Frank would describe himself as follows: I’m an experienced (live and studio), well-trained singer of Swing, Jazz, RnB, Country, Rock/Pop, Musical,…. I am also a singer/songwriter with many songs, also inspired by Second Life experiences and stories. Songs that bridge the gap between the virtual and the real world.
Many of the songs I accompany on my piano. For the rest, I use the best available backing tracks where I mostly play along to. But would that really appeal to you? ..mmhh… Wouldn’t it be much better if, for example, an independent journalist wrote something about an artist without him (the artist) even knowing it? This is what happened with Frank and here is an excerpt from it:
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The Teleporter, 2020-11-03 “Frank (SingerDonFranko) is the latest addition to the list of most talented and entertaining artists in Second Life.
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He is an outstanding artist in so many ways. He is, ‘natural’ one would like to add, and loves to reach out for people all over the globe to bring his vision and perception of music to everyone who is ready and open for it. His voice and interpretation of the songs is unparalleled in Second Life. He not only sings live but also plays live on his piano which he affectionately calls “Peggy”.
He sings and plays the old Sinatra jazz classics like noone else as well as his own compositions, amiably introduced and mixed with personal stories and insights. His repertoire is so impressively large that it is almost impossible not to be enchanted at some time and somehow then. It is impossible to escape from his charme. Luckily, we’d say, because if there is ever a weakness with DonFranko, then that his concerts almost never end in time (as long as no other artist is singing right after him). When he’s in his flow and the audience in the right mood, then the old saying is true: no hour strikes the lucky one.”
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Here is an example of feedback he received recently after one of his shows: “Thank you for the great evening! I really like your warm enveloping and seductive goosebump voice. But even more I like that I can hear your joy in the music and in us listeners…. :)) … merci!”
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If you are interested in booking Frank, the best way is to write an email to Frank_SingerDonFranko@e-mail.de or send an IM in world, which will be forwarded to his email when he is offline.
Here are some sound samples and live show recordings to give you an idea of Frank’s musical range:
He usually plays a mix of all genres, but he is also open to more focused shows. No show is like the other. Only one thing they all have in common: they are all raw & uncut, with the best sound quality available, and he is always 100% live.
Are you a digital artist looking to take your skills to the next level? Look no further! Our upcoming event on the server is all about rigging clothes in Blender using developer kits from Second Life mesh body creators.
Rigging clothes is crucial in creating realistic and believable characters for animation, video games, and other digital projects. During this event, our expert instructors will guide you through rigging clothes in Blender using developer kits from Second Life mesh body creators, which you have already created in Marvelous Designer or another 3D program.
We’ll start with the basics, such as putting your garment on the developer kit, and then move on to more advanced techniques, like ensuring that your character moves well with the garment you have rigged. By the end of the event, you’ll have the skills and knowledge you need to create your own rigged clothing models in Blender using developer kits from Second Life mesh body creators.
But it’s not just about learning new skills. Our event is also a great opportunity to connect with other digital artists and share ideas and tips. Our instructors can always answer your questions and provide feedback on your work.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the best and take your digital art skills to the next level. Sign up now and join us for this exciting event!
Unleash your creativity and learn the secrets of rigging clothes in Blender! Join our upcoming event and master the art of digital clothing design. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take your skills to the next level. See you there!
The event will be live this Sunday 22nd at 8 AM SLT.
Fly Kugin is a professional violinist who will make your toes tap and your soul sing with her amazing music. She performs traditional improvisation & Jazz, as well as Rock and Pop tunes. With the help of high-quality instrumental tracks, Fly adds her violin to make beautiful music. So, whether you are looking for traditional classical violin pieces, Broadway tunes, Tango, movie soundtracks or the Scorpions, Queen, Sinatra or Leonard Cohen, Fly and her violin will make your heart soar!
Fly Kugin is a music teacher and a violinist who has been playing violin professionally in RL since 2007. She has performed in countless concerts, and has also composed and played music for theater plays and short films.
Fly Kugin played in jazz and rock bands in Turkey and Seattle, WA., attended many open mic. stages in the US., performing American Rock, Jazz and Blues music on stage with local musicians at jams in Redmond, Kirkland, Downtown Seattle and Portland.
Fly Kugin, as a professional violin performer, has been streaming into Second Life since September 2019. She has been playing solo performance at several venues and also for charity events. She performs improvisation, Musicals & Soundtracks, Jazz & Rock genres and classics from different time periods from various artists, as well as some of her originals.
Violet and I are very pleased to welcome Zella, the manager of the 2.Life Friends discord server associated with the Virtuality Blog (you can see the invitation to join the server here on the right).
I asked Zella to tell us about her experience in Second Life and to share her passions in the metaverse with us. Here are her words.
Taking on the role of Discord Manager for 2. Life Friends and becoming a part of the Virtuality team to work alongside Oema and Violet Boa is a very rewarding opportunity. Since 2017, I’ve been a part of the Second Life community, and I love it. In my early days, I jokingly agreed to host for my friend when they were ready to start DJing for clubs in SL. He took me seriously and held me to my word. Little did I know that this experience would lead me to an unknown passion of mine at the time; promoting and socializing with others. Since then, I’ve hosted some incredibly talented artists and helped to promote many friends and acquaintances along the way. I love what Virtuality stands for and the efforts Oema and Violet Boa place into their works, so I jumped on the opportunity to join them on this journey. My goal is to bring forth entertaining interactions, timely responses to questions asked, and an overall pleasant experience for everyone. If you are not currently a member of the Life Friends community on Discord, here’s your personal invite from the Virtuality team. Let’s grow the server together!
I am currently seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to assist me in managing my Discord server on Second Life. The selected candidate will not only be responsible for ensuring smooth communication and member interaction within the server, but also for promoting the server to attract new members. As this is a paid role, the individual will be compensated for their time and efforts.
Discord is a vital tool for communication and community building within the virtual world of Second Life, and a well-managed server can greatly enhance the overall experience for its members. I am looking for someone who is passionate about Discord, has a good understanding of its dynamics, and is willing to help me with member interaction and server promotion. The server currently has 430 members, and I believe that with the right person to assist me, we can make it even more successful. Thank you for considering this opportunity.
If you meet the abovementioned qualifications, please fill out the following application.
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