Dark Island - Bagpipe Master

[@jonathanchambers4657]

Don't listen to the people talking trash. That kind of spirit doesn't belong in the piping community. Your pipes sounded great and your playing was clean. With all the actually terrible piping going around on youtube, you are a breath of fresh air. Keep on piping!

[@helenaelizabith7940]

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[@helenaelizabith7940]

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[@CrystalHempstock]

My only complain is that he didn't repeat it one more time! 😋

[@livetwice7702]

Absolutely beautiful

[@Stuggy001]

@@CrystalHempstock the up side of KZbin... The repeat button. Lol 🙂👍

[@JohnWingate-c1w]

I heard this when staying Dolgellau (North Wales) one Sunday morning, it moved me on a deep & meaningful level. I remember tears running down my cheeks but I had no idea why.

[@ScottieWallace]

My dad was buried and marches to his grave with this tune by my wee nephew who is a piping prodigy.. I miss my dad so much and he did so much for Scottish music and musicians and charities.. His name was Donald mackay Smith and his band was donny and Diane's Highland ceilidh band, and his studio was called Smith Mearns recordings.. Lovely playing btw, and nicely recorded..

[@ScottieWallace]

KZbin won't let me edit my comment but I meant to say marched, not marches..

[@geraldfourie6980]

Agree with Jonathan Chambers. You're a proud Scotsman! Just go on and be yourself. Salute and respect!!!

[@Caracatungas]

Ok Gerald

[@Ma1n_Zane]

Geralt, a new Witcher Contract is available

[@CrystalHempstock]

To whoever this young man is: you play excellently. And to whoever filmed this: beautiful cinematography. This touches my soul, and as a piper myself who many a time has wondered to the sea or up in the cliffs to play, I will never tire of hearing the pipes.

[@Bagpipemaster]

Thank You

[@banjiddle]

Absolutely phenomenal piping sound and well pitched. Blaring bass sound of old Hendersons.

[@marnet72]

Played along with a pre-1902 Henderson practice chanter and it pitched together perfectly.

[@lucymelville932]

This will be piped at my husband's funeral on 24th July 2023. I am listening to it now. It is the very tune he sang to our three beloved children when they were babies to get them to sleep. There is a symmetry in my soul when I listen to this. Thank you.

[@shonabeggs4640]

So sorry for your loss Lucy. Your husband got the best send off with this lament. 🙏❤️

[@stevebreen3364]

Beautifully played. My dad's funeral cortege was piped into the cemetery to this just two days ago. It's all I can hear When my day comes I will have it too. Sorry for your loss.

[@thebendu33]

My condolences, I just lost my Mom 2 days ago. It hurts deeply. She is of Scottish descent, I might go with this tune at her funeral

[@rozamundomand209]

One of my Mother's favourites. Beautifully performed. Brings tears to my eyes. She is in Heaven.

[@AJM-timecop]

Played at my mother's funeral. Always reminded her of going up to Tighnabruaich on the ferry on a Sunday day out.

[@jimmydorans8250]

Over 40 years playing now and respect anyone who takes up the pipes wee done bro

[@marioroberti]

Fantastic. God bless ye for not having any band accompaniment and just a lone, beautiful PIPER. Ready, aye ready.

[@mosespray4510]

I agree. The single pipe is so haunting and beautiful.

[@jontomus7]

Second that. This is why I took up the pipes. I don’t want to march in a line. Alone, up on a hill, playing to the wind and sky. Cheers!

[@MadameDivertissement]

When I lived in Baltimore, there used to be an old man who would go out into the alley and play the pipes. He would simply stand there, alone, as glorious and astonishing music unfurled from those pipes. The setting was about as far from majestic or beautiful as anyone can imagine...back-alley Baltimore is old, tired, and not a little dangerous. That old man was a miracle!! Your playing calls his to mind. And hey...this is the tune about Benbecula, isn’t it?

[@pointy5911]

I've been playing about 30 years, and competitive in Grade 2 in the US. So i'm pretty good, but not top. He sounds just fine. I think his drones and chanter sound excellent. Who cares if he calls himself Master? It's just the name of his channel people.

[@ivancap4232]

tenors a little bit out though lol

[@davidcarter540]

Well played lad. That’s my favourite pipe tune. My son is currently learning the pipes and I’m looking forward to hearing him play Dark Island. 👍

[@lairdsky4604]

As a Licentiate of London College of Music I thought this was delightful, great tone and nice intonation, thank you for taking the time to share your creative spirit with your fellows 🙂

[@salilabryant7429]

Sad, peaceful and beautiful at the same time. Love this music.

[@geoffgunner9371]

I am an Englishman. This is truly beautiful. Thank you ❤

[@raskinblog]

Thank you for this. A ballad like this should be interpreted on every instrument that mankind can play. And it has a lot to say. I'm from Western, Pennsylvania and This lone bagpipe version. Is beautiful. I totally feel the power of this music.

[@hipocampelofantocame]

Solid, steady, and beautiful. Kudos!

[@jameswilson3991]

was played at myu dadas funeral thirty four years ago still love the dark islaand linda wilson

[@annamarietrindal1967]

This brings tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat every time i hear it.

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

Me too and I'm not even a Scotsman!

[@numealinesimpetar1]

Well done, my friend. I congratulate your playing. My mother told me she wanted me to play this over her grave.

[@anthonypatton4926]

I've only started listening to bagpipe music a few days ago, and not only is it one of my favorite instruments to listen to. This is the only song I've ever listened to that moved me to tears. And I couldn't tell you why, because I know nothing about this song other than it's played on the bagpipes.

[@pemacal57]

Hello from Spain !...firstly, once more, for your amazing and beautiful clips. Obviously I am an amateur piper. I had from more than 30 years a Galician bagpipe, and recently I bought a cheap Highland bagpipe...of course, I'm having several troubles to order and put fine the pipe. Mostly, my problems are with preasure losts (loses ?...excuse my English). Thanks very much indeed for your adds and lessons.

[@elliephantz]

[@keithaburrow6738]

pressure loss. The pipes are calling to me, a Sassenach, as always

[@user-dv5bl5lo6g]

Love this , my wee friend James Henderson played this to my late father and brothers funeral, great piper , my hairs in my neck stand up every time when I hear this

[@terryirvine7090]

I'm an Aussie my Grandma was Scottish, I was only 6 when she passed away, I remember her strong wee accent I wished I could have known her longer! I found a letter she wrote to my father, she mentioned that I didn't like her, how sad I am to read that! I'm not sure why? Everytime I hear Bagpipes I think of her and I'm proud of my Scottish background! Hope we meet again!

[@grpower]

First time I heard this it was in a 3rd season episode of Stargate Atlantis. It was performed the traditional way in honour of the series’ main (Scottish) character of Dr. Carson Beckett who was tragically killed in this episode. (The character himself was portrayed by Scottish-Canadian actor Paul McGillion). Very powerful scene mostly because of the this very powerful and moving piece. It took me a while to find out the title of the piece and I am glad the search brought me here, listening to it once more., even if, once again, it made a grown man cry.

[@ryandittmar802]

I wish I could play the bagpipes .. definitely a amazing talent !! Love this

[@JR-bj3uf]

I love this tune. I printed out the music and followed along with the intent of learning to play it correctly. I found nothing wrong with his piping. I only wish I could play as well

[@DanielWalker-x1b]

As soon as hit play,my soul left my body, and I cried. And that's all I have to say about that. Thank you .

[@bobbisset2314]

Wonderful, it brought tears to my eyes, thinking of my mother.

[@donnawilliams5255]

I hear you reminds me of my granda. Gets me everytime x

[@davidbrooking2734]

I think you sound amazing i thoroughly enjoy you're playing the pipes

[@cmw12]

Excellent piping, particularly the intonation. The high A was bang on.

[@bonniechops1]

Amazing sound from an amazing Scottish tune 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cameronjodoin309]

That is the best chanter reed I've ever heard.

[@jacknmi4719]

I would live to know what reed he uses. I am not a fan of the high A on the reed I am using. It's thin and weak.

[@Mspipers57]

This is being played today for my big brother. Our dad was a piper and this was one of his favourites

[@donaldedgar1004]

Wonderful the pipes carry on the wind perfectly

[@jw36121]

Fantastic my late fathers favourite tune and especially on the pipes by a master makes me well up and a proud Scott

[@catshobbycrafts]

This ong was played by a fabulous piper Carol Ann mackay as my brother was lowered into his grave, you done it justice xx

[@govind773]

Whenever I hear the bagpipers music my mind go to the scenes of outlander series... Love Scotland... Planing to visit there

[@HollieRoseBroderickPoirier]

Amazing omg the sound of bagpipes touch my soul like no other instrument

[@randomfox9970]

Bagpipe master flowers of Scotland next ? Fantastic work🐺👌💕

[@ScottieWallace]

Come on, can you not ask for something a piper doesn't get asked to play every 5 minutes, do you know how many exceptional tunes there are, and what about Gordon Duncan tunes or perhaps a couple of Seaforth highlanders marches.. No? Plus as a song for a national anthem Scotland the brave has far better lyrics and is actually a far better song than flower of Scotland, which has its place but is very defeatist stb is a much more fitting song for any scot who won't lie down to tryanical rule.

[@zanderortiz86]

Absolutely amazing 👏🏻👏🏻 makes me pround to be scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌🏻

[@juneschollum8645]

I love this Song on the Bagpipes truly Beautiful ❤

[@catrionamackenzie4933]

Makes me think of my grandad. He played this to me on his mouthie. Still my favourite song to sing

[@Xogroroth666]

Well done, lad! Some fail to get that a good piper gives HIS rendition to a song. I like yours a lot. Again, well done!!!

[@alexclarke7908]

13 dislikes must be Englishmen, I played in a Pipe & Drum band, you played fantastic.

[@jamesb1647]

I’m English and I love this!!! The Dark Island gives me goosebumps! My late grandfather was from Hopeman Moray and this music and beauty of this piper’s playing gives me great comfort 😀peace!

[@davidlegat1955]

That's beautiful. Very haunting. I bloody well love the bagpipes.

[@bargainbassist]

And I personally knew an English bagpiper. I’m certain he would love this!

[@kemae]

@Ian Thompson aptly spoken!

[@julianbowerman8477]

What a shame to make a racist comment. Pity the souls that live to hate.

[@dingerbelfastboy2004]

Beautifully played ❤

[@stonehobson2487]

Just Mesmerizing. Thanks from Seattle.

[@adamelida19]

inspired me to learn the tune. well done. great setting too.

[@petermccarthy4525]

This is superb surely. I am new to the pipes (just a few months playing), but this sound captures the reason we want to play.

[@hellsbellez]

😢😢 BEAUTIFUL...this is so amazing, stirs the emotions so deeply 💕

[@gchapman1211]

This piper is exquisitely set at a 467 Hz Low A, WHERE PIPES SHOULD BE (NOT 480 Hz). This makes the difference between a majestic instrument sound and that of tortured cats. Kudos! Nicely played. Nice drones. Looks like a Sinclair chanter, but I would be interested to know.

[@JBrooksNYS]

Mine is at 450… if I could get it down to 440, I would

[@Nooneshereforever]

goosebumps every time I hear this! I remember hearing the pipes in basic training when I was a lad pirbright barracks in Surrey felt a lump in my throat and couldn't control myself some of our English brothers thought this, was quite funny they werent laughing long. neither was I 😂 three days in the guard room for each comrade I assaulted 🤦‍♂️

[@joemulgrew]

i want this for my funeral.

[@mikeciganovic9972]

very nice I enjoyed that

[@horticultureharry6198]

Had the pleasure of hearing him at one of my bingo nights

[@janetmacintyre4585]

Absolutely beautiful, a master .

[@okwhatever2995]

Beautiful pipes, and playing!

[@domenicocostigliola171]

Love so much Scottish bagpipes❤️from 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@RobertoX-ro8sv]

If I could play this well, I wouldn’t care if people liked it or not. This guy has a bunch more videos, check them out. I started the pipes a year ago, and I use his videos because I like the tempo he uses. Drives my instructor a bit mad, but that’s okay-

[@josephpodohertysaleh4912]

Simply superb.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gbaker7952]

One of my favorite tunes!!!

[@farouqalshishani4593]

Great video, beautiful song

[@paulclynch2349]

Wife finds this music so beautiful. Xxm

[@valplenderleith3554]

This is perfection and marvellous

[@jaymichael91]

I loved it. So soothing to listen to.

[@Kathleen-t8y]

Great piping thank for sharing I love this tune dark island ,it reminds me of my mam she was born in Shetland and I know it's not the dark.island but the words of the song dark island I imagine that they are singing about Shetland my dad was also from Shetland and he and mam left Shetland when she was 25.and he 26 they came to live in South Shields ,dad died aged 70 mam went on to live till the ripe old age of 105 living here in South Shields 80years but she still called Shetland her home , when I hear the lone piper it brings a tear to my eye ❤💕💓😍

[@BrickbyBrick4U]

Very talented man. Beautiful music.

[@robertjohnstone7635]

i just love this tune makes me proud to be a jock

[@JAKOB30]

Damn good pipe playing brother. 😊😊😊😐😢😢😢☺☺☺

[@shonabeggs4640]

Excellent playing sir. Thank you.

[@M0S3ST0NE]

My Brother Billy Fraser played this on his pipes like a WARRIOR. R.I.P my beloved friend and mentor.

[@tarcioleoterio8795]

Amazing tune....

[@DChristina]

Absolutely beautiful- thank you! 🙏🏼♥️

[@adambinnie1332]

Beautiful!

[@Thebhoy1972]

Brilliant great tune!👍

[@sigma5054]

im 'english' and im addicted to bagpipes,campbells meats, whisky and porridge.I wake up here in Norfolk and Im hearing bagpipes outside what the feck is happening?! haha Brilliant music of soul grateful

[@sheepdog9833]

Awesome! I'm curious to know the chanter and reed combo???

[@robertwilcox7616]

You nailed it Jane !!!! Straight from the soul and hitting my soul!!!! Keep it up lady !!!! How can I contact you??

[@jenniferappel8408]

Hauntingly beautiful. i think even more beautiful than the Flowers of the Forest.

[@qaisali1784]

Hi how are you? Nice your comment

[@davidnichols7485]

very clean clear well done

[@chumblesthecheese8580]

You played masterfully.

[@domcampbell9428]

Absolutely fantastic piping Alba gu bràth. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tonykehoe123]

Makes me proud to be Scottish and I’m English

[@scottfoster2487]

No pipe plays the same,the heart and soule ofthe Piper should bereflectedthru the pipe,Most excellent tune.

[@williamweir9088]

Excellent rendition.

[@melihyldzogullar9068]

water, rock, and bagpipe in the video. Sİmple is the best! greetings from Turkey

[@phornthip1991]

Great performance. Greetings from Germany

[@Tommybotham]

I'm amazed that more Scottish don't believe in myths, legends and folklore with this kind of music part of their heritage.

[@dixonqwerty]

Epic video!!! Greetings from Sweden

[@SanctusPaulus]

Thanks for the vid, for a new piper as me is very inspiring!

[@jeancarr3728]

Beautiful, such a talent x

[@MohsinAli-ov5ow]

Nice you are good at it .......... what is the song playing on?

[@MarleyBu]

Love this tune ❤

[@mazza290]

Going to be played at a funeral I am attending as Jack was born in Scotland. Don't think there will be many dry eyes 😥

[@Pay-the-Piper]

Beautiful 😍❤️

[@lars-gunnarronnkvist5116]

Beautiful. Thank you👍

[@marleybu302]

Beautiful ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@williammacdiarmid6395]

Aye ... That Wiz BRAW 👍❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊

[@sherriemcdougle8840]

beautiful work

[@dogbass]

beautiful, thank you.