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

IntroductionIntroduction 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 Music Traditional forms of Scottish music: Mouth Music Bothy Ballads Traditional forms of Scottish music: Mouth Music Bothy Ballads

Traditional Scottish Music Traditional Scottish instruments: Harp Pipes Fiddle Traditional Scottish instruments: Harp Pipes Fiddle

Traditional 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 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 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 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 “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 Artists 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 Artists 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”Mull of Kintyre 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”Mull of Kintyre

Modern Music by Scottish Artists 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 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 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 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?

ConclusionConclusion 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)

ConclusionConclusion 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. 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 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?