How a simple game of song connection called "Baton" turned into the popular search'n'memory game that has guests clamoring to play! Even "Monopoly" had to start somewhere!
I remember the very first episode, and if I'm not mistaken, I think our first game was quite early on (second or third maybe?). Rereading how it all began has been awesome. I love the universality of this game, the simplicity of the rules, and how exciting it is to play (and watch). It's become one of my favourite "staples" of FR&B, the Musicstack, and the entire net!
I’m pretty sure I never caught the first ever Tune Tag so it’s great to see where it all started. Some great connections there, I really enjoyed that episode!
I do remember the origins of Tune Tag -- but my memory for details is hazy, so I appreciate this revisit! This was a modified repost? I see the Peter Gabriel/Genesis pool was dipped into from the very start!
Fun to see where it all started. No David Bowie, but Brian Eno does make an appearance (and "I'll Come Running" was one of the few songs I was already familiar with).
I liked the little exchange of Australian bands, and val's tendency to make thematic links (for example, this is a great link, "i liked the idea of following up a song about an older generation preparing children for war with a song about a new generation’s optimism.")
Some great songs here! Bravo! I had no idea about the Danny and Peter connection. Interesting. I think it was Phil who told me that Paul Westerberg of the 'mats counts Danny's solo album that you reference as one of his favorites. Thanks for the shout-out, Brad!
I'm curious about the specific rules of the game. Do you send the song back to the other person without any clue as to why you chose it, or do you provide the reasoning or a hint along with it? Or are the connections revealed only at the end?
It reminds me a bit of a game that a friend of mine plays occasionally called Shelfie Talk, where he requests people send him a photo of their bookshelf, and he devises five questions based on what he sees there for them to answer. It's a bit of a literary i-ching and the results can be equally fascinating. I suppose, come to think of it, one could play Shelfie Talk with a record collection as well. 🤔
I remember the very first episode, and if I'm not mistaken, I think our first game was quite early on (second or third maybe?). Rereading how it all began has been awesome. I love the universality of this game, the simplicity of the rules, and how exciting it is to play (and watch). It's become one of my favourite "staples" of FR&B, the Musicstack, and the entire net!
Watching the creative twists and turns each of these takes is one of the best parts of #Musicstack!
I’m pretty sure I never caught the first ever Tune Tag so it’s great to see where it all started. Some great connections there, I really enjoyed that episode!
I do remember the origins of Tune Tag -- but my memory for details is hazy, so I appreciate this revisit! This was a modified repost? I see the Peter Gabriel/Genesis pool was dipped into from the very start!
It’s so interesting to hear the origin story. It’s been quite a journey, one I’ve very much enjoyed following :)
Fun to see where it all started. No David Bowie, but Brian Eno does make an appearance (and "I'll Come Running" was one of the few songs I was already familiar with).
I liked the little exchange of Australian bands, and val's tendency to make thematic links (for example, this is a great link, "i liked the idea of following up a song about an older generation preparing children for war with a song about a new generation’s optimism.")
Some great songs here! Bravo! I had no idea about the Danny and Peter connection. Interesting. I think it was Phil who told me that Paul Westerberg of the 'mats counts Danny's solo album that you reference as one of his favorites. Thanks for the shout-out, Brad!
I'm curious about the specific rules of the game. Do you send the song back to the other person without any clue as to why you chose it, or do you provide the reasoning or a hint along with it? Or are the connections revealed only at the end?
It reminds me a bit of a game that a friend of mine plays occasionally called Shelfie Talk, where he requests people send him a photo of their bookshelf, and he devises five questions based on what he sees there for them to answer. It's a bit of a literary i-ching and the results can be equally fascinating. I suppose, come to think of it, one could play Shelfie Talk with a record collection as well. 🤔