Kevin Fraser Bagpipes – The Man in the Kilt
Loud Pipes Save Lives!
I spent some quality time with my recording studio this evening. After many takes (5 tracks mixed down in this version) I’ve rendered this lovely tune. If the tune doesn’t start automagically, you need to click on the tune bar just to the left of the 0:00 time indicator.
I spent some quality time with my recording studio this evening. After many takes (5 tracks mixed down in this version) I've rendered this lovely tune.
If the tune doesn’t start automagically, you need to click on the tune bar just to the left of the 0:00 time indicator.
I piped in the dignitaries, and then the Airdrie Scots Pipes and Drums piped in the Flag Party.
I piped in the dignitaries, and then the Airdrie Scots Pipes and Drums piped in the Flag Party.
During our practice today, we had a number of people walking by telling us how they lived on the next street (or two) over, and they were thrilled that they could hear us. One guy was walking his dog, but on the way to go get his girlfriend as she loves the Pipes. We also … Continue reading “A practice heard around the neighbourhood”
During our practice today, we had a number of people walking by telling us how they lived on the next street (or two) over, and they were thrilled that they could hear us. One guy was walking his dog, but on the way to go get his girlfriend as she loves the Pipes.
We also had a tune request. The moment we switched from warm up (evcryone on their own) to group formation, we were asked by a neighbour across the street to play Mairi’s Wedding. Ironically, that was the first tune of the first set we were going to play.
While everyone but one was present (and he was accounted for), there is always room in the group for more pipers and drummers to join us. In the future, we also hope to have some affiliated Highland Dancers.
Slainte!
A suggestion on how the group can accomplish the lowest possible expense for uniforms was made tonight. Inspired by a photo on the Calgary Highlanders regimental website, one of the group suggested we go with Socks, Shoes, Spats and Sporran. And while this uniform has an official name (Sporran Parade), and it is decent on … Continue reading “Band uniform cost cutting gone too far?”
A suggestion on how the group can accomplish the lowest possible expense for uniforms was made tonight. Inspired by a photo on the Calgary Highlanders regimental website, one of the group suggested we go with Socks, Shoes, Spats and Sporran.
And while this uniform has an official name (Sporran Parade), and it is decent on those hot, humid but overcast days, I suspect some of the membership will have an issue with this order of dress.