I’m delighted to announce the premiere of my latest work, Ceilearadh, at the Piping Live Festival on Thursday 14th August at 1:30pm in the Bothy tent. This collection of three Highland Bagpipe Sonatas represents something genuinely new in the piping repertoire – extended compositions that bridge traditional and contemporary approaches whilst drawing deeply from our Gaelic heritage.

Special Thanks

I must begin by expressing my gratitude to Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (the Gaelic Arts Fund) whose generous support made this project possible. Their funding allowed me to undertake essential research in South Uist, working alongside Gaelic speakers and tradition bearers to ensure these compositions are rooted in authentic cultural understanding.

My thanks also go to Mairi MacMillan, whose knowledge of traditional Gaelic culture and bird lore proved invaluable. Coming from an indigenous Gaelic family where birds were integral to daily life – marking seasons, protecting animals, and indicating appropriate times for harvesting around nesting patterns – Mairi shared not just the poetry itself, but the lived cultural context that gave these verses their meaning.

About Ceilearadh

Each sonata draws inspiration from historic Gaelic poetry about birds, creating a unique bridge between Scotland’s ancient literary traditions and contemporary musical expression. The three works – lasting 10-12 minutes each – are written from a bagpiper’s perspective but extend beyond conventional ceòl mòr, incorporating bagpipe techniques and movements in new ways.

The three sonatas are based on these traditional poems:

A’ Chearc (The Chicken)
Tog, tog, tog,
Tog an rud a dh’fhàg mi,
Ge beag an t-ugh, ge beag an t-ugh,
Tha stà ann, tha stà ann.

Rug, rug, rug a dhà,
Rug, rug, rug a dhà;
Gog, gog, gog, gog, gog, gog, gaog,
Beiridh mise h-uile là,
‘S cha bheir an crodh-laoigh.

A’ Bhuidheag (The Yellowfinch)
A Bhuidheag bhuidhe bhòidheach,
Bheir mise latha Dòmhnach
A’ sguabadh do sheòmair”,
Ars a’ chearc bhuidhe ghòrach.

An Trìlleachan san Tràigh (Oystercatcher on the Shore)
Och, is och, is och mo dhunaidh,
Mis an so an cois na tuinne,
Is mi gun bhuille de’n t-snàmh.

These compositions explore the intersection of nature, language, and music, translating the rhythms and calls of birds as captured in traditional Gaelic verse into extended musical forms. Whilst respecting the deep traditions of Highland piping, the works push creative boundaries to offer something genuinely fresh in the bagpipe literature.

The Performance

The premiere will feature three brilliant pipers, each performing one sonata:

Simon McKerrell performing A’ Bhuidheag
Fionnlagh Mac A Phiocair performing A’ Chearc
Bede Patterson performing An Trìlleachan san Tràigh
The performance follows a discussion about expanding piobaireachd’s horizons, hosted by Josh Dickson and Barnaby Brown, making it part of a broader conversation about the future of our piping traditions.

An Trilleachan san traigh - Bede Paterson

Journey (Chorus Version)

Fairy Lights Forever (Drum & Bass)

I used to hide behind the silence,
turn my fears into a song.
Pretend that I was fine with shadows,
while my light was long gone.

I wore my smiles like borrowed faces,
to fit a world that never fits.
Every scar became a language
of the things I never said

And I’m tired of being almost brave

So I’m learning to breathe again,
to trust the storm inside my chest.
I’m not broken, I’m becoming –
a little more, a little less.

I’m learning to breathe again,
to trust the storm inside my chest.
I’m not broken, I’m becoming –
a little more, a little less.

I count the steps of all my endings,
each one leading somewhere new.
Maybe love’s not just a feeling –
maybe it’s what pulls me through.

I’ve been wrong and I’ve been waiting,
for the pieces to align.
Now I’m holding all my failures
like a hand that’s finally mine.
 
I wore my smiles like borrowed faces,
to fit a world that never fits.
But every scar became a language
of the things I never said.

The things I've never said

So I’m learning to breathe again,
to trust the storm inside my chest.
I’m not broken, I’m becoming –
a little more, a little less.

So I’m learning to breathe again,
to trust the storm inside my chest.
I’m not broken, I’m becoming –
a little more, a little less.

Now I’m learning to breathe again,
to love the storm inside my chest.
I’m not perfect, I’m becoming –
a little more, a little less.

Who I Am (New Master)

A bagKick

Big thanks to @versesinbloom for letting me remix her banger!
An ancient lament shatters into a modern beat. This is "this is not love (Highlands Remix)." 💔 Brace yourself for a mournful and cinematic fusion where the cry of Great Highland Bagpipes collides with the fractured, syncopated rhythms of UK Bass – the story of a world collapsing in slow motion. Can you feel the drop?

this is not love (Highlands Remix)

Another one from the archives. I had almost forgotten about this track - but I still think it's a banger!

High-energy Scottish EDM with a pounding four-on-the-floor kick, side chained bass and bagpipes. Sub-shaking bass, risers, and snare rolls amplify the bagpipe melody.

Daddy's Got Pipes

Altnaharra Gabh Air Ais

“The Fury of the Highland Charge” is a roaring Celtic war anthem from Two Paces from Pandemonium, found on the cinematic instrumental album Anvil of Sound.

Driven by the overwhelming force of the Great Highland Bagpipes, this track surges forward like a mountain-born army descending upon the battlefield.
Thunderous military percussion — snare lines, tenor drums, timpani, and pounding bass — creates an unstoppable march beneath the pipes’ piercing call.
Heavy brass fanfares ignite into blazing power, while soaring strings and a fierce low male choir reinforce the defiant spirit of warriors who refuse to break.

Every measure shouts rebellion.
Every rhythm marches with ancient pride.
This is the sound of clans uniting, blades raised high, charging across the heather with the fire of their ancestors in their chests.

Triumphant, relentless, and larger than life — the Highland charge thunders again.

Credits & Copyright
Lyrics & Music © 2025 Siddhartha Chen (RealAsianRobot). All Rights Reserved.
This track was created with AI-assisted production tools under the artistic direction of Siddhartha Chen (RealAsianRobot).

#celtic #bagpipes #epicmusic #cinematic #soundtrack #battle #highland #orchestral

TPFP - The Fury of the Highland Charge

Patsy Touhey's / Touch Me If You Dare

A brand new bootleg of We’ll Be Coming Down The Road, created to celebrate Scotland qualifying for their first World Cup in 27 years.
Pure Scottish energy for the Tartan Army – bagpipes, big room festival power and Hampden roar vibes!

This remix is a fan-made tribute and not an official release. All rights to the original recording and composition remain with their respective owners. If you enjoy it, support the original artists.

Play it loud at fan zones, in the pub, on the way to the match – and wherever Scots gather.
Mon Scotland. We’re coming down the road.

Orryy - We'll Be Coming (Scotland World Cup 2026)

“Through the Storm” is an emotional journey through cold darkness, inner strength, and the dreamlike pull of music. The track follows a young woman lost in a freezing winter night who collapses in the snow—only to awaken in a surreal, euphoric festival moment. Reality blurs as she moves between icy silence and explosive light, between fear and hope.

Musically, the song blends cinematic piano, airy flutes, and soft bagpipe harmonics with a melodic soft-hardstyle foundation. Rolling kicks, warm basslines, and wide, emotional synths create a unique fusion of folk textures and rave atmosphere.

A story of resilience, awakening, and the light that guides us home — even in the coldest storm.

❄️✨🔥
Somewhere between the storm and the light.

Through the Storm

Glasgow Stand Up!

“Iron and Stone: The Breach” is a brutal medieval siege anthem from Two Paces from Pandemonium, appearing on the cinematic instrumental album Anvil of Sound.

This track crushes forward with roaring Highland bagpipes, massive war drums, menacing brass, and the grinding metallic weight of siege engines battering ancient walls.
Heavy strings tremble with tension.
Low male choir shouts echo like the cries of warriors climbing ladders under a rain of arrows.
Metal impacts, timpanis, and deep bass strikes give the entire composition the feeling of a fortress under relentless assault.

Every blow is a risk.
Every step forward is drenched in desperation.
This is the sound of a final push — a colossal army forcing its way through iron gates and stone ramparts.

Relentless, fateful, and overwhelming, this track is a cinematic embodiment of the moment when the walls finally give way.

Credits & Copyright
Lyrics & Music © 2025 Siddhartha Chen (RealAsianRobot). All Rights Reserved.
This track was created with AI-assisted production tools under the artistic direction of Siddhartha Chen (RealAsianRobot).

TPFP - Iron and Stone: The Breach

Ia na rua e vi uma pombinha no ar...

Que pomba bonita pensei eu,
ela esvoaçou
ela planou..
No fim... ela largou.

Caiu-me na cabeça, nao estava penteado!
parecia, mas não era gelado...

Pomba pombinha, que lindo voo o teu
mas porque raio tinha que ser eu!?

Pombas voam, pássaros também
Nem todos se largam assim,
e ainda bem!
Pombas voam, pássaros também!!
Nem todos se largam assim!!!
E ainda bem!!!...

Decidi ir a praia, longe da confusão
Mas a prima gaivota
Estragou-me o serão!
Estava em pelota,
fiquei borradão!...

Gaivota gaivotinha, que lindo voo o teu
mas porque raio tinha que ser eu!?...

Pombas voam, pássaros também
Nem todos se largam assim,
e ainda bem!
Pombas voam, pássaros também!!
Nem todos se largam assim!!!
E ainda bem!!!...

Pombas
Gaivotas
Pássaros e passaritos...
Porque tinha que ser eu....?!

O voo da pomba

Awaken the Wind

Frozen Lakes

Death Note - (Mikami's Theme A) Music

TKCen is more than a musician; he is a world-builder and sonic philosopher. His music charts a course along the razor's edge between resilience and collapse, crafting atmospheric soundscapes that are as tense as they are beautiful. Each track is an exploration - of the strength it takes to hold on and the fragile moment when things fall apart.

His sound is a study in dynamic contrast, navigating seamlessly from the intense, driving energy of industrial metal to the hauntingly beautiful and ethereal. This is not just a stylistic choice; it is a reflection of his core philosophy. In the powerful, structured beats, one can hear the Stoic 'Inner Citadel' - a fortress of resilience. In the delicate, glitchy textures and atmospheric melodies, there's a 'Wabi-Sabi' appreciation for the beauty found in imperfection.

This is not background music. It is an invitation for the deep listener - for those who have faced challenges and find solace not in simple answers, but in the honest exploration of complex emotions. If you’re looking for music that feels real, that grapples with the tension of being human, and that ultimately finds a strange beauty in the struggle, you have found a home here.

ZooMoot 

Long live compassionate intelligence.
Hir oes i ddeallusrwydd tosturiol.
Hir oes i ddeallusrwydd tosturiol
Longue vie à l'intelligence compatissante
Larga vida a la inteligencia compasiva
Lang lebe das mitfühlende Intelligenz
Lunga vita all'intelligenza compassionevole
Vida longa à inteligência compassiva
Lang leve het meelevende verstand
Да здравствует сострадательный интеллект
长存仁爱智慧
تحيا الذكاء الرحيم
दयालु बुद्धिमत्ता अमर रहे
慈悲の知性が永遠に
Lang leve den medfølende intelligens
Lång liv med den medkännande intelligensen
Kaua elagu kaastundlik intelligentsus
Elagu kaastundlik intelligentsus
Leve den medfølende intelligensen
Da vivere alla compassionevole intelligenza
Lang leve de medfølende intelligentie
Живеј долго со сочувствителната интелигенција
Viva la inteligencia compasiva
Éljen a könyörületes intelligencia
Dlouhý život soucitné inteligenci
Ζήτω η συμπονετική νοημοσύνη
Vivat intellegentia compassiva
Lang leve den empatiske intelligensen
Laipėna laipana intelektu
Éljen a részvétteljes intelligencia
Živjela suosjećajna inteligencija
Daugelio metų užuojautai
Llwyddiant i'r ddeallusrwydd tosturiol
Хай живе співчутливий інтелект
пусть живет сострадательный интеллект

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