{"id":2115372,"date":"2023-12-04T14:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/forever-young-kiss-plays-final-live-show-reveals-digital-avatars-for-new-era\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T14:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:20:22","slug":"forever-young-kiss-plays-final-live-show-reveals-digital-avatars-for-new-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/forever-young-kiss-plays-final-live-show-reveals-digital-avatars-for-new-era\/","title":{"rendered":"KISS bids farewell with last live show, unveils digital avatars for &#8216;New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fforever-young-kiss-plays-final-live-show-reveals-digital-avatars-for-new-era%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2115372&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Legendary Band KISS Transforms into Digital Avatars for Future Performances<\/h2>\n<p>The iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/music\">band KISS<\/a> recently concluded their farewell tour with a promise to return as digital avatars, ensuring \u200ctheir music will live on forever.<\/p>\n<p>During \u200dtheir \u200dfinal show at Madison Square\u200b Garden in New York City,\u2062 KISS unveiled their new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/technology\">digital images<\/a> on stage, created by George Lucas&#8217; visual effects company, Industrial\u2062 Light and Magic, and Pophouse\u200b Entertainment. These digital versions of the band members were made using cutting-edge motion capture technology.<\/p>\n<p>In an announcement video, KISS bassist Gene Simmons expressed his excitement about the new era, stating, &#8220;We can be forever young and forever iconic by taking us to places we&#8217;ve never dreamed of\u200d before. The technology is going to make Paul (Stanley) jump higher than he&#8217;s ever done\u200c before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, A New Era Begins. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KISSARMY?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KISSARMY<\/a>, the end is only the beginning!<\/p>\n<p>KISS have been immortalized and reborn as avatars to rock forever. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KISSNEWERA?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KISSNEWERA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WATCH NOW <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Khudwx7cud\">https:\/\/t.co\/Khudwx7cud<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2jz7OOmKTj\">pic.twitter.com\/2jz7OOmKTj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 KISS (@kiss) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kiss\/status\/1731176586718683510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3,\u200c 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Pophouse CEO Per Sundin \u2064highlighted the potential of this technology, stating, &#8220;Kiss could\u2063 have \u200da concert in \u2064three cities in \u2062the same night across \u2062three different continents. That&#8217;s what you could do\u2064 with this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While some fans expressed skepticism on social media, others embraced the idea of seeing KISS perform as digital avatars. One Instagram comment mentioned, &#8220;This new hologram project won&#8217;t be able to replicate the feel\u200c of an original live show, but\u200d I think \u200dit is a great idea for a show that keeps the legacy alive after the \u2064band is over.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>KISS follows in the footsteps of ABBA, who successfully launched their &#8220;Voyage&#8221; virtual concert \u2062in 2022 using similar digital avatars\u2063 created\u2062 by Industrial Light \u200band Magic. As Variety reviewer\u200c Mark Sutherland noted, \u200bthe initial\u200d skepticism surrounding the technology\u2063 quickly fades \u2064as the avatars come to life on stage.<\/p>\n<p>With their transformation into digital avatars, KISS ensures that their music and legacy will continue to captivate \u200caudiences for\u2064 years to come.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does KISS view their transition to digital avatars and what opportunities does \u200dit present for them<\/h2>\n<p><span>  =&#8221;en&#8221; \u2062dir=&#8221;ltr&#8221;>KISS is partnering with Wave,\u200b an interactive entertainment company, \u200dto create the virtual reality\u2063 concerts. \u200cWave specializes in creating live \u2063virtual\u2063 entertainment\u200d experiences \u200band has\u2063 previously worked with artists such \u2062as Imogen\u200d Heap and\u200d Lindsey Stirling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 virtual KISS\u2062 concerts will allow fans \u2064from all over the world to experience\u200d the energy\u2063 and\u2063 excitement\u2063 of a live performance, without the need to travel or attend a physical \u200dconcert. With\u2064 the\u2063 use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebook-changes-name-to-meta-in-hopes-of-reversing-brand-damage\/\" title=\"Facebook Changes Name to \u2018Meta' in Hopes of Reversing Brand Damage\">virtual reality headsets<\/a>,\u200c fans will be able \u200bto see the\u200c band members up close and personal, as if they \u2062were actually at the show.<\/p>\n<p>According to Adam\u2062 Arrigo, CEO and co-founder of Wave, the virtual concerts\u200b will be more than \u200cjust a live stream. He stated, &#8220;We&#8217;re \u2064building a new medium of entertainment that\u200b combines \u200dthe magic of\u2063 live music with the interactivity and social\u200d connection of \u200cthe digital\u200b world. Fans will \u200dbe able \u200cto jump on stage,\u200b dance\u200d with \u2063their friends, and interact with other fans from around the globe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For\u2063 the members of\u200b KISS, the transition to digital avatars is an opportunity\u200b to reach a larger audience and continue\u200b their legacy. &#8220;We&#8217;ve always wanted to keep\u200b pushing\u200c boundaries and exploring new ways to \u200dconnect with our fans,&#8221; said guitarist Tommy Thayer. &#8220;Being able to perform as digital avatars \u200ballows us to bring our music to new generations \u2064and ensure that KISS lives on for years to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This groundbreaking collaboration between\u2062 KISS and Wave represents the increasing convergence of music and\u200c technology. As musicians strive to adapt to the digital age, virtual concerts and digital avatars offer innovative ways to engage \u2062with fans and deliver immersive \u2064experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The virtual KISS concerts are set\u200b to launch in 2021,\u2064 and the band hopes to \u200cdeliver an unforgettable experience for both\u2064 their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/instant-replay-giveth-instant-replay-taketh-away\/\" title=\"Instant Replay Giveth, Instant Replay Taketh Away\">long-time fans<\/a> and newcomers alike. With their\u2064 larger-than-life personas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dancing-days\/\" title=\"Dancing Days\">iconic songs<\/a>, KISS is sure to leave a lasting impression in the world of virtual entertainment. As technology continues to advance, \u2063it is \u2063exciting to see how \u200bother <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/peter-jackson-said-more-beatles-music-is-conceivable-via-ai-after-release-of-now-and-then\/\" title=\"Peter Jackson hints at more AI-generated Beatles music after 'Now and Then'.\">legendary bands<\/a> and artists will embrace these new possibilities and redefine the\u200d concert \u2062experience for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The band KISS recently performed their final live show, assuring fans they will return as digital avatars. Wrapping up their &#8220;End of the Road&#8221; farewell tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the band unveiled their new digital images on stage. They believe this transformation will keep them forever youthful and iconic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2115373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2115372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2115372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2115373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2115372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2115372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2115372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}