You know, Titan, I had a damn good analogy last night during whence this conversation and argument were taking place, and I copied it, and I then copied another quote that I thought was great, and lost that analogy that was so perfect for right now. So I am going to try and recreate it.
My whole stance on compilations is that you can't expect good compilations to only be compilations that have a purpose. When you designate a compilation with a certain theme, you are constraining your range of songs. When there is a lack of differentiation to the selection of songs, the word
boring comes into play. This is why Christian radio is generally quite boring to listen to after a while. If every song conveys the same message, there is no element of surprise surrounding the next track when you first listen to the comp.
Compilations do have certain guidelines, in my eyes. They have to have a flow. That's why sometimes I mention how it's funny that a song like
"Letter of Intent" by
Fairweather can segue so well into a milder song like
"Rescue Blues" by
Ryan Adams. There are a million different ways that a flow can be achieved, but that doesn't mean that it's easy to find. Pli, this is a major reason for why your comps took so long. But yes, I guess you could consider your "theme" to center around songs that pertained more to our friendship and history together. But then again, alot of those songs were just ones that I wanted you to have so you could have a permanent way of listening to them.
Basically, both Pli's idea of comps needing themes and my idea of comps not needing themes are really both right. Themes give purpose, while no themes might let a comp kick more ass than if under the restraint of a theme.
I just think that it's all in having a collection of good songs.
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Originally posted by Fruit B:
Chucks comps, wow. Chuck, I recently listened to an acoustic comp that you gave to a friend of mine, and wow, that is an incredible compilation. I applaud you and your godlike music selections.
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I applaud you and your ability to notice skill where it's at. Thanxxir.
And make sure you get that comp back to that good friend.
[ November 25, 2003, 04:40 AM: Message edited by: Combat Chuck ]