MacMaster has toured with many famous performers, including the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Alison Krauss. She has appeared at many music festivals worldwide, including the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton, Celtic Connections in Scotland, and MerleFest in the United States.
The Drunken Piper
Natalie MacMaster Lyrics
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Far am bi mi fhìn is ann a bhios mo dhòchas
Far am bi mi fhìn is ann a bhios mo dhòchas
Far am bi mi fhìn is ann a bhios mo dhòchas
Far am bi mi fhìn bidh mo dhòchas ann
1
Siubhal air na cladaichean 's a' coiseachd air a' ghainmhich,
Siubhal air na cladaichean 's a' coiseachd air a' ghainmhich,
Far am bi mi fhìn bidh mo dhòchas ann
2
Théid mi fhìn is Sìne null gu taigh a' phìobair,
Théid mi fhìn is Sìne null gu taigh a' phìobair,
Théid mi fhìn is Sìne null gu taigh a' phìobair,
'S nì sinn brod an ruidhle leinn fhìn air an làr.
3
Is mar d'thoir am pìobair puirt dhuinn airson ruidhle,
Is mar d'thoir am pìobair puirt dhuinn airson ruidhle,
Is mar d'thoir am pìobair puirt dhuinn airson ruidhle,
Tha fìdheal aig a' chiobair is pìob aig a' cheard.
The Drunken Piper by Natalie MacMaster is a lively and energetic instrumental tune that celebrates the Scottish tradition of bagpiping. The song is meant to be played at a frenzied pace, with the frenetic rhythm of dancing feet and the skirl of the bagpipes translating into a celebratory drinking song.
The song is structured around an old Scottish folk rhyme with repeating lines that echo the sentiments of the ska music. The first verse speaks of a journey over coastal cliffs and shorelines, while the second verse talks of a piper and his music, and the final verse speaks of the joyful celebration of music that rings through the hills and valleys of Scotland.
Overall, The Drunken Piper is a spirited tune that captures the essence of Scottish music and the fun-loving joie de vivre of its people.
Line by Line Meaning
Far am bi mi fhìn is ann a bhios mo dhòchas
Where I myself am, there will be my hope
Siubhal air na cladaichean 's a' coiseachd air a' ghainmhich
Traverse the beaches and walk on the sand
Théid mi fhìn is Sìne null gu taigh a' phìobair
Myself and Sìne will go to the piper's house
'S nì sinn brod an ruidhle leinn fhìn air an làr
And we will play our fine pipes on the ground
Is mar d'thoir am pìobair puirt dhuinn airson ruidhle
The piper will play for us tunes for dancing
Tha fìdheal aig a' chiobair is pìob aig a' cheard
The shepherd has a whistle and the blacksmith a pipe
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.