Alen Bell with 2 penny whistles messing about in the practice room

[@rickrickard2788]

I wonder if people really understand how good this is: To play some of those parts towards the end? One whistle has to be played with MORE force/(breath), to INCREASE/Raise the octave, and the other with LESS. So, not only is he playing as he is with his fingers? His mouth, also, is doing double duty, along with his lungs. I've no doubt this gentleman will be able to, (or already has), curse his DI out of one side of his mouth, while saying "Yes Sir!", out of the other!

[@nicholaslong6837]

It's not too hard to enter the second register with a high tin whistle. It's actually much harder to stay in the lower octaves sometimes lol

[@Ten-xv3zi]

they are both the same octive at the same time like you said it is very very difficult to do two different octives on different whistles at the same time

[@mountfields]

What a talented chap. Hope he fairs well in the armed forces, as well as all the other lads and lasses........

[@IrishRanger2452]

Ive lost count how many times I watched this down the years and it always brings a smile to my face, well done Alen, I would love to hear more. FAB

[@longbowbanjoAL]

awww come on those guys in the background shouldve applauded lol

[@dedpoptart]

"Again steve?"

[@talonbertrand5133]

You don't need applause when you are that good

[@Rokybizy]

You mean danced.

[@longbowbanjoAL]

@@Rokybizy that too lol

[@donalddumas6987]

What tune is he playing? I should know this.

[@tonycraig6150]

Fantastic Alan. Was great to see you tonight after 17 years and to listen to you play. Such talent - a beautiful gift.

[@PTunnelly]

17 years?! how old is this guy?

[@cowsaysmoo122]

"Chase me Charlie" is the name of the song

[@bydand9148]

Cock of the north

[@sebastianmacduck2222]

Ne...Cock of the North

[@alvarodumain5057]

This was one of the videos which got me into the tin whistle, and all I can say when revisiting after around four months of learning is that now I can fully understand how incredible it is what he's doing. Bravo!

[@robinbarrett6671]

Probably sick of hearing it.

[@alvarodumain5057]

@@robinbarrett6671 Doesn't make it any less impressive

[@keitharoo1962]

That was INSANE!!!!! I'm so glad it was recommended. Wow.

[@ProfileP246]

This is no ordinary musician, this is genius!

[@jbnorthrup]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this. He's so good! To play both like that, so fast and so well. What a treat, big smiles here! God bless you all!

[@SophieWeberHaibl]

Alan Bell is a very gifted musician, and his performance here on the penny whistle is so skilled and wonderful. Sergeant Bell is just as skilled on the flute and the piccolo with The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland - so now, hearing and seeing him also playing the flute with the Band is fantastic! Bravo Sergeant Bell! :-) And let's not forget that Alan Bell has such a beautiful, heartfelt voice. It would be wonderful to hear and see him sing more with the Band as well. :-)

[@TachyBunker]

There's no such thing as "gifted". We all worked for the skills and talents to build.

[@voidremoved]

@@TachyBunker i was gifted with these good looks i did no work to look this good at all. so you are wrong

[@sb3nder]

@@voidremoved call that talent

[@jasonkenny2383]

No arguments there, looks talent and much more in large proportions!! I enjoyed this every time i saw it at my time in R Irish band. Great days and guy 😊​@voidremoved

[@elmobuggerlugs1]

So funny and so talented, when others kept entering the room etc, loved it x

[@YaofuZhou]

Put smile on my face! Thank you for the performance!

[@31011962singapore]

Pure brilliance!

[@ScratchyBaws]

Did they forget how to clap?. That was amazing.

[@job94ellistown]

Met Alan yesterday in Dublin at the RBL Somme ceremony, originally met him at the same event last year, and told him that I had robbed his party trick of playing both whistles at the one time, we agreed yesterday to do a duet at the same event next year

[@davymaclean8481]

Better get a video of it

[@pogolswood]

To those who think this is Lilibolero, please listen again it is Cock O The North.

[@donalddumas6987]

Finally, I have the answer. I have have been trying to figure out the name of the tune. Aunt Mary had a Canary. Lol!

[@michelefur]

Isso é de 10 anos atrás.mais você toca tão bem porque n posta mais? 👏😍

[@SophieWeberHaibl]

To Mr. Anthony Richardson, Please read my post directly above, as you have published two videos of Sergeant Alan Bell playing the penny whistle on KZbin! Sergeant Bell's musicianship and his singing are extraordinary! I wrote above that I cannot help but be a devoted fan. I am in California and unfortunately, cannot attend in person concerts of the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, as I would so love to do! For us fans all over the world, KZbin is a wonderful way to bring your magnificent music to us! :-) Please, please, Mr. Richardson, put more videos of Sergeant Bell's singing - and his playing the flute, the piccolo, and the penny whistle - up on KZbin - and please continue to do so! Thanks very much! :-)

[@SnorkelTrom]

I remember Alan doing this for the first time on a concert, still got it I see. But no pretty trick version! Do a part two please!

[@stevenhanna9732]

stephen bailie Seen him doing that as well, who says men cannot do two things at once

[@thirdeye8285]

This is the video that inspired me to learn how to play the tin whistle.

[@SophieWeberHaibl]

Sergeant Bell, you are such a virtuoso, talented musician. Brilliant playing. I enjoy it so much! But what a magnificent singer you are as well. I am in the US - California - and "Music and Might: Spectacular" - a Tribute to Vietnam Vets - was recently re-broadcast on PBS San Diego (TV). You said on the program, "I am extremely honored to sing 'The Parting Glass' on this year's finale." A very well deserved honor! You have such an absolutely beautiful voice. That song is so haunting and lovely, and your beautiful, expressive singing made it absolutely unforgettable, and so genuine and true. I hope you have many opportunities to sing in the band and at concerts, and to play your music! Sergeant Bell, please, please put up some videos of your singing on KZbin - and I hope more and more videos will be put up there in the future - and of you playing the flute, the piccolo, and the penny whistle as well. You have a wonderful future ahead of you. And I cannot help but be a devoted fan. :-)

[@Garidoes1]

How has this not gone viral?

[@jimmccormack7507]

The best of the best 😊

[@stellarocks2549]

that is why we have THE BEST ARMED FORCES IN THE WORLD . north down SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS !

[@leslieball7247]

That is bloody well marvellous!

[@carlot7999]

Unbelievable! More than well done!! Three thumbs up !

[@jackguin2352]

this guy is so good !!!

[@jackguin2352]

i hope he makes it as a soldier okay so he can continue to share his music.

[@SophieWeberHaibl]

@@jackguin2352 Yes, he is! He's a Sergeant now! :-)

[@_MrOcean]

I would like more of this please. lol

[@samdevries6280]

What a magician,, wowwww!!! Well done!

[@danremenyi1179]

I cant imagine how difficult it must be to do this. Many thanks for this clip.

[@super-duperdude2858]

Massive respect for this lad

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Stunning!

[@stevebirmingham9650]

Ok did not see that coming nice one son job well done

[@neilsomerville3108]

Absolutely fantastic Dinger. Old memories.

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

Lily Bolero with an edge . Cheered me up.

[@Predwyn_the_Swole]

Nope, Cock O' the North

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

Lord Bryant you're so right. I wonder what I was drinking that day.😂

[@stormthrush37]

This. Is. So. Awesome.

[@YEWGYZE]

Wow , never seen that done before ,think I'll go and watch it again

[@TennantMary]

I am so going to take this as a challenge and try do it...GREAT FOR BRAIN exercise

[@Mojokiss]

please record it again in 2021

[@impongo22]

FANTASTIC WONDER WHERE HE LEARNT HIS TRADE

[@BlinkinFirefly]

Omg I love this!! such a joyful sound

[@AngelikaSteckley]

How does he do that? Out of this world!!

[@timgehman4029]

The whistle he uses to play the higher notes he has the top holes covered with tape. He then blows harder and plays the notes in the second octave.

[@teamaztexz]

That was absolutely brilliant that just made my day thankyou 😊

[@grizzly169065]

BRILLIANT..

[@swordsinging1709]

Awesome thank you for your service to your country!

[@calebtaylor4153]

Lol, I thought the thumbnail showed him sticking the whistles up his nose.

[@jasonkenny2383]

He's done that also

[@Slohaw]

Brilliant. Really entertaining. Well done

[@AliciaMarkoe]

Thank you ♥️

[@ranabakhi3045]

What a talented lad ye R

[@Mulberry2000]

Wow excellent

[@jankeelliott7801]

Adorable

[@acgifford18]

you . are. fabulous.

[@graemegibbon-brooks961]

That was awesome. What an earworm too. Will be looking for the rest of the performances and joining the Dinger fan club.

[@Kingro619]

Best video ever

[@xiscozapatero1914]

absolutely banginnnnnnnnn

[@proddypapa7965]

thats brilliant man .

[@oliveoconnor5589]

amazing! I'm not even that good with one🙈😂

[@FatherDinny]

now THAT is what i call skill

[@vlogger88]

Im sure his girlfriend never complained especially with finger speed like that 😂

[@jasonkenny2383]

He's got more than finger speed

[@reverendsmith991]

😫I can't play my Eb without it sounding like a cat in heat! That's impressive brother. 👍

[@jackoboymm]

Brilliant.⚔️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚔️

[@BlackTribal77]

Holy smokes, thumbs up!

[@SC-rb2jr]

Excellent.

[@gemsmith1269]

Wow fantastic inspired me to play.

[@mevagisseymedic]

Help me someone, I am racking my brain for that tune?

[@jasonkenny2383]

Cock of the North

[@soccerguy2433]

Wow!

[@josephhoward711]

Would you be so kind as to tell the brand and keys of these tin whistles? Great chuff and sound! Many thanks!

[@thehiddenyogi8557]

The left whistle is in D, the right whistle is also in D but only has the lower three holes. However, he is playing in G.

[@wombleuda8890]

Top class :)

[@601salsa]

Lol this makes me smile. Love the fun and 2 whistles! Dude keep up the fun!

[@prospectnexus1297]

This is amazing sheeeeeesh

[@bridboland8839]

wonderful

[@moseyonover733]

True talent

[@Dragontamer135]

Irish tin whistles have such pretty sounds.

[@geo752]

Very entertaining 👌👍👍

[@yourlocalmarvelfan6211]

That is very impressive sir!

[@Mike-hj6mv]

This is the best

[@davidtalbot4251]

Outstanding :-)

[@bungle5785]

Absolute talent, that appears to be wasted wherever that is..

[@Clairetosh80]

Sheer quality x

[@wingnut834]

well done that man .....

[@donalddumas6987]

That was fantastic! Ok now I know who he is, what tune is he playing? I should know this.

[@neillloyd8325]

Well done Alen

[@2keeling87]

Fckn brill well done lad

[@alangraham7967]

Lilly Bolero like I've heard it before, excellent, pure class!

[@Predwyn_the_Swole]

No, it's Cock O' the North

[@marcoduret]

Excellent !

[@markjeffers4663]

Brilliant well done lad

[@CptRanger]

Well at least they have someone who can play the music on their trip to Mordor! Good Luck Lads!

[@marlonf.]

¡Impresionante!

[@Haya10x2yt]

オーマイガー！！！！！ なんと素晴らしい！！！！！

[@asant1162]

Bravo.

[@maybejam]

das ist ja soooooo klasse!!! 👍🏻

[@dillanhill4439]

Well done dude.

[@errolkim1334]

This guy is GOOD

[@truthercymraeg5168]

amazing

[@KaizenSteelDrums]

how the heck you do that? tape holes one?

[@tommyhassan3545]

Brilliant

[@DaniFilth87]

I did sth similar with a high D and a Bb, worked surprisingly well 😄

[@danafah9539]

Damn that tonguing

[@willft520]

pretty cool!