Scottish Music Pippa Lawson, Debbie MacDonald, Pippa Lawson, Debbie MacDonald, Hana McCarley and Mairi Patterson. Pippa Lawson, Debbie MacDonald, Pippa.

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Pippa Lawson, Debbie MacDonald, Pippa Lawson, Debbie MacDonald, Hana McCarley and Mairi Patterson.Hana McCarley and Mairi Patterson. Pippa Lawson, Debbie MacDonald, Pippa Lawson, Debbie MacDonald, Hana McCarley and Mairi Patterson.Hana McCarley and Mairi Patterson.

Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction

Traditional forms of Scottish music

Scottish music by Non-Scottish artists

Modern music by Scottish artists

Scottish music in the media

Conclusion

Seminar Tasks

Traditional forms of Scottish music

Scottish music by Non-Scottish artists

Modern music by Scottish artists

Scottish music in the media

Conclusion

Seminar Tasks

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Traditional forms of Scottish music:

Mouth Music

Bothy Ballads

Traditional forms of Scottish music:

Mouth Music

Bothy Ballads

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Traditional Scottish instruments:

Harp

Pipes

Fiddle

Traditional Scottish instruments:

Harp

Pipes

Fiddle

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Scotch Snap- Porter and Prince (2010) felt it was used in ‘authentic’ Scottish music.

Ceilidhs- then and now

‘...an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment including music, song and dance.’ Wilson and Murphy (2008:40)

Scotch Snap- Porter and Prince (2010) felt it was used in ‘authentic’ Scottish music.

Ceilidhs- then and now

‘...an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment including music, song and dance.’ Wilson and Murphy (2008:40)

Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish artistsScottish artists

Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish artistsScottish artists

The Rankin Family

Canadian band who sound Scottish

Use of gaelic in songs and traditional sounding instruments

Cape Breton gained many Scottish families during the Highland Clearances - developed from there?

The Rankin Family

Canadian band who sound Scottish

Use of gaelic in songs and traditional sounding instruments

Cape Breton gained many Scottish families during the Highland Clearances - developed from there?

Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish artistsScottish artists

Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish artistsScottish artists

Neil Bayfield Ceilidh Band

All English born and raised members

Quote - “We are a traditionally Scottish ceilidh band”

Stong interest in Scottish heritage

Neil Bayfield Ceilidh Band

All English born and raised members

Quote - “We are a traditionally Scottish ceilidh band”

Stong interest in Scottish heritage

Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish artistsScottish artists

Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish sounding music by Non-Scottish artistsScottish artists

Wicked Tinkers

American celtic/bagpipe band

Founder always been interested in bagpipes

Wicked Tinkers

American celtic/bagpipe band

Founder always been interested in bagpipes

Can they still be classed as Can they still be classed as

“Scottish?”“Scottish?”Can they still be classed as Can they still be classed as

“Scottish?”“Scottish?”

Two sides of argument

- not from Scotland so no

- sound Scottish and use all Scottish traditions so yes

Personally I feel they can be classed as Scottish

Two sides of argument

- not from Scotland so no

- sound Scottish and use all Scottish traditions so yes

Personally I feel they can be classed as Scottish

Modern Music by Scottish Modern Music by Scottish ArtistsArtists

Modern Music by Scottish Modern Music by Scottish ArtistsArtists

Amy MacDonald

Barrowland Ballroom

‘This is Life’ sold 3million Copies

Cover of Dougie MacLean’s Caledonia

Amy MacDonald

Barrowland Ballroom

‘This is Life’ sold 3million Copies

Cover of Dougie MacLean’s Caledonia

Modern Music by Scottish Modern Music by Scottish ArtistsArtists

Modern Music by Scottish Modern Music by Scottish ArtistsArtists

Paul McCatney

1977

I certainly loved Scotland enough, so I came up with a song about where we were living; an area called Mull of Kintyre. It was a love song really, about how I enjoyed being there and imagining I was travelling away and wanting to get back there”

Paul McCatney

1977

I certainly loved Scotland enough, so I came up with a song about where we were living; an area called Mull of Kintyre. It was a love song really, about how I enjoyed being there and imagining I was travelling away and wanting to get back there”

Modern Music by Scottish Modern Music by Scottish ArtistsArtists

Modern Music by Scottish Modern Music by Scottish ArtistsArtists

•Snow Patrol

•Met in Scotland

•Paul Wilson from Kinlochleven

Sandi Thom from Aberdeen

Dropped by her label

2009 Greatest Hits Album

•Snow Patrol

•Met in Scotland

•Paul Wilson from Kinlochleven

Sandi Thom from Aberdeen

Dropped by her label

2009 Greatest Hits Album

Scottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the Media

Scottish music by Scottish artists used in adverts?

Traditional sounding music but not made by Scottish artists?

Scottish music by Scottish artists used in adverts?

Traditional sounding music but not made by Scottish artists?

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Caledonia advert – Homecoming 2009

Good portrayal of Scotland

Visit Scotland advert

Brilliant portrayal of the country

Not traditionally Scottish Sounding??

Caledonia advert – Homecoming 2009

Good portrayal of Scotland

Visit Scotland advert

Brilliant portrayal of the country

Not traditionally Scottish Sounding??

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Visit Scotland

Traditional Sounding music.

But is it…..?????

Glasgow with Style

New and Modern

Traditional music… does it fit?

Visit Scotland

Traditional Sounding music.

But is it…..?????

Glasgow with Style

New and Modern

Traditional music… does it fit?

ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion

Scottish Music is.....

Traditional Celtic folk music, bagpipes

Made by anyone from across the globe

Unites Diaspora by helping to create and imagined sense of their Identity

‘Purposes of Self-identification- as a means of building group solidarity and distinguishing themselves from dominant culture...’ Haviland et. Al (2008, pg. 338)

Scottish Music is.....

Traditional Celtic folk music, bagpipes

Made by anyone from across the globe

Unites Diaspora by helping to create and imagined sense of their Identity

‘Purposes of Self-identification- as a means of building group solidarity and distinguishing themselves from dominant culture...’ Haviland et. Al (2008, pg. 338)

ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusionModern Scottish Artist who produce non-traditional Scottish Music should have their music considered in its own right.

Biffy Clyro - should not be considered Scottish rock music.

Develops a need to create a new genre for every group based on their nationality.

Modern Scottish Artist who produce non-traditional Scottish Music should have their music considered in its own right.

Biffy Clyro - should not be considered Scottish rock music.

Develops a need to create a new genre for every group based on their nationality.

Discussion TopicsDiscussion TopicsDiscussion TopicsDiscussion Topics

Do Artist like Franz Ferdinand, Biffy Clyro and Annie Lennox achieve better fame by not actively Promoting their Scottishness - do they risk alienating the masses?

Do Artist like Franz Ferdinand, Biffy Clyro and Annie Lennox achieve better fame by not actively Promoting their Scottishness - do they risk alienating the masses?