Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) (JB): So Selene,
Congratulations on your win. It
was well deserved. Thanks you for
agreeing to chat with me. To begin with,
how long have you been performing your music, and at what sorts of venues?
Selene Skyfall (SS):
I've been performing in Second Life over the last year and a half,
although I used to perform years ago under the name Willow Hillburton, but
didn't get too active before my computer at the time died out. But now, I've
done shows at Amusement Parks, Clubs, of the spicy and non-spicy nature,
Motorcycle sims, Seasonal festivals, Charity events, Acoustic joints, and more!
JB: Who were your music idols, and
those who most influenced your musical style?
SS: Elvis was a big influence in my love for music as I grew up watching him with my dad. It's hard to pick only a few influences because my love for music spans across multiple genres and decades. Ones that come to mind, but may not if you asked me in a month, are Julie London, Monica, Adele, Kings of Leon, and Muse. A bit of an eclectic group and I'll kick myself tomorrow when I think of others.
JB: What was
the inspiration for the song you sang at the contest, and why did you choose
that particular song?
SS: For my
original song I sang one that I wrote about 3 weeks ago called
"Bittersweet". It's about knowing you shouldn't be with someone and
ultimately deciding not to be, but mourning the loss of the ideas you had about
what your life would be like. I chose to sing it because I felt that it was
something that people can relate to and the feelings I had while writing it
were still fresh on my mind. Sometimes that raw emotion makes for the best
performance.
JB: How would
you describe the brand that you now represent? To really stand out in the SL
Music scene, you have to have something special about your performances. How do
you define your music style?
SS: That's a hard one to describe to be honest. I like so many genres and write all kinds of music. Currently, the genres I cover include, but aren't limited to: Alt. Rock, Blues, Country, Folk, Indie Rock, Jazz, Pop, Rock, & R&B. It allows me to be super flexible to the type of show a venue or I want to put on. In February I'm doing an all Jazz set. I've done sets that were more on the seductive side, 90s (I love the 90s) focused sets, all acoustic sets, etc. Maybe my brand is that I'm flexible? Oo la la!
JB: What are
your landmark performances? Best
Memories performing both in RL and in SL?
SS: In real life,
I've done some contests, sang in front of a few hundred people for some of
them, did the American Idol and Voice thing a few times, but nothing stands out
to me as much as playing Sister Hubert in the comedy musical
"Nunsense" in High School and singing this boisterous solo
"Holier Than Though". I received a standing ovation from my peers and
then again from their parents and friends at the public showing and it really
gave me the confidence boost I needed to start focusing more on singing and
writing.
In Second Life, it's a tie between performing at Pixel
Live's Autumn Fest as a fill in. It came out of nowhere and the vibe was just
great and I remember really feeling like, "Wow, that was awesome, I feel
excited about that performance." And then the first set I did at
Boogeyman's really stands out to me. Grace Loudon had more faith in me than I
did. About a month before my set, she basically said, "Hey, I like your
voice, do you play instruments?" At that time I hadn't played in 2 years,
I was only using tracks for sets. She told me I had a month to prepare. Haha.
She really motivated me and I play a lot of guitar and Ukulele now at my sets
thanks to Grace!
JB: How did you
take the news when they first announced your name as the winner?
SS: I was super jazzed! I've heard so many great singers in Second Life and I was honored that I was chosen that day. I encourage others to check out the coming months' contests. Kaysie, Ninja, and Wolfie are so kind and encouraging and we all had such a fun time!
JB: What does
it take to be a successful musician these days?
SS: *Points to
myself, then looks behind me to see if you're talking to someone else*
"Who? Me?"
In all seriousness, I don't know how one should measure
success and I try not to dwell on it. I just like singing and playing music.
That's why I do it. Maybe that's what it takes. Not losing the joy you have for
it.
JB: What advice
could you give to someone who wants to be a songwriter?
SS: You're going to write songs that in the moment feel like the greatest thing you've ever written and then you'll play them one day and feel like it's not very good or like it's "generic". Sometimes that happens. other times you'll have a song that you are proud of and each time you sing it you feel like you're breathing new life into it. I think the most important part about songwriting is just to do it. You won't always feel like you're even writing something worthwhile, but you're writing. You're keeping that practice. It helps you learn so much. Sometimes I keep with writing something terrible just to know what I *don't* like.
JB: Do you have
any social media sites that folks can visit to see more of you and your work?
SS: Yes, I have a
few:
- · SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/selene-skyfall
- · Discord: https://discord.gg/vYvG2bs6wH
- · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554392039805
- · Primfeed: https://www.primfeed.com/seleneskyfall.resident
- · My Website: https://seleneskyfall.wixsite.com/seleneskyfall
JB: Do you post
your performance schedule for anyone who wants to catch one or more of your
gigs?
SS: Yes, besides
posting my shows in my Discord and the other links above, I have a google
Calendar that displays them:
For any bookings, please reach out to BĄĐ SƐƬȠƐŔ (badone).
JB: Is there
anything else you would like to share with our SL Enquirer Readers?
SS: I am a fiend
for new music and take requests. So. if you ever have a song that isn't on my
list and you'd like to hear it at a future show, please let me know. Or even if
you just have an artist you think I'd like. I'm a sucker for perving profiles
for music links. Haha I want *ALL* the music!
Currently, these are the songs I have prepared, but I'm
always updating:
· https://www.streamersonglist.com/t/seleneskyfall/songs
So, there you have it Folks. Direct from the source. Let me encourage each of you next time this
lovely lady performs…Take a break from your shopping….Take a break from your building…Take
a break from entertaining your Shoogah Boogah …or whatever other reason you
reside here and come see Selene Skyfall, Live and in Concert. You can even bring your Shoogah Boogah with
you. They will thank you for it. And when you do, tell ‘em Josh sent ya.
You’ll be glad ya did.
Be there! Aloha!!
JB
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