Vic Smith wrote:
On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:49:59 -0500, DSK wrote:


Chuck Gould wrote:

Did the ancient armies actually like bagpipe music? Hard to say. All I
know is that when you see drawings of some of the units marching into
battle they often have the piper on point. :-)


That wasn't by chance.



Here's a look at the audio torture device enroute to me via UPS Ground.
A "shuttle pipe" is not quite as loud as a Great Highland, but sounds
about the same. Biggest difference is that you can practice the shuttle
pipes indoors or play in a small room without being inappropriately
loud.

What's "inappropriately loud" mean?


Audible?


I happen to like bagpipe music, but it may be a genetically
acquired taste. A friend of mine has said that the best
thing about bagpipe music is that it serves as a warning:
"Men in kilts approaching."


I like it too, but normally only hear it from police funerals,
and documentaries about Scotland. Chuck's post has got me
interested in it a bit, and I think I'll listen to some recordings.
Or maybe look up an old buddy and record some myself.
One of us would do the background drone and the other
would vocalize da dada da da, dada dada.
No bagpipes used, but it was fun.

--Vic

All my cousins from mom's side play. Two are in the military.
One is a Major in the Canadian Army who just returned form England where
he was awarded an MBE. I'll have to contact him and see if it was for
his piping.