Chris Gray Music - Piper & Pianist

Description

Available to take bookings for a range of events including:
• Weddings & Funerals
• Private Functions
• Burns’ Suppers
• Playing for Highland Dancers
• Any other events!
Also available for teaching, composition and recording work.

Set-List

Bagpipes:
Scotland the Brave
Highland Cathedral
Amazing Grace
Mairi's Wedding
Loch Lomond
The Dark Island
Skye Boat Song
Flower of Scotland
Bonnie Lass of Fyvie
I love a Lassie
Stop Your Tickling Jock
Mist Covered Mountains
Going Home
Leaving Home
Hector the Hero
Auld Lang Syne
Mull of Kintyre
Flowers of the Forest
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 of Tyrol
The Battle's O'er
Bonnie Galloway
The Rowan Tree
The Water is Wide
She Moved through the Fair
High Road to Ga ... irloch
We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa'
Flett from Flotta
Loch Ruan
Lochanside
Flett from Flotta
Castle Dangerous
Battle of Waterloo
Wings
Kilworth Hills
Murdo's Wedding
Bonnie Dundee
Brown Haired Maiden
Loch Rannoch
Sine Bhan
Paddy's Leather Breeches
Glasgow City Police Pipers
Rory MacLeod
Kenny Gillies of Portnalong Skye
The Banjo Breakdown
The Curlew
Morag of Dunvegan
The Gael
Farewell to Govan
Dawning of the Day
The Atholl Highlanders
The Glendaruel Highlanders
Farewell to the Creeks
Leaving Port Askaig
Dalnahassaig
Susan MacLeod
Highland Wedding
Barren Rocks of Aden
Hills of Argyll
Fear a Bhata
La Boum
The Battle of the Somme
The Heights of Dargai
Loch Rannoch
Piano:
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
The River Flows in You (Yiruma)
I Giorni (Ludivico Einaudi)
Primavera (Ludivico Einaudi)
Nuvole Bianche (Ludovico Einaudi)
Clocks (Coldplay)
The Scientist (Coldplay)
Comptine d'un autre été: l'après midi (Amélie)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Pirates of the Carribean
Ae Fond Kiss (Robert Burns)
My Love is like a red, red rose (Robert Burns)
Caledonia
Wild Mountain Thyme
Loch Lomond
Swear it Again (Westlife)
Memory (from Cats the Musical)
Your Song (Elton John)
Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
Hey Jude
Imagine
Hallelujah
Pachelbel's Canon in D
Home (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros)
Where do you go to my lovely (Peter Sarstedt)
Wonderwall
Girls Like You (Maroon 5)
Love Story – Taylor Swift
All of me – John Legend
Bridge over Troubled Water
Can you Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John)
Shallow (A Star is Born)
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
Margaret's Waltz
Christmas
Silent Night
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Jingle Bells
Good King Wenceslas
In the Bleak Midwinter
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
O Come All Ye Faithful
Happy Birthday
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow
For any songs you would like played that are not on this list, just get in touch! Read More

Biography

Chris Gray is one of Scotland’s most sought-after multi-instrumentalists. Originally from Lockerbie in the South West of Scotland, Chris is a piper, pianist, whistle player, composer and teacher of great versatility.
Chris has been performing at a range of events including weddings, festivals, funerals, corporate events and more for over 15 years. Performance highlights include festivals in Wickham (England), Ortigueira (Spain), Lorient (France), and solo piano at Blair Castle (Scotland) for Keepers of the Quaich banquets. Chris has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival live on BBC Radio Sc ... otland Pipeline with his trio, and as part of the backing band both with the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland and Inveraray & District Pipe Band. He has also piped with Inveraray & District Pipe Band, and with them has won the 2017 World Pipe Band Championships as well as the Scottish, British & European Championships. Chris performed solo and alongside the Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the Basel International Tattoo 2019 (Switzerland). Outside of playing traditional music, Chris has also performed in the world of musical theatre, playing keys for The Wedding Singer production at Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow in March 2019.
As a composer and arranger, Chris’ work has included arranging music for the Fraser Shaw Trust, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) and a Royal Air Force performance for HM The Queen & The Royal Family. His arrangement of ‘MacKintosh’s Lament’ for piano, strings and vocals has reached audiences worldwide and was included in Eddi Reader’s programme on Scala Radio, exploring links between classical and folk music. In November 2021 Chris’ released his first collection of music, ‘Chris Gray’s Contemporary Tunes from Scotland’. The tune book is the culmination of years of composing, and the tunes are reflective of his strong upbringing with traditional music. Chris continues to take new strides in his composing and arranging, harvesting a continued love for all things music.
In January 2020, at Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Chris released his self-titled debut album. It features all original compositions, rooted in the tradition of folk music, arranged for a multi-instrumental ensemble. Chris was a 2021 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year semi-finalist, and received a MMus Scottish Music Degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He was also one of the Pipers of the Scottish Session Orchestra that recorded for Hans Zimmer’s Dune film soundtrack.
Chris’ playing is hugely influenced by his time spent listening to and playing folk music from a young age. During his time at the RCS, Chris studied traditional and classical music with acclaimed Irish pianist Mary McCarthy. In 2018, Chris spent a semester at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, experiencing a new influence of rich Swedish folk culture whilst simultaneously studying with jazz/folk piano maestro Arne Forsén. In May 2019, Chris released an EP with Swedish fiddler and singer Kristina Leesik – the result being a fusion of their shared passion for both Celtic and Scandinavian folk music. Kristina & Chris performed a sold out show in Stockholm for the EP release.
As well as having performed internationally in Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia and Oman, Chris is in high demand as a teacher. In addition to his own tuition both in-person and online, he has held positions as a piano instructor at Riverside Music College in Glasgow (Scotland), and as a piping instructor at the renowned Scots College in Sydney (Australia). During his time in Australia, Chris performed at numerous folk clubs and at the Parliament of New South Wales. Read More

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Experience

Chris Gray is one of Scotland’s most sought-after multi-instrumentalists. Originally from Lockerbie in the South West of Scotland, Chris is a piper, pianist, whistle player, composer and teacher of great versatility.
Chris has been performing at a range of events including weddings, festivals, funerals, corporate events and more for over 15 years. Performance highlights include festivals in Wickham (England), Ortigueira (Spain), Lorient (France), and solo piano at Blair Castle (Scotland) for Keepers of the Quaich banquets. Chris has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival live on BBC Radio Sc ... otland Pipeline with his trio, and as part of the backing band both with the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland and Inveraray & District Pipe Band. He has also piped with Inveraray & District Pipe Band, and with them has won the 2017 World Pipe Band Championships as well as the Scottish, British & European Championships. Chris performed solo and alongside the Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the Basel International Tattoo 2019 (Switzerland). Outside of playing traditional music, Chris has also performed in the world of musical theatre, playing keys for The Wedding Singer production at Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow in March 2019. Read More

Previous Clients

Royal Air Force
Citibank
Parliament of New South Wales
University of Strathclyde
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Venues played:
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
The Hallenstadion, Zürich,
Oran Mor, Glasgow
Blair Castle
Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Wedding Venues:
Lodge on Loch Lomond
The Cruin, Loch Lomond
Citation, Glasgow
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
Springkell, Eaglesfield
The Den at Culross
Trades Hall of Glasgow

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Virtual Services Offer

Online Performances/Teaching

To book me for your online event or for online teaching please get in touch.