Doghead's Cosmic Bar

aah, those uillean pipes are gorgeous, but tricky to play and very temperamental reeds. I've had a go on a friend's set, but I have to conclude that I'm not a bellows sort of person - altogether too much flapping (Ch-ch-chicken tonight! )

I actually think loud Scottish highland pipes are one of my favorite musical instuments..NO JOKE..I love the sound!

See (hear!) how the welsh pipes compare, if you'd like - I've added a few recordings to Brother Jerome.
The keyphrase (predictably) is "play * bagpipes" I couldn't figure out how to rig up a playlist, so he only serves them up one at a time ATM.

Don't knock the Highland bagpipes! As a Highlander myself, I find the sound of well-played pipes very stirring!

I like them myself - indeed, I started on them before I discovered the welsh pipes, but I find these days I just like Welsh and Eastern European pipes more. I always find the Highland gracing a bit over-formal and twiddly - I'd rather play Woody Guthrie than Piobrochead.
And I live in a semi-detached house with short-tempered neighbours

Highland Bagpipes rule and so does that song you wrote alec. BRAVO indeed.

I wonder if there are many other sites with such vocal piping enthusiasts? It's good to see. Here's a round for the lot of you. *Hands out imaginary beer*

psimagus, I like the Welsh pipes!! Very Mello. Oh, and thanks for the beer. Bev.

Dough'd!? Make mine a Guiness!
Thanks Bev!

Great bit you wrote there Alc! For a parody of a pre-existing song it didnt feel forced at all (which is usually my complaint about parody)! Bravo!

Looks at the beer... im 19..... ... oh well this is a cosmic bar age limit doesnt count right?

You're fine in Canada..18 is the limit here..so just go to the north side of the bar.

Age limit? That'd be 9, I guess...

*settles down with a pint of hobgoblin* Cheers Bev!

Also, 'you must be as tall as this sign' to go on the rides...