upon a midnight dreary,”

The Raven is probably known by many people as a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness. Perhaps Poe himself was a little mad and he fits right into Halloween, where things are spooky.

I love it when I travel around Second Life and see ravens and crows in a field. They add this element of fright into a scene. Crows are more aggressive and a bit smaller than a raven. Perhaps the differences are not as noticeable at first. Crows make a higher-pitched, lighter noise that sounds like they’re saying “Caw!” A raven’s call, meanwhile, is a lower, more guttural croak.

Whichever you prefer these birds are all part of the sounds and terrors we so love during Halloween.

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,
“Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven,
Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore—
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!”
Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

Let the goosebumps spread and the hairs stand up on Halloween and let the candy fill your dreams.

Happy Halloween!!!

From the Retreat and Basement Club!!!

The Pirates of Monte Likka Hunt will be up and running until November 2ish or so...hurry and find the goodies.

The Boystown Haunted Experience

WAIT!!! DON'T SHOOT!!!

 

If you love scary things and an amazing experience of SL's finest, you stop by and take the Boystown Experience. I love all the sound effects and the entire scene. When you do visit this place make sure you have enough time to get through it all. It does take some time, but it will be worth it. 

A 20+ Minute Experience — This spooky walk-through attraction with interactive experiences is designed to terrify and entertain. Start out at Horror House, where an innocent visit to Madame Ruby’s Fortune Telling turns out to be a gateway to a demonic world with incredible monsters, amazing special effects, and fearful places.

I may go back and take some more pictures as well. So many cool spots to take photographs. Wear a costume I guess that will make it even better.

A very creepy cemetery

Turn your sound on, probably best with headphones, but be aware every step you take may trigger something that will frighten you.

I love all the details throughout the experience. It was very well thought out and deserves more than one visit. In fact, tell your friends and bring them here. This is what Second Life is all about. You step into the haunted experience and become part of it. No worries, you will come out of it alive...I think everybody got out. 

If you do not like clowns, run through this part because they are all over. It seemed that way. You just have to tell yourself, it's not real, it's not real. It looks real, but ok it is not real. (Screaming and running out of there).

Red Balloons reminded me of an old German song of 99 Luftballons, but these here had a different meaning. Makes a note, never to buy red balloons, they are kind of creepy.

So, don't hesitate to get over there today and have a wonderful Halloween. Tell 'em Anjelikka send ya.