Victoria Police Set -up?

Temukapiper · 12-13-2002, 11:59 AM

Hello all,

I was listening today to my Victora police CD, was just woundering does anyone know what chanters they play...and with what reeds???

The sound is just absolutly out of this world.

The only band comming Close ( i feel ) in sound wise is Feild Marshal Mont.

I'll look forward to you responces!

Cheers.

Temuka.

Jeff C. · 12-13-2002, 12:41 PM

I know they played the Ross bag, with a Sinclair. Don't know on the reed. You must be listening to an old recording they broke up in 1998.

Michael Faughnan · 12-13-2002, 01:22 PM

I believe there is a new CD that has just been released.

** The Victoria Police Pipe Band at Motherwell **
' The Masterblasters Concert '

Distributed Internationally by hy-pe.tv, after many requests this new release has just been made available by the Victoria Police Pipe Band, recorded 3 days before they claimed The 1998 World Pipe Band Championship Title.
Now a collectors item, the c.d. captures the atmosphere from their Scotland Concert and features music previously unrecorded, all performed live in front of a energetic scottish audience.

Available now at your local Piping Supply Store Worldwide, or for additional Victoria Police Pipe Band merchandise check out: http://www.cdstreet.com/cgi-bin/arti...db.cgi?1239336

badpiper · 12-13-2002, 05:29 PM

i thought they played a sinclair chanter with
a sheperd reed? also i believe that they are still together in one form or another.

Ash · 12-14-2002, 08:31 AM

If you can call a Sinclair chanter that has all the holes drilled out as one long slot with bit of araldite in between different spacings for the holes of a chanter, that's what they played. And they are still together, but not with the same personal I believe. It's very hard to keep together a band of that talent together down here. There just isn't enough opportunities for them to play to an appreciative audience

Unfortunately

LE DAIN Hervé · 12-14-2002, 12:14 PM

I met Murray BLAIR at the LORIENT FESTIVAL (Brittany) last August.I asked him how could the VICTORIA POLICE PB get such a beautiful sound.He told me that they played with SINCLAIR chanters ( with a lot of tapes)and SHEPERD reeds.

James Cowie · 12-15-2002, 11:58 PM

I'm sorry ASH75..

But where do you get your information from?? The Chanters that VicPol played in 1998 were Sinclairs and were not carved to the extent as you have pointed out.

It's funny how rumours start isn't it!!!!

James

Temukapiper · 12-16-2002, 12:21 AM

Cheers James,

Yea i don't think that a band with the nicest sound......( EVER ) has jimmyed the chanters ( or the reeds ).....i bet all that is used ( or Was ) was the odd bit of tape here and there.

lata dude.

Temuka.

Stormy · 12-16-2002, 02:04 AM

A quick anecdote about Victoria Police.

Whilst on duty at Glasgow Airport some years back a call on the radio left me with no alternative than to attend at arrivals where a complaint had been received regarding some guys playing the pipes.
I attended along with my neighbour (partner) - who knows nothing about pipes - and on arrival found that the pipes had stopped and had been returned to their cases.
Explaining to my neighbour how I felt about having to stop a piper from playing, he asked some questions and I told him that the pipers were from Victoria Police and that they would win the World Championships next week.

Later, whilst talking to a young attractive girl from an American band, my neighbour informed her that Victoria Police would win the Worlds - without a doubt.

One week later, and back on duty at the airport, the same attractive young lady approached my neighbour and said to him "You were right, Victoria Police did win, you know your stuff". She then planted a smacker of a kiss on his lips and left.

He was pleased as punch and I told him his parents were not married!!!

I think this qualifies as a Victoria Police Set Up!

Jim McGillivray · 12-16-2002, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Temukapiper:
Cheers James,

Yea i don't think that a band with the nicest sound......( EVER ) has jimmyed the chanters ( or the reeds ).....i bet all that is used ( or Was ) was the odd bit of tape here and there.

lata dude.

Temuka.

I'm not sure I know what you're saying here, but if you've seen SFU's Sinclair chanters, half the holes are shaped like eggs. The 78th Fraser Highlanders' chanters aren't much different. Vic Police might be the exception rather than the rule.
Jim

12-13-2002, 11:59 AM	#1
Temukapiper Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 216	Victoria Police Set -up? Hello all, I was listening today to my Victora police CD, was just woundering does anyone know what chanters they play...and with what reeds??? The sound is just absolutly out of this world. The only band comming Close ( i feel ) in sound wise is Feild Marshal Mont. I'll look forward to you responces! Cheers. Temuka.

12-13-2002, 12:41 PM	#2
Jeff C. Forum Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bellingham Posts: 142	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? I know they played the Ross bag, with a Sinclair. Don't know on the reed. You must be listening to an old recording they broke up in 1998. __________________ this space for rent

12-13-2002, 01:22 PM	#3
Michael Faughnan Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Long Island, NY. USA Posts: 136	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? I believe there is a new CD that has just been released. The Victoria Police Pipe Band at Motherwell ' The Masterblasters Concert ' Distributed Internationally by hy-pe.tv, after many requests this new release has just been made available by the Victoria Police Pipe Band, recorded 3 days before they claimed The 1998 World Pipe Band Championship Title. Now a collectors item, the c.d. captures the atmosphere from their Scotland Concert and features music previously unrecorded, all performed live in front of a energetic scottish audience. Available now at your local Piping Supply Store Worldwide, or for additional Victoria Police Pipe Band merchandise check out: http://www.cdstreet.com/cgi-bin/arti...db.cgi?1239336

12-13-2002, 05:29 PM	#4
badpiper Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: planet earth ....i think Posts: 42	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? i thought they played a sinclair chanter with a sheperd reed? also i believe that they are still together in one form or another.

12-14-2002, 08:31 AM	#5
Ash Forum Silver Medal Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Flooded on top of a hill Posts: 386	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? If you can call a Sinclair chanter that has all the holes drilled out as one long slot with bit of araldite in between different spacings for the holes of a chanter, that's what they played. And they are still together, but not with the same personal I believe. It's very hard to keep together a band of that talent together down here. There just isn't enough opportunities for them to play to an appreciative audience Unfortunately __________________ In space, no can hear you playing bagpipes .....

12-14-2002, 12:14 PM	#6
LE DAIN Hervé Forum Member - Shy or Quiet Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brittany Posts: 15	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? I met Murray BLAIR at the LORIENT FESTIVAL (Brittany) last August.I asked him how could the VICTORIA POLICE PB get such a beautiful sound.He told me that they played with SINCLAIR chanters ( with a lot of tapes)and SHEPERD reeds.

12-15-2002, 11:58 PM	#7
James Cowie Forum Member - Shy or Quiet Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 26	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? I'm sorry ASH75.. But where do you get your information from?? The Chanters that VicPol played in 1998 were Sinclairs and were not carved to the extent as you have pointed out. It's funny how rumours start isn't it!!!! James

12-16-2002, 12:21 AM	#8
Temukapiper Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 216	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? Cheers James, Yea i don't think that a band with the nicest sound......( EVER ) has jimmyed the chanters ( or the reeds ).....i bet all that is used ( or Was ) was the odd bit of tape here and there. lata dude. Temuka.

12-16-2002, 02:04 AM	#9
Stormy Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ?? Posts: 1,997	Re: Victoria Police Set -up? A quick anecdote about Victoria Police. Whilst on duty at Glasgow Airport some years back a call on the radio left me with no alternative than to attend at arrivals where a complaint had been received regarding some guys playing the pipes. I attended along with my neighbour (partner) - who knows nothing about pipes - and on arrival found that the pipes had stopped and had been returned to their cases. Explaining to my neighbour how I felt about having to stop a piper from playing, he asked some questions and I told him that the pipers were from Victoria Police and that they would win the World Championships next week. Later, whilst talking to a young attractive girl from an American band, my neighbour informed her that Victoria Police would win the Worlds - without a doubt. One week later, and back on duty at the airport, the same attractive young lady approached my neighbour and said to him "You were right, Victoria Police did win, you know your stuff". She then planted a smacker of a kiss on his lips and left. He was pleased as punch and I told him his parents were not married!!! I think this qualifies as a Victoria Police Set Up!