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Walking on stage this time was surreal. This was the first time the entire audience was remote. I could remember when the avatar companies would only sell out a portion of the mezzanine. Seeing their LCD eyes follow my movements was creepy. I know they appear to clap, but the sounds were replicated
for our experience. It wasn't the same. But to play to a full house, that was worth it. Some of the audience was local people, but most were in Europe. There was a stagnant silence cut only by computer rack cooling fans. The three of us looked at each other, the only flesh and blood except for the other bands behind the curtain. It was a great set. Our 2 best songs. The sound of replicated clapping and servo motors filled the room. Some of the avatars actually stood up. Must have been a new feature. We enjoyed the cardboard arms and hands waving wildly.
When the other bands played, we got to see the companies creations up close. Cheaply made, cardboard and PCBs made up the "bodies". It looked like they were designed to fold flat, only to be unfurled and connected to the show via the internet. I knew the avatar company was trying to make the performer connected to his remote audience, but it still felt strange. And the online voting was strange too. No more crowd noise to determine winner. Now it was a precise tally. We didn't win that night. No, one of the other bands played better to the digital crowd.
Reminds me of these guys for some reason...
http://www.youtube....?NR=1&v=9LCYGmJ1MXM [RayfordSteele, Jan 23 2013]
ITS REAL!
http://www.youtube....?v=BBiRLYu8Wjo#t=81 Almost my exact idea... [evilpenguin, Jul 24 2014]
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[UB] I corrected the spelling, this time. |
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I can't see wanting to view a concert like this. [-] |
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Excellent work [ep]. You've really stepped up your
game. |
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I'll bet the winning band was that virtual one that
never actually practices together... |
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first come, first serve for "seats": your connection could end up behind a post. |
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Ummm, OK, NOT about hairbands designed for battling broads.... |
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Check out my link... They actually built it in Japan. I
wish I could see them in action |
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This may be a possibility now with the virus and all. //end self promotion |
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Mindless cardboard avatars, operated remotely by unseen hands ? |
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Isn't this just Congress ...? |
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