Organica

Organica stands as one of Second Life’s most enduring and vibrant 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 fundamentally 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 a group including Thomtrance, Finn, Elpis, Alexi, and Rebecca, Organica/Happy Clam Island has been active since at least 2007-2008, 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 natural setting and music create a truly unique atmosphere.

Venue Experience and Aesthetics

Organica features lush, natural landscaping and immersive visual effects, sometimes including stunning particle shows that enhance the music. The venue’s design evolves 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, 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 initiated and headed by Morgen Maeterlinck (djMorgen), who curates and leads this recurring weekly event. It features various DJs playing downtempo electronic music styles. Recent sessions have included themes 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-the weekend’s most anticipated musical journey!
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.

Seasonal Festivals

Organica celebrates the natural cycles with special events at solstices and equinoxes. These festivals are significant community gatherings featuring multiple DJs and special rituals like burning a Wicker Man. Recent examples include the Spring Equinox Festival and upcoming Summer Solstice events.

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:

  • djMorgen: Heads and curates “The Wednesday Chill” sessions, playing progressive house, organic house, psychill, and more.

  • Pietor Grigorovich: The current owner of Organica. Performs on Saturday nights, bringing his eclectic style with deep and chill world-influenced beats.

  • Barbs: A valued member of the resident DJ team, known for her engaging sets and community presence.

  • Qee Nishi: Known as “the queen of psy” and a PsyFriday mainstay.

  • Armandox (DJ Dox): Delivers fresh psytrance sets every Friday night during PsyFriday.

  • Idoru: Spins mostly progressive house, with a deep and driving style.

  • Rapa: A powerhouse DJ from Japan, known for her dynamic presence and eclectic sets.

  • Med Oh: Resident psytrance DJ, recognized for deep, hypnotic selections-featured exclusively on PsyFriday.

  • Tracer: Psytrance specialist, celebrated for deep, atmospheric sets.

  • Victoria (Akemi): Brings her unique musical perspective and energy to the lineup.

  • Minka Angel: Adds her own psychedelic flavor and style to Organica’s musical offerings.

  • Madisson Angel: Known for her vibrant psytrance sets and community spirit.

  • Candi Angel: Delivers energetic performances and helps keep the dance floor alive.

  • Coko: Brings fresh energy and distinctive selections to Organica’s DJ roster.

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:

  • BURN2: Organica Camp collaborates with BURN2, Second Life’s version of the Burning Man festival.

  • Fantasy Faire: DJs from Organica, like djMorgen, have performed at this annual Second Life fantasy-themed charitable event.

  • Second Pride: Several DJs associated with Organica also perform at Second Pride events.

Visit Organica in Second Life

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