Been to the Highlands many times. I like the sound of 10 pipers or so playing together. My understanding is that pipes were not so much meant to frighten enemies in war, but that they could make their own army's soldiers braver, emboldening them.
And then - What is the definition of a gentlemen? Someone who knows how to play the bagpipes, but does not.
As for saxophones - What is the difference between a saxophone and a lawn mower? Lawn mowers tend to sound better in small ensembles, and when someone lends you their lawnmower, the usually want it back.
And then there is the guy who tried everything to get rid of his bagpipes, craigslist, ebay, etc., but could not unload them. So he had a great idea. He left them in the back seat of his car with the doors unlocked and the windows open. He went away for a day, and when he came back...he found three more sets of bagpipes in the back seat.
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