[NewMusic] Carbon poop-print (was ecto-touring)

[Michael Zelner]

On 5/5/08, Robair, Gino wrote:

>Here's a link that also sports this month's buzz-concept of
>touring-minus-carbon-floopprint:
>
>http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/05/canadians-plann.html
>
>Obviously, virtual concerts have been going on for some time already, but
>now there's a race to make a (virtual) buck.

The illustration looks suspiciously like Shoreline Ampthitheatre.
<http://www.virtual-vancouver.com/Sites/VirtualVancouver/Screenshots/images/amp.jpg>

You'd think the Canadians would have picked a better real-world basis 
for their venue (unless it's just because of the circus-like 
atmosphere of the structure. . .).

>Maybe that'll mean that Pauline
>Oliveros (who has her own Second Life band, besides her I2 performances)
>will get a chance to play on a festival stage opposite Radiohead and really
>open some ears.

Speaking of Radiohead, you know about their "green tour" commitment 
this year, yes?

<http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/index.php?a=310>

<http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/index.php?a=367>

>Win-only and wma quality...

That figures.

And with regard to Brady's Second Life story -- I noticed this in the 
virtual-vancouver.com FAQ:

>Q. How do I get naked?
>It's easy! Click the "Naked" button located bottom center on your 
>viewer. To put your clothes back on simply click the "Dress" button 
>located in the same area. Only VIP members can get naked.


MZ

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