Organica
Organica stands as one of Second Life’s most enduring electronic music venues, offering a unique and immersive experience for music lovers from around the world. Located on the Happy Clam Island sim, Organica is at the heart of a thriving community devoted to peace, creativity, and higher consciousness through music.
History and Foundation
Organica is one and the same as Happy Clam Island. The venue is not just located on the Happy Clam Island sim, but is intertwined with its identity and community. Happy Clam Island is a virtual community in Second Life “devoted to peace and higher consciousness through music,” and Organica serves as its central gathering place and main venue for music and cultural events. Founded by Thomtrance Otoole † and build by Jedda Zenovka, Organica/Happy Clam Island has been active since 2007, making it one of the longest-running music venues in Second Life. This longevity speaks to both the quality of the experience and the strong community that has developed around it.
The venue has been described by visitors as “a total experience,” a cherished no-drama zone where the setting and music create a truly unique atmosphere.
Venue Experience and Aesthetics
Organica features lush, surreal landscaping and immersive visual effects, sometimes including stunning particle shows that enhance the music. The venue’s design evolved over time but always maintains its organic, welcoming vibe. Visitors often remark on the special, intimate feeling of the space-a place where avatars gather in harmony under virtual stars.
Musical Focus and Events
Organica specializes in electronic dance music with a particular emphasis on psychedelic trance (psy/goa), organic house, progressive house and trance, psychill, psybient, and related genres. The venue hosts regular events including:
Trance Tuesday
Every Tuesday, Organica presents Trance Tuesday starting at 9 PM SLT with Minka Angel on the decks, followed by Candi Angel at 10:30 PM SLT spinning the finest in vocal trance and sometimes instrumental or psytrance escapades.
The Wednesday Chill Series
The Wednesday Chill Series is headed by Morgen Maeterlinck (djMorgen), who curates and leads this recurring weekly event. She plays a broad range of downtempo electronic music styles and recent sessions have included genres like progressive house, organic house, retro house, and psychill.
PsyFriday
Every Friday, Organica organizes PsyFriday, a dedicated night for psytrance enthusiasts. The event kicks off at 8 PM SLT with Qee Nishi, who spins until 9:30 PM. Med Oh then takes over the decks, followed by DJ Dox (Armandox) at 10:30 PM SLT, who delivers the latest and finest psytrance releases with a fresh set each week. PsyFriday has become a staple event, drawing regular crowds and showcasing the best in contemporary psytrance.
Organic Saturday
Saturday nights at Organica are truly legendary with the arrival of Organic Saturday
Starting at 8 PM SLT, the decks light up with the talents of Idoru, Pietor, and Tracer, who take you on a vibrant, globe-spanning adventure through sound. Idoru is known for her deep, driving progressive house sets that keep the dance floor moving. Pietor brings his own eclectic style, while Tracer delivers psytrance with a flavor for the deeper, hypnotic side of the genre. The energy is infectious, the crowd is lively, and the atmosphere is pure magic. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, Organic Saturday is where the Happy Clam Island community comes alive, dancing together under the virtual stars.
Progressive Sunday
On Sundays starting at 7 PM SLT, Organica presents Progressive Sunday, a weekly event dedicated to progressive electronic sounds. Featuring resident DJs Barbs, Rapa, and Victoria (Akemi), Progressive Sunday offers a melodic and uplifting close to the weekend, focusing on progressive house and related genres. The event is known for its huge crowds, immersive atmosphere and harmonious vibe, attracting both regulars and newcomers who appreciate deep, evolving grooves and a welcoming community.
Seasonal Festivals
Organica celebrates the natural cycles with special events at solstices and equinoxes. These festivals are significant community gatherings featuring multiple DJs and the ancient tradition of burning the Wicker Man.
Special Events
The venue also hosts themed events like “Bicycle Day” (April 19), celebrating psychedelic culture with appropriate music selections.
Resident DJs
Organica features a roster of resident DJs specialized in various electronic music genres:
Armandox (DJ Dox): Delivers fresh psytrance sets every Friday night during PsyFriday.
Barbs: A valued member of the resident DJ team, known for her engaging sets and community presence.
Candi Angel: Delivers energetic performances and helps keep the dance floor alive.
djMorgen: Heads and curates “The Wednesday Chill” sessions, playing progressive house, organic house, psychill, and more.
Idoru: Spins mostly progressive house, with a deep and driving style.
Med Oh: Resident psytrance DJ, recognized for deep, hypnotic selections—featured exclusively on PsyFriday.
Minka Angel: Adds her own psychedelic flavor and style to Organica’s musical offerings.
Pietor Grigorovich: The current owner of Organica. Performs on Saturday nights, bringing his eclectic style with deep and chill world-influenced beats.
Qee Nishi: Known as “the queen of psy” and a PsyFriday mainstay.
Rapa: A powerhouse DJ from Japan, known for her dynamic presence and eclectic sets.
Tracer: Psytrance specialist, celebrated for deep, atmospheric sets.
Victoria (Akemi): Brings her unique musical perspective and energy to the lineup.
Community and Culture
Organica is celebrated for its no-drama, welcoming atmosphere. It’s a place where music lovers come together for connection, healing, and joy. Major events often draw impressive crowds, making every festival and party a memorable experience.
Connection to Broader Second Life Projects
Organica participates in broader Second Life cultural events, including a variety of Relay for Life events throughout the year.
Visit Organica in Second Life
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Organica Radio
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