I think it's a new(er) thing. Not surprised; their subscriber base keeps dwindling.

Thank you @Big_Al 🙂

@Big_Al said in Piano recording:

I couldn't tell what was the influence of the sustain pedal and the resonance of the piano itself, what reverberation in the room might be contributing, and perhaps also the tendency of cell phones to try to maintain a constant level as the sound varies. Any ideas?

All of the above?? 😅

Joking aside, I imagine part of it has to do with the cellphone recording, what you mentioned and also the fact that I set the cellphone on top of the music desk, treble side, which is surely not a good place for it!

But another big detail is that Einaudi is very much expected to be played with heavy pedaling, and that's how I play it.

Lastly, there were probably times when I was over fermata-ing to cover up for one thing or another. Like trying to keep my concentration, or one part where my bluetooth foot pedal didn't turn and I had to turn the page (on my iPad) with my hand (which I never do anymore and so it slowed me down).

So yeah, that's probably all of what you were hearing... That and just general mediocrity.

It was quite spectacular. Several pianos, some Steinways, were out in the pouring rain. I thought the bridge runway was particularly good design.

Oh my....

@wtg said in Welcome to Chicago!:

"He did crap the bed today," Scott Jennings, a Republican political strategist, told CNN after Trump's appearance at the conference. "The only question is if he's going to roll around in it or get up and change the sheets."

Normally I don’t like such crass comments. But this time, it’s very apt.

Posting photos here is much easier than it was at the old place.

Welcome!

There are very few worlds in which the Democrats retain the Senate, however.

Saw the Steep Canyon Rangers this summer. They are great instrumentalists. They don’t sing through their noses or strive to be obnoxious.

The Chinese banjo player appears to be using plastic picks. That may explain the sound.

At the risk of hijacking @wtg 's (very charming) thread, the amount of fake stuff on FB is really out of control. It's so bad.... but even worse are the people who just take it in as complete truth. Ugh.

Any house with a urinal gets my vote. I'd have to re-do the front, upgrade the furniture, and some of the appliances.

Never had squirrel but I’d give it a shot!

Right, I wasn't thinking about all the structures that just got washed away. It's heartbreaking to think about.

We’ve had below freezing temps already at night for awhile. But it’s still nice during the day.

It's badly needed.

I see you took my advice before I even gave it. That was easy!

I'm here too. (Amanda)

Where are the emoticons and special features (like URL)?

I can't even figure out what my password is as it's generated by auto-fill. Guess I registered earlier and forgot it...(going to check password minder!).

There's a row of icons at the top of the page after WTF Beta. If you hover over them it will pop up a description of what it is.

I use the clock ("Recent") to take me to the page of current topics that lists the most recent posts, pretty much the same as the other WTF>

I also use the one that looks like a person's head and shoulders ("Users"). If you click on Users it will take you to a list of people who are registered, and once you're there you can click on Online to see who is logged in. It's equivalent to the Member List on the other site.

Thanks for sharing that Jodi, it sounds sort of mixed but manageable.

@Jodi said in Alzheimer’s/dementia and finances:

Care taking jobs don’t pay that well.

Yep, this is one part of the problem. The cost to the residents/patients is another...

It’s pretty depressing for the rest of us.

I can only imagine. I'm sorry!

@DougG
The previous name does have a certain ring to it.

@wtg said in The doorbell rang:

Or it was a distraction ruse, something that happens in our area quite often. One guy comes to the door and engages the homeowner, especially seniors (I think I qualify), usually trying to get them to the back of the house and away from the front door. An accomplice gets in the house and steals property.

I’ve heard about this happening more in this area as well. 😞

Once we move, I wonder if we’ll be more vulnerable to that kind of thing, mostly bc it’s a nicer house. Our rental house is pretty nice on the inside (mostly) but the outside is so drab and in need of various tweaks and repairs , I can’t imagine it would be much of a draw for that kind of crime.