Why do people make mixtapes

Learning about the type of music a person likes is a glimpse into their world. Think about the music you listen to and the reasons why you like certain bands and songs. Now imagine getting a playlist made especially for you. Does that make your heart flutter, or is it just me? But I also want to know where the stigma of mixtapes began.

Sharing music is an intimate activity. It can put a person into a vulnerable position, especially for those who are trying to send a message.

Making a mixtape can be a grand romantic gesture and a sign of trust or chance that the other person may be taking on you. Christine Chung is a senior communication and rhetorical studies major.

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Lorraine Branham, who served as dean of the Newhouse School of Public Communications, died in following a battle with cancer. The last time I made a mix was a couple of weeks ago. Then, my brother and I had been musically divided: a hippy and a punk. But the mixtape is a form of communication that is constrained and individual. It reconstitutes an experience that has been diluted. We can organise playlists of any length and can go on reorganising them at whim.

So why has the idea of the mixtape persisted? More importantly, there is the pleasure of knowing that this arrangement has been made just for you. The mixtape is a unique meeting-point between two people — like a letter or a dance. It remains the best way to let music have your feelings for you. If you would like to comment on this story or anything else you have seen on BBC Culture, head over to our Facebook page or message us on Twitter. Music Music. The joy of mixtapes. Share using Email.

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