Bagpipes Are SO Predictable

Today I went to a Relay For Life rally, and the ceremonial lighting of the candles featured a traditionally clad bagpipe player who played "Amazing Grace" over and over until he made it around one full lap. It was a nice memorial for those who've lost their lives to cancer.

Yet as he passed us by, I was distracted by his full on Scottish garb. I'm not sure of many things in this world, but one thing I am sure of is when I hear a bagpipe off in the distance, it is being played by someone in Scottish regalia. I'd like to be proven wrong on this. Next time I hear bagpipes, why couldn't I see a guy in jeans, a t-shirt, and a Red Sox cap? Or maybe a chick in a dress and flip-flops? Perhaps this extreme contrast of elements would create such a dissonant reaction in my cognition that I would simply vomit and pass out. I don't know.

And another thing, I can always be sure that if there is someone playing the pipes, he will play "Amazing Grace" if he isn't already. I mean, come on. Let's get creative. "Piano Man" is a great song that I am sure would sound great coming from this fine instrument. What do you think? Live's "I Alone?" Yes, I think so. R.E.M's "It's the End Of the World As We Know It?" A must hear.