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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
Traditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish Music
Traditional forms of Scottish music:
Mouth Music
Bothy Ballads
Traditional forms of Scottish music:
Mouth Music
Bothy Ballads
Traditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish Music
Traditional Scottish instruments:
Harp
Pipes
Fiddle
Traditional Scottish instruments:
Harp
Pipes
Fiddle
Traditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish MusicTraditional Scottish Music
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?
Scottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the Media
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??
Scottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the MediaScottish Music in the Media
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?