Since the prestigious Internet is so saturated with these things I had to select a concept that I thought was fitting considering what I have to offer. I wanted more than random 1-4 track leaks and I’m not suited to handle a dangerously hyper-focused (and wonderful) dorkout blog so I picked something that fit comfortably in the middle.
The aim of this blog is to give you a mix at least once every week. A small collection of songs with a central purpose, but not just a theme. I’ve found that 24 songs about water or visible panty lines don’t really have much of a practical use. The topic usually gets pretty tired by song 10 or 11, particularly without some sort of commentary.
The mixes here will be soundtracks suited to real life situations so that when in those situations they (hopefully) will be a top notch companion. Each mix will fit onto a regular blank CD and occasionally will have printable artwork and track listings.
NOTE: I’m not trying to just give away songs. If ANY band does not want their work available through this blog, PLEASE tell me and I will repost the mix without it. Upon request I will provide ways to purchase any of the albums that these songs originally appear. If you like these artists, buy them, and more importantly: Go to Their Shows and Buy Their Merch.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING MIXES:
Most of the PFU Mixes will be downloadable only as a whole through Rapidshare or Mediafire. The reason is that these sites keep uploads longer than most other sites of their kind, there is little or no ads/spyware, and they’re relatively simple to use.
RAPIDSHARE: Once you click on the link you will be taken to Rapidshare and asked to select Free User or Premium User. Select Free User. You will then have to wait about one minute and then you can begin downloading the mix.
MEDIAFIRE: Click on the download link. Save the file to the folder you want it in.
Each mix will be in a ZIP file format. Once you have downloaded the mix you will need to “extract” the mp3’s. Most PC’s and Apples have programs built in that will do this. If not, go to this link: http://www.rarlabs.com/download.htm
Download Winrar for whatever system that you have. It’s small, safe, and free. After you download the program just click on the ZIP file and Winrar should open automatically. It will tell you it’s a trial version, but trust me just close out the message and you can use it for as long as you want. Just select the mix and click “extract to” at the top. Then select where you want to keep the files (ie, um, your music folder), extract, and then you have a folder of mp3’s ready to be played however you want. Feel free to email me any questions about any of this.
ONE FINAL NOTE: I spend a lot of time selecting the sequence of these songs. The order should automatically be retained after you put it on your computer, but if not please try to keep the songs in order. I will always provide a track list. It’s the key thing that makes these mixes what they are. Thanks.
