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A Musical Scavenger Hunt

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Swap Coordinator:Gayle (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Music 
Number of people in swap:138
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:August 12, 2007
Date items must be sent by:August 30, 2007
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

International

I'm going to try something hopefully different. It might have been done before, but not that I've seen, so I'll do it now!

Those who have nice sized music collections might have fun doing this. The job is to find songs that fit at least 15 of the categories below and put them on a CD. Don't repeat a category. You must use at least 15 different categories for this (although you're always welcome to make another CD and repeat categories from the first one!). You can use more than 15 categories on a CD, but you have to use at least that many.

Make sure to let your partner know which category each song fits into!

You'll have two partners for this, and it's international since CDs aren't that expensive to send even internationally.

The categories are:

1 A song from the year you were born 2 A song with a one word title 3 A song with a number in the title 4 A silly song 5 A song that makes you cry 6 A song that makes you laugh 7 A song that makes you want to dance 8 A song that describes one of your philosophies of life 9 A good wake-up song 10 A song sung by or about children 11 A song you relate to someone you love 12 A holiday song. Any holiday. 13 A song from a movie or play 14 An instrumental 15 A song about a season 16 A naughty song (interpret as you will) 17 A song about a place far away from you 18 A song from another culture 19 A song about an animal or other creature besides people 20 A song that makes you wonder why it was ever recorded 21 A song that commonly gets stuck in your head 22 A song that gets you feeling romantic. Define romantic as you will. 23 A song that gets you worked up about something 24 A song that gets you daydreaming 25 A song about a place

Rules

  1. Rating of 4.5 or better, with no more than one no send in six months. Go ahead and message me if you’ve been rated unfairly at any point or have a good reason for your lower rating or the no sends, and we’ll talk. I’m certainly open to listening.

  2. Newbies allowed, but fill out your profiles.

  3. Communication is key. If you’re going to be late with the swap, let your partner know. If your partner tells you he/she is going to be late, and keeps up the communication, give him/her a break. Sometimes things come up that just can’t be helped.

Discussion

pajamapants 07/ 3/2007 #

clever! i can't wait :)

blissfulmama 07/ 3/2007 #

brilliant! i love it.

oreon 07/ 4/2007 #

Amazing! I love this theme and I already have my songs picked out and ready to burn! :-)

user9362 07/ 4/2007 #

This swap is amazing. just what i hoped to find. but.. i am a newbie.. and haven't been rated yet. i know it says it above.. but i would just like to clarify. can i still join?

flutterby 07/ 4/2007 #

Oh no!!! This looks like too much fun but i have to stop making CDs! Well...maybe after this one! ;)

Gayle 07/ 4/2007 #

I'm glad you all like it! I think it will be a lot of fun. I might have to do another one later.

Megan - Yes, you may join, so long as you promise to have fun.

Flutterby - I keep saying I'll cut back on CD swaps, but I never manage to do it. There are way too many fun ones around.

user7363 07/ 4/2007 #

I made a mix today, I wish I could fit all the categories on one cd!
I might have to be sending two to people...

nicoleblack 07/ 5/2007 #

WOOHOO!! My husband and I made the mix today! I'm so excited how it turned out. Whomever gets mine is going to think I've got split personalities with the different styles of song on this.

Gayle 07/ 5/2007 #

Nicole,

I know just how you feel. I always like to put a song from one music genre right before a song from an entirely different one.

It really is fun finding these things!

nicoleblack 07/ 6/2007 #

Oh my oshkosh. We went through three CDs before we actually got one to burn right! But now they're burned, packaged and ready for shipping! I'm so excited. Honestly, it's sad how excited I am. You'd think I had no life.

I do, though... somewhere. Where did I leave that thing?

Gayle 07/ 7/2007 #

I think a lot of us check our lives at the door when we sign in here and then we forget to pick them up, someone else grabs them by accident, they get stolen, or they end up buried under so much other crap that finding them is a huge chore that we keep putting off because there are so many other things to do. Like burn CDs!

I'm out of blank CDs, though. I'm totally lost now. I guess I'll stare blankly at the computer screen awhile. Too hot to do much else.

hyperoma 07/11/2007 #

I've already found the perfect songs!!! I can't wait I can't wait I can't waittttt.....

limetteandlove 07/12/2007 #

this is so exciting! :] just a note to the 2 that become by my partners.if you send directly after 8/12 (which I'm sure most will) I'll receive them before I go back to college, but if it's going to arrive after 8/26, I will have to give you my college address. I'll probably contact the 2 that become my partners either way to let them know.

I'm going to go make my list now!!

Rhianna 07/12/2007 #

Yay! This is so exciting! I'm stoked!

Gayle 07/12/2007 #

I'm glad so many people are excited about this swap. Methinks I will definitely have to do another one later.

pajamapants 07/14/2007 #

all right! top 10 ;)

drewzel 07/14/2007 #

making mine now! Whee!

Phoenyx 07/17/2007 #

Love it.

I am in!

-Phoenyx

Gayle 07/17/2007 #

Wow. I didn't even notice. Last I checked, there were forty some people. Cool!

xDISAx 07/18/2007 #

this is such a great idea :)

Moominbrooke 07/18/2007 #

Egad! I got all categories in!

chelle523 07/18/2007 #

Ooooh this one's going to be awesome! I can't wait!

user9062 07/18/2007 #

I am so excited for this. My thoughts are tingling with anticipation to find each category :)

user7866 07/19/2007 #

What an awesome idea! This sounds like so much fun :D

indigokat 07/19/2007 #

My hubby made one on our laptop I-tunes and I made one on my computer I-tunes so our partners will get 2 different mixes. We both had fun with this!

Gayle 07/19/2007 #

I'm enjoying just seeing how much people like my idea. Can't wait to do another one now!

dragonprincess 07/20/2007 #

I'm a newbie. I'd love to do this swap. I haven't made this type of mix in ages. Only one question, how do I receive my swap buddies? Is it by email or this forum? Very wet behind the ears, but I will have my CD ready to go! That I know how to do! And mailing it, that too I know how.

MrSelfLoathing 07/20/2007 #

if the mix i get has anything by Sting or the Dixie Chicks on it I may shoot myself...having said that this is a great idea for turning on the creative juices faucet...I hope we all step up....my mix is done ( unless i re-do it before the deadline)....Cheers

Meadow 07/20/2007 #

My mix is done!!!

kittenmeowmeow 07/24/2007 #

mines all done just need to burn it. this was really fun. i'd look forward to the swap again with differnt topics though. <3

Gayle 07/24/2007 #

I think there will be another, and the topics will all be different, yes. Much more fun that way!

webdreamy 07/24/2007 #

This is awesome! I love getting new music. And I am thrilled to hear that there might be another one. I did an ABC scavenger music hunt which was awesome and a cd case swap which was pretty cool too. the ABC was freaking awesome to put together and I still have the playlist on my iPod

secretspynik 07/25/2007 #

this sounds so fun! im in!! I love getting new music!

ElizabethObviously 07/26/2007 #

omg 108 people!!!!!!!!!!

Gayle 07/26/2007 #

I know! I'm in total shock here! I definitely didn't expect this big a turnout for a CD swap, but hey, I'm not complaining!

Hannah 07/30/2007 #

I'm so bummed, somethings have come up and I can't participate in this swap. :( I do hope you have another one, I'll so totally join then!

bethanne 07/30/2007 #

After making this CD and/or receiving yours: feel free to join my related swap!

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/5724

flutterby 07/31/2007 #

So sad that i have to drop from this one. :( Reeaaallly hoping you'll have another one. :) (Pwetty pwease?!)

Thaleia 07/31/2007 #

Oh, this sounds like really great fun. I know I'm a newbie, but I promise to have superb fun at this!

Gayle 07/31/2007 #

Well, looking at the sad faces, I definitely can't turn down doing another one. Never fear, there shall be a sequel!

flutterby 08/ 3/2007 #

:)

flutterby 08/ 3/2007 #

You turned my frown upside down!

MissFive 08/ 3/2007 #

This is a GREAT swap!!

littlewanda 08/ 5/2007 #

This is looks great fun for my first swap. I'm already scouring my music collection and I can't wait to receive my partners choices!

sknittymama 08/ 6/2007 #

Hi, I'm a newbie to swap-bot, but I've done numerous swaps through Flickr (and my swapees have been very satisfied!). I would LOVE to join this swap and am already working on my song list! ; ) The only thing I don't know how to do is make a CD cover, but I'll figure this out. . .

nailbunny 08/ 8/2007 #

Awright....good thing I got another job..otherwise I wouldn't be able to buy all the cd's I'm going to need, Self Loathing...if yr my partner, I'm soooooooooo gonna send you nothing BUT sting and the dixie chicks...hahahhahaa, i can even throw in a police song from the year i was born hahahahha.....this is gonna be fun!

Godsrockangel 08/ 9/2007 #

So I have my play list just need to burn it now and find out who i posting too yay!

MrSelfLoathing 08/ 9/2007 #

damn I should have used reverse psychology....the Police are Sting-a-licous!!!!!!!!

ScarlettNicole 08/ 9/2007 #

I just finished making my playlist! horray! This one is so exciting.. i am completely in love with music.

RoseHips 08/ 9/2007 #

How fun!!! I have been in a mix CD mood lately.

Gayle 08/ 9/2007 #

Woo! Number one! How cool!

Just a few more days!

onehappyrobot 08/10/2007 #

I'm so interested in this one! Count me in! My first swap :)

Karalalala 08/10/2007 #

I just had to point out the potential for awesomeness this swap has, and say thankyou!

thiswillbegone 08/10/2007 #

OMG this is awesome.. I'm going to have to miss it though because I'll be out of town :(

thiswillbegone 08/10/2007 #

ohhh wait, I can get someone in my family to mail it.. now I just have to find the songs..

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalden 08/10/2007 #

I've put together a mix, and working on a second for my other partner. Hope I'm not too 'newbie'-ish, though if my profile is too small I'd happily give beefing it up a try. :) Music is the best thing in the universe.

user10111 08/10/2007 #

runs frantically to her music stash

What to choose?! What to choose?!

bounces

user10154 08/11/2007 #

This looks fantastic for my first swap, I've always loved making these kinds of mix CDs. =]

msteidl 08/12/2007 #

Just a newbie, I just by sheer luck happened to come across this website, looking forward to this swap - love music!

smokeandmirrors 08/13/2007 #

This a great swap! My CD's are ready to go! I just can't wait to send them out and hear what people think of them. :)

smokeandmirrors 08/13/2007 #

Oh, and i will definitely participate in the sequel!

dreaminginred 08/14/2007 #

Sent out to _ chickpea _ and _ zebra3175 _ today. Enjoy your mixes : )

betsybryant 08/14/2007 #

MAM and onehappyrobot - your tunes are enroute.

user9362 08/15/2007 #

Question. i know we are supposed to name the category each song fits to.. but.. are we allowed to tell the artist and the song?

shelley 08/16/2007 #

I hope people tell the artist and the title! I hate mixes without track listings!!

user9362 08/16/2007 #

I sent cd's today to Stephanie Lee, and Christina Venticinque!! hope you like it!

kittenmeowmeow 08/16/2007 #

sent off mine!!!

StarGazerCrys 08/16/2007 #

quietgreyeyes and Linda- I will be sending yours out in the morning. I hope everyone is having fun!!

Crystal

FleaGirl 08/17/2007 #

OreonMillard & Brooke - Your cd's are on their way. I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed putting the list together!

cafechristina 08/18/2007 #

Jen W. & Terry-Jo, your CDs are in the mail! Please enjoy them! ♥christina

9hauntedgirls 08/19/2007 #

Smokeandmirrors and Windy - your CDs are on their way as of Friday. I had a great time doing this swap, and I hope you enjoy them too!

lucindalynn 08/19/2007 #

Mix Cd's on their way to yesterday to Danielle and Katya! Enjoy!!

Gayle 08/19/2007 #

Megan,

Sorry for taking awhile to get back to you, but I have family visiting and have been tied up.

Yes, by all means tell the artist and song. It makes it easier if someone likes them to know what to look for in the future!

shay 08/21/2007 #

I got a great CD in the mail today, but my partner didn't put a name on the return address of the envelope, on the list of songs or on the CD. I've only gotten one of my two and I'm not sure who to give the credit to. Thanks!

MAM 08/21/2007 #

Jennifer and onehappyrobot, CDs went out today. Enjoy!

hyperoma 08/22/2007 #

Carol and *Nicole Black**, I've sent your packages! International, so it might take a while. Let me know when they've reached you! Hope you like the songs :)

hyperoma 08/22/2007 #

Oops, why didn't my message appear.

Let's try again..

Carol and Nicole Black, I've sent your packages out today! International, so it might take 2 weeks or so. Let me know when they've reached you! Hope you like the songs :)

symphonie 08/23/2007 #

Sent my 2 cds out today Thursday 23rd August from Melbourne Australia.

spoonergregory 08/24/2007 #

kittenmeowmeow and cathy g, your cds are now on their way!

kristen 08/27/2007 #

saucygirl and Rae, I sent your stuff out today! Hopefully you'll have it by Friday at the absolute latest.. :)

Rae 08/29/2007 #

raebidsquirrel and honeyspur, expect your cds soon! ^^

secretspynik 08/30/2007 #

Sent mine out today! It was really fun making it! =)

user1689 08/30/2007 #

Haha! I misunderstood & thought you needed all 25 tracks, and was having a really hard time trying to fit them into 80 minutes. Now I know what I am doing, I have removed 2 songs and all is good!

I have missed today's post, but the cds will be on their way tomorrow!

dragonprincess 08/30/2007 #

I mailed the CDs on 8/30/07. Just couldn't make it to the computer to check it in time.

dragonprincess 08/30/2007 #

Oops! I thought we had to do one song for each category! I had to use two CDs to make it fit. My fault for not reading the specifics again when I was making the CDS!

charolette33 08/31/2007 #

Namaestai and Nickzero your cd's are on the way!

sknittymama 09/ 1/2007 #

Chris S. and Angela F. - your CD's are in the mail! Please forgive the wee delay, but I was truly agonizing over the playlist. . . I am a horridly, neurotic perfectionist when it comes to my own work! ;) I hope you enjoy the mix. :)

alyssa 09/ 4/2007 #

Phoenyx and RoBeastRo, I sent your CDs on 8/30, but I just realized I labeled them MSH 2 instead of MSH. Obviously it's too early for the second one, but I thought I'd make sure there's no confusion. Hope you get them soon!

ElizabethObviously 09/ 4/2007 #

did anyone else forget that yesterday was labor day??? lol

MrSelfLoathing 09/11/2007 #

Nothing recieved from Vadergirl...she has not even logged in to swapbot since the first week of August so I think I will write her off with a zero rating if nothing is recieved by Friday ;-(

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