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Well, keep in mind one thing:  What are you listening to these CD's on?  Just because they MIGHT be capable of holding and sending out a better recording, if you're listening on something not capable of playing that better recording then what's the sense? 

This reminds me of a ton of questions and discussions I avoided a few years ago as everyone I knew was running out trying to buy new TV's and it seemed as if 720 was a bargain buy and 1080 was the MUST HAVE.  A lot of people I know wasted a lot of money as they believed the hype.  I imagine things have changed now with 4K coming to the scene.  I don't keep up with it anymore, because of #3 below.
1. It's hard to really distinguish between 720 and 1080 with the naked eye.  You would have to have the two TV's next to one another and really be looking to see a difference.
2. Cable companies could only send the signal equivalent of 720 through coax, even if it showed that it was broadcast by the original station in 1080 - so that whole 1080 really only mattered if you're watching Blue-Ray - I was working for a cable company. (this was a few years ago, and probably isn't the case anymore as lot of cable lines have been upgraded)
3. If you wear glasses for distance like I do, and you don't wear them to watch TV like myself, you're not really seeing the 720 anyway - my naked eye won't ever tell the difference between 720 and 1080 or even 4K without my glasses on (I do wear them to watch movies, but not sitcoms).

I'd go to many family members houses during this time and be encouraged to ooooo and ahhhhhh over their new TVs on cable.  I didn't try to explain that it was more clear due to the technology used to display more colors rather than the old three color system, or some other technological advance related to the screen itself or lighting system used - having nothing to do with the capability of 1080.

If I ever get mine back from my brother (sigh, he's not even trying to learn), it'll be due for new strings.  I'll try em out!  It's been a while since I've strung that guitar, and I can't even remember now which strings I liked best.  I think they were the D'Addario Golds though (or maybe I just liked the look of them).   

Considering changing classical strings and going through a break in period again.. with the idea of strings that will stay in tune better... absolutely worth trying!

Bill, that sounds like some software that Roger has mentioned using a few times.  It's certainly not free though.  I keep eyeballing it every time I get a hankering for a new toy... alas, I don't use the software I already have often enough.  If you're curious though, it's called Band in a Box.  If you're listened to Roger's recordings, you'll know that he basically plugs all the information in there and the software does the rest, except that Roger plays the guitar and sings along with it.  I THINK you can have the software do the guitar parts though. 

I expect Roger will pop in soon with his thoughts on it.  I believe you can even create chord sheets with this software.
Here's their website, if you'd like to check it out more:  http://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.htm

*Website link for informational purposes only, and does not include an endorsement for purchase. I am not affiliated with pgmusic.  I don't know if there are other locations to purchase, possibly at a store like guitar center though. I can't say if it's really great or not, but I would like to try it out some day!*

AWESOME NEWS!

My gramps just went to the hospital the other day as his internal defibrillator went off and knocked him out at breakfast.  Turns out some dumb doc took him off of his beta blockers.  I thought immediately of you and Dondra, and was hoping she was faring much better.  Gramps is out and feeling great.  It's so great to hear that Dondra is too!  

This does my heart good.  Keep getting yelled at, Bill.  Just don't make life too hard on her! 

:blushing:  I actually have one.  Having one doesn't make me any better at playing one though.  Ha!  I DO need to pick it up more!  There was another video of her on there where I would have SWORE she was playing a piano her fingers were moving so fast!  It was pretty amazing.  I didn't use it here because the lyrics didn't do much for me.

Here's the article from Rolling Stone - along with the recorded versions of both songs: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ … m-20160608

IMHO - they are different songs.  Yeah, the have a similar sound. They aren't telling the same story.  The hook isn't the same.  They just have similar sounds and phrasing.  I don't consider that plagiarism.  Then again, I'm not a lawyer.

My Little Pony.  I remember when I was little and I was sooooo into those toys and shows on TV.  I remember having  a "bright idea" that they should make Unicorn and Pegasus and maybe even Pega-Corns!  They did.  I remember (at the ripe old age of 7) thinking that I should have sent them a letter to suggest it so they'd send me money or free toys when they used my idea.  LOL!  Yeah, that would be a suggestion not a stolen idea, but what did I know?  Moral of the story?  Sometimes, I think it's adults with the mentality of a 7 year old that think up lawsuits.  Sadly, they sometimes win too and it's their fault there are so many laws and regulations that really shouldn't have to be in place.  Sigh...

Now, if it were one of my (few) songs, I would appreciate (and expect) being credited with the "sound" as an inspiration.  I probably would be upset if i thought they stole a sound I had created (even if they totally changed the words).  So, I get it.  But honestly, if they just credited my sound as the inspiration I'd be happy - because they've CHANGED it to be a different song entirely.  Again, I don't consider this plagiarism. It's not a stolen song through and through. That said, it certainly COULD have been an original idea on both sides that just happened to have the same sound.  There are MORE than a few songs out there in the world with a similar sound, chord progression, phrasing, etc. 

"What  I'm pointing  out  is what  might  at  first   glance  may  appear   to  be  plagiarism  may  turn out   to  be chance ,after all imitation  must be  the  sincerest  form of  flattery or there  wouldn't be so many " tribute"   acts  about ."  AGREED GRAHAM!

Happy Thursday!

Erin McKeown - Didn't they
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tXp1L9ZjR4

OMG!  Speaking of "where the barn used to be" ... it's AMAZING how large my back yard is getting without that monstrosity there any longer.    You'll have to check out Jim's International Backhoe.  He's been having a lot of fun moving remnants of the barn and digging holes and filling them in. 

I don't know about exotic dancers... there aren't too many of them around here.  Sure, there's gals that'll get lit up and dance on the bar, but I don't think they qualify as exotic - unless plump redneck chicks are considered exotic where you come from (ahem, I'll bet they're pretty common near camp, UJB).   

As much as a stage sounds like fun, I'm just hopeful he gets that all cleared out in time.  Someday, I'd love a guitar space there though.  I envision a gazebo or some type of pergola over there.  I think the chickens have used up the lumber allowance for the year however, with their fancy coop.

Such emotion in music.  I really adore when I can FEEL the music by simply listening.  The crescendos and decrescendos...

Hi!  There is a print difference between the various browsers.  Which browser are you using?  I'll be happy to help you out further once I get this information!

      Nah, I think my humor is just "off" a little.  LOL!

  Hee hee!  We'll miss ya Doug.  Some day... some day...

That smoked pork was sooooooo good.  I had some that was left over.  Popped it in the freezer last summer, and pulled it out a few months ago when it was still freezing here.  It was phenomenal!  Melt in your mouth smoked pork... NY Bread & Butter Corn on the Cob... CNY Salt Potatoes.... summer is calling me!