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Operation Mixtape

Objective:
To get Speechwriters mix CDs into the hands of people who look like they need them.
Requirements:
Ability to make at least ten copies of a given CD and hand them out to people who won't just throw them away.
Status:
Active

This one is pretty straightforward, and based on two universal truths:

  1. Everybody likes free music.
  2. Giving away promotional CDs is a great way to meet people.

Not that we're trying to run a dating service here, but honestly, who hasn't wanted to saunter up to that special-yet-untouchable someone and say, "Hi, I'm helping promote my friend's band from California, here's their CD, I really think you'll like it," and then have them suddenly drop everything and make love to you on the spot?

Of course, you can also just give them to friends, DJs, cops, waitresses, unattractive strangers...the idea is to get the music into as many people's stereos as possible, while also giving you an excuse to interact with people you otherwise wouldn't. Sort of like a backwards scavenger hunt or fraternity hazing.

If you're wondering about the tracklisting, it's:

  1. Blood on the Frets
  2. Clones
  3. Photo 14
  4. Acetate
  5. Anodyne
  6. Beach Song
  7. Hitchhiker's Guide
  8. The Ballad of Johnny Lo
  9. Annie Dan
  10. Classic Heart-Breaking Bitches
  11. Worksong
  12. French Song
  13. Divided

click here to download the mp3s.