Help me create a mixed music folder for my friend who recently broke up with her boyfriend. She really likes Belle & Sebastian and... [more inside]
posted by bluelight on Sep 12, 2009 - 14 answers

Need help figuring out if it's worthwhile or not to purchase an antiquey, expensive-ish gift without the benefit of in-person research. [more inside]
posted by DuckGirl on Dec 6, 2008 - 1 answer

What thank you gift to present to an unwilling interviewee? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Jan 21, 2008 - 17 answers

Help me get a good gift for a young violin player. [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Dec 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Hey guys, I need help making a mix cd. [more inside]
posted by shelea on Jul 26, 2007 - 18 answers

Help me find somewhere online to purchase a theremin, preferrably cheaply. I'd just be a beginner, so great magical quality isn't an issue. Also, I have no problem with age as long as they function. There's aslo [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Aug 16, 2006 - 6 answers

Fun sound toys. [more inside]
posted by ITheCosmos on Nov 6, 2005 - 13 answers

My mother's husband is a big folk music fan, and his birthday is coming up. I'd like to get them 2 tickets to a good folk music show that takes place somewhere in the NYC area before the end of 2005. [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Oct 19, 2005 - 13 answers

Help me fill a CD with songs about dogs! [more inside]
posted by pmbuko on Jul 14, 2005 - 74 answers

XmasGiftFilter: I would like to get my sweetie an MP3 player for the upcoming holiday ... but what he really needs is a player that is built exclusively for use in his car. I've tried stuff like cnet reviews with little success -- any suggestions?
posted by anastasiav on Dec 16, 2004 - 22 answers

My roommate is going to Italy for six months, and refuses to let me buy her a going away present. So, instead of purchasing something, I'd like to maybe make her a few compilation cds of Italian music. Recommendations please! [more inside]
posted by evilbeck on Nov 30, 2004 - 14 answers

KrimmixPresentFilter: My husband (who does not visit Metafilter) is a musician and I'd like to get him either a lap steel or pedal steel guitar for Christmas. Since it would be rather obvious if I just randomly asked him what brands are good, etc., I thought that maybe some of the MeFiMusicians could help. If you were going to be given a lap or pedal steel, which one would you want?
posted by stefnet on Nov 8, 2004 - 10 answers