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Rec'd on 💿 Making a mixtape as a gift for someone

yesss! first mixtape i gifted someone was a burnt cd, then i just made ppl playlists on spotify, but i think it would be cooler to use other mediums. perhaps send them a flash drive with the songs and a little note card, where the songs are listed and you write smth to the person. if that's not an option, a .zip folder with the mp3s seems like a nice idea too :) or also a landing page on a website where the songs play in the background and you write whatever you'd like on there? length i'd just go with what feels right

@lilefas

Jun 29, 2024

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MAking a mixtape for your loved ones

I just finished assembling the tracklist for a mix cd I plan on gifting to a friend for Christmas- the first one I've committed to making in years. The process of sifting through your library to find a sense of cohesion while also channeling the taste profile of your recipient is hands down my favorite way of exercising my sonic sensibilities. CDs have become such a novelty in this day and age of streaming which makes gifting a personalized one that much more special (: Long Live The Mix!

@mik

Dec 12, 2023

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i’d say making a mixtape for someone really depends on a few factors: how personal you want it, what their preferred form of media is, and how much you want to spend. spotify playlists are cute and basically free, but they sometimes come across as less personal. however, if they don’t have a cd/cassette player, it’s probably your best bet. burning a cd is fun and relatively easy, and it takes more work to do so it’s more personal. also, you can draw or paint the cover for the cd. however, if you don’t have the means to burn one, paying someone to burn one could get a little pricey. making a true mixtape on a cassette is my personal favourite, because tapes are my favourite form of media and making a mixtape on a cassette takes a ton of work. however, again, paying someone to make it for you takes time and money. overall, in terms of length, a good 30-45 minute play time is expected. try to pick songs that you know they’ll like, or that remind you of them, and maybe have something to go along with it that explains why you picked certain songs. good luck!