Written by Enniv Zarf (RL: Paul Kwo)Metaverse Music
Since I am going to take a temporary break from reviewing people, I don't want to just present a ton of venues the next two weeks. I want to also take this time to just share with everyone a little bit of what else is out there if you do not already know.
Second Life does have a lot of hidden gems in the music scene, but outside of the music scene there are also a lot of things of interest that you may or may not know. This will be a multi-part series that will give everyone a little taste of what else is out there aside from the Live Music scene.
Why are we talking about things outside of music? Well actually first of is that a lot of these other events often host musicians in Second Life and pay their musicians. A lot of galleries in Second Life hire musicians for their art exhibitions. Theatre companies hire musicians to play for their pre-shows or even use their music in their shows. And of course ballets are all about music and putting dance to them. I think this holiday season would be the perfect time to just give them a little bit of highlighting alongside the venues who host musicians.
As I just mentioned...
...galleries very often hire musicians to perform at their exhibitions. From the largest to even the smallest, these wonderful gallery owners bring together music and art, as they really ought to be. I personally have performed improv music to art works at many of these locations. Many other musicians in Second Life also have done various collaborations with artists around Second Life.
All throughout history, art movements are directly connected with musical movements. It is no surprise that the two are in marriage with each other quite often in the Metaverse. Perhaps something interesting and amazing may spin out of this unique mesh of a melting pot.
With over 400 galleries in Second Life, the art scene is vibrant. At the large galleries such as the Cetus complex and MOSLP (Museum of Second Life Photography) and many others, you will very often be able to catch many of your favorite artists performing there. Best of all is they very typically pay musicians to perform so you know they won't be starving that day. So support these musicians when they are playing at these venues and not venues that only pay them in tips! When you do, the gallery owners normally would be happier and more inclined to hire them for their next show, paying them again for their efforts! In effect you just paid more money to these musicians by showing up then they would normally make at most tipping venues.
The best part is that even some of these smaller galleries will pay to bring in musicians for their exhibitions. So if you ever do drop by any of these events, be sure to donate to the galleries and purchase art from their exhibits. Most art ranges in the L$300-L$600, though some of the more popular artists can have works up to the L$5,000-L$8,000 range. But by purchasing such works rather then ancient classics uploaded by random people, you too are then supporting not only the musicians in Second Life, but also the artists. And after all it is these artists that actually prettify our sims. Without their amazing builds and their artworks, Second Life would not look as fantastic as it does now.
It's also a refreshing change to listen to music in an art gallery where your eyes are also in for a treat. After a while of watching your favorite musician wearing the same animations on their instrument, it's just nice to feast our eyes on some fantastic art works. I get sick of looking at my own avatar playing. On top, galleries tend to look better in general and more creative in their builds since they are associated with artists.
So this winter season if you are looking for something to buy to give as a present to your significant other, family, friends, favorite musicians, or even your favorite reviewer (yeah right), I highly recommend supporting the arts community and purchase a work or two alongside your favorite musicians’ musical albums. With over 400 galleries around, you are sure to find something that is to your liking.
To learn more about galleries, look up the various art groups in Second Life. Art and Artists Network is a great group to join. And if you have an interest in becoming an art gallery owner and have a venue, contact Sasun Steinbeck who owns the Art Gallery Owner group and has the unofficial official listing of all the galleries in Second Life. If you have seen the sign "The Galleries of Second Life," she is the one who created that network system where you can also pick up the complete listing. So spend this holiday season art hunting as well as music listening!
Coming up next: Second Life Theatre and Second Life Ballet.
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