Anyone know Tartanic?

**Drillagent** · 30th January 09, 06:45 PM

In my search for celtic/Highland music, I ran across this group on YouTube. The pipers are excellent and the drummers use beats from other cultures. ie Spanish, Arabian, etc. They have a really good sound. But I can't find their CDs. If you go to Tartanic.com it says they disbanded in '07. But Tartanic.net seems to imply that they are alive and kicking and putting out new music. Does anyone know where I can get their music? I know I can get it from their website, but I'm picky about who I give my credit card number to. I've tried Napster and iTunes and they're not on those. Even Rathkeltair and Barleyjuice are on Napster. Here's a link to one of their studio sets and Thunderdrums.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOOukoj0AQo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXfrj...eature=related

Let me know what you think of them.

**Zardoz** · 30th January 09, 07:42 PM

Why yes, I know them pretty well. They are alive and kicking, and putting out plenty of music! Basically at this time Tartanic.net or their Myspace music page is gonna be your only source for their CDs, other than a live show, which is worth the trip!

As a side note, you might look up the band ' E Muzeki ' you may like some of their stuff.

**Drillagent** · 31st January 09, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

Why yes, I know them pretty well. They are alive and kicking, and putting out plenty of music! Basically at this time Tartanic.net or their Myspace music page is gonna be your only source for their CDs, other than a live show, which is worth the trip!

As it happens I will be TDY in AZ and plan on attending the AZ Ren Fest. I saw their calendar and they will be there. Looks like I'll get my CDs in person after all. Kilted Rebel will be there with me. If you're there, look for the ACU Sportkilts.

I love Enter the Haggis too. I have several of their tunes from Napster! One Last Drink is awesome and Ride My Monster is just too funny (freaks my 16yo daughter out).

**Retro Red** · 3rd February 09, 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by Drillagent

As it happens I will be TDY in AZ and plan on attending the AZ Ren Fest. I saw their calendar and they will be there. Looks like I'll get my CDs in person after all. Kilted Rebel will be there with me. If you're there, look for the ACU Sportkilts.

I love Enter the Haggis too. I have several of their tunes from Napster! One Last Drink is awesome and Ride My Monster is just too funny (freaks my 16yo daughter out).

So, when will you & Kilted Rebel be attending the AZ Ren Fest? It starts this coming weekend. Sounds like a good reason to gather the sizeable kilted Rabble here in the Valley for a warm welcome!

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**Drillagent** · 3rd February 09, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by Retro Red

So, when will you & Kilted Rebel be attending the AZ Ren Fest? It starts this coming weekend. Sounds like a good reason to gather the sizeable kilted Rabble here in the Valley for a warm welcome!

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If everything goes according to plan, we will be there the 14th. It will be interesting to see the fest again. Last time I was there was back in '03. But I didn't have a kilt back then. Ded Bob is hilarious, that will be cool to see again. Just point me to the serving Wench with the Mead!

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 7th February 09, 03:18 PM

We appeared with them at the Detroit Highland Games in 2008, and we destroyed a hotel bar during an impromptu session immediately following the Saturday sets. That's another story.

Let's just say that you will most likely NOT see them and Albannach at the same session. Those in the industry refer to Tartanic as the J.V.Albannach which is not entirely fair. They tend to wander off from the Celtic beat and bagpipes, and show their diversity. As far as the band members... they're great guys with a load of enthusiasm! That comes across in their shows. They're quite entertaining for the crowd.

**Jack Daw** · 2nd February 09, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

Why yes, I know them pretty well. They are alive and kicking, and putting out plenty of music! Basically at this time Tartanic.net or their Myspace music page is gonna be your only source for their CDs, other than a live show, which is worth the trip!

As a side note, you might look up the band ' E Muzeki ' you may like some of their stuff.

E Muzeki is defunct, Z. Wine and Alchemy is the new incarnation, without the fiddler. Here:

http://wineandalchemy.com/WineandAlchemy.html

**JolyStNicholas** · 5th May 09, 05:36 PM

Tartanic got a big thumbs up from my 11 year grandson. He loves the pipes and drums and came out to listen to them when I brought them up on You tube.

**Roderick** · 5th May 09, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by JolyStNicholas

Tartanic got a big thumbs up from my 11 year grandson. He loves the pipes and drums and came out to listen to them when I brought them up on You tube.

Kids love 'em. Watching the kids rock out to the pipes was as much fun as watching the lads perform the show itself. As well, my students in grades ten and eleven enjoy Adrian's reading of W.B. Yeats's "A Memory of Youth" off their album Unstoppable.