Thursday, November 29, 2012

All I want for Christmas is MUSIC!


Since the holidays are lurking around the corner. I decided to leave you all with some gift GIVING suggestions. I exaggerate on the GIVING because I know me and during the holidays, I always manage to shop for myself more than others. SO, I came up with a few (affordable) ways to surprise your musical friends this holiday.





First, the portable vinyl carrier is perfect for your friends or family who has records but no record player. So, this holiday is perfect for the Vinyl Killer. Vinyl Killer is a portable record player made in Japan. You no longer have to spin the record, nor do you even need a turntable.

This is a portable way to bring your favorite vinyl tunes everywhere! Although they do not project the best sound and might kill a vinyl if often used, they are still a fun gag gift. Most vinyl killers come in the form of cars: VW buses, Beatles, etc. They are perfect for the hippie at heart.
 
Second, if you have a little to spend, you can purchase an MP3 player  at various afforable prices. Then, after you score an amazing deal, you can download a personalized playlist that is specific to the one you are gifting. Maybe include a few new songs they wouldnt normally listen to. 
Burning CD's is also a good way to share music. It's cheap and you can find fun ways to package
the homemade inspiration discs. Just check out Pinterest for new ways to use materials you have at home to design pre-made quality.
 
 
Back to the vinyls. If you know someone who has a record collection that is being used only to collect dust, take the ones that are still visibly entact, and put them into frames. The vintage appeal of vinyl art will make a unique wall decoration. ( Below is a sweet example).
This is not my wall but I am hoping to get a few frames for my vinyls to do the same thing!
Whatever you choose for your musical friends, it's the thought that counts.


11 comments:

  1. The Chipmunks do "Hold it now". That little van is the coolest thing. The helium voices are funny as hell. I have to hit Ebay for that. Thank for the idea. That is something that I know, no one has.

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    1. Isnt that little guy cool? I'm sure they have it on Ebay.

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  2. Awesome post, I love receiving an iTunes or Best Buy giftcard for Christmas since I cannot stop buying music. The portable vinyl is great and I'm thinking I will buy it for a gag gift this year.

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    1. Thank you! I agree that there is nothing like recieving a gift that really allows you to get what YOU want. Whoever gets that little killer will think it's amazing!

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  3. This is a great and very resourceful post! I need some do it yourself ideas for Christmas because I am one BROKE college student. I like the idea of making cd's for my loved ones. I'll probably do that.

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  4. What?!?! Vinyl killer?!? That just blew my mind. Seriously, I am speechless. I just want to tell everyone I know about it. Wow. Now, they just need to pair it with a blue tooth, so that you can transmit it on speakers and your have a vinyl player.

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    1. Isn't that thing awesome?! when I discovered it, I thought of getting one just to watch my buddies cat play with it. The bluetooth adapter would be brillant!

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  5. I'm not sure if you are making a goodbye post or not, but I wanted to say I will miss this blog if you don't continue it. I love how you focused on music from a different (and a better) era of pop. As a vinyl collector myself, I enjoyed reading your vinyl posts, along with some of the better pop music from today (I'm glad you highlighted the fantastic "Matt & Kim". Thanks for your wonderful blog this semester!

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    1. Thank you ! I really appreciate your support. I had a lot of fun sharing music with all of you. It's really great to see everyone share their opinions, I learned a lot connecting with my fellow bloggers.I actually just got a new record player,a Crosley. Its amazing. I'm pumped.I will continue to blog with the same name so I look forward to hearing from you!

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  6. After both of my iPods sustained water damage, my best friend gifted me an early Christmas present of an iPod Nano. Seriously, it's been the best gift I have received in a while. Previously I made about 10 different mixed tapes for her, and she loved the gift! Your gift giving suggestions are great, thanks for the post!

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    1. I have an ipod that has lasted me seven years! It actually still works. I like plugging it in to hear what I have on there since I haven't loaded anything new on it for about two years. So, I forget whats on there when I randomly find it and listen. It is really exciting that you made mixtapes for your friend. That is one of the coolest homemade gifts EVER! You are so welcome.

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