Music is a big part of our virtual worlds. In this section we try to highlight some music pieces that have featured in one of the 3DX venues or that have some special significance otherwise. We also try to delve into some of the more obscure corners of musical history for your entertainment. If you have a suggestion for a music topic, please let us know.
Introduction The period we are going to look at in part two is within what is referred to as the Baroque period (1600-1750) in the history of music. This Baroque style followed the Renaissance period and was followed by the Classical period. During the Baroque period we see the development of much of what is now...
Saturday October 19th saw the grand opening of SOON Theatre, a magnificent creation by FemboyEllie. Bathed in tasteful golden opulence, this room is the new home for SOON: the eclectic electronic rock band founded by Sahyuri, whom many will know from her inspired DJ work at The Consensual. For this event SOON was accompanied by three...
Introduction If you were to ask someone to name a classical music composer, the result would almost certainly be a man – most likely one of those named below. But first, for the musicologists out there, let me define ‘classical’ in the broad sense of the word, meaning the long tradition of ‘art’ music that includes...
Beethoven? Abba? Morse? Help! SOS. A previous blog describes how Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony starts with the famous rhythm ta-ta-ta-taaa (♪♪♪ ♩), which in Morse Code symbolises the letter ‘V’. Of course, Beethoven did not use the Morse Code to inspire his composition, as Morse Code was invented some 30 years after Beethoven wrote this symphony. Probably...
Evolution of music genres can reflect broader cultural shifts, especially in communities like those found in 3D platforms like 3dx. The statement that “Blues gave birth to Rock n Roll” highlights the deep-rooted connection between these genres, and it seems that blues is experiencing a revival, perhaps even transcending its traditional role in the musical hierarchy....
