The Olympics at the DDU

The Olympics at the Duran Duran Universe, really! Why not? Duran Duran is performing as part of the Olympics - BT London Live Opening Ceremony Concert at Hyde Park Friday, July 27th. So DDU Machinimatographer JJccc Coronet filmed some "sports clips" from inside the mad mad world of Second Life to be presented as part of the video mix during the concert. The call for Duranees to come out only said - wear some kind of sports clothes. It was sort of fantasy and virtual world meets The Olympics. Jj's machinima captures it all. I am sure he will release a machinima soon - he's a madman when it comes to producing them! At one point, Bel got into a boxing match with the filmmaker! Not sure who won, but Bel ended up with a shiner!  [UPDATE:  MACHINIMA HERE - Bel makes her first appearance at 6:30, and then again around 7:53 for her boxing match, and runs about 90 seconds off and on, building in intensity.]

It was great fun, organized by DDU Community Manager Chrissy Welinder. Hope you had an opportunity to come out to DDU for the shooting early Saturday morning, and the later party in the afternoon.

Reporting Live from The Duran Duran Universe's Khanada Park Chaos Sports Arena.  - :) Soni

Happy 50, Nick Rhodes!

First THINGS FIRST - BOSL Radio Resumes Today - Just in time for the Grand Opening of ZanzE Fashion Mall.   

So that means....SLOW Bake, the one hour weekly BOSL Radio show that exclusively features Second Life musicians resumes as well - Saturday, June 9th, 11AM SLT.  Join me, as well as the rest of the BOSL DJs most of the day, as we broadcast live the ZanzE Fashion Experience from Primitv Island in Second Life.  Details on What's Up Soni!


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Happy Birthday, Mr. Rhodes!

50 is just a number.  Unless it is the BIG 5-0 for Nick Rhodes, one of the key founders of legendary Duran Duran.   Nick Rhodes was instrumental (along with Chrissy Welinder) in the launch of the Duran Duran Universe, that has brought so many fans opportunities to meet the members virtually.   As you may remember, Best of SL Magazine featured Nick Rhodes in an exclusive interview nearly a year ago.

Roger Moore recently did an impressive DJ set in-world, and like Nick he continually connects to us through music within the medium of SL.

The fun continues today, as Nick Rhodes celebrates his 50th with his fans.   He prepared his birthday playlist, and DJ Starman Mustang Mantha spins the songs along with voice inserts from Nick.

The dress code is demonic! It all happens Saturday 1PM SLT/PST at the Grand Tower of Hades on Tion.

The half-century mark for Nick is historical.  Be there to witness the magic behind his hypnotic power, and witness first hand the source of his creativity through his favs.

Come if you dare!   See what Nick unleashes before his virtual audience - and perhaps learn the secret powers behind his eternal youth.  

PostNote:   Party Photos - Belinda, Vixie, JJ, Chrissy, Soni, etc.  Check out JJ's nearly 10 minute machinima on the party that includes everybody, I think, except me.  (haha, that is okay, it's not about me, it's about Nick!, just sayin' lol).

Roger visits Duran Duran Universe

BOSL Radio takes a break for two weekends (at least on Saturdays!), and we will be back this upcoming Saturday.  But you know the music scene doesn't stop.   Lots of live music, and that is my specialty, at least the playing of the finest among the grid talent on my radio show Slow Bake.   I mused, what should I do with my free Saturday, and then like magic an announcement dropped down from Duran Duran Universe's SL Manager Chrissy Welinder - 'Roger Moore would be  doing a dj set that afternoon.'   So I dragged (quite easily my best friend/SL partner) Belinda Barnes to DDU to the arena at the Azizi Lipstick Tower.

The crowd cheered and applauded the amazing set, as Roger mixed the band's tunes with awesome creativity.  Vixie Durant was enjoying the show, and you might remember her as a DDU DJ among other venues!   Here's some photos - join the DDU in-world group to keep up to date - for you never when one of the DD members might pop into SL.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Azizi/87/109/68

BOSL Features Duran Duran in its August Issue

I have been so busy lately, writing writing writing, everything but this BLOG.   I'm back after a short break with the RL music scene as it intersects with SL.   So.....

Best of SL Magazine's August Issue features the virtual story behind Duran Duran.  The article highlights the band's entrance into Second Life and the creation of the Duran Duran Universe.    The vision was very much that of DD's co-founder Nick Rhodes, who has been assisted by Community Manager Chrissy Welinder in-world.  I had the wonderful opportunity to interview both Nick and Chrissy.  Rumor has it that some of the members will be popping in this weekend for a bit of fun.  Stay tuned for more information.  Better yet, hop over to DDU.    Pick up the latest BOSL at a nearby kiosk in SL.   The issue is posted online too - http://www.thebosl.com/august-issue

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Azizi/78/108/2


Sonicity Fitzroy
Senior Reporter, BOSL

Duran Duran Sim Opened Wednesday

Hungry for some good ol' rock 'n' roll with an alternative 80s feel?   Something about that era that brings generations on the grid together to party - some reminsce and some discover.  So come on, who doesn't know the songs, Girls on Film, Rio, Hungry Like a Wolf, and so many other Duran Duran songs.   Belinda Barnes invited me to check out the new Duran Duran sim that opened June 22nd in Second Life.  There's quite a buzz about it, but if you haven't been here's some photos. I plan to go back so maybe see you there.  

Oh, btw, the real band hangs out on the sim.  I waited for John Taylor the other day to no avail.  But I will be back, and waiting by his dressing room.  

As for my short photo video, a better view is on my flickr.  Just a bit of fun there, as I wait outside the dressing room of Duran Duran's John Taylor.   I'm a bit of a virtual paparazzi, and want to snap a few pics of him and the band.  LOL.   Thanks Bel for your patience.   Maybe next time.  Oh, a great new video - All You Need is Now - by jjccc captures the sim's flavor in a fun and creative way;  take a peek.

Duran Duran, SLURL, The DDU at Azizi

For now, poof... :) Soni