Saor Patrol - Duncarron (2012)

Saor Patrol - Scotlands Leading Medieval Rock Band
(pronounced 'shore' and comes from the Gaelic word ‘Saorsa’, meaning freedom / liberty)
From Central Scotland and Fife, the ancient Celtic Kingdom of Scotland,
Saor Patrol and their unique sound of Scotland in the 21st century, brings together the sounds of the past into the present and launches the listener into an 'Exciting Clann and almost Tribal Experience'.
Those that have stood before SAOR PATROL while performing live never forget the feeling of power the feed the crowd and the visual image of their live experience. The energy they share on stage and with their audience during a performance, with their vibrant pipe tunes and thundering drum rhythms please and excite many a crowd from all walks of life.
The sound that they started with was referred to as “Tribal Rock”. When they added the electric guitar some said it was “Celtic Rock”. When they shared a stage at a rock festival in England with Motorhead, their sound was refered to by Lemmy himself as “The Motorhead of Folk”. However over the years their sound has evolved into what is now refered to as Scottish Medieval Rock. A sound you will not forget.
Like Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Folk and many other sounds that have evolved from traditional Scottish music over the centuries, the music of Saor Patrol has too and this is their contribution!!
Still holding onto their unique sound and style they continue to combine old musical Celtic roots with the new. Covering both Genres of World music and Medieval Rock.
They are all volunteers of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a recognised Scottish Charity, whose primary aim is the promotion of Scottish Cultural and Heritage through Entertainment and Education.
Saor Patrols other mission is to promote at all times possible the Clanranald Trust for Scotland and all its projects. Duncarron medieval village being among the flagships of educational experiences in Scotland.
Duncarron:
Overlooking the gateway to the Scottish highlands Duncarron Fort stands proud on a hillside. Stir the clans within and feel the pounding pulse of the drums and the untamed power of the pipes…
(The "unplugged" version of 'Two Headed Dog', featuring only acoustic instruments)
In many ways, this album is Two Headed Dog: Duncarron Electric without the electricity, or at least without the electric guitar, or any guitar -- but simply pipes and drums, as it says on the cover. In fact, there's only one track of difference between the two discs (this contains "The Gaels" and the other has "The Irish"). It might even be the same album with the guitar tracks removed. Certainly it's a wild and woolly trip through Highland pipes and drums, intense and relentless. For those who love the pipes it would be a fearsome, noisy treat.