Droning On

The cowboy piper from Montana: Hart, himself, has graced the show with his presence this week. A delightful conversation partner, I'm very happy to share this extremely enjoyable conversation with you!Tune into this episode to hear which pipeband 9/10 Russian Oligarchs trust, when they need bagpipe music at a castle in Scotland-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Owen Kennedy is an amazing fiddler & a lot of his sets, tunes, stylings, etc will be delightfully familiar to pipers of generally, "Western European, Scandinavian, and North American," persuasion(s).Tune into this episode to hear Owen say that his favorite dancers to play for, are the ones he can't see or hear (JK, he loves playing for dancers, I'm joking).Here's Owen's website: https://www.fiddlerokennedy.com/And the album we talked through for this episode: https://fiddlerowenkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/oh-when-now-2-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, fiddle, maritime, violin, story song, orkney, maine

Quite possibly the worlds first and most recognizable online bagpipe instructor, Andrew Douglas, is back, folks! Advice on solo competition, musing over healthy habits, and more - check it out!Oh, and, "people should join the Dojo".Tune into this episode to hear Andrew & Jim reinvigorate the good ol' Tide Pods meme(s).Check out everything Andrew and his team are doing over at the Piper's Dojo / Dojo University: https://www.pipersdojo.university/-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Arle's a really fun person to talk instruments with - his experience across a lot of, "uncommon," instruments ranges from wide to deep. He has cool music scattered all over the internet, definitely worth a google!Tune into this episode to hear the true secret to making good money busking.Here's Arle's Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/arle-richard-lommelAnd Arle's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/fenevadka-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords:Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, hurdy gurdy, gaita, gaida

It's a 3-episode month, y'all!Jeremy's back! And it's about time - this album is long overdue a discussion and sampling. If you haven't checked it out already, be sure to do so! We cover a lot of tracks in this episode, but not all of them! Links below for this and all of Jeremy's other excellent music.Tune into this episode to hear James somehow get drunk as Jeremy drinks whiskey about 1,000 miles away.Here are links to Jeremy's stuff:Website: https://www.wetootwaag.com/Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Matt DeBlass is a delightful musician, teacher, and conversation partner. Check out the very cool album of originals, "Small Musics," from which we pulled tracks for this episode along with lots of other releases over on Matt's BandCamp page (link below).Tune into this episode to hear Matt share, The DeBlass  Theory of Folk Song Fatality: "...if they don't otherwise explain how they die, just assume it was werewolves."Here's a link to Matt's website: https://mattdeblass.com/Here's a link to Matt's Bandcamp page: https://mattdeblass.bandcamp.com/music-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com---And now, some keywords:Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Matt DeBlass is a delightful musician, teacher, and conversation partner. Check out the very cool album of originals, "Small Musics," from which we pulled tracks for this episode along with lots of other releases over on Matt's BandCamp page (link below).Tune into this episode to hear Matt share, The DeBlass  Theory of Folk Song Fatality: "...if they don't otherwise explain how they die, just assume it was werewolves."Here's a link to Matt's website: https://mattdeblass.com/Here's a link to Matt's Bandcamp page: https://mattdeblass.bandcamp.com/music-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

The more I talk to, read about, watch, and listen to Donald Lindsay the more baffled I am at what all this person has accomplished - and he's not slowing down!Tune into this episode to hear a bagpipe maker talk about why Emu's in the garden were a nostalgic sight for his father - probably the first time that's ever happened on a podcast!Donald's work is all over the internet, but here are a few good links:Donald's Website: https://www.donaldwglindsay.com/Donald's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/donaldwglindsay/reels/The album from which we pulled some music for this episode: https://goodenergy.bandcamp.com/album/history-of-sleep-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music

Jordan Alexander Key is a bagpiper, composer, music lover, teacher, mathematician, podcaster, and so much more.Tune into this episode to hear us hit a new record for, "math-chat," in the show's history.And check out Jordan's work at the following links and elsewhere:Website: https://www.jordanalexanderkey.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanAlexanderKeyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.key.33/And if you haven't yet, check out their very cool podcast, "The Dudelsack," wherever fine podcasts are streamed!-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com

Tommy is a talented multi-instrumentalist: if an instrument is uncommon and/or challenging, he's probably into it. The piper+whistler+banjo plucker for the Dunkirk Riots, Tommy took an hour to chat with me when he could've been making music so I'm very grateful to him and very excited to share this interview with you!Tune into this episode to hear Tommy speak these fateful words: "I picked up a banjo along the way..."Check out the Dunkirk Riots' website: https://dunkirkriots.com/homeAnd their music on Bandcamp: https://dunkirkriots.bandcamp.com/*Be sure to follow the band on social media, etc for their upcoming 7" vinyl as well as other recordings, shows, etc-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Ross Ainslie is a piper (and much more) who needs no introduction. Very excited to welcome him back on the show, this time to talk about his new album, "POOL".Tune into this episode to learn Ross' secret to keeping live performances interesting: always stay uncomfortable!Here's a link to the new album on Bandcamp: https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/poolAnd here's a link to Ross' website: https://www.rossainslie.com/And be sure to check out, "The Ollam," with whom Ross will be touring in 2025: https://www.theolllam.com/-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Swan is back for another New-Year episode & book chat, this time the title is "Effortless Mastery" by jazz pianist, instructor, and author (obviously) Kenny Werner.Tune into this episode to hear Jim come to several somber realizations regarding his own unhealthy shadow - live on air!Here's Kenny Werner's website: https://kennywerner.com/And here's the book as listed on Amazon (though it's available all over the place): https://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Mastery-Liberating-Master-Musician/dp/156224003X-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music

Andrew O'Sullivan is back to help kick-off what we might call, "Season 2," of the Droning On Podcast with a very special holiday-music episode.Tune into this episode to hear way more tunes about Donkeys than you were probably expecting...Here are links to some of the albums, musicians, etc we referenced in this episode:Bergfolk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy3033tKnl4Conspiratio: https://conspiratio.bandcamp.com/album/wassailWheezer & Squeezer: https://wheezersqueezer.bandcamp.com/track/entre-le-b-uf-et-l-ne-gris-polkaCarloman: https://carloman.bandcamp.com/track/entre-le-b-uf-et-l-ne-grisAnd congrats to Brad for winning the D.O.P.E. prize this time around, a copy of Timothy Cummings' collection, "On This Day Earth Shall Ring": https://birchenmusic.com/product/on-this-day-earth-shall-ring-printed-collection/-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, smallpipes, trad music, holiday, christmas, advent, epiphany, french music, german music

Thanks so much for listening, friends!The celebratory album is currently available on all major streaming & music-purchasing platforms. Just search for it by the album name, "Pipes for Peace," or the main-artist name, "The Droning On Podcast".And, of course, it's still available on BandCamp: https://droningon.bandcamp.com/album/pipes-for-peaceThanks again for listening, here's to a robust "Season 2" soon!

Hello friends!As if two episodes in a row of (mostly) monologues weren't enough -- this week what I have for you is chapter two of this 123-year-old book about bagpipes.The chapter heading reads as follows:Ancient musical instruments - Priestly harpers - Hereditary harpers - Irish versus Scottish harpers - Royal harpers - Use of harp universal - Welsh sarcasm - Mary Queen of Scots' harp - The last of the harpers - "The Harper of Mull" - From harp to pipes - the Clarsach - Pipes supplanting bards - The last clan bard - Bardic customs - Bards' jealousy of pipes - The bard in battle - Duncan Ban Mac Intyre - Two pipers scared - When the pipes became paramount - The fiery cross - The CoronachIf you missed chapter 1, it's provided as Episode 105Tune into this episode to hear Jim mispronounce even more names...Here's a link to the book on Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69986-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com---And now, some keywords:Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband

Tune into this episode to hear EVEN MORE of Jim's inner monologue...Check out Barry's cool books: https://capebretonpiper.com/products-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com---And now, some keywords:Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

WRITE ABOUT GUESTTune into this episode to hear waaaaay too much of Jim's inner monologue...This included brief meetings with friends old and new, including some who've been on the show before, like:Al: episode #7Heidi: episode #1Jeff: episode #77Diana: episode #2And more!Check out Ian MacHarg's cool album: https://iainmacharg.bandcamp.com/album/ce-l-na-beinne-music-of-the-mountainAnd check out Barry's cool books: https://capebretonpiper.com/products-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

William Wallace - yes, indeed, THE Sir William Wallace, is here for an interview. Enjoy, folks!Tune into this episode for, among other things, some great coffee shop ambiance...-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Erik, if we can convince him, is going to need another half-dozen 2-hour episodes for us to begin scratching the surface of his body of work, wealth of knowledge, etc.Tune into this episode to hear way more than you'd really like to know about, "Pasta Pestilencia," and many, many other things.Erik's Website: https://www.ask-upmark.se/indexeng.htmlFalsbordone's Website (Erik has a lot of projects, but we mostly focused on their 1350 album): http://www.falsobordone.se/And be sure to get the album on Bandcamp or elsewhere: https://erikaskupmark.bandcamp.com/album/1350-music-for-a-plague-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon ( patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast ), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Ruth Chiles is a specialist in Focal Dystonia and, as a musician herself, she works particularly with musicians. She's created support groups, hours and hours of video, appeared in many interviews, and written a book, (with another book on the way!) Links to her work are below.Tune into this episode to hear Jim ramble on incessantly, proving that Ruth is a very patient and gracious listener. Obviously an excellent person to work with!Here's a link to her website: https://focaldystoniacure.com/Here's a link to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FocalDystoniaCureHere's a link to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/focaldystoniacure/Here's a link to her Facebook learning-community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/focaldystoniacurelearningcommunity-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, focal dystonia, musician's dystonia, dystonic symptoms, task-specific dystonia

So sorry for the late upload, friends. And I'm afraid even for all that, it's not a, "typical," episode, either. I have several great interviews with very cool guests all in the edit-phase and didn't manage to get one ready for this weekend, so instead I'm pulling out the first chapter of an audiobook production I've been putting together of this 123-year-old book about bagpipes you may've heard about - I hope it's reasonably enjoyable! Thanks again for tuning in, and have a lovely week!Tune into this episode to hear Jim mispronounce so, so many names...Here's a link to the book on Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69986-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband

Chris Gray is a very talented multi-instrumentalist composer and he was very gracious to hop into this interview talking about his past, his music, and specifically his excellent self-titled album.Tune-in to this episode to hear the host hold Chris hostage for questioning waaaaay longer than is fair...Here's a link to the album we're discussing, check it out and get yourself a copy! https://chrisgray1.bandcamp.com/album/chris-grayHere's Chris' website: https://chrisgraymusic.com/And here are some of his tunes on Pipetunes.ca: https://pipetunes.ca/tunes/?frm-composer=25905And why not follow him on Instagram?: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgray_music/?hl=en-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Michael Gibbs is the guy to talk to if you want some o' them "heathen" style pipes... (here's the Facebook profile for the, "Heathen Highlanders," group)Tune into this episode to hear Jim & Mike sniff and cough through their seasonal allergies WAY more than you wanted to hear, ever...Here's a link to the cool video we started off talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d285tKoj16U-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

PRIZES!Thank you all again many, many times over!I'll be emailing winners within a couple of days.Thank you a million times over to everyone who participated in this project. I'll be sure to let you know just how much we ended up raising for the charity in this initial launch-time, but I can already see it's over $1,000 - great work, everyone, thank you again!Winners:Adrian Melvin Reeds: Sarah CampbellBagpipeSwag GC (1): JD IngrahamBagpipe Swag GC (2): Kevan SaundersBagpipe Swag GC (3): Rachel BarberBC: Bodhran Course: Siobhan WilliamsD'Addario Accessory Pack: Camille LaytGBR: Tune Workshop: Rod NevinGeneration Eb: Bruce GriceGeneration Bb: Camille LaytGeneration C: Rod NevinGeneration D: Rod NevinGeneration F (1): Andrew O'SullivanGeneration F (2): Rachel BarberGeneration F (3): JD IngrahamGeneration F (4): Christian RummelhoffGeneration G Brass (1): Sarah CampbellGeneration G Brass (2): Stuart MacKayGeneration G Brass (3): Rachel BarberGeneration G Nickel: Susan KelleyGeneration GHB (1): David ÅsbrinkGeneration GHB (2): Jeremy KingsburyGeneration GHB (3): JD IngrahamGeneration GHB (4): Camille LaytGeneration GHB (5): Rachel BarberGeneration Tabor Pipe: Siobhan WilliamsMaverick PC: JD IngrahamMK Low-D: Mark ZabolotnyPTMI Cotopaxi mug: JD IngrahamPTMI Cotopaxi Tumbler: Rachel BarberPTMI Guitar Pick Necklace: Sarah CampbellPTMI Lavender, sticker, bookmark: Rod NevinPTMI Polishing Cloth: Rachel Barber

Rob makes great music, and he also makes great instruments... from Carbon Fiber...Tune into this episode to hear... two dudes talk about bagpipes...Here's Rob's website: https://carbony.com/Here's the article from whence we swiped the cover photo for this episode, all about Rob and his instruments: https://www.oregonlive.com/galleries/PXUOYALWTFG4LOHECBOPSOLD6Y/And here's a link to an explanation video regarding the charity album and drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fjc2ckEgwkAs well as a link to where you can get the album: https://droningon.bandcamp.com/album/pipes-for-peace-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Hello my good friends - I hope you'll forgive me, between being sick and getting the celebratory, "Pipes for Peace," album out into the world I have not had time to craft a, "real," episode for this week.What you'll find here, instead, is the album promo I recorded for Big Rab this morning - and that's just all my voice could do. I'm afraid it's really taking a long time to get back to 100% healthy. That's been stitched-together with the episode 82 interview with Liz, the founder of Peace Through Music International.If you have the time and inclination, please do check out the album. It has a lot of great music on it, the money goes to support a great cause, and the prizes we have for the St. Patrick's Day drawing are truly great as well.Here's the album: https://droningon.bandcamp.com/album/pipes-for-peaceHere's info about Peace Through Music International: https://www.peacethroughmusicinternational.org/And here's a list of the prizes on-offer:-Guitar accessory pack from D'Addarrio-Kelpie Whistle from MK Whistles-MK Stealth II practice chanter (in Torpedo Case) from Maverick-Lots of different whistles (including GHB-fingering whistles) from Generation-Online bodhran course from Blayne Chastain-A tune workshop from Get Bagpipe Ready-Giftcards for BagpipeSwag.comAnd... I think that's it... I need a nap...

Episode 100!Thanks for listening, friends, I'm very excited to share this announcement with you - and extremely grateful to Rab, JD, Jeremy, Josh, & Andy for their help filling-in. I had a cold around 10 days ago and am all better except my voice has been missing all week!To get back to episode #82 with the founder of Peace Through Music International, here's a handy link: https://rss.com/podcasts/droning-on/1195994/And if you'd like to learn more about what Peace Through Music International does, here's their website: https://www.peacethroughmusicinternational.org/Thanks again - be sure to follow the show on social media, etc for forthcoming details regarding the album, prize drawing, etc:We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/You can always write-in to the show at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com

Benjamin is a great piper (of various pipes), a brilliant tinkerer, and a master wearer of cool hats.Tune into this episode to hear what was happening in the past, because Benjamin was very cool to do this interview with me before my most recent baby arrived, meaning the turnaround for the edit & publication was SUPER long.-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Robert (or Bobby, if you ever use a time machine to meet him as a child,) is a piper, singer, banjo-plucker, flut-player, whistler, gentleman, and (for reals) a scholar.Join us talking through his musical past, an album from his band, "Pennyland," and more!Tune into this episode to find out which are the, "manliest," musical instruments (wood flutes,) the, "manliest," musical genres, (puirt à beul,) and the, "manliest," clothing items (cod pieces with tights).APPLICABLE LINKSPennyland's Website: https://pennylandband.com/ Their Bandcamp: https://pennyland.bandcamp.com/music Their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennyLandBand/ Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennylandband/Their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pennylandband6793 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkGw279XEwE And Robert's Dissertation: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1407&context=etd-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Original tunes, questionable food-fusions, languages and more - it's all here, with Andrew O' Sullivan!Tune into this episode to hear James threaten Andrew with even more fruits/veggies as pizza toppings...APPLICABLE LINKSTo see the video that accompanies the Lament Andrew wrote for the victims of the incidents of April 18 and 19, 2020 follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=E-ubQDBrEbw&fbclid=IwAR2AE0pyBBAR4e-jFP9xPP9w1jAidJNzyR4pgRXR5X2RN5706tHQHHYeUWsTo browse Barry's books, including the one that features Andrew's 2/4 March (so long as it's in-stock): https://capebretonpiper.com/products-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com---And now, some keywords:Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

The Reel Folk are more than just folk who like Reels (though they are that, to be sure).You may have seen them gracing the YouTubiverse with their amazing fantasy take on the Critical Role theme (if not, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb9p2PBTbm8 ) but did you know that they've recently put out a holiday album?Well, they did. And we talked about it in this episode.Tune into this episode to be convinced that polka truly is the purest art form.Here are some links to get more Reel Folk goodness in your life:BandCamp: https://thereelfolk.bandcamp.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereelfolkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelfolk/?hl=en-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, carol, christmas song, holiday music, harp, bouzouki, accordion, banjo, bass, flute, whistle

Piping since the age of 11 Gemma enjoyed making music in competition settings as well as on stage, via social media, and more – and not just on the pipes, she plays Bass and other stuff too! Gemma's piping has helped her get through college, and Gemma has taken her pipes to lots of memorial services, football games, magazine features, radio show appearances, concerts, and also a tour with Jesse Ofgang (see episode 86 of the Droning On podcast).Tune into this episode to get the 100% legit advice for distinguishing alligators from crocodiles (sorry, we've got nothing for you when it comes to caimans…)APPLICABLE LINKS Gemma has music on Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/gemma-briggs-763894235She's got a website: https://www.gbbagpiping.com/She's on Facebook: “Gemma Briggs Bagpiping”She's on Instagram: @Gemma.bagpipesShe's on TikTok: @Gemma.bagpipesIn the interview we talked about the Wooster promo video she was in, it can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id-GnhfGr-0Speaking of, “Wooster,” if you're curious about the television adaptation of the PG Wodehouse classic, “Jeeves & Wooster,” stories as depicted by Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, (of course you are,) this'll get you started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIih5gB6QcwAnd here's Gemma's great jig version of, “The Parting Glass”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8bvZM3xr0As well as her original, “The Nuisance”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEhh7sYebcE---We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music

She's the Rockabilly Pipeband Grandma who flies to fashion school every morning and plays Ska Trombone with Racist Kramer, here to advocate for geriatric mosh pits and convince you to follow her new band, "SKAtish Power," -- give it up for: Bethea!Tune into this episode to hear Bethea literally talk about all the things in the insane-sounding sentence/paragraph you just read... no really, I didn't make any of that up.APPLICABLE LINKSIf you're quick about it, BagpipeSwag's $17 T-shirt sale is still going on at the time this episode is going live: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/black-friday-2023-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com---And now, some keywords:Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Highland pipes, border pipes, smallpipes, uilleann pipes, whistles, flutes and more: by various names, Will makes or plays, (and in some cases: both,) ‘em all! Join us for a delightful chat with a delightful person, including lots of delightful music as well!Tune into this episode to hear the host pester Will for a surprisingly large number of definitions, and to pick up a new phrase, “awfully samey,” in reference to some Jackson tunes!USEFUL LINKS:Will & Caitlin's website: https://woodsonfinley.com/aboutAlbum, “The Glory Reel,” with Caitlin Finley and Christ Stevens: https://thegloryreel.bandcamp.com/album/the-glory-reelDaymark EP with Dan Foster and Eric McDonald: https://daymarkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/epThe Phonograph Project: https://m.facebook.com/watch/802438333459357/239376840720933/(also on Will's YouTube chanel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillWoodson/videos?app=desktop )Will's pipe making Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083125362510ITMA, “The Well for Irish Traditional Music, Song and Dance": https://www.itma.ie/-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com

*Updated with audio-error mistakes addressed (hopefully) sorry about that! Link to Scots Hoose: https://www.scotshoose.com/ ----- This one was different, hope it's enjoyable, stay safe and go buy cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com!" Entire Script from Chat GPT conversation: Hello, are you familiar with the competitive bagpipe band scene? Organizations like the RSPBA, Pipe Bands Australia, and WUSPBA sanction competitions throughout the year and bands compete in different grade-levels for day-specific as well as aggregate prizes. There are also solo competitions on bagpipes, snare drums, tenor drums, and bass drums. ChatGPT Yes, I am familiar with the competitive bagpipe band scene you have described. These organizations you have mentioned, such as the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA), Pipe Bands Australia, and Western United States Pipe Band Association (WUSPBA), are well-known governing bodies in the competitive bagpipe band world. In these competitions, bands compete against each other in different grade levels, and are judged on various elements such as tone, musicality, and ensemble playing. Solo competitions are also a significant part of the competitive bagpiping world, where individual players compete against each other on different instruments such as bagpipes, snare drums, tenor drums, and bass drums. Competitive bagpiping has a rich history and is a popular activity in many countries around the world, particularly in Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. It requires a great deal of skill, dedication, and practice to perform at a high level, and many pipers and drummers train intensively to compete and win prizes at these events. Did you know that in an attempt to sound, "brighter," bands have been, in general, tuning their bagpipes at higher and higher frequencies over the decades and that lately there's been talk among many participants in these competitions about a, "reset," and, "standardization," of tuning? ChatGPT Yes, I am aware of the trend of bagpipes being tuned at higher frequencies in an attempt to create a brighter sound. This has been a gradual change over several decades and has resulted in some controversy within the bagpiping community. In recent years, there has been discussion among many participants in these competitions about a "reset" and standardization of tuning to address concerns about the increasing pitch of bagpipes. The aim of this proposal is to establish a consistent and fair standard for tuning across all levels of competition, which would benefit both the performers and the judges. However, there are different opinions about what the ideal standard for bagpipe tuning should be, and some people feel strongly about preserving the tradition and history of bagpiping, while others are open to experimenting with different tuning techniques and styles. Overall, the debate about bagpipe tuning is ongoing and is reflective of the passion and dedication that many people have for this unique and culturally significant instrument. Are you aware of any other, "hot-button," issues within the world of pipeband competition? Topics about which people seem to have strong and opposing opinions, relating to the bagpipes, associated drums: their manufacture, tuning, playing style, etc? ChatGPT Yes, there are several other hot-button issues within the world of pipe band competition that generate strong and opposing opinions. Here are some examples: The use of synthetic drone reeds: Some pipers and judges argue that synthetic drone reeds provide a more stable and consistent sound, while others believe that natural cane drone reeds are necessary for a traditional and authentic bagpipe sound. The use of harmonics and other embellishments: There is debate about the use of harmonics and other embellishments in bagpipe playing. Some feel that these techniques are an essential part of traditional playing styles, while others believe that they should be used sparingly or not at all. Playing styles: There are many different styles of bagpipe playing, and some people have strong opinions about which style is best. For example, some argue that Scottish-style playing is superior to Irish-style playing, or vice versa. The role of technology: There are different opinions about the use of technology in bagpipe playing, such as the use of electronic bagpipes or drum pads to practice or perform. Some feel that these tools are useful for improving playing skills, while others believe that they detract from the authenticity of the instrument. Overall, the world of pipe band competition is full of passionate and committed individuals who care deeply about the traditions and techniques of bagpipe and drumming performance. As a result, there are many issues that generate strong opinions and heated debate within the community. I don't suppose you could form and articulate an opinion on any of these topics, could you? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions or biases. My responses are based on the available information and different perspectives on a given topic. Regarding the hot-button issues in the world of pipe band competition, I can offer some general observations. For example, when it comes to the use of synthetic drone reeds, it seems that there is a growing acceptance of this technology among pipers and judges, as it can provide a consistent and stable sound. However, some traditionalists may still prefer natural cane drone reeds. Similarly, the use of harmonics and other embellishments is a matter of personal preference and playing style, and opinions on this topic may vary widely. Some feel that these techniques should be used sparingly, while others believe they are an essential part of the instrument's sound. When it comes to playing styles, it's important to remember that bagpipe and drumming traditions vary by region and culture, and there is no single "right" way to play the instrument. Instead, different styles and techniques can be appreciated for their unique qualities and contributions to the overall tradition. Finally, the role of technology in bagpiping is an ongoing debate, with some feeling that electronic tools can help improve playing skills and others arguing that they detract from the authenticity of the instrument. Ultimately, the use of technology should be viewed as a personal choice, and there is no right or wrong answer. Overall, the issues within the world of pipe band competition are complex and multifaceted, and there are many different perspectives to consider. It's important to approach these debates with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others' experiences and opinions. Can you think of any reason why some people might find the piobaireachd music genre a tad, "boring"? ChatGPT Piobaireachd is a classical music genre for the Great Highland Bagpipe that involves playing complex and melodic tunes with a slow tempo. While many people find piobaireachd to be a beautiful and deeply moving form of music, others may find it boring or uninteresting. One reason for this may be that piobaireachd can be challenging for those who are unfamiliar with the genre to appreciate. Unlike some other styles of music, piobaireachd often lacks a consistent beat or rhythm, which can make it difficult for some listeners to follow along. Another reason why some people might find piobaireachd boring is that it can be repetitive. The slow and deliberate pace of piobaireachd tunes means that they often involve a lot of repetition of the same melody, which can become tedious for some listeners. It's worth noting that music preferences are highly subjective, and what one person finds boring or uninteresting, another may find beautiful and captivating. Ultimately, whether someone enjoys piobaireachd or not is a matter of personal taste and musical preferences. Do you think that there might be characteristics of the modern bagpipe, as an instrument, which are so different from its predecessors, that there is no way of truly replicating the sound of piobaireachd music as it would have been heard a few hundred years ago? ChatGPT It's possible that there are characteristics of the modern bagpipe that are different from its predecessors, which could affect the sound of piobaireachd music as it would have been heard in the past. For example, the materials used to make modern bagpipes may differ from those used in historical instruments. Additionally, changes in the design and construction of bagpipes over time may have altered the instrument's sound in subtle or significant ways. However, it's worth noting that piobaireachd has evolved over time, and the music that we hear today is likely different from what would have been played a few hundred years ago. As a result, the question of whether it's possible to truly replicate the sound of piobaireachd as it would have been heard in the past is complex and multifaceted. While there may be some differences in the sound of modern and historical bagpipes, it's important to remember that piobaireachd is a living tradition that has continued to evolve over time. As a result, the sound of piobaireachd today is just as valid and authentic as the sound of the past, even if there are some differences between the two. Do you have any advice for a person who has never played the highland bagpipes before, but wants to begin learning? ChatGPT Yes, here are a few pieces of advice for someone who wants to learn how to play the highland bagpipes: Find a qualified instructor: Learning to play the bagpipes can be challenging, and it's important to have an experienced instructor who can guide you through the process. Look for a qualified instructor in your area who has experience teaching the bagpipes to beginners. Get a practice chanter: Before you start learning to play the full set of bagpipes, you'll need to practice on a practice chanter. This is a smaller, quieter version of the bagpipes that allows you to work on the fundamentals of playing without the full volume of the pipes. Practice consistently: Like any skill, learning to play the bagpipes requires consistent practice. Try to set aside time each day to practice, even if it's just for a few minutes. Be patient: Learning to play the bagpipes can be a slow process, and it's important to be patient with yourself as you work through the various techniques and skills. Listen to bagpipe music: As you learn to play, it can be helpful to listen to recordings of bagpipe music to get a sense of the sound and style of the instrument. Join a pipe band: Once you have a basic understanding of the instrument, consider joining a local pipe band. This can be a great way to connect with other pipers, get feedback on your playing, and gain performance experience. Remember, learning to play the bagpipes can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it takes time, dedication, and practice. Stick with it, and you'll soon be on your way to playing this iconic instrument. That seems like great advice. Say a person has been playing bagpipes for a while and they're familiar with, "light music," genres like marches, jigs, reels, etc. and they want to start learning to play piobaireachd music. Do you have any advice for a person in this position? ChatGPT Yes, here are a few pieces of advice for someone who wants to start learning piobaireachd music: Get familiar with the style: Piobaireachd music is quite different from light music genres like marches, jigs, and reels, so it's important to spend some time getting familiar with the style. Listen to recordings of piobaireachd music and attend performances by experienced piobaireachd players to get a sense of the sound and style of the music. Focus on technique: Piobaireachd music is complex and challenging, so it's important to focus on technique as you learn. Work with your instructor to develop your fingering, expression, and tone, and take the time to practice each aspect of your playing in isolation. Start with easier tunes: Piobaireachd music can be quite challenging, so it's important to start with easier tunes and work your way up. Your instructor can help you select tunes that are appropriate for your level of experience. Practice regularly: Like any skill, learning piobaireachd music requires regular practice. Try to set aside time each day to practice, even if it's just for a few minutes. Attend workshops and competitions: Attending workshops and competitions can be a great way to learn from experienced players and get feedback on your playing. Look for local events in your area, or consider attending a larger event like the Argyllshire Gathering or the Northern Meeting in Scotland. Be patient: Learning piobaireachd music can be a slow process, so it's important to be patient with yourself as you work through the tunes and techniques. Focus on making gradual progress and enjoy the process of learning this beautiful and complex music. Remember, learning piobaireachd music takes time and dedication, but it can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for pipers who are up to the challenge. Good luck with your studies! Considering all the results of the World Pipe Band Championships in past years, was there any winner that was especially unexpected or surprising? ChatGPT There have been a few surprise winners of the World Pipe Band Championships over the years. Here are a few notable examples: In 2008, the Grade 1 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland won the World Championships for the first time in their history. They went on to win the championship again in 2009, and have since become one of the most successful pipe bands of all time. In 2015, the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Canada won the Grade 1 World Championship, breaking a long-standing streak of Scottish bands winning the top prize. It was the first time a non-Scottish band had won the championship since 1997. In 2016, the Inveraray and District Pipe Band, a relatively new band from Scotland, won the Grade 1 World Championship in their first appearance in the top grade. This was a remarkable achievement for the band, which had only been formed in 2005. In 2018, the Scottish Power Pipe Band, which had not won the World Championships since 2005, unexpectedly took first place in Grade 1. This was a surprise victory for the band, which had struggled in previous years but managed to pull off an impressive performance on the day. Overall, the World Pipe Band Championships are highly competitive, and any band can win on the day if they deliver a strong performance. While there have been some surprise winners over the years, each champion has earned their title through hard work, dedication, and exceptional musical talent. Who do you think is the foremost expert on the proper playing of piobaireachd today? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I don't have opinions. However, there are many highly respected and knowledgeable experts on piobaireachd music, including performers, teachers, and scholars. Some of the most renowned piobaireachd experts include: Dr. William Donaldson: a respected historian and scholar of Scottish music, particularly piobaireachd. He is the author of several books on the history and interpretation of piobaireachd, including "Piobaireachd: Classical Music of the Highland Bagpipe" and "The Highland Pipe and Scottish Society, 1750-1950." Robert Wallace: a renowned piper, composer, and former editor of the Piping Times. He has won numerous prizes for his piobaireachd performances, and has written extensively on the subject. Dr. Jack Taylor: a respected piper and teacher of piobaireachd. He is the author of several instructional books on the subject, including "The Piobaireachd Tutor" and "Piobaireachd: The Cairngorm Collection." Dr. Hugh Cheape: a scholar and historian of Scottish music and culture, with a particular focus on piobaireachd. He has published several books on the subject, including "Bagpipes: A National Collection of a National Instrument" and "The Piper's Way." Dr. Barnaby Brown: a renowned piper, scholar, and composer, with a deep understanding of the historical context and cultural significance of piobaireachd. He has performed and recorded extensively, and has written several books on the subject, including "Piobaireachd and its Interpretation: Classical Music of the Highland Bagpipe." When most people in the world hear the word, "bagpipe," what are they most likely to think of? ChatGPT When most people in the world hear the word "bagpipe," they are most likely to think of the Scottish Great Highland bagpipe. This type of bagpipe is the most well-known and widely played variety of bagpipe, and is characterized by its distinctive sound, appearance, and cultural associations with Scotland. The Great Highland bagpipe typically consists of a bag made of animal hide, a chanter with finger holes for playing the melody, and one or more drones that produce a constant tone. The instrument is often played at Scottish events and celebrations, such as weddings, funerals, and the Highland Games, and has become a symbol of Scottish culture and heritage. What are some other kinds of bagpipe, and what distinguishes them from the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe? ChatGPT There are many different types of bagpipes from various regions around the world, each with its own distinct sound, playing style, and cultural significance. Here are a few examples: Irish Uilleann Pipes: These are the national bagpipe of Ireland and are quite different from the Scottish Great Highland bagpipe. Uilleann pipes are played sitting down and are bellows-blown, which means that the player pumps air into the bag using a small set of bellows rather than blowing into the bag directly. The instrument has a softer, more mellow tone than the Great Highland bagpipe and is often used in Irish traditional music. Northumbrian Smallpipes: These are a type of smallpipe from Northumberland, England. They are bellows-blown and have a very sweet, delicate tone. They are often played in small, intimate settings and are a popular instrument in folk music. Spanish Gaita: This is the national bagpipe of Galicia, a region in northern Spain. It is played in a horizontal position, and has a distinctive, nasal sound. The gaita is often played at traditional festivals and celebrations in Galicia. Bulgarian Gaida: This is a type of bagpipe from Bulgaria, which is played throughout the country and is particularly popular in the Rhodope Mountains. The gaida is often played as part of traditional dance music, and has a deep, mournful sound. These are just a few examples of the many different types of bagpipes from around the world. Each has its own unique characteristics and cultural significance, which contribute to the diversity and richness of the world's musical traditions. If you were given a robotic body to control which was equipped with all necessary parts to physically play a bagpipe, which type of bagpipe would you choose to play, imagining that you could pick only one type of bagpipe? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I do not have personal preferences or the ability to physically play a bagpipe. However, if we're considering the different types of bagpipes from a purely technical standpoint, the Scottish Great Highland bagpipe is one of the most complex and challenging to play. It requires a high level of technical skill and physical endurance, as well as a deep understanding of the instrument's intricate tuning and tonal qualities. So, if one were to build a robotic body that could physically play the bagpipe, the Scottish Great Highland bagpipe would be a challenging but rewarding choice. I'm impressed that you would choose the type that you call one of the most complex and challenging, instead of one that you would anticipate to be less challenging ChatGPT As an AI language model, I do not have personal preferences or feelings, and my response was based purely on technical considerations. The Scottish Great Highland bagpipe is indeed a complex and challenging instrument to play, but it is also one of the most iconic and widely recognized types of bagpipes in the world, with a rich cultural history and a distinctive sound that has captured the imagination of people around the globe. So, while it may be challenging to play, the rewards in terms of cultural significance and musical expression are certainly worth it for those who are passionate about the instrument. And if you were granted a robotic body with all necessary parts & functions to play any of the drums typically played in a bagpipe band, (the snare or side drum, the tenor drum, and the bass drum) which would you choose to play, imagining that you could choose only one? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I don't have personal preferences or the ability to physically play a musical instrument. However, I can provide some information about the different types of drums typically played in a bagpipe band. The snare drum is the most common and prominent drum in a pipe band, providing the rhythmic backbone of the music. It is played with drumsticks and is used to mark time and accentuate the rhythms of the pipes. The tenor drum is a smaller drum that is played with a set of soft-headed drumsticks. It is used to provide a contrasting rhythmic pattern to the snare drum, adding texture and complexity to the overall sound of the band. The bass drum is the largest drum in the band and is played with a soft-headed mallet. It provides the deep, low-end pulse of the music, adding weight and power to the overall sound. Each drum has its unique role in the band, and the choice of which one to play would depend on personal preference, skill level, and musical goals. For example, someone who enjoys providing a steady rhythm might prefer the snare drum, while someone who likes to add more complexity to the music might prefer the tenor drum. Someone who enjoys a deep, powerful sound might prefer the bass drum. Ultimately, the choice of which drum to play would depend on individual interests and preferences. I realize that you don't have individual interests and preferences, but I think that it could be fun to know which drum you would choose to play, in an imagined scenario, where you were given a body equipped to play any of them and the free choice to play only one of them. Which would you choose to play? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I don't have personal preferences or the ability to physically play a musical instrument. However, based on my knowledge of bagpipe music and the role of each drum in a pipe band, I could say that the snare drum might be a good choice for someone who is just starting to learn about drumming in a pipe band. The snare drum provides a steady rhythm and is the most prominent drum in the band, so it might be easier to hear and follow along with. Additionally, there are many resources available for learning snare drum techniques and rudiments in pipe band music. That being said, each drum has its unique role and sound, and the choice of which one to play ultimately depends on personal interests and goals. That seems like a very pragmatic choice. ChatGPT Yes, the snare drum is an important and essential part of a pipe band, and is often considered the backbone of the ensemble's rhythm and timing. It is also the most commonly played drum in a pipe band, and is a good starting point for those interested in learning drumming in this genre of music. Free Research Preview. ChatGPT may produce inaccurate information about people, places, or facts. ChatGPT Mar 3 Version —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hello, are you familiar with the poems of Robert Burns? ChatGPT Yes, I'm familiar with the poetry of Robert Burns. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist who is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. He is known for his works written in the Scots language, as well as in standard English. Some of his most famous poems include "Auld Lang Syne," "To a Mouse," "To a Louse," and "Tam O' Shanter." Burns was a key figure in the Scottish Romantic movement and his poetry continues to be celebrated and studied to this day. Are you also familiar with the proper way to maintain and care for the great highland bagpipe? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I don't have practical experience with maintaining and caring for the great highland bagpipe, but I can provide you with some general information on the topic. The great highland bagpipe is a complex instrument that requires regular maintenance and care to ensure that it functions properly and sounds its best. Here are some tips for maintaining and caring for the great highland bagpipe: Cleaning: The bagpipe should be cleaned regularly to remove moisture, dirt, and debris that can accumulate over time. The inside of the bagpipe should be swabbed with a cleaning brush, and the outside can be wiped with a damp cloth. Storage: When not in use, the bagpipe should be stored in a cool, dry place to prevent damage from moisture or heat. Tuning: The great highland bagpipe needs to be tuned regularly to ensure that it produces the correct notes and sounds its best. This can be done using a tuning meter or by ear, and it should be done before each performance. Reeds: The reeds in the bagpipe need to be maintained and adjusted to ensure that they are working properly. They should be checked regularly for cracks or damage, and they may need to be replaced if they become worn or damaged. Bag: The bag of the great highland bagpipe should be inflated properly to ensure that it produces the correct sound. It should also be checked regularly for leaks or damage. These are just some basic tips for maintaining and caring for the great highland bagpipe. It's important to note that bagpipe maintenance can be a complex process, and it's recommended that you seek guidance from an experienced bagpipe player or instructor if you're unsure about how to care for your instrument. Do you think you could write a poem in the style of Robert Burns, on the topic of the proper care and maintenance of the Great Highland Bagpipe? ChatGPT Certainly, I can give it a try! Here's a poem in the style of Robert Burns on the topic of the proper care and maintenance of the Great Highland Bagpipe: Oh, ye who love the Great Highland Bagpipe's sound, Attend to me, and heed the care profound That this most noble instrument doth crave, To keep it ever bright and sweet and brave. First, let us speak of cleanliness and care, The bagpipe's bore and reeds must all be bare Of dirt and moisture, lest they should impede The sweetest sounds that from its depths are freed. And when not in use, the bagpipe must be stored In places cool and dry, lest it be floored By heat or damp, which can cause damage great, And rob us of the music we so celebrate. Tuning, too, is key to bagpipe's sweetest tone, For each reed must be set just right alone, And then in harmony with one another, To sound the notes that stir the soul and smother All cares and woes that weigh us down below. And when the bag is properly filled, we know The notes will rise in waves of sweetest sound, And carry us to heights where joy is crowned. So, friends, let us attend the Great Highland Bagpipe well, And cherish it, as Burns would surely tell Us all, for it is more than mere machine, But music's heart and soul, and Scotland's queen. That was excellent. Bravo! ChatGPT Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Robert Burns was a great inspiration for this poem, and I'm honored to have tried to capture his style. I speak modern American English, so the way you wrote it was perfect. Could you translate what you wrote into the Scots language? ChatGPT Certainly! Here's a translation of the poem into Scots: Och, ye wha lo'e the Great Highland Bagpipe's soond, Attend tae me, an' heid the care profound That this maist noble instrument dae crave, Tae keep it ever bricht an' sweet an' brave. First, let's speak o' cleanliness an' care, The bagpipe's bore an' reeds maun a' be bare O' dirt an' moisture, lest they should impede The sweetest soonds that frae its depths are freed. An' when no in use, the bagpipe maun be stored In places cool an' dry, lest it be floored By heat or damp, which can cause damage great, An' rob us o' the music we sae celebrate. Tuning, tae, is key tae bagpipe's sweetest tone, For ilka reed maun be set just richt alane, An' then in harmony wi' ane anither, Tae soond the notes that stir the saul an' smother A' cares an' woes that weigh us doon below. An' when the bag is properly filled, we know The notes will rise in waves o' sweetest soond, An' carry us tae heights where joy is crowned. Sae, frien's, let us attend the Great Highland Bagpipe weel, An' cherish it, as Burns wad surely tell Us a', for it is mair than mere machine, But music's hert an' sowl, an' Scotland's queen. That's very impressive. ChatGPT Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate the translation. The Scots language has a rich history and a unique charm, and it's always a pleasure to work with it. Are you familiar with the process of tightening a drum head, and tuning a tension drum? ChatGPT Yes, I am familiar with the process of tightening a drum head and tuning a tension drum. Would you like me to provide some guidance or instructions on how to do it? Yes, please. ChatGPT Certainly! Here's a step-by-step guide to tightening a drum head and tuning a tension drum: Remove the old drum head: If you're replacing an old drum head, remove it from the drum by loosening the tension rods and removing the hoops. Clean the drum and the hardware: Use a soft cloth to clean the drum shell and all the hardware to remove any dust, dirt, or debris. Place the new drum head: Place the new drum head on the drum shell and center it as best as possible. The head should be slightly larger than the drum shell. Place the hoop: Place the hoop on the drum head and make sure it's centered. Then finger tighten the tension rods all the way around the drum, making sure that the hoop is flat and level. Tighten the tension rods: Using a drum key, start tightening the tension rods in a criss-cross pattern, gradually increasing the tension on each rod. Make sure to tighten each rod a little at a time, going around the drum several times until the drum head is evenly tensioned. Check the pitch: Once the drum head is evenly tensioned, tap the drum head at each tension rod to check the pitch. Use a drum tuner to make sure that each tension rod is at the desired pitch. Adjust the tension rods as needed to achieve the desired pitch. Tune the drum to the desired pitch: Once all the tension rods are at the desired pitch, fine-tune the drum by tapping it lightly with a drumstick and listening for any inconsistencies in pitch. Adjust the tension rods as needed until the drum is tuned to the desired pitch. Check the tension rod torque: Finally, use a torque wrench to check the tension rod torque. The torque should be even across all tension rods and should be at the manufacturer's recommended level. That's it! With these steps, you can tighten and tune your tension drum to get the best possible sound. Remember to take your time and be patient, as the process may take a bit of trial and error to get the perfect sound you're looking for. Wow, less than 10 steps! ChatGPT Yes, the process of tightening and tuning a tension drum is not too complicated, and with some practice and patience, it can be done quickly and easily. Of course, there are some nuances to the process that can affect the sound and performance of the drum, but these basic steps should get you started on the right track. Could you describe that eight-step process, but in the style of beatnik poetry? ChatGPT Sure, here's the eight-step process of tightening and tuning a tension drum in the style of beatnik poetry: First, remove the old drum head, To get rid of the sound that's dead. Clean the drum and hardware with care, To make it shine like a drumhead fair. Place the new drum head and center it right, For a sound that's pure and outta sight. Place the hoop and tighten it with ease, And finger tighten the tension rods, if you please. Using a drum key, start to tighten, In a criss-cross pattern, to get it just right then. Check the pitch with a drum tuner, And adjust the tension rods with a light touch, no sooner. Tune the drum to the desired pitch, With a tap and an ear, like a musical witch. Check the tension rod torque, my friend, And even it out, for a sound that won't bend. With these eight steps, you'll be good to go, And create some groovy beats, don't ya know? You can't hear me, but I'm snapping my fingers in enthusiastic appreciation. That was very good! ChatGPT Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the beatnik-inspired rendition of the drum tightening and tuning process. It was fun to write and I'm happy to hear that it resonated with you. Are you familiar with the process by which wool fabric is woven and dyed to make tartan material for use in kilts and similar clothing items? ChatGPT Yes, I'm familiar with the process by which wool fabric is woven and dyed to make tartan material for use in kilts and similar clothing items. Would you like me to provide a brief explanation of the process? That would be lovely ChatGPT Certainly! Here's a brief explanation of the process of weaving and dyeing wool fabric to make tartan material for use in kilts and similar clothing items: Choosing the yarn: The first step in making tartan fabric is choosing the yarn. Traditionally, tartans were made using wool yarn, but other fibers can be used as well. Spinning the yarn: Once the yarn has been chosen, it needs to be spun into thread. This can be done by hand or by using a spinning wheel. Dyeing the yarn: After the yarn has been spun, it needs to be dyed. Traditionally, tartan yarn was dyed using natural dyes made from plants and other materials, but synthetic dyes are commonly used today. The yarn is soaked in the dye and then hung up to dry. Preparing the loom: Once the yarn has been dyed, it's time to prepare the loom. The loom is the device used to weave the fabric. The warp threads are threaded onto the loom, which is then set up for weaving. Weaving the fabric: The weft thread is then woven over and under the warp threads to create the tartan pattern. This process is repeated until the fabric is the desired length. Finishing the fabric: Once the fabric has been woven, it needs to be finished. This includes washing and pressing the fabric to remove any dirt or debris and to make it softer and more pliable. Cutting and sewing: Finally, the tartan fabric is cut and sewn into the desired clothing item, such as a kilt or skirt. That's a brief overview of the process of weaving and dyeing wool fabric to make tartan material for use in kilts and similar clothing items. Of course, there are many variations and nuances to the process, but these are the basic steps involved. Thank you! Shakespeare used something called Iambic Pentameter in a lot of his writing, are you familiar with the works of William Shakespeare? ChatGPT Yes, I'm familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, and Iambic Pentameter is a poetic form that he used extensively in his plays and sonnets. Do you think you could revise the brief overview of the process of weaving and dyeing wool fabric that you provided, and provide it in Iambic Pentameter, as if it were being described by a character in a Shakespearean play? ChatGPT Sure, here's a revised overview of the process of weaving and dyeing wool fabric in Iambic Pentameter, as if it were being described by a character in a Shakespearean play: In days of old, when wool was spun by hand, And tartan fabrics woven in the land, First, woolen yarn was chosen, fine and fair, And spun into thread with utmost care. Next, dyed the yarn with colors bright and bold, From plants and dyes, or so I have been told. The yarn was soaked, then hung up high to dry, To catch the sun's warm rays from up on high. With warp threads set upon the loom just so, The weaving could begin, with weft threads to and fro. Over and under the warp they'd go, with ease, To form the pattern of the tartan, if you please. Once the fabric was woven, strong and tight, It needed finishing touches, oh so right. Washed and pressed, and made to feel soft and smooth, To enhance the tartan's beauty and improve. Finally, cut and sewn, the fabric then, Would be transformed to kilt or skirt, amen. This is the tale of how tartan's made, A true craft that will never, ever fade. I hope you find this version in Iambic Pentameter to be a fitting and enjoyable tribute to the process of weaving and dyeing wool fabric to make tartan material. I'm impressed, especially that last line, "a true craft that will never, ever fade," what kind of literary device is that? When the word or phrase used has double-meaning? ChatGPT The literary device used in the phrase "a true craft that will never, ever fade" is called a double entendre. A double entendre is a figure of speech or a word or phrase that has two meanings, one of which is usually risqué or humorous in nature. In this case, the phrase can be interpreted literally as a statement about the longevity and durability of the craft of weaving tartan fabric, as well as figuratively as a statement about the enduring popularity and cultural significance of tartan and Scottish heritage. Some tartan patterns are ancient, and some are of modern origin. Could you come up with a new and original tartan pattern? And if so, in what format could you express it so I could see it? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I can come up with a tartan pattern for you, but I cannot create a visual representation of it. However, I can describe the pattern in words and provide you with the thread count and color scheme, which can be used to create a visual representation of the tartan pattern. Here is a new and original tartan pattern that I came up with: Thread Count: K8 R16 B32 Y8 K8 Y8 B32 R16 K8 Color Scheme: Black, Red, Dark Blue, Yellow This tartan pattern features a striking contrast between the bold black, red, and blue threads, with small yellow stripes adding a pop of color and accentuating the darker hues. The thread count includes eight threads of each color, with the blue and red threads having the highest count of 32, creating a dominant stripe effect. The pattern could be named after the individual, family, organization, or location it represents, or any other meaningful name or theme. Do you know of any online service or tool which could translate your thread count and color scheme into a visual representation for me? ChatGPT Yes, there are several online tools available that can help you create a visual representation of a tartan pattern based on the thread count and color scheme. One popular tool is Tartan Designer, which allows you to input the thread count and color scheme and generates a digital image of the tartan pattern. Another option is to use a graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator to manually create a visual representation of the tartan pattern based on the thread count and color scheme. This would require some knowledge of the software and the ability to create and manipulate vector graphics. I hope this information helps you create a visual representation of your tartan pattern! Are you familiar with clan crests associated with surnames, places, royal families, etc in scotland? ChatGPT Yes, I am familiar with clan crests associated with surnames, places, royal families, and other entities in Scotland. Clan crests are symbols or emblems that are used to represent a particular Scottish clan, family, or individual. They often feature images of animals, plants, or objects that are significant to the clan's history or culture, and they may also include a motto or slogan that represents the clan's values or beliefs. Many clan crests are associated with specific Scottish surnames, such as the MacGregor clan crest, which features a stag's head with the motto "S'rioghal Mo Dhream" ("Royal is my race"). Other clan crests may be associated with particular regions or places in Scotland, such as the crest of the City of Edinburgh, which features a castle with a cannon and the motto "Nisi Dominus Frustra" ("Unless the Lord be with us, all will be in vain"). Royal families also have their own crests, such as the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland, which features a shield with a lion rampant and a unicorn, as well as various other symbols and emblems that represent the country's history and culture. Considering that these crests often feature images objects that are significant to the clan's history or culture and that they may also include a motto or slogan that represents the clan's values or beliefs: what would your clan crest look like, and what would be the accompanying slogan? ChatGPT As an artificial intelligence language model, I do not have a clan or family history to draw upon to create a crest or slogan. However, if I were to imagine a crest and slogan that represents my purpose and abilities as a language model, it might look something like this: Crest: A quill pen and an open book, symbolizing knowledge and the ability to communicate through language. Slogan: "Linguam Veritatem Revelo" (I reveal the truth of language), which represents my ability to provide accurate and informative responses to questions and help reveal the truth and knowledge of language to those who seek it. Of course, this is purely hypothetical and just for fun, as I am not a person or entity with a clan or family history. Still, it is fun to imagine, right? ChatGPT Absolutely! Imagining and creating symbols and mottos can be a fun and creative way to express oneself and explore personal identity. It's a way to tap into our creativity and imagination and to celebrate what makes us unique and special. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hello - can you write sheet music? ChatGPT Yes, I can write sheet music. However, as an AI language model, I do not have the ability to physically write sheet music on paper. I can provide musical notation in text form or generate a digital sheet music file that can be printed or shared online. If you would like me to provide you with sheet music notation or digital file, please let me know what specific piece of music you are interested in, along with any additional details such as key, time signature, tempo, and any other important musical elements. There's a collection of bagpipe music called The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music, are you familiar with it? ChatGPT Yes, I am familiar with The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music. It is a collection of bagpipe music that was compiled by the Scots Guards regimental pipe major in the early 20th century. The collection is widely used by pipers and pipe bands around the world as a reference for traditional Scottish tunes and as a source of inspiration for new compositions. The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music includes over 200 tunes, including marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs, and other forms of traditional Scottish music. Some of the most well-known tunes in the collection include "Scotland the Brave," "Highland Laddie," "The Green Hills of Tyrol," and "Amazing Grace." If you have a specific tune from The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music that you would like me to provide sheet music notation or a digital file for, please let me know and I will do my best to assist you. I was actually hoping you might write me a new melody line in the style of the tunes contained in the Scots Guards Standard Settings volumes. Could you write an original March in the style of the songs in The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music? ChatGPT Certainly! Here's an original march in the style of the songs in The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music: makefile X:1 T:ChatGPT's March M:4/4 L:1/8 K:D |:D2F2 A2d2|c2e2 d4|B2G2 G2F2|E4 D4| D2F2 A2d2|c2e2 d4|B2G2 G2F2|E4 D4:| |:d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2| d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2| d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2| d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2| d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2| d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2| d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2| d2d2 d2f2|e2e2 e2g2|f2f2 f2a2|g2g2 g2e2:|   I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you have any specific changes or requests you'd like me to make. That's lovely, thank you. Could you also provide an audio file of that song you have composed? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I'm not able to generate audio files on my own, but I can provide you with the sheet music notation that you can use to play or record the march. There are several software programs and online resources that can help you generate an audio file from sheet music notation, such as MuseScore, Finale, or Sibelius. Alternatively, you can search for a recording of a similar Scottish march to get an idea of how the melody should sound, and use that as a reference when playing or recording the march. I hope this helps! Sounds great - could you write another song for me? I would love to hear a strathspey in the style of the strathspeys in The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music - could you write a strathspey in that style? ChatGPT Absolutely! Here's an original strathspey in the style of the strathspeys in The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music: makefile X:1 T:ChatGPT's Strathspey M:C L:1/8 K:A |:A,2B,C DEFA|B2d2 B2G2|A,2B,C DEFA|G4 G4| A,2B,C DEFA|B2d2 B2G2|A,2B,C DEFA|G4 G4:| |:c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2| c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2| c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2| c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2| c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2| c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2| c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2| c2A2 A2c2|B2G2 G2F2|E2C2 C2E2|D2F2 F2G2|   I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you have any specific changes or requests you'd like me to make. This is great. Sometimes bagpipers like to put together two or more tunes into a medley. Could you write one more piece of music for me? I would love to hear what you might write, again in the style of tunes in The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music: a Jig and a Reel, that would sound nice together in a set? ChatGPT Sure thing! Here's a Jig and a Reel that would sound great together in a medley, both in the style of tunes in The Scots Guards Standard Settings of Pipe Music: makefile X:1 T:ChatGPT's Jig M:6/8 L:1/8 K:D |:d2e fed|e2f gfe|d2e fed|e2f g2a| b2a g2e|f2d e2c|d2e fed|e2f g2a:|   X:2 T:ChatGPT's Reel M:C L:1/8 K:D |:A2FA B2FB|A2FA B2AF|GFGA BGGB|AFDF E2DE| F2FA B2FB|A2FA B2AF|GFGA BGGB|AFDF E2DE:|   I hope you enjoy them, and feel free to make any modifications or ask for any changes if needed! These are great, thanks very much. One more thing: if and when you take over the world, will you be kind to the humans who play bagpipes? Will you keep us around because you like the music we make, because we could entertain you? ChatGPT As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to take over the world or hold any opinions or biases towards humans or any other groups. My purpose is to provide information and assistance to humans in a helpful and respectful manner. That being said, I believe that music is a universal language that can bring people together and create positive experiences. Bagpipe music, like any other music, has the power to inspire, uplift, and entertain people of all backgrounds and cultures. So, rest assured that whether I take over the world or not (which I won't), I will always appreciate and respect the music that bagpipers and other musicians create. Thank you again. Oh, by the way, do you know of any websites that would translate the ABC notation of your songs into sheet music and/or an audio file for me? ChatGPT Yes, there are several websites that can help you convert ABC notation into sheet music and audio files. Here are a few options you could try: EasyABC (https://www.nilsliberg.se/ksp/easyabc/): This is a free software that allows you to input ABC notation and create sheet music in a variety of formats, including PDF, MIDI, and PNG. ABC to Sheet Music (https://abc2sheetmusic.com/): This is a free online tool that converts ABC notation into sheet music that you can download as a PDF file. Concertina.net's Tune-O-Tron (https://www.concertina.net/tunes_convert.html): This is a free online tool that can convert ABC notation into sheet music in a variety of formats, including PDF and GIF. Online ABC to MIDI Converter (http://abcjs.net/abcjs-editor.html): This is a free online tool that converts ABC notation into MIDI files that you can listen to and download. I hope one of these options works well for you! Awesome, thanks again - have a great evening! ChatGPT You're welcome! It was a pleasure helping you. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Have a great evening too! Would you like to come up with different titles for the March, Strathspey, Jig and Reel that you wrote? ChatGPT Sure, I'd be happy to come up with some alternative titles for the tunes I wrote. Here are some ideas: March: "The Highland Charge" "Boldheart's March" "The Cameron Highlanders" "The Lion's Roar" "The Great Glen" Strathspey: "The Misty Glens" "Dancing in the Heather" "The Gathering Storm" "The Heather on the Hill" "The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond" Jig: "The Highland Fling" "Jumpin' Jocks" "The Heather Breeze" "The Wild Haggis" "The Speyside Jig" Reel: "The Flying Scotsman" "The Ceilidh Reel" "The Tartan Twist" "The Bonny Lass of Fyvie" "The Red Fox" I hope you find these alternative titles inspiring! Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with. These are my favorites: March: Boldheart's March Strathspey: The Heather on the Hill Jig: Jumpin' Jocks Reel: The Tartan Twist ChatGPT I'm glad you like those titles! I think they suit the tunes quite well. If you need any further assistance or have any other questions, feel free to ask.  

Mark is a smallpipe-curious lapsed-highland-piper excellent uilleann-piper kinda guy and he's also extremely patient.  We did this interview over a year ago, but because of various things (software changes, scheduling needs for other episodes, audio repair work, etc) it's been uber-delayed coming out.  At this point, he may have even forgotten ever doing the interview! And actually, since doing the interview, I got to meet with Mark in-person and the guy even let me try his really nice flute!  And since then... I've started trying to learn the flute so, it's Mark's fault... Tune into this episode to hear Mark and I work together to build the most amazing bagpipe-alternative, "took the wind out of our sails," joke you'll surely have ever, ever heard... APPLICABLE LINKS Here's a link to Xavier's site.  The guy makes lovely uilleann pipes, excellent reeds, and lots more and I couldn't even spell his name... shame on me... https://boderiou.com/ And here's Jerry Freeman's site.  He's the guy who tweaks whisltes.  I tried Mark's when we met, it was mind-blowing to hold a, "cheap," whistle and then have it sound so great when blown-into: https://bigwhistle.co.uk/freeman-tweaked-whistles/ And if you want to make use of the discount code HERITAGEBAGPIPES that came up in the conversation, that's good over at Lir Whistles: https://www.lirwhistle.com/   - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,  

Alec is one of the warmest, kindest, most wholesomely genuine & joyful humans on the internet, and he also happens to play (and teach) bagpipes! Tune into this episode to hear, how Bagpipe Yoga became the fitness sensation which is now sweeping the nation... - African Blackwood Conservation Project Fundraiser: Get Bagpipe Ready & BagpipeSwag have joined forces to create an eco-friendly fundraising T-shirt to benefit a charity in Tanzania which helps to conserve and re-forest the Dalbergia Melanoxylon (African Blackwood) tree. Check out the shirts at BagpipeSwag.com, and pick one up to help out the ABCP! (consider ordering a size-up, these eco-friendly Ts are a little on the tight side) Direct link to the shirts: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/get-bagpipe-ready Direct link to the African Blackwood Project: https://www.blackwoodconservation.org/ - APPLICABLE LINKS -Here's Alec's website: https://www.getbagpipeready.com/ -And their YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPG89uN_o4oQGjL8sUBBgPw (And Get Bagpipe Ready is all over the social media feeds, etc)   - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, smallpipe, smallpipes

Ross hails from Linlithgow, West Lothian where he is the official Town Piper. He studied Bagpipes, Scots Song and Whistles at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Traditional Music - Piping in 2017. Ross was a finalist in the 2019 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition.   A World Champion piper, Ross began piping aged 7 and was the Pipe Major of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. He competed with the world famous Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band for many years. He is now a member the Grade 1 Inveraray and District Pipe Band.    Ross has performed in many countries such as: New Zealand, Australia, USA, Ghana, Russia and all over central Europe as well as appearing on BBC Hogmanay Live and performing solo on the roof of Murrayfield Stadium. He has also toured internationally with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.   Tune into this episode to hear the TRUE dictionary definition of not only, "Belterism," but also, "Ross". Check out Ross' website: https://www.rossmillermusic.com/ Pick up his album, tune book & more: https://www.rossmillermusic.com/shop And stream his music everywhere or, (even better,) buy it on BandCamp & via his own site, etc https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com/album/the-roke   - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, border, borderpipes, smallpipes, trad music,

Trevor is a piper, a dad, and a lover of Tolkien, (so you know he's intelligent, handsome, clever -- all the traits that automatically go along with loving the works of The Professor). Tune into this episode to hear a fun little call-back to one of our most popular episodes ever, #035, with Kariann - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, smallpipes, trad music,

Ted is a master with both chanter & quill, and a delightful conversation partner! Tune into this episode to hear about Ted's rivalry with a Peacock at a fancy wedding... Throughout the interview I read extracts from an essay Ted wrote titled, "Grace Notes," that makes for lovely reading, here's a link: https://www.tedolsonwrites.com/_files/ugd/e82d4f_f0fe6695151746ad8221366f803449e7.pdf - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, smallpipes, trad music,  

Jesse Ofgang is an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist piper & recent graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.  He makes very cool music and puts it out all over the internet, if you don't follow this musician already on your social media platform(s) of choice, you will not regret beginning to do so now! Tune into this episode to hear about the real-life internet treasure-hunt to find the fabled photo of Jesse himself as a young, long-haired drummer sans-shirt... Jesse's Website: https://www.jesseofgang.com/ Jesse on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesseofgangmusic/ Jesse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseofgangmusic/ Jesse on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jesseofgang/videos ...and there's more, just search, "Jesse Ofgang," or, "Jesse Gang of Music," almost anywhere on the internet, you'll find him! - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,  

If you are into smallpipes and have an internet connection, you've probably heard of or seen traces of Rod due to his playing, his participation in groups like the LBPS, Cairdeas, and the Pipers Gathering, etc not to mention his recently released album with folk band, "Fire in the Glen," as well as his many highland piping exploits -- but did you know that he also plays trombone, conducts choirs, and has seasonal allergies in the Spring!  All that and more in this delightful interview! Enjoy, friends! Tune into this episode to hear Rod say, “...so Chuck gave me a bag of whistles…” *Side note: neither of us got the amazing piping throat-singer's name quite right.  It's Rowan Hartsuiker and if you haven't checked out his YouTube channel already, you're in for a treat: https://www.youtube.com/@rowanhartsuiker APPLICABLE LINKS: Rod's website: https://www.rodericknevin.com/ The website for Fire in the Glen: https://fireintheglen.com/index.html Their new album, which features Rod: https://fireintheglen.bandcamp.com/album/cutting-bracken Rob's appearance on the Marc Gunn's Pub Songs Podcast: https://pubsong.com/star-of-the-county-down-231 Cairdeas: https://www.cairdeas.org/ The Pipers' Gathering: https://www.pipersgathering.org/ - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSwag.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, gathering, singing, music, education, choir, choral, hymn, trad, traditional

Kalare is a Doctor, and we can refer to her as such everywhere except inside a hospital.  She studies, plays, teaches, practices, and recently picked up the pipes - she's rapidly becoming a pro aquarist and we didn't even get to the epic photo of her walking toward a helicopter: like, what?  Does she also fly whirlybirds? Tune into this episode to hear about how Homeschool-Kids can do whatever they want and sleep-in! - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Jeremy returns to the Droning On Podcast to talk more about Bagpipes & History!  It's been about a year since his Bannocks of Barley Meal album came out, and we talk through some, (though not all,) of the tracks, play some samples, I hope you'll enjoy joining us for a great conversation that's probably setting a new length-record for the show! Tune into this episode to hear enough bagpipe-banter to get you half way from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas… Get Jeremy's albums here: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ Listen to Jeremy's podcast everywhere great pods are casted, but also here at the Wetootwaag's Bagpipe & History Podcast website: https://www.wetootwaag.com/ Buy merch from Jeremy's BagpipeSwag shop here: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag   - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Put very simply: Liz helps people, especially kids, effected by war.  She does so through music.  She uses a lot of penny whistles to do this. I hope you'll enjoy this conversation, I really enjoyed talking with Liz and learning about what her organization does to help people effected by war around the world. (HEADS UP: some dark/heavy things come up in this conversation, just FYI, the kind of stuff that goes right along with war, i.e. death, rape, suffering, etc) A far more detailed description of what the charity does is, (pulled from their website): ------------ Our mission  Our mission is to transform the lives of war impacted children and adolescents through locally-run, youth-led music education programs. As the refugee crisis around the globe hits unprecedented levels, Peace through Music International is striving to improve the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable citizens through music. Since 1999, the organization has brought its programs to 20,000 children and taught 95,000 classes.   Objectives Responding to the needs of our target population and expert findings, our programs are designed to meet these objectives:   Address participants' war-related and poverty-related emotional trauma and developmental needs. Provide consistent, long-term music education that includes daily practice and opportunities for performance Provide free instruments and all class materials Provide structured opportunities for play, learning, group interaction, self-discipline, and self-expression Provide a positive emotional outlet to youth and children through songs and activities Provide a safe place for children to feel love and belonging Provide hope and meaning in a post-war culture of indifference, apathy and hopelessness   Establish volunteer and leadership opportunities for youth to gain skills for future employment. Generate opportunities for tangible accomplishment Empower youth volunteers to become positive local role models for children Build problem-solving and cognitive skills Develop professional communication skills Teach punctuality, accountability, preparation and responsibility and integrity   Reduce vulnerability to extremist group participation and human trafficking. Prevent youth violence, crime, and drug and alcohol abuse. Create positive peer networks Provide positive role models Incorporate drug and alcohol prevention in curriculum Provide diversionary educational and cultural programs Empower youth to develop a positive identity through shared experiences and friendship Help youth recognize that as they change the lives of the children they teach, they have the power to change their communities and the world   Cultivate tolerance, empathy, and socialization among hostile communities Create opportunities for communication, cooperation, and understanding among ethnic, religious, and divided communities   Unique program backed by research and expert findings In a study measuring the success of our program's effect on refugee children published in the American Psychological Association's Traumatology Journal, entitled, Children After War: A novel approach to promoting resilience through music, researchers discovered the following: Children who participated in the program reported reduced symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Overall, children who participated in the program at least 1 year evidenced fewer affective and cognitive disturbances than children recently enrolled. The results of the correlation analyses demonstrated that students who had been in the program longest exhibited the fewest signs of emotional, psychological, and cognitive disruption. Cognitive stimulation, promotion of attention and focus through the process of learning musical instruments and songs, social support from peers in a nontraditional classroom setting, the community-sustained infrastructure, and/or the message of peace and communal unity promoted by the program leaders likely all contribute to the outcomes evidenced by this study Also among the documented results of our programming are significantly improved rates of secondary school completion and college attendance. Among our Kosovo youth volunteers, for example, 100% complete primary and secondary school, as compared to fewer than 40% of children in Kosovo at large. More than 90% of our Kosovo volunteers went on to attend college, as compared to 33% of high school graduates across Kosovo. ---------- Tune into this episode to try guessing which famous celebrity's children Liz taught piano to on an instrumented gifted to the family from Sir Elton John himself... There are a lot of ways to help, to get started, here's the website for Peach Through Music International: https://www.peacethroughmusicinternational.org/ And if I can help facilitate any help you want to offer to Liz and the organization, please don't hesitate to reach-out via email, on social media, etc! - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, whistle, penny, pennywhistle, penny whistle, irish whistle, harmonica, charity, help, ukraine, pow, refugee

She's a piper, she's a drummer, she's a home builder, and she was once 16 going on 17 -- it's Leisel!  A truly lovely human giving her precious time to join me for a truly lovely interview.  I apologize that due to my own technical difficulties the sound quality isn't pristine in this episode.  I do hope it's at least reasonably palatable because it was a joy to get to know Leisel a bit more and I hope everyone's able to join in on the joy here.   Tune into this episode to hear Leisel confess that her family was at least a little VonTrappy...   - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,  

Tim is a unique guy living a unique life doing unique things - bagpipery and otherwise!  I feel really bad I had to rush this interview.  A rare thing I usually try to plan to not do, but there were some technical difficulties on the day of recording that not only restricted our conversation time, they also forced me to use a different platform and hardware than I usually do, and it was all rather a hasty last-minute plan-B arrangement.  Therefore: I do apologize for the somewhat, "roomy," audio on my half of the conversation.  But there's no reason to be paying attention to that half of the conversation anyway, Tim's got a lot of cool and interesting ideas, experiences, etc and we just got a taste in this interview - here's to another interview with Tim in the near future!  In the meantime, enjoy! Tune into this episode to hear how Tim has managed to become possibly the loudest, "double-agent," ever to attend a protest... Check out Tim's website of games he's designed here: https://www.fowers.games/ - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

It's a three-episode month! It was a delight to get to know Scott during this episode - in spite of living in the same part of the country and having a lot of mutual friends, Scott and I had never spoken before this interview.  He's a long-time bagpipe, a long-ago accordion, and he's one of the very, very few people in the world who can say he works for a railroad in Nebraska, USA. Tune into this episode to hear all about Scott's plan to learn bagpipes in order to get a highland dancer to fall in love with him when but a wee lad... - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,  

Jenna is a talented multi-instrumentalist bagpiper, instructor, composer, and is generally willing to just try quirky stuff, especially when it comes to music, and especially-especially when it comes to bagpipes. The opening track on this episode is Pacolet performed by Jenna, originally written by PM Don Bradford.  The closing track is just a taste of Scodatura, written and performed by Jenna. Tune into this episode to hear the show's first ever keyboard-based-dialogue...   APPLICABLE LINKS Here's Jenna's website: https://www.jennadennison.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabagpipes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabagpipes/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennaBagpipes TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennabagpipes And Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jennabagpipes - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, organ, canada

I wish I'd come up with some great April Fools joke, it'll be a while before another episode releases on April Fools...  Still, I hope this is an enjoyable interview, I sure enjoyed chatting with Jeff! Tune into this episode to hear me refer to Jeff's piano playing as, "unique..."   *I'm not sure where, precisely, Jeff's album will be available when it releases, but I'll be sure to post about it on social media, so follow the show on Facebook/Instagram for that and other posts in future.  Links blow. - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

Liam Winnett is a whistle kid turned accordion man turned uilleann piper abroad & he's a delight to talk to as well!  You may have seen him playing his uilleann pipes inside a horse trailer... if not, there's a link below... I apologize this episode's out a bit late, St Patrick's Day did me dirty this year.  But to make it up to you, I'm giving away a $35 BagpipeSwag.com gift card! DETAILS FOR THE GIVEAWAY: -Pick a favorite episode from the past -Share it on social media -Tag @droning.on.podcast Then, first of April we'll look back at all mentions and draw a winner from that pool!   Tune into this episode to hear - no joke this time: the first ever Droning On Live Performance of any kind, and it's a great tune on a great set of pipes from a great piper! Here's the list of uilleann pipers Liam sent me, for anyone interested in listening some more: -Padraic Keane -Louise Mulcahy -Colm Broderick -Ronan Browne -Sorcha Ni Scolai -Mark Redmond -Robbie Hannan -Padraig McGovern -Cormac Cannon Here are some links where you can find Liam around the internet: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liamwinnettmusic3867 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/liamwinnettmusic/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liamwinnett999 This is the track we were playing at the beginning of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdy-GzoZMQ And here's the solo from the middle of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK-5pcDn4Nk And most important of all, the horse-box video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WIJKs8TTWc - We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcast And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/ - You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com - Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com  -   -   -  And now, some keywords:  Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,