newly acquired music

songs of summer

songs I got from YouTube

songs with varied dynamics

a history of mental disorders

snappy songs from recently acquired music

songs for brave ears

songs with animals included

songs that mention chemical substances

sad songs for my funeral

happy songs for a dance party

songs with guitar parts I appreciate

cool songs

songs of a religious nature

spent some time in the hospital this month

songs collected from live performances at www.daytrotter.com

songs for Jeff while watching helos over an Iraqi sunset

- the sounds of North Carolina -

songs in the first and second person

songs with women's names, arranged alphabetically

Unpopular pop songs

violin, cello, viola and bass

All songs have "blue language."

in which I encourage my sons to not quit their piano lessons

Songs in the theme of the superhero.

in another dream I'm falling and I can't tell if it's a good fall or a bad fall because all falls are pretty much good until the landing part

I saw this great LP cover somewhere and tried to build a mix around it.

[pol-ee-fon-ik] -adjective 1. consisting of many voices or sounds.

(but only a little)

songs with a French influence

songs and bands I didn't know 2 months ago

All songs contain bags, boxes, bones or a combination.

All songs performed by Washington, DC area bands. (Admittedly greater DC area--anywhere between Baltimore, Md. and Richmond, Va.)

Songs on this compilation are joined by a common element (instrument, musician, origin, etc.).

Some of what I was listening to at the end of 2006.

For every song included in 80 minutes there were ten that I could have used. I have favored bands I listened to at the time and songs that tended to get overplayed. This is intended to be a "Greatest Hits" after all.

also, I like your artwork. Very cool.

Hi James, I just got a message from Ryan, saying you had not yet recieved your mix from me (July). I certainly sent one, but perhaps it wasn't packed well or something. In any event, I'll get a new one out tommorrow. By the way I'm more than a bit intimidated to send it, now that I've seen your mixes. Your taste in music is fairly impressive. I hope you won't find my mix too lame. Ciao. Valentina

No worries, thanks for letting me know.

James- Got your mix on Wednesday and love it- from the cover art, the title, the theme, the music. Thanks a million! Hope you enjoyed your NYC visit, sans a trip to my mailbox :o) -Jess

perhaps you should listen to the rest of it first? glad to have been of service to your ears, two thumbs up. and always happy to side trade. elly_kinnell@hotmail.com

Hi James, just to let you know that I posted your mix off from here in the UK. Take care Richard

Woke up this morning and there was a mysterious package on my couch. Turned out it was your mixes. I LOVE THEM! I spent all morning listening. Thanks much!

hiya James, you should be receiving your august mix sometime soon. sorry for the delay :) Nat

Thanks for the top 40 radio mix - there's some great stuff in there and lots I've not heard before - it's going to keep me going for a good while - and I forgot how much I like Bonnie Prince Billy too -

Hey, got the compounds mix and I really like it. I'g glad you're not afraid to include songs that were actually hits and not just "indie" stuff. I definitely like both.

Looking forward to them. Bully to you for getting a mix out of "compounds". I'm lousy at the theme thing, myself. Except for broad strokes; I can't seem to make it work.

Hey James: Got 'em. Thanks!

Hey James, sorry I'm such a dummy that I haven't sent your mix yet.. believe it or not it IS finished, I just haven't had a chance to drop it in the mail. I'll get to that asap for you! It's on its way!

Hi James - got your mixtape today, thanks. Listening to it at present :) Will email link to bookshop later this evening. Kim.

Dancing is always a good idea! Coitus with a an actualization of someone's innermost opinions, sentiments and demons? Could be scary.....

you are welcome!

Hello James, I have enjoyed listening to your "A Little Bit Country"-mix.... I think the mix will stay close to the stereo for a while (or maybe make it into the car stereo library). Thanks again, Thomas.

I should be sending the mix out tomorrow. Yep I'm going to make it in January in the nick of time . . . Luckily though the CD doesn't have to travel too far. Though I fear for anyone/thing who has to navigate down I-66. The horror!

I obviously don't log onto the site enough. Loved the theme of the Blue Album. Can't listen to it with to many friends though. Anyway, thanks for the interesting music as I grew up on top 40 pop. J.

Hey James, I'm glad you like the mix! Have an amazing 2008! Corina

Hey James, many apologies for the lateness of the mix. I am sending it out today (December 6, 2007), so it should get to you by next Saturday at the latest (hopefully).

Thanks, James, but the piece has actually already been printed. If interested, you may view it at www.houstonpress.com

Hi there. In addition to being IMP member, I am a freelance music writer. I have been working on a feature article on the IMP for my local alt-weekly, The Houston Press. I was wondering if you might allow me to ask you a few questions: How long have you been an IMP participant? Do you know Ryan outside of the IMP? Were you a mixtaper prior to participation in the project? Why do you make mixtapes? Do you get more out of making mixtapes or out of receiving them? Have you found IMP to be a good source for discovering new music (even if that would be old music that’s new to you)? What is your occupation? How much time do you spend, on average, per Mixtape? Do you feel that artwork is an important part of a Mixtape? Would you recommend IMP to others? In addition to these few questions, anything you’d like to add would be more than welcome. Feel free to be as loquacious or succinct as you like. Thank you very much for your help, N

You should check back; I actually HAVE track lists posted, now.

Hey, James, thanks for the mix. Was this in part related to my posted mixes that I made for my daughters? It was an interesting counterpoint to the point I was making by sending those mixes, whether or not it was intentional. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, look at my April? mix(es).