Music suggestion - Page 2

PGH · 12-31-2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by el gaitero

...I see what you did there....

That wasn’t intended, but I’ll take it lol

PGH · 12-31-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bob864

Funeral service?

To me it would make more sense to play outdoors (or maybe inside the building, but not in the room) as the people are arriving. That way people can stop and listen as much as they care to and go inside.

Playing outdoors as people arrive you can play continuously.

I’m not a fan of playing indoors unless it’s a big room like a large church. This time of year in the NE outdoors can be tough with cold for that amount of time

el gaitero · 12-31-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PGH

That wasn’t intended, but I’ll take it lol

Yes..it's Tres subtle....

piper Q · 01-02-2019, 07:05 AM

Playing indoors depending upon the size and layout of the "church" can be an issue. I was asked to play in a organist's loft that had a low ceiling over looking the floor. As I was there early I suggested they listen to how the pipes sounded from a few various locations.

The foyer which had a high ceiling was judged to be a better location considering there is no volume adjustment. I won't say how bad the organist's loft was, but there are more than a few censored words that just begin to give a vibrant description...

Phil Lenihan · 01-11-2019, 04:27 PM

IMHO I avoid playing in a room, unless you want to empty the room, for all the reasons listed above.

I try to explain to people that piping at a social event is a condiment not a meal. Sparingly done is best and in the other room or outdoors.

Cheers! Phil

Pip01 · 01-13-2019, 11:10 AM

PGH... and All,

Shooting from the hip... and in the dark... because
every engagement... is a bit different... time to time...
and place to place... and perforce... we must adjust
accordingly... my general standard is... play a bit... and
rest a bit... play a bit... and rest a bit... and for all of the
reasons that others have given above.

Good Luck with it!!

Pip01

01-02-2019, 07:05 AM	#14
piper Q Forum Silver Medal Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Currently Mississippi, who knows where next Posts: 449	Re: Music suggestion Playing indoors depending upon the size and layout of the "church" can be an issue. I was asked to play in a organist's loft that had a low ceiling over looking the floor. As I was there early I suggested they listen to how the pipes sounded from a few various locations. The foyer which had a high ceiling was judged to be a better location considering there is no volume adjustment. I won't say how bad the organist's loft was, but there are more than a few censored words that just begin to give a vibrant description... __________________ Breaching the peace? What bagpipes officer?

01-11-2019, 04:27 PM	#15
Phil Lenihan Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga, CA Posts: 3,414	Re: Music suggestion IMHO I avoid playing in a room, unless you want to empty the room, for all the reasons listed above. I try to explain to people that piping at a social event is a condiment not a meal. Sparingly done is best and in the other room or outdoors. Cheers! Phil __________________ Phil Lenihan - Piper, San Jose Police Emerald Society Pipe Band Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot Another day with no plans to use Calculus

01-13-2019, 11:10 AM	#16
Pip01 Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North America Posts: 3,310	Re: Music suggestion PGH... and All, Shooting from the hip... and in the dark... because every engagement... is a bit different... time to time... and place to place... and perforce... we must adjust accordingly... my general standard is... play a bit... and rest a bit... play a bit... and rest a bit... and for all of the reasons that others have given above. Good Luck with it!! Pip01 __________________ My friends all know, With what a brave carouse...