I wish I could find a DEFINITIVE RULING on the copyright issue.

I was always told about the 8 note thing (by even lawyers) but now researching it a few seconds ago to double-check I cannot find the law.

What is the law?

How do they interpret it?

I see that from Marvin Gay'e last winning victory the jury awarded the settlement because somebody copied his "vibe."

http://www.vulture.com/2015/03/what-the-blurred-lines-ruling-means-for-music.html

That is scary. Is there a law or isn't there a law. If so, what is it?

If you can win a settlement because someone says you stole their ghost I am going to put my guitars in the closet.

That is crazy.