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Friday, November 11, 2022

Spotlight on Loopman Blep A New Vocalist Guitarist Keyboardist Mix and Master in Second Life!- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…





LoopMan Blep is from São Paulo, Brazil, and studied at Conservatório Municipal de Guarulhos in Guarulhos. He has been involved in music in real life for more than a decade and performed in many places in Brazil with bands, duo projects, and also solo. He collaborates with several artists from his city recording guitars, and keyboards, mixing, mastering, and even producing songs. Loopman brings his talent into Second Life with the music he sings, such as  Brazilian and International pop, rock, reggae, and popular music, and covers international songs from famous musicians like Seal, Foofigthers, Linkin Park, Kansas, LimpBizkit, Lil Nas X, and many more. Each song is sung from the heart and he delivers at every show. He captivates his newfound fanbase and encourages them to make requests.  SLE met up with him after winning a feature after his participation in Open Auditions at The SL Enquirer Media Center on November 4th.



Interview with Loopman Bleb



SLE: Everyone’s journey to the virtual world is different.  Where are you from and how did you discover Second Life?


 Loop: I am from Brazil, born in 1990 in the city of Guarulhos São Paulo Brazil, I have lived here for exactly 32 years. I just discovered Second life through John Rocky a singer who has been in Secondlife for a little over 5 years. Thanks to John I discovered the platform of things that are in here.


SLE: What a great opportunity to work with someone seasoned in the SL Music scene. We are glad you are here. You have an interesting avatar name, what inspired it?


Loop: I love my name, Loop has a lot to do with the things in life that everything starts and ends and closes a cycle, and moreover it is related to the music of course, in this case, looping pedals which is one of the accessories I use with my guitar in my shows in real life and virtual life, it allows me to record an arrangement and then play something else on top of this layer. My last name in fact is something funny that somehow is connected to music, which is Blep a kind of sound that we hear in the mailbox or when we receive a message.



SLE: That’s a very creative name for sure. You studied at Conservatório Municipal de Guarulhos in Guarulhos. Can you tell us about your educational background and how it helps you today?


Loop: My study, I confess that at the beginning of the classes was very boring, at this time I was around 13 years old and any child would love to be playing several instruments instead of reading and studying the theoretical part. But I realized how important it was when I learned to respect the time of each musical note or person, I realized that over time I learned to listen to each detail and each note, and I also realized how sensitive my hearing is. It also brings along good movement coordination, balance, and discipline and without a doubt, I think it contributes a lot to each person's professional growth and concentration. And last but not least it is the musical evolution.


SLE: That is great that you learned at an early age to have patience and self-discipline when it comes to your schooling. Thinking back to when you were a kid. Who most inspired your love of music? How has it affected the music you perform and write?


Loop:  I remember that when I was a child my father and mother had a disagreement and separated for a while, so I went to live with my mother in my grandparent's house. A few days passed at their house and I began to notice that every Sunday at 4 pm a neighbor would sit on their patio and play his guitar, I became interested in music, so every Sunday I was there waiting for him to play his guitar. One fine day my mother gave me a toy guitar, and I tried to reproduce what I heard the neighbor playing, the Brasileirinho song. A few weeks went by and I managed to play the same song on my toy instrument, then my parents saw me doing it and decided to give me a real guitar, time went by and I dedicated myself to learning, I bought some magazines with chords at newsstands and tried to play everything I heard on radios, CDs and records. Nowadays my compositions are made with so much affection, and lyrics of good things, I love to use references from the first music that I learned in life, I like to write songs with good energy, positive and constructive.  Today the songs that I play and sing and musical creations have small rhythmic and melodic influences of the first music that I learned in life when I was a child and listened to my neighbor play my compositions are with positivity, joy, and things that add to the life of each person.



SLE: I do love hearing that you get the joy from music that many other performers we have interviewed do. Having a closeness to the music as you do truly shows in your performances. You have been involved with music for over 15 years in real life. Can you tell us about your experiences?


Loopman: I started working with music when I was 18 years old in events at social events and in needy communities in the region where I lived, as the years went by I joined my first reggae band as a keyboardist, we played in some places and bars, that was essential for my learning and evolution, as the years passed I followed new musical experiences with different bands playing in private and public cultural venues. In this story many things happened, there were good moments, bad moments, good moments, and others that didn't pay, but in fact, the best moment was when I participated in a band of visually impaired people, the band Tribo de Jah, I spent a little more time together with this band, it was very pleasant to share the stage with these guys, each one of them had an incredible talent, their senses were very sharp and they had a tremendous skill with their instruments, I can say that this experience contributed at least 50% of my musical evolution and as a person. Now a disaster tour was when I accepted to do some shows along the Brazilian coast with a band called Levi Ras, it's funny how many things went wrong hahaha, he hired me to play keyboards, said we would have good fees and at least 2 shows a day because none of that happened, we had to sleep with 6 people inside a small car, he had not closed shows, so where we stopped the car he would get out of the car and go to bars to try to get a show, the worst thing was going 3 days without taking a shower, but it's not over yet, on 1 of the days we had to play in exchange for hamburgers hahaha, but that's okay like everything in life there are good times and bad times.


SLE: You have come a long way from singing for hamburgers. Thank you for sharing your hardships and gains. It is tough to work hard and fail and get back up and keep on moving forward with your passion. In the end, it is all worth it if it makes you happy. Do you write your own music? If so, How would you describe your music style?


Loopman: Talking about composition I can say that this is something new for me, I've been an instrumentalist for a long time so it never crossed my mind to compose music, but when the pandemic arrived in brazil in 2020 and we had lockdown spending days and hours at home I started to write some things, then I was creating and recording some arrangements, and little by little it took shape until my first track came out. Titled Intolerant Dub which was produced and mixed by me. I can say that my musical influence has a very strong root in Jamaican reggae, Brazilian popular music, reggae, rock, pop and etc. But I really like to play different genres and I could say that I'm eclectic.



SLE: Amazing that you were able to use the negativity of the pandemic to make it a positive to further your musical career. What types of instruments do you play?


Loopman: The instrument that I have the most affinity and contact with is acoustic guitar and electric guitar, but I have already ventured into other instruments, I was the bassist in a reggae band called Sons de Bob and I was also a drummer in a rock band called União do Gueto and lastly I was the keyboardist of the band Bamboo_br for 10 years. Currently, I play electric guitar, melodica, harp, and keyboard but the main thing is the guitar.


SLE: You are a well-rounded performer.  As a new musician in Second Life, what do you think about performing virtually compared to real life?


Loopman: Really doing shows in a virtual way has been wonderful, there are so many places and so many people, not to mention the diversity of singers and talents spread across this universe, I never thought I could be inside my house making live music for people all over the world. I see people supporting the singers appreciating, vibrating going to the shows, and making music within second life brought me a lot of learning and many friends too that I will take for life in memory. I have dedicated myself and tried hard to deliver the best for these people and I have seen that people have liked it. With regard to real life, it is really different, besides the Brazilian music market is saturated, our art is not so valued, and it is very difficult to be accepted by people who dedicate themselves and deliver a great job, the fees most of the time we just manage to pay our accounts. But the good thing is that there is an incredible opportunity in the metaverse and I'm willing to do my best and conquer my space along with great singers who are already successful on the platform.




SLE: The Metaverse is an incredible place for all kinds of talent and skills. You are part owner of AudioHouse in Second Life, can you tell our readers a little bit more about that venue and your goals for those that perform there?


Loopman:  AudioHouse is a place that will be open 24 hours for the common users, we will have open chat except during the shows, we have an environment with games and we will have live shows with the team members. AudioHouse was founded in partnership with ArishaFlame and aims to self-promote new musicians giving space and voice during their shows, our idea is to direct everyone who attends our space to live performances and attract owners from other places to give opportunities for new arrivals. We have a team of students that we help until they become a little more independent and are able to move forward with their careers, and when everyone is ready, we can make our team bigger. We are open to partnerships, you can become one of us and help the younger ones, contact us.




SLE: I like the concept of your venue. There needs to be a place where new performers can go and get the help they need to succeed with their peers. How often do you perform in Second Life, do you have a calendar and group that fans can follow? 


Loopman: In Second Life my availability is from 7 am to 7 pm, I have a few shows during the week, and I keep working to get more opportunities. I have a google calendar and a group called "LoopMan Live Sessions" where people can join to receive concert notices.



SLE: Music is a universal language and is an important part of every culture. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?


Loopman:  I would like to thank you, who got me here, the " SL Enquirer " for this incredible opportunity to tell a little of my story, I would like to thank John Rocky who showed me this universe of SL, and mainly thank all the people who support me and who attend my shows and was always by my side. And if you like LoopMan Blep to do his shows, he's eager to meet you. Also to the places that want to give an opportunity to LoopMan, he is available ☺♥

 

 

 

Additional Information:

SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/user-500278829

 

Calendar : https://bit.ly/3OY0Jj7 

 

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/LoopmanBlep 

 

Latest release : https://onerpm.link/153826294827 

 

LoopMan wears :  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot%20Atoll/20

 

Flickr :  https://www.flickr.com/photos/195741452@N06/ 

 

Website: https://www.slmusicianscooperative.com/about-8 

 

LM AudioHouse: http://maps.secondlife.com/secon.../Stormy%20Coven/174/22/22


Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The Red Pug Pub presents Live Singer Icecremn Merlin - Rock / Blues -Wednesdays 4-5 pm SLT

 


Come see our newest attraction - LIVE SINGER MUSICIAN Icecremn Merlin... he will entertain you with his awesome talent! Every Wednesday from 4-5pm SLT

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Saturday, June 5, 2021

Spotlight on Stephanniyah- One of Second Life’s most loved performers- Orion Baral Reporting...

 


As one of Second Life’s most loved performers, Stephanniyah’s performances take it to the next level. Her controlled, powerful voice and unique vocal stylings transform each song! She performs acoustically re-imagined songs to guitar and piano, and her style varies from R&B, Pop, Indie, and Jazz.


Known also as "Steef" to many of her fans, Stephanniyah is one of those artists who never disappoints and always keeps her audience coming back for more. Streaming live with a vibrant personality combined with exceptional talent, this is one show you won't want to miss!


Orion  Baral (OB): Thank you for taking the time and sitting down with me to do this interview. I will break the ice easy and just ask how did you discover Second Life and get involved in the music scene? 


Steef Sinatra: This is sort of embarrassing. I was in a Business Marketing class back in the day and the professor started talking about virtual reality marketing platforms. All I could think about all the way home was checking out Second Life. Then I saw Dwight Shrute flying around in SL and then cool guy Jim with his guitar!!! So I finally played SL for like 3 days straight and my life has never been the same lol. It took me a couple of years to discover the live music scene. I stumbled upon a place called The O Lounge, owned by Canipanic Maslow - they host karaoke 24/7. I met a ton of extremely talented, friendly, and generous performers who were willing to take the time with me and show me the ropes.


OB: You have a special voice, with that,  you can sing many songs from many different genres of music, what is your favorite to cover? 


Steef Sinatra: Oh man, there really isn't much I don’t enjoy singing. My jam is taking a song and reimagining it, so I tend to so a lot of covers of top hits. BUT! I live for soul jams - I just let the tracks carry me and I tend to lose myself in the music.


OB: Every musician has a story about music and what it means to them or how it moves them. Can you share yours with our readers?


Steef Sinatra: I remember going to a nighttime concert in a community center with my parents, and there was this dude who was probably in his 60s wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a fedora. I remember thinking how much I hated my life being there lol. Then this guy opened his mouth - he had completely recreated Joni Mitchel's Case of You...and then moved into the most soulful rendition of Al Greene's "For The Good Times". It was a deeply moving and transformative experience, I'd never considered covers to be anything other than crappy renditions of great songs lol.


OB: One thing I like to know from musicians is that finding your own identity in a song is an important thing, but also it can be hard trying to find your place in the SL music scene with so many performers on the grid. How do you stand out and what advice would you give new singers just starting out and needing to find their own niche in Second Life?


Steef Sinatra: Oh man! I'm a pretty humble, private person and I never set outperforming with the intention to stand out. I've been so thankful for the support I've received along the way from my fans, friends, and family - each performance I do is all for them and I think really comes through in the songs I sing. I just try to be my most authentic self, and let my intuition carry my voice through each song. My advice to newcomer performers is - YES!!! DO IT!! Seriously, everyone is excited to hear all the talent across the grid and once you get started it's really not as daunting as you'd think. This is a friendly, supportive community. If anyone has been toying with the idea of performing in SL, I'm happy to help you get started!




OB: What are your goals in the music world? Where do you see yourself heading into the future with your music?


Steef Sinatra: I have some lofty goals but one big one is to learn how to WAIL on the guitar. For my birthday I was gifted a year of lessons and I really cant wait to get started. Ya'll might never see me again, I'll just be singing any song I want by myself in my room lol.


OB: I have heard you singing a lot of different genres. Do you have a favorite one and more specifically a “go-to” song that you just love to sing? Or the one you belt out in the shower when no  one is around.


Steef Sinatra: Right now its Ariana - Positions, and I've been really toying with different arrangements including one that is a little more down tempo.


OB: Is there any performer in SL that you would love to do a dual-stream with and why?


Steef Sinatra: Tony Slade - he is endlessly talented and an all around great human being. I'm glad to call him my friend :)


OB: What would you be doing right now in Second life, if you weren’t performing? Or would Second Life even be on your radar?


Steef Sinatra: I would probably getting mushy with my boo Dane Voxel. DONT PUBLISH THIS! LOL Kidding, he is actually the reason I've continued performing in SL all these years and has always been my rock.  


OB: Now for the important part of this interview, do you have anything you would like to say to the readers and new fans that we haven’t covered yet? And also where can fans or Venue owners contact for bookings?


Steef Sinatra: Honestly just that I appreciate you Orion and your publication, and all you do to support all of the best parts of SL.


Additional Information


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008963675012

Youtube: https://soundcloud.com/stephanniyah-sinatra

Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=stephanniyah@gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles 

In World Group: secondlife:///app/group/8ed8cf87-138c-5f75-2a9b-6b4d8070621d/about 


Monday, May 3, 2021

SERENADES BY AMBROSIA- THE OH, SO SWEET SOUNDS OF JAZZ - JOSH (THOMAS1 BELLIC) REPORTING


One of the really COOL things about working for SL Enquirer is that I get to travel this wonderful grid, exploring places I might not normally see. I get to go to new sims, and new regions.  I get to “seek out new life, and new civilizations…to BOLDLY GO where no man has gone before!..(Cue Star Trek intro music).   It was on just one such exploratory mission that I came across the lovely, the talented, the amazing…Ambrosia K. Windstorm.   Ambrosia is a live virtual jazz singer in Second Life.  How to describe her sound?   Start with a little Billie Holiday, add a smidge of Ella Fitzgerald, and top it off with a dollop of Whitney Houston….and there you have it.  Ambrosia!  It turns out, this stunning performer has been wowing audiences in both the RL and SL for years now.  With the use of my backstage pass, I was able to catch up with Ambrosia in between sets at “Branagh's Jazz Club”, where she graciously consented to answer some questions from her latest Fan.

Josh (Thomas1 Bellic)  (JB):  Thanks for agreeing to speak with me and the readers of SL Enquirer, Ambrosia.  So tell me, please.  Just how long have you been singing?

Ambrosia Windstorm (AW):  I have been singing all of my life. I was raised in a very musical environment, from the classics of Motown and Jazz to Top 40 Pop and beyond. Doing talent showcases across my hometown also exposed me to Broadway musicals and I fell in love with those incredible songs.


JB:  How long have you and your SL husband known each other?

AW:  Rohan and I have known each other for almost 2 years.  It was a whirlwind romance and we will celebrate our 1st anniversary in June.  We have 2 beautiful daughters, Shantel and Monica and a son, Saint in SL, plus 2 cute adorable Zooby twins!  Now he is my business partner and Musical Director for our brand, Serenades by Ambrosia. Rohan is also a great Dancehall DJ and a very skilled vehicle maker.

JB:  Do you have a preferred genre?

AW:  It is so hard to choose! I feel very comfortable in Jazz and R&B but my tastes are evolutionary and expanding. Right now, I am working on some Jazz Fusion and throwback Disco!

JB:  You really do put a lot of yourself in your singing. Where do you get your inspiration?

AW:  God, Family, and Love.   I knew I wanted to sing when I realized that music is an emotional healer, not just for those listening, but for the singer as well.  Singing in the church provided me the opportunity to eventually tour with my choir for the Late Great Bishop. Rev. Timothy Wright and we were Grammy-nominated for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album in 1998.

I started singing online about 20 years ago on a chat program called Paltalk and about 6 years ago in SL. I was encouraged by my Sapphire family, my soul sistah Jackie Lefko, who is also an amazing singer in both worlds and was featured in my 1st showcase for my SL brother Bryson Capalini in 2016.


JB:  When did you first want to become a singer?

AW: I was bitten by the stage bug really in high school. Doing talent shows and stage productions. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Mrs. Johnson, my 1st high school choir director. She challenged all of us to find our inner voice and absorb all kinds of music.

JB: Do you come from a Musical Family?

AW:  I was blessed to have parents that exposed me to a variety of genres growing up from Soul, R&B and Jazz to Rock, Pop and some Country.  My influences are Roberta Flack, Carole King, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder to name a few.

JB: You seem like quite the Renaissance Woman. What kinds of things have you done here in SL and where would you like to take your musical career in SL?

AW:  Growing, learning, and sharing.  I absolutely adore meeting new people and seeing the artistry of others.  Whether it's through singing, building, dancing, or drawing, I draw from the strength of others and am humbled by innovation and design.  I have had a talk show, written articles, and poetry, done charitable joint outreaches with RFL, Autism, Domestic Violence, and Lupus by lending my voice.  Now I have entered the world of SL photography and fashion blogging.

JB: What is your personal mission here? What motivates you to do what you do?

AW:  If there is a mission, it is to allow my music to be a conduit for joy, happiness, and change.  As a RL mom to a special needs adult daughter, I am inspired by her love and innocent spirit. SL allows me to extend and cultivate a social community that I would not have due to being a 24/7 caregiver and keeps me emotionally nurtured and grounded.


JB:  Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers? 

AW:  Just thank you to all of the wonderful people who come out to support me and especially the live music scene.  Thanks to KMM Music Management for keeping me sane out on the "road” and for all of their help and guidance. 

Serenades by Ambrosia was born out of a passion for giving back through song.  As for what the future holds?  I will navigate it one note at a time. :)

Ambrosia ♥

JB:  And lastly, Ambrosia, How can our readers find out where you are performing next?  I am sure many will want to hear you live and in concert.

AW:   Easy to do.  For a schedule of upcoming events, check out:

Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ambrosiakamala@gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

If any of your readers would like to book an event with me, please go to:

For Bookings: https://kultivatemusicmanagement.net/ambrosia   

And for those who would just like to see some photos of what I do, check it out at:

FLICKR:  https://www.flickr.com/people/ambrosiakw/
https://www.flickr.com/people/143376834@N04/   

FaceBookhttps://www.facebook.com/AmbrosiaSLVocalistVentures


So, there you have it, folks.  Looking for something different to do this week? Grab a friend or three and come check out Serenades by Ambrosia.  You will be sooooo glad you did!

Be there!  Aloha!

JB


Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Ghostie Wildmist Interview- Healing through Music- Orion Baral Reporting...

 

Music has a healing power that often goes unrecognized. Did you know it helps reduce your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and can boost your mood? Various genres are remedies to different kinds of mental feelings and ailments including help with sleep, anxiety, and depression. Singers and musicians are responsible for creating the energy that is absorbed by their audiences. Ghostie is one of those singers that calms a crowd and gives them a sense of relaxation. You can tell by her stage presence that she is a gentle soul and friendly with anybody she meets. I have personally gotten to form a good friendship with Ghostie after meeting her at Terry’s Open Mic Night. She is very witty and truly a great person.

 

Orion  Baral (OB): Ghostie, thank you for finally sitting down with me, it was like pulling teeth getting you here, almost like someone telling you not to do it, so silly. So you have been in SL for a decade now. How did you discover Second Life and get involved in the music scene?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: I actually discovered Second Life through a friend who pulled me into DJ here. I did that for a few months. I remember being bored one night and stumbled upon the ~O~ Lounge, a karaoke spot, and met Canipanic there. If you had told me then that the visit would have led me to the stage I would not have believed you. But it is because of the ~O~ Lounge that I truly discovered the Live music scene and led to my first live gig at Kickin.

 

OB: So you started as a DJ that is pretty interesting. I would have never thought of you as a DJ before. While you spent time Djing, tell me what was your impression of this virtual world?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: At first...OVERWHELMED. Second Life can be very intimidating at first when you’re new, especially when you don’t know anyone. I can be on the shy side when it comes to meeting new people so I found that challenging.


 

OB: You shy? Oh come on now, I have gotten to know you very well over the last few months shy, I wouldn’t say that. Maybe reserved a bit, but I digress. So tell me how would you define music and what it means to you?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: Music to me is pure expression. As someone who can find it rather difficult to express themselves sometimes, I take a HUGE amount of comfort in music to help me do so. Happiness, love, anger, grief, anything can be expressed. Music has pulled me through a lot in my life ever since I was a child.

 

OB: I love that you have your own original thoughts on what it means to you. You defined it beautifully. Can you tell me which qualities do you think to make a great singer/musician?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: That is such an easy answer for me. It is PERSONALITY. Whether someone is singing or writing the music the personality comes through. I would absolutely rather listen to a performer with a great personality and presence than a performer who is technically flawless or has more experience if they have no feeling or "give" to their audience.  ANYONE can sing, not everyone can make their audience smile, and laugh and feel like they are as much as the performance as the music is.

 

OB: Well not everyone can sing, trust me, the water in the shower runs away when I personally try. And well you do have a personality I will say that. So tell me how would you describe your style and genre?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: Oh I am absolutely an 80's and classic rock nut without a doubt. Truth is even now I rarely turn on the radio to a station that plays anything else. As a performer, I believe you should sing what you love and if you do that the crowd will love it too.. again it goes back to the personality and feeling. As for my "style", I guess I would just have to say that I am just a fan, go with the flow of the audience kind of performer. You can plan a set all you'd like, but if the crowd isn't feeling it, you have to be able to adjust to it. I am VERY interactive with my audience as I am so thankful to have them there. There are so many amazing performers in SL and I feel so lucky that anyone comes to see me, so their feedback is vital. Their time is precious so I am absolutely one of those performers who put fun first. I am not and never will be a "technically" perfect singer. I have to remind myself to breathe sometimes. But what I lack in technical skill, I more than makeup for with making the crowd happy.





OB: So admitting you are a classic rock nut, would you say that it is your favorite music genre and songs to sing? Or do you expand and go into other genres to challenge yourself?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: Again, classic rock is my soul. My favorite artist of all time easily is Billy Joel. I never have a set where I do not sing 1 or 2 of his songs. It's kind of a thing now where the crowd requests their "BJ's" now, and that always makes me laugh. "It's still rock and roll", "You may be right" are probably my two favorite songs to perform by him. I also love performing Creedence and The Doors.

 

OB: So me being the professional that I am, I will not comment on your crowds asking for the “BJs”, but hey, we don’t judge here at SLE. So as long as it is consensual, you do you. Singing covers are always great, but have you ever gotten into writing your own music?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: I have written lyrics to songs before but never tried to bring them off the paper, they have always been something I have kept to myself. It is something I tend to do to help express some things that need to be let out, very personal. I keep those tucked away in a binder.

 

 

OB: Well maybe one day you will find the strength to let some of us in and hear some of your original songs. Can you tell me, what do you find about performing in Second Life fulfilling?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: As a performer, the most fulfilling part of being on stage is the interaction I get from the audience. Again I can tend to be very inward, very shy. When I get on stage that seems to fade away. And when something I say makes someone laugh, or something I sing touches someone how can that not fulfill me. I don’t care if I have 4 people in the crowd or 30... I give my heart and soul to every performance. It isn’t about the numbers, it is about the experience and attention that is given to the venue's crowd. For a venue to bring me in, and trust me to entertain their crowd for an hour is a true honor and privilege.

 

OB: I have to say, I respect your answer about mentioning the venue trusting you to entertain the crowds. A lot of musicians over the years I have heard saying that the audience only comes to hear them and they deserve it. So kudos for that I rather like that response. Which musicians in SL or RL inspire you?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: Starting with RL, I will say absolutely Billy Joel, Elton John, Creedence, and The Doors, they top my list. In SL, well there are so many performers that have inspired me. My first WOW moment in SL was when I went to my first live show, which happened to be Wolfie Moonshadow. He blew me away and still continues to do so even to this day. Wolfie has always been someone I have looked up to both on the stage and off, he has been both a mentor and a very close friend. Krisie Snowdrop, I find to be just a ray of sunshine, what I admire about her shows is she is so similar to me in the sense that she shows such attention to her crowd. You could be having a horrible day and go to one of her shows and walk out feeling like you are bouncing on a cloud. Mishkania (Mish), is very new to the stage, but her drive, feeling, and her presence, and the power that she puts into her performance amaze me.

 

OB: It is great to have friends that help you in your careers here in SL. Saying that, is there any performer in SL that you would love to do a dual-stream with and why?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: Oh easily Krisie Snowdrop or Mish.  Krisie because our personalities and style match so well and I think that would be an amazing experience for the audience. Mish, well she challenges me to drop my shyness and reminds me that is ok not to be perfect. I can see both of us really have some fun.

 

OB: So enough about your singing life, what would you be doing right now if you weren’t an SL musical performer? What interests you in SL other than singing?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: Well right now I am planning my SL wedding, and to say that has me excited would be understating it!! Really when I am not on stage performing, I am actually quite low-key. I spend most of my time with my core group of friends singing at the ~o~ lounge, going to see other live performers, or having a few friends over to my place to sing and goof around. I host an Open Mic night on Fridays through a sponsorship with Moonlight Music over at Terry's, which has now become one of my favorite places to hang out, I was so lucky to find so many true friends there. So if I am not at home or staying up crazy late chatting with everyone at Terry's you will find me at a Krisie Snowdrop, Mish, Rocker, or other performances. I guess you can say I am a bit predictable.

 

OB: Well I am very happy for you, congrats on your upcoming wedding. Also nice to hear you go to see other performers to just enjoy the shows. So, when you choose a song to sing, what is the creative process you go through to make it your own?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: Oh this is a tough one to answer for me. I do not have a traditionally feminine voice. I am raspier and kind of low. So when I try to do a song I have to find the right key, and the right way to do the song justice without reaching too high. I am not a technically trained performer at all. So I try to stick to songs I can nail, or if I need to change a few ways certain notes are hit to flatter my performance I will. The biggest thing I focus on is sticking to songs that in some way I connect to because I feel like the audience can tell the difference between a song you are just singing to fill some time up and the songs that really speak to me on a personal level.

 

OB: Finding your own identity in a song is an important thing, but also it can be hard trying to find your place in the SL music scene with so many performers on the grid. What advice would you give new singers just starting out in Second Life?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: BE YOURSELF. I still find getting on stage very intimidating at times. ESPECIALLY when I am following one of the more well-known performers. But if you give your performance your heart, let the audience get to know you through your music and your personality then you are going to find your way. Don’t feel like you need to be perfect. Have fun with it, talk to your audience, and do not take it personally if you look out there and see only a few people listening to you. If you truly engage with them, the numbers will grow. Performing here in SL should be fun for you as the performer but also for the people who come and see you.




 

OB: That is great advice, you have to build yourself up and have confidence in yourself to achieve the goals you set in your life. So is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

 

Ghostie Wildmist: I just want to thank them for taking the time to read this, and I hope to see a few new faces next time I am on stage. I just truly love what I do and am so thankful and humbled for everyone who does come to see me perform. I encourage people to get out there and see new performers and support the venues that do provide Live performers. And for those looking for a lot of fun on Fridays, come on down to Terry's for open mic at 8pm, it's not just for the performers, it is an amazingly fun few hours for everyone there.

 

Well, that is it, people, I hope you now have learned a bit about Ghostie Wildmist and if you haven’t heard her, check out her schedule, or catch her at Terry’s on Fridays for Open Mic. You will not be disappointed.

 

Ciao,

Orion

 

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