One of the odder challenges I’ve set myself during Hand Luggage Only is to visit every Apple Retail Store in Australia in a single day. But while I get to do the organising and the hard yards, Lifehacker readers can reap the rewards — in the form of three $100 iTunes cards that are up for grabs.
Getting to two of the official Aussie Apple stores in a day – the flagship branch in Sydney’s George St, and another in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood — isn’t too hard. But the third one is located in Chadstone in Melbourne, so it’s going to be a busy day come Thursday May 7, especially as I won’t be using taxis at either end.
But what’s bad for my shoe leather could be good for your wallet. At each store, I’m going to purchase a $100 iTunes card (or a pair of $50 cards, or five $20 cards depending how puckish I’m feeling — but the total value will be $100). Those cards are being offered as prizes to three lucky Lifehacker readers. You can’t do much better when it comes to money-saving strategies for iTunes.
So how can you win yourself a card? I want you to come up with a list of five essential tracks which you’d suggest an iTunes newcomer should purchase as their first five additions to their shiny new iPod. Each track you suggest has to be currently available in the Australian iTunes store. Post your list in the comments below. After the competition closes, I’ll pick the three most convincing and creative entries as winners.
Full terms and conditions can be found here. Entries close Friday May 8 at 5pm AEST, so get assembling those playlists!
Throughout May 2009, Lifehacker Australia editor Angus Kidman will be travelling throughout Australia with just one carry-on bag for the Hand Luggage Only project.
Chris Jennings
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 9:07 PMThe Host of Seraphim – Dead Can Dance
Sigur 3 Untitled – Sigur Ros
#19 – Selected Ambient Works, Vol. II
Fremd – Pole
Theme From Sprite – Squarepusher
You Could Feel the Sky – Boards of Canada
These tracks are a bit out there but I love ambient music and if you want to chill out each of these tracks is a great way to unwind and relax.
Shane Kerr
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 12:13 PMThe Wall – Pink Floyd
Werewolves Of London – Warren Zevon
A Town Called Malice – The jam
Bo Rhap – Queen (Sorry but it’s just gotta be in there!)
Unguarded Moment – The Church
All the classics from around the world.
Cheers
Jason
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 12:51 PM1. Sprout and the Bean – Joanna Newsom
2. Mango Tree – Angus and Julia Stone
3. Frontier Psychiatrist – The Avalanches
4. The Nosebleed Section – Hilltop Hoods
5. Kashmir – Led Zeppelin
Geezer
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 3:21 PM1. How High – The charlatans (I defy anyone not to get up and dance to this)
2. 8 Ball – Underworld (Amazing progressive track takes you on a journey….off the beach sound track)
3. I am the Resurrection – Stone Roses (The best band in the world with the cherry on top track off the 1st album)
4. Rockin` Chair – Oasis (B side that reminds me of living in the UK)
5. Heater – Samim ( A ridiculous dance track that just makes me break into a smile every time I hear it)
Josh Liebmann
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 4:22 PM1. Blue Monday – New Order
2. 911 is a Joke – Public Enemy
3. Borny Slippy – Underworld
4. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
5. I Feel Love – Donna Summer
Stephanie
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 5:58 PMIn a case like this you can’t go past the Rolling Stones Top 500 Songs of All Time – http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/500songs.
I’ve found so many great songs on that list! So, my top 5 would be Rolling Stone magazines Top 5 songs of All Time:
#1: Like a Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
#2: (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
#3: Imagine – John Lennon
#4: What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
#5: Respect – Aretha Franklin
Enjoy guys :)
Stone
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 6:58 PMTo start our newcomer off what better track than:
1) Welcome to the Family – A Day to Remember
So as not to overload our adventurous friends we’ll keep it simple up next with:
2) Song 2 – Blur
Now it is time to teach them something they must never forget:
3) Headphones – Bjork
While we are on a role and there are lessons still to be learnt it’s time to remind them where the juice comes from with:
4) Battery – Metallica
And last but not least a subtle reminder that this new toy can do more than simply shake a beat with:
Video Killed the Radio Star – The Buggles
There you have it the playlist that keeps on giving until our new friend works out how to control iTunes syncing – around 8 to 10 months ;-)
Bonnie Dixon
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 10:17 PM1. Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog – not technically a ‘track’ but definitely something worth going to iTunes for
2. Flaming Lips – Flight Test
3. She & Him – Sentimental Heart
4. Skipping Girl Vinegar – One Chance
5. Sawdust Man – Ben Kweller
Sam Turner
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 6:32 AM1. Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
2. The Final Countdown – Europe
3. Stairway to Heaven – Led Zepplin
4. The Hardest Part – Coldplay
5. Around the Bend – Asteroids Galaxy Tour
Sean
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 10:31 AMThere’s a theme here…
George Street by Keith Foster
Bring on the Change by Midnight Oil
Stoned This Afternoon (As Chad Morgan) by John Williamson
Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver (that’s only ’cause I can’t find the Bjork & Fiona Apple version on iTunes)
Kicking Luggage by Tie These Hands
-sean
titanium_geek
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 12:30 PM1 Sadie Hawkins Dance – Relient K
2 The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart (Cardio Classics)
3 The Letter – Joe Cocker
4 I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor (Single Version)
5 Classical Gas – Mason Williams
No particular order, all songs I have bought on iTunes.
Richard Prangell
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 12:30 PM1) Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
2) U2 – Beautiful Day
3) Coldplay – Viva la Vida
4) Kings of Leon – Knocked Up
5) Killers – Mr Brightside
Sam Testa
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM1. Cat Empire – The Car Song
2. Gnarls Barkley – Whatever
3. Gotye – Thanks For Your Time
4. Jason Mraz – Butterfly
5. Yakety Sax (Benny Hill theme song)
Darren
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2:02 PMHow could these (Steve Jobs approved) songs not be essential listing for any iTunes newbie?
1. Jerk It Out – Caesars
2. New Soul – Yael Naim
3. Are You Gonna Be My Girl? – Jet
4. Hey Mama – Black Eyed Peas
5. Lose Yourself – Eminem
Simon Alexander
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 4:50 PM1. We are the champions – Queen
2. Working Class Man – Jimmy Barnes
3. Simply the best – Tina turner
4. Get Shaky – Ian Carey Project
5. One More Time – Daft Punk
Simon Alexander
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 4:54 PMi meant the “the best” by tina turner
David of Williamstown
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 5:12 PMI’d go for songs that show off the iPods audio – so are interesting, with lots of highs and lows, louds and softs – yet are also great songs unto themselves:
“Year of the Cat” – Al Stewart
“Roscoe” – Midlake
“The Man with the Child in his Eyes” – Kate Bush
“21st Century Schizoid Man” – King Crimson
“Echoes” – Pink Floyd
Ashley:)
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 11:01 AMOkay, these songs are AMAZING!!! Too bad The Beatles are not on itunes… but I have most of their songs anyway… but here are some pretty cool sonds in no particular order… this is gonna be VERY hard to list only 5…
1. Elvis- Jailhouse Rock- Have you seen this video on youtube??? they use card board instruments!! This song is really amazing, it has a great beat!
2. John Lennon- Imagine- I listened to this song non stop ALL day once i loved it so much! In fact I am listening to it right now!!
3. Panic! At The Disco- None in the afternoon- Me and my friend LOVE this song… it is their best song!!! too bad they broke up…
4. Paul McCartney- Great Day- I downloaded this song for free from Paul’s website and I fell in love with it!! I made a video of him with video clips of Paul and used this song… it really is amazing!!
5. Ringo Starr- Never Without You- This song always makes me happy and sad at the same time… if that is even possible… happy because Ringo Starr is freaking amazing, even now! And looking at him makes me happy inside!! and sad because it reminds me of George Harrison…R.I.P George!!!<3
Well those are some of my randomly picked faves!!!
~Laterz:)~