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Pop
1/16/1999
It's curious that I've called these mixes "random access." I couldn't possibly trust a CD player's "shuffle" function to cherry-pick like this. Maintaining a standard AND the feeling of random order is …
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Cassette
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Rock
12/27/1998
Some may think I should program the overhead music in their favorite hip boutique or restaurant. Others may think I just make easy listening tapes for the (original) college radio generation. But then, …
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Cassette
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Pop
12/13/1998
You've been there - time's running out, money's running low, etc. Make a mix tape! It requires a lot more effort than going to the department store for perfume and gloves, PARTICULARLY if you make your …
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Cassette
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Pop
12/3/1998
Just like the cliche' about actors ("what I'd really like to do is DIRECT"), all radio announcers are closet programmers. I'm no different. If I had my way, here's what a typical "clock-hour" might loo …
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Cassette
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Pop
12/3/1998
I'm a fan of commercial sounds, I suppose. I do not, however, go for most of what radio/MTV crams down our throats. I try to find a balance, with songs that have classic pop elements while bringing som …
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Cassette
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Pop
12/3/1998
I've noticed that I'm in the minority when it comes to using 60 minute tapes for mixes. I think it's the perfect amount of time - less chance of losing any focus, implied or otherwise.
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