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January 01, 2009
CD Swap 2009!: Anybody ready for a new year of music?
If interested, please send me an email and include:
1. your name and your spofi alias
2. your mailing addy
3. your email addy.....
I will then divide us into groups (same as before), then the swap can commence!
The deadline to sign up will be Jan 21st (that gives everyone three weeks to email me).
My email: daftpunkin@hotmail.com
Thanks, owlhouse. I got your info.
posted by BoKnows at 05:25 PM on January 01, 2009
For those unfamiliar with the swap:
The idea is to provide your fellow spofites with your favorite genre, band, or artist by burning your mix on a few discs, then you will mail the cds to the members of your group (last year it was 4 or 5). In turn, you will receive a copy of their favorites. Keep in mind that not all of spofi is in the US, there are members from Australia, England and even as far away as Canada. So plan on spending a few bucks per cd to ship. (I sent to Australia last year and I don't remember any significant increase in postage.)
CD disc art, cover art, content and mix length are entirely up to you. Try to include some local music and/or obscure favorites along with your favorite mainstream choices. Be Creative!!
The only rule of CD Swap is don't talk about...wait, I mean, the only rule of CD Swap is, if you sign up and you are placed in a group...Please follow through with sending your copies!! If you do sign up and decide not to be involved, email me (at the addy above) and I can fill the spot for the group.
If you need ideas or you want to tailor your cd to the tastes of your group, terrapin started a Sportsfilter group on Last.fm. (Details for that group can be found on the sidelines on the front page.)
Also, I know there is a collective song list from many of the mixes sent in the past. If any of you can post a link, that would be appreciated.
posted by BoKnows at 09:15 PM on January 01, 2009
Also, I know there is a collective song list from many of the mixes sent in the past. If any of you can post a link, that would be appreciated.
Partial Year 1 List Partial Year 2 List Only thread I could find with track lists from last year is here.
posted by goddam at 01:57 AM on January 02, 2009
Don't be afraid to sign up people. I can't do it this time so nobody will be receiving Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" at double speed. Well, at least not from me.
posted by apoch at 10:03 AM on January 05, 2009
Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" at double speed.
posted by geekyguy at 03:51 PM on January 05, 2009
Good god.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 07:45 PM on January 05, 2009
Some of the lyrics take a twisted lyric when imagining Alvin and the Chipmunks singing it. "I hope my boyfriend don't mind it." hahaha.
posted by apoch at 08:02 PM on January 05, 2009
I never did send out any cd's last time, but I never received any either. Of course, I did say that I was moving and nobody should send me a CD until they have my new address. After digging through my email for an hour though, I see that it was lil_brown_bat, qbert72, and Ufez. I did put a playlist together though and will send it to them if they are still interested. Just let me know if the addresses I have from last year are still valid and will send them out ASAP.
posted by MrFrisby at 10:32 PM on January 05, 2009
Shit, at double speed I can fit twice as many songs this year. Cool.
posted by BoKnows at 01:42 AM on January 06, 2009
BoKnows, when I was playing around with it last year, I discovered that 150% speed works a lot better than 200% speed for most songs. Some sound good at 175% and even fewer actually sounded good at 200%.
posted by apoch at 04:10 AM on January 06, 2009
Cool, thanks for the trial and error. You have saved me even more time.
posted by BoKnows at 12:44 PM on January 06, 2009
I'll give this thing a whirl. Just dropped you the e-mail, Bo.
posted by boredom_08 at 12:47 PM on January 06, 2009
Okay folks, we have at least one solid group so far. Still seem to be short some of the usual suspects.
I can tell you that the CD's I got last year are still in rotation in my truck and I couldn't wait for 2009 to come in order to do this again.
And owlhouse, this year, I'll make a more neighbor-friendly mix.
posted by BoKnows at 06:19 PM on January 07, 2009
I just don't have the time right now. If I were to sign up, my group members would be bummed at me.
posted by NoMich at 10:13 PM on January 07, 2009
I'm in, but I refuse to be on time. I'll drop you an email this weekend, Bo.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 07:20 PM on January 09, 2009
I'm in the same boat as NoMich. School is kicking my ass (no coincidence that I've been active the last few weeks - winter break!) Got some great stuff last year, though, and would encourage any fence-sitters to join up. There's just too much good stuff out there to be discovered!
p.s. did Katy Perry ever give any acknowledgment to Jill Soubule for ripping her song off?
posted by tahoemoj at 01:03 PM on January 10, 2009
I milked a goat and I liieeeked it!
posted by NoMich at 01:52 PM on January 10, 2009
YoBo, I'll send you what I have from last years swap asap. If there's a need for one more I'll go again, the muzic I have received the last three years has been fantastic. I'll second tahoemoj, there is just so much stuff out there that getting copies of what others listen too increases my collection with some really cool shit.
With over 10,000 songs if anyone is looking for something in particular (Jill Soubule solo version of "I Kissed a Girl" recorded live at 105.9 L.A. anybody? [j/k]) Also I am looking for any live shows (any band/artist) anybody? And yea like the name Folk/Rock, is my fav.
OK maybe TMI but I love goats milk!
(not really)
posted by Folkways at 01:42 PM on January 12, 2009
Folkways, I was hoping you'd come around. The sign-ups have been pretty slow. I'd really like to include you, that would get us to two pretty solid groups. Let me know via email if you're willing.
posted by BoKnows at 11:52 PM on January 12, 2009
CORRECTIONS --- The Jill Sobule is from KSCA LIVE FROM THE MUSIC HALL vol. 2, FM 101.9 LA.
OK I have shit for brains, but where are the emails listed now? Cant find ya Bo. Again if anyone would like some OLD blue's or a reggae set let me know.
posted by Folkways at 01:23 PM on January 13, 2009
It's right at the top of the page:)
posted by BoKnows at 10:07 PM on January 13, 2009
I'm in. I'm always in. But don't forget the overseas postage, if people are on a budget.