Portugese band "Cornes" at Piping Live 2009, Glasgow

[laelamarie1]

I know I could research this, but could someone tell me why a Portugese band is playing bagpipes - although those look strange. Would like to be the girl playing the bass drum...too much fun!

[andregeo13]

@laelamarie1 Why not? We have 3 types of bagpipes... and bagpipes are a traditional instrument in Portugal, we have been playing it for centuries, since roman times... they are part of our folk. 

[laelamarie1]

@andregeo13 Hello! Have to confess I know little of bagpipes except for listening. This is what is great about YT - hearing great music as this, learning of instruments and the people. would love to know more....wikepedia? Thank you!!!

[GaladMor8]

I am portugueseeeeeeeee... :D:D:D I think we were well represented :D:D

[mhicnanolc]

Brilliant. Simply Brilliant!

[ralphyboy25]

Thanks for the video. Do you know that name of this song? Is it per chance "Passo Dobrado" ?

[palhetins]

The name of the song is indeed "Passo Dobrado".

[ralphyboy25]

@palhetins Thanks. Do you know if this Passo Dobrado is an original composition by Cornes?

[Camarelli]

@ralphyboy25 It is a traditional theme, with some variants from place to place. Some call it a kind of "Alvorada" as it used to be the first theme played in the morning by the usual trio piper + snare drum + bass drum. Check it here:

watch?v=mQ7gRfqWqwQ

[ralphyboy25]

@Camarelli Thank you for that reference.

I really like this Cornes rendition, I listen to it several times a week.

[jkosmdd]

What kind of pipes are those?

[number9furniture]

This is truly great, but how do I find more?

[tomtscotland]

@number9furniture

google......... cornes myspace

They have videos on their myspace page

[ralphyboy25]

@number9furniture Here is another Cornes video with a short snippet of this tune being played.

watch?v=kGEtHzOVJPU

[PennyPaola]

Great rhythms as usual! :))) Thanks a lot!