Meiko – Between the Sheets

The lyrics used in the song “Between the Sheets” by Meiko draws an interesting parallel, in my view, of how ones internal voice or dialogue can take place and what sometimes takes hold of ones thoughts within the flicking lights of a pixel environment; like what can be created in a place like Second Life. Now I’m sure Ms Meiko didn’t give a thought at all to digital types of environments or online interactions when she wrote this song. The choices between what is real and touchable within a real life experience and what takes places within ones mind eye and a portal into a digital type of environment between distance strangers I find most interesting and how it relates to the lyrics in this song.

“Lights on? Why? What are you afraid of? A secret? Really?”

Secrets that get lost in the flow of the digital stream when the flicking lights of the screen gets turned off!

Listen, enjoy and digitize!

Digital Builds at Relay for Life of Second Life 2012

I’ve included a few pictures I took last night and early this morning of a few of the builds at Relay for Life of Second Life (“RFL of SL”) 2012 this year. The actual relay run took place this past weekend; July 14th to July 15th 2012, however the 35 sims used to hold this years event in Second Life are up until Friday July 20th. The various builds at RFL of SL started to come down today. My time, was limited to really explore the large & diverse variety of digital builds at RFL of SL 2012. I really wish I had more time. The pictures I did get to snap off hopefully gives you a little idea of what really is a magical event held each year in the virtual world of Second Life. Can’t wait till RFL of SL 2013 starts now! Go Relay Go! Fighting cancer, helping others and being a part of the “Great Good” that’s what it’s all about!

Splash DJ for T1Radio Coverage of Relay For Life of Second Life July 14th to July 15 2012

The last weekend events for the 2012 Relay for Life of Second Life (“RFL of SL”) season takes place this weekend from July 14th to July 15th 2012. One of the main web sites for the RFL in SL 2012 campaign can be accessed via the following link Relay for Life of Second Life There are lots of good information at the RFL of SL website that will given the reader both current and background information about the organization and events taking place this weekend. The Second Life Wiki on RFL of SL can be accessed by the following link that also has lots of great background information, especially as it relates to historical information and the growth of this real life charity event that is held within the metaverse Second Life Wiki The key event that takes place at RFL of SL is the walking of the track that will cover 35 separate sims! The massive effort of the many talented builders, coders, organizers, writers, teams and committee members is mind-blowing when one first arrives at the sims for RFL of SL.

Relay for Life (“RFL”) in the United States of America website is at the following link, Relay For Life RFL is one of the key fund-raising methods for the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Societies main web site can be accessed at the following link American Cancer Society While the RFL of SL is closely related to the American Cancer Society it is an International event that has people from counties from all over the world take part in (over eighty countries last year)! Likewise, funds raised by RFL of SL, benefits member countries, roughly nineteen in total, who are part of the Relay for Life structure. As such RFL of SL is truly an International organization that knows no boundaries! As a Canadian DJ, with friends and family all over the world, I’m really happy to take part in this International event in the fight against cancer!

This is my fourth year in a row now that I will one of the DJ at the last weekend event for RFL of SL. I’m deeply honoured and privileged to help out, in my small way, an organization, and be part of a volunteer group of people who I strongly believe showcase the positive and powerful ways that a three-dimensional virtual world can be used to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. This year I will be a guest DJ with T1Radio. T1Radio is one of the largest classic rock radio stations in Second Life, who has been the official radio station for RFL of SL since 2006. Trader1 Whiplash, who is one of the owners of T1Radio, along with Nuala Maracas, is a dedication person who uses his knowledge and experience as one of the leading voices for the RFL of SL organization in the fight against cancer. A good DJ friend, and someone who in her own right has also been very involved with RFL in SL Shayla Juran was kind enough to introduce me to Trader1, and by way of her assistance, has helped me again to see how one can be a part of the larger Second Life community in a very positive way. Bridging the Virtual World with the Real World in the fight against cancer!

My DJ set time with T1Radio is from 1:00 am to 2:00 am Second Life Time (“SLT”) and for those of you who might not known SLT = Pacific Standard Time! T1Radio coverages is for 35 sims being used for the RFL of SL events this weekend so please take a bit of time out of your virtual world travels to check out the RFL sims! If you’re not able be in Second Life this weekend you can always keep up-to-date to the events happening at RFL of SL by listening in directly via the radio player at the T1Radio web site that goes 24/7!

DJ Events for Second Life 9th Birthday Party Week “SL9B”

A busy week of DJ, & being a stage hand too I might add, is coming up for me on the Second Life “grid”. First up, and near and dear to my heart, is my DJ event for the Burn2 organization at the Centre (Canadian spelling) Camp; or as we burners like to call it the “La Playa”. For those not aware one of the key nutritional elements that helped to spur on the growth of the creative seed that was in the early stages of developing in Philip Rosedale’s minds eye while he was putting together the Second Life program, over 10 years ago, was a faithful trip he took to take part in the Burning Man festivities in the Black Rock desert region of Nevada. The creative & communal energy that Philip was able to take part in while at the Burning Man festival was a pivotal point that helped to spur on Second Life, to a large degree, to be the child of wonder it is today. The Burn2 organization is a group within Second Life that helps to promote and keep alive, that unique creative energy that Philip experienced at the Burning Man Festival. For more details on the Burn2 organization within Second Life, please check out the web page: Burn2 Web Site.

My DJ gig for the Burn2 SL9B event will take place on Wednesday, June 20th from 10pm to Midnight (pacific standard time which just so happens to be second life time “SLT”). So if your out and about on the grid on Wednesday June 20th please drop by the Centre Camp for a lively time of music and participating with an artistic and eclectic group of people who embrace the ideals of the real life Burning Man festival!

DJ Splash Kidd’s Gig ~ Thursday March 29 2012

I’ll be DJ this evening from 10pm to Midnight PST on my internet radio stream. For the uninitiated, Second Life is one of the largest and most successful three-dimension virtual world on the internet. Getting an account for Second Life is free and you can get information at the following link: Second Life. If you have virtually (no pun intended) no experience on the internet with virtual worlds you may want to do a bit of research first before joining. I suggest the following web sites to help you out before you take the leap:

Second Life Wikipedia
Virtual Reality Wikipedia
Second Life Wiki
Linden Labs: Makers of Second Life

The four noted web-sites all have valuable information at them and you should spend a bit of time checking each one out as they will help you greatly if you decided to join Second Life.

My gigs are always lively, fast paced and interactive between myself and with the patrons/listeners who come out to relax and enjoy themselves. At any one particular time I’ll have more than fifty (50) avatars (i.e. the virtual representation of a real person) in the club and over the course of my two (2) hour set I might have one hundred to one hundred and fifty avatars come in and out. As such people from all over the globe can get access to Second Life and do so, which as a DJ is really cool and fun to be able to share my love of music with.

So if you are a member of Second Life, please drop by the hear me DJ this evening! If you haven’t joined Second Life yet, take the leap; virtual worlds are becoming more and more acceptable and part of the leading edge of the digital revolution that we are all a part of! I hope to see you soon in the avatar form of your choice!

Visual Experience with Viewer3 for Second Life

I recently moved over to using the Viewer3 which is the official viewer for Second Life. Linden Labs has introduced mesh textures to Second Life over the last several months. I’m no expert in this area but my understanding is that mesh textures are similar in style to those used in the computer gaming industry (i.e games for XBox, Play Station, etc.) and give for a richer and more detailed visual experience. Mesh textures need lots of computer speed and graphic speed (i.e. think CPU, Graphic Card size, amount of RAM, etc.). I needed to rework my graphic card drivers to get my system up and running correctly for Viewer3, but now that I’ve accomplished that task, I’m very please with my first week using Viewer3.

I took a few new pictures of Splash this morning to test out the visual look of Viewer3. Take a look at my most recent pictures and let me know what you think? I’m far from the most gifted photographer in Second Life. All pictures were taken directly from Second Life and have not been further edited via Photoshop or any other form of photo editing software.

Splash Kidd DJ at the 4th Annual Virtual World Buddy Walk Charity Event in Second Life

I’ll be DJ on Wednesday March 21st, 2012 at 9pm to 10pm (PST) at the 4th Annual Virtual World Buddy Walk® in the virtual world of Second Life. The Second Life Buddy Walk® is fully certified and part of the real word non-profit charity organization in the Unite States of American know as the National Down Syndrome Society “NDSS” The official Buddy Walk® website can be found at: Buddy Walk®

Today is also World Down Syndrome Day that has been given full recognition by the United Nations!

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The Second Life 2012 Buddy Walk® covers two regions this year and will have live musicians providing entertainment from 2pm to 11pm. The web listing for the this years event can be found at the following site on the Second Life web site: 4th Annual Second Life Buddy Walk Details of the Second Life Buddy Walk® can be found at the organizations official WordPress blog: Second Life Buddy Walk®

A list of this years live musicians and DJ (yours truly) who are providing musical entertainment is noted in the texture below. Event site map: Second Life Map location for Buddy Walk®

If you’re a member of Second Life, or want to join, please drop by the 4th Annual Buddy Walk® today from 2pm (PST) till 11pm (PST) that is located at the Palladium region simulator. All proceeds raised at this event go directly to the NDSS in the United States in helping them to give help to individuals with Down Syndrome so they have opportunities to reach their full potential in life!

DJ Set ~ February 23 2012

I’ll be DJ on the net this evening & streaming live via the 3D Second Life virtual platform. My gig time is 10pm PST to Midnight.

I’ll be spinning an up-tempo dance/club type of mix. Each set I play from week to week is unique, different, well thought-out before hand, but always with lots of room in my mix for spontaneity to allow for song requests and my “read” of the people in the club listening to me.
If you haven’t already fallen down the virtual rabbit hole know as Second Life, and you’re the adventures type, please check out the Second Life website Second Life Home Page. Membership with Second Life is free and once you’ve download the viewer and created an account you’ll be able to take part within this very unique and 3D virtual environment. If you do join and make it on the grid, once you figure out how to travel on the grid, send me a message so I can tp you to my DJ gig.

DJ Splash Kidd Spins Tunes in Second Life

DJ Splash Kidd (me, myself and I when I decide I need a digital 3D holiday) is schedule to rezz into Second Life (“SL”) this evening to spin a variety of dance/club related tunes. This is a rare Wednesday night gig time for me, as my regular DJ time each week is 10pm to Midnight on Thursday nights. I’m really looking forward to spinning tunes this evening as I’m DJ right after DJ AFI, who is a very close friend and a super virtual DJ and a very talented real life (“RL”) DJ too from Los Angeles California. Here is the link to DJ AFI’s RL web page so you can check out her style of DJ and earlier work history in the TV and Film industry in Los Angeles too! DJ AFI DJ AFI is on at 8pm to 10pm Second Life Time (“SLT”) which is the same as Pacific Standard Time (“PST”) for you not meta-verse readers of this blog posting. I’ll be DJ from 10pm SLT to Midnight. If you’re a member of Second Life and “out and about on the grid” this evening, please drop by to hear either DJ AFI, DJ Splash Kidd or both of us spin some tunes this evening on the internet!

DJ Splash Kidd’s First Music Gig for 2012

DJ Splash Kidd will be DJ his first gig of 2012 on Thursday January 5th, 2012 from 10pm to Midnight PST. DJ Splash Kidd has been DJ in Second Life now for three years and has established himself as one of the most entertaining and gifted DJ’s within this unique virtual world environment. From his song selections to the delivery of the music to his listeners, DJ Splash Kidd never misses a beat and is constantly working his set lists to make sure his patrons are enjoying themselves while socializing and dancing at the clubs he DJ at. DJ Splash utilized Traktor Pro, as his key DJ software when he performs in Second Life, as he knows that it will help him deliver a professional sound quality that is second to none, week in week out. Native Instruments, the company behind Traktor Pro, is considered to be the leading digital DJ hardware & software company world-wide in the depth and quality of products it has specifically developed for today’s leading edge digital DJ’s Native Instruments.

The music song selection theme for DJ Splash Kidd’s next gig is still in development for this up coming Thursday night, but based on the content so far, it will be centered on a progressive vocal house and dance club type of mix that will up tempo and lots of fun!. So if you’re a member of Second Life and on the grid this coming Thursday, start out your New Year for 2012 right by coming out to hear when DJ Splash Kidd is performing; you definitely won’t be disappointed!