Holograms

Things are getting out of control.  As everyone has heard by now, Tupac made a surprise performance at this year’s Coachella.  For those who don’t know, Coachella is an annual Music and Arts Festival held in the dessert of California that showcases up and coming artists.  It’s pretty much like Woodstock; there are artist from several genres including Indie, Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic Music etc.  Apparently, Tupac wanted in on some of the action too!  Dr. Dre and Snoop had Tupac join them on stage via hologram to perform “Hail Mary” and “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.”  I’m not going to lie; it was pretty impressive but also seriously creepy at the same time.  Look at the clip.  They have Tupac’s appearance, moves, voice, and tattoos perfected. 

Here’s the problem….

I see this one great idea that entertainers, fans, and the media are going to take it and run with it.  Whether people want to admit it or not, the hologram was kind of bizarre and creepy as it was shocking.  With that said I know that another hologram performance of a deceased musician is on the way.  BY ALL MEANS PLEASE DON’T.  Please don’t bring back Biggie, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elvis, Marvin Gaye, John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Dick Clark or ANYBODY else you can think of.  Seriously…for once can we let a musician rest in peace?  (Follow me @eyediditmyway)