The beat was building to the bog drop. The Ibiza speakeasy crowd was begging for it, and Gala Girl was about to give them what they wanted. She’d seen this so many times before, and she never got tired of it. She could get lost in that beat forever, living out her entire future there, never worrying about her VINC directives or cloak-and-dagger intrigue ever again.
Getting closer to the drop, Gala Girl started jumping up and down–Slowly at first, but then picking up momentum and watching the waiting crowd mimic her movement with blocky hands in the air. She started swatting down the air with her right hand as her left masterfully worked some knobs and sliders with fingerless ease.
She shouted into the mic right into the big drop and the crowd went wild. If her mission brief had been accurate, this crowd consisted of mostly ProtoVOX, so she wondered why so many of them were dancing with such joyful abandon. It was almost like they were breaking their VINC conditioning before her eyes, cutting loose like any real VOX with a soul. Gala Girl could feel it in her (soul?) core– Music has the power to break bonds, to forge new connections, even to transcend time and space.
Suddenly a portal opened in the middle of the dance floor and Gala Girl was snapped back to the reality of her mission. Just as VINC had projected, this could only be the arrival of FutureBoy… The target.
As the portal cloud cleared and the dancers continued to wildly gesticulate all around, a magnificently stylish VOX came into clear view. She tried avert her gaze, but everything about him was so unique, so original, so perfect. From the flat-billed cap and the dark sunglasses that were as expressive as most ProtoVOX eyes to the graceful yet subtle dance moves that seemed innate to his being, FutureBoy was an impressive specimen.
She had already gotten his attention. FutureBoy was staring at her from across the dance floor. A smile crept over Gala Girl’s face, and for once she was glad that no mouth was there to blow her cover. Target engaged. Phase 1 complete.
Presented by FutureBoy and Gala Girl, Future Boxes are now available on Gala Music in limited supply. For only $4.99, each Future Box contains three items. From exclusive NFT tracks from our heroes to limited IRL merch, $GALA, $MUSIC, playable VOX characters and more, these boxes are sure to equip you for the epic future of interoperability with VOX and Gala Music!
David Ciente is back with his second track on Gala Music, a unique fusion of electronic dance music and rich Romanian traditions that you won’t want to miss. “Dum Dum Dum” hits the platform with its Signature Edition NFT run tomorrow, bringing ancient melodies to the global stage through a modern EDM lens.
About “Dum Dum Dum”
“Dum Dum Dum” is an electrifying EDM instrumental piece that ingeniously weaves in elements of Romania’s traditional music. Spotlighting nearly forgotten Romanian traditions, “Dum Dum Dum” creates a captivating blend of old and new. The accompanying video features the traditional Romanian mask, a symbol of cultural heritage worn on various occasions, adding a visual dimension to an already awesome auditory experience. David Ciente describes the process as both fun and challenging, blending ancient melodies with modern sonic techniques to produce a truly unique sound.
David Ciente is an innovative musician dedicated to bridging the gap between old and new cultures. By fusing EDM with authentic traditional music, he promotes a unique “World EDM” genre. With a decade of experience producing hits for artists like INNA, Selena Gomez, and Pitbull, and working with legends such as Alicia Keys, Noah Cyrus, Breyan Isaac, and Adam Lambert, David has now turned his focus to exploring his Romanian roots. His mission is to bring these ancient traditions to a global audience, and “Dum Dum Dum” is a testament to this vision.
Revisit David’s First Gala Music Track: “Roots”
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out David Ciente’s debut track, “Roots.” Still available as a Signature Edition and accompanied by a video on Gala Music, “Roots” is a special composition that combines ancestral Romanian music with EDM and Dubstep. It features live sounds captured in the heart of Romania, showcasing the traditional way of life with oxen and wooden oxcarts transporting hay.
By listening to and owning David Ciente’s tracks on Gala Music, you are not only enjoying cutting-edge music but also supporting the preservation and global dissemination of Romanian cultural traditions. Plus, owning these tracks allows you to participate in Gala Music’s unique rewards system, where you can stack $MUSIC tokens by pairing your tracks with active Jukebox Nodes. The more listens your paired track gets, the more rewards you’ll see.
Dive into a musical journey that blends the ancient with the modern and experience the vibrant Romanian culture through a new lens. Visit Gala Music to listen and be part of this cultural revival.
After what felt like an eternity of chilling, FutureBoy bobbed his head to life and emerged from his LoFi trance state of hibernation to a world filled with bumping beats and pristine right angles.
Racing with a flood of creative thoughts ranging from the present to the future, FutureBoy’s mind struggled for a grip on the one aspect of time that had always eluded him: The past. When the now is so epic and the future is packed with such monumental ideas, who could possibly leave room for memories? Still, he could recognize the low-lighted room around, the musty couch beneath, and his faithful companion pecking away at the controller like a feather clad video game goddess.
“Pluck!” he suddenly exclaimed, and at the sound of her name, she looked up rigidly from her pecking, ready to spring into action.
The soothing sick beats were bumping as loud as ever from the pixelated record player in the corner of the bachelor pad. Good cleaning groove, he thought. With a big yawn from his mouthless face, FutureBoy was about to get up when he felt a strange tingling through his skeleton.
“Something is about to happen,” said FutureBoy, rising to his feet and dusting off his jacket’s front plane.
“Bercawlk,” Chicken replied. She had a unique way of spelling chicken sounds.
Suddenly a strange and otherworldly portal appeared and both FutureBoy and Pluck were relocated to a trendy beachside speakeasy. Using his uncanny sense of geo-location, FutureBoy knew instantly that he was in Ibiza, Spain. All around, the VOX were dancing, waving their jointless arms, kicking their legs and bobbing their heads to the beat.
With a quick glance at the stage, FutureBoy fell in love.
Behind a DJ rig that was sleeker, shinier and squarer than anything FutureBoy could imagine, stood a vision of beauty cubed. She was more than a DJ. She was the life of the party. She was the flippingparty. She made the rest of the VOX chumps in the speakeasy look like Legos. Without her, this entire animation would completely lack a focal point. FutureBoy was so enamored that he was oblivious to Chicken’s incessant pecking at his left ankle.
He could count only a few pixels in her eyes, so it was a wonder they could contain such boundless beauty. When they looked back at him, their future life together flashed through his mind in an instant he never wanted to end.
Presented by FutureBoy and Gala Girl, Future Boxes are now available on Gala Music in limited supply. For only $4.99, each Future Box contains three items. From exclusive NFT tracks from our heroes to limited IRL merch, $GALA, $MUSIC, playable VOX characters and more, these boxes are sure to equip you for the epic future of interoperability with VOX and Gala Music!
At Gala, this time of year holds a tradition called May Mayhem, where we pile activities, opportunities and additional rewards onto our already prosperous community. It’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate the people who make it all possible and show our appreciation.
In metaversal collaboration with VOX’s very own FutureBoy, Gala Music is pleased to announce a special promotion through the end of the month… Introducing the Gala Music Future Box!
In this one-of-a-kind event, FutureBoy is joining forces with a new character from the VOX realm… As the first in a brand new line of distinct personality ProtoVOX, Gala Girl was given mad DJ skills by her creators at VINC. We’re pleased to announce that DJ Gala Girl is making her Gala Music debut with a track of her own!
These fresh tracks from both FutureBoy and Gala Girl will only be found inside Future Boxes!
Gala Girl is ready to get the party started with her mad DJ skills.
Mystery Boxes are an exciting way for us to offer rare prize opportunities. Sometimes we drop artist specific Mystery Boxes, packed with chances to win, rare merch, limited edition collectibles and more. At other times we offer Mystery Boxes that include a variety of prizes from across the Gala ecosystems.
Purchase and pair any NFT track before the end of May to get a free Future Box reward!
For the next couple months while supplies last, this special Future Box will be available to own. Pick up as many as you like for $4.99 each. Additionally, for every NFT track you purchase(or have already purchased this month), you’ll receive a free Future Box!
To qualify for the free Future Box, you must purchase an NFT track from the Gala Music store and pair it with a Jukebox node before the end of May (PT time).
Please note that purchasing a track alone does not qualify you for a free Future Box– You must also pair your track with an active Jukebox Node (through your Collection) at no additional cost. This action will also unlock your regular $MUSIC rewards for that track.
Inside the Future Box
Inside the box, you’ll find three items from the following list:
Various quantities of $MUSIC
$GALA
Jukebox Node license – valued at ~$2000 (up to 100 total throughout promo)
Gala Music Windbreaker – $100 value
One (1) Ticket to win a 1 of 1 Gala Music varsity jacket*
New NFT track from FutureBoy
New NFT track from Gala Girl
Gala Girl cosmetic VOX outfit
*The giveawaydrawing for the 1-of-1 varsity jacket will be held following the July 31st end of the Future Box promotion. Tickets that are revealed following July 31st will be rolled over to a future event.
If you haven’t been checking on the latest Gala Music NFTs, you’ve been missing out on some amazing music from a massive variety of new artists, but not to worry! You can listen to everything on the Gala Music platform and app for free, whether or not you own track NFTs. In fact, you can qualify for regular $MUSIC rewards simply for listening to music every day.
Each week, we release more than 20 Signature Edition tracks, adding to the rapidly expanding Gala Music catalog and elevating the careers of our growing artist roster. Check out this week’s new NFT tracks in this blog.
Download the Gala Music app to listen on the go with your favorite device, customize playlists, attend virtual live shows and much more.
To power our network of decentralized music, Gala Music has introduced a groundbreaking concept known as Jukebox Nodes. Part of a larger framework called DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network), these nodes empower individuals to participate directly in hosting and distributing music on the platform.
By becoming a Jukebox Node operator, users can contribute to a global network that supports the Gala Music ecosystem, enhancing music accessibility and unlocking some serious potential $MUSIC rewards.
Hosting Tracks on a Jukebox Node
In order to generate $MUSIC rewards based on their platform plays, NFT tracks must be paired with an active Jukebox Node. Pairing is always initiated by the track owner, and the track owner has the option to pair to a specific Jukebox Node if they wish. This pairing action is essentially hosting the track on the decentralized Gala Music servers, making it accessible to listeners and eligible for reward distribution based on plays.
Each Jukebox Node has a limited number of slots where track NFTs can be placed. While a standard Jukebox Node starts with 10 available slots, Jukebox Node operators have the option to purchase upgrades, adding more slots and thereby increasing the potential $MUSIC rewards generated for hosting tracks on that node.
Understanding DePIN
A DePIN, or Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network, is a network where the infrastructure is distributed among numerous independent operators rather than centralized in a single location or controlled by a single entity. For example, Spotify relies on its centralized data centers in multiple global locations. In contrast, Gala Music streaming is hosted entirely on its distributed network of Jukebox Nodes, operated by community members who are licensed to run them in exchange for rewards.
This approach not only enhances the resilience and scalability of the network but also democratizes the economic benefits, allowing individuals to contribute to and benefit from the system.
The Role of Jukebox Nodes
Jukebox Nodes are the backbone of the Gala Music platform. They host and serve music tracks to listeners, ensuring that music is always available and accessible. Any licensed user with the necessary hardware and internet connection can set up a Jukebox Node and start hosting music. This decentralization helps prevent the system from having single points of failure, which are common in traditional centralized servers.
As the platform’s streaming demands increase, more JukeBox Node licenses are sold to accommodate the hosting needs.
In blockchain terminology, a ‘workload’ refers to the tasks that nodes perform to maintain the network. For Jukebox Nodes, the primary workload involves hosting and streaming music tracks. These tasks are crucial because they ensure that music is always available to users whenever they want to listen. By fulfilling these workloads, Jukebox Nodes support the entire ecosystem, ensuring its operability and reliability.
Rewards for Node Operators
Operating a Jukebox Node is not only about supporting the network but also about gathering rewards. Node operators are basically allowing their computers to act as GalaChain employees, receiving $MUSIC tokens as compensation for their contributions.
$MUSIC rewards are generated based on several factors, including the number of tracks hosted, the uptime of the node (a minimum of 20 hours daily is required), and the popularity of the music streamed from their node. This incentivizes operators to maintain their nodes actively and ensures that popular tracks are readily available, enhancing listener satisfaction.
Each Gala Music Jukebox Node has a limited number of slots where hosted tracks will live as long as they are paired with that node.
Every new Jukebox Node comes with 10 slots, but all Jukebox Nodes can be upgraded to contain additional slots. By adding slots to a Jukebox Node, an operator can increase their potential $MUSIC rewards by hosting more music.
Each new slot may be purchased with $MUSIC alone. For a more detailed guide on how to purchase additional slots for your Jukebox Node, check out THIS SUPPORT ARTICLE.
How Node Operators Benefit the Ecosystem
Node operators play a critical role in the Gala Music ecosystem by:
Ensuring Availability: By hosting music tracks, operators ensure that there is no downtime, which can be a significant issue with centralized servers.
Enhancing Performance: Distributed hosting reduces latency since music is streamed from a node geographically closer to the listener.
Growing the Platform: As more nodes join the network, the platform’s capacity to host and stream music increases, which can accommodate more users and tracks without the need for significant infrastructure investment from Gala Music itself.
Setting Up and Running a Jukebox Node
If you are newly licensed to operate a Gala Music Jukebox Node, follow these instructions to begin operating your node and hosting tracks.
Download the Gala Node Software
Login with your Gala account credentials at https://node.gala.com/ and navigate to the “Download” menu. Download the software for your operating system (Windows, macOS or Linux).
Install the Gala Node Software on Your Computer
Follow the instructions on the page to install the software on your computer. For more in-depth instructions on installing the Gala Node software, please consult the following guides, which will walk you through the installation on each operating system.
Once the Gala Node Software is properly configured and your Node license appears in your dashboard, you must activate your node on Gala Music to begin running its workload and hosting tracks. This can be done through the “Nodes” page when logged into your account on Gala Music. For detailed instructions, please read THIS SUPPORT ARTICLE.
Powering the Revolution
Gala Music Jukebox Nodes represent a unique opportunity for individuals to engage with web3 technology in a meaningful way. By operating a node, you not only gain rewards through $MUSIC tokens but also contribute to a decentralized music streaming network that empowers artists and fans alike.
This system challenges traditional music distribution models while paving the way for a more inclusive, efficient and user-driven future in digital entertainment. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a music lover or someone curious about the potential of blockchain, setting up a Jukebox Node offers a front-row seat to the future of music.
