Yep, a whole new year, a new decade, a fresh start in many ways. This year has good fortune written all over it, as it starts on a Friday! And to top things off, when we ring in the Chinese new year in February, it will be the Year of the Tiger!! So yeah, to those of you battered & bruised by 2009, things will turn around for you. Not without effort on your part, of course, but toss away the negative energy with your 2009 calendar.
When I announced that K & I would be selling the sim and putting Freakheim on hiatus, almost everyone said that they would miss FFH and the feeling that they were comfortable and at home. I built FFH as a home for us, a place where we could revel in the best music in the galaxy and be free of the drama and cliqueishness of many other clubs.
The sim is still going to be sold, but we have decided NOT to go on hiatus. FFH will continue at its present location until I have a deal in place, then will be moved to a new location as quickly as possible. The end of the year brought a lot of RL complications to the FFH Staff, throwing the schedule into turmoil. We will be meeting this weekend to chart a direction for 2010 and will post the calendar as soon as we can.
Stay tuned for the latest Freakin' news, and pay attention to Group notices, they're the most effective means of communication. Come on out & party with your Freaky family, it's because of you that we're staying open!!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Saturday, December 19, 2009
3rd Annual Freakin' Xmas Bash 12/19
w00t!!! Three years running, The Freak Magnet promises to bring you the best & Freakiest tunes in all of SL, giant contest prizes, and more fun than any where in RL!! I apologize for the lateness of this posting, but my RL keeps taking twists & turns that keep me away from the fun stuff. This evening, however, is all about fun and Freakiness. From 1-5PM, we will have a DJ Battle, featuring the best Rock DJs in SL trying to stump each other with musical themes while keeping the Freakiness level high. Following the Battle, The Freak Magnet will be spinning a special Holiday Shred featuring holiday tunes you won't hear anywhere else (and some that you will), guaranteed to blow your mind!! Come on out for the last grand bash before Freakheim relocates and party like Music is all that matters.....because it is.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Back from the Void...sort of
Yep, once again it's a month between posts, just wanted to let y'all know that I am back from the RL void more or less. I took off most of November to concentrate on some RL dragon slaying and take a well-deserved vacation (Rockin' of course). I'm starting to ease back into RL & SL, decided to return to the Freakshow tonite and spin a bunch of the stuff I picked up in my absence. Guaranteed the best music in SL!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
3rd Annual Freakin' Halloween Bash
OK, OK, I know I was gonna post this like a week ago or something....I just never seem to have enough hours in my day anymore. Never fear, my Freakies, even though I haven't posted, the 3rd Annual Freakin' Halloween Bash preparations have been underway, and we plan to top last year's attendance!! Just so you can get that last-minute shopping in, or at least plan your day, here are the contests and times:
11AM-1PM DJ Darien Kazakov: Best Neko/Furry. Kinda think of this as a Pet Sematary event...all critters are welcome, but zombie Furries would be over the top!
1PM-5PM Freakin' DJ Battle featuring Sly Nirpaw, Ozark Hax, Inked Jewell, Ishimaru Kohime & Troy Kaminski
Contests will be hourly, more chances to win!
1-2PM Scary Monsters: Time to show your ugly side and let the monster out!
2-3PM Great Pumpkin: Halloween colors, black & orange!
3-4PM Witches & Warlocks: Time to get that pointed hat out & grab your wand!
4-5PM Freakiest Outfit: Now it's time to see who the REAL Freaks are!!
5-6PM Live music performed by The RAILS with a "Come-as-you-are" contest! Yes, everyday looks are welcome, but if you spent a lot of time preparing for an earlier contest & didn't win, now you get another chance!!
6-8PM Symphonic Metal Saturday Shred with The Freak Magnet! One last chance to win, we're having a Formal Masquerade Ball!! Slip into your finest formalwear & grab one of those fancy masks...you'll never waltz the same again!!
All contest prizes will be much larger than normal, if you've ever been to one of our bashes you know what I mean...prizes will be to the top 3 in all categories.
During the DJ Battle, vote for your favorite DJ, the top 3 will also get a killer prize!!
See you Saturday!!
11AM-1PM DJ Darien Kazakov: Best Neko/Furry. Kinda think of this as a Pet Sematary event...all critters are welcome, but zombie Furries would be over the top!
1PM-5PM Freakin' DJ Battle featuring Sly Nirpaw, Ozark Hax, Inked Jewell, Ishimaru Kohime & Troy Kaminski
Contests will be hourly, more chances to win!
1-2PM Scary Monsters: Time to show your ugly side and let the monster out!
2-3PM Great Pumpkin: Halloween colors, black & orange!
3-4PM Witches & Warlocks: Time to get that pointed hat out & grab your wand!
4-5PM Freakiest Outfit: Now it's time to see who the REAL Freaks are!!
5-6PM Live music performed by The RAILS with a "Come-as-you-are" contest! Yes, everyday looks are welcome, but if you spent a lot of time preparing for an earlier contest & didn't win, now you get another chance!!
6-8PM Symphonic Metal Saturday Shred with The Freak Magnet! One last chance to win, we're having a Formal Masquerade Ball!! Slip into your finest formalwear & grab one of those fancy masks...you'll never waltz the same again!!
All contest prizes will be much larger than normal, if you've ever been to one of our bashes you know what I mean...prizes will be to the top 3 in all categories.
During the DJ Battle, vote for your favorite DJ, the top 3 will also get a killer prize!!
See you Saturday!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Yes, I'm Still Undead
Crap, I just realized that I haven't posted since the Weird one went to go dance for Elvis. I'm still undead & Freaky, but fighting the vortex of RL. Damn weather has put me behind in several projects, and so I'm scrambling to catch up, as well as keep up with current tasks.
Meanwhile back at the Funeral Home, we've been kickin' it out as Freaky as ever! A whole slew of live acts have been booked, many of whom haven't played FFH before. As you all know, I live for music, and rarely get the chance to go hear musicians anymore... good thing I own a venue! Stay tuned for even more killer live music as I'm always looking for unique sounds!
In DJ news, Sabriel Azalee has made it back from RL and is kicking off Sundays from 11-1. She spins an amazingly eclectic set, you have to hear it for yourself! Vanguard Alter has taken over the Tuesday 2-4PM, I've known him a couple years and am glad to welcome him to the Freaky Family! Inked Jewell has returned to Fridays 12-2PM, there's no better way to kick off your weekend!! And finally, TWISTMY Gears has picked up the 2-4 on Fridays, giving you a second chance to let her rock you!!
And, of course, it's October...I know it's always Halloweenie at Freakheim, but those of you who have been around a while know that Halloween is the biggest Freakin' bash of the year for us. The RAILS will play for their 3rd straight Halloween, which has to be some kinda SL record. We'll be having a DJ battle from 1-5PM with hourly contests as usual, I'll be posting the list shortly so you can start shopping. The RAILS will play at 5PM, then I'll be having a Masquerade Ball for the Shred from 6-8PM. I may even do a Symphonic set, I haven't done one of those in ages. Prizes will be Halloween sized as well, so plan to spend the whole day with us!!
Meanwhile back at the Funeral Home, we've been kickin' it out as Freaky as ever! A whole slew of live acts have been booked, many of whom haven't played FFH before. As you all know, I live for music, and rarely get the chance to go hear musicians anymore... good thing I own a venue! Stay tuned for even more killer live music as I'm always looking for unique sounds!
In DJ news, Sabriel Azalee has made it back from RL and is kicking off Sundays from 11-1. She spins an amazingly eclectic set, you have to hear it for yourself! Vanguard Alter has taken over the Tuesday 2-4PM, I've known him a couple years and am glad to welcome him to the Freaky Family! Inked Jewell has returned to Fridays 12-2PM, there's no better way to kick off your weekend!! And finally, TWISTMY Gears has picked up the 2-4 on Fridays, giving you a second chance to let her rock you!!
And, of course, it's October...I know it's always Halloweenie at Freakheim, but those of you who have been around a while know that Halloween is the biggest Freakin' bash of the year for us. The RAILS will play for their 3rd straight Halloween, which has to be some kinda SL record. We'll be having a DJ battle from 1-5PM with hourly contests as usual, I'll be posting the list shortly so you can start shopping. The RAILS will play at 5PM, then I'll be having a Masquerade Ball for the Shred from 6-8PM. I may even do a Symphonic set, I haven't done one of those in ages. Prizes will be Halloween sized as well, so plan to spend the whole day with us!!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Me & Mr. Jackson
Ever since he passed on, Michael Jackson has been in the news daily. I heard today that they finally decided upon funeral arrangements. A few of you have wondered why I'm such a non-fan of Mr. Jackson and I promised I'd blog about it. RL keeps me busy as hell, and this is the first chance I've had. Most of you know I can't stand Disco. Google "Disco Demolition" sometime. I was happy to be among those who ended that scourge upon the airwaves. To this day, I can't stand anything with a repetitious beat that is mixed superior to the melody.
I won't go into Mr. Jackson's personal life....that's mostly a matter of public record & great speculation, suffice it to say he was a weirdo. No, what Michael Jackson represents, to me, is the turning point where music was no longer the focus of the "music industry". You all know the motto of Freakheim: "It's All About The Music". For many years, the primary focus of the music industry was discovering & developing musical talent, finding those whose musical innovation set the world's ear on fire. As commercialization rose, the focus began to veer toward marketing and away from music as its core.
Take "Thriller" for instance. The track itself is not innovative, in fact it's just Disco, a genre that had recently met its demise. Record companies loved Disco, and today's dance pop & Hip-Hop because real live musicians aren't needed. All you have to do is get the vocal takes. Everything else is pre-recorded, studio time is shortened, and the same backing tracks can be used to fill several different albums. All without paying any musicians to play any actual instruments....but I digress.
Music videos had existed since sound was synced to film. For the most part, they were footage of the band or artist playing live. In the '60s the "concept video" began to appear...footage possibly inspired by the music, but of something other than a performance. Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" comes to mind. "Thriller" changed the music video paradigm. Here was essentially a mini-movie with expensive production showcasing some serious choreography. The cinematography was also cutting-edge. But wait!! What about the MUSIC? Oh yeah, some Disco track, nothing special.
And the album flew off the shelves....and was heard on the airwaves...and the video was repeated every 15 minutes. This was the beginning of the end, folks! The music industry realized that the music no longer had to make a statement as long as the MARKETING did! All of a sudden the labels were spending millions to make expensive videos with pretty, but not necessarily musically adept performers. The music industry became the (music) Marketing Industry. Their lust for the almighty dollar led them away from the music to the point where they began to believe their own bullshit. In what twisted alternate reality is it a good idea to insult and then sue your customers?
To sum it up, Michael Jackson...and "Thriller"...represent the point in time where the focus on music was sacrificed for the focus on marketing. Just because something sells millions of copies doesn't mean it's any good...just well-marketed. My focus will always be on the music. Most of what I play may be obscure, but it's damn good music!!
I won't go into Mr. Jackson's personal life....that's mostly a matter of public record & great speculation, suffice it to say he was a weirdo. No, what Michael Jackson represents, to me, is the turning point where music was no longer the focus of the "music industry". You all know the motto of Freakheim: "It's All About The Music". For many years, the primary focus of the music industry was discovering & developing musical talent, finding those whose musical innovation set the world's ear on fire. As commercialization rose, the focus began to veer toward marketing and away from music as its core.
Take "Thriller" for instance. The track itself is not innovative, in fact it's just Disco, a genre that had recently met its demise. Record companies loved Disco, and today's dance pop & Hip-Hop because real live musicians aren't needed. All you have to do is get the vocal takes. Everything else is pre-recorded, studio time is shortened, and the same backing tracks can be used to fill several different albums. All without paying any musicians to play any actual instruments....but I digress.
Music videos had existed since sound was synced to film. For the most part, they were footage of the band or artist playing live. In the '60s the "concept video" began to appear...footage possibly inspired by the music, but of something other than a performance. Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" comes to mind. "Thriller" changed the music video paradigm. Here was essentially a mini-movie with expensive production showcasing some serious choreography. The cinematography was also cutting-edge. But wait!! What about the MUSIC? Oh yeah, some Disco track, nothing special.
And the album flew off the shelves....and was heard on the airwaves...and the video was repeated every 15 minutes. This was the beginning of the end, folks! The music industry realized that the music no longer had to make a statement as long as the MARKETING did! All of a sudden the labels were spending millions to make expensive videos with pretty, but not necessarily musically adept performers. The music industry became the (music) Marketing Industry. Their lust for the almighty dollar led them away from the music to the point where they began to believe their own bullshit. In what twisted alternate reality is it a good idea to insult and then sue your customers?
To sum it up, Michael Jackson...and "Thriller"...represent the point in time where the focus on music was sacrificed for the focus on marketing. Just because something sells millions of copies doesn't mean it's any good...just well-marketed. My focus will always be on the music. Most of what I play may be obscure, but it's damn good music!!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
DJ Battle Contests 8 August
We're having another DJ Battle at Freakheim, and you know what that means! Yep, the best music in SL, and hourly contests with giant prizes!! Here's the list so you can be prepared:
1-2PM Humanoid Invasion
Vampires, werewolves, zombies, cyborgs, elves, faeries, drows & more! Anything human-based but not quite human…or not human at all! Basically most of us for the first few hours we’re awake LOL……caffeinated blood available!
2-3PM Animals Attack!
Furries, Nekos, insects, whatever, let’s bring out the Animal in you Freaks….guaranteed to be plenty of tail(s) at Freakheim for this contest!! I suppose I’ll have to put out a bowl of treats or something…….
3-4PM Head Games
Time to be really creative and let the Freakiness inside your head come out & play! Hats, of course, the Freakier the better, and anything else that you can get to sit upon your head! Freakiest headwear!! All you builders should have fun with this one!
4-5PM Mondo Bizzario
We had a little preview last night…..I want to see just how Freaky you all are….time to come as you aren’t and show off your Freakiest avies….bugs, monsters, appliances, whatever. Please keep avie sizes normal, though, we have to have room for everyone!
After the Battle, we'll have LIVE Texas Blues from Kelvinblue Oh from 5-6 followed by the Saturday Shred from 6-8. I'll be spinning Classic Rock tonight, you don't want to miss a note!
1-2PM Humanoid Invasion
Vampires, werewolves, zombies, cyborgs, elves, faeries, drows & more! Anything human-based but not quite human…or not human at all! Basically most of us for the first few hours we’re awake LOL……caffeinated blood available!
2-3PM Animals Attack!
Furries, Nekos, insects, whatever, let’s bring out the Animal in you Freaks….guaranteed to be plenty of tail(s) at Freakheim for this contest!! I suppose I’ll have to put out a bowl of treats or something…….
3-4PM Head Games
Time to be really creative and let the Freakiness inside your head come out & play! Hats, of course, the Freakier the better, and anything else that you can get to sit upon your head! Freakiest headwear!! All you builders should have fun with this one!
4-5PM Mondo Bizzario
We had a little preview last night…..I want to see just how Freaky you all are….time to come as you aren’t and show off your Freakiest avies….bugs, monsters, appliances, whatever. Please keep avie sizes normal, though, we have to have room for everyone!
After the Battle, we'll have LIVE Texas Blues from Kelvinblue Oh from 5-6 followed by the Saturday Shred from 6-8. I'll be spinning Classic Rock tonight, you don't want to miss a note!
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