Clann An Drumma - Culloden (Scottish tribal drumming and bagpipes)

Clann An Drumma, Scots Gaelic for "Children of the Drum" is a tribal band from Glasgow, Scotland. Clann An Drumma was formed by Joe Kilna MacKenzie, Jacquie Holland and Tu-Bardh Stormcrow Wilson among others. Like many other bands, their line-up has changed over the years.

Their music involves heavy use of percussion (namely traditional Scottish drums) and Highland bagpipes with an emphasis on the more traditional "tribal" sounds of ancient Scotland. The band's motto is "Keep it Tribal".

One of their more well-known pieces is "Sgt. MacKenzie". It was composed by Joe MacKenzie in memory of his great grandfather, Charles Stuart MacKenzie, who died in battle during World War I. "Sgt. MacKenzie" is perhaps a departure from their normal style, as its drumming and piping are subdued and it is primarily a vocal piece. It was featured in the soundtrack to the 2002 film, We Were Soldiers. To date the band has released a total of seven albums.

Joe Kilna MacKenzie died after a long illness, on 28 April 2009.

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[kingdomofdalriada]

Clann An Drumma are a gimmick. The Scots did not play drums like this nor did they dress like Clann An Drumma. They are simply inventing a false history and they should stick to fantasy faires or whatever.

[ironkatia]

@kingdomofdalriada no one said they are trying to be the real thing. they are just doing there own thing. its the 21st century. whats the real reason you hate them so much.

[c45891]

@kingdomofdalriada If you lived with the clans and know that no clan EVER played drums like this, or wore clothes like this. then you should also have enough knowledge and wisdom to let others live in peace. Stop being a naysayer, and let us enjoy good quality music. If you don't like it, you are free to select a different band. Maybe you should check out Top Secret, though you may believe they aren't really Swiss either. I feel sorry for you and your ignorance. Go in peace.

[Illior]

@kingdomofdalriada I like your comment. You're ignorant :)

[nDfrnt1]

its still ghostly beautiful. hate on hater.



[TheBlacktarten]

james black douglas did more than wallace an bruce but he not get the tit5le

[TheBlacktarten]

a home a home

[Kelt4ever]

One of the major signs of a living culture or language, is that it is still evolving and incorporating present day ideas. This band as well as others, are proof that Celtic culture is not dead.

[ClanScottishMetal]

Who cares if this is not traditional pipe and drum music, dose all Scottish music have to be traditional? Hell, I make metal versions of Scottish songs and I don't wear a kilt or anything like that while doing it. I love Scotland and it's history and I love music, and enjoy crossing the two, I can imagine it's a similar thing for these guys. Runrig or the Corries don't do traditional native music (well some of the Corries is) They still play good music and that's what it's all about for me.

[TheBlacktarten]

a drum can be anything a pot hollow trunk your head scotts improvized that how we the ancesters kicked english ass but were ratted out or false truces english lies and they still survived the crap thrown thier way

[TheBlacktarten]

pipe an drum is what yuo feel in side thats how sound is made feeling history ancestors etc dont no why a holes bad comment on what thaay dont now get a life

[bcschmerker]

Classy piece here! It would be a neat experiment to see whether the drum parts would translate to a full set of Coopermans: 16"x16" snares, 18"x20" tenors and 22"x24" bass.

[JennaCrapmuffin]

it does not matter if this does or does not not replicate anything,just enjoy/or not for what it is..people playing their instrumets for the enjoyment of other people...