Mix MD exchange.

[Glantoir]

Hi, as you probably know, Nando (Elite-ist) and some other TH members have a nice thread going for tape mix swaps on this site.

At present, I don’t have a cassette deck capable of producing good quality recordings but would like to do a MiniDisc mix swap with anyone who would be interested.

I've already sent a mix md to Nando and he has kindly agreed to do the same for me even though I know he is busy making mix tapes for other members.


As with the Traveling MD project, the MD would be recorded in real time and not using any software: ie, ‘Sonic Stage’, keeping as close as possible to the spirit of a mix tape.

I know some people may not be MD fans but I think this would be another way of keeping the spirit of the mix tape going.

I like all kinds of music except opera, hip hop and techno etc.
My mix md would include mostly rock, always something from Rory Gallagher and Thin Lizzy and some other Irish artists, some country and whatever else would be on the go in the house at the time!
Sources would be vinyl, cd, cassette and open reel.

The only thing I would ask is, to try and give some explanation (even one sentence) for you choices.
It could be just something about the band, where you were you heard the track for the first time, or what the music reminds you of.

[Elite-ist]

I received the track listing of Pat's Mix MD ahead of receiving the MD. I'm looking forward to hearing it. There is new music to me on it, and Pat included a few tracks of artists he knew I enjoyed from my participation in his Traveling Mix MD (http://www.tapeheads.net/showthread.php?t=14072). And one particular track was a recording from CD onto open reel, so I'll be interested in how this track turned out. There is something special in a recording made from CD onto open reel that improves the transfer from digital to analog. Those who have done this will know what I'm speaking of.

Nando.

[Glantoir]

Thanks Nando I hope you will enjoy the Mix MD.

I agree that a recording from cd to open reel can sound just simply, nicer, in most cases.

The track I chose from open reel is a live track with just piano and closely miked vocal, but this track never fails to raise the hairs on the back of my neck,it just sounds so personal.

[Elite-ist]

Thanks Nando I hope you will enjoy the Mix MD.

I agree that a recording from cd to open reel can sound just simply, nicer, in most cases.

The track I chose from open reel is a live track with just piano and closely miked vocal, but this track never fails to raise the hairs on the back of my neck,it just sounds so personal.

Pat: I'm already mentally compiling a list of similar acoustic live tracks I have in mind for your mix MD. I listened to them last night and I'm sure to include at least two from this famous Canadian artist.

Nando.

[ke4mcl]

i'm in! already got this covered with a sinatra mix MD i've practically worn out!

[Glantoir]

I love those simple acoustic live tracks where you can, 'hear the air'

[ke4mcl]

its an upbeat compilation i put together from cd releases. i really enjoy it specially when i plug the portable into an old console.

[Glantoir]

Hi Robert that sound good, I've got some big band and some other stuff you might like. Pm me your address and I'll get working on it for you.

[ke4mcl]

that reminds me i have a bigband one also made from cd compilations. i'd like to hear that bigband compilation you have so put me on the list.

thinking ahead, how do we do this whole thing? do we make a list of what we have to offer and TH'ers chime in to get on the list?

right now my offerings are...
sinatra compilation from cd's
bigband compilation from cd's

[Glantoir]

I've been following the Mix Tape thread, http://www.tapeheads.net/showthread.php?t=7251 and the members there have great ideas for mix tapes.

They are discussing a glam rock mix at present, now thats one I'd like to do!

So I suppose the idea would be to try and tailor something to entertain and educate the recipient of your mix MD, keeping in mind their tastes.

[ke4mcl]

well. if its a compilation YOU made you should be able to make a digital copy of it from one deck to another without copy protection issues. i propose that sending a digital copy MD of a mix MD you already have be acceptable.

this way you can share without giving up your disc.

[Glantoir]

Yes thats a good possibility. If you make an analog copy then copy protection won't be an issue at all.

[Pentium100]

Mix MD exchange seems an interesting idea and recording MDs is easier than cassettes (no need to be exact with the time), though i have almost no creativity when it comes to music and my reason for recording songs would be "because I like them". I have a fair amount of records and tapes, what music would you like? I have a lot of songs I like, they all would not fit in a MD, even after applying your filter (no opera, techno ...). I can record some Lithuanian songs I really like too :). The sound quality may vary (as my records and tapes are in various conditions, the ones that contain the songs I like are more worn, since I play them a lot).

[Glantoir]

I think you can get a feel for what the other person might like from their old posts etc and then, from that, you could make a specific mix that you think/hope they would like.
I know they may not like everything on mix but you won't know unless you get some feedback from them.
I think its good to comment on any mix you get and equally so, I think its good to include some reason why you include the particular tracks on your own mix.

On the other hand we could go for a specific theme, maybe, Hard Rock, Glam Rock, hits of 80's etc. What do you think?

[close652]

I would be interested in receiving and an Irish or Lithuanian mixtape of the country's pop/rock -- and sending the same from Hungary.

[Glantoir]

Hi Istvan,
The 'Traveling Mix MD' package includes an MD of Irish pop & rock music and all going well, it should be with you in 2012.
If you are interested in any particular style I could concentrate on that for you.
My particular favourite would be hard rock ie Thin Lizzy,Rory Gallagher.

Another side to this exchange/swap would be getting a chance to hear recordings from somebody elses t'table,tape deck etc. and give a good indication of their sound.

I always listen to my completed mixes/compilations to try and make sure they kinda flow from track to track rather than just sticking them all on in no particular order.

At present I'm working on recording a Classic Hard Rock compilation onto open reel and then transferring onto md later.

[Pentium100]

On the other hand we could go for a specific theme, maybe, Hard Rock, Glam Rock, hits of 80's etc. What do you think?

I think this one would be better. Something like the period or whatever. While I cannot recognize most of the genres, I can look at the year written on the record :) So, we could go for a specific time period :).

[Glantoir]

How about Glam Rock which could include Bowie,Roxy Music,T.Rex etc?
Or 80's electronica, Human League,Gary Numan, Yazoo etc?
Or 70's New Wave,The Stranglers,Sex Pistols,The Clash?

[Pentium100]

How about Glam Rock which could include Bowie,Roxy Music,T.Rex etc?
Or 80's electronica, Human League,Gary Numan, Yazoo etc?
Or 70's New Wave,The Stranglers,Sex Pistols,The Clash?

David Bowie sings some form of Rock? But his songs are very different from what I though as rock (Queen for example). That just shows how I know almost nothing about various genres.

But from that list I only have maybe one or two tapes of David Bowie (I could have others on some tapes that have no track listings, but I have no way of knowing that).

[Dazen1]

Hi, as you probably know, Nando (Elite-ist) and some other TH members have a nice thread going for tape mix swaps on this site.

Pat,

Give me a shout when you have a decent playback deck and I'll record a mix tape for you. No need to reciprocate as I owe you something for the excellent "Local Heroes" CD-R that you gave me a few months back. *thumbsup*

[Glantoir]

Hey Darren,Hows it going?
My Technics RS B965 is fine for playback but just cannot record properly.
I would love to receive a mix tape from you.

[Dazen1]

Hey Darren,Hows it going?
My Technics RS B965 is fine for playback but just cannot record properly.
I would love to receive a mix tape from you.

I'm good Pat - thanks.

Well in that case, I better get something sorted for you!

I have three to record before the end of the year; I guess another one won't hurt! You are on the list. *contract*

All being well, it should be ready in January. :)

[Glantoir]

Thats grand Darren thanks.
I'm looking forward to that.

[Glantoir]

I would be interested in receiving and an Irish or Lithuanian mixtape of the country's pop/rock -- and sending the same from Hungary.

I like listening to Irish trad/rock crossover music and have some stuff you might be interested in, Horslips, Stockton's Wing,Moving Hearts etc.

Please let me know if you are interested.

[Glantoir]

David Bowie sings some form of Rock? But his songs are very different from what I though as rock (Queen for example). That just shows how I know almost nothing about various genres.

But from that list I only have maybe one or two tapes of David Bowie (I could have others on some tapes that have no track listings, but I have no way of knowing that).

Gosh, Bowie was the man back in the days of Glam.
Try and check out the albums Ziggy Stardust..,Aladdin Sane or Pin-Ups.

[close652]

I like listening to Irish trad/rock crossover music and have some stuff you might be interested in, Horslips, Stockton's Wing,Moving Hearts etc.
Please let me know if you are interested.

Yes, I am! I do not know these so I would be happy to receive a mixMD.

What do you prefer in exchange? Glam/New romantic or Hungarian stuff or anything else?

My CA CDP has developed one channel off problem so source is vinyl only or I can hook up my Philips CDR/CDP and use my Onkyo MDP's DAC.

[close652]

Mods,
Shouldn't this thread be in the TravTapes section?

[close652]

Pentium100,
Since I will be sending Braxus' Travelling Tapes to you I can include an MD for you in the package, if you indicate your preferences.

[Pentium100]

Pentium100,
Since I will be sending Braxus' Travelling Tapes to you I can include an MD for you in the package, if you indicate your preferences.
Sorry, I missed your previous post.

Anything except Jazz, techno, hip-hop, basically, something older.

I can make a mix MD of Lithuanian older pop songs (now here, I have quite a lot of tapes and records). What would you prefer - more songs by a single artist or more variety (only one song of each artist)? I probably have 70s - 90s covered quite well (and also some 78rpm records), but I usually do not look at the year the record was made, just the artist and the song list (to minimize duplicates).

[Elite-ist]

I received Pat's MD, yesterday, and I hope to have time this evening, or next, to play it. Pat also sent along a sealed Maxell MD and a beautiful Christmas card. Thank you, Pat!

Nando.

[Glantoir]

Hi Guys sorry have been away due to a death in our family.

Pentium100, I had almost completed your Glam/New Wave/Electronica 80's Mix and will get that off to you tomorrow. Please pm me you address.

Close652, I will record your Mix in the day or two so if you could pm me your address also please?

Nando, you are most welcome,but I am surprised it got to you so quickly!

[Elite-ist]

Our condolences to your family upon hearing of your personal tragedy, Pat.

Nando.

[Glantoir]

Thank you for your kind words,Nando.

Pat

[Glantoir]

Heres the Track-list for Pentium100s Mix MD.
Hope you can read it.

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m488/Glantoir/TrackListP100.jpg

[close652]

Glantoir,
I am sorry to hear your loss.
I will pm my address.
I will record glam/electronica for you.
Do you want any Hungarian songs included?

Pentium100,
I will record your mix tomorrow -- the same question applies:
Do you want any Hungarian songs included?
I would love to receive a mixtape of Lithuanian music.

Do you type all track information into the MD? I will do for both mixtapes if you do so!

[Glantoir]

Thanks for that close652.
Yes, please do put some Hungarian songs on the MD.
On my MD's I just type song title,artist and year.

The Glam/New Wave/80's Mix is really only an idea to start the ball rolling.

[Pentium100]

Glantoir,
Pentium100,
I will record your mix tomorrow -- the same question applies:
Do you want any Hungarian songs included?
I would love to receive a mixtape of Lithuanian music.

Do you type all track information into the MD? I will do for both mixtapes if you do so!

A tape or a MD (most likely MD, but just to confirm)?
Yes, please include Hungarian songs. I have a few records (and records copied to tapes) with Hungarian music (namely, Omega and Koral, probably others) ann they sound great.
I will type the track information, but I will use sonic Stage for that - I am not a masochist to try to type all song titles using the remote of my MD recorder.

Also, what format do you want - SP (MD) or Hi-SP (Hi-MD)? I could also do PCM, but that would limit the time to ~23 minutes.

[close652]

I prefer the old school MD :)

It seems that I have to make a second MD -- for the first one I had a different idea -- for the second: maybe a full Hungarian selection? :)

[Pentium100]

I prefer the old school MD :)

It seems that I have to make a second MD -- for the first one I had a different idea -- for the second: maybe a full Hungarian selection? :)

Sure. In that case I will have to record two MDs for you too. Both with Lithuanian songs or something different? If so then what?

[close652]

Do you want the stickers intact or shall I write on them?

I will post to Pentium100 tomorrow (with TTapes), as I literally felt asleep last night as I typed the song info with my remote :) So it seems I am masochist :)

[Pentium100]

Do you want the stickers intact or shall I write on them?
I do not have a preference either way. But the same question applies to you - do you want the stickers intact?
So it seems I am masochist :)
Or your MD recorder cannot be connected to a PC. I tried typing in a song title a couple of times and decided that instead of doing it, I could type them in a PC and do something more interesting, after all, the data on the MD will be exactly the same, so what's the point?

[Glantoir]

I suppose I'm lucky because my Sony JB940 has a keyboard input and makes titling MD's simple.
Pentium, your MD is on its way to you and Close652,yours is recorded and I'm just having a final listen before I send it on to you.

[close652]

My Onkyo has no keyboard input :(
You can both write on stickers etc.
Glantoir: I planned you mixtape but I will not be able to finish and post it before Christmas.

[Glantoir]

Glantoir: I planned you mixtape but I will not be able to finish and post it before Christmas.

No problem,take your time!

[close652]

I hope the MDs have arrived to Pentium100 by now. I sent two: one is a mix from the prerecorded MDs I have. I did not include any track from the Spicegirls album :) It is interesting to see that there are big differences in quality and sometimes hard clipping distortion occurs. The second MD is a mix of Hungarian rock: actually four different LP sides, both classic and alternative rock. I hope you like them!

[Pentium100]

No, they still have not arrived - usually around this time, the post office gets overloaded, so all packages are delayed. Your MD is almost finished. I think I will send one at first, then I will ask you which artists or songs you like more and I will record another MD.

I have too many songs to choose from, so this way it will be a bit easier to record the second MD :) (as before now I have never recorded a mix anything for anyone other than myself, I have recorded some tapes and CDs for people, but they told me what to record).

On the other hand, I have almost nothing to record for Glantoir. I even went to the record store with a list and found nothing on topic.

[ke4mcl]

hey guys i'm back.

i found my MD collection which was stored in a pelican case. i also dug out my tascam MD350 which i'm currently using to do some MD transfers to CD for a DIYaudio.com member.

i'll be posting up a list of what compilations i have available within a day or two.

[Glantoir]

Good to have you back ke4mcl, thought we had lost you there for a while!

BTW, have you ever heard of a guy called Ken Woodman? He had a swinging sixties style big band and he did a version of 'To Whom It Concerns' which I'm trying to get a copy of.
I know it might be a long shot!

[Pentium100]

I received the MDs from Glantoir and close652. As I am now building a device, I have a lot of time to listen to music, now I will have some new music to listen to.

Hopefully Glantoir's MD will give me a clue what to record for him (as I have almost nothing).

[Glantoir]

Hopefully Glantoir's MD will give me a clue what to record for him (as I have almost nothing).

Basically any classic/old school rock would do for me.


Hope you enjoy the tunes on the MD.

[ke4mcl]

ok guys,

since i put all these together i can make a digital copy without hitch from the copy protection. this makes life much easier on me. to keep it interesting for all parties if you want a copy of what i have send me your record to disc with a compilation on it. i'll copy your compilation for my collection, erase the disc, and put my compilation on it and send disc back.

here's what i got.
jimi hendrix concert 5-30-70 taken from a bootleg vinyl i had
freestyle dance
industrial
hip hop booty music
slow jams (just like the slow jams tapes we used to make for girls in school)
big band
disco
big band and swing (a personal favorite)
nine inch nails (older stuff)
sinatra

[Glantoir]

Finally sent MD to close652. Sorry about delay,I had originally intended to send this before Christmas!

[close652]

Finally sent MD to close652. Sorry about delay,I had originally intended to send this before Christmas!

Thank you!

Yours will be posted within a week (I need your address)!

[Glantoir]

Strings, I have completed you Mix MD and I hope you will like it.
I've included some early live Thin Lizzy tracks,some Taste,Rory Gallagher and others.
If you could send me a pm with your address, I will send it on to you!

[Glantoir]

Nando, if you are reading this look away now! :)














http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m488/Glantoir/MixMDrecordingsession-Optimized.jpg

This is the sort of mess I create when making a Mix MD for other members! *embarrased*
Its a pic ofthe last track being recorded for Strings Mix MD.

No prizes for guessing which artist it's by.

[Elite-ist]

Nando, if you are reading this look away now! :)












http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m488/Glantoir/MixMDrecordingsession-Optimized.jpg

This is the sort of mess I create when making a Mix MD for other members! *embarrased*
Its a pic ofthe last track being recorded for Strings Mix MD.

No prizes for guessing which artist it's by.

Hi Pat,

That's not a mess. I'm going to guess you may have closed the mix with a classic from NY. And no: not NY, NY by FS.

Technical question for you: For recording digital sources to MD, do you use the optical cable from the output of your CDP (if so equipped) directly into your Sony MD recorder's optical input? I found the sound quality was better using my Tara Lab Spectrum 3 analog cables to patch my Sony 7XESD into my Pioneer Elite C-72 preamplifier, and then routed through my dbx400X router and into the analog input of my Sony MD recorder. In other words, I only used the analog side of my digital source and MD recorder.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Tara%20Lab%20Cables/DSC06587.jpg

Tara Lab Spectrum 3 cables pictured on left. AR cables pictured on right.
http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Tara%20Lab%20Cables/DSC06588.jpg

I spent last night taking all the CDs from my Pioneer carousel changer and reinserting them back in their jewel cases. The changer holds 301 CDs, and I had about 60 of my favourites loaded up in there, before I decided to begin using the Sony. I reworked a little wiring, and I'm hoping I receive some better cabling from a friend before the end of this week, before I start recording your mix MD.

Nando.

[Glantoir]

Hi Nando,

I always use the analog connections from my CDP (Sony CDP XB 930) to the MD recorder (Sony MD JB-940) even though it has both toslink and co-axial outputs.
To my ears it just sounds better.
Antun, I think it was, mentioned the JB-940 will record in 24 bit from an analog input/source.

You guessed right about last track, but don't 'start spreading the news' just yet! *grin*

Pat


Hi Pat,

That's not a mess. I'm going to guess you may have closed the mix with a classic from NY. And no: not NY, NY by FS.

Technical question for you: For recording digital sources to MD, do you use the optical cable from the output of your CDP (if so equipped) directly into your Sony MD recorder's optical input? I found the sound quality was better using my Tara Lab Spectrum 3 analog cables to patch my Sony 7XESD into my Pioneer Elite C-72 preamplifier, and then routed through my dbx400X router and into the analog input of my Sony MD recorder. In other words, I only used the analog side of my digital source and MD recorder.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Tara%20Lab%20Cables/DSC06587.jpg

Tara Lab Spectrum 3 cables pictured on left. AR cables pictured on right.
http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Tara%20Lab%20Cables/DSC06588.jpg

I spent last night taking all the CDs from my Pioneer carousel changer and reinserting them back in their jewel cases. The changer holds 301 CDs, and I had about 60 of my favourites loaded up in there, before I decided to begin using the Sony. I reworked a little wiring, and I'm hoping I receive some better cabling from a friend before the end of this week, before I start recording your mix MD.

Nando.

[Dazen1]

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m488/Glantoir/MixMDrecordingsession-Optimized.jpg


Image of the week. *bigthumbup*

[close652]

Incoming mail! I have received a nice mixtape with a bonus blank from Glantoir:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lLOf-yOBy5A/TwzVKGB7beI/AAAAAAAAAJg/Ydmy9jFiyzE/s512/2012-01-09_23-39-26_47.jpg
The mixtape was in my deck for a photo but I have not listened it yet
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d4nX2cv4ln4/TwzVKEmk_wI/AAAAAAAAAJc/BxhWh2C1FBY/s800/2012-01-10_00-14-28_75.jpg
because I was busy maxing mixtape for Pat. Here are the CDs used:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gKIvGeiHCrA/TwzVNhuQZiI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/24VcUuK9bYA/s800/2012-01-10_10-31-39_639.jpg
Actually I used too much of them as you can see:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CQbLa8AQQHc/TwzVKP1h4oI/AAAAAAAAAJk/wwaL8Cm23T8/s800/2012-01-10_10-28-41_809.jpg
I have also recorded a bonus disc but it is going to be a surprise!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9FL0yIJ1Axg/TwzVOhEUfEI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/xj6uaAqJWd8/s800/2012-01-10_18-11-10_179.jpg
I hope you'll like my mix!
I will have some post production work (bloody typing :) ) with the MDs and they will be posted on Friday I hope.

[Glantoir]

Thank you close652 and I hope you enjoy my choices for you!

I'm glad the package did not get lost due to the mess I made writing out your address

I really didn't have an idea what sort of music you like, so I hope you will find something there of interest.

Thanks also for the pictures and now I have a bit of an idea what sort of music you listen to,David Bowie,Velvet Underground *bigthumbup*


Pat

[Glantoir]

Mix Md sent to Strings today

[Elite-ist]

Pat's MiniDisc recording is almost complete: Some editing, track titling, perhaps shuffling a couple of tracks around, left to do.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Pat%20MiniDisc%20Mix%202012/DSC06761.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Pat%20MiniDisc%20Mix%202012/DSC06759.jpg

Nando.

[Glantoir]

Looking forward to it Nando. BTW, what type of beer is that one?

[Elite-ist]

That beer there is a pale ale brewed by a local company; Granville Island Brewing Company. Here in my hometown of Squamish, we also have a brewery; The Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company. I thought local beer to be complimentary for local talent featured on your mix.

Nando.

[Elite-ist]

I completed all the necessary changes to the MD this morning, including editing, track titling, and shuffling a couple of tunes around.

I may draft up a sheet track listing before mailing it out tomorrow.

There is a definite theme to this compilation:

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Pat%20MiniDisc%20Mix%202012/DSC06786.jpg

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Pat%20MiniDisc%20Mix%202012/DSC06793.jpg

Nando.

[close652]

Glantoir's MDs will be posted this afternoon. Apologies for the delay.

[Glantoir]

Glantoir's MDs will be posted this afternoon. Apologies for the delay.

Thank you and I look forward to receiving it!

[Glantoir]

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m488/Glantoir/NandoMD-Optimized.jpg

Nando's Mix-MD arrived today.
I put it into my RH1 and went for my morning walk.
Gosh, but,the recording of 'For The Last Time' by Rory Gallagher from vinyl, sounded great!! I would already know this track from the album 'Deuce' but I only have the remastered version on CD. The sound from vinyl is really special!

I've listened to the MD just once and after a few more play's will give more f'back.

I actually have NY's 'Live at Massey Hall' and Nando's choices are excellent, I included a track from it myself on my Mix-Tape for Les.

Thanks Nando for a very thoughtful compilation.

[Glantoir]

I know some of you reading this have some sort of interest in MiniDisc or have units and may not be using them that much. I am attracted to the format because of its ability to record vinyl and tape so well, (using the SP setting and analog inputs.)

I love to exchange recordings with other TH’s members and MD is turning out to be a nice alternative to tape, while still holding (to some degree) the attraction of a cassette Mix-Tape (some might say more attractions!!) *wink*

What I’m trying to say is why not try and forget all the digital stuff and try and look on your MD recorder as you would your cassette deck and use it to record some vinyl or tape and maybe get involved in a Mix MD with other members here.

You never know you might get reeled in! *yes*

[Elite-ist]

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m488/Glantoir/NandoMD-Optimized.jpg

Nando's Mix-MD arrived today.
I put it into my RH1 and went for my morning walk.
Gosh, but,the recording of 'For The Last Time' by Rory Gallagher from vinyl, sounded great!! I would already know this track from the album 'Deuce' but I only have the remastered version on CD. The sound from vinyl is really special!

I've listened to the MD just once and after a few more play's will give more f'back.

I actually have NY's 'Live at Massey Hall' and Nando's choices are excellent, I included a track from it myself on my Mix-Tape for Les.

Thanks Nando for a very thoughtful compilation.
Hi Pat,

Thank you for your comments. I think we have really similar taste in music, so it's not difficult to decide which songs should go on your Mix MD. I intend to do a full write-up an evening this week on our Mix MD exchange, as I wanted to give full credit to a wonderful mix you created for me. I liked it so much, that two of the songs from that particular MD made it onto Scott's (braxus) cassette mix tape I recorded for him last week.

And I do have a great appreciation for the MD format. I commented, elsewhere, how recording to MD has the same feel as recording to cassette. Just a lot more flexibilty and many more options to MD, than cassette recording. Who wouldn't want that?

Nando.

[Dazen1]

What I’m trying to say is why not try and forget all the digital stuff and try and look on your MD recorder as you would your cassette deck and use it to record some vinyl or tape and maybe get involved in a Mix MD with other members here.

Wise words Pat.

I have tried to encourage other members to contribute to the Mix Tape thread. Cassette & MiniDisc are perfect formats to share and futher enhance our appreciation of music.

Keep up the good work. *bigthumbup*

[Glantoir]

Nando, I would say its not too difficult to make a music compilation for you.
You go to great lengths to entertain us with your excellent pictures and detailed posts of your recording sessions,and in doing so,give clues to your musical tastes.

Daren, the same can be said of you. Your photographic skills are inspirational to all of us and they really add that extra dimension to the whole Mix-Tape/MD tradition.



When you post up comments, pictures and track lists we can all enjoy the effort and more importantly get an idea of the posters personal taste in music.



Cassette & MiniDisc are perfect formats to share and futher enhance our appreciation of music.


Absolutely Daren, *bigthumbup*

[Glantoir]

Received Strings Mix MD in post today. Its a really nice compilation of rock and blues tracks .
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m488/Glantoir/StringsMD-Optimized.jpg

Thank you Paride *bigthumbup*

[Elite-ist]

Hello everyone,

Thanks to Pat, I feel I can improve my MiniDisc recording skills as I become more accustomed to this format. Pat spearheaded the Traveling MiniDisc project (http://www.tapeheads.net/showthread.php?t=14072), and because of this endeavour there are a few more Tapehead members who are becoming involved with MiniDisc exchanges, who might not have done so, before now.

I received Pat's Mix MD in early December, and with his Mix MD I received a beautiful Christmas card and a gift blank MD.

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From the opening track, I knew this MD would be special. Little River Band is a band both Pat and I have enjoyed for a long time. This live recording from the "Backstage Pass" record is one of my favourites. And it kept getting better going into the MD. My personal favourites are from Thin Lizzy, Willie Nelson, Rory Gallagher, and Mark Knopfler. The outstanding track recorded live of Juliet Turner's "Pizza & Wine" is spine-tingling. I want to hear more of her. This tune is going to make the circulation to other Tapeheads, I'm sure.

It may be awhile before I can commit to the next MD exchange with Pat, but I'm certain it won't be too long. Anyone who would doubt the quality of the recordings made to MD from either analog, or digital sources, should try it out. I'm converted to MD, as an alternative to analog cassette. I am not ready to replace cassette as a format, but I sure anticipate becoming more involved with MD.

Thanks so much for creating this outstanding Mix MD for me, Pat!


Nando.

(I'll be posting pictures and commentary of my Mix MD recording for Pat, shortly)

[HeadGap]

Thanks for the report Nando!... It sounds like you guys are having some great fun. I can see Pat really puts together a very nice exchange MD package. I like that printout Pat.
I’m just about ready to do a practice mix MD myself. I have everything setup and ready to go. I do want to do a quick fix on my Turntable as I think the belt is dragging on something during part of the revolution, I can hear it when playing, It’s a quick fix though, I know what it is as it’s done it before.
I like the little River Band also. I bet that’s a great sounding MD.

Jeff

[Glantoir]

Hi Jeff, its good to hear you are getting to grips with your MD recorder. I have to say I very much enjoy putting together a Mix for somebody else,especially if I have an idea what music they like listening to. Nando and myself have very similar musical tastes and because of his ability to give such clear and detailed f'back its easy to get it 'kinda' right.

Let us know what you think of the results of your first recording?

[DuckTape]

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[Elite-ist]

Thanks for the report Nando!... It sounds like you guys are having some great fun. I can see Pat really puts together a very nice exchange MD package. I like that printout Pat.
I’m just about ready to do a practice mix MD myself. I have everything setup and ready to go. I do want to do a quick fix on my Turntable as I think the belt is dragging on something during part of the revolution, I can hear it when playing, It’s a quick fix though, I know what it is as it’s done it before.
I like the little River Band also. I bet that’s a great sounding MD.

Jeff

Hi Jeff,

I'm more than happy to provide the pictures and commentary, as it can help entice a few more members into participating in MD exchanges. My biggest worry, when contributing towards the Traveling MD, was accidentally erasing a previous track made by another member. But, there's, even, an "Undo Edit" feature for that on my deck, if it did happen, provided you didn't wait too long.

I'm thinking of combining analog and digital processes into one of my next cassette mix tapes. I want to record all my selections onto MD to create a master and juggle the tracks around, or even use some sound processing to liven up the mix, before recording in one continuous recording for each side of the cassette tape.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx322/vintagevet/Pat%20MiniDisc%20Mix%202012/DSC06789.jpg


Nando.

[HeadGap]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. *Hi5* I should be recording starting tomorrow or the next day. I’m looking through some records that belong to a friend of mine; I’ll probably use some songs off some of those, but I also have lots of records & tapes to choose from myself.

I’ll keep you guys posted on how it’s going & ask questions if I have any problems. Maybe I’ll post some pictures of my recording setup & cessions and stuff.

Maybe I can find a TH member to exchange with.

That’s a great looking system Nando! I would still like to learn to play Guitar some day.

Jeff

[Glantoir]

Maybe I can find a TH member to exchange with.

Jeff


Look no further Jeff, always happy to do an exchange and I'm sure there are others that will exchange with you too.

I could work on a nice LRB mix if you like, maybe later on?

Whenever you are ready let me know.

Pat

[Elite-ist]

Hi all,

This was my first MiniDisc exchange with another Tapehead member. I had a little familiarity with MiniDisc recording, as I was an early signer-up to Pat's "Local Heroes-National Treasures"-themed Traveling MD which began in late August of last year. Before this, I had spent a couple of hours of MiniDisc recording directly from my X brother-in-law's synthesizer using a mini optical cable connected to my Sony portable: a Net MD Walkman MZ-N510. He has composed some very nice instrumental tracks, of which I saved a few.

Pat had introduced me to some artists I hadn't heard of before. Rory Gallagher and Paul Brady were but a few that stuck in my mind when I was sorting through records at my local thrift shop/flea market. I managed to find an album of each of these artists. Luckily enough, the Rory Gallagher tune, "For The Last Time" struck me as one I figured he would have, just maybe not in vinyl.



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From there, I settled on keeping to a guitar-themed MD, both acoustic and electric.

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I kept to a fairly split mix from analog and digital sources: LPs and CDs, including one track from a pre-recorded open reel of Gabor Szabo mastered @ 7 1/2 ips recording speed.

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As always, sustenance is required to create a succesful mix.

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Some track titling, and a final listen to hear the product before sending it off to Pat.

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This was a fun undertaking and I hope to create more MiniDisc recordings for Pat in the year ahead.

Nando.

[Elite-ist]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. *Hi5* I should be recording starting tomorrow or the next day. I’m looking through some records that belong to a friend of mine; I’ll probably use some songs off some of those, but I also have lots of records & tapes to choose from myself.

I’ll keep you guys posted on how it’s going & ask questions if I have any problems. Maybe I’ll post some pictures of my recording setup & cessions and stuff.

Maybe I can find a TH member to exchange with.

That’s a great looking system Nando! I would still like to learn to play Guitar some day.

Jeff

Thanks for your comments, Jeff. The guitar is my youngest son's, so I don't know how to play it, but it sure made a nice prop for the photo.

Nando.

[HeadGap]

Look no further Jeff, always happy to do an exchange and I'm sure there are others that will exchange with you too.

I could work on a nice LRB mix if you like, maybe later on?

Whenever you are ready let me know.

Pat

Hey!... That would be great Pat…..I’m ready any time. No rush thought, if you’re working on other projects.
I’m thinking instead of doing a test MD though, I might just as well start an MD for you.
As for me some LRB and some Rory Gallagher and Thin Lizzy would be great. I’m not fermilure with Rory Gallager’s music. I know I like some Thin Lizzy songs though. And put anything you like on there.
I would like to make yours a real mix of stuff. You know, everything from Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 to Grand Funk Railroad, with a little western & classical thrown in just for kicks. I think I know you like fairly hard rock guitar though, so I would use a fair bit of that in case you didn’t like the other stuff. If I’m wrong let me know and maybe we should send each other lists of the groups we seem to like to get ideas on what to record for each other. *reelspin*

Jeff

[Glantoir]

Ok Jeff,
I will put on the old thinking cap and put together something you might like!
Rory Gallagher was one of our 'National Treasures' and is sorely missed, but if you have not heard him before I think you are in for a treat!

As for me, put on whatever you like yourself and if its from vinyl or tape all the better!

Pat

[Glantoir]

I’ve listened to Nando’s Mix Md a few times now and must say I enjoy it more every time I listen to it.

The Rory Gallagher track ‘For The last Time’ (on vinyl) opens the MD and I knew from there it was going to be a good compilation.
The next 2 tracks were by Anderson,Bruford,Wakeman,Howe, (on vinyl also) and although prog rock would not really be my cup of tea normally, on repeated listening I found I was humming along to ‘Brother Of Mine’
I was originally listening on my Sony RH1 but today I went out with my R900.
The R900 has a better (to my mind) bass sound and it was able to really bring out the big circling drum sound on ‘Brother Of Mine’ and this really clinched it for me.

I really liked ‘Some Velvet Morning’ by Gabor Szabo from open reel. I’d never heard of Gabor Szabo before, but this a really nice instrumental track.

I also really enjoyed ‘Bring It All Back’ & ‘Long Time Running’ by Tragically Hip (I ordered ‘Road Apples’ on Amazon today)
The drummer can really hit the skins hard!

I enjoyed all the tracks but these were my particular favourites.
All the tracks on the MD sounded great especially the ones from vinyl.

Again thank you Nando for a very thoughtful and carefully executed Mix MD.

[HeadGap]

Ok Jeff,
I will put on the old thinking cap and put together something you might like!
Rory Gallagher was one of our 'National Treasures' and is sorely missed, but if you have not heard him before I think you are in for a treat!

As for me, put on whatever you like yourself and if its from vinyl or tape all the better!

Pat

OK Pat,
I’ll start gathering up some stuff you might like. I think most of it will be from vinyl as I have a lot more records than CD’s. I will probably half to grab something off CD, cassette tape & maybe R2R tape also. I could try and grab something off 100.7 KSLX, they play vintage rock. I don’t think I have ever recorded from radio before. I could start the MD at the beginning of every song and just pause it each time if it’s not a song I want and with MD it would be easy to edit later. Their playing “Pink Floyd” right now. I've been burning in the Concept 6.5 receiver and it's sounding great, I’ll be using that and the Sony JB930 for the recording.

Jeff

[Glantoir]

Hi Jeff,
I would really like it if you recorded some stuff from the radio. I think it would be really interesting to hear the announcers and even the advertisements. I could do the same for you here if you like also?

[Glantoir]

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Received two Mix MD's and a CDR of the group Kolinda today from Istvan (close652)
Thank you, Istvan I got to listen to one MD so far.
Waiting For The Man by The Velvet Underground and Diamond Dogs by D.Bowie were the first tracks on it.
I really enjoyed it,nice tunes by The Cult and The Smiths too.

I also enjoyed Kolinda, they play some great sounding folk music.

[Elite-ist]

I’ve listened to Nando’s Mix Md a few times now and must say I enjoy it more every time I listen to it.

The Rory Gallagher track ‘For The last Time’ (on vinyl) opens the MD and I knew from there it was going to be a good compilation.
The next 2 tracks were by Anderson,Bruford,Wakeman,Howe, (on vinyl also) and although prog rock would not really be my cup of tea normally, on repeated listening I found I was humming along to ‘Brother Of Mine’
I was originally listening on my Sony RH1 but today I went out with my R900.
The R900 has a better (to my mind) bass sound and it was able to really bring out the big circling drum sound on ‘Brother Of Mine’ and this really clinched it for me.

I really liked ‘Some Velvet Morning’ by Gabor Szabo from open reel. I’d never heard of Gabor Szabo before, but this a really nice instrumental track.

I also really enjoyed ‘Bring It All Back’ & ‘Long Time Running’ by Tragically Hip (I ordered ‘Road Apples’ on Amazon today)
The drummer can really hit the skins hard!

I enjoyed all the tracks but these were my particular favourites.
All the tracks on the MD sounded great especially the ones from vinyl.

Again thank you Nando for a very thoughtful and carefully executed Mix MD.

Thanks for the feedback, Pat. I had hoped the Tragically Hip would be a good "closing" to the MD Mix. I could introduce you to a few other Canadian bands you may not have heard of before. If you were to recommend your favourite Rory Gallagher LP, which would it be? It isn't easy finding used vinyl of his repertoire. The RG LP I recorded from did have some static I couldn't overcome in the recording, unfortunately.

I may even query you before creating the next Mix MD for you. There are some popular bands you know of, but I'm not sure if you've heard some of the particular songs I have of them.

My formula for cassette mixes is fairly consistent: an equal number of digital and analog sources to be recorded, at least one live performance, and always a Canadian band or artist(s) featured. I try to open with a good, lively tune, usually a pick of the recipient's favorite band, or artist, and close with a tune which is laid back. If it fits with the tempo I'll sqeeze in an instrumental track, too.

As always I can't wait to entertain the next Mix MD exchange with you.

Nando.

[HeadGap]

Hi Jeff,
I would really like it if you recorded some stuff from the radio. I think it would be really interesting to hear the announcers and even the advertisements. I could do the same for you here if you like also?

Sure, that would be fine Pat. We could get an idea of what the differences are in broadcast radio between our 2 locations.

Jeff

[Glantoir]

My formula for cassette mixes is fairly consistent: an equal number of digital and analog sources to be recorded, at least one live performance, and always a Canadian band or artist(s) featured. I try to open with a good, lively tune, usually a pick of the recipient's favorite band, or artist, and close with a tune which is laid back. If it fits with the tempo I'll sqeeze in an instrumental track, too.

Agreed Nando, I think its good to draw in the listener with something familiar,and then move on with some new music, but not too much, before getting back to something more familiar again.

As to Rory Gallagher albums, well they are all pretty good,but for me, the ones I would bring to 'The Desert Island' would have to be 'Live In Europe' and 'Calling Card'

'Live In Europe' is fantastic,(You would already have heard 'Pistol Slapper Blues' from it) ..its such an atmospheric recording and you get such a sense of being there. At the start of the first track 'Messing With The Kid' just before he starts playing, you can hear him turning up the volume on his guitar and from there its all business.
If there was ever an album that demands the volume to be cranked up this is it.

'Calling Card' I think,is a classic also, although a lot of older Rory fans were not that fond of it.
It was co-produced by Roger Glover and Rory in 1976 and I don't think there is a weak track on it.

My generation would say Rory is best heard on vinyl and the little bit of static on 'For The First Time' only added to the pleasure of listening to it.

I will record both these albums for you on MD is you like.
(I have both on vinyl)

[Glantoir]

Sure, that would be fine Pat. We could get an idea of what the differences are in broadcast radio between our 2 locations.

Jeff

Yes, I think that would be a nice idea in general to give an idea of what sort of stuff is broadcast in your area/country.

[Elite-ist]

Agreed Nando, I think its good to draw in the listener with something familiar,and then move on with some new music, but not too much, before getting back to something more familiar again.

As to Rory Gallagher albums, well they are all pretty good,but for me, the ones I would bring to 'The Desert Island' would have to be 'Live In Europe' and 'Calling Card'

'Live In Europe' is fantastic,(You would already have heard 'Pistol Slapper Blues' from it) ..its such an atmospheric recording and you get such a sense of being there. At the start of the first track 'Messing With The Kid' just before he starts playing, you can hear him turning up the volume on his guitar and from there its all business.
If there was ever an album that demands the volume to be cranked up this is it.

'Calling Card' I think,is a classic also, although a lot of older Rory fans were not that fond of it.
It was co-produced by Roger Glover and Rory in 1976 and I don't think there is a weak track on it.

My generation would say Rory is best heard on vinyl and the little bit of static on 'For The First Time' only added to the pleasure of listening to it.

I will record both these albums for you on MD is you like.
(I have both on vinyl)

Pat: That would be great, as I love live albums and "Calling Card" is one I doubt I would find, here. Rory Gallagher has got be ranked amongst the top 50 rock/blues guitarists of all time, I would think.

Nando.

[Glantoir]

No problem Nando, will get working on that for you! They will be on 2 MD's as they both clock in at 45mins +. But I will pad them out with some bonus tracks :)

[Elite-ist]

No problem Nando, will get working on that for you! They will be on 2 MD's as they both clock in at 45mins +. But I will pad them out with some bonus tracks :)

Thank you! It may be about two weeks before I can return the favour, Pat. More recording to do until then.

Nando.

[Glantoir]

I'm getting busy myself, recording wise, but can't complain as I find its really a pleasure!

[close652]

I am glad you received them!
All the information is on the MDs regarding artists, songs and year.
When I finally packed them I was away from any MD decks or portables and I *withstupid* chose two identical discs so I was unable to write on them. Anyway I hope you like them. The other is a selection of Hungarian artists. Instead of making an MD or MC I copied the Kolinda compilation album as a CD-R. If you are interested we can continue the exchange later this year.

I was listening your mixtape again this afternoon. I really like Horslips, especially the opening track. The other songs are also really nice. Sound quality is superb! Thank you!

edit: I "had" to get side B of The Book of Invasions as well, so I made an accompanying MD with it plus some other Irish tunes :) It is interesting to see that in the 1970's musicians not only rediscovered but also reinterpreted their musical heritage. Kolinda did the same with Hungarian music as Horslips with Irish. There was also a growing interest of anything Irish or "Celtic" in the 1990's here in Hungary, so we know there are not just Pogues and Corrs...

[Glantoir]

edit: I "had" to get side B of The Book of Invasions as well, so I made an accompanying MD with it plus some other Irish tunes :) It is interesting to see that in the 1970's musicians not only rediscovered but also reinterpreted their musical heritage. Kolinda did the same with Hungarian music as Horslips with Irish. There was also a growing interest of anything Irish or "Celtic" in the 1990's here in Hungary, so we know there are not just Pogues and Corrs...

I'm glad you liked Horslips as I am a big fan and have almost all their albums vinyl & CD.
They can play traditional Irish as easily as rock, and back in the early seventies the trad purists really hated the direction Horslips were taking 'their (the purists that is) music'.

Thanks to Horslips I and many of my friends developed a love of traditional Irish music.
If you would like some more Horslips music let me know!

I'm still listening to your MD's there is such variety on both of them.
Some of the music on the Hungarian Artists MD is very intense *eyepop*

I really liked The Cult and the Arcadia tracks.
The sound is great on all MDs.

[close652]

Some of the music on the Hungarian Artists MD is very intense *eyepop*

You probably think of "Vágtázó Halottkémek" ("Galloping Coroners") - their music is also inspired by traditional heritage.

The purist vs. reinterpreted music debate is something we still have here.

[Dazen1]

Just gonna give this thread a bump as I like reading about the MD swaps...

Incidentally, there is a nice Sony MDS-JA20ES here (http://www.usedhifishop.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=1118&zenid=07fc41e3a5626790c48271e111682c71) for anyone in the UK/Europe looking for an upgrade...

[Glantoir]

Just gonna give this thread a bump as I like reading about the MD swaps...

Incidentally, there is a nice Sony MDS-JA20ES here (http://www.usedhifishop.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=1118&zenid=07fc41e3a5626790c48271e111682c71) for anyone in the UK/Europe looking for an upgrade...

Come on in Daren, we could always do with another good man here! *Hi5*
BTW, that Sony might be a nice introduction to 'The Dark Side' for you! *devil*

[Dazen1]

Come on in Daren, we could always do with another good man here! *Hi5*
BTW, that Sony might be a nice introduction to 'The Dark Side' for you! *devil*

That is a good looking deck...

[Elite-ist]

Daren,

If you do decide on a MiniDisc deck you can look forward to doing more of this:

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And perhaps less of this:

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Or even this:

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Nando.

[Dazen1]

That is true Nando.

Something to think about for sure. At the moment I'm just enjoying reading about you guys trading stuff. Perhaps I'll draw some inspiration from this thread over the next few months and give it some serious consideration...

[Glantoir]

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Looks like a good plan,Nando! *bigthumbup*

[Glantoir]

Mix MD on the way to Headgap and Horslips Compilation MD on way to close652

[close652]

This week I received MDs from Glantoir and Pentium100. The former also added a CD! All three will be listened tomorrow! Thank you all!

[Elite-ist]

Yesterday, I received Pat's recordings of a couple of classic '70s Rory Gallagher albums: "Live In Europe" (1972) and "Calling Card" (1976). These MDs, from a THs member, will be the first to debut on my Pioneer Elite MJ-17D. I'm looking forward to some guitar riffs from one of Ireland's most notable blues-rock multi-instumentalist, and fast-becoming a favourite artist of mine.

I'm going to pick up some Guiness Draught before giving these albums a romp on the system. Thanks for the Guiness beer coaster, Pat... it's a nice keepsake.

Nando.

[Dazen1]

I'm going to pick up some Guiness Draught before giving these albums a romp on the system.

You have style Nando. *Hi5*

I'm sure Pat's MD will sound great.

[close652]

It is a good idea indeed to buy some Guinness to go with Pat's MD and CD!
Listening is postponed till tomorrow :)

[Elite-ist]

I have good experience with Guiness Pub Draught. Last year, I got a tip from a friend which led me to this Pioneer PL-630 turntable, which I've been using since buying it. For the tip, all he wanted was his favourite beer. It's one of the best deals I ever made for a Pioneer component.

I wish all deals were like this:

Phone call: $2.78

Dozen Imported Guiness Pub Draught: $27.70

Pioneer PL-630 Turntable: Priceless!

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Nando.

[Glantoir]

Hope you all enjoy tunes and Guinness *btoast*

[close652]

No Guinness was available so I bought a local dark beer. I need to go to a bigger supermarket. Anyway I enjoyed both music from Glantoir. The CD is (I believe) a local group, the MD contains another Horslips LP. Pat introduced me this fantastic and important Irish rock band and there are many more albums of them to explore. Thanks again for the surprise pack!

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[Elite-ist]

Hope you all enjoy tunes and Guinness *btoast*

There's more cause to celebrate, Pat. Tonight, I found my missing CD of Neil Young's "Greendale" while looking for tunes to record for Istvan's (close652) upcoming open reel mix tape. I'll record it for you as I had previously promised, probably, next week, or so.

Nando.

[Glantoir]

No Guinness was available so I bought a local dark beer. I need to go to a bigger supermarket. Anyway I enjoyed both music from Glantoir. The CD is (I believe) a local group, the MD contains another Horslips LP. Pat introduced me this fantastic and important Irish rock band and there are many more albums of them to explore. Thanks again for the surprise pack!


You are welcome Istvan, Glad to hear you are enjoying Horslips.

The CD is by a group led by Sharon Shannon who is a great irish accordion player with a modern style.
She was a member of The Waterboys for a short time also!

[Glantoir]

There's more cause to celebrate, Pat. Tonight, I found my missing CD of Neil Young's "Greendale" while looking for tunes to record for Istvan's (close652) upcoming open reel mix tape. I'll record it for you as I had previously promised, probably, next week, or so.

Nando.

Thats great Nando, look forward to it!


I've lost so many albums myself over the years (some irreplaceable) that its a relief when the turn up!

[Elite-ist]

Thats great Nando, look forward to it!


I've lost so many albums myself over the years (some irreplaceable) that its a relief when the turn up!

Pat: I recorded "Greendale" last night onto MD. I have to title the tracks, yet. How do you make your custom MD labels? I'll photocopy the cover art of the CD I recorded from, so you can transfer the image to a label for the MD. I'm contemplating sending a cassette mix tape to play on your Pioneer CT-737 MKII. Which brand of tape sounds best on it? I could be wrong, but there may be some music on the cassette which you might not have heard, and don't customarily listen to, but will give your deck a workout to reproduce.

Nando.

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Well…. I checked my mailbox and found a mix MD from Pat. The packaging and his attention to detail is fantastic as can be seen in the pictures.
I really like the form with all the great information. I popped open a cold one last night and thoroughly enjoyed listening to the selection of tunes. All were tracks I hadn’t heard before, which was nice. The Radio Nova cuts are great, he even did some nice fade-out & fade-in work on the radio bits. *bigthumbup*

Thanks Pat *Hi5*

[Glantoir]

You are most welcome Jeff, and thank you for posting your great pics.
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed my choices for you.

Can we consider you a new Mix MD devotee then?

[HeadGap]

Can we consider you a new Mix MD devotee then?

I think so. I spent the day having fun getting the recording done on the MD I'll be sending to you. *reelspin*

[HeadGap]

I just mailed a Mix MD on it's way to GLATOIR. *thumbsup*

[Glantoir]

I just mailed a Mix MD on it's way to GLATOIR. *thumbsup*

Hi Jeff, sorry about delay in replying to this, looking forward to getting it.
I will be sending you The Horslips MD soon also!

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Hi Jeff, sorry about delay in replying to this, looking forward to getting it.
I will be sending you The Horslips MD soon also!

That would be GREAT Pat. I really like the Horselips tracks.

[Glantoir]

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Received Headgap's Mix MD and its a good one *bigthumbup*. Jeff obviously spent a lot of time on this.
Sources were from tape ,vinyl,CD and tuner.

We both found, its interesting to include some snippets of local radio from your location/country, (especially the adverts and in-between tune banter!).

Jeff has the same Dual 522 TT as me, and I thought the vinyl tracks all sounded particularly good.
I really liked the 'Stones 'Don't Lie To Me'

Thanks again Jeff and I will get working on the next MD.

[Dazen1]

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Received Headgap's Mix MD and its a good one *bigthumbup*. Jeff obviously spent a lot of time on this.
Sources were from tape ,vinyl,CD and tuner.

We both found, its interesting to include some snippets of local radio from your location/country, (especially the adverts and in-between tune banter!).

Jeff has the same Dual 522 TT as me, and I thought the vinyl tracks all sounded particularly good.
I really liked the 'Stones 'Don't Lie To Me'

Thanks again Jeff and I will get working on the next MD.

That is a great photo of your system there Pat. *bigthumbup*

I like the idea of recording from various sources and the inclusion of some spoken word stuff is a nice touch.

[Glantoir]

That is a great photo of your system there Pat. *bigthumbup*

I like the idea of recording from various sources and the inclusion of some spoken word stuff is a nice touch.

Thanks Daren, but I'm afraid I've a long way to go before I could match your photographic skills.

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Hey Pat.… I’m glad to here you got the Mix MD OK. Thanks for posting the pictures. Your system looks much cleaner than mine.
I hope you enjoy some of the tunes & stuff on that MD. Sorry about that speed problem on that KGB Homegrown tape. I need to take that tape apart and put it in another shell or something. It’s the only copy I have of Homegrown 1 & 2. It’s the first 2 albums a local San Diego radio station did in the 70’s of local talent.
The more I listen to the mix MD you sent me the more I like it. I’m looking forward to more Horselips.

Jeff

[Glantoir]

I've been busy recently with life and stuff but finally got back to recording some MD's that I promised to Nando & Jeff.

They are two classic Horslips albums, 'The Book of Invasions' & 'The Táin'

I will be posting them out on Monday.

Jeff,I've lost your address in the recent cull of my PM folder,could you send it to me again please?

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I got a package in the mail from Pat. *reelspin*
This one is loaded with music, 2 Mini Disks & 1 Compact Cassette. I like the Horslips tracks that Pat had put on the mix MD he recorded for me a couple of months ago, so now I have 2 of their albums on MD and a great looking Mix Tape besides.
I can’t wait to sit back with a cool one and have a listen. *beer*

Thanks Pat! *Hi5*

[Dazen1]

I got a package in the mail from Pat. *reelspin*
This one is loaded with music, 2 Mini Disks & 1 Compact Cassette. I like the Horslips tracks that Pat had put on the mix MD he recorded for me a couple of months ago, so now I have 2 of their albums on MD and a great looking Mix Tape besides.
I can’t wait to sit back with a cool one and have a listen. *beer*

Thanks Pat! *Hi5*

I like the labels on the discs Pat. *bigthumbup*

[Glantoir]

Hi Daren,
I've just started to master the art of cutting the labels kinda square!!
I think with MD's, you really need to have some system of labelling them or you will end up with a load of 'cockroaches' :)

[Dazen1]

Hi Daren,
I've just started to master the art of cutting the labels kinda square!!
I think with MD's, you really need to have some system of labelling them or you will end up with a load of 'cockroaches' :)

They look great.

BTW, check out this guy on Flickr. I think you will enjoy the photos if you have not seen them before.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaytilston/sets/72157617593680912/

[Glantoir]

Thanks for the link Daren, some great pictures for sure!
You can have good fun customising MD's.

[Elite-ist]

Hi Daren,
I've just started to master the art of cutting the labels kinda square!!
I think with MD's, you really need to have some system of labelling them or you will end up with a load of 'cockroaches' :)

I've been lax in not providing updates to what I have been doing MD-wise. I'll try to catch up this weekend. Both Pat and Istvan have sent me Mix MDs I didn't provide feedback on. Since receiving Pat's most recent MDs of Rory Gallagher, I managed to seek out and find two RG albums. One of the songs from one of the albums I found made its way onto Ben's (Parnelly) cassette mix tape, which I completed a few weeks ago. Istvan had created some great MDs for me, which I'll feature, later.


They look great.


BTW, check out this guy on Flickr. I think you will enjoy the photos if you have not seen them before.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaytilston/sets/72157617593680912/

Thanks for the link, Daren. I love my MD decks and the format.

Nando.

[Elite-ist]

Hi all,

"Long overdue, but not forgotten" may become my motto. I received a pair of MiniDisc mixes from Pat over two months ago. Both MDs were exclusively of Rory Gallagher. The "Calling Card" is one of those albums that is spirited and is without a track that's not a favourite. All of the selections were from Rory's work of the 70's to early 80's. The tracks recorded from LP sounded wonderful, and Pat advised me the Live album would be not be quite as good as "Calling Card" for sound quality, but I found the energy made up for a little less sq than the studio album. Besides "Pistol Slapper Blues", "Going To My Hometown" has a quirky intro, but develops into a crowd-stomping track.

I bought two RG LPs recently, "Top Priority" and "Stage Struck." Since exchanging music with Pat, I've had a growing appreciation of RG's work, and I now like to look for more of his albums and share a few of his tracks with other members who receive my mix tapes. Definitely, Rory Gallagher's music will be part of my next "Beer-Drinking Mix Tunes - Another Round" compilation.

I hope to duplicate Pat's method of creating labels for MiniDiscs. And he has already set me up for Happy Hour with a memento in the form of a Guinness beer coaster!


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Click on these images to savour a bit of RG:

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Thank you, Pat!

Nando.

[Dazen1]

Nice write-up Nando.

I'm really curious to see more images of the labels you MD users create and add to your discs.

Silly question: what information can be scrolled across your MD player display? Is it just limited to abbreviated track titles?

Cheers!

[Elite-ist]

Nice write-up Nando.

I'm really curious to see more images of the labels you MD users create and add to your discs.

Silly question: what information can be scrolled across your MD player display? Is it just limited to abbreviated track titles?

Cheers!

Thank you, Daren. Pat has got a handle on making labels, and I will experiment soon with some custom ones.

As far as inputing text into the MD deck: practically, anything you would include in a J-card can be typed into the Table Of Contents. On my MD Mixes, I type in a salutation at the beginning of the disc, then track title, artist, source of recording, date of original recording, and sometimes cap it off with an send-off comment at the end of the disc. And to boot, I can hook up a keyboard directly to the Sony. It's just that easy!

Nando.

[Dazen1]

As far as inputing text into the MD deck: practically, anything you would include in a J-card can be typed into the Table Of Contents. On my MD Mixes, I type in a salutation at the beginning of the disc, then track title, artist, source of recording, date of original recording, and sometimes cap it off with an send-off comment at the end of the disc. And to boot, I can hook up a keyboard directly to the Sony. It's just that easy!

Nando.

Cool. Thanks for that information.

[Glantoir]

Thanks for nice review and photos Nando.
Sounds like you have really taken to our Rory!
Did I mention Rory borrowed Pete Townsend's electric sitar for the track 'Philby'!

I think the ability of some MD decks to accept a keyboard makes life so much easier when titling your MD's and you can also use it as a remote control to play,search etc, plus some editing features like divide,move,erase. Both my decks have this capability.

TBH I'm just starting to get a grip on the customization side of things but it's certainly
worth the effort as MD's can be pretty bland naked *grin*

[Elite-ist]

Thanks for nice review and photos Nando.
Sounds like you have really taken to our Rory!
Did I mention Rory borrowed Pete Townsend's electric sitar for the track 'Philby'!

I think the ability of some MD decks to accept a keyboard makes life so much easier when titling your MD's and you can also use it as a remote control to play,search etc, plus some editing features like divide,move,erase. Both my decks have this capability.

TBH I'm just starting to get a grip on the customization side of things but it's certainly
worth the effort as MD's can be pretty bland naked *grin*

You are welcome, Pat. Sorry about the delay in getting a review done on your Mix MDs. Nowadays, I like to feature audio/video clips with most of my submissions when doing a review, or feedback, because there may be interest by other members who might be unaware of these artists. And it's a fun way to share some tunes!

I have about 5, or so, MDs which have been recorded to for Masters, but I only have sticky-notes for labels.

Although I completed your NY "Greendale" MD, I'm waiting to record a cassette mix tape for your deck before mailing them both out. I'm sorting through my tunes to identify which tracks will make it a memorable mix. Who knows, I may introduce you to a few more "new-to-you" Canadian artists.

Nando.

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Great review Nando!

Well I just finished listening to side A of the tape Pat sent me and WOW!!... I like it!... Some great “rock and roll”. I don’t think I had ever heard any of the songs before, and I liked some more than others "of course" but the whole side was the kind of music you just can’t sit still to. I was taping my feet, movin’ my legs and just really getting into the beat. It just seemed to get better and better as it played.
Of course I know the names of several of the performers, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, Mungo Jerry, Los Lobos, Bryan Ferry.
I like that "Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black". I wonder if that's intended as a play on a famous Hollies sons. *scratchchin*

Thanks Pat!

I gotta head of to work now but I can’t wait to check out side B.

Jeff

[Elite-ist]

Great review Nando!

Well I just finished listening to side A of the tape Pat sent me and WOW!!... I like it!... Some great “rock and roll”. I don’t think I had ever heard any of the songs before, and I liked some more than others "of course" but the whole side was the kind of music you just can’t sit still to. I was taping my feet, movin’ my legs and just really getting into the beat. It just seemed to get better and better as it played.
Of course I know the names of several of the performers, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, Mungo Jerry, Los Lobos, Bryan Ferry.
I like that "Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black". I wonder if that's intended as a play on a famous Hollies sons. *scratchchin*

Thanks Pat!

I gotta head of to work now but I can’t wait to check out side B.

Jeff

Thank you Jeff. I just finished recording a MiniDisc Master to create a cassette mix tape for Pat. Once I complete the recording for Pat's mix tape, would you want a duplicate recorded to cassette? Just let me know your mailing address by PM and whether you prefer NR. For Pat's tape, I'll be recording onto a Sony Type 1 tape with Dolby C using my Esoteric V-9000.

Nando.