A rousing and proud rendition of this well known spiritual hymn played on the…A rousing and proud rendition of this well known spiritual hymn played on the bagpipes, as is it so often performed at funerals and memorial services
A seductive couples dance with a lone piper playing simple, repeated melodies…A seductive couples dance with a lone piper playing simple, repeated melodies with additional harmonies joining as the dancers gather. Similar to a waltz but emphasizing the second beat.
Jaunty melodies with an unflagging Bodhran drum creates a lively yet intense …Jaunty melodies with an unflagging Bodhran drum creates a lively yet intense 'Scottische' folk dance with a hint of tension.
A spirited and stirring clarion call to set the scene and prepare for action.…A spirited and stirring clarion call to set the scene and prepare for action. The proud lone piper plays with unwavering resolve.
Charming, sentimental folk tune draws on wistful and reflective memories. An…Charming, sentimental folk tune draws on wistful and reflective memories. An evening spent mingling with friends and family around the fire.
A traditional, upbeat 6/8 jig with piper and drums. Perfect for the convivial…A traditional, upbeat 6/8 jig with piper and drums. Perfect for the convivial occasion and the 'chapeloise' - circular group dance.
The single piper plays the heartening and popular seasonal classic folk song…The single piper plays the heartening and popular seasonal classic folk song bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. The time-honoured sound of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay.
A proud and optimistic traditional 'Scottische' partnered country dance. The…A proud and optimistic traditional 'Scottische' partnered country dance. The solo piper plays as friends dance and make merry.
A steady couples dance of historical tradition based on a popular Swedish…A steady couples dance of historical tradition based on a popular Swedish polska 'The Shoemaker' and played here as a mazurka.
The single piper plays an emotive mazurka motivated by views across remote and…The single piper plays an emotive mazurka motivated by views across remote and open highlands to stir emotions and rouse the clan. Harmony introduced at 1m 25s.
Lone piper plays a sprightly rendition inspired by traditional European folk…Lone piper plays a sprightly rendition inspired by traditional European folk line dances. 'Fest Noz' meaning 'night party' or similar evokes a sense of a joyous get-together
Delicate folk song builds with reflective twists and turns. Accordion, pipes…Delicate folk song builds with reflective twists and turns. Accordion, pipes and guitar provide traditional accompaniment and add a sentimental optimism.
A 2-time bouree performed by a lone piper depicting scenes of revelry and…A 2-time bouree performed by a lone piper depicting scenes of revelry and jollity as men and women relax and dance together.
A 3-time bouree with driving bodhrans gives a sense of pride and dignity as the…A 3-time bouree with driving bodhrans gives a sense of pride and dignity as the light cascades across the glens of the highlands.
Slow, somber lament. A heartfelt, passionate expression of grief, sorrow and…Slow, somber lament. A heartfelt, passionate expression of grief, sorrow and remembrance played by a lone piper.
Two pipers play a lively 3-time bouree. Traditionally a couples dance but here…Two pipers play a lively 3-time bouree. Traditionally a couples dance but here with sober overtones and a serious intensity.
Bright and upbeat traditional folk waltz with drums helping to emphasise the…Bright and upbeat traditional folk waltz with drums helping to emphasise the all important leading first beat of the bar in this dance. A few friends playing around the open pub fire.
Alone on a craggy outcrop a piper plays an emotive revolving melody to the…Alone on a craggy outcrop a piper plays an emotive revolving melody to the moors and the wind. A plaintive call to rouse the clans and fire up the senses.
The proud lone piper plays with unwavering resolve to gird the loins and…The proud lone piper plays with unwavering resolve to gird the loins and galvanize the advancing armed troops and men.
Traditional European polka with a single piper accompanied by a simple drum…Traditional European polka with a single piper accompanied by a simple drum beat to emphasise the downbeat. Played in a major scale
Traditional European polka with a single piper accompanied by insistent drums…Traditional European polka with a single piper accompanied by insistent drums and bass as the intensity builds. Played in a minor scale
A traditional 6/8 jig performed by a lone piper depicting the stories and…A traditional 6/8 jig performed by a lone piper depicting the stories and antics of the legendary medieval folklore character 'Reynard The Fox'.