Few musical instruments have the same intrinsic pull as
bagpipes. With notes ranging from deeply solemn to fun and festive, the spirit
and sound of Scotland is irrefutably captured in the dulcet tones of a Berkeley
or San Rafael-based bagpiper. California has unquestionably felt the Scottish
spirit with demonstrations in support of Scotland and the question of their
present and future sovereignty, with demonstrations in support of the country
felt in Berkeley, CA at the University of California this last weekend.
Demonstrators filled the campus showed their support of the nation amidst
conversations of identity, economic and political repercussions.
Whichever side your views may fall on, few things maintain
associations of the gorgeous green country comprised of nearly eight hundred
islands as the bagpipes. As the national instrument of Scotland and deeply
seeded in the country’s history, the experience of hearing a bagpipe musician
in San Rafael or Berkeley whether at a wedding, paying respect at a military
event or against a beautiful demonstration of folk dancing is unlike any other.
Even those without a drop of Scottish blood can connect to the natural pull of
the nation’s beautiful music and instrument, making a gathering featuring a Bay
Area bagpiper popular as well as memorable.
The prestige and beauty of this instrument is clearly felt
when in attendance at a Bay Area event featuring a skilled bagpiper. Few can
dispute the emotional pull of the opening notes of such time honored favorites
as “Amazing Grace” soaring over a crowd on this Scottish instrument, wringing
memories and emotions from attendees to create an event to remember. Whether
choosing music played in the Ceòl Mór or Ceòl Beag traditional styles, being
stately, complex and occasionally mournful tunes or more lively jigs and tunes
that immediately pull bystanders into the thrall of lively dance. The former
translates to “big music” while the latter means “little music,” proving that
bagpipes are capable of a complex range of emotion as reflected in the
beautiful songs played upon them.
No matter the mood or scope of a celebration in Berkeley or
San Rafael choosing a bagpiper as your entertainment is assured to create a
memorable event to inspire with this beautiful and traditional instrument.
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