Bagpiper for hire
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Tomcat
Formerly Known As HITWTOM
Can't find it right now, but there was a video of a teenager playing Eddie Van Halen's Eruption on the bagpipes. Also check out "The Red Hot Chili Pipers" for some unusual piping.
Streetgang
OP4
I haven't heard him do it, but he's got AC/DC down.
Going rate to have him play AC/DC "Highway to Hell" outside of Brian Frosh's house at 5:30 every morning?
T-Man
Ultimate Member
Notre Dame used to offer a full ride for bagpipe scholarships back in the day. Don't know if they still do.
I may be the exception to the Irishman rule, but you could make me divulge state secrets with a bagpipe.
They do sound awesome when accompanying a forlorn hope though.
I may be the exception to the Irishman rule, but you could make me divulge state secrets with a bagpipe.
They do sound awesome when accompanying a forlorn hope though.
jpo183
Ultimate Member
I have a business partner Id like to prank.
What area would he come from I am in Frederick?
Streetgang
OP4
I'll make him do that for free! A shame Senator Turd lives a bit far for us.
Hmmm. Interesting. A full ride sounds good to me! He's transferring to UMD to study physics next year, but ND is a great school and has a decent physics program.
I have a business partner Id like to prank.
What area would he come from I am in Frederick?
We live in SMIBVille... St Marys by PAX River... a bit far for a wake up...but tempting.
Streetgang
OP4
I will ask. Any thoughts on what you might want to hear? I'll ask him for ideas too.
gamer_jim
Podcaster
I have a new thought no fighting MD legislators: bagpipes in downtown Annapolis until they overturn SB281
Nah, there's glory in the sound of pipers. These clowns deserve to be serenaded by someone covering funk record b-sides on a Casio keyboard.
Tomcat
Formerly Known As HITWTOM
I don't know about that. Years ago I was in the barracks listening to music on my headphones. A loud group of drunks showed up and put their music on so loud I was hearing it through my headphones. I switched the album to bagpipes, unplugged the headphones and cranked up the speakers. All I heard next was lockers slamming and never saw or heard from them for the rest of the weekend.
So you start with a bagless pipe.
Tomcat
Formerly Known As HITWTOM
Kind of like a recorder only has a reed, instead of a mouthpiece.
Streetgang
OP4
Exactly. A good set of pipes run well over a grand. It's easier and less expensive to start with the chanter first. You can find a decent chanter for under $100. If you lose interest, you haven't sunk a ton of money into a clutter catcher.
Here's a good place to get what you need: http://www.hendersongroupltd.com/Cart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=557
About a year ago I joined the John F Nicoll Pipe Band in Towson. We are sponsored by the American Legion. We are recruiting pipers, all experience levels.
You must be dedicated and committed though.
Check out the web site.....
http://thepipeband.org/schedule.html
Lessons are "free" but you are expected to ultimately get good enough to get into the band as a full member and play the parades and other events.
You must be dedicated and committed though.
Check out the web site.....
http://thepipeband.org/schedule.html
Lessons are "free" but you are expected to ultimately get good enough to get into the band as a full member and play the parades and other events.
If you are going to start on bagpipes, find a local instructor. They will make the chanter and music significantly easier to understand. Which will lead to less frustration and a quicker learning curve. A learn it yourself bagpipe course I will be disastrous. Just my 2$
Tomcat
Formerly Known As HITWTOM
My fathers memorial service was on Sunday and included a Piper (one he had mentored over the years) Nothing like filling a church with the sound of pipes. Thanks Scott.
Streetgang
OP4
Sorry to hear of your loss.
The sweet sound of pipes especially in a church is soothing.
Sam has had to cut back on his pipe playing for a while due to his school load. He's a physics major, and a perfectionist (almost OCD), and he is putting ALL his effort into school. It's comforting to see he has his priority straight, but sad not to hear him practice twice a day.
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