Ah, Craigslist. Give the world a chance to post classified ads for free and what happens? Love for sale "no questions asked", anonymous ranting, obscure bartering, real estate advertising, questionable philosophy, and baby clothing sales. It's like a swap meet on acid. But today as we take a look through these aisles of odd merchandise and human refuse we shop not for knick-knacks but for musical ideas. Yes, it's time for MFC XI: The Craigslist Challenge.
The rules are as follows: Go to Craigslist and find a posting in there that speaks to you. Then write a song about it. It can be in any forum from missed connections, to casual encouters, to vegan discussion, to nonprofit sector jobs. Whatever floats your boat. If you feel like it, link to the posting that inspired you, though you can write a song about many postings if you prefer.
Deadline is Monday, June 25, 2007.
And don't let this distract you from the Classical Music Fun Challenge. I'm eager to hear what people make in that contest. I would join in but the last time I played a real instrument it was a clarinet in grade 8... and I don't own any clarinets. Maybe they'll have some for sale on Craigslist...
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