The Bad Piper

[crash]

I have a crush on Saskia Konz!

Me too.

[Destin_scot]

Me too.

Me 3

[sailortats]

Here is another pic of him where he appears to be playing a little more traditionally

[PEEDYC]

He goes under the name of Cam McKaze and is from Perth in Oz. He has been playing in one band or another or by himself for over 15 years.

[Mike_Oettle]

Not really my style of music, but his pipes (as an instrument) tip the scale in getting my attention, and the fire-breathing modification is quite sensational.
Regards,
Mike

[piperchris]

I actually find this offensive. Yeah, I suppose this guy wants to make bagpipes cool, hip and hot by shoe-horning them into heavy metal music, but as a piper and a traditionalist I find it rediculous, stupid and sad. The tatoos, mohawks and metal studs are supposed to badass but I think they're an affront to the dignity of the highland pipes. This kind of cheapens them and the world of piping actually. He is well named: the "bad" piper!

[Rathmir]

Very entertaining. He reminded me of a group called Tartanic that I saw at a RenFaire.

[TheOfficialBren]

I have edited my previous post as it was a bit too harsh. After watching it again I decided to tone down my critique and get off my musical pedistal.

In my opinion AC/DC was a poor choice of song (why didn't he write his OWN song?!). I really wasn't sold on the whole performance. It just felt like a quick substitution of pipes over vocals and some of the lead guitar.

The leather, studs, contact lenses, and mowhawk were a bit gimmicky. While I understand that it's a show it was a just an okay show. I can understand why some pipers might say he cheapens pipes by making them a flash-in-the-pan novelty.
As soon as he came onstage I thought, "does this bloke really expect to have a sustainable career as a rock n roll piper?"
As someone who works in entertainment in Los Angeles the answer is, "no." BUT the rock n roll pipes can be fun for a bit. I'd like to hear him do some original tunes that he has composed himself.
The fire was cool. His pipes are a high quality instrument. Decent tone. He plays pretty solidly.

I think that the judge in the video hit it on the head when he (paraphrasing here) said that he was waiting for it to get interesting and then the hot girl came into the spotlight and caught his attention. That comment *does* count for something.

I apologise if my comment is a bit harsh but I do this for a living and feel qualified to comment on the matter, just like the other professionals do on here when the proverbial ball is in their court. Just my tuppence.

To each their own.

[Downunder Kilt]

TheOfficialBren, I think you have gone a bit overboard on the insult department in relation to this performer. Okay you don't like his performance but to claim "He comes across as a bit of a tool and a bit of a wannabe." without even knowing the guy is a a bit rough. He does what he does and you do what you do. he has been doing it for 15 or so years, so there must be those out there that like it.
By all means have a differing opinion but must it get down to insults?

[TheOfficialBren]

You are correct. I truely apologise. I meant no offense and retract the comment. I was too harsh.