You will love it. Went about 10 years ago, when the massed bands first come through into the arena...well, I get goosebumps thinking of it still.....and the bit at the end with the lone piper on the ramparts....magic, just magic
I think bagpipes do have their place as an ethnic instrument of long standing, but have been obliged on a number of occaisions to be present when a haggis has been piped in and around the room. The result of this ear splitting caterwauling has invariably been an overdone display of great joy and excitement. My conclusion was either everyone else was a) tone deaf or b) pi**ed, or even both options at the same time. Which leaves me with the thought that I should drink more under those circumstances and perhaps grow to like them....or use earplugs which would be cheaper of course.
Snotty ,mate ,may u be informed if u are reffering to the noble attire (kilt) as a "pleated skirt" be aware those T.V. "kilts"? are not kilts ! a kilt weighs in excess of 9kg, it is bedding> it can be used as an airtrap when fording lochs(lakes to you) it is also a rather handy weapon , simply put it is a utility garment ,notice the swarthy Scotsman ,tall,proud,fearless, strong as he faces unsurmountable odds pre battle ,does he look as if he is boverred? not a bit, a man in a kilt is a warrior and don"t u say otherwise !Scotsmen, when they "Toss the Caber" are letting the wench know there is plenty more where that comes from !(taps side of nose slowly........)
Mite be biased here but speaking as a Proud Scot & a Ginger I luv pipes. It doesn't matter where I am in the world My heart skips & I long for home. Been in South Africa where there is an instrument which sounds similar so it is amazing how music can sound so similar but be worlds apart. To all you people who hate it you have an opinion but please everyone has a love whether it be hard ass guitar (another luv) or jangly bells in a silly dance (You know what I mean) don't make it a political Scot thing cos it's not.
Same here, tried it but not got the lungs. Check out Saor Patrol your eyes will well up & your heart will hanker!!!
Im a born n bred southerner but the swirl of the pipes brings a lump to my throat much like the roar of the mighty vulcan does. When I was in the mob we used to have to march behind a pipe band to and from work every day during training. It was a joyous journey.
Now snotty refrain from referring to yourself as a twit ! i fully understand your angst re the seemingly lack of any enthusiasm of your(fine)countrymen to celebrate St. George"s day and your country"s acceptance of having one day holiday at Nerday, (i mean ,like >>one day ,dude?!!!) c"mon, we even loose our battles with a certain coolness !(and yes i have noticed we have had loads of practice!)
The only instrument that's worse is the accordion. That thing is the instrument of the devil and must be purged from the Earth.
