the great BFP mix swap 2

[suebee]

Originally Posted by tonaderspeisung

i understand where you are coming from but i'd like this swap to be more than an exchange
i'd like it to be about making connections
not best friends for life, soul mates or crazy stuff like that
but a real world human connection
maybe this is all naval gazing philosophy but it is why i volunteered to organize the swap

you put a lot of work into your last mix
i received a copy of your mix - it was great
i just played it again
the work you put in showed - cover art, song flow, the way certain instrumentation flowed from one track to another - really great
as i type this and your mix is playing i know a real human is reading this on the other side of the data bits hurling through space
a real human connection
i think that is lost on the larger swap groups full of mass thank you/ reps to anonymous screen names

id like this swap to be an opportunity to make more connections like that

i propose that the swap groups remain small and everyone is free to pm and make arrangements to swap with people they are not grouped
this will build personal investment in the swap and foster the human exchanges i'd like this swap to achieve





the swap list thus far:
● QueenofSmirks
● Gemme
● Ebon
● Logicaly
● tonaderspeisung
● Suebee
● Daywalker
● Diva
● rainintothesea
● ALovelyKiss
● Fancy

Just a thought on what I've highlighted above: the big advantage of a swap is that we don't HAVE TO make all those arrangements with each individual to exchange our cd's.
My girl came up with a suggestion tonight when I was discussing this with her: a small group for those who prefer that, and a larger group for those who would prefer that. It would be nice to hear from everyone as to their preference.

Sue

[tonaderspeisung]

the fact that we don't have to interact with each individual is really my whole point

i'd like swap 2 to be an opportunity to wave to your neighbor

the only extra arrangements necessary are a quick - hi, wanna trade too?
smaller groups just give everyone an opening to say hi to each other


the swap list thus far:
● QueenofSmirks
● Gemme
● Ebon
● Logicaly
● tonaderspeisung
● Suebee
● Daywalker
● Diva
● rainintothesea
● ALovelyKiss
● Fancy
● xxfemmexx

[Daywalker]

Smaller groups ~ my attention span has a mind of it's own.

[xxfemmexx]

I officially made my way over here to this thread I am in like I said on the other post. Just got done reading everything thats been said I understand the reason for small swap groups but I am also willing to do bigger ones or even 1 on 1's with anyone who wants more swaps.

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[Waldo]

As the originator of the CDX I'll pipe in to say the reason for the small swap set originates is that fact that many people run into burn limits on their mix. If you use iTunes and get all your music from a source with DRM you'll find that you can only burn that mix so many times before you're forced to change the mix.

You're free to do what you want, but my recommendation is to keep it small.

[QueenofSmirks]

I prefer smaller groups. More than that, I prefer to follow what the coordinator would like to do, since this is a volunteer effort on the coordinator's part - a rather large effort, I might add. There were suggestions made for those who want to participate with larger groups, so it seems to me the question has been asked and answered more than once.

[tonaderspeisung]

2 days left to register mix swap 2

if you'd like to join the fun or share your opinions and swap ideas
there is no time like the present
i appreciate all the feedback

groups and further instructions will be announced on monday

the swap list thus far:
● QueenofSmirks
● Gemme
● Ebon
● Logicaly
● tonaderspeisung
● Suebee
● Daywalker
● Diva
● rainintothesea
● ALovelyKiss
● Fancy
● xxfemmexx
● desdansmoncoeur

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Waldo

As the originator of the CDX I'll pipe in to say the reason for the small swap set originates is that fact that many people run into burn limits on their mix. If you use iTunes and get all your music from a source with DRM you'll find that you can only burn that mix so many times before you're forced to change the mix.

You're free to do what you want, but my recommendation is to keep it small.

This is an interesting point and one I wasn't aware of. Thanks for mentioning it! Although....couldn't they just change the order of the songs but leave them the same songs? This will be my first music exchange, so I may very well run into problems myself, and it's good to know what's generally feasible.

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by Gemme

This is an interesting point and one I wasn't aware of. Thanks for mentioning it! Although....couldn't they just change the order of the songs but leave them the same songs? This will be my first music exchange, so I may very well run into problems myself, and it's good to know what's generally feasible.

I'm unsure if that would work, actually. It's been a long time since it came up, but I think the music signature may negate that possibility. HOWEVER, which it *may* technically be possible there are more than a few people who consider their mix to be a work of personal expression and work diligently to ensure that each song flows perfectly into the next and the very idea of "just change the order" is heretic to them. But I digress.

[tonaderspeisung]

last call
swap 2 groups will be assigned tomorrow

[suebee]

Do we have a tally in regards to preference for group size?

[suebee]

I guess I'll sit this one out. Have fun everyone!

[tonaderspeisung]

thank you everyone for your interest in mix swap 2
registration is now closed and the following swap groups have been randomly selected

group 1
Ebon
Daywalker
ALovelyKiss

group 2
tonaderspeisung
xxfemmexx
desdansmoncoeur

group 3
QueenofSmirks
Fancy
Logicaly

group 4
Diva
rainintothesea
Gemme

Randomized list generated Jan 24 2011 at 12:54:55


the mix mailing deadline is Friday February 18th 2011
specific mailing details will be provided via private message

go forth and create your masterpiece

[QueenofSmirks]

Originally Posted by tonaderspeisung

group 1
Ebon
Daywalker
ALovelyKiss

group 2
tonaderspeisung
xxfemmexx
desdansmoncoeur

group 4
Diva
rainintothesea
Gemme

If any of the other group members would like a copy of my CD, please email me your name and shipping address to queenofsmirks@msn.com.

Looking forward to swapping! (wait, that sounded .... nevermind! *grin* )

[tonaderspeisung]

how are the mixes coming along?

i attempted to tell the story of my favorite movie via track list but don't have a song that adequately portrays just how dark ben's intentions are towards little danny

so i'm starting over from scratch

remember mixes should be finished and mailed by the 18th
that's 9 more days

[bright_arrow]

I have a lot of music, but none of it is anything like hidden dark and deep from the depths of somewhere so I'm not sure what I have will be "new".

And I was trying to go with a theme/genre...

Needless to say I am still scratching my head a little LOL

[tonaderspeisung]

are we gonna make the deadline?

all mixes should be mailed to the drop point by tomorrow

i just finished making all my covers

[Daywalker]

The Pneumonia has me behind by a day.


But I will expedite said task thru quick delivery system.


No fancy labels, just another round metal Gift to make ya move

[bright_arrow]

Originally Posted by tonaderspeisung

are we gonna make the deadline?

all mixes should be mailed to the drop point by tomorrow

i just finished making all my covers

I remembered tonight we used all our stamps for Christmas cards, so I made a 10pm stop at my bank atm where they, luckily, sell stamps!

I never, ever have cash so boi is breaking hys $10 at work tonight to give me $5 bill to include.

They will be dropped in the mail in the morning before it's collected

I'd go to the post office but it's located in a hectic hell-ish, uber busy place so I'll be sending it off from home in bubble-wrap cushioned mailers

[QueenofSmirks]

Originally Posted by tonaderspeisung

are we gonna make the deadline?

all mixes should be mailed to the drop point by tomorrow

i just finished making all my covers

Mine are burned, but I realized today I didn't have anything to ship them in! So, I'm going to try to drop the tomorrow!