theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Right, running commentary.........I've walked in to a college with Mercedes Girl to meet the Thai dance teacher and I've been mugged. There's 40 people here waiting for me to teach them a Scottish dance for a dinner dance tomorrow night. Being a resourceful man, I brought along my laptop and showed them this dance..... It's a rather aged group here so we had to call 2 ambulances to take away the first casualties......anyway we started again and I showed them this one.... Still too difficult.....so I've had to use that as the basis and bastardise it a little bit.......the good news is no one else has collapsed, I'll report back with further developments. Oh and the big dinner dance is tomorrow night, this is going to be fun. Edited June 27, 2013 by theblether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is that a demonstration of how scots girls go from guy to guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is that a demonstration of how scots girls go from guy to guy. Oh aye, by the way what a random way to spend a Thursday afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is that a demonstration of how scots girls go from guy to guy. Oh aye, by the way what a random way to spend a Thursday afternoon. Well I guess you have to do something with the weather you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Eh Harrry now they're practising Rock and Roll to Elvis.....Stuck On You They're good at this one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Looking forward to seeing your video of 40 Thais doing Scottish dancing. CCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Thai Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 If you can get them dancing to this Scottish tune, then I'll turn up, but only if you book the wee lassie to play live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XaZpnFJf0E 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Me too CCC, I'll make a point of getting it tomorrow night. The bad news for the assembled company is that I'm booked as the star turn singer. I can't believe it, it's going to be a car crash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 If you can get them dancing to this Scottish tune, then I'll turn up, but only if you book the wee lassie to play live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XaZpnFJf0E That was excellent I like Thai, first I've seen that.......this band are excellent, they have a poignant story, they commemorate the Scots and Irish that fought with the Mexicans at The Alamo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Anyway, it was good to watch the dance practise today, we'll see how it goes tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Great. Will there be a ceilidh soon? Edited June 27, 2013 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 If you can get them dancing to this Scottish tune, then I'll turn up, but only if you book the wee lassie to play live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XaZpnFJf0E That was excellent I like Thai, first I've seen that.......this band are excellent, they have a poignant story, they commemorate the Scots and Irish that fought with the Mexicans at The Alamo. That fought with the Mexicans???? There were 4 Scots who helped Davy Crockett fight against the Mexicans, also, there was a Scot from Edinburgh who fought with Custer at the Little Big Horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) If you can get them dancing to this Scottish tune, then I'll turn up, but only if you book the wee lassie to play live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XaZpnFJf0E That was excellent I like Thai, first I've seen that.......this band are excellent, they have a poignant story, they commemorate the Scots and Irish that fought with the Mexicans at The Alamo. That fought with the Mexicans???? There were 4 Scots who helped Davy Crockett fight against the Mexicans, also, there was a Scot from Edinburgh who fought with Custer at the Little Big Horn. Yup, and there were several Irish and Scots thought fought with the Mexicans against the land grabbers. The real story of the Alamo is an interesting one, and another uncomfortable truth for many Americans. Don't get me started on that though I got in trouble enough re history last week Eh......I suppose I better give you this link, you won't enjoy it though. http://legacy.utsandiego.com/news/mexico/20050317-9999-1n17mexirish.html Edited June 27, 2013 by theblether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 If you can get them dancing to this Scottish tune, then I'll turn up, but only if you book the wee lassie to play live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XaZpnFJf0E That was excellent I like Thai, first I've seen that.......this band are excellent, they have a poignant story, they commemorate the Scots and Irish that fought with the Mexicans at The Alamo. That fought with the Mexicans???? There were 4 Scots who helped Davy Crockett fight against the Mexicans, also, there was a Scot from Edinburgh who fought with Custer at the Little Big Horn. Yup, and there were several Irish and Scots thought fought with the Mexicans against the land grabbers. The real story of the Alamo is an interesting one, and another uncomfortable truth for many Americans. Don't get me started on that though I got in trouble enough re history last week That's something else I've learned, I didn't know that some Scottish and Irish fought with the Mexicans, Anyway I am more into Irish history than American history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Don't get me started on Irish history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Don't get me started on Irish history Maybe we have a new thread for this... for the time being a little story about bagpipes in Thailand. The Great Highland Bagpipe (a' phìob mhòr) was adopted in Thailand; around 1921, King Rama VI ordered a set to accompany the marching exercises of the Sua Pa, or Wild Tiger Corps. This was a royal guard unit which had previously practised to the sounds of an oboe called Pi Chawa. Although the bagpipes arrived from the British Isles with a user's manual, no one was able to figure out how to play them, so bassoon player Khun Saman Siang-prajak went to the British Embassy and learned how to play the instrument with the British soldiers, and then became instructor to the rest of the Corps. The band, which plays Thai as well as Scottish tunes, still practices at Vachiravuth High School in Bangkok, which is named for Rama VI. Bibliography Roongruang, Panya (1999). Thai Classical Music and its Movement from Oral to Written Transmission, 1930-1942: Historical Context, Method, and Legacy of the Thai Music Manuscript Project. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University, p. 146. Edited June 27, 2013 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 It certainly is an international music now.......and I don't blame the Thais for not being able how to work out how to play using a manual A ceilidh in Chiang Mai, now that would be good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Thai Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Not Just American/Mexican history. Here is an excellent blog which relates Irish involvement around the world. I won't post the text from the blog, as I don't want to go off topic. http://brenspeedie.blogspot.ie/2008/03/what-did-irish-ever-do-for-us-part-3.html ...America/Mexico http://brenspeedie.blogspot.ie/2007/08/what-did-irish-ever-do-for-us-irelands.html ....Austria http://brenspeedie.blogspot.ie/2010/11/what-did-irish-ever-do-for-chile.html ....Chile http://brenspeedie.blogspot.ie/2007/09/what-did-irish-ever-do-for-us.html .. India/Pakistan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Isnt it confusing everyone is wearing a dress.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Ah, fond memories of Scottish dance lessons at the British Club in preparation for the St Andrew's ball at the Dusit. Good times! I seem to remember there were a few Thais at the lessons too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Don't get me started on Irish history I'm the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Isnt it confusing everyone is wearing a dress.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Ah, fond memories of Scottish dance lessons at the British Club in preparation for the St Andrew's ball at the Dusit. Good times! I seem to remember there were a few Thais at the lessons too. If I have time I'll teach the dance class how to do the more complex dances, they are fast learners and even better, they are enthusiastic. I'd love to see a ceilidh taking place at some point, and there are three separate dates that would work well.....St Andrews ( Nov 30 ), Hogmanay ( 31 Dec ) and Burns Supper ( 25 Jan ). I wanted to do a get together last year but the pressure of work ensured I wasn't in Thailand at Christmas. The good thing about this group is that they have a monthly dance anyway, which is well attended, so any event piggy backing on their dance would be sure of a good turnout. That's a start. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionluke Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 http://youtu.be/RmFf2OfiGxM I am bored with branding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) http://youtu.be/RmFf2OfiGxM I am bored with branding Ah but it's such a strong brand sir. When you see these guys live in Glasgow it fairly gets you going....... Last of The Mohicans...... Edited June 27, 2013 by theblether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionluke Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 http://youtu.be/T3ZxyrLw128 mare keechs in apoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionluke Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) http://youtu.be/DDDbv1sFZ1w These lads http://youtu.be/3PYBtsFBQ1U Mon ye Scots Internationale Edited June 27, 2013 by onionluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 http://youtu.be/DDDbv1sFZ1w These lads http://youtu.be/3PYBtsFBQ1U Mon ye Scots Internationale Chai, Chai........The Bluebell Polka......I'll need to teach the Thais this one....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionluke Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) http://youtu.be/DDDbv1sFZ1w These lads http://youtu.be/3PYBtsFBQ1U Mon ye Scots Internationale Chai, Chai........The Bluebell Polka......I'll need to teach the Thais this one....... hod on tae yer skirt man was it a strip the willow but thanks for the school memories http://youtu.be/NbBJfSaXD1s Edited June 27, 2013 by onionluke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr Strange Posted June 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2013 amazing live fusion band of Scottish sounds with modern beats and inventors of the genre 'acid croft' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_TdfGa8ALQ And again amazing live; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MawaHGXMRoo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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