About
Robin Bagpipes is a bagpiper for hire in Melbourne, VIC.
Buchanan tartan, full parade regalia, and a set of Highland pipes. That's the picture Robin Bagpipes cuts before a single note lands, and the repertoire is built to suit the moment rather than fill time. Fast, powerful medleys when the piper has the room's full attention. Slow, sorrowful tunes for funerals and memorials. Lively 6/8 marches to lift the mood, and the 4/4 classics people actually know, from Scotland the Brave to Come Awa' Tae Bide Awa'. There are short retreat marches for piping guests in from a doorway, and full March, Strathspey and Reel sets for anyone who wants the serious competition material. Melbourne based, and available for weddings, funerals and Celtic events. All that's needed on site is about ten minutes to tune up.
The show
A piper in full parade regalia is a striking thing before a note is played, and the Highland pipes carry the rest. Robin Bagpipes bring both the traditional look and the sound that goes with it, which is why the pipes still turn up at the moments people want to remember. It's an image as much as a performance, and it works in the open air where a lot of other music doesn't.
On the day
Around ten minutes on site to tune up is the ideal, and pipes genuinely do need it, since they settle differently depending on temperature and where they're being played. How long it takes varies with the location, so it's worth mentioning when and where you want the piping to happen and letting them advise from there.
Song list
4/4s - Iconic fan favourite tunes and nostalgic pieces, from Scotland the Brave to Come Awa’ Tae Bide Awa’.
6/8s - Lively Marches which set up a fun atmosphere.
Slow Sorrowful Music - Perfect for Funerals or Memorials.
