Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?

Subject: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 05:02 PM

It's a funny thing - I am 1/4 Russian, 1/4 Polish, 1/4 English and the other bit seems to be a mix of Irish, Welsh and, probably, Martian but of all the music I like I seem to have the closest affinity for all things Scottish.

My favourite concert of all time was Runrig in Manchester on Donny's farewell tour. I saw Bruce's hello tour not long after and that was great as well:-) The Battlefield Band hold a place in my heart forever with their Scottish Ceildh set at Fylde, including Bad Moon Rising on the pipes.

But something is puzzling me a little. There was a band who won some sort of TV talent contest a year or two back called the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Pipes and Drums with attitude is what you may describe them as. All indications are that I should hate them. TV reality winners, riding the back of two types of music I love (Scottish and heavy metal) and good looking young blokes to boot (The Bastards!). But I can't help myself. I love them. Their album is probably the most played in our house at the moment. Smoke on the Water on pipes still sets me grinning like a Cheshire cat. The Murryfield mix of Flower of Scotland is stunning. Some of the seguays (sp?) from rock to reel are amazing!

Here is the question. How do our Caledonian Cousins feel about them? Have you heard of them? Do you care?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 05:06 PM

Oh - BTW - Won't hold it against anyone who hates them. Just doubt that they are as sane as me...

:D

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Hamish
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 05:47 PM

Och aye! Hoots toots, mon - they're braw.

Hamish. Yes - that's my real name.

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 05:49 PM

Yikes - just caught this. Big hole in my education - Is braw good or bad?

:D

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Megan L
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 05:52 PM

As my Dundonian cousin who had only ever read No Mean City stood back in awe when he was first shown around Glasgow he shook his head in wonderment "Man its braw" Lovely :)

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Effsee
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 09:17 PM

RHCPs have been wowing them from Wick to Washington and further afield for the last year or so! Lang may their lungs last! Great musicians every one...just don't expect traditional!

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 03:59 AM

Great musicians, great presentation, exciting stuff.
Not my taste at all, but none the less they are unique, and well worth a listen, so you can make your own mind up.

G

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Megan L
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 04:07 AM

found this on Utube once you get there there are a few others. Chilli good show
Not to everyones taste but the know their instruments and are doing something fresh.

Subject: RE: Chilli Pipers - views from Scotland?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 02:46 PM

Thanks all - Nice to see someone else likes them.

Not that I would have liked them any less otherwise but it is good to know that, occasionaly, I do have a midicum of good taste:-)

Cheers

Dave