Foot.ie Music Exchange

**jebus** · 28/05/2008, 3:26 PM

I was reminded of a playlist exchange I was involved with on a different forum once upon a time (Weezer boards) and was wondering if anyone here would be interested in the idea. Basically you get a group (or groups I guess) of between 10-20 people and each member of the group takes it in turn to make a mix CD for the other members of the group. Say if myself, Dahamsta, Kingdom Hoop, LtiD, Gael, SLK, Bluebeard, Raptor, Dodge and bella were a group, I'd do a playlist, make 9 copies of it and post them to the other members of the group (or whatever method of delivary is decided on). The week after that Dahamsta would do the same, Hoop the week after and so on til it gets around to myself and the cycle starts again.

When I was involved in one before it was a good way of hearing about new music, and getting classic tracks that you may love but may not have on CD. There probably is an easier way to do it than through CD in this day and age, but honestly the excitement used to come through not knowing what was gonna be on the CD until you open the package. Plus you get the sense of self satisfaction when you get praised for your mix CD making abilities

Whats people's thoughts on this?

**paul_oshea** · 28/05/2008, 3:29 PM

i would but i dont think anyone would listen to my playlist. And more importantly I don't think i'd listen to anyone elses given the amount of threads on all these one year wonder hippie indie esque bands that appear on this forum and never to be spoken about the following year. I'd love to be able to influence ppls choice to focus on music as well as the lyrics, hence the reason bands I listen to are so much bigger in non-english speaking countries ( or at least english as a foreign language ), but I don't think people in general have "that" opened a mind when it comes to listening to music.

Jebus, it sounds like a good idea though for the group mentioned

**jebus** · 28/05/2008, 3:39 PM

I think you'd be surprised Paul, I'd have anything from Common to Daniel Johnston to Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Chopin to Amadau et Miriam on in my place, and often people would ask what it is and can they borrow it. People like different things given the chance

PS. You're not into metal are you? The only form of music bar that hampster dance stuff that scummers listen to that I just can't stand

**paul_oshea** · 28/05/2008, 4:07 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

I think you'd be surprised Paul, I'd have anything from Common to Daniel Johnston to Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Chopin to Amadau et Miriam on in my place, and often people would ask what it is and can they borrow it. People like different things given the chance

PS. You're not into metal are you? The only form of music bar that hampster dance stuff that scummers listen to that I just can't stand

Point in case proven.

**jebus** · 28/05/2008, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Point in case proven.

I cast thee out!

**Lionel Ritchie** · 28/05/2008, 6:13 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

PS. You're not into metal are you? The only form of music bar that hampster dance stuff that scummers listen to that I just can't stand

Paul might say he's into metal, but I've crossed swords with him on the subject of old and, frankly I'd call much of it false metal.

I'd be interested in this. I can send you some proper metal and I can send Paul HMHBs Upon Westminster Bridge the lyrics of which include...
"Oh help me Mrs Medlicott
I don’t know what to do
I’ve only got three bullets
And there’s four of Motley Crue"

**Réiteoir** · 28/05/2008, 6:19 PM

i'd certainly be interested

**jebus** · 28/05/2008, 6:26 PM

Jebus, Lionel and Reiteoir so far. Not looking good for Paul on the recommendation front but if he wants in he is in I guess!

Anymore takers?

**SligoBrewer** · 28/05/2008, 6:41 PM

Ah yeah sure stick me in.

I'll post up my Last.fm so people can take a gander at what i listen to.

**paul_oshea** · 28/05/2008, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

Paul might say he's into metal, but I've crossed swords with him on the subject of old and, frankly I'd call much of it false metal.

I'd be interested in this. I can send you some proper metal and I can send Paul HMHBs Upon Westminster Bridge the lyrics of which include...
"Oh help me Mrs Medlicott
I don’t know what to do
I’ve only got three bullets
And there’s four of Motley Crue"

Remember I said I am open minded, all types of everything Lionel

**Flawless** · 29/05/2008, 12:15 AM

I'd be up for it, very varied taste though!!, from hip-hop to acoustic, to punk and trance, indie and rock, ah i just love a lot!

**Wangball** · 29/05/2008, 7:14 AM

I am interested also, sounds like a great idea

**noby** · 29/05/2008, 7:48 AM

Count me in if it happens.
I'm guessing Adam wouldn't be too keen on us posting download links, so maybe the old fashioned postal method might suit best.

Are these going to be themed mixes, or anything goes?

**jebus** · 29/05/2008, 8:09 AM

So myself, Lionel, Reiteoir, Wangball, Sligobrewer, Flawless, Noby, Paul O'Shea (right?), so we need two more and we'll do a trial run on that

**noby** · 29/05/2008, 8:21 AM

Far too expensive I know, but this looks deadly.

**Block G Raptor** · 29/05/2008, 8:25 AM

Deadly, add me to the list

**jebus** · 29/05/2008, 12:53 PM

One more spot left so and we'll get this moving

**noby** · 29/05/2008, 1:19 PM

Meanwhile, any suggestions on the workings of this?
Is everybody happy with posting the cds?
Is downloading a possibility (if it is kept away from public forums)?
Do we post the playlists up on a thread here, for discussion purposes?
Are there subjects/themes for the cds, or is this up to the compiler?
Do I really want a mix tape from Paul? (j/k)

**paul_oshea** · 29/05/2008, 1:35 PM

It would be handier to create a download playlist of cd size.
I think I can provide a server for this, will have to check.
We could create a mailing list seperate to this thread for this.
We could then create a thread for each persons playlist.
No you probably don't but I wont fill it with songs of one genre.

That way he keeps all parties happy.

**jebus** · 29/05/2008, 1:36 PM

Meanwhile, any suggestions on the workings of this?
I think CDs work best, but I'm not really into downloading so someone might have a better suggestion. I do like the excitement of opening a package though

Is everybody happy with posting the cds?
I am anyway

Is downloading a possibility (if it is kept away from public forums)?
Anyone? Oops Paul has answered this

Do we post the playlists up on a thread here, for discussion purposes?
After we have recieved a CD/playlist I think it would be a good idea, not before though, it would ruin the surprise of how bad Paul's CD is gonna be

Are there subjects/themes for the cds, or is this up to the compiler?
I was thinking along the lines of whatever the compiler wants, but whatever suits

Do I really want a mix tape from Paul? (j/k)
His mix tape is really gonna be the red headed stepchild in this group isn't it