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Post by Brian Peacock » Fri May 15, 2020 8:25 pm

He's singing about how all the men in his village want their mares to be covered by his stallion.
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Post by Hermit » Sun May 17, 2020 1:16 pm

Beautiful scenery. The music not so much, but alphorns are traditional instruments of the denizens of the Alps, particularly the Swiss.



Maybe they should stick to making cuckoo clocks. At least they generally keep good time and don't hit bum notes.

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Post by Alan B » Sun May 17, 2020 2:34 pm

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Post by Alan B » Sun May 17, 2020 2:41 pm

Klezmer Music
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Post by Hermit » Mon May 18, 2020 5:50 am

Traditional instruments of the future

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Post by Brian Peacock » Mon May 18, 2020 6:47 am

Brought to you by Bangan Strumit...

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Post by rainbow » Mon May 18, 2020 7:53 am

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Post by Scot Dutchy » Mon May 18, 2020 8:45 am

The Piobaireachd:


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Post by Brian Peacock » Mon May 18, 2020 4:10 pm

That's beautiful - and one can rarely say that about the bagpipes! :tup:


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Post by Scot Dutchy » Mon May 18, 2020 7:16 pm

Yes it has a mystical quality never expected of the instrument. Scotland the Brave is a doddle in comparison but this takes great skill.
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Post by Alan B » Thu May 21, 2020 12:48 pm

And now for something completely different - the Didgeridoo.

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