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.
It’s been a couple of years since I last attended a <a href=”http://www.celticfolkcalgary.ca/”>Celtic Folk</a> gathering, but I think I am going to make this one. The list of performers sounds good. Hope to see you there!
It's been a couple of years since I last attended a <a href="http://www.celticfolkcalgary.ca/">Celtic Folk</a> gathering, but I think I am going to make this one. The list of performers sounds good. Hope to see you there!
This is just a new mix using the same source files as the original version, with some of the volumes adjusted so that the percussion aren’t so over powering. 5 Bagpipe tracks, 4 percussion tracks mixed down into this MP3. The tune is adapted from the original composed by Bear McCreary for BattleStar Galactica a … Continue reading “A new mix of Wander My Friends”
This is just a new mix using the same source files as the original version, with some of the volumes adjusted so that the percussion aren't so over powering.
5 Bagpipe tracks, 4 percussion tracks mixed down into this MP3. The tune is adapted from the original composed by Bear McCreary for BattleStar Galactica a few years ago.
Enjoy 🙂
I’ve also uploaded a video of it to youtube at http://youtu.be/igBUgndkCm0
<h1>March is Music in Schools month</h1> And we make music on the bagpipes. So lets get the Bagpipes into those schools!
<h1>March is Music in Schools month</h1>
And we make music on the bagpipes. So lets get the Bagpipes into those schools!
Yes, I am now a radio star. I had my 15 minutes of fame between 0840 and 0855 this morning. I had a brief interview with Mark and Christina on Air106, and I also had 2 tunes (audio linked below) played on the air as well. Highland Wedding Highland Cathedral Christina also filmed me playing … Continue reading “As heard on Air106 this morning!”
Yes, I am now a radio star. I had my 15 minutes of fame between 0840 and 0855 this morning.
I had a brief interview with Mark and Christina on Air106, and I also had 2 tunes (audio linked below) played on the air as well.
Christina also filmed me playing Scotland the Brave and posted it to youtube!
Do you have a Birthday Party to plan? How about a Retirement party? Christmas Party or St Paddy’s Day event? Maybe an Awards Ceremony or Banquet? The bagpipes can enhance all of these events. From a surprise performance of “Happy Birthday” to a long performance of catchy toe tapping tunes or piping for Highland Dancers, … Continue reading “A Family or Corporate Event”
Do you have a Birthday Party to plan? How about a Retirement party? Christmas Party or St Paddy's Day event? Maybe an Awards Ceremony or Banquet?
The bagpipes can enhance all of these events.
From a surprise performance of “Happy Birthday” to a long performance of catchy toe tapping tunes or piping for Highland Dancers, I can integrate into and enhance your event.
This is equally true for corporate events. I can pipe in dignitaries, or head tables. I can play the 15 minute warning to a meal, and I can perform during the meal.
As well, if you desire a custom Piping CD, I can record the tunes you desire.
To learn more, please feel free to phone Kevin at 403 912 1654 or email bagpipes@ksfraser.com.
Bear McCreary wrote the tune <em><strong>Wander My Friends</strong></em> in the celtic style for the show BattleStar Gallactica. You can see a recording of an <a title=”Wander My Friends on Youtube” href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtO1ZpDcDSw” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>orchestra playing it</a> on youtube. Unfortunately the Highland Bagpipes does not have the range to play the tune as composed, so I … Continue reading “The Recording of Wander My Friends”
Bear McCreary wrote the tune <em><strong>Wander My Friends</strong></em> in the celtic style for the show BattleStar Gallactica. You can see a recording of an <a title="Wander My Friends on Youtube" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtO1ZpDcDSw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">orchestra playing it</a> on youtube.
Unfortunately the Highland Bagpipes does not have the range to play the tune as composed, so I had to make a few minor changes (4 notes) to fit in.
To record Wander My Friends, I had:
If time permits I intend to eventually add guitars, keyboard, orchestral instruments etc. But this will be a longer term project.
And the result is:
I’ve uploaded MP3s of Mairi’s Wedding and Skye Boat Song played on the practice chanter on their associated pages on the student wiki.
I've uploaded MP3s of Mairi's Wedding and Skye Boat Song played on the practice chanter on their associated pages on the student wiki.
Celtic Folk holds 4 gatherings a year, and the 2011-2012 year is about to start. The first night is September 24th. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door. Further details can be found at <a href=”http://www.celticfolkcalgary.ca/”>their website</a>. I was a guest performer at Celtic Folk for their November 2010 gathering. During the … Continue reading “Celtic Folk – various amateur Celtic performers”
Celtic Folk holds 4 gatherings a year, and the 2011-2012 year is about to start. The first night is September 24th. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door. Further details can be found at <a href="http://www.celticfolkcalgary.ca/">their website</a>.
I was a guest performer at Celtic Folk for their November 2010 gathering. During the 2010-2011 season, they had a large number of soloists and groups performing. Most groups perform common (within the Celtic community that is) tunes, and you will find the audience singing along with the performers. For my performance, I intentionally chose tunes I knew to have words, and I wasn’t disappointed as the audience sang along as I piped. Many of the performers are guitars and vocals, and a few of them could give Great Big Sea and the likes a run for their money. One night they even had some step dancers perform.
Their house band, who play the first hour of every gathering, is the Sunday Night Band. They are definitely one of the groups that could challenge GBS, especially live. Their fiddle player can play the jigs and hornpipes with the best of them, making many a piper envious with the finger control demonstrated.
Hope to see you at their events!