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4th January 19, 06:01 AM
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Very interesting sound they've produced there! I'm not generally a fan of so-called "mashups" of different ethnic traditions, but this one works particularly well.
I believe the bowed instrument he's playing is a Morin khuur, otherwise known as a horsehead fiddle. It's a traditional Mongolian instrument that pairs well with the bagpipes, in terms of the way it's played with a drone to accompany the melody. (Side note: this is one of the reasons I was drawn to playing traditional fiddle music to begin with. I love the sound of double-stops and drone strings.)
I'm not very knowledgeable on bagpipes, though. I see several types being played. These are obviously not Great Highland Bagpipes. What are they? I'm especially curious about the one where the drone pipes were swinging underneath the bag.
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