The Scottish bagpipes are a very special instrument. Their sound carries a lot of history.
It may sound like a cliche but, actually, especially as a foreigner, I was
raised on Braveheart! So this sound is magical to me! when I saw the backpiper
playing in front of the British Parliament at first I thought
this will never ever work! He looked so majestic, and I was sure that he will never agree
for such cooperation between us! But, not only he did,
but it also turned out that he is a violinist, too!
Now you have another one (bagpiper approaching) oh yeah (laughs).
Thank you so much!
That's a pleasure!
But it's really challenging, because this
yes, this is a melodic instrument, and at the same time you're providing
the harmonic background for yourself, so it's really tricky to play with (you).
What about the intervals, they are not exactly like the same- Yes, not exactly.. but, luckily I can adjust a bit
But you are, you are.. can I play your violin? Yes!!
the Backpipers have a complicated life here in London. In 2015 they were almost
banned from the city, which means they can play but only in locations that are
far away from flats shops hotels and offices so that's how complicated the
busking can be here in London.