First time I was in Edinburgh, coincidently the Fringe Festival was on & while walking down a street was drawn to the sound of the drums & happened upon Albannach. Stayed for the whole performance. There is something primal about their music & the way they play. A video doesn't really do them justice as they are so loud. I love them. Have a couple of their CD's.
Have you ever heard and seen something so beautiful you get tears in your eyes and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up at the same time?....Well, Albannach is it
I absolutely adore this lot! 💙 Their music and energy are phenomenal! Can’t say how proud I am to have been born Scottish! I wouldn’t want to be any other nationality in the world, not even if I was paid a million pounds!
I've only recently discovered these guys on you tube. They are fantastic. Can't get enough. Must track down CD's. Also digging another Scottish Tribal Drum/Pipe band called Clanadonia.
The first time I seen them live! Wow, amazing, blew me away. The energy is absolutely amazing! I listen to them in my car, jamming as I'm driving down the highway. Never gets old listening to them ❤️
awsome. albanach, clanadonia and many other groups of this genre i look forward to enjoying. learning the bagpipes is something i've always wanted to do. if i did lean my grandfather-john lemuel welch senior would be proud. may he rest in peace. i love my family and my heritage. sorry about my spelling. cutty sark has a tendency to have this effect on me. god bless you all.
My husband and I have seen this Band in person and they are off the chart's two week's ago at the Scottish Festival in Northampton Mass. It was great and they are very nice people. Very high Energy Band. True Scot's men and Scot' women too.
I saw you guys for my 60 Birthday in Colorado springs in 2015 .can't tell you how special you guys are OK friggin kicked ass!!!! love you! going to see you in Jan. of 2016!!!!!! Rhonda Vinyard Aya hate to see you go .
Thanks for posting this great video! Perfect location for their performance, you filmed it from a great perspective (save for the man who walked in front of the video camera several times), and THANK YOU for panning the camera around to show the surrounding architecture, for those of us who could not visit Edinburgh ~ very enjoyable! :-)
Hooray!!! This awesome band is playing at this years Ithaca Scottish Games & Celtic Festival, cannot wait! Saturday & Sunday, June 29th & 30th Stewart Park
Ahh! The Scottish culture, the perfect representation of the dichotomy of struggle and grace. Who else is both tough enough and delicate enough to wear a kilt to battle?!
SunnasChariot Ya. it sure is something!!!!! my father was SCOTTISH! unfortunately I've been. The first time watched and listened to them. I CRIED IT WAS LIKE IM HOME IM FINALLY HOME!
Scottish distiller's use peat, and malted barley. Irish whiskey is distilled 3 time's. Scottish usually only twice. Irish whiskey tend's to be a smoother than Scottish Whisky. That and the price difference, the best bottles of Scottish Whisky are far more expensive.
This is pretty awesome. I wish the recorded stuff was more like their live playing. The recorded songs tend to 'background' all that amazing drum work, and push the bagpipes forward as the main sound, which is such a shame. Live, you really get the wildness of those drums, and it is amazing.
oh how i wish i could see then live just once. just went thru 2 back surgeries in 3 weeks the latter ebecause i was leaking spinal fluid. It feels like a scottish powow to me with the drums , my great greandma wan was annie hall of the mohwk tribe and drums have always touched my heart so. I hope thet continfor many years. they are awesome !!blessings to them all!
There is a difference between a National Heritage and an Ethnic one. Here in the US there are many people who say they are only American, but many who identify themselves as Irish American, Scottish American and so on. I am an Scottish American and can be proud of those Scots who came here to establish this Country such as James Wilson, John Paul Jones and many more. Without these great men this Country would not be here. Thank You Alba!!
From their website: "The Albannach tartan was designed specifically for the band and our fans, to celebrate our love of Scotland. The colours chosen for this tartan represent Scotland, herself: - The bright blue and white are for the Saltire - The muted blue is for the numerous rivers and lochs throughout Scotland - The dark purple is for the heather and the thistle - The olive green is for the rolling hills - The red is for the blood of those who fought for Scotland - The black is for those who died in the name of freedom The threads in the “Saltire” section add up to 13 and the red threads add up to 14… these “Flag and Blood” sections are 1314, the year Robert the Bruce lead at Bannockburn to re-establish Scotland’s independence."
I cant explain that either,I am American,never been to Scotland but my family is of Highland (Clans Davidson,Stewart,Douglas,MacFarlane)descent,why I can heal in like2 days and why this music is sooo cool...wild..methinks I need to go to the gathering in 2014..get some answers maybe?
Scottish music..Scottish lands..Scottish culture ..Scottish outfits.. Scottish ACCENTS.. all that turns me on big time. Why i wasn't born in Scotland..why?!
Albannach has a FB page, and I think the link to their website is on the page in the "about" section, also look under Amazon.com. Saw them in Greenville SC last Memorial Day weekend. They are outstanding.
I just think the music is amazing and I am proud to be a teuchter as this is my heritage and my children's too go albannach and clanadonia love them both xx
As an American of Irish, Scottish and Nordic descent, my half Mexican kids grew up listening to this music. Here in the states they're not taught about their tribal European heritage so I teach them.
@MsTrinity333 I tell you. My great Uncle was Will McQueen from Inverness. I am part Mohawk myself but the drums ah, they all speak the same language and these guys amaze me! Now if they hunt too well...then it is on!!!!!!
First time I was in Edinburgh, coincidently the Fringe Festival was on & while walking down a street was drawn to the sound of the drums & happened upon Albannach. Stayed for the whole performance. There is something primal about their music & the way they play. A video doesn't really do them justice as they are so loud. I love them. Have a couple of their CD's.
I have seen this band 4 times - Exceptional Music to stir the Soul! Long Live Scotland!!
Wow yes they are upbeat and rock!
Makes me what to go to Scotland 🏴 and not come back where do you live.
They are incredible in person. The rhythms are haunting and so powerful!
Have you ever heard and seen something so beautiful you get tears in your eyes and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up at the same time?....Well, Albannach is it
I absolutely adore this lot! 💙 Their music and energy are phenomenal! Can’t say how proud I am to have been born Scottish! I wouldn’t want to be any other nationality in the world, not even if I was paid a million pounds!
I've only recently discovered these guys on you tube. They are fantastic. Can't get enough. Must track down CD's. Also digging another Scottish Tribal Drum/Pipe band called Clanadonia.
Just saw them here last week in Colorado they are excellent
Awesome! Hope they come to Canada some time.
They were in Fergus (Ontario) this summer. Hopefully they come back :)
Awesome!! Maybe they will make it to Manitoba in the future. My fingers are crossed.
If your loving the Tribal Drum/Pipe, maybe give "Clann an Drumma" a play on you-tube too..!! :)
There always a tear when I hear them because of the joy i have when I listen to them . Goose bumps every time. The intensity , the beauty ..
The first time I seen them live! Wow, amazing, blew me away. The energy is absolutely amazing! I listen to them in my car, jamming as I'm driving down the highway. Never gets old listening to them ❤️
With this melody, I feel my roots so close to me ... that they remind me centuries ago of my existence in this beautiful place.
I want to visit Scotland soon. The pipes and drums stir my soul! :)
GAM!!!! Love this group! Real wild Scotties!! The guy in the center (on the double drums) how he keeps it up is amazing.
Ach ,serce się raduje piękne byłam w Szkocji widziałam na własne oczy dbają o swoją kulturę!
Scotland, beautiful country, and even more beautiful people, wild spirit of Scotland :-)
thqnk you
That Gal can swing! Love her Spirit! You GO Sister!!!
yeah !! is that your sister ? good for her and u !!!
you really rock !!
A from Ecu NO PODRIA ...............
MOLARA EDIm
awsome. albanach, clanadonia and many other groups of this genre i look forward to enjoying. learning the bagpipes is something i've always wanted to do. if i did lean my grandfather-john lemuel welch senior would be proud. may he rest in peace. i love my family and my heritage.
sorry about my spelling. cutty sark has a tendency to have this effect on me.
god bless you all.
¡Awesome herd of Celtic musicians! Greetings from a new Mexican fan.
Albannach ROCKS! I'm mostly of Scottish heritage and this music stirs something in me!
Fabulous sound guys! Keep up the great work!
Simply incredible...stirs the soul!
I would love to see them perform live,this music is amazing.
My husband and I have seen this Band in person and they are off the chart's two week's ago at the Scottish Festival in Northampton Mass. It was great and they are very nice people. Very high Energy Band. True Scot's men and Scot' women too.
These guys came to my middle school North Davidson Middle School in Welcome N.C and rocked the joint it was awesome! this brings back memories.
They come and absolutely ROCK out Greenville SC every year at the Scottish Games Festival- they bless me EVERY single time OMG!!!
My kilt just came in yesterday. Everyone at school loved it!! I'm so glad I have Scottish ancestry :)
KILT !!
The drums are downright primal!
I saw them this past Saturday at the south Florida Scottish festival, what a performance.
I saw you guys for my 60 Birthday in Colorado springs in 2015 .can't tell you how special you guys are OK friggin kicked ass!!!! love you! going to see you in Jan. of 2016!!!!!! Rhonda Vinyard Aya hate to see you go .
I love Albannach and I love Scotland! It will forever be my second home!
Thanks for posting this great video! Perfect location for their performance, you filmed it from a great perspective (save for the man who walked in front of the video camera several times), and THANK YOU for panning the camera around to show the surrounding architecture, for those of us who could not visit Edinburgh ~ very enjoyable! :-)
Hooray!!! This awesome band is playing at this years Ithaca Scottish Games & Celtic Festival, cannot wait! Saturday & Sunday, June 29th & 30th Stewart Park
I love this music! Albannach rocks!
The long haired drummer makes so happy just watching
Outstanding group. Wish we had them this month at our Pacific Northwest Highland Games in Enumclaw Washington, US.
Ahh! The Scottish culture, the perfect representation of the dichotomy of struggle and grace. Who else is both tough enough and delicate enough to wear a kilt to battle?!
Withouth Britt rules, Abu Scotland for the Scotts🏴🏴🏴🏴
@@piaggioape4616 great !!!!! god !!!!!!
Something about a man with long hair in a kilt....
I know right :D
SunnasChariot Ya. it sure is something!!!!! my father was SCOTTISH! unfortunately I've been. The first time watched and listened to them. I CRIED
IT WAS LIKE IM HOME IM FINALLY HOME!
That's made my day.. i'm Scottish, and i'm a long haired 'dead ringer' for "Jamesie" and just as mad too..!! haahaah :)
I;m a old southern married lady but watching him,,,,Have mercy!!!
Absolutely agree, long hair and kilt, gives me the vapors, got to catch my breath.
I looked and looked for your music on Spotify and couldnt find any! YOu guys are PRIMAL!
THEIR MUSIC REACHES MY SOUL!!!!! Can't wait for GMHG 2010!!!!!!
Just saw them for 1st time at Central FL Scottish Highland games. Awesome. They have quite a following for good reason.Hope they keep coming back.
best live band ever! :) love to see them again someday....
je suis Française , j'ADORE cette musique merci pour le partage
I LOVE THIS MUSIC!
As a scot we need more of this 👌
👍👍👍
Awesome amazing band wish to have them at my next birthday party! 😀
It's no wonder these people invented whiskey... :D
I need to buy that CD.
+George Kozi Whisky*
Whiskey is Irish.
+Tony D Whiskey and Whisky is the same drink different spelling due to translations of being spelt from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. :)
Scottish distiller's use peat, and malted barley. Irish whiskey is distilled 3 time's. Scottish usually only twice. Irish whiskey tend's to be a smoother than Scottish Whisky. That and the price difference, the best bottles of Scottish Whisky are far more expensive.
amongst a thousand other things for such a small country, but a very intelligent peoplebut very intelligent.......
They didn't! The Chinese did!!
This guys are awesome!!! Absolutly amazing!!!
Sooo amazing. Wish i could get their cds
I love ur music and ur proformance, I love so much
Beautiful music. I love it.
Yes to Scottish self-determination.
YEAH !!!!!!
england and catalufia merde pure
@@neotb29804 PURE !!!
This is pretty awesome. I wish the recorded stuff was more like their live playing. The recorded songs tend to 'background' all that amazing drum work, and push the bagpipes forward as the main sound, which is such a shame. Live, you really get the wildness of those drums, and it is amazing.
Yep. I can totally see Bilbo dancing now...
Green Phoenix *Smooshies for you* Right? RIGHT? Lols.
Sometimes video is the only way to go....these guys on 52" curved screen T.V. Yes?
when me & my children saw this we had to buy the cd & we love you guy's XX
Hello merci beaucoup vraiment vous êtes les meilleurs des meilleurs 👍👍😉
Beautiful - I do feel that way. When I get the chance finally to visit Scotland I'll probably never leave it.
I love these guys fantastic absolutely
The drummer ads such a powerful vibe when he gives that warrior like shout
Hermosa musica de batalla te alza el espiritu te saca de toda depresion.
I'm so glad to be german. We have many medieval castles where medieval festivals organized in summer with drum&pipes, market and stuff.
Where abouts from Germany?
Am Welsh. And a girl. Now I want to take the world on! Awesome xo
Siwkann
oh how i wish i could see then live just once. just went thru 2 back surgeries in 3 weeks the latter ebecause i was leaking spinal fluid. It feels like a scottish powow to me with the drums , my great greandma wan was annie hall of the mohwk tribe and drums have always touched my heart so. I hope thet continfor many years. they are awesome !!blessings to them all!
RUclips just don't do justice. Ya must see them live...the energy!! GMHG 2007-2008
Clan Lindsay - Endure Forte
ŚWIETNE!!! Musze mieć waszą płytę!Powodzenia!😄✌
I love them!!! Such high energy, and yes I too love a man with long hair in a kilt
Hello friends, i'm from México, and I like this music, It's very nice. I believe this People are crazy and play good music ha ha ha.
There is a difference between a National Heritage and an Ethnic one. Here in the US there are many people who say they are only American, but many who identify themselves as Irish American, Scottish American and so on. I am an Scottish American and can be proud of those Scots who came here to establish this Country such as James Wilson, John Paul Jones and many more. Without these great men this Country would not be here. Thank You Alba!!
oh my God!!! you're so great!!! I love it so much, that drums rock!
Amazing footage man. That tower is beautiful
Thank jeepers for these guys.....
Keeping my roots and sanity❤
Bloody marvellous...gota love the giant quasimodo guy. Awesome.
I thoroughly enjoyed that and Edinburgh is such a stunning capital.
all I can say is WOW!!! These people took my breath away and the gentlemen are very easy on the eye lol.
i can see them running across the stirling bridge in 1297 to beat edward I well armed forces . too bad that bridge is gone. FREEDOM!!!!!!
From their website:
"The Albannach tartan was designed specifically for the band and our fans, to celebrate our love of Scotland.
The colours chosen for this tartan represent Scotland, herself:
- The bright blue and white are for the Saltire
- The muted blue is for the numerous rivers and lochs throughout Scotland
- The dark purple is for the heather and the thistle
- The olive green is for the rolling hills
- The red is for the blood of those who fought for Scotland
- The black is for those who died in the name of freedom
The threads in the “Saltire” section add up to 13 and the red threads add up to 14… these “Flag and Blood” sections are 1314, the year Robert the Bruce lead at Bannockburn to re-establish Scotland’s independence."
shay nyc - you do realize that Mel Gibson is Australian, right?
I cant explain that either,I am American,never been to Scotland but my family is of Highland (Clans Davidson,Stewart,Douglas,MacFarlane)descent,why I can heal in like2 days and why this music is sooo cool...wild..methinks I need to go to the gathering in 2014..get some answers maybe?
I can't explain how this stirs me. I think I must have been there in a past life.
Same here man. I did find out I have Scottish ancestry though.
Scottish music..Scottish lands..Scottish culture ..Scottish outfits.. Scottish ACCENTS.. all that turns me on big time. Why i wasn't born in Scotland..why?!
Definitely sounds like something that'd happen before a rugby match, this'd really help build the atmosphere imo
Awesome loved this -- ty for posting (years later ty )
I saw them in abingdon virginia a long while ago! they were amazing! wish they would come back to virginia or tennessee! great band
I'm from Argentina, Love you people!
Albannach has a FB page, and I think the link to their website is on the page in the "about" section, also look under Amazon.com. Saw them in Greenville SC last Memorial Day weekend. They are outstanding.
Those drummers are unbelievable
I´am from Argentina and i love your music, pure energy!
Saw Albannach for the first time ever today at the Celtic Fling in Pa. They ROCK!
I would love to see Albannach perform in Scotland!
the homie on drums is loving life
I just think the music is amazing and I am proud to be a teuchter as this is my heritage and my children's too go albannach and clanadonia love them both xx
jamsie johnston....long haired kilt wearing drum warrior
rambo bambo thats jamsey
I love this XX soo much & thank you XX
As an American of Irish, Scottish and Nordic descent, my half Mexican kids grew up listening to this music. Here in the states they're not taught about their tribal European heritage so I teach them.
I was there yesterday! They're incredible!
I am soul deep Scottish...MacBurk...I cry when I listen to my heritage
YAAAAAAASSSS BRING OAN THE FESTIVAL, CANY WAIT FUR A FEW BEERS WI THIS RINGIN IN MA LUGS
Точнее,волынщикам.а
Видеооператору.просто.суперлайк
i'm of the macpherson clan of the greater chattan.love albannach.keep playin' .
Thank you for making this video.
Great music - Greeting from Poland! :D
mad respect for the dude rockin' out with a skirt and a tambourine.
@MsTrinity333 I tell you. My great Uncle was Will McQueen from Inverness. I am part Mohawk myself but the drums ah, they all speak the same language and these guys amaze me! Now if they hunt too well...then it is on!!!!!!
We saw this in Edinburgh live by the way xx big love keep doing what you doing XX
These guys played at my dads wedding!! was fucking nuts haha. love them!
The Dude with the long Hair has the best Time of his Life :D, he is enjoying it so much.
His name is Jamesie Johnston
Dope, Super Dope!
Love n Blessings Family!!!
i love Edinburg the most peaceful place in world i praye all days to St Margaret of Scoltand ..i dream bedore die go in Edinburg music festival