Some of you will recall that back in summer/fall of '08, a group of us got together, shared and reviewed each-other's mixtapes here on the org. I thought it was far and away one of the most fun things I've ever done on this site.

Is there any energy out there around doing this again? Might any of you want to participate/lead/etc?
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YES, YES, YES!!! It's too bad Herman isn't around anymore to help organize it again.


For those not in the know, the original ORG MIXTAPE PROJECT: http://prince.org/msg/8/287058

I have a few early ones I could rip and share.

I would definitely participate. I was part of several mixCD exchanges on another music site, and it's always a blast.

I'd like to participate. I still have the mixtape I planned before (in hopes that there would be a part 2).

I should rip my Fuck 101, and Fuck 102 mixtapes! That'd be hot.

Rules are one mix per orger, ten songs only.

sextonseven said:

That's a little unrealistic, especially is an older mix tape already has more than 10 songs on it. How about expanding it to say "No more than 80 minutes", which is one full CD. I would imagine most would be less than that anyway.

Or just let people share, and leave it at that.


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ernestsewell said:

Just stop. Right now. If I didn't win on this point, you won't either

10 songs, it was hard as hell because I had 60 contenders but I managed to do it. Don't ask about the Video B side thread though

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Yeah, like I've ever followed the rules.

ernestsewell said:

B side threads

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I meant about the 10 songs.

ernestsewell said:

You'll get banned. I tried putting an 11th song and you would have thought my name was Marie Antoinette. I was only trying to feed the masses!

Are we going with something other than just the 10 songs? Is there a theme or just the 10 songs as the guideline? I doubt anything as magical would come forth like that other project but I'd definitely do this again

Mixtape? Are we talking about making a mix of songs that are mixed, blended by tempo, and crossfaded like IAintTheOne does?

vainandy said:

could be. If I'm not mistaken, all the mixes were NOT mixed in that way. Just 10 songs. This went agains my DJ grain but in the end, it was truly perfect.

I like the idea of 10 songs. It's short, compact, tight and focused. More of a challenge.

NoVideo said:

It's challenging as hell!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I can do it.

ernestsewell said:

If I did it ANYONE CAN! You have no idea how hard this project tested my limits but it became one of the most beautiful things to ever happen to me

ernestsewell said:

18 orgers were able to follow those rules just fine last time so unrealistic it is not.

But if everyone agrees to change the track number this time around then I have no problem with that. I personally would prefer ten songs each though to keep the mixes short and sweet.

are these physical CDs sent to all participants, or are they uploaded for folks to d/load? And do peeps do artwork as well generally?

NoVideo said:

True. I think a podcast site like BeanPod.com would be best for folks to listen, unless there are other sites to judge from. Just clear links to the mixes is best of course. No digging. I think the physical CD is too hard and time heavy. I don't see the need for artwork either, not for this project.

NoVideo said:

Last time we uploaded all our mixes to 8tracks.com so anyone could listen. I think almost everyone found artwork for their mix. See the old thread for links to everyone's individual mixtape threads: http://prince.org/msg/8/287058

I'd be fine with either physical CDs or downloadable, but I think the artwork is kinda cool in general for mixed CD projects. It makes it seem less like just a random collection of songs and gives it coherence as an actual mix, IMHO. But I'm fine with whatever is decided.

sextonseven said:

coolio!

Just my ...

* 10 songs should be the limit. Not only does that make for a challenging exercise in discipline, but I generally found mixes that went long in Round 1 tended to become work to listen to and review.

* Themes should be optional, but I think they really added substance and focus to the mixes in Round 1. Of course, each participant has the prerogative to string together songs along whatever guidelines (or not) that he/she desires.

* 8tracks.com worked out really well. Unfortunately, there was no way to crossfade the songs, but the site was easily accessible, free, and not slow as heck. If someone knows a comparable site that will accommodate crossfading, that'd be great!

* Artwork should be optional, but, like themes, it added a certain enrichment to the mixes. One of the coolest thing about last time was seeing the overall aesthetic each orger constructed around the stuff they put together.

* We should go with no more than, say, 15 participants for this round. If we do one mix per week, that'll take us well into the spring (or autumn for you orgers south of the equator), and I think it may be a good idea to give us all a break... and then continue with a Round 3 if there is interest. If there's a real objection to 15, however, let's certainly not go over 20 mixtapes this Round.

* Because we're dealing with copyrighted material, I don't think it's a good idea to endorse the distribution of hard copies of mixes. Of course, what y'all heathens arrange in private -- -- is up to you.

...If no one objects, I could take Herman's place (as if I could ever really do that ) and throw together an Org Mixtape Project master sticky thread that'll be the go-to spot for this group. It'll feature the rules, the roster of participants, and a link each week to a new mixtape thread. When an orger is done uploading their mixtape on 8tracks.com and posting its thread here on the org on the assigned date (with art and any write-up they choose), they can contact me, and I'll update the Master sticky thread to alert the group.

I'm thinking we could begin with the first tape as early as, say, Monday, Feb. 8. That should give us time to find 15 participants (first come, first serve!!) as well as give the first orger some time to edit, find art, do a write-up, etc. A new tape would "go live" on each subsequent Monday.

Is this all workable? Feel free to tell me I have no idea what in the hell I'm doing. If this is all cool, I'll throw together a Master sticky thread tonight or tomorrow, and start assigning Mondays to those orgers who express interest. (Just send me an orgnote.)
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Lammastide said:

Sounds great to me! and if you need someone to volunteer to be first, i'd be more than happy.

NoVideo said:[quote]

Lammastide said:

My mix tape will be one file, because I plan to mix and do my crossfades, then mix the whole thing down into one mp3 to stream.

ernestsewell said:[quote]

NoVideo said:

Hmm... I don't see why not. Should be fine. Where would you post the mp3?