Monday, January 10, 2011

Virtual Pipe Organs












Castles just scream for a pipe organ ... so i had to build several...

My Phantom Pipe Organs will play 3 or 4 passionate pieces: depending on the model
J.S. Bach Toccato & Fuga in d-minor
The Wedding March &
Sonata for Organ D. Scarlatti
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba


Imagine having a long day in your real life at work...you come home to relax at your computer...pour a glass of wine...Log in to Second Life, you enter your home....a mysterious castle on a windswept rocky shore...the wind is blowing...it is stormy...walking to the gothic shutters, you swing them open to bring in the sea air and FEEL the power of the storm....now becoming immersed in your new world...sitting at your organ...which will you choose, Scarlatti or Toccato...the pipes producing musical tones floating through your castle and out the shutters entertaining your neighbors...at last they know, The Baron has arrived...

Satra Rhode, a master castle builder at Second Life, can also install Pipe Organs. These instruments have a magnificent sound quality to send chills up your spine. This is just one more classic example of what is available to you in a real virtual world like Second Life.

When you visit Second Life, send an Instant message (IM) to Satra Rhode and arrange a personal demonstration. She would be delighted to help you. If you have not sent anyone an instant message before, then insert "Satra Rhode" in the Search, then click on Profile and then click on Instant message. Simple!!





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Virtual Cats

Here is something for all of you cat lovers. If you are anything like Yole, you probably like being surrounded by cats. Lady Yole Charisma is the owner of Castillo del Corazón in Second Life and an avid cat lover. Samba is her tiger and he loves to let her ride him around the island and the castle, or else, he just follows her everywhere. He makes a great protector and likes to be petted, and play ball. He guards the island when Yole and her brother, Rocky Greymyst are away. Samba likes to let out a roar every so often that can be heard all over the island. It must be his way of letting everyone know the island is his territory.

Keekee is Yole's panther. Keekee likes to casualty wrap herself around Yole's shoulders and travels all over Second Life with her. Keekee also loves Yole and protects her. There are many cats and other animals you can have as pets in Second Life. You can even have your own horse and go riding as often as you like.





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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Phantom Grande Royal Castle


This article is submitted by Satra Rhode.

I have always LOVED Phantom of the Opera....the books, the movies....OH MY...so I built several castles based on Phantom....

Inspired by The Phantom of the Opera......designed to sit on the water or at least partially...let the breeze blow off the sea while you listen to the angel of the night...enjoy the solitude of your very own Labyrinth..."In this Labyrinth where night is blind"...includes your very own Phantom Boat...with 5 speeds.


"Her voice became his passion. Her love became his obsession. Her refusal became his rage...."

All doors will lock...The Labyrinth Door and Opera Drapes use an access list if you like...This castle is complete with hidden passages and an attic....

Imagine yourself in this castle as your home...you have very fine taste and have decorated so...you will escort your Christine through the front entre, past the throne room and beyond the heavy drapes and what immerges is a glorious pipe organ floor to ceiling...you wish to impress this fine lady with your talent by playing her the mysterious Toccata...she watches you as her heart melts...finishing the piece, handing her a rose, lifting her chin for a teasing, gentle kiss...then leading her toward the secret passage to your Labyrinth....in the Labyrinth, cool and hazy the candles glowing invitingly leading the way to Phantom Boat...she hears the water lapping...soft glowing of the lantern...you seat her securely and have a romantic ride on the sea...
This Phantom has many hidden rooms in his castle...if all goes well on this romantic boat ride, he may be using them all this night..i will leave the rest to your imagination...hmmm?

Satra Rhode, creator of Phantom Grande Royal Castle, can be contacted when you logon to Second Life. Just type "Satra Rhode" in search and you can view her profile. Send an Instant Message (IM) to her to arrange a tour.

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