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Topic History of: There is absolutely nothing to be said in favour of bagpipes
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honey!oh sugar sugar.	STRATEGY wrote: I don't think bagpipes reproduce well on TV or radio, or when recorded and played on an audio system. However whether in the open air or in a concert hall, I find being in the physical presence of bagpipes extremely stirring and enjoyable, and I'm not from Scotland! I think you are right. you really have to be there for bagpipes.(though not too near) Its the same with fireworks. There is no point in them being televised at all.
STRATEGY	I don't think bagpipes reproduce well on TV or radio, or when recorded and played on an audio system. However whether in the open air or in a concert hall, I find being in the physical presence of bagpipes extremely stirring and enjoyable, and I'm not from Scotland!
JK2006	Well done Paul - you just DID have something to say in favour. For me they sound like strangled cats. But horses for courses!
PaulB	I love the sound of bagpipes.
JK2006	As they squeal and whine at the Somme memorial it makes you think they provide a good reason to kill oneself - or the piper.