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Jun 28, 2024
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Last fall, an old friend and I were talking about radio stations we listened to in our youth. She listened to KS104.3 in Denver (which later became KS107.5) We talked about making mixtapes and how she missed listening to KS104. I asked some questions, did a little research and started producing mixtapes based on what KS104 would have played back in the day. It's been a lot of fun and she's getting a kick out of them. She listens to then when she is working around the house. The station did a dace show featuring remixes and I do make those mixes as well (as an MP3 only). She listens to those when she is running a 5K.

Thanks to technology, it's not as time consuming to make mixtapes as it was back in the day. I compile the tracks on the computer, export as an MP3, then dub it to tape. Depending on the style of mixtape, it can be a decent amount of work. If it's a basic tape, it goes quickly enough. But when I mix it like she's listening to a radio broadcast, it's a bit more work (cross-fading, etc). I even found some old station ID and such that I sprinkle in for effect.

Occasionally I think it would be fun to exchange mixtapes, but it is a lot of work to customize them. Sending copies of tapes I've already done would be easy. I doubt many people have cassette players anymore.

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skisby:
I still have a huge collection of CD’s & cassettes in my basement but rarely go into them. Playlists on Spotify are easy enough & you can send links to your friend? Steve Van Zandt (Little Steven) does a cool radio show to check out!  https://www.undergroundgarage.com/
Jun 29, 2024
cruorem_angelus:
@skisby We went with mixtapes on purpose. I could have thrown them on CD, but we figured tapes would be a little more retro. :) I've been making the J-card inserts to go with them. The last one I sent was made to look like the "now that's what I call music" CD covers.
Jun 29, 2024

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