Raw Scotland

[kendo1]

Thought I'd share this to give you an idea of what it is like in Edinburgh during the Festival.
First one was six years ago. This is just off the Royal Mile, down one of the 'closes' - Lady Stairs Close, I think.

Next one is Saor Patrol playing at Hunter Square further down the Royal Mile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb9NJTz3SUA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG1zGdNttIA&feature=related

Ken

 

[cloudy]

I REALLY want to go to Scotland one day.

*sigh*

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

Kendo! Nice to see you. Where did you run off to?

 

[kendo1]

Hi!
I've been busy, and on holiday.

Thought I'd drop by...

 

[rgraham666]

God. I love the pipes!

 

[rgraham666]

These guys are very cool.

Top Secret Drum Corps.

 

[kendo1]

Thanks for the link,Rob.

 

[Corylea]

I REALLY want to go to Scotland one day.

*sigh*

Me, too. Scottish accents are so cool; I just want to wander around the streets and listen to the people talk.

 

[TheeGoatPig]

These guys are very cool.

Top Secret Drum Corps.

Fucking fuckity fucking fuck fucking FUCK!!! that was one of the most impressive displays of drum line I have ever seen. The rolling notes from one base drum to another, the playing off of each others drums, and stick-dueling while playing drums. Wow! I uh... I think I just messed myself

 

[cloudy]

This is who I marched with one summer (Drum Corps International - very big deal. You have to try out, etc.)

 

[rgraham666]

This is who I marched with one summer (Drum Corps International - very big deal. You have to try out, etc.)

Ooo. Very cool.

 

[impressive]

These guys are very cool.

Top Secret Drum Corps.

That was fucking awesome!

And I love it when they bang on their neighbor's drum... but I'm bent that way.

 

[cloudy]

It's fascinating to me that although the rhythms may be different, or the methods, drums are central to all old cultures.

 

[Elianna]

It's fascinating to me that although the rhythms may be different, or the methods, drums are central to all old cultures.

I LOVE any and all drums. There is something primally powerful to their rhythmic pounding... though... sucky high school drum lines try my patience.

 

[cloudy]

I LOVE any and all drums. There is something primally powerful to their rhythmic pounding... though... sucky high school drum lines try my patience.

true. I was lucky, I suppose, since I didn't start marching until college, and always marched in very good corps (Phantom Regiment among them).

 

[Elianna]

true. I was lucky, I suppose, since I didn't start marching until college, and always marched in very good corps (Phantom Regiment among them).

NICE!

The high school band I am acquainted with rather frequently now just plain sucks. I never played drums. I have a degree in vocal and piano performance, but... even I can tell when they suck. It's a little sad to me because music stirs my emotions like nothing else. I can get shivers or cry from just a split moment in music. When I hear GOOD drums I get it all... shivers, the need to move my body, an ethereal feeling like I'm almost flying (and no I wasn't smoking anything ); that's what good powerful rhythm does for me.

 

[TheeGoatPig]

I never did marching drums, but I have always enjoyed playing a rock/metal drum kit. I just wish I owned a set right now. I haven't played in so long...

 

[cloudy]

NICE!

The high school band I am acquainted with rather frequently now just plain sucks. I never played drums. I have a degree in vocal and piano performance, but... even I can tell when they suck. It's a little sad to me because music stirs my emotions like nothing else. I can get shivers or cry from just a split moment in music. When I hear GOOD drums I get it all... shivers, the need to move my body, an ethereal feeling like I'm almost flying (and no I wasn't smoking anything ); that's what good powerful rhythm does for me.

At powwows I almost always cry at the Grand Entry. It never fails to hit me hard, but I suppose that has something to do with pride, as well.

 

[wafflemtl]

Ever seen this theater troup ? In live it's really great !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu15Ou-jKM0#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik8jICj8juc&feature=related#

Particularly like the kitchen part, remind me of my youth

 

[rgraham666]

Ever seen this theater troup ? In live it's really great !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu15Ou-jKM0#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik8jICj8juc&feature=related#

Particularly like the kitchen part, remind me of my youth

Very cool!

 

[Tricialen]

I lived in Scotland for three years, Inverbervie. It's between Aberdeen and Dundee. We saw the Royal Tattoo it was unbelivable.

 

[redpaint]

One of these days I am going to make it to Scotland. it is on my list of place to see.

Love all the drum links everyone.

 

[Guest]

This is who I marched with one summer (Drum Corps International - very big deal. You have to try out, etc.)

You marched Phantom?

Jesus. I probably saw you perform.

I love DCI. Never miss the finals.

Even travel at times to catch them.

 

[Belegon]

Try these guys...

http://www.wickedtinkers.com/

wild, enthusiastic drums and pipes.

 

[matriarch]

The wife and I have promised ourselves we'll be going to Edinburgh next summer. I have always had a burning desire to see the Tattoo for real, rather than on TV. If only to avoid the annoying voice over guy !!

Problem is, accommodation in Edinburgh during the 3 weeks of the festival........expensive, and almost impossible to get. Guess we should start looking now for next August.