Bagpiper
Chris Gray - Piper & Pianist
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A Man's a Man for A' That (Robert Burns) on Highland Bagpipes
Chris Gray live in Marrickville, Sydney, Australia
'S truagh nach do dh'fhuirich mi tioram air tir
About Chris
Chris Gray is a Scottish Piper, Whistle Player, Pianist, Composer & Tutor based in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Bagpiper
Glasgow
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Performance details
I can perform outdoors
I have my own portable piano/keyboard
I can perform while walking around a venue
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Encore awards
3rd Encoreversary
Musicianship
Genres:
Traditional Scottish folk, Classical, Folk, Ceilidh, Jazz, Traditional Irish folk, Folk rock, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Covers
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Accompanist
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Song list
Bagpipes:
Scotland the Brave
Highland Cathedral
Amazing Grace
Mairi's Wedding
The Dark Island
Skye Boat Song
Flower of Scotland
Mist Covered Mountains
Hector the Hero
Auld Lang Syne
A Man's a man for a' that
Happy Birthday
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow
The Black Bear
Hielan' Laddie
Morag of Dunvegan
Green Hills
Battle's O'er
Bonnie Galloway
The Rowan Tree
The Water is Wide
High Road to Gairloch
We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa'
Flett from Flotta
Loch Ruan
Lochanside
Wings
Kilworth Hills
Murdo's Wedding
Bonnie Dundee
Brown Haired Maiden
Loch Rannoch
Paddy's Leather Breeches
Glasgow City Police Pipers
Kenny Gillies of Portnalong Skye
The Banjo Breakdown
The Curlew
Morag of Dunvegan
The Gael
The Atholl Highlanders
Leaving Port Askaig
Dalnahassaig
Susan MacLeod
Highland Wedding
Barren Rock of Aden
Piano:
Clocks (Coldplay)
The Scientist (Coldplay)
Comptine d'un autre été: l'après midi (Amélie)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
Pirates of the Carribean
Ae Fond Kiss (Robert Burns)
Swear it Again (Westlife)
Memory (from Cats the Musical)
Your Song (Elton John)
Imagine
Hallelujah
Pachelbel's Canon in D
Wonderwall
Bridge over Troubled Water
Can you Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John)
Shallow (A Star is Born)
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Despacito
Edelweiss (Sound of Music)
Autumn Leaves
The Final Countdown
Für Elise
Bach Prelude & Fugue in D Major
Maple Leaf Rag
Time (Inception)
Harry Potter Theme
Eastenders theme Tune
Christmas
Silent Night
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Jingle Bells
Good King Wenceslas
Happy Birthday
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow
Chris is happy to take requests across various genres.
Customer questions
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
If there are slight changes to timings after booking please just get in touch and let me know. I will always try to be as flexible as possible to make sure your event runs as smoothly as possible.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I don't currently offer DJ services.
How much time do you need to set up?
If piping at your event, usually 30 mins before the performance time to just tune the instrument and warm up. For piano, typically 1 to 1.5 hours if the venue doesn't have a suitable piano and I will be setting up my own electric keyboard.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
My set list has a huge range of different songs and styles to suit the occasion. As well as the songs noted I am more than happy to discuss specific choices to tailor to your event!
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes - I bring all equipment to perform. Depending on whether the venue has a suitable piano or not, I will bring my own electric keyboard and amp.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes certainly! If a song isn't included in my repertoire list there is still a possibility I will know it. if you have a special song in mind just get in touch and I will be happy to learn this for your event.
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £100 | |
Up to 1 hour | £160 | |
Up to 2 hours | £185 | |
Up to 3 hours | £210 |
NEW!Virtual services
Personalised Music Message
Book me to create a unique music video for you to send to a friend as a gift. This could be a birthday message, first dance song for a wedding anniversary, or just your friend's favourite song to cheer them up.
£15
Zoom bomb
I'll jump into your Zoom call and surprise your friends and colleagues with a unique song!
£50
Bespoke music video
I'll produce a unique music video with professional recording equipment. I can customise the video with your own branding and lyrics!
£100
Add-ons
Tune Commisssion
+£150
Reviews
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Professionalism
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