BigMike Loc: yerington nv

Barcelona???

I don't know about you folks but "cultural appropriation" is not a problem for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJi-uKOlLV4

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Yes, Barcelona. The bagpipe is an instrument of antiquity, Historians generally agree that it originated in the Middle East, probably ancient Egypt. Maybe an Egyptian shepherd boy started fooling around with his goat hide water skin and his flute and came up with the idea of tying the flute into the the throat of the bag, filling the bag with air and playing music. In any case, the bagpipe was a big hit, in one form or another it spread throughout the ME and up into Spain. For centuries, the bagpipe has been a popular feature of Spanish music, primarily in Galacia and Brittany. Interestingly, Gaelic is spoken in these two provinces. The young woman is playing a Breton bagpipe.

Even the Roman legions had their own type of bagpipe.

As history records it, highlanders of Clan MacCrimmon brought the bagpipe from Spain to Scotland and they became masters of the instrument who established schools in the Highlands. Clans from all over sent their young sons to these schools, and the rest is history.

Four years after my discharge from the Navy, I joined a Highland pipe band and learned to play. I was a member for 15 years, eventually becoming the Pipe Major of the band. All of us in the band became immersed in Highland culture. I cannot count the number of times we played Amazing Grace. I can't count the number of times I played that hymn solo.

BigMike Loc: yerington nv

What a striking young fella!

Thanks for the fill in! That is very cool!

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Thank you, lad, my years with the band and the pipes are among my fondest memories. What experiences we had.

BigMike Loc: yerington nv

I'm a fair singer but can't play my way out of a wet paper...er...bag.

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

My dad was a musician, played guitar and banjo in a Tennessee dance band. He started me out on guitar when I was a kid. Learned on his "f" hole Gibson. My sister has it stashed away somewhere. Never stopped playing the guitar. I have a modified Strat, a dreadnaught acoustic and a sound system. (home recording studio) I still play a lick or two and sing.

bahmer

Excellent I have always enjoyed bagpipe music and the fact that this had a beautiful youg girl doing the blowing of the pipes made it even more enjoyable thanks for that video.

Fit2BTied Loc: Texas

The history of the bagpipes is interesting. I'd no idea. I do know that it is an instrument that moves me, as most often I've heard it during funerals or memorial services. Thank you, Blade.

Iliamna1

Wow! Thanks for the post. Back in the '80's I attempted to learn how to play the bagpipes. I never made one sound that was remotely melodic or on key. My neighbor sent his wife over to request I not practice when he was at home. Chagrinned, I gave it up after only 3 months. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can play them.

Rose42

I never knew any of that. Nice pic too!

I played them once and made a screeching sound. Nothing resembling music at all. lol

BigMike Loc: yerington nv

A Spanish girl! That says something of European culture I didn't know.

I like learning.