Does anybody remember “mixtapes”" For those of you born after 1995, mixtapes were traditionally self-assembled arrangements of songs onto cassette tapes. I had hundreds of them and armed with my Sony Walkman, I would sit and work at my drafting table for hours on end. In this regard, I was not unique – everybody in […]

Does anybody remember “mixtapes”" For those of you born after 1995, mixtapes were traditionally self-assembled arrangements of songs onto cassette tapes. I had hundreds of them and armed with my Sony Walkman, I would sit and work at my drafting table for hours on end. In this regard, I was not unique – everybody in studio had music playing in one form or another.When I was in college, mixtapes played a role in my daily life up at studio – I listened to them constantly and for hours on end. I suppose I technically still have my mix tapes except now they are simply called “playlists” and with the availability of digital music, the feeling of listening to your favorite songs just isn’t as thrilling as it used to be. Yes, I am aware that I am currently suffering from good ol’ days syndrome, but I did just turn 50 and along with my AARP membership, I am entitled to certain privileges.As the end of the collegiate school year approaches, semester-long studio projects and end-of-the-year studio jury’s have been taking place. Luckily, I still get to participate in these as a gue...