Instruments in progressive rock

[moses]

I'm not sure of any bands that use Uilleann pipes other than Iona, but I do love their sound. They're not quite like bagpipes - they tend to not use the drones in Iona, that goes a long way to removing the Scottish bagpipeyness (good word, huh?).

Anyhow, I'm not sure why I like them so much. Maybe because they just sound so peaceful to me. Maybe because I'm half Irish and it's bred into me. Iona sounds great when they mix this type of instrument with synths and electric guitars. You wouldn't think it would work, but it does.