Bagpipes

[James MacMillan]

Well I'm off for four days in Ensenada Mexico, Kilted. It will be fun!

But - I thought I'd leave a question for the group.

If you wear the kilt, is it required to like bagpipes?

Or maybe - How many of us who wear the kilt, like bagpipes?

I have run across very few, that were kilted and didn't like the sound of pipes. What about you?

[mddock58]

I love the sound of well played pipes, Always have, always will.....

[thescot]

Yep. Love the pipes or leave the kilt at home. No options on this one.

Actually, if you don't love the pipes (and I can't imagine that), it may be a lack of exposure. Fact is, you don't really have to love 'em, you just ought to because it's good for you. Kind of like eating your greens.

[Raphael]

It is a personaly choice, no one can force you into it.

[McG]

It,s in the blood!!! I play pipes, never feels right playing them wi oot wearing the kilt. Hae a few drams maybe help!

[Mr. MacDougall]

There's a t-shirt I'm rather fond of... it has an illustration of a piper, and around him is written "Genetically pre-disposed to the sound of the pipes." I think there may be some truth in that, though it can be argued whether it's nature or nurture -- most of us with Scots heritage were raised hearing the pipes, at least occasionally. I, for instance, had an alblum by the "Pipes and Drums of Her Majesty's Black Watch" or something like that, as a kid, and listened to it near endlessly.

[Mike1]

Moved from General Kilt Talk to Off Topic.

[Edward Teach]

I LOVE the sound of the pipes. I take a particular pleasure in the knowledge that their sound curdles the blood of many.

[Monkey@Arms]

I really love solo bagpipes, and pipes accompanying other instruments or singers, but massed pipe bands . . . not so much.

Best regards,

Jake

[starbkjrus]

I LOVE the sound of the pipes. I take a particular pleasure in the knowledge that their sound curdles the blood of many.

Yep, I can go with this one too.