I don't know why, but I've always loved the sound of bagpipes. As far as I know, so have my siblings and many of my cousins. Yes, we have the Scots ancestry going on, but it couldn't be that simple.

Even Uillean pipes just connect to something deep inside.

I worked a company trade show many years ago. Found out that at the closing of the show, our company tradition was to blast "Amazing Grace". Sure enough, about 5 minutes to closing our booth got really crowded with people from other booths. I managed to snag a seat right up front. I think it was like being inside the bag. So much for being outside the box.

I think my favorite piece is "Going Home."

I hear Enter the Haggis (another fine Canadian group) also uses bagpipes in their music.