I just became an uncle. My wife had to travel to my brother’s home to see my new niece, and I had nothing to bring them. As poor as I am, I can’t just go and buy things. So I decided to make them a music mix of free mp3 downloads. I called it “Baby Training” and gave it as a newborn gift.
It wasn’t my best work. I included the standard fare, like “Daddy’s Little Girl” and “Baby I’m Gonna Leave You” by Led Zepplin, but I wasn’t stisfied. So I set to work making a new one.
Blowing that Baby’s Mind
Remember when making a “new baby” mix that the child won’t understand a word it. Therefore, make the mix for the parents. Mp3 downloads offer the perfect opportunity to show the world how clever you are, so take your time picking songs that make you look really smart.
• “You Gotta Have Faith” by George Michaels
• “If I Had a Million Dollars” by Bare Naked Ladies
• “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Wings
• “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles
Your options are limitless. As I chose my songs I created a theme: Things may sometimes seem bad, but this new, beautiful baby makes it all worthwhile.
The Result is What Counts
My brother and his wife found the new mix confusing, namely because only I could see the common thread in the songs. But that’s half the fun of free mp3 music downloads. You’re the one who knows and loves the songs. Now it’s just a matter of getting someone else to.
