bagpipes marching down the street

[slickrick616]

I was watching this while the new of riots in tottenham showed up on tv... This would be one awesome way or supressing a riot, just put 50 bagpipes behind the police.

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@slickrick616

Shutup, immigrant, and get back to your own country.

[222macgregor]

I'm American and my heritage is Scottish, and I cannot describe how annoying it is that the Irish-Americans have been claiming our culture for years.

GO AND LEARN REAL IRISH CULTURE AND STOP COPYING SCOTLAND!!

Scottish & Proud

[gerryjtierney]

"The Emerald Society" and yet it's a Scots pipe band?

Fucking embarassing.

[jekorb]

Who the heck CARES about whether the Emerald Society regalia/pipes are politically correct or NOT~~~give it up already. Here in America, we are the blending of cultures. Get off the clans, berets, plaids, blah blah blah; just enjoy the music, for cryin' out loud!! I'm proud of the Emerald Society.

[chadscotland]

The bagpipes were only introduced to Ireland because of the thousands of Scots who immigrated to Ireland back in thr 1700's.

The bagpipes, tartan and clan system all belong to Scotland. It's quite sad to see how stupid you American's have become.

I have Irish friends who mock us off for wearing 'skirts' and playing bagpipes. If you go to Ireland, you won't see bagpipes at all. If you go to Scotland, you'll see/hear them everywhere!

Alba Gu Brath

[rabioza]

@chadscotland you're correct. PW Joyce (Irish professor of history) wrote in his book 'On the Manners and Customs of the Ancient Irish' in 1873 about the existence of the Irish Kilt based on 1 picture from ancient manuscripts! This has now been shown to be flawed. So, effectively on the publication of this book the Irish academia of the time claimed ownership of the the kilt based on the age of the picture even though nobody in Ireland at this point had and cultural tie to it.

[TankManHeavy]

Oh man, i love it when the band marches through a town/city, i love the deep low rumble on the ground, i just think its over whelming

[CopInAKilt]

For those of us who are intelligent and are interested in the history of irish pipes you can google "doyle clan the great irish warpipe". It is very well written and accurate.

[kingdomofdalriada]

the irish did not half a clan system.

[DasGeneGenie]

I would beg to differ. It was not exactly like the Scots system... but the history of Scotland & Ireland are very much intertwined. Hence why there are so many similarities.

[scottishnationalist]

No kingdomofdaldria is correct, the irish did not have a clan system.

[CopInAKilt]

Thank God you guys clarified everything! And thank God you don't listen to or play Rock and Roll over there because that would make you a "plastic yank" or "American wannabe" by your logic right? And I'm sure there are no blue jeans there for you to dress like Americans? Think about it dumbass!

[slaintemate]

Gotta say there lads, it's kinda looking a bit plastic from where I'm sitting! Why do American 'Irish' pipe bands adopt British military traditions? I admit it's all very pretty, but it isn't very 'Irish', Scottish pipes (3 drones), Glenngarys, Brit Army rhythms etc. Ok, Irish song..like it, but you call yourself "proud Police Officers of Irish ancestry who carry on the traditions of those who came before us." ?? Going out for a Guinness tonight? (Anglo-Norman family-London drink (Porter).

[CopInAKilt]

What's difficult to understand? Millions fled Ireland during the famine. Many entered the military (the fighting 69th for instance) and the NYPD in New York. They played pipes at funerals. Uilleann pipes are not suited for parades and most switched from the Irish warpipes (2 drones) to highland pipes for practicality. We wear uniforms that represent our various departments (notice the police shirts and shields) and sometimes we wear tunics.

[CopInAKilt]

We continue the tradition they started. We adopt what we like and discard what we no longer use. We play American, Irish, Scottish and sometimes other tunes. I've seen British military units wearing berets. Do they wish they were French or is it just what they have adopted? It's not too complicated to understand.

[samliffe]

A beret isn't french, it's a low countries stereotype. Wow you are actually such an idiot

[kingdomofdalriada]

berets are not french. They were common wear throught western and northern europe.

[charliesmillton]

@slaintemate he he he ...well said....the Americans aren't with it....not all of em though....my brother's a US citizen - he's pretty smart.

Checkout my REAL Scottish music (Best Ever Scottish Music Part 2)

Done some real Irish music videos as well....

[CopInAKilt]

We always did speak English. Don't know what you are talking about but the French formally surrendered to Germany in June of 1940 and didn't contribute much until Britain and America began tossing the Germans around in North Africa much later. Google your history. I don't know what the French have to do with a bagpipe discussion because it's difficult to play them with both hands up in the air LOL

[tournon71]

P.S. If it wasn't for the French in the American Revolution, you'd be speaking English, oh... you are. lol

[tournon71]

It no longer surprises or bemuses me to hear pious statements from Americans who think they won the war single handedly. When I watch any American film about the war I can see why, you'd think no one else turned up! Harvey Keitel capturing the Enigma machine, Matt Damon relieving the Normans from their occupation, and John Wayne...don't mention bloody John friggin Wayne! sorry, some bile entered my mouth, got to spit.

[CopInAKilt]

And for the angry/ignorant Scots who posted on here, we are not "plastic paddys". We are proud Police Officers of Irish ancestry who carry on the traditions of those who came before us. P.S. most of Europe would be speaking German right now if it wasn't for America.

[SimmyDOTuk]

Scottish pipe bands are the best.

[CopInAKilt]

The Irish in America formed the backbone of the NYPD in the mid to late 1800s and if you notice you always see bagpipes played at line of duty funerals for Police. The pipes in America were a symbol of freedom and Irish pride. They NYPD pipe band was founded in 1960. They were the first official Police Pipe band. The tradition continues today.

[CopInAKilt]

The Irish used pipes in battle before the Scots although both cultures were introduced to them by the Romans. The English declared the pipes and instrument of war and banned them until the highland regiments were reintroduced. The Scots kept up with the highland pipes but the Irish are more associated with Uillean pipes today (they sit down and play them with a bellows and they have a softer sound). You can watch a video you can buy on line called "Bagpipe: Instrument of war" for the history

[CopInAKilt]

In the video we are currently playing the Minstrel Boy into Wearing O' the Green (both Irish tunes). The Chicago band has a very special connection with the NYPD because the NYPD band flew out to do a funeral for them when two Chicago Officers were killed returning from a funeral. Bergen, Cleveland, Boston and Chicago have a very special relationship and play together at various events during the year.

[CopInAKilt]

Let me set the record straight. I was one of the pipers in the video. This was in Chicago following a tattoo that the Chicago PD Emerald Society hosted. They invited NYPD, the Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County NJ, Boston, and Cleveland to be there for the 25th anniversary of their pipe band. We did ceremonies, the tattoo, and then a quick massed bands parade back to the hotel following the tattoo. A band from North Carolina played with us in the parade

[CopInAKilt]

Cleveland could not make it due to a funeral obligation and Boston did not come. There is at least one video from the tattoo on youtube -it's Bergen playing "Spancil Hill"

[NCPiper]

Is the US Flag supposed to be dipped like that? Hmmmm

[scotishpiper1]

i always thought u taught us u dumb bitch

[tournon71]

God this Plastic paddy Yank crap really makes my fucking blood boil. The only "irish" bit of this parade is the flag at the front and perhaps an oz of blood shared between them. Sceptics!

[RoyaleMcChicken]

Harhar you're a typical self-righteous cunt.

Irish immigration to America, look it up.

[tournon71]

Nope...still don't get it! Slainte!

[bobbybocher7]

Also to all the Assholes posting

This Band Played in Dublin for the Special Olympics

[bobbybocher7]

I'm at 0:38

[zentropa]

HEY !!! Anyone see the movie " State Of Grace ".

Awesome Bagpipe Marching Band in the

flick.

Same tune too.

[awmascrotum]

Strange interpritations of culture the Americans have!Pipe bands,!Invented by the British military in the 18th century for the scottish highland regiments after Culloden.Sorry Irish Americans I despise seeing the Irish tri colour and associate it with terrorism (IRA),how would you like to see Bin Ladden wrapped in the stars and stripes with a stetson hat on whistling dixie?

[RoyaleMcChicken]

dumbass

[awmascrotum]

your eloquent reply only compounds most of my suspicions of americans,,,, not got a fuckin clue,my original point is that this parade is as irish as sushi.

[scottishnationalist]

"my original point is that this parade is as irish as sushi. "

I agree awmascrotum, I have lived in dublin with my irish girlfriend and I know for a fact that the irish cannot stand plastic paddy americans, they think they are a pain in the arse.

[BDNeon]

Hmph, and I suppose the IRA's attacks were entirely unprovoked? Ireland chafed under incredible economic and political persecution from its neighbors, comparing it to religious extremists is entirely different. The only thing America did to earn Bin Laden and his Cronies's anger was to believe in a different religion.

[BDNeon]

Now keep in mind I dont condone terrorism of any sort, regardless of who's behind it. But associating the tricolor of Ireland with terrorism just because of the existance of the IRA? I suppose we might as well associate the Union Jack with military inefficiency, outmoded thinking, and the inability to hold together a fucking empire over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries.

[awmascrotum]

Outmoded thinking!It wasnt that long ago that black Americans had to sit at the back of the bus and drink from seperate fountains and guess what when I see the stars and stripes I think of fat stupid inbreeds like yourself

[ornumdivad]

You ignorant fucker awmascrotum, if you are a brit then im ashamed to call myself one, if you are scottish you should be deeply ashamed of your ignorance. Go and educate yourself so the next time you post your "facts" they are actually true and not the bullshit you currently spout!

[awmascrotum]

which facts do have issues with, pipe bands?the rest of my posting is opinion based,and I like you are entitled to them. So get it right up ye, ya plastic paddy!!!!!

[robertwiltshire]

How ignorant are you then for not realising that Scots are also British?

[marklsfs]

i agree with jock2517 how would they like it if we flew terrorist flags and sang terrorist songs from the middle east outside ground zero at the twin towers site,comon all you americans read the history and dont jump on the bandwagon,that way you will earn more respect from the scottish people

[dl146400]

The Yanks always march like a bag a shite

[tanblonde1]

And you would know;)

[hanonah1115]

Well first if your going ot insult u fucking retard.. lern how to spell shit.. Where are you from the trailor park?

[romoly22]

"Always" is a pretty generalized statement isn't it? Maybe you should look at more than one video, check out Midlothian Scottish, City of Chicago, Oran Mor, LA Scots, or City of Washington. There are good bands and there are mediocre bands on either side of the pond. Saying Yanks "always" march like "shite" is like saying that all Scots are cheap and all Irishmen are drunks.

[Cubanitabelle13]

Wow. Sad that this turned into a bashing party. Anyway, does anyone know the name of the tune they play? Ive heard it at every police parade and never get a chance to ask one of the players.

[FirefighterTHVFD]

I think its Minstrel Boy or Rowan Tree

[MomntrySilence]

minstrel boy

[jock2517]

you are all a bunch of fucking idiot americans why are they flying repulican flags maybe it is because as fucking clueless as you all are you went oh i think i am desended from ireland so i will give my money to the ira so i can feel more irish even know i dont know anything about the evil murdering fenian bastards stop stealing our identity you fucking redneck fucks YOU are not and never will be scottish or irish

[dunstonfedfc]

you pathetic git, were do you actually come from ? now think about it.

[craigowler]

a absolutely fantastic comment... all the gear but no idear

[bobbybocher7]

Every single one of those Chicago pipers fucking hates the IRA don't generalize when you don't know the person

If the Tricolor is a IRA sign the IRA is even more retarded than I thought considering the Tricolor means Peace betweens Catholics and Protestants

[scottishnationalist]

A lot of protestants fought for the republic of ireland and for republicansim hence the flag. you idiot

[bobbybocher7]

It's the Flag of the Republic of Ireland It has nothing to do with the IRA you are the Idiot

[scottishnationalist]

I never said it did have anything to do with the IRA you fucking mong.

It has everything to do with republicanism which does not automatically associate it with the IRA.

Protestants fougght and died for ireland hence the orange.

[bobbybocher7]

It can be associated with Republicanism but it doesn't have everything to do with it

and the Flag Green is Irish Catholics Orange is Irish Protestants and White is Peace so

Catholics|Peace|Protestants

Peace BETWEEN Catholics and Protestants

[samliffe]

lol the other kid cannot read ha

[matthewelync]

This is the best version on here.

[weesteven94]

GO GET YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS AND STOP STEALING OURS

FROM SCOTLAND

and if yoour thinking fifes and drums they are british too you stole them from us when we were in your country ruling you

[MaXx594]

when whom ruled who? if you mean when the scotish rulled england, than yer greatly wrong in yer history, + bagpipe's came frem Ireland...

[flippysnotze]

Bagpipes are not Scottish! Where did you hear that,or are you trying to be humorous? The origins of Bagpipes are from the middle east, most likely brought with the Romans army's into Europe. There are different versions of bagpipes from all over the world. BTW you have McDonald's in Scotland also! You must try the spicy Mchaggis.

[craigowler]

"when we were in your country ruling you" you know mate we still rule `em and we still own `em too..think about it!

[ToddyMontana]

damn! feels like a earthquake but positve

[vishwel]

i really like the rythm of bagpipes with drums.love it!

[weeblairnumber1]

y is the shitey US flag in there?

[z0mggg]

f you u not american

[weeblairnumber1]

ooooh a solid wee yank!

[sudaev]

The US flag is there because it's in Chicago. How stupid are you?

[hhh5hbk5dx54]

we could nuke ure country u idiot

[weeblairnumber1]

thats the old US way,

bomd the shite out of a country

we can nuke u 2 ya know

arsehole

[hhh5hbk5dx54]

u know whatu buck tooth ass hole drinking tea all day long go fuck yourself cause we could nuke this entire planet blow up and what u gonna do about send out ure double 007's? yeah guess what? were the most powerful country in the world...u british bitches think your way better well we americans are patriotic when sumone disses our country we stand up for it u bitches dont know what patriotic is

[weeblairnumber1]

am no brittish am scottish mate

and ya know what scottish ppl hate bein called brittish cause we are bein patroitic aswell bawbag

and also that in 2010 scotland is splitin up fae britain and scottish ppl cannie wait til this happens so fukin get it round u

bawbag

[Lupin446]

first of all how would he know ure fuckin scottish little asswipe now ure just being racist to the americans and the british. guess what u got no friends. evryone hates u and ure little gay ass skirts u wear

[weesteven94]

fuck off why the fuck you calling our heratage gay every one knows the scots are the bravest in the world reply faggot

[figliodigiacomo]

i agree totally. we got the fuckin nukes. britain has always been america's bitch anyway. even now. especially now.

[weesteven94]

fuck you americans have all the gear and tech no real courage your country is so fucked up you are all fat gays why dont you go have another mcdonalds fat ass

[fantaboy15]

Haha, what a wanker! No one calls it 'Britain' any more. Its Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland. I fucking hate it when you cunts cant even get it right. You couldnt even find it on a map let alone bomb it.

[hhh5hbk5dx54]

wtf is a wanker? first of all we could find ure fuckin country off the world map...just cross what u little bastards there call the pond.

[fantaboy15]

haha, alrite then you little shit

[jetoli22]

OH, Shut up and drink your beer the BOTH of you!

[wwjad]

keep you nationalist garbage to yourself and don't polute a public place

[LoydGDBonafide]

Never underestimate the power of dumb. All who respond to hhh5hbkdx54 are ALMOST as dumb as hhh55hb... whatever his stupid name is. p.s. that whole hhh5hbk... crap is a comp of pro wrestler names,THATS how dumb he is.

[Ssider]

Yeah, but we got more, so we could nuke you thrice. Just kidding....how did a bagpipe band stir up such hatred? Oh, I know, because it's a bagpipe band.

Always remember, Limey, it was you guys that taught us to be such pricks.

[sager122469]

The St. Patty's Day Parade is fantastic! especially where this short film is from, CHICAGO and I believe it is the Emerald Socieity of the CPD. It's Emerald something. Thanks for bringing Chicago to Youtube

[Balathustrius86]

Who the fuck cares where they came from? There's something in my genetic makeup that makes me stop and listen, reverent, when I hear bagpipes.

[42hunchie]

updremble you aint an expert where did the sotti come from originally they came from caledonia ancient scotland and moved back and forward from ireland and scotland beacause as the name suggests scotti means pirate we aint irish or are the irish scottish

[chronosynclastic8]

The song is scotland the brave

[spanky114]

The song is NOT Scotland the brave,it is Minstrel Boy.

[LOTRsfan4eva]

thats amazing

[ForBoston523]

minstrel boy into wearing of the green.

[pmurf06]

what's the name of this song please

thanks in advance

[llordstanley]

Hows this? Whos cares what they are playing or displaying, everyone seems to be having a good time.

[llordstanley]

How's this? Everyone seems to have a good time. Who cares what they were playing, or displaying?

[GwaiiEagle1]

But they end off with 'Wearing of the Green'!

Nothing is absolute.

[UlsterCommando]

i am sum what perplexed???? what are obvisously

people playing a scottish instrument and wearing,scottish national costume, doing carrying irish tricolours

[Vigil246]

Evening parade following the 25th Annivesary of the Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society, Chicago Police Department (along with members of the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band and the Wake and District Pipe Band of North Carolina.)

The Tattoo was held at the Chicago Symphony Center in September of 2007.

[updrebles]

im no expert, but the 'scots' originally lived on the island of ireland, and then later took over the northern patch across the water, now known ass Scotland....so technically is was irish who in-fact introduced the ill-en pipes, which the scots later called 'bagpipes'...

[rangersdavid1873]

worng the romans firstly intrducted bagpipes to the pictish tribes then some years later the scotii tribe from irland came to setlle

[rangersdavid1873]

worng the romans firstly intrducted bagpipes to the pictish tribes then some years later the scotii tribe from irland came to setlle

[HarkkenZbeast]

And not a Single Scottish Flag was seen by my eyes ... thats kinda Fucked up.

[DinglyDanglyDe]

Its actually me who is perplexed!!!! Why do people born and bred in Ireland. Proclaim to be British march down Irish streets carrying union jacks, playing sectarian British songs, swearing allegence to an empire that has long crumbled, and a crown that has long since abandoned them....

[BigBouncyBalls]

No one really knows where the pipes originated from - it's just accepted that the Scottish highlanders used them to their fullest extent and they became a 'national' instrument of Scotland - no surprise the English banned them as well as tartan (they were sh*t scared)!

[dzikawisnia]

Incredible! I'd love to be there :D:D