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Title: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 16, 2012, 12:20:51 AM
Hey all. Just wondering if anybody would be interested in doing a CD swap around Christmas time? I belong to another site and we do it every year with great results. Just make a CD with random songs you like and send it to the member you are paired with kind of thing. The other site we actually try to be secretive so that the other member can guess who it was that sent the CD, but we dont have to go to those lengths. I've seen CD's with 80+ songs (mp3's) and others with as little as 6. I usually send two with about 20 songs a piece on them because I have fun doing it.

Just something to think about. I have no issues sending to other countries too (Its a CD, how much can it possibly be?). I would volunteer to run the the thing which would include gathering the names and pairing them up with others and then providing the addresses and so forth. If anybody isnt comfortable with that, maybe one of the mods could help out (though I havent spoken to any of them). JYou would just send your name and address and what kind of music your into. I know we all dig the Beatles, but i'm sure some people have other interests like Prog, Jazz, Metal, etc,,,. I dont know, just an idea.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on August 16, 2012, 01:01:30 AM
sounds really good Todd, Im in
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 16, 2012, 02:53:42 AM
I've been turned on to some really cool music through these means on the other site. If we have enough participation, we'll do it. If not, twas just an idea.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on August 16, 2012, 04:42:22 AM
if it just you ane me Todd we can just send each other discs  ha2ha
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 16, 2012, 05:21:47 AM
I'm all for that.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on August 16, 2012, 07:56:38 AM
I have some albums by little known bands that I think you would love Todd (possibly Hombre and Baz too)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: JimmyMcCullochFan on August 16, 2012, 08:45:24 AM
That's awesome. I'm down.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Joost on August 16, 2012, 09:49:21 AM
Great idea. I'll have to see if I can use someone's CD burner though, since I don't have one myself.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on August 16, 2012, 11:25:52 AM
Count me in.  I like putting together playlists.  Shipping a CD anywhere in the world is fine with me.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 16, 2012, 11:47:28 PM
So far,,,,

Me
Nimrod
JimmyMcCullochFan
Joost
ibanez_ax


Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 17, 2012, 02:18:45 AM
Sounds like fun!  Count me in.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 17, 2012, 05:50:56 AM
Cool Beans.

Me
Nimrod
Jimmy Mac
Joost
ibanez_ax
Hello Goodbye

Keep em coming.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 21, 2012, 12:19:00 AM
I'm bumping this in case people missed it.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Dcazz on August 21, 2012, 12:47:02 AM
I think it's a great idea but I can't make CD copies on my current equipment. I'll be there in spirit!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 21, 2012, 04:30:19 AM
I think it's a great idea but I can't make CD copies on my current equipment. I'll be there in spirit!

Plenty of time Dcazz if anything changes.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Mairi on August 21, 2012, 07:24:54 AM
I'm in
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Dmitry on August 21, 2012, 07:44:20 AM
Oh, Mairi, send me a CD  roll:)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 21, 2012, 08:02:55 AM
Cool Mairi. Are you in 'D'? The more the merrier.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Dmitry on August 21, 2012, 08:11:52 AM
By the way, the idea is great indeed! I'm thinking about it too...
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 21, 2012, 08:45:03 AM
Cool. Like I said, there's plenty of time. I'll keep the list updated and we'll all agree on a date here in awhile.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on August 21, 2012, 11:58:11 PM
Im a big fan of The Beatles so Im gonna put 10 Beatle tracks on mine

:D
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 27, 2012, 12:39:06 AM
bump
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: RICKENBACKER325 on August 27, 2012, 02:44:54 AM
HeyTodd! count me in too! ;yes
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 27, 2012, 06:51:19 AM
Me
Nimrod
Jimmy Mac
Joost
ibanez_ax
Hello Goodbye
Mairi
Larry

So Far. Room for more.
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Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Bobber on August 27, 2012, 10:29:26 AM
A short one while I'm away. I'm in and will be back on Monday.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on August 27, 2012, 10:23:16 PM
Count me out (in)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on August 29, 2012, 11:51:45 PM
Me
Nimrod
Jimmy Mac
Joost
ibanez_ax
Hello Goodbye
Mairi
Larry
Cor
Hombre

Always room for more.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Badgirl66 on August 30, 2012, 01:38:38 PM
Im a big fan of The Beatles so Im gonna put 10 Beatle tracks on mine

:D

Big fan of the Beatles or Beatles??
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Dcazz on September 11, 2012, 02:41:17 AM
I just order a new TEAC CD recorder today so I'm probably in on the swap! : )
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on September 11, 2012, 03:11:34 AM
I just order a new TEAC CD recorder today so I'm probably in on the swap! : )

Dave, you should be able to burn CDs with your computer.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on September 11, 2012, 09:27:02 AM
Big fan of the Beatles or Beatles??


huh ?
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Dcazz on September 11, 2012, 02:54:40 PM
Dave, you should be able to burn CDs with your computer.
This recorder will let me turn vinyl, cassettes and Cd's all to Cd.s. I have soomuch old stuff including slides and film that this was coming soon anyway. I got an awsome price too.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on September 13, 2012, 01:19:24 AM
I just order a new TEAC CD recorder today so I'm probably in on the swap! : )

Sweet. Let us know when you get it sorted out.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: peterbell1 on September 13, 2012, 08:09:51 AM
I'd be up for this. Sounds cool. (Though no prog for me, ta!!   ha2ha )
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on September 17, 2012, 11:53:06 PM
Cool. Was going to bump this today. Let me get the updated list posted and we'll try to decide when the deadline is so people can start working on them. How about November 1st? Sound good to everybody? I'd like for everyone to try to get them out before Christmas if thats ok. I'll check back.

Me
Nimrod
Jimmy Mac
Joost
ibanez_ax
Hello Goodbye
Mairi
Larry
Cor
Hombre
peterbell1
Dcazz (maybe)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on September 18, 2012, 02:22:13 AM
Cool. Was going to bump this today. Let me get the updated list posted and we'll try to decide when the deadline is so people can start working on them. How about November 1st? Sound good to everybody? I'd like for everyone to try to get them out before Christmas if thats ok. I'll check back.

Me
Nimrod
Jimmy Mac
Joost
ibanez_ax
Hello Goodbye
Mairi
Larry
Cor
Hombre
peterbell1
Dcazz (maybe)

;)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on September 18, 2012, 10:35:33 AM
Cool. Was going to bump this today. Let me get the updated list posted and we'll try to decide when the deadline is so people can start working on them. How about November 1st? Sound good to everybody? I'd like for everyone to try to get them out before Christmas if thats ok. I'll check back.

Me
Nimrod
Jimmy Mac
Joost
ibanez_ax
Hello Goodbye
Mairi
Larry
Cor
Hombre
peterbell1
Dcazz (maybe)

Sounds good to me.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 02, 2012, 04:22:32 AM
Bump

Hey its October now so this is winding down. I say 2 more weeks for participation purposes and then its time to get it going.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 20, 2012, 12:53:53 AM
Ok, I think i've waited long enough. Here's how I would like to proceed with this. I would like the participants to PM me their names and addresses. If your not comfortable with that, i'll talk to Cor, Kevin, or Barry to see if they would be willing. Anyways, when I receive all the names, i'll pick from a hat for the matchups and inform everyone through a PM. Once your CD is completed, send it off. I'd love for everyone to receive theirs before Christmas is possible. I try to send some obscure stuff, but the point is to have fun and let the other person know what you like. Thanks.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 20, 2012, 09:14:32 PM
Ok, I think i've waited long enough. Here's how I would like to proceed with this. I would like the participants to PM me their names and addresses. If your not comfortable with that, i'll talk to Cor, Kevin, or Barry to see if they would be willing. Anyways, when I receive all the names, i'll pick from a hat for the matchups and inform everyone through a PM. Once your CD is completed, send it off. I'd love for everyone to receive theirs before Christmas is possible. I try to send some obscure stuff, but the point is to have fun and let the other person know what you like. Thanks.

Should the CD be sent with our name or is that a secret?
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 20, 2012, 11:44:16 PM
The way we do it over in the other forum is a secret, but people can usually guess due to profile interests and posts. I dont think thats possible here. I think maybe we should just be candid this first time around and see how it goes. If its smooth and everybody enjoys the idea then maybe next time around i'll prepare a little better.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on October 21, 2012, 03:55:17 AM
Should the CD be sent with our name or is that a secret?

I think the Australian stamp might be a give away :D
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on October 21, 2012, 04:01:25 AM
I think the Australian stamp might be a give away :D

Or the Texas post mark.  ha2ha
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 21, 2012, 04:32:39 AM
Yeah, I'll be easily indentified as well!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on October 21, 2012, 04:47:10 AM
I think it might be more fun to discuss with who you draw and who draws you what music you have and what you might be interested in.  Surprises are nice, but at the same time I don't think anyone wants to get music they don't like.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 21, 2012, 11:00:34 AM
I think it might be more fun to discuss with who you draw and who draws you what music you have and what you might be interested in.  Surprises are nice, but at the same time I don't think anyone wants to get music they don't like.

Good point. I'll fix that up.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on October 21, 2012, 10:17:52 PM
I think it might be more fun to discuss with who you draw and who draws you what music you have and what you might be interested in.  Surprises are nice, but at the same time I don't think anyone wants to get music they don't like.

Were all Beatle fans though, so we like melodic rock/pop with good harmonies, right ?

Im not gonna send a load or rare prog or free jazz to anybody ;D
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 21, 2012, 11:03:22 PM
Were all Beatle fans though, so we like melodic rock/pop with good harmonies, right ?

I agree. We all may listen to different bands but we're all Beatles fans and the differences in music tastes surely are slight.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on October 21, 2012, 11:20:48 PM
I agree. We all may listen to different bands but we're all Beatles fans and the differences in music tastes surely are slight.

Thats what I mean, we might go off at tangents in some styles but at the core is our love of melodic Beatle-esque music, I will be filling my CD with rarer stuff but in this genre.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 22, 2012, 12:47:12 AM
Im not gonna send a load or rare prog or free jazz to anybody ;D

Mine will include some different stuff. I'm not going to offend somebodys ears with a 20 minute obscure, prog song (or will I), but I like to shake the norm up a little. Thats what makes it fun to me.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on October 22, 2012, 01:34:50 AM
no need to put any of your rare Yoko/John stuff on there Todd

:D
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 22, 2012, 04:09:33 AM
no need to put any of your rare Yoko/John stuff on there Todd

:D

You mean you dont want to here the bootlegs of the stuff John and Yoko deemed unworthy from the 'Two Virgins' sessions? Suit yourself.  ha2ha
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on October 22, 2012, 04:29:29 AM
Mine will include some different stuff. I'm not going to offend somebodys ears with a 20 minute obscure, prog song (or will I), but I like to shake the norm up a little. Thats what makes it fun to me.
Thats what I mean, we might go off at tangents in some styles but at the core is our love of melodic Beatle-esque music, I will be filling my CD with rarer stuff but in this genre.

This is where I'm leaning, although I'm not sure how obscure it will be to those who love this kind of music, but I might be surprised and looking at my potential playlist, I might surprise (pleasantly I hope) my recipient.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 26, 2012, 12:54:40 AM
Received info back from Ibanez, Dcazz, Nimrod, Rickenbacker, and Hombre. Still working on the others.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on October 26, 2012, 01:49:48 AM
Received info back from Ibanez, Dcazz, Nimrod, Rickenbacker, and Hombre. Still working on the others.

Baz is at the race track :D
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on October 26, 2012, 02:01:21 AM
Baz is at the race track :D

I wish I were!  I was in the OR this morning and attacked by a Kamikaze Kookaburra this evening.  How did he get to New Jersey?     ;D


Information has been sent to Todd.


Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on October 31, 2012, 10:25:24 AM
I'm pulling matchups Friday. If Peterbill1 doesnt get back to me by then, i'll take two.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on November 03, 2012, 12:51:13 AM
Ok, my coworker is picking from the hat as we speak. Here are the matchups and i'll be sending private messeges with the information.

Rickenbacker325 - Hombre
Me - Mairi
Nimrod - Joost
Hello Goodbye - Bobber
Dcazz - Ibanez

Thanks everyone and I hope theres no issues. I would love for everybody to send them out before December 25th if possible. Again, what you create is up to you. I've received a CD with 6 songs on it and i've received a CD with 80 songs on it before. Totally up to you.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on November 03, 2012, 12:56:37 AM
Ok, my coworker is picking from the hat as we speak. Here are the matchups and i'll be sending private messeges with the information.

Rickenbacker325 - Hombre
Me - Mairi
Nimrod - Joost
Hello Goodbye - Bobber
Dcazz - Me (Peterbill1 if he gets back to me)

Thanks everyone and I hope theres no issues. I would love for everybody to send them out before December 25th if possible. Again, what you create is up to you. I've received a CD with 6 songs on it and i've received a CD with 80 songs on it before. Totally up to you.

I think you're forgetting someone...... ???
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on November 03, 2012, 01:02:52 AM
I think you're forgetting someone...... ???

Good lord your right. How did I do that. Your matchup will be with Dcazz my friend. So sorry and thanks for catching that for me. I looked at my messages for the info and the title for your post was different. No re:. I'm sending you the info now. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on November 03, 2012, 01:03:49 AM
Good lord your right. How did I do that. Your matchup will be with Dcazz my friend. So sorry and thanks for catching that for me. I looked at my messages for the info and the title for your post was different. No re:. I'm sending you the info now. Thanks again.

No worries  ;)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on November 03, 2012, 01:22:20 AM
Alright, the messages have been sent so its on. I hope I didnt screw anything else up. I was impressed with how many countries are represented in such a small group. If anybody needs more information, feel free to contact me.


I cant wait to receive some new stuff. I like to review the CD once i've spun it a few times and hope everybody is up to that. I love to read what some people are into. It opens up new horizons when it comes to music.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on November 12, 2012, 04:52:26 PM
Alright everybody, first of all I would like to apologize for my stupidity and the confusion trying to get this together. I would also like to thasnk you all for participating. I think it'll be fun in the end though.

Here's the final matchups and if anybody see's anything wrong, please let me know.

Rickenbacker325 - Hombre
Me - Mairi
Nimrod - Joost
Hello Goodbye - Bobber
Dcazz - Ibanez
peterbell1 - JimmyMccullochFan
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on November 12, 2012, 05:58:26 PM
Relax, it's all good.  We have plenty of time to put these together, which is the main thing.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on November 23, 2012, 06:26:29 AM
Just went through some songs I want to put on the CD and tried to keep the count down, but still have 50 on the list.  ha2ha  I'm going to make two, but i'm still not going to get 25 per CD. I'll have to cut into the list some more. I'm also sending a bonus CD - The Pretty Things From Start To Finish. I want to go through the years and make a nice compilation. I'll have it done in a week or so and sent out. I dig this stuff.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on November 23, 2012, 06:28:00 PM
Just went through some songs I want to put on the CD and tried to keep the count down, but still have 50 on the list.  ha2ha  I'm going to make two, but i'm still not going to get 25 per CD. I'll have to cut into the list some more. I'm also sending a bonus CD - The Pretty Things From Start To Finish. I want to go through the years and make a nice compilation. I'll have it done in a week or so and sent out. I dig this stuff.

Yeah I enjoy doing this too.  It's a lot of fun for me.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on December 01, 2012, 11:56:45 PM
I've already sent my CD several days ago.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 02, 2012, 02:32:00 AM
Mine will go out before next weekend.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on December 02, 2012, 04:25:26 AM
Mine will go out before next weekend.

Same here if not sooner.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on December 04, 2012, 01:54:48 AM
mine left today !!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Mairi on December 04, 2012, 03:56:30 AM
Mine will be out around the same time. Excited for you to hear this!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Joost on December 04, 2012, 10:20:09 AM
I'm going to have to borrow someone else's cd burner, but I'll do my best to get it out sometime this week.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 04, 2012, 07:32:11 PM
Computer lost my songs lists.  5dp I know it wasnt anything that I could have done.  roll:)

Will redo tomorrow morning and hopefully ship out.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on December 04, 2012, 10:06:32 PM
Computer lost my songs lists.  5dp I know it wasnt anything that I could have done.  roll:)

Will redo tomorrow morning and hopefully ship out.

Those gremlins strike again!  :o

I'm doing the car test.  If discs have errors they will more likely show up in a car CD player then anywhere else.  Once they pass, out they go!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on December 05, 2012, 12:01:45 AM
Computer lost my songs lists.  5dp I know it wasnt anything that I could have done.  roll:)

Will redo tomorrow morning and hopefully ship out.

I sent mine to Joost (was considering 12 Beach Boy outtakes :D) and I sent a copy to you Todd, ....... just cos your a hell of a good guy ;D

(and because you did all that organisational work)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Bobber on December 05, 2012, 02:01:09 PM
and I sent a copy to you Todd, ....... just cos your a hell of a good guy ;D

(and because you did all that organisational work)

That's a pretty good idea actually! I got the compilation together and will burn it to cd one of these days.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 05, 2012, 06:05:38 PM
Just sent mine out. I was happy with myself because I was all done and then I remembered I had to make two more copies.  ha2ha I also found out that I only had a few hard cases, so Mairi got those. Hey, she was my original matchup, and she's better looking then you other two bastards.  ;D I also wanted to type up a description of each song and say why I included it and liked it, but I found that was going to be way to much work. I will review the CD's I get and I cant wait to get them.

PS - There were a few songs I included that has a pretty lousy recording quality. It cant be helped as thats the only way they came. Shame, because I really like the songs. One I had the 45 to when I was young and it sounded like crap then, but I just figured it wss the record. Heck, the CD version doesnt sound any better.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 05, 2012, 06:06:32 PM
Mairi, George, and Kevin all have copies coming to them. If I missed anybody else, let me know.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on December 05, 2012, 07:58:57 PM
Just sent mine out. I was happy with myself because I was all done and then I remembered I had to make two more copies.  ha2ha I also found out that I only had a few hard cases, so Mairi got those. Hey, she was my original matchup, and she's better looking then you other two bastards.  ;D I also wanted to type up a description of each song and say why I included it and liked it, but I found that was going to be way to much work. I will review the CD's I get and I cant wait to get them.

PS - There were a few songs I included that has a pretty lousy recording quality. It cant be helped as thats the only way they came. Shame, because I really like the songs. One I had the 45 to when I was young and it sounded like crap then, but I just figured it wss the record. Heck, the CD version doesnt sound any better.

I'm looking forward to getting them.  I have lot of blank cases, so yeah, beauty before an old bald guy.

I'll put the finishing touches on mine today and should send them out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: nimrod on December 05, 2012, 11:22:57 PM
Todd & Joost, my printer refused to work properly and my handwriting is as bad as any doctors ;D so let me know when you get them I will send you a screen shot of the burn list, otherwise you'll have no idea who your listening too ....
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: ibanez_ax on December 07, 2012, 11:20:00 PM
Okay, I finally mailed them today.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Joost on December 09, 2012, 08:22:25 AM
I burned four copies of my cd: one for Nimrod, one for the topic starter, one for my girlfriend and one for myself. And while I'm at it, I think I'll burn two "bonus" CDs later today with only Dutch pop music... I'll send them out tomorrow or on Tuesday.

(Todd, if you would like to get these CDs, could you please PM me your address?)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Joost on December 09, 2012, 12:54:21 PM
Todd & Joost, my printer refused to work properly and my handwriting is as bad as any doctors ;D so let me know when you get them I will send you a screen shot of the burn list, otherwise you'll have no idea who your listening too ....

No problem!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Bobber on December 10, 2012, 03:22:24 PM
On its way today.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on December 10, 2012, 05:34:25 PM
I'm still catching up after the storm.  I'll get it on its way this weekend, Cor.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Bobber on December 10, 2012, 08:34:17 PM
I'm still catching up after the storm.  I'll get it on its way this weekend, Cor.

That's alright Barry, take your time.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 10, 2012, 11:06:00 PM
I got a CD in the mail today.  party2

Its from Kev (Nimrod) and i'm going to listen to a little bit of it on the way to church tonight.
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Post by: Joost on December 11, 2012, 07:51:06 PM
I didn't send my CDs out yet, I'm still working on the "liner notes". But I will surely post them sometime this week.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on December 11, 2012, 08:37:01 PM
I wonder if Larry received my CD. I've sent it about one month ago.
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Post by: nimrod on December 12, 2012, 04:21:04 AM
I got a CD in the mail today.  party2

Its from Kev (Nimrod) and i'm going to listen to a little bit of it on the way to church tonight.

Glad it arrived safely Todd, heres whats on it....(for you too Joost), I purposely went for more laid back stuff that I love, some quite rare stuff on there, please give it a few listens, I look forward to hearing what you like and what sucks  ;D

1) I Had A Dream - Midnight Circus
   circa 1972, psyche English group, very rare, if you have this on original vinyl its worth a fortune  ;D

2) Grail - Spring
   from another early 70's psyche limey band, very rare again, one album band. (lyrics are beautiful)

3) Anywhere - Grobschnitt
   70's German band who turned very proggy, this is a stunningly beautiful ballad of theirs

4) I cant Help It - Klaatu
   Canadian Beatles type band Im sure youve heard

5) Think Of Me With Kindness - Gentle Giant
   Absolutely beautiful melody & words, they didnt normally play stuff like this, English 70's great band

6) Swedish Nights - Anyones daughter
  Well known 70's german band psyche type stuff, didnt always sing in English

7) The Kiss - Judee Sill
  One of my favourite songs of all time, 70's American, she died alone of an overdose in 79 after turning to prostitution to feed her habit, sadly she    never quite made it like Carol King etc

8) The World Goes On - Barclay James Harvest
  English 70's psyche, you have heard me mention them Im sure, this song just grabs you after a few listens

9)  Supertwister - Camel
  an instrumental from English 70's band..

10) The Wind At Eve - Madden & Harris
  Aussie Duo 70's, one album, very rare, gentle, poetic, nice..

11) The Light - Midnight Circus
   See above

12) And I Wish I Were Stoned - Caravan
   again 70's English psyche/symphonic band, this track changes a fair bit, Always loved it.

13) At The End Of The Day - Nimrod  ;D
    One by your friend down under, I wrote this many years ago
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: Joost on December 12, 2012, 12:25:18 PM
I got the CD today, thanks! I'm listening to it right now, I'll let you know what I like and what sucks after I've listened to it a few more times. :)
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Post by: tkitna on December 12, 2012, 12:45:09 PM
Glad it arrived safely Todd, heres whats on it....(for you too Joost), I purposely went for more laid back stuff that I love, some quite rare stuff on there, please give it a few listens, I look forward to hearing what you like and what sucks  ;D

1) I Had A Dream - Midnight Circus
   circa 1972, psyche English group, very rare, if you have this on original vinyl its worth a fortune  ;D

2) Grail - Spring
   from another early 70's psyche limey band, very rare again, one album band. (lyrics are beautiful)

3) Anywhere - Grobschnitt
   70's German band who turned very proggy, this is a stunningly beautiful ballad of theirs

4) I cant Help It - Klaatu
   Canadian Beatles type band Im sure youve heard

5) Think Of Me With Kindness - Gentle Giant
   Absolutely beautiful melody & words, they didnt normally play stuff like this, English 70's great band

6) Swedish Nights - Anyones daughter
  Well known 70's german band psyche type stuff, didnt always sing in English

7) The Kiss - Judee Sill
  One of my favourite songs of all time, 70's American, she died alone of an overdose in 79 after turning to prostitution to feed her habit, sadly she    never quite made it like Carol King etc

8) The World Goes On - Barclay James Harvest
  English 70's psyche, you have heard me mention them Im sure, this song just grabs you after a few listens

9)  Supertwister - Camel
  an instrumental from English 70's band..

10) The Wind At Eve - Madden & Harris
  Aussie Duo 70's, one album, very rare, gentle, poetic, nice..

11) The Light - Midnight Circus
   See above

12) And I Wish I Were Stoned - Caravan
   again 70's English psyche/symphonic band, this track changes a fair bit, Always loved it.

13) At The End Of The Day - Nimrod  ;D
    One by your friend down under, I wrote this many years ago

Disregard my PM.  ha2ha
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Post by: tkitna on December 12, 2012, 12:46:46 PM
Got a couple from Ibanez yesterday that i'll plop down today on the way to the hospital to pick up my wife. Cant wait to review all of these CD's. Joost, I should have yours out either tomorrow or the next day. Thanks everyone.
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Post by: nimrod on December 12, 2012, 01:26:11 PM
I got the CD today, thanks! I'm listening to it right now, I'll let you know what I like and what sucks after I've listened to it a few more times. :)

glad it made it ok Joost

thanks Santa ;D
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Post by: ibanez_ax on December 12, 2012, 11:02:36 PM
Got tkitna's CDs today (I didn't check mail for a couple days, they could have come Monday or Tuesday).

I just started listening.  Very 60s pop-ish.  Very nice!
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Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on December 14, 2012, 03:20:26 PM
I've just received Larry's CDs. He sent me two Christmas CDs and a Beatles oddity. I will listen to them at night, seems to be interesting stuff!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 15, 2012, 02:36:33 AM
Joost, sent yours out today. I realized that I included a song twice, but it was already burnt, so I didnt go and fix it. So everyone that got CD's for me, sorry for the double inclusion.

Read your PM Joost. Sounds interesting and cant wait to hear them.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 17, 2012, 02:31:47 AM
1) I Had A Dream - Midnight Circus
   circa 1972, psyche English group, very rare, if you have this on original vinyl its worth a fortune  ;D

This songs awesome. I liked it the first time I heard it, but now i'm really digging it. I'm going to include this one on my Secret Santa CD for the other forum. I'll do a review of the entire CD soon, but i've been listening to the CD's from Ibanez too. Somehow Ibanez managed to get me liking 'Walk Like An Egyptian' and I hate that song (Bangles version).  ha2ha  The Puppini Sisters version rocks. I love the stand up bass and New Orleans drum riff.
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Post by: ibanez_ax on December 17, 2012, 03:56:05 AM
This songs awesome. I liked it the first time I heard it, but now i'm really digging it. I'm going to include this one on my Secret Santa CD for the other forum. I'll do a review of the entire CD soon, but i've been listening to the CD's from Ibanez too. Somehow Ibanez managed to get me liking 'Walk Like An Egyptian' and I hate that song (Bangles version).  ha2ha  The Puppini Sisters version rocks. I love the stand up bass and New Orleans drum riff.


The Puppini sisters are awesome.

The Puppini Sisters - walk like an egyptian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtzQSc4h0ec#)
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Post by: nimrod on December 17, 2012, 12:41:29 PM
This songs awesome. I liked it the first time I heard it, but now i'm really digging it. I'm going to include this one on my Secret Santa CD for the other forum. I'll do a review of the entire CD soon,

yeah its great Todd :)
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Post by: peterbell1 on December 22, 2012, 01:29:55 PM
Mine's a little late (  ;sorry ) but it's now in the post.

Happy Christmas all !!!!!!
Hope you all have a fab Christmas and a  gear New Year  ;D
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Post by: Bobber on December 24, 2012, 10:42:20 AM
I hope it reached HG in time.
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Post by: Hello Goodbye on December 24, 2012, 06:37:16 PM
I hope it reached HG in time.

It did, Cor.  I'm covering two hospitals for the holiday, but Christmas is typically peaceful and I'll have the chance to learn about Dutch groups this evening without interruptons from the hospitals.

Yours is on its way to The Netherlands.

Barry
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Post by: Bobber on December 25, 2012, 11:04:09 AM
Glad to hear that! Use the black stuff to make an impression on the Dutch. ha2ha
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Post by: Joost on December 26, 2012, 06:40:49 PM
Todd: I got your CDs a few days ago. Thanks!

I didn't have a whole lot of time yet to listen to the CDs I got, but my impression so far is that they're all exactly what I hoped for: a whole lot of songs that I'd never heard of before, but that I really really like! I'll try to review all the CDs ASAP! :)
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Post by: tkitna on December 29, 2012, 01:20:29 AM
Cool. Glad they got to you Joost.
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Post by: tkitna on December 31, 2012, 06:14:46 AM
I got CD's from Joost Saturday. My wife just happened to tell me before I came to work.  >:(

I listened to 12 or so songs in the car and i'm digging it. Joost, I could have sworn you typed out a setlist somewhere, but I cant find it. Any chance you can post it or PM me? I like to dwelve deeper into some artists if I dig a tune or two.
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Post by: Joost on December 31, 2012, 10:11:47 AM
I PM-ed it to you a while ago, but I'll post it here as well. :)

CD 1: JOOST'S TOP 20

01. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows (1966)
There are a lot of songs that I love, but 'God Only Knows' is the only one that I consider to be absolutely 100% perfect. Every second of this song is pure magic, there's so much beauty here that it almost sounds like it's from another world. There is so much going on, many voices and instruments flowing and floating through the song, and every individual part is brilliant on it's own. Hands down my all-time favorite song. This one is from The Beach Boys' classic 11th studio album, 'Pet Sounds'. 'God Only Knows' was only a B-side in the US (backing 'Wouldn't It Be Nice'), but a high charting A-side pretty much everywhere else.

02. Warm Sounds - Birds and Bees (1967)
This is an obscure song that I heard on the car radio when I was on a holiday in Germany with my parents and brothers at age 11. I thought it was the most beautiful song I'd ever heard and kept it in the back of my mind. It took me eleven years to find the song back, but when I heard it again it was still as beautiful as I remembered it was. And it still is. Warm Sounds were English singer-songwriter duo Denver Gerrard and Barry Husband. They only released three singles in 1967 and 1968, of which only 'Birds and Bees' became a minor UK hit, the other two flopped.

03. France Gall - Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son (1965)
I'm a sucker for good melodies, and the descending main melody of the song just might be the best melody I've ever heard. I also absolutely love the full arrangement and Gall's utterly charming voice. This song was written by legendary and notorious French artist Serge Gainsbourg and sung by then 17 year old Isabelle "France" Gall at the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest, which she won representing the country of Luxemburg. Ever since she realized what the hidden meaning behind the lyrics was (they appear to be about a doll, but Gainsbourg actually made Gall sing that she was just his puppet), Gall has distanced herself from this song.

04. Ph.D. - I Won't Let You Down (1981)
This is easily the most nostalgic song there is for me. When I grew up, my parents always had the radio on, so the hits from the early eighties are the soundtrack of my earliest childhood memories. And somehow, no other song from that time has nested itself in my brain more than this one did. Listening to it has the same effect as going through my old photo albums. Ph.D. consisted of singer Jim Diamond (later a successful solo artist) and two former members of the Jeff Beck Group. Their claims to fame are the facts that 'I Won't Let You Down' was a UK #3 and that 'Little Suzi's on the Up' was the fifth video ever played on MTV.

05. The Stranglers - Golden Brown (1981)
This is another nostalgic song from my early childhood. The sweet-and-sour mood of this song is just unique, I always thought it sounded like a great soundtrack for a dark fairytale. The Stranglers were labelled as being "punk", but really owed a lot more to The Doors than to punk rock, and the four musicians came from blues, classical, progressive rock and jazz backgrounds, respectively. This song was a UK #2 hit, and was more or less the group's comeback to the higher regions of the charts after a string of minor hits.

06. Elliott Smith - Miss Misery (1997)
I heard this song during the final scene of 'Good Will Hunting'. The mellow yet dark mood of it immediately grabbed me, the next day I went out to find an Elliott Smith CD and one week later I had his whole discography. Elliott (real name: Steve) Smith still recorded his lo-fi, mostly acoustic albums by himself at home when director Gus Van Sant included six of his songs on the 'Good Will Hunting' soundtrack ('Miss Misery' was then nominated for an Oscar for best original song but lost to Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'). Smith couldn't handle his success very well and committed suicide in 2003.

07. Tim Hardin - (How Can We) Hang On To a Dream (1966)
Yet another song that has been a personal favorite for as long as I can remember. This might be the saddest song I've ever heard, and the most remarkable thing about it is that it makes sadness sound like an absolutely wonderful emotion. Tim Hardin got addicted to heroin while serving in the Navy in Vietnam. Due to his addiction and severe stage fright he was never a very successful performing artist, but several of his compositions were hits for others. Hardin hardly recorded or performed anymore throughout the 70s, sold the rights to all his songs and died of an overdose in 1980.

08. Michel Fugain & Le Big Bazar - Une Belle Histoire (1972)
This is my ultimate Summer vacation song, it always reminds me of the camping trips to France with my family when I was in my teens. This song is instant sunshine packaged with a load of nostalgia, a wonderfully mellow mood and some gorgeous melodies as well. Michel Fugain was born in Grenoble, France in 1942 as the son of a prominent member of the French anti-Nazi resistance. Since he has always sung in his native language, Fugain remained unknown in the English speaking countries, but his 'Je n'Aurai Pas le Temps' became an international hit for John Rowles as 'If I Only Had Time'. He is still active today.

09. Cat Stevens - Wild World (1970)
This might get old by now, but this is yet another one of those songs that I've loved for as long as I can remember. Cat Stevens is one of my favorite songwriters, he wrote many great songs, but 'Wild World' always remained my favorite of his. It's hard to write a song more solid than this one. Stevens (birth name Steve Georgiou) switched from heavily orchestrated pop to acoustic folk around 1970. 'Wild World', from his classic album 'Tea for the Tillerman', was a hit for Stevens but an even bigger hit for reggae singer Jimmy Cliff. In the late 70s, Stevens converted to Islam and abandoned music. He made a comeback in 2003 as Yusuf.

10. The Beach Boys - Surf's Up (1971)
A brilliant composition with an equally brilliant arrangement, a magical mood and outstanding surreal lyrics that give me some amazing mental images every time I hear it. Brian Wilson originally wrote this song for the 'Smile' album and performed a solo version in 1966 on a TV show hosted by acclaimed classical composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, who was impressed. The studio version version from 1971 was created by Brian's brother Carl, who stitched sections of several half-finished versions of the song together and added the missing vocals and necessary overdubs.

11. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale (1967)
Few songs have such an amazing atmosphere. This is yet another song that I always have loved, ever since I was a child, and that I still can listen to regularly without ever getting tired of it. Procol Harum was named after the cat of a friend of their manager. Their first single, 'A Whiter Shade of Pale', sold more than ten million copies and is ranked as the worldwide 28th best selling single of all time. Procol Harum is still (or rather, again) touring, although singer-pianist Gary Brooker is now the only remaining original band member.

12. The Moody Blues - The Night: Nights in White Satin (1967)
Like 'Surf's Up', this is a song that just has a certain kind of magical mood and never fails to give me beautiful mental images whenever I listen to it. Yet another personal favorite since childhood. After starting off as a rhythm & blues/beat group, The Moody Blues was asked by their label in 1967 to record a rock adaptation of Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, for which they got to use the London Symphony Orchestra. Instead, they recorded a symphonic rock album of original material, a concept album about a normal working day. The "Night" section didn't do too well as a single in 1967, but a 1972 reissue was more successful.

13. Zoli Band - Painful (2000)
I bought a Zoli Band demo at an Ignite concert in 1999, came home late that night, quickly wanted to skip through the tracks but couldn't stop playing the song 'Painful' on repeat. The song still sounds just as great to me now as it did when I first heard it. Zoli Teglas has been the singer of Californian hardcore punk band Ignite since 1994. With members and roadies of that band, he started Zoli Band as an outlet for the pop and rock songs he'd written. Their self-titled album is highly obscure and was almost exclusively available at Ignite concerts. 'Painful' was based on the Dexys Midnight Runners song 'All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz)'.

14. Simon & Garfunkel - America (1968)
A great, mellow, nicely atmospheric roadtrip song. It's surprisingly easy on the ears if you consider that this song really shouldn't work, as the lyrics don't rhyme and the bass parts are all over the place. Their song 'America' appeared on the album 'Bookends' in 1968, but wasn't released as a single until 1972, when it was used to promote the 'Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits' compilation. It didn't get further than #97 in the US.  It has been covered by Yes and David Bowie, and Bert Sommer performed it at Woodstock.

15. The Yellow Balloon - Stained Glass Window (1967)
The feeling of Summer and new love, the feeling of ultimate happiness, has rarely been translated better to a song than right here. Songwriter and producer Gary Zekley wrote a song called 'Yellow Balloon' for Jan & Dean in 1967. He paid them a visit while they recorded it, and decided that he didn't like their version. He then quickly hired some session musicians, recorded his own version and released it before Jan & Dean's version came out. After Zekley's version of 'Yellow Balloon' indeed became a much bigger hit than Jan & Dean's version, his fictional studio group became a real band and recorded one surprisingly good LP.

16. America - Ventura Highway (1972)
This is one of the most mellow and relaxing songs I've ever heard, and probably the most perfect song for a roadtrip soundtrack. America was formed, ironically, in England in 1970. The three members each were sons of British mothers and American fathers. Their first single 'Horse with No Name', which was often mistaken for a Neil Young song, became a US #1 hit in 1972, actually replacing a Neil Young song ('Heart of Gold') from the top spot. America then relocated to the US, where they recorded the album 'Homecoming', which yielded the single 'Ventura Highway', their third US top 10 hit in a row.

17. Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone (1963)
Although this song has become a bit of a cheap karaoke tune, the Gerry & The Pacemakers version still give me goosebumps every time I hear it. This is still one of the best songs to listen to when you're feeling down. I wouldn't mind having this played at my funeral. 'You'll Never Walk Alone' first appeared in the musical 'Carousel' in 1945 and has since been covered by anyone from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley to Bob Dylan. The Gerry & The Pacemakers version was that band's third single and third UK #1 in a row. The song has been adopted as the "anthem" by several soccer clubs, most famously by Liverpool FC.

18. Elvis Presley - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (1956)
I was an obsessed Elvis fan as a child and listened to his music all the time. With his voice and style, The King didn't even need specifically good songs to make enjoyable music. 'I Want You...' however is a great song, probably the prettiest and most yearning one he ever put to tape. It was recorded as the follow-up to his first major hit single 'Heartbreak Hotel'. Because Presley and his band were shaken by a troubled flight to the studio in Nashville, all 17 takes they layed down were unsuccessful. Parts of two different takes were then glued together, something that was very rarely (successfully) done in the 1950s.

19. The Alan Parsons Project - The Turn of a Friendly Card (Part 1) (1980)
I heard this song at work several years ago. I hadn't heard it for many years, but I did vagely remember it and thought that it had absolutely gorgeous melodies. I asked a co-worker if she happened to know what the title of the song was, and luckily she did. Alan Parsons worked as an engineer on The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' and 'Let It Be', and Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'. In 1975 he began writing concept albums with his manager Eric Woolfson, which he then recorded with session musicians and guest singers. 'The Turn of a Friendly Card' was the Project's 5th record, a concept album about gambling.

20. The Polyphonic Spree - Section 12 (Hold Me Now) (2004)
I heard this song at work one day and thought it was probably the best recent song that I'd heard in years. I still think it's the best new song of the last 15 years. I love The Polyphonic Spree's over-the-top, reach for the sky bombastic sound, which very much reminds of symphonic pop from the late 60s, and this is easily their best-written song. I saw this band live in 2005, it was one of the best and certainly the most overwhelming concert I've ever seen. The Polyphonic Spree is known for consisting of about 25 band members who wear identical robes on stage.


CD 2: GROETEN UIT HOLLAND

01. Boeijen Hofstede Vrienten - Aardige Jongens (2008)
02. Boudewijn de Groot - Testament (1967)
03. Doe Maar - De Bom (1982)
04. Frank Boeijen Groep - Linda (1983)
05. Gerard van Maasakkers - Gaode Mee (1978)
06. Het Goede Doel - Vriendschap (1983)
07. Herman Brood & Henny Vrienten - Als Je Wint (1984)
08. Johan - Tumble and Fall (2001)
09. Kayak - Ruthless Queen (1979)
10. The Kik - Springlevend (2012)
11. Klein Orkest - Over de Muur (1984)
12. The Kyteman Orchestra - The Mushroom Cloud (2012)
13. Moss - I Apologise (Dear Simon) (2009)
14. Ramses Shaffy - Laat Me (1978)
15. Richard Neal - Take Me To the Water (1971)
16. Toontje Lager - Stiekem Gedanst (1983)
17. Trockener Kecks - Met Hart en Ziel (1990)
18. Urban Dance Squad - Temporarily Expendable (1996)
19. Valensia - Gaia (1993)
20. Zijlstra - Durgerdam Slaapt (2002)
21. Fall Breaks - Heart vs. Brain (2011)
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a Secret Santa CD swap maybe?
Post by: tkitna on December 31, 2012, 11:22:53 AM
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing002.gif) So thats where I saw it. Sorry.

Loved what i've heard so far. All the CD's I got so far have been excellent.
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Post by: Badgirl66 on December 31, 2012, 04:57:53 PM
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Post by: Bobber on January 07, 2013, 12:30:47 PM
CD 2: GROETEN UIT HOLLAND

Funny. I made a CD like this for Barry. But we have only one song in common (Johan).
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Post by: nimrod on January 07, 2013, 11:00:03 PM
([url]http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing002.gif[/url]) So thats where I saw it. Sorry.

Loved what i've heard so far. All the CD's I got so far have been excellent.


Hi Todd, the guy next door came round yesterday, the stupid postman had put your CD's in their mailbox and theyve had it for a week !!!! he apologised for forgetting to bring it round ;(

Anyway I got 3 CD's of you and the 2 from Joost arrived the other day too, Im going into hospital in 2 weeks for pretty big surgery so Im gonna keep them for after that, I'll be in there for a week or so which will be pretty boring so it will give me some entertainment, so my review will be delayed for a bit ;)
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Post by: tkitna on January 22, 2013, 12:54:49 AM
Ok, I think this has run its course and I have people's personal information stored that I need to delete. I thought it was successful and maybe we can do it again next year. I have plans to post my reviews this week sometime. Thanks for everyones participation and patience once again.
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Post by: Bobber on January 22, 2013, 08:43:12 AM
Thanks for organizing this Todd. I really enjoyed it and Barry's cd is a jewel in my collection. ;-)
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Post by: nimrod on January 22, 2013, 09:22:17 AM
yeah nice one Todd ;)
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Post by: Hello Goodbye on January 24, 2013, 12:25:50 AM
And I've been learning about and listening to some pretty good Dutch artists...and enjoying Honing Stroopwafels while doing so!  Thanks, Cor!

And thank you too, Todd.  Let's do it again this year.
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Post by: Bobber on November 30, 2013, 10:36:34 AM
Anyone up for a reply?
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Post by: ibanez_ax on December 01, 2013, 09:40:00 PM
Anyone up for a reply?



I wouldn't mind doing it again.
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Post by: Hello Goodbye on December 01, 2013, 11:36:40 PM
It would be fun!  A  chance to grow closer again this year.
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Post by: tkitna on December 02, 2013, 07:06:31 AM
Its a shame, but I really havent bought any new material to offer lately. I'm also relegated to my wifes MAC laptop since the home PC crapped itself, and I really dont know how to use it. I'm not sure I could even do this if I had to.
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Post by: Bobber on December 11, 2013, 08:27:18 AM
So there's three of us now. Somebody else up to this? Btw Todd, there is no need to share new stuff, right? You can share whatever you want to share.
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Post by: tkitna on December 11, 2013, 10:25:20 AM
Yeah, whatever you want or like. I cant commit yet, but give me a few days to see what I can do with the home laptop.
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Post by: ibanez_ax on December 11, 2013, 11:50:26 AM
I'm still game for this.  Hey if it runs into January, we can make it a Russian Christmas deal!
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Post by: Joost on December 11, 2013, 01:51:56 PM
Count me in again!
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Post by: ibanez_ax on December 12, 2013, 01:25:44 AM
Yeah, whatever you want or like. I cant commit yet, but give me a few days to see what I can do with the home laptop.


Todd, if you end up doing this but don't have any new material, you could send the same 3 CDs you sent me last year to someone else.  I'm pretty sure nobody who got them would complain, they were very good.
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Post by: Joost on December 12, 2013, 03:33:11 PM

Todd, if you end up doing this but don't have any new material, you could send the same 3 CDs you sent me last year to someone else.  I'm pretty sure nobody who got them would complain, they were very good.

Indeed! I discovered some really cool music through those CDs and even bought albums of some of the artists.
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Post by: tkitna on December 24, 2013, 07:10:05 AM
I'm sorry guys. I cant do it, but I hope you guys continue on this year. I'll be ready next year for sure.