No, I didn't make a typo. The eight men from Glasgow have actually named themselves that. The first highlight of the band was already in 2004. They shared the stage with THE DARKNESS. Strengthened by that experience, they won the main prize of a talent show on television in 2007. Could one really still call this band a talent?
Regardless, the rise continued.
The band played and played their classic rock dominated by bagpipes.
Again and again, the band stood on the boards that mean the world.
In Germany, they are currently on a very extensive tour.
The live CD "Blast" is being released simultaneously as a live DVD.
However, let's first talk about the CD.
The live disc impresses with crystal-clear broadband sound. The drums are recorded fat and rich, but they only support the band and are not in the foreground. The bagpipes are in the foreground. These are played with the utmost artistry by Stuart, William, and Kevin. They are joined by guitar/bass, percussion, and organ/piano/synthesizer.
The band plays original compositions as well as a lot of cover versions. The covers are all well-known songs like "Smoke on the Water," "Eye of the Tiger," or "Teardrop" by MASSIVE ATTACK.
Since the sound and arrangements come across crystal clear, there is nothing to complain about from a technical standpoint. It may sound too clean for some, but it is also a type of music that should neither sound rough nor improvised, but simply rich and perfect.
The visuals match the sound very well. No expense was spared for the recordings at the "Old Fruitmarket" in Glasgow. Even a crane was used. The cuts are well-placed, and the images are bursting with clarity. The DVD includes all the songs from the concert, which is not the case with the live CD. As a bonus to the concert recording, there is also an interview and footage of the band "On the Road."
Stylistically, the band has ventured into a niche that hasn't really been occupied before. Either bands with bagpipes are very folk or punk, but to my knowledge, there is no one in the classic rock genre except for the RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS.
If you enjoy bagpipe sound in broadband format and don't know the Pipers yet, you should definitely check out the Glaswegians.
