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108 · Posts: 2600

Since the other mixtape thread (the theme was "FLYING THROUGH SPACE") has vanished for some reason that's probably not a very good one, I will start a mixtape thread. This will be a good mixtape if you'll all help me!!

The theme is

RUNNING ALONG THE CURVE OF THE EARTH

Notice how it's slightly related to the previous mixtape theme. This is because I, when wondering what kind of mixtape would come out, realized that all of the songs I know that are thematically about flying through space tend to mesh really well with a running workout.

So yes -- you're running along a road, dead alone, either at dusk or dawn, straight ahead, nothing in sight, when suddenly, something starts to . . . rise up on the horizon, and you realize in the pit of your stomach that the earth is round.

REQUIREMENTS

.mp3 please!!
minimum 128 kbps

send to number108 (at) gmail (dot) com, and . . . well, next Friday I'll see what works.

Cycle · Posts: 1574

can someone come up with a GOOD theme k thnx pls

108 · Posts: 2600

Cycle wrote:

can someone come up with a GOOD theme k thnx pls

hey fuck you

ps fuck you

!= · Posts: 163

I don't know why but for a moment I thought the theme was begging for a piece of rez' soundtrack. But I won't submit any of it. Promise.

Cycle · Posts: 1574

ok i sent my one

Psiga · Posts: 3990

I kinda want to send the mash-up of Queen and G-Unit, "We Will Rock You In Da Club." It sounds the way I would imagine urinating onto a box of kittens to feel like. If I ever do get around to urinating onto a box of kittens, I'll try to get back to you.

Instead! No, no, it's so bad that I don't want to be associated with it. I'd rather send you some techno from some animu. I'll get around to it soon.

Diplocephalus · Posts: 863

requesting more solid/good theme

LegatoB · Posts: 1546

Diplocephalus wrote:

requesting more solid/good theme

Also maybe someone should hail James and get the stuff from the last one and release it.

Psiga · Posts: 3990

What would happen if I went onto IRC to do it myself?

Psiga · Posts: 3990

My track selection has been sent.

the vinculum gate · Posts: 2868

i've submitted a song

it's current!!

all monsters · Posts: 144

submitting a song pretty soon

simplicio · Posts: 505

It's the quarter-life crisis mixtape! Something coming right along then.

108 · Posts: 2600

simplicio wrote:

It's the quarter-life crisis mixtape! Something coming right along then.

Hell yeah -- 27 * 4 = 108, so I guess, yes.

Shapermc · Posts: 2450

Has anyone submitted Walk of Life by Dire Straits?

Because they should although I don't have it.

Waffen · Posts: 1638

I don't know how to submit songs or whatever but if somebody could put anything on the mix tape from Slightly Stoopid (preferably from their "Longest Barrell Ride" or "Closer to the Sun" CD) on my behalf that'd be kewl.

Rud13 · Posts: 3277

I'm going to say Tim just wanted new music.

Google · Posts: 220

Are we still doing this?

I want to send some "the Holiday Plan" tonight...

108 · Posts: 2600

first of all you're not supposed to say the name of your song in your post : (

second of all, this mixtape is something of a failure because people just keep complaining about the theme, three guys sent the same song, and the only good song so far was the one vinculum gate sent, which i already owned the fucking album of. (i would still use it on the mix.)

basically, i just want running music. i guess my pseudo-pretentious wording up there obscured that?

so yeah. running music. i will focus test all of the songs by listening to permutations of them while running; we will then see which combination takes me the longest, and farthest, over the course of a couple of weeks.

so . . . yes????

simplicio · Posts: 505

108 wrote:

basically, i just want running music. i guess my pseudo-pretentious wording up there obscured that?

Oh yes, yes it did. I'll dig around a bit more then.

What was the one you've already got three of though?

!= · Posts: 163

I listen to Frank Zappa when doing my biweekly running from work trick to getting fit. But I'm not sure I could describe that as running music.

108 · Posts: 2600

simplicio wrote:

What was the one you've already got three of though?

why, if i say that, it'll ruin the experiment.

if the one you send me is the one i have three of already, i will gladly notify you and allow another submission.

Pat The Feerick · Posts: 3

What the...

Jesus Christ this thread is important to me as a runner, I hope this is still happening.

Criteria for good running (even jogging) song:

-Fast Beat (around 120-190 bpm, not too fast)
-Fast Melody
-Somewhat uplifting or pleasurable to listen to (hard to run to something in a minor key)
-Slow ending, because if the song ends on a high note your motivation to run sort of finishes along with the song. The "Rocky" movie theme is an example of this. When that song finished during the middle of my run, I had the strong desire to stop!

My entry reflects these choices, and is in fact the song that made me want to make a short film about running.

the vinculum gate · Posts: 2868

108 wrote:

first of all you're not supposed to say the name of your song in your post : (

second of all, this mixtape is something of a failure because people just keep complaining about the theme, three guys sent the same song, and the only good song so far was the one vinculum gate sent, which i already owned the fucking album of. (i would still use it on the mix.)

basically, i just want running music. i guess my pseudo-pretentious wording up there obscured that?

so yeah. running music. i will focus test all of the songs by listening to permutations of them while running; we will then see which combination takes me the longest, and farthest, over the course of a couple of weeks.

so . . . yes????

108 we can agree on something music wise. this is good. well this and guitar wolf.

simplicio · Posts: 505

At this point I'm mostly interested to see different peoples' conceptions of running music. It's a weird little non-genre.

Pat The Feerick · Posts: 3

I am facinated by the experiment!

Most mixtapes are the standard: "Best 80's Punk Songs" or "My Fav Beach Boys Tracks," but this is one of the few mixtapes I've seen that actually attempts to enchance a person's action!

The closest type of mixtape I have seen before are those love song/soul music mix CDs they sell during late night commercials. Because the music acts as an aphrodisiac, getting you in the mood. So without it your love making wouldn't be as good.

So I'm interested to find out if this mixtape will make me run farther, faster, and enjoy it more. Who knows, if this works we could come up with a "Firefighter Mixtape" so firemen will put out fires more efficiently, or a "Cancer Studying Mixtape," with which scientists could find a cure for cancer much faster.

TheOtherPedro · Posts: 17

Better start running, cause you have a song to catch.

And by that I mean I sent a song. Via email. =O

...We are still doing this right?

Sylvestro Buccelli · Posts: 75

My contribution has been sent. Hope you like it, bitches.

simplicio · Posts: 505

Did you change your avatar for this thread?

What running music does Jesus listen to?

greng · Posts: 96

Sent. Hope you get enough for a REAL RELEASE this time :)

Sylvestro Buccelli · Posts: 75

simplicio wrote:

Did you change your avatar for this thread?

What running music does Jesus listen to?

Nope, I didn't change my avatar for this thread, I have had it for weeks. But if you wanna know what kind of running music does Jesus listen to, then ask himself.

108 · Posts: 2600

yes, i am building up an actual significant playlist for this. these days i tend to run for just over an hour, and some of the songs have been skipped with pretty great vengeance. the song psiga sent, for example, cannot keep legs moving for more than a minute. so it is off the list.

so yes, i need a lot more to work with.

keep sending running music!! i'm sure this will turn out kind of interesting. we will then MERGE this into the health, beauty, and fitness thread!! when teh proper mix is teh achieved.

we should call it the PHITNESS thread when all is said and done.

Toto · Posts: 498

I am assuming someone has sent in, "Walking on The Razor's Edge".
If they haven't then eternal shame on everyone UIH.

EDIT: I'm also really interested in this.

108 · Posts: 2600

Toto wrote:

I am assuming someone has sent in, "Walking on The Razor's Edge".
If they haven't then eternal shame on everyone UIH.

EDIT: I'm also really interested in this.

Actually, no, they haven't!!

Pat The Feerick · Posts: 3

Question!

Can a person send more than one song?

Flackon · Posts: 163

Diplocephalus · Posts: 863

now that i think about it trance could work well for this

will send if possible

BEIGE · Posts: 208

I don't know what's on this mix, but I'm sure there isn't enough Journey on it.

finnagain · Posts: 181

Well, mine's sent.

Gets me going, when I'm running.

digi · Posts: 25

I sent one for the heck of it.

evnvnv · Posts: 333

best one ever sent, even though i guess this is like ol dnews