Monday 11 April 2016

Clubbing in Second Life

So this evening I had my first experience in a dance and electronic music club in Second Life. First I visited Ambrosia Club where there was a live DJ but it was empty. It seemed more like a store than a club as there were many shops selling clubbing attire. I then visited The Blok, which although attracted a friendly crowd was still pretty dead. I hope if I go clubbing again at a different time I will get to socialise more and make some Second Life friends. I then visited Opaque which was by far the coolest of the clubs. It was impressively large and there was live music and really cool remixes. I was able to click on the sound system and choose what kind of music I would like to listen to which was interesting. Other SL dj's had contributed their own playlists. I would highly recommend this club to SL friends. It's certainly a good way for DJ's and musicians to have the opportunity to get there music out there into the virtual world. I can also see how people who live in isolated scenarios such as those who are say disabled or those who live inconveniently far from civilisation to get a taste of what it may be like to be immersed in a social situation such as clubbing. I can see how if the place was busier it may be an appealing way to spend time socialising.
It is easy to see the benefits of using something like Second Life to explore our ability to share art, music and other things, particularly for those working in creative and cultural industries or new media jobs.

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