August 1, 2002

  • I've just started work on a stuff tape (what some call a mix tape). It's for a friend of mine.  I'm extemely picky with these tapes, and I make each one specifically for a person. I've only made half a dozen, and I haven't done one in several years. They take a long time (weeks at least) to put together, and extreme care is taken with respect to variety and sequencing...


    This one will probably end up as a CD though, not a tape. It's easier that way. I'm not entirely sure.


    It's a fun process to go through. In starting this one, I dug out the tracklistings from several previous tapes (I'm a real archivist). The lists reminded me of a bunch of important songs which I haven't listened to for a while. It's going to be interesting trying to balance important songs from my past with my current listening habits.


    Anyhow, since I'm sure you'll all be on the edge of your seats, I'll keep you informed as to my progress


    Take care
    -J-

Comments (3)

  • Ah the mix tape...I love making them. I like to choose songs that I think go along with a persons personality or songs that remind me of the person i'm giving the tape to. It's such a  fun creative process.

    what I've found invigorating though is making a mix tape for yourself. Have you ever done that? Make a tape for yourself that tells your story and has songs that remind you of yourself?

    Have fun,

    Shane

  • What kind of music?

  • Yes I'm curious to know what types of music too.

    I have two mix tapes that I've made for myself. One which I play when I'm feeling a touch melancholy, and the other to rock the house when I need to do a major houescleaning or I'm really pissed at the kids.

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