HW: Codex Suggestion

M Holmes fofp at CASTLE.ED.AC.UK
Mon Dec 18 12:52:15 EST 1995


Rudich, Robert A writes:

> I appreciate the effort that has gone in to the Codex thus far, FoFP & Jill.
>  I have a suggestion that would make it even more useful for people like me
> and could be some fun.
>
> I was playing various versions of songs trying to figure out which I'd put
> on a tape for a friend.  Suddenly it dawned on me.  How about if the Codex
> rated the various versions of the songs or noted which ones were distinct
> variations worth having, if you can't have it all.  You have it started with
> some comments on variations of a single version of a song.   For example,
> the Do Not Panic version of "Shot Down in the Night" might be the best
> version of that song.  You might just do a number code of 1 - 7 if there are
> 7 versions or a note for odd variants.  It would help me prioritize my
> collecting and make sure I target the cream.  I want at least the highlights
> if not the whole list.
>
> You 2 might do a strawman and then let others review and comment with some
> sort of consensus final posted.  It would be an opinion, but as good a
> starting point for filling my collection as I can think of.

Back when I was thinking of putting the Codex into a booklet for
Kollectors this is pretty much what I had in mind. I'd have the raw info
plus some artwork and then reviews of the main tracks and how the
versions have developed over the years.

> Rudy

FoFP



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