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Concert and Contest Performances The World's Best
Some Great Music - Fiddle and Bow
Colin
Grant, Sydney, Cape Breton
Every so often you discover a musician that plays pure
soul. Even more surprising when that player is the son of a good
friend. Colin Grant's father, John, a doctor in Sydney played for
the Captain in the 80's as part of the Clan MacFarlane Pipe Band.
Recently I received a copy of his latest CD, self titled, Colin
Grant. It combines spirited reels and driving jigs with a little for
everyone. Pipers will relate well to this foot stompin' music. If
only we could bring such lift to our highland pipe playin'. Some of
the titles are very quaint...or should I say unique. Try
"Drive 'er Like Ya Stole'er", "Bee Flat", "Jingrant on the Sheepskin
Fiddle" (his Dad) and "Off the Beaton Track", which I am sure is in
reference to the great Beaton fiddlers from Cape Breton. Well
anyway, I hope you enjoy this track entitled "The Bow and Arrow
Set", as much as I do. His CD and itinerary are both available at
the Colin Grant
Website.
Do You Remember The Red Hackle Pipe Band?
The 99P price tag is proof enough of the date of this album jacket (1971). The Red Hackle Pipe Band was a top contender through that time period. Under the leadership of John Weatherstone, BEM, MBE, they competed for several years at the CNE in Toronto. Beside PM Weatherstone in the photo is Malkie MacKenzie, the well known RSPBA adjudicator. On the right is PS Ian McIntyre - all old friends. Thanks to Allan Skalazub, ex Triumph Street Pipe Band, we have a recording of the Red Hackle in 1979. The opening tune has been the object of a long search - entitled "'Miss Laurie Jean Chilton" and composed by Iain MacCrimmon of Dundee, Scotland (formerly Edmonton, AB). Many knew this tune as the Triumph Street Pipe Band and it is good for the books that the correct name is published here. Many thanks to Iain. Click on the photo to download the Red Hackle at the World's Championships in 1979.
A Taste of the Todd Bar Recital 2008
Angus MacColl from Benderloch, Scotland - no doubt one of the best solo players in the world today. He just happens to have a lock on the Todd Bar Recital, year after year and 2008 was no exception. Listen to his fabulous March, Strathspey and Reel: The Highland Wedding, The Caledonian Society of London and Mrs. MacPherson of Inveran
Bruce Gandy
The US Piping Federation is an annual major for solo competitors held every June . Along with the champions banner, the winner often gains entry into the prestigious Glenfiddich contest later in the year at Blair Castle. Bruce this year took the double by winning both the MSR and Piobaireachd. This is quite common turf for Bruce as he won the London Society Gold medals back to back in 2002 and 2003. The Corner, as always, thanks Bruce for allowing the broadcast of his Leaving Lunga, Arniston Castle and The Brown Haired Maid
 Jack Lee Jack is one of the consummate performers of our age. Not only is he the holder of the coveted Gold Medals at both Inverness and Oban, but also the Pipe Sgt. of the five time World Champion SFU Pipe Band. His experience and accomplishments are all encompassing. It was a pleasure to spend a week with him at the Ontario School of Piping and even more of a thrill to attend his evening seminar on piobaireachd, from where this recording was made. Thanks to Jack for permitting it to be posted here. I hope you enjoy one of the great tunes - a set tune for the 2009 Silver Medal.
The Bench - Bob Worrall, Robert Wallace and Reay MacKay
Piobaireachd winner, James MacHattie accepting Overall Champion - Simon McKerrell the Dunbar trophy from Michele Curtis Piobaireachd First - James MacHattie - MacNeil of Barra's March Second - Simon McKerrell - Mrs. MacLeod of Talisker's Salute Third - Lionel Tupman - MacDonald of Kinlochmoidart's Lament No. 2 Ceol Beag First - Simon McKerrell - The Knightswood Ceilidh, Atholl Cummers, Bessie MacIntyre, Joe McGann's Fiddle and The Baldooser Second - Lionel Tupman - John MacFadyen of Melfort, Tulloch Castle, John Morrison of Assynt House, Lucy Cassidy, The Loch Ness Monster Third - James P. Troy - John MacColl's March to Kilbowie Cottage, Susan Macleod, The Smith of Chilliechassie, The Henningham Reunion, Caber Feidh Jig
Willie McCallum is undoubtedly the most consistent professional prize winner of this era. In addition to his record number of Glenfiddich championships, he is the holder of both Highland Society of London Gold Medals and the winner of every major prize available. Within the past year he has taken his musical skills into a new venture - partnering with Stuart McCallum in the design and manufacture of the McCallum McC2 pipe chanter. This coming summer will be the first full season for competitors using the new design and I am sure that Willie will lead the way once again! The Corner thanks Willie for allowing us to post him playing .
The Metro Cup 2008
Willie McCallum and Jack Lee Overall Winner, Willie McCallum Winner, Piobaireachd : Jack Lee, playing The Phantom Piper of Corrieyairack Second, Piobaireachd : Willie McCallum, playing The Earl of Ross's March Winner, Medley : Willie McCallum Second, Medley : Alastair Dunn Third, Medley : Jack Lee Thanks to Derek Midgely for all the recordings. Bagpipe Played by Alastair Dunn made by
Bruce Gandy at the Metro Cup - 2008
Listen to the performance of Bruce as he plays his medley at this year's Metro Cup. Bruce placed fourth with this performance behind Willie McCallum, Alistair Dunn and Jack Lee. Having heard the other performances, you will certainly agree that it had to be a close contest and a challenge for the adjudicators. It's far easier to just sit back and listen.
Winter Storm 2008
Jori Chisholm Bruce Gandy Matt Pantaleoni Gold Medal Piobaireachd Gold Medal - Ceol Beag Silver Medal Piobaireachd Other Winners Gold Medal Second - Andrew Hayes playing The Park Piobaireachd No. 2 Third - Ken Sutherland playing The Stewart's White Banner Silver Medal Second - Alex Gandy playing I am Proud to Play a Pipe Third - Brian Mackenzie playing Corrienessan's Salute Selected Performances Silver Medal Fourth - Jim Bell playing The Lament for the Castle of Dunyveg Fifth - Doug MacRae playing The Lament for the Castle of Dunyveg David McNally playing The Rout of the MacPhees Ceol Beag Second - Peter MacGregor Third - Andrew Hayes
The 12th Annual George Sherriff Memorial November 17, 2007
Ben McClamrock Faye Henderson Alastair Lee 6/8 Marches &Overall Winner Piobaireachd MSR
The Ontario School of Piping and Drumming
Listen to Angus MacColl, Jim McGillivray, Bruce Gandy, Ian K. MacDonald and Rob Crabtree plus a special performance from Wednesday, June 26, 2007 Angus MacColl playing the Battle of the Pass of Crieff
The William Livingstone Memorial Invitational May 13, 2006, Hamilton, ON Piobaireachd
The Old Men of the Shells - Setting 1
In Praise of Morag
Lament for Patrick Og MacCrimmon
Light Music
Bruce Gandy at St. Andrew's College, Aurora, Ontario
Let's have a listen to Bruce in recital at St. Andrew's College, Aurora, Ontario in 2002.
This recording is a cut from the 2003 CD, MasterPipers produced by Jim McGillivray and Rob Crabtree. The engineers were Doug Stronach and Andrew Lawson. If you would like to purchase the CD, please click on:
Courtesy of Bruce Gandy and Jim McGillivray
Andrew Bonar Congratulations to Andrew Bonar, a 25 year member of SFU, on his recent win in the Annual BC Pipers Knockout contest, held March 12, 2006 in Vancouver.
(recordings by Rob MacNeil, Bagpipe Music Writer) (posted by permission of Andrew Bonar)
Amazing what you find in the archives!
MacCrimmon Will Never Return The Mardi Gras Piping School Instructor's Recital February 24, 2006
Jim McGillivray, Rob Crabtree, The Captain, Jack Lee, Angus MacColl
The Metro Cup - hear Alen Tully's prize winning selection (by kind permission of Alen Tully and Eric Stein)
Hear the Silver and Gold Medal winning performances - Winter Storm - 2006 Ian Whitelaw and Lyric Todkill
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