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12th March 25, 06:08 AM
#40
 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Personally I would prefer the present-day musician to be clad in a more up to date outfit. That way the spectators will get an idea what more modern kilt attire is about and in consequence, the audience get a reminder that modern kilt attire is relevant to today.
That's the thing, musicians have to dress according to the gig.
We have bands here that plays American Civil War music on original instruments. Their band-books are reprints of an 1863 original. They're hired to play at Civil War events. They're not going to show up modern outfits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO_P3ONXtAk
We have bands that play Revolutionary War music. They play at 18th century themed events. The idea isn't to show the spectators what modern clothing looks like, it's to re-create a historical period.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPqzxY4rUGI
And more to the point, a Renaissance themed dance and the musicians expected to look the part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZrT4fMgFk
Last edited by OC Richard; 12th March 25 at 06:43 AM.
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