Kari’s Bar & Dance – A Music Video by Karima Hoisan

That’s me, Kari in 2009 in Second Life

Hi everyone,
I am unusually excited to show and share this one:)
The music is mine, written on Garage Band but when I was writing it,
I had no idea what I would do with it. I admit, smiles, I myself love it!!  Haha..not for lack of modesty, but just because it blew me away when I finally finished it. Now,  I can not get it out of my head…oh and something new, I sing back up vocals on this one:)
After listening to it, I knew there was only one thing….make a nostalgic retro video
about my Bar & Dance in Second Life. The way we were…the way it was and why I was
captivated almost 18 years ago (in December)

Kari’s Bar & Dance  turned 16 years old this year and still exists.
Please watch in 4K and turn up your sound.
To see the words of the poem click on cc  on the bottom of the screen (I LOVE cc!)
Kari’s Bar & Dance opened its doors for the first time in New Toulouse in Second Life in the very beginning of 2009. This machinima is my contribution to remembering and honoring the good ol’ days of Second Life. This month is Second Life’s 22 Birthday (SL22B)
Kari’s Bar & Dance now resides on my own sim, LINC Island as part of LINC City, but many of the original furnishings are still being used today. It’s barely changed in over 16 years.
A special thank you to Dale Innis for dancing so gracefully and not stepping on my toes.

*If you could, a Like and comment on YouTube would be so appreciated:)

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40 Responses to Kari’s Bar & Dance – A Music Video by Karima Hoisan

  1. Dawn Minott's avatar Dawn Minott says:

    This is absolutely totally gorgeous. Your voice. The sensuality. The music. The craft-woman-ship. The creativity. Love it ALL!!!!

  2. Americaoncoffee's avatar Americaoncoffee says:

    Brilliant! I love it lots and lots! 💓☕️☕️

  3. swadharma9's avatar swadharma9 says:

    lordy, lordy, soulkin!! that is so beautiful & nostalgic, & your backup singing is the perfect touch🎉🥰 i love it!!!👍🏼🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼👍🏼

    • Big hugs soulkin and thank you sooo much for your words:) I didn’t know I was a closet back up singer…who finally let it out in her last years!! Yaay! Isn’t Life always full of surprises??!! So glad you loved it soulkin🙏🤗❤️💃🏻
      I loved your comment 💕🌹

  4. Someone asked me who that photo of a couple sitting at the table was…My parents met in the 1940’s in a bar very much like Kari’s:) and they fell in love..and… Here I am:):)

  5. Very sensual Karima !
    Love it🤗💖 thànk you for sharing your wonderful creativity .

    • Thanks so much Maggie… Sensualityis not my normal topic but… but well I will blame it on the music..that pretty much demanded something on that order and then I remembered my Bar:) So glad you enjoyed seeing and hearing it:)

  6. Karima it is my pleasure always.
    So enjoyed as always my friend 🤗

  7. Wow! You wrote the music and created the video? This is fantastic!

    • Aww thank you Dawn and yes I did…It just all seemed to fit together and I never have dedicated a whole video to my Bar & Dance before. It seemed like time. Happy you enjoyed it:) 🙏🤗

  8. Great music and filming with such allure.. OOh la la.. I’m ready to visit this wonderful place. Let’s go back in time. Congratulations on this great video highlighting your incredible poem through film and awesome music! I’ll try to like but often it doesn’t let me. Send the link is you don’t see it!
    A great of to memories buried deep within!!! 💓

    • Awww so sweet Cindy and yes as I mentioned we have made real memories over many years and made lifetime friends. SL is 22 this year and I will be 18 (and can vote!!! “*kidding) and I feel I was so lucky to get in, in the first years,,I have learned so much…a very alternate kind of education and skill set, but at pushing 80..I’m still using them. Thank you so much Cindy for this inspiring comment.. Get an avatar and I will take you and we can play Greedy:)
      Try this link: https://youtu.be/XuRv9tjvmmw?si=Xii3TNMORj_-kcLl

  9. Joey's avatar Joey says:

    Such a lovely memory! I’ve always had a soft spot for Kari’s Bar and Dance, even wrote a blogpost once even if it was mostly pictures 🙂

    Hugs!

    • Thanks sp much Joey and yes I remember your blog post and pictures…

      Remember when you and Nat & I danced to the Combo style beat..before Nat finally decided to make the movie…..so much fun:)

  10. P. J. Gudka's avatar P. J. Gudka says:

    Very much enjoyed the video 😊

  11. I found this rather relaxing. Thank you.

  12. Priti's avatar Priti says:

    Beautiful video 📷 well shared 👏🏼

  13. Michele Lee's avatar Michele Lee says:

    Bravo Karima! Really enjoyed this. I’d like to visit there. 😍

  14. K. Ravindre's avatar K. Ravindre says:

    Wonderful work, Karima! I truly enjoyed this and it has inspired me to want to experience that place in person.

  15. KK's avatar KK says:

    So gorgeous and nostalgic, Karima! Kari’s bar, dance, sensuality, seduction, and above all, your voice and creativity! Fantabulous 👏💐💗

  16. How fun! Your voice is excellent for this.

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