The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band - March Of The Pipers

getsource

Review by Mike Schroder

March Of The Pipers – A Brass & Military Banger That Still Kicks Ass (1962) Alright, let’s get one thing straight: March Of The Pipers by The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band isn’t just some dusty old record your granddad forgot in the attic. This thing slaps harder than most modern crap clogging up Spotify playlists today. Released way back in ’62 across Canada and the UK on labels like Dominion and Talisman, it’s got that raw, unfiltered energy only a pissed-off bagpipe can deliver. If you’re into pipe-and-drum madness or marches that make your chest vibrate, this album is basically required listening. First off, shoutout to Engineer C. Watson for not over-polishing this beast—he kept it real. Same goes for Producer T.B. Laing, who clearly knew when to step back and let those pipes scream. And props to the Scottish Tourist Board for snapping pics that somehow capture the vibe of kilts flapping in the Highland wind. You feel me? Now, onto the tracks. There’s “Drum Fanfare,” which hits you like a freight train right outta the gate. It’s short but brutal—those drums don’t mess around. They hit so hard they might as well be punching you in the face. Then there’s “Highland Schottische,” which sneaks up on you with its swagger. It’s playful yet sharp, kinda like watching someone dance while holding a massive sword. You won’t forget these two anytime soon because they stick to your brain like chewing gum under a desk. The rest of the album? Solid gold. From the relentless stomping of “6/8 Marches” to the haunting beauty of “Gaelic Air,” every track has its own personality. Even the jigs—yes, plural, because they threw THREE at us—are wild enough to make you spill your pint mid-celebration. But here’s the kicker: this album wasn’t made for streaming algorithms or TikTok trends. It’s pure grit, born from an era where music had guts and soul. Listening to it now feels almost rebellious, like flipping off all the auto-tuned nonsense dominating airwaves today. So yeah, give March Of The Pipers a spin if you want something real. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining about the racket. Oh, and fun fact: rumor has it even the Queen herself gave this album a nod back in the day. Bet she didn’t bang her head to “Three Jigs,” though. Or did she?

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: the-edinburgh-police-pipe-band-march-of-the-pipers.zip
  • MP3 size: 53.9 mb
  • FLAC size: 330.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
March, Strathspey And Reel
Retreats
Jigs
Drum Fanfare, Highland Schottische
Waltz Selection
6/8 Marches
Gaelic Air, Three Jigs

Images

descargar álbum The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band - March Of The Pipers
Album herunterladen The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band - March Of The Pipers
lataa albumi The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band - March Of The Pipers
télécharger l'album The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band - March Of The Pipers

Catalog Numbers

  • 1252
  • STAL 5003, 1E 048 ◦ 04342

Labels

  • Dominion
  • Talisman , Talisman

Listen online

  • écouter en ligne
  • ascolta in linea
  • online luisteren
  • lyssna på nätet
  • escuchar en línea
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lytte på nettet
  • online anhören
  • ouvir online

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Mono
  • Reissue
  • Stereo

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyE.M.I. Records
Printed ByGarrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Published ByKerrs Music Corp. Ltd.

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerC. Watson
Photography ByScottish Tourist Board
ProducerT.B. Laing

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: Mecolico
  • Other (Printer's code / date stamp): 7004 TPS

About The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band

After local government reorganisation on 1975 the City of Edinburgh Police Pipe Band became known as the Lothian and Borders Police Pipe Band. On that date the police forces of the City of Edinburgh, Lothian and Peebles and Berwick, Roxburgh and Selkirk were amalgamated to form the Lothian & Borders Police. The City of Edinburgh Police Pipe Band was formed about 1890, originally wearing the "Red Ross" Tartan. Since 1948, however, the Band has worn the "Prince Charles Edward Stuart" tartan.

Name Vars

  • City Of Edinburgh Police Pipe Band
  • Edinburgh City Police Band
  • Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band
  • Edinburgh Police Pipe Band
  • The City Of Edinburgh Police Pipe Band
  • The Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band

Members

  • Donald Shaw Ramsay

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *March Of The Pipers* by The Edinburgh Police Pipe Band, released in 1962, blends traditional Scottish sounds with military precision. It’s not just bagpipes—there are jigs, waltzes, and even a drum fanfare. Fun detail: the Scottish Tourist Board handled the photography, giving it an authentic local touch. Plus, it came out in both Canada and the UK, showing how far Scottish music traveled back then. Not your everyday record!