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Kim Seifert

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"The Kim Seifert Story"

Kim Seifert in Second Life, Kim Robben in real life, is a new Grandmother who started singing at family get together when she was young. Those family reunions include a grandfather, uncle, and a cousin who have performed at the Grand Ole Opry (couldn’t get http://www.opry.com/ to load) at one time or another. Is there any wonder country is her preferred genre although she plans on adding some Blues to her Second Life repertoire of high energy country.


When Kim was 15 years old she joined her family’s country band and played at the VFW Hall at 2nd and Anna in Wichita, Kansas. Later she married a violinist from New York who told her she wasn’t good enough to sing in front of people. Kim did not pick up any singing again until her second marriage. Her in-laws owned a bar and wanted Kim to host the karaoke events, which she did until her husbands’ job brought a move to Maine.


Once in Maine, Kim joined up with a band called “The Natives” and performed mostly in honky tonks and some private parties locally; until four years later her husbands’ job called for a move to Virginia a year and a half ago.


When asked more about her influences that have shaped her music, Kim told me,

“Two things in particular come to mind. My grandmother
yodeled - when I was young it was awesome and I tried to emulate
her. I practiced until I could get that break in my voice. Lol…as I
got older, it was not so awesome because the break sometimes happens
anyway…and it is me now. The other is my children. I love them
so much, but they have made me want to scream at times. That is
where I learned to growl, hehe…really it is all about letting go,
letting go of what is inside you, be it good, bad or whatever, and
letting it come out in your voice.

Kim earns a real world living working as a part time paralegal in Northern Virginia, and the rest of the time drive an hour and a half on I-95 and the Beltway to work for a very small firm that is exclusively labor and employment law… “On the side of the employer. I have worked for lawyers all my adult life. Go figure!” states Kim.

At the present time Kim has no music for sale, but is working diligently on finishing some original material… “as soon as I finish enough to publish a cd, I’m heading to the studio.” So keep an ear to the ground for when her release date will be, and I will do the same and I expect we will be able to find out on her soon to open website http://www.kimseifert.com. (I will make that link work as soon as the index page is put up. Even if it is just an underconstruction page. hint hint)

The following are questions I ask every live performer.

Weirdharold: What brought you to Second Life, and how did you get into Second Life?

Kim: I love to play games that my children play..I read their books, watch their movies, listen to their music. It is my way of keeping close to them. One game I played with them was Runescape, an online MMORPG game. I met a person on that game and we became good friends. He had heard about Secondlife and thought it would be a great place for me to possibly build a business. We tried it out and the rest is history.
Thanks to Cosmo Saramago!

Weirdharold: In what ways do you participate in Second Life?

Kim: Well I quickly found building was very interesting to me. So, I started taking classes at TeaZer’s (Second Life builders school). I liked it so much that I started teaching building classes there. That evolved into teaching particles classes and then eventually scripting classes. I spent all of my SL time teaching until I was able to
get the live music going. Well not exactly all of my time. I was part of a murder mystery cast for awhile for my good friend, First Page.

Weirdharold: What are the benefits you personally receive out of performing live inside Second Life?

Kim:I have always wanted to sing. First it is the outlet
for all my emotions, and second it is freedom for me.

Weirdharold: How important do you think interaction performer to fans is in Second Life?

Kim: Very important. Without folks to enjoy my singing, there is no point. They are who I do it for. And when you are listening to someone sing, it is more than just music…it is a sharing of heart. And you cannot share heart unless you get to know who you are with, and who is your audience.

Weirdharold: Can you give me a fair way you think you should be tipped in Second Life?

Kim: If by fair you mean the amount from each person, then, I have to say that is all relative. Some have more than others, and some are moved by different songs or singers. I am thankful for anything that I get because if someone tips me anything, it tells me they are enjoying what I am doing.

Now on a personal review note: Kim has a strong, powerful voice that is so much better than good. She stays in touch with those in attendance and entertains beyound just her singing. She is country… and not only in her voice… I guess you would have to be a country - Vtour


"Winner Best of SL Live"

Kim Seifert ultimately walked away with the winner's prize of 50,000L in the finale of the Best of SL LIVE contest. Guy Goodman was a tough competitor and Kim's victory was hard-fought. Congratulations, Kim!!!
- Best of SL Live


Discography

Singles: 'Tude, Angel, Can't Have Me, Wait For Me, Twister In Heels

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Kim Robben comes from a musical family. Several family members have performed at the Grand Ole Opry, so its little wonder that music runs in her blood. Kim joined her family's country band at the age of 15. When Kim moved with her husband to Maine, she joined a group called "The Natives" performing mostly private parties until her husband's job called for a move to Virginia. She now lives in Ohio, and concentrates fully on her music. Kim’s incredible voice accompanied by her acoustic guitar has earned her countless fans from all over the world. Kim can be found performing live in virtual environments utilizing streaming technology. Her music is heartfelt and draws upon her life experiences and her compassion for people who enter her life. She can touch your soul and lift your heart. Kim said this of her music "...Really it is all about letting go, letting go of what is inside you, be it good, bad or whatever, and letting it come out in your voice." Managed by MUSIC NOT POLITICS.