The cassette tape may be gone, but it is certainly not forgotten as proved by all of these creative cassette creations. Today's culture has created a perfect storm of sorts that makes a cassette tape comeback, or at least a short revival. Hipsters are growing in numbers and love everything that is old -- cassettes included -- and people are becoming more environmentally conscious and are thinking twice before trashing their old electronics.
All of this equals a glut of new art and tech directly created with or inspired by the cassette tape. Everything from paintings of Jimi Hendrix to iPod cases has been created using a cassette and its tape as inspiration. If you really, really miss making mixed tapes, then I highly recommend clicking through all of these creative cassette creations.
52 Creative Cassette Creations
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Cassette Tape Constructs
This Amazing Structure by Emmett McNamara Features 7,200 Tapes
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Trashy Fashion
Wearable Recycled Art From WalterWorks
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Cassette Tape Artwork
Sami Havia Gives Old Tapes New Purpose
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Cassette Tape Paintings
Iri5's 'Ghost in the Machine' Series Depicts Famous Media Icons
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Cassette Generator
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Funky Retro Music Players
The Spitfire MP3 Player a Hit at the Wired Store 'Regal Remix'
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Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
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Cassette Tape Canvases
Sami Havi's Eco Art
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Ironic MP3 Gadgets
The TAP3 Music Player Brings Back an Old Friend
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Retro Cassette Tape Covers
The Mix Tape iPad Case Brings Some 80s Nostalgia to Modern Technology
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Cassette Tape Doormats
Evoke the Spirit of the 80s With These Retro Doormats
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Obsolete Cassette Tape Lighting
Modern Light Designs by Transparent House
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Retro Smartphone Covers
The Cassette iPhone Case Makes Everything Old School
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Retro Musical Clothes Racks
Cassette Tape Coat Hooks Create a Hip Way to Hang
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Re-Purposing Old Technology
Cassette Chic Designs for Modern Times
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Retro-Music Watches
The EOS Mixtape Watch is a Blast from the Past
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Old Walkman As iPod Camouflage
Hidepod?
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Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
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Cassette Skulls
Brian Dettmer Recycles Old Tapes into Spooky Art
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Retro Stereo Tablet Apps
The Stereolizer App Turns Your iPad into an Old-Fashioned Radio
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Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
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80s-Inspired Music Players
This Cassette MP3 Player is a Fun and Nostalgic Way to Listen to Music
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Retro Media Players
Rewind to the Past with the Song Han Xin Etape
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Cassette Tape Lamps
Reviving Old Flavor for Hip Home Decor
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Rudimentary Designer USBs
Flashback to Yesteryear With the Marc Jacobs USB Hubs
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Cassette Tape Ties
Alyce Santoro Gives Old Cassettes a New Groove as Neck Ties
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Pliable Money Pouches
The 'Hanitape' Silicone Wallet is Timeless and Time-Proof
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The Return of the Mix Tape
Sharing Music With Mixaloo
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Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
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Musical Measuring
Cassette Tape Measure Makes Music Handy
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Musical Pencil Cases
The Cassette Tape Pouch Makes Great Back-To-School Gift
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Retro MP3 Converters
The HIDEOTO Cassette Tape Deck Brings Back Your Old-School Beats
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Old-School Digital Recorders
Thanko Cassette Mate Brings Back the True Meaning of Mix Tapes
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Magnetic Ribbon Portraits
Erika Iris Simmons' Cassette Tape Art is Upcycled Music at its Finest
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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Retro Audio Furniture
The Silla Cassette Tape Chair is Retro Upcycling at its Best
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Fake Cassette Cases
Contexture Design Creates Retro-Style Holders for iPod Nanos
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Silver Singer Microcassettes
Michael Stipe Creates Jewelry for Maison Martin Margiela
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Retro Music Converters
Novac MV-CM001U Turns Cassette Tapes Into MP3s
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Printed Smartphone Pouches
Paul Smith Creates Wicked iPhone 4 Cases With Retro Designs
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Cassette-Inspired Hard Drives
The Freecom Mobile Drive CLS is a Retro Throwback
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Casette Deck Toaster
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Ancient Music Adaptors
iDeck Car Cassette Adapter for Those with Cars Way Older than Their iPods
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Digital Cassette Converters
The USB Cassette Capture and Player Lets You Convert or Play Old Tapes
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Retro Rhythm Pumpers
The 'MP3 Walkman' is on Beat and Funky
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Cassette Tape Comics
Peter S. Conrad Creates Uniquely-Shaped Comic Books
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Mixtape Romances
'Cassette from My Ex' Melds Music With Relationships
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Creepy Cassette Meals
Marcin Szpak Comments on the Age of 'Consumption'
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Cubic Cassette Lighting
The Tape Lamp by Transparent House is Cool and Sophisticated
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Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Omni-Position Record Players
The Black Wheel Turntable Plays Records From the Underside
Retro High-Quality Audio Devices
Sony Presents the Walkman MW-A306 at an Affordable Price
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Vintage-Inspired Essential Garments
Every Other Thursday Launches Classic Staples Remastered
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
'80-Style Portable Turntables
Audio-Technica Update its 'Sound Burger' Once Again for Rerelease
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Nostalgia-Evoking Outerwear Collections
The North Face's New Low-Fi Hi-Tek Line Has Old Influences
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Remixed Monogrammed Collections
The LV Remix Collection Celebrates Heritage While Looking Ahead
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
60s-Inspired Headphone Models
Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless Applied Art Forms Headphones are Chic
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Ultra-Modern Record Players
This Modern Record Player by +AUDIO is High-Performance and Chic
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Retro-Style Musician Amps
The Marshall STUDIO JTM Has a Handmade Construction
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Analog Compressor Recording Devices
The Apogee Jam X Offers More Creative Control Than Ever
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric Design
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Upcycled Tent Garments
Genette Dibsdall Designs the Maverick in Order to Curb Music Festival Waste
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Five-Disc CD Changers
Yamaha's 'CD-C603' Lets You Change Out CDs During Music Playback
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Style-Conscious Record Players
The VS-01 Upright Vinyl Record Player Puts Media on Display
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
MP3 Player Tracker Protectors
The elago W7 AirTag Case Has an iPod Shuffle-Inspired Design
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
CHD-Awareness Music Turntables
Teenage Engineering and Love Hultén Unveil the New CHD-4 Turntable
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Secondhand Archival Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger Launches a Depop Shop in Support of Circular Fashion
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Analog Hardware Turntables
LoveFrom Refines the Sondek LP12 by Linn for 50th Anniversary
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Nostalgic Album Art Displays
Fukasaawa Designs the New km5 CP1 with a Minimal Look
Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils
The PENTAPA is Created Entirely from Recycled Plastic
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
AI Note-Organizing Apps
Taped.ai Organizes Messy Notes into Organized Documents
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Anniversary-Honoring Sleek Turntables
Jony Ive Presents a New Celebratory Linn Sondek LP12-50
Portable Miniature Music Studio
The Tracker Mini by Polyend is a Powerful Audio Box
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Capacious Computer Memory Tapes
This Memory Tape Can Store 150 TB of Data In Uncompressed State
Streamed Custom Radio Stations
YouTube Music Presents its new Create a Radio Interface
Puck-Shaped Audio Tools
Kano Designs the Stem Player with Unreleased J Dilla Songs
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes