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    Posted: December 28 2012 at 08:26

This may be the shortest thread ever, but does anyone know of any Prog that features the Bagpipe? 

Or any that uses it in some songs?  It seems like something Mike Oldfield and Iona have done on occassion, but I can't recall.
 
It seems like it would be a cool sound if done properly in a prog format.  I am not sure where or why this popped in my brain...Wacko


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Oldfield uses them on Ommadawn.
Phil Manzenera's Diamondhead has them featured somewhere.
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Alan Stivell.
He is known for his harp playing more than anything else, but you will hear a wide variety of exotic instruments being played on his albums. Including bag pipes.
I reviewed one of his early efforts that has a track which incorporates bag pipes in the most ingenious way.
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I think Horslips used Bagpipes.
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^They did, on their debut at least.

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Thanks guys, I will need to give these a listen.  Keep'em coming!
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Seven Reizh.
 
And not prog but rather celtic folk black metal, Aes Dana and Heol Telwenn use bombard, another instrument typical of Brittany.
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The pipes can be heard roughly half-way through the song. I've always loved this song.


Edited by The Dark Elf - December 28 2012 at 12:42
...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology...
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Originally posted by lucas lucas wrote:

Seven Reizh.
Oh yes I forgot about them, although their bagpipes do sound a little sampled at times but what the hell.
Check out the gorgeous sound 1 minute in.
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A pre-progressive tune, circa 1968, uses bagpipes to great effect. Many of the elements in this Animals' tune can be considered at least prog-related:
...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
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The Prog Folk bands Faun and Adaro (both German) use bagpipes.  Adaro also prominently features a lead singer who plays hurdy gurdy.
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Originally posted by Guldbamsen Guldbamsen wrote:

Alan Stivell.
He is known for his harp playing more than anything else, but you will hear a wide variety of exotic instruments being played on his albums. Including bag pipes.
I reviewed one of his early efforts that has a track which incorporates bag pipes in the most ingenious way.
 
That was an excellent review and I believe I found the track you were referring to...Kimiad.  I found it in the Y tube and played it over a few times as it struck me in one of those "chill bumps and hair standing on end" moments.  What a gorgeous song.  I was not familiar with Alan Stivell before today, thanks!
 
 
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So much new music to try from the responses here, thanks!

The ones I have managed to listen to so far:
Dark Elf - I have that JT album and totally forgot that one, plus I would have never thought of that Animals song either.
lucas/Sagi - That Seven Reizh song did have a beutiful mix of the pipes, however the rest of song intrigued me as I had not heard of them before, looks like I will have to investigate them further.
Dwill - Rufus Harley with Coltrane on bagpipes was insane!Approve
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Marillion - Brave
 
Steve Hackett - Set Your compass (ends with bagpipe) (but I thought it is the only weak thing in the song...Smile )
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Points: 6253 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 28 2012 at 21:58
Originally posted by AEProgman AEProgman wrote:

This may be the shortest thread ever, but does anyone know of any Prog that features the Bagpipe? 

Or any that uses it in some songs?  It seems like something Mike Oldfield and Iona have done on occassion, but I can't recall.
 
It seems like it would be a cool sound if done properly in a prog format.  I am not sure where or why this popped in my brain...Wacko
 
AEP, you mentioned bagpipes so pls do listen to this, I think you'll like them, I think they are brilliant really StarRed Hot Chilli Pipers Smoke On The Water and Thunderstruck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YdkolAEHj4 Big smile
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Points: 19535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 28 2012 at 22:06
Nobody mentions Biko and Come Talk to me by Peter Gabriel?

Iván




Edited by Ivan_Melgar_M - December 28 2012 at 22:07
            
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Iona uses bagpipes frequently, but they're not the well known Scottish variety; they're the lesser known Irish pipes that maintain airflow with bellows that the player pumps, rather than being blown into by the musician.
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Points: 6253 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 28 2012 at 22:14
Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:

Nobody mentions Biko and Come Talk to me by Peter Gabriel?

Iván


 
Oh wow Ivan, I almost forgot it had bagpipes the Gabriel one, I have the Secret World Live Dvd awwww Come Talk to me this track is most beautiful!!!! Cry stunning really Heart! Thank you for reminding me I must listen to this now!!! Somehow it feels like like Paul Simon and Johnny Clegg yet a tad proggier Wink
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