Post by MRHloco on Nov 13, 2008 20:45:44 GMT
I'm not at all sure whether this is going to go down well but it seemed appropriate to bring this matter up while I'm here.
As I write these words, I'm listening to "Scotland The Brave," played with bagpipes on the part of The Auld Town Band - can't give much info about that.
I must admit that my association with bagpipes has a starting point but I can't identify it. I certainly remember however that, when Chicken Run first came out in cinemas, there was a brief moment of bagpipe music - during the Flight Training scene.
Anyway, for many years now, I've been fascinated by the nature, sound and delightful cultural uniqueness of bagpipes. *Scots Accent* There'll nae doot be those who cannae stand the things but I cannae say I'm one o' them. *Accent Ends* Er, anyway, I particularly like them because of their association with Scotland - for me, they always have their place up there.
In fact, I've heard them many a time in Edinburgh on the occasional visit with family. And, while I've never heard them played at Bo'ness or Aviemore before, I'd love to hear them there one day - perhaps be able to dance to the music itself on an enthusiasts' special at Bo'ness, with Maude in charge of LNER coaches that day...
*Trails Off Dreamily As I Imagine The Idea*
Anyway, does anyone else like them? I'd be especially interested if there's anyone from Scotland who likes them - they are part of cultural history there after all.
Warm Regards,
MRHloco
As I write these words, I'm listening to "Scotland The Brave," played with bagpipes on the part of The Auld Town Band - can't give much info about that.
I must admit that my association with bagpipes has a starting point but I can't identify it. I certainly remember however that, when Chicken Run first came out in cinemas, there was a brief moment of bagpipe music - during the Flight Training scene.
Anyway, for many years now, I've been fascinated by the nature, sound and delightful cultural uniqueness of bagpipes. *Scots Accent* There'll nae doot be those who cannae stand the things but I cannae say I'm one o' them. *Accent Ends* Er, anyway, I particularly like them because of their association with Scotland - for me, they always have their place up there.
In fact, I've heard them many a time in Edinburgh on the occasional visit with family. And, while I've never heard them played at Bo'ness or Aviemore before, I'd love to hear them there one day - perhaps be able to dance to the music itself on an enthusiasts' special at Bo'ness, with Maude in charge of LNER coaches that day...
*Trails Off Dreamily As I Imagine The Idea*
Anyway, does anyone else like them? I'd be especially interested if there's anyone from Scotland who likes them - they are part of cultural history there after all.
Warm Regards,
MRHloco