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Shebangs
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SUMMER SHEBANG is over.
Sally already said I'm in but I'm in! What's the theme, Sally? Are you going to assign a theme?
In.Theme suggestions:
1. Songs that make my heart well with emotion (differs for everyone I know)
2. Sprinklers
3. The Ficus Told Me to Do It
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She's not been gone at all, just no longer is she Simpsonstashioed.
Someone beg really loudly for me to take part in the next Shebang...
Oh, who am I kidding. I'm in. And I already have a theme!
Oh, who am I kidding. I'm in. And I already have a theme!
Damn, Gus! You and Gretchen need to SLOW DOWN!!!
BTW, Sally... the first 4 lines of your initial post have been entertaining me on and off all afternoon/night. :)
I'd like to give it a shot. I've never done this before, so could someone give me a run down of how this works?
Gus are you going to share your theme in case it inspires me? I have one in the works but it doesn't really move me.
In, unless you go the electronic route, then out.
I already have the discs pulled that I couldn't wedge into my first shebang.
I already have the discs pulled that I couldn't wedge into my first shebang.
you know, would it be possible for someone to explain the deal on a shebang again. i realize me even saying this may honk some of you off and have you do the eye roll deal but i have not been involved in one and really don't know what the big shebang is about a shebang. secondly, was that a direct gig by sals in the opening comment for this thread? "promise" chuckle chuckle. hardy har har
AND - so what if you only had one arm while breastfeeding. you still should be able to function. heck you could be the drummer for def lepard while breastfeeding if you put your mind to it
Gail wrote: "Humph!"You could do it too, Gail... Your postage just might be a bit weighty. :)
Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "you know, would it be possible for someone to explain the deal on a shebang again. i realize me even saying this may honk some of you off and have you do the eye roll deal but i have not been invol..."A shebang is a mix CD that you make, Kevin. I don't know where the name originated (I wasn't involved with that Shebang exchange). Anyway... you make one mix, do artwork for the CD cover (unless you're RA), throw in a playlist, liner notes are optional... and make however many copies need to be made so that everyone participating gets a copy of your mix.
Then you mail it to the shebang master along with prepaid self addressed envelope or box (should cost the same since you're getting back the same amount you sent out) - in this case Sally is the shebang master.
Once everyone's mix is in, Sally will give each person one copy of the shebangs that came in and then send them out - so you make so many copies of your one CD and end up with, say maybe 8-14 copies of CDs with different music from your fave TCers in return.
It's a bit of work, but it's well worth it as you'll have LOTS of new music to tinker with, and likely some familiar old favorites.
WHAT?! I send stuff to Canada all the time. CDs and books and it's like maybe $5.
Nah, she's right. A friend of mine from BC used to order stuff from Amazon and have it shipped to my house in order to duck the exorbitant shipping costs.
I don't think it would be 5lbs. Especially if you use sleeves. I send my friend books all the time, which weigh more than the shebangs, and it's never more than $5. He's in Toronto, though. Do you think that's why it's cheaper?
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And Kev, one arm = slow typing, or fast typing w/o punctuation or caps.
I'm sitting this one out so that someone new has room.Barb, we might be able to find a way for me to bring your shebang to the US. My sisters (who live in Toronto) are meeting me in Winnipeg in mid-June.
SLEEVES is definitely the way to go... NO cases. They fall apart after one day. Bleh.
I really wouldn't mind doing some extra mix if we were to decide to do more than the standard 8 (or whatever it is these days).. I mean, it's just a matter of making a few more copies. Developing the first one is where all the work is.
Heidi wrote: "SLEEVES is definitely the way to go... NO cases. They fall apart after one day. Bleh."
I was going to go with sleeves, then opted for thin-line jewel cases.
D'oh!
I was going to go with sleeves, then opted for thin-line jewel cases.
D'oh!
Misha wrote: "I've only done two of these, but it seems we generally start out with a couple of suggested themes, but there are always people who go their own way. If anyone else wants to try mine, I'd love to s..."
The problem with themes or suggested themes is trying to make songs fit where there is no fit. What's wrong with forging our own paths?
If I'm thrown a curve and have to deviate from my standard three-chords-and-a-cloud-of-ozone guitar ramalama, anything that might make a Catholic school list of banned records, or virtually any song running on muscular power pop hooks or Stonesy twang, I'm sunk.
The problem with themes or suggested themes is trying to make songs fit where there is no fit. What's wrong with forging our own paths?
If I'm thrown a curve and have to deviate from my standard three-chords-and-a-cloud-of-ozone guitar ramalama, anything that might make a Catholic school list of banned records, or virtually any song running on muscular power pop hooks or Stonesy twang, I'm sunk.
Misha wrote: "On the other hand, the suggested themes usually are open to broad interpretations. It's a challenge to the shebanger to come up with something creative. Some of us like being thrown a curve and see..."
No, no, I understand. I just could never hit the curve. I prefer the friendly confines of a rut.
No, no, I understand. I just could never hit the curve. I prefer the friendly confines of a rut.
To recap some commentary from ya'll:1.
"[Sally:] you could be the drummer for def lepard while breastfeeding" - Kevin
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
2.
Sun/Moon/Stars theme =
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot ("I like big butts and I cannot lie...")
Stars In Your Eyes - Air Supply
Looks like a body-parts theme to me!
3.
"I prefer the friendly confines of a rut."
I think this is a great theme suggestion!
Heidi wrote: "Gail wrote: "Humph!"
You could do it too, Gail... Your postage just might be a bit weighty. :)"
Thanks Heidi, maybe one day I will. :)
You could do it too, Gail... Your postage just might be a bit weighty. :)"
Thanks Heidi, maybe one day I will. :)
Gretchen, my theme has to do with attention spans, and my attempt to challenge such. I won't divulge anything further right now.
Misha wrote: "On the other hand, the suggested themes usually are open to broad interpretations. It's a challenge to the shebanger to come up with something creative. Some of us like being thrown a curve and see..."Yeah. I like suggested themes because I have trouble getting started. I might use yours, Misha. Or I might try "Sprinklers" whatever that means!
Oh you guys... on the ball and such. I haven't a theme yet, and I'm totally okay with that! :)
Gus wrote: "Gretchen, my theme has to do with attention spans, and my attempt to challenge such. I won't divulge anything further right now."Oh wouldja pleeeeeeeeeease? I need inspiration! Otherwise you're getting the theme I'm working on now which is: "Suck it!"
I rather liked Zen's "The ficus told me to do it" suggestion.
Gretchen, I think the "Suck It!" theme would work quite nicely.
OK, basically, my theme is "long-assed songs for the attention-span challenged." Basically, it's songs that are at least 8 minutes long. I promise, no prog-rock epics of lands of mystical yore and 30-minute organ solos.
OK, basically, my theme is "long-assed songs for the attention-span challenged." Basically, it's songs that are at least 8 minutes long. I promise, no prog-rock epics of lands of mystical yore and 30-minute organ solos.
Thanks for telling me Gus. I hate not knowing.
I'll just butt in here with my own "Old Boyfriends shebang, since I would need help burning CDs on my own..."Wouldn't It Be Nice," Beach Boys
"Hotel Chambermaid" Graham Parker and the Rumour
"Steam Roller," James Taylor
"California Man," Cheap Trick
"Colours," Donovan
"Romeo and Juliet," Dire Straits
"Desperado," Linda Ronstadt
"Amnesia," Pousette-Dart Band
"Swamp," Talking Heads
"Only The Good Die Young," Billy Joel
"Refugee," Tom Petty
"Shattered," Rolling Stones
"The Best of Everything," Tom Petty
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Petty.
Thanks, Sally. That last Petty song is especially tender.
Oh who am I kidding? I love Tom Petty and just about everything he's done. Him and his cute little butt.
Gretchen wrote: "Oh who am I kidding? I love Tom Petty and just about everything he's done. Him and his cute little butt."Oh, tell me about it. I had such a crush on him in college. He hasn't aged that well, but he still is lovely.
His butt is aging well. I love a man with a narrow ass.
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He was awesome as Lucky on King of the Hill.
k, i'll stop. but now I look like kevin. promise
i'm not.
anyway. I'll drive the next shebang ferry to fun island. Get your discs to me by July 1. Do it.
Who is in?
I'm in.
Gretchen is in.
Barb is in, cause I like her taste.
Jackie is in, she's excited not to drive next time.
RA is in - watch out here comes the liner notes!
Heidi is in
Is Gail in?
Is Barb in?
Misha is in
Alecia is in (did you get the explanation you needed?)
Zen is in
Clark (not Phil) is in
Sarah Pi (should be) in
Gus is in
Can someone find Julie? I want a Julie Shebang.