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Thanks, CG ... I like the idea of knotting the unwound strings first, to save the extra wraps needed by doing it the conventional way. It should also help to eliminate string slippage. I've had success with a fishing knot I use called a "Davy Knot". It's quick, simple, non bulky, and doesn't slip. I use it for tying on dry flies to my leader tip, so they don't have a bulky knot impairing the fly's ability to float properly. In the video, just imagine the holes in the bridge taking the place of the hook's eye on the fly:

https://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/davy-knot

Very good stuff ... he comes across as a bit "high brow" at times, but the essential message is right on point.

What's constant is that now (as in the past) the mainstream media doesn't play quality "musician's music" over the airwaves. Non-musicians (the majority) can't really appreciate what they're hearing, so "popular music" has to appeal to the masses to generate revenue. But there are also some very encouraging trends:

1) there is still a LOT of fantastic music being made
2) thanks to YouTube, it's a lot easier to find than it was in the 60's and 70's
3) good musicians tend to have longer careers than recording artists
4) good music doesn't require trashy hype to be enjoyed

Thanks for posting this link, Neo ... really gets the brain going (always a good thing!).

You are beautiful.

Yoo arr byoo-tee-full

Camel    "Stationary Traveler"    Santa Cruz, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfF2UZjXx_g

A very expressive and soulful instrumental from Andy Latimer, who pours enormous emotion into his playing which a listener can really feel. It's interesting that this was considered to be a "farewell tour" as Andy was becoming quite sick at the time. He had a rare form of blood cancer which was thought to be incurable, but he eventually employed conventional and holistic means to come out of it for the better. It's also worth noting that he has removed the tremolo bar from his Strat, and uses beautiful vibrato technique with his fretting hand instead. He also does some old school volume knob swells at the end ... terrific player. Tom Brislin joined them on keyboards for this one, who also played with YES on the their 2003 "Yes Symphonic Live" DVD, filmed in Amsterdam. This song is from their 1984 LP of the same name.

Uli Heim    "New Year"    (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2_fVt40vVo

A nice, hopeful-sounding ballad, appropriately named for today.     

I certainly agree with what Peatle and Easybeat have said. Popularity is no indication of quality, but simply how marketable some people feel a song could be to the masses. There's a lot of great music that isn't popular, and a lot of junk that is. I admire you for entering and being willing to take the risk ... very courageous!     

So fun! I just had a thought: since you go by Beamer (as in a beam of light) could we refer to your son as "Son Beam"?      

Nicely done, Peatle ... a fine tribute to someone who's obviously had a positive impression on you.     

Reverse discrimination is the prevalent flavor these days. In our Province's capital city (Halifax), some people put posters up around town this past October, simply saying "It's Okay to be White". The media made them out to be vicious white-supremacists ... talk about over-exaggeration!!! The human race is becoming a house divided against itself, and I sincerely wish I could share the optimism in your song, CTECH. Good work, nevertheless.     

What a great way to spend an hour, Badeye ... thank-you! If anyone comes close to Oscar Peterson's touch on a piano, it's Memphis Slim ... sooooo smoooooth. Hope ya stay safe & warm, and a very Happy New Year to you and your household.