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    Parker Static-Riley at BBW Heaven Beach Club
    This week we are featuring Parker Static-Riley, who has been singing an impressive and stylistically broad repertoire in Second Life for a decade. Her stage presence is sweet and uplifting, and she has performed at many major SL events like SLB Music Fest, Music Faire, and more.
    Check out her music on her SoundCloud and find more information on her official website.
    Q: When/how did you hear about Second Life?
    A: I heard about SL in 2007... I came to SL knowing I wanted to sing after watching an episode of MTV’s True Life about a girl who performed in SL under the name Keiko Takamura. I joined and like many people, I was so confused at Welcome Island. I logged out and didn't come back for 1.5 years. I came back after seeing a rerun of that episode, this time with a little more patience. Lol! Here I am! 
    Q: What initially drew you to music?
    A: In RL I grew up in a family of singers... Legit, everyone in my family sings. So singing was just a normal part of life for me.  When I really discovered my passion for music, I was four years old leading songs in the choir. Music is my passion, it’s just a huge part of who I am.
    Q: Who are some of your favorite musicians?
    A: In no particular order, just to name a few... Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Adele, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston.
    Q: If you could open for any musician/group, who would it be?
    A: Stevie Wonder, because he is one of the few legends of music who is still alive, and he is one of the greatest musicians of all time.
    Q: What are your favorite genres of music?
    A: I love them ALL but being from Nashville, country, gospel, soul, and R&B all have a special place in my heart. However, I cover all genres at my shows.
    Q: What is the most meaningful aspect of the SL music community to you?
    A: Second Life is a marvelous platform that allows us to share and touch people all over the world with song. For me, it's being able to make people FEEL. Whether it's happiness, sadness, a memory from childhood, or laughter at me being silly. As long as you FEEL something, I'm good with that.
     
    Thank you, Parker!
     
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    This week's featured musician is Al Hofmann, whose one-man band has treated us to a fusion of rock, jazz, and electronic elements for 14 years. With over 3,000 inworld shows under his belt, his style has no doubt evolved time and time again and each performance brings fresh interpretations.
    Please check out his official website and YouTube channel to experience his music for yourself!
    Q: When/how did you hear about Second Life?
    A: I heard about Second Life in the summer of 2006 on a local tv program about new conceptual art tendencies.
     
    Q: What instruments do you play, and at what age did you pick them up?
    A: I play the guitar: electric, acoustic, classical and midi guitar. With the midi guitar, you can play any instrument sound with it. MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It's a way to connect devices that make and control sounds (such as synthesizers, samplers, and computers) so that they can communicate with each other using MIDI messages. {I also play} bass guitar, percussion and charango, an ancient South American {stringed instrument}, kind of mandolin. I started to play the guitar at the age of 5.
     
    Q: How would you describe your music?
    A: The style I play is being defined as fusion. A mix of different styles, mainly jazz and rock.
     
    Q: Tell us about some of the musicians who have been the most influential to you.
    A: John Mclaughlin, Jeff Beck, Chick Corea, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Weather Report, etc.
     
    Q: How has your relationship to music and creativity been affected by the pandemic, and what would you say to inspire other artists during this time?
    A: The positive side of the pandemic is that you have time to fully embrace what you do. Whatever that might be, you can improve what you love to do the most. A wonderful opportunity to even discover the purpose of your life. I strongly believe there is art in every individual. Life and humans are an act of art.
     
    Q: What is the most meaningful aspect of the SL music community to you?
    A: The most meaningful aspect of the SL music community is planetary conscience. No more borders, languages, political implications, time frames. One love: Art on the planet. SL has given us all a terrific chance to connect with artists and people around the world.
     
    Thank you, Al!
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    Calling Musicians!

    By Tara Linden,


    Music Mondays
    Photo by Selena Whalen
    We would love to have more Residents sign up to be featured in Music Mondays!
    Especially with SL18B and Music Fest coming up... If you are performing and haven't been featured, we'd love to get you some publicity before the events.
    Don't be shy! Sign up today
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