I recently received some considerable criticism for not spending more time in the Second Life environment. I was chastised for not being more “involved” and for not performing more shows. There were references to other musicians that play “every day” sometimes more than once a day. This was the baseline comparison I was given and I was apparently expected to meet this qualification of standard.

I can only say this. Second Life is a great place to network, a great place to find live music, to explore new interests, to learn about new technologies, and more. However, Second Life is not MY life.

I am a very busy person. I have a fairly demanding career position in media relations and safety education with a suburban fire department. I am a voice over talent creating content for clients during my “non-work” hours. I am a singer/songwriter that is also desperately trying to find time to finish producing an album. I have two children, both active in a variety of activities. I produce two independent media programs (podcasts) and one for my employer.

I would say that I do quite well with a performance or two each week in the Second Life environment. I would like to spend more social time, but I have to realize my limitations. With the extended obligations that I have committed myself, I must also find time to spend with my family. They certainly deserve the attention, right?

And, considering that I have been a Second Life musician for going on two years, I believe I’ve developed a healthy balance of reality and virtual presence.

Please don’t give up on me, though. I’m still around, I’m reachable via IM (through my email when I’m not online) or at safesongs [at] gmail {dot} com, or even via this blog.

And please don’t think that I’m not a contributing member of the SL live music community just because you don’t see me every day or that my shows aren’t more frequent.

I’ve added some new ring tones to my Myxer account. Most of these are FREE. Please visit my profile at Myxer or use the widgets here to send them to your phone! (Not all devices are compatible)

You can also text the phrase “richpalmer” followed by the appropriate number to MYXER (69937) from your phone (must have the ability to download from your phone’s browser).

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Some of you may recall that I participated in an episode of The Late Show with Angelico Babii on 5 May. I’ve just received the news that the episode has been posted. You can find the show at Metaverse-tv.com and at Metaversetv.Blip.tv.

Here’s the video as it stands. Angelico told me that there may be additional editing (sound effects, transitions, and such). I think it stands well as a top-notch show, though!

Update: Apparently this show widget may automatically update to new shows when they add them. If you see a different episode in the player and want to find the episode with my tunes, please visit Metaverse-tv.com and look for the show featuring Ham Rambler.

Sometimes its really fun to just do something because it is the right thing to do.

Tonight I’ll be playing a one hour performance to help raise money for the Relay for Life effort. The group sponsoring this evening’s event is the Relay Raiders.

Won’t you join us in Second Life for this great cause? Show starts at 5pm SLT at Haute Couture.

An SL television show

Last night I was asked to be the musical guest on the Late Show with Angelico Babii. You can find this show at Metaverse-tv.com. It was an interesting experience and I’m glad to have been asked to participate.

The Blarney Stone

What made this most special is that this episode was recorded at the Blarney Stone Irish Bar in Dublin. This is one of my favorite locations in Second Life. I’m always honored and humbled to be asked to perform at this venue. There are so many people from around the world that regularly tune in to the Blarney Stone music streams, even when they are not in-world.

Guests on the show

Ham Rambler, the owner and creator of the Dublin sim, was the featured guest on the program. Also interviewed was Madddyyy Schnook, the author of How to Get a Second Life: Build a Successful Business and Social Network Inworld.

It is my understanding that the show is being edited and should be available at the Metaverse TV web site later in the week. You can also find the show at blip.tv.