Oct
31
Recording of Hornpipes on Youtube
We recorded some tunes on video for the band this past week, and the members also recorded some solo’s. Here is Kevin’s Hornpipes on youtube
Jul
13
Performances are still available during Covid-19!
Now that Public Health Order restrictions have been eased a bit, performances are available. Following the PHO restrictions in place on the date of the performance, I am available. Preferred performance location is outdoors. For indoors locations, you will want to have a large “clearing” where I may pipe and be outside of contact with […]
Feb
15
Jan
29
The interview with the Echo has been published
While some of the details are slightly incorrect, it is a very nice article. For example, I’ve been teaching for 20 years, not that I am 20 years old. I started teaching seriously 2 years ago. Dad took over a militia unit, not a military base, great grandparents came from Scotland… But otherwise 🙂 […]
Jan
16
Interviewed by the Echo about Scottish Culture and Piping
I was just interviewed by a writer for the Echo. The article is expected to be in next week’s paper, though it might be delayed a week. We spoke about Scottish Culture, heritage, the bagpipes, learning the pipes, etc.
Dec
17
Jingle Bells and Oh Christmas Tree
As it is the season, I’ve started looking at what traditional Christmas Carols will work on the pipes. Note, the “play” button may not show but it is to the left of the time indicator. First up, Jingle Bells and Oh Christmas Tree.
Dec
12
Steam Train to Mallaig, 3 part harmony
Same as with my last post, I did some sounds effect editing (eq, treble boost, etc) to try and smooth out the quality of recording (vice quality of playing 🙂 ) on a 3 part harmony. This one fades out, so it sounds like the band is marching away 🙂 Here, without the fade, […]
Sep
28
The Hole in One challenge
I recently piped for a Home(Hole) in One challenge, and it made the news. http://www.discoverairdrie.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8920:million-dollar-qhome-in-oneq-challenge&catid=11:summer-events&Itemid=155
Sep
09
A Fun and Fit day at FGL Sports
FGL Sports has a monthly Fun and Fit day where all of their employees quit working early the first Friday of each month, and they have an organized sports day This month was no different with one difference. They hired me to play before the event, as well as between each sport. Here is a […]
Jul
30
She Moves Through The Fair
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.