Mix tape

For reference purposes only

Sure, the members of the current generation will have always had cable, iPods, and smart phones.  Yet, I feel sorry for them.  They will never experience the joy and significance of receiving/sending a mix tape.

Song selection on a mix tape is an art.  What was the intention of including the Psychedelic Furs?  Is there a deeper meaning behind the inclusion of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"?  What the hell- "Enjoy the Silence"???  But, I digress.  Creating a playlist is too easy.  All one has to do is click and drag, then click another button to burn the playlist to a CD.  Where is the effort?  Where is the heart and soul of creating a mix tape for someone?  Before, one had to scour one's collection (or wait for the damn song to be played on the radio), queue up the song, and wait until the time was right to stop recording.  The creator had to pay attention!  It's a tragedy, really.  I would totally bring the art form back, but I haven't had a cassette player (much less a dual deck) in over a decade.  *Sigh*

As a reference for all you youngins out there, this is the significance... (Oh, some language in this one.)

So, to those of you who have ever given me a mix tape, thank you for taking the time to do so. You know who you are. ;)