Maximillion Kleene

Maximillion Kleene is a Canadian singer and acoustic guitarist from Niagara Falls, and one of the longest-running performers in Second Life’s live music community. His musical journey began well before virtual worlds, performing with real-life bands in the Niagara Falls region during his twenties and thirties.

 

He joined Second Life in September 2006 and has been giving live performances across the grid since its early years. Over time, Maximillion has built an extensive repertoire ranging from acoustic rock, pop and alternative music to Canadian folk rock and familiar classics, featuring songs associated with artists such as The Beatles, Billy Joel, Johnny Cash, Barenaked Ladies, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Jason Mraz and Ed Sheeran. Rather than relying on a fixed setlist, he often chooses songs according to the atmosphere of each concert, audience requests and the natural flow of the performance. This spontaneous approach, together with his warm interaction with listeners, has made every show a distinct experience. Maximillion is also the writer of the original song “Never Despair.”