ILT City of Invercargill Highland Pipe Band - Winning, and Innovative, Street March - Timaru 2013

ILT City of Invercargill Highland Pipe Band Grade 2 (post contest promoted to Grade 1) performing their winning street march at the NZ National Pipe Band Champs in Timaru 2013... NZ and South Pacific Champions 2013...
Placed 1st in all events - MSR, Medley, Drumming, Street March and Dress.

[@lewiscamz]

whos still here in 2023?😬 by far the best👏🏼👏🏼 listened to it on repeat countless times! this also got me back into snare drumming🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PWNtiffication]

This Pipe Band BadAssery has been making me watch it 10-12 times per year since I first started piping again about 8 years ago. It makes my blood sing!

[@trevorhoward2254]

I keep coming back to this again and again.

[@CelticRootsFarm]

I keep coming back to listen to this. Simply brilliant! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@tuggaworsley4281]

Me 2 . . .

[@dianareamer2258]

This is OUR favorite and we listen to it often! Makes my scottish blood pound in my ears!

[@BmwboiLakshmi]

How can you dislike this? I have lost count on the times I have listened to this video!

[@edselsreadingchannel6724]

The only ones who dislike this march are those who can't re-transpose it to staff after listening to ILT play it, aka, the poser pipers/poser musicians. =)

[@robynj.garrett2306]

Me too!!!!!! lol its the best one as far as im concerned

[@terryoloughlin482]

I hit the wrong hand should've had my glasses on sorry love De pipes to bits😊

[@marksasahara1115]

Fuck those cunts!

[@francissullivan6400]

I LOVE this!!!

[@mikestallings2247]

Theee most bad ass pipes and drums video on the internet...I much have watched this 200 times over the past 10 years.

[@blackedelweiss601]

I still comeback to this video after all these years... salute!

[@catsinhouse]

Stunning!! My late father would have loved this to bits. I can see his big smile, dimples popping, eyes crinkling and twinkling, a foot tapping along. He always loved the people of New Zealand for their generosity and kindness to him and his fellow Army soldiers in WWII. A place he longed to go back to and visit. I thank you, New Zealand, for his care. I know he was profoundly grateful to you.

[@stephentaylor8862]

Can't get enough of this march!

[@MrDavidlfields]

One of the best medley choices of all time. They earned that grade advance!

[@paddyfarrell2566]

What is the name of this melody

[@MrDavidlfields]

@@paddyfarrell2566 “Calm before the storm.”

[@DavePearson-hy9ep]

what is the medley called

[@MrDavidlfields]

@@DavePearson-hy9ep “Calm before the storm.”

[@fiigments6696]

Something about the pipes always brings me to tears and this is definitely of my favorite tunes I've heard, so thankful for Irish and Scottish culture.

[@gloriahall7507]

Listen to this at least 10 times a month - since 2013.

[@jimmclean9312]

This is probably the best band to come out of NZ.

[@pat1589]

No it's not.

[@NicholasWarnertheFirst]

I adore this video. I must've watched it more times than anyone. Love from a Kiwi living in Tottenham, London. I left when I was three years old. Such brilliant ensemble playing. All credit to the band leader he must be one hell of a guy but in the end true team work! Respect.

[@Caitlin232323]

Pipe bands are my favorite thing in the world.

[@myrensutmuller3416]

Why don't ypu pick up the pipes then and stat play with a band! Great people u get to know then. I play my self to !!

[@mdcascade1180]

That pipe major is cool as ice! I love this tune!

[@electrondady1]

hello from Canada. that's a mighty fine band you got there real swagger.

[@GregSmithPhD]

Spot-on. Wish I'd known about my Scottish heritage when I was living all those years ago in Dunedin.

[@jockstewartredmond1093]

Clan Smith was also associated with Clan Macpherson and in the old days was one of of the allied clans under Clan Chattan. Although the Gaelic name for Smith is Gow, Gowan, or MacGowan, the anglicized form of the name has been used in Scotland since the twelfth century. THER YE ARE LADDIE

[@bagpipesnz]

"Calm before the Storm, Winnipeg Forger, Eric Stein".

[@BeginnerBagpipe]

which tune book do i find this one in... e-mail me [e-mail]

[@blackedelweiss601]

year after year I come back here...great performance.

[@awqad]

simply nobody could play it better or even walk like this band. damn this one took me to the most horrific places and made me challenge the darkness below for a fight .

[@cdewarvandyk3849]

iv watched this 100 times every time they break into Winnipeg Forger i get goosebumps .. as a drummer i love this si,ple but effectively powerful setting.. Piping is very strong and really holds the long notes well !!!

[@KittykatOz]

having lived in Timaru for many years... I can't think of a better thing to do in the Main St of Timaru!! As a Piper in Training... I'm blown away at how great they were!

[@chris77777777ify]

People around the world, you may not like the UK or it's western allies. But we get things done. Makes me proud to here my brothers up north play music like this. A show of cooperation, team work, skill & passion for excellence

[@bruceslater7169]

chris77777777ify Actually the brothers are from Invercargill down South Island settled by the Scots.

[@morvenmacdonald6975]

Lovely to spot one of my former pupils on the front at the left hand side, great playing Alasdair!

[@kiwilassie]

Yes, we produce some good pipers here in the South Island!

[@toainsully]

New Zealand's South Island and the United Kingdom's Scotland should team up

[@thomasbernecky2078]

From a former piper in buffalo NY, yes you certainly do that well, sorry, weeell. and what great music you picked too. Love it, Slainte!

[@amyelcharbonneau6957]

Incredible performance. So powerful ! to the beginnig until the end. But very surprise with the way of the Drone Major ! Vive la Nouvelle-Zélande ! Vive invercargill highland Pipe Band !

[@gerhardguggenmos7134]

It`s soooo ..... funky .One of the best P`nD Parades ive ever seen

[@GeoBrown-qe7pd]

I've lost count the number of times I've listened to this March. Its perfect. I never tire of it!!!

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

I keep coming back to watch this on a regular basis. As a piper myself (nearly 50 years) here in the UK I have to say in my opinion the performance, technical skill and presentation given here an absolute joy. Just watched the 2021 NZ Pipeband contest and it was great to see ILT City of Invercargill still doing well. Magic!

[@colincameron9085]

Bluddy great music !!! Haven't heard better ,well done !.

[@NicholasWarnertheFirst]

Best Pipe band I ever heard.

[@johnrobertson4384]

Excellent thank you from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 UK 🇬🇧

[@duncancallum]

Simply a fantastic rendering of Scottish pipe music , i love it from a Scot living in queensland Australia .

[@riawillams1167]

Too many times i have lookes at this clip and love it better than than the last. The most wonderful music tolisten too. I just love it. Iam in love👍👌

[@halifaxqol]

who on god's green earth clicked dislike? This is an awesome display of composition and musical talent.

[@KittykatOz]

I watched these guys recently at the 2017 street march, but this performance still shines above anything I've heard

[@phyllispetras2181]

new song to my ears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ribozyme]

This is amazing! I'm Mexican, nothing to do with Scotland, and this video always gives me an emotional overload. You are magnificent!

[@dontaylor3776]

I keep watching this and over 7 minutes of continuous piping! And I thought 4 minutes of competition tunes was pretty good. Kudos again to you guys! Nice marching. All in line on the wheels too! Good video to show that. Nice to see classy work. Thanks for posting. Gives me the chills.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

I used to be a piper lo these many years ago, and this was a joy to watch. What a spot on band, and I really really like their music. Thanks!

[@deeteenh]

Awesome and playing continuously for all that time shows a really strong pipe band. I wouldn't have that kind of strength (maybe cuz I am 70). I play in the New Hampshire Pipes and Drums band and I thought we were good. After seeing this we have a new goal to try and get to! Thanks for posting.

[@DaRkShAdOwIII]

shiver on my spine.. tear in my eye

[@NicholasWarnertheFirst]

Well said. Same here.

[@user-bm6ou9jq8c]

Absolutely brilliant. Don't know how many times I've watched this. Thought scottish bands were good but this is best I've heard.

[@maasai-]

And i will say it for the million time no band could beat this ever , damn i have been to dark haunted lonely places while this shouting real high asking for any damn trouble makers out there. From arab gulf

[@SalviMithrin]

First class pipe band. Spectacular very scottish style flavoured tunes and great street marching!... Love the depth and omnipresent sound of the Bass. Very well arranged march with only three tunes. Thanks for sharing

[@robynj.garrett2306]

Nice... I really like the Drum Majors strut love it!!

[@FM-tx5es]

The only thing better than this superb pipe band is listening to this performance with the volume CRANKED THE HECK UP! Well done to all

[@peterlaw201250]

I enjoyed this playing so much,ACE. Pete Law x Royal Marines Band. H.M Royal Yacht Britannia

[@jaydenpoppyface9379]

I am Scotland and I am learning the bagpipes. I just love the sound

[@alienorabrowning6488]

I absolutely love this, and was especially pleased to hear 'Winnipeg Forger' - great band and great sound.

[@johngordon4713]

"These guys are amazing - they rock!" - Looking forward to our competition this weekend.

[@andyfuhry2002]

I love this I watched this more then any thing els on KZbin my favorite video ever and I’m a drummer in the bagpipes as well Well done

[@Querencias7]

Solemn, evocative, beautiful. The art and discipline of a true pipe band. Many thanks indeed!

[@megapalomablanca]

LOVE THE INTRO!!!

[@maasai-]

oh boy this band is never an ending story with this march , their walk like an afternoon lions walk . easy but confident n firm .

[@bagpipesnz]

The 'Street March' is seperate contest Uncle Bob added on to the weekend of the NZ National Pipe Band Championships (MSR/Medley) and has huge public appeal. It is also included in many regional contests leading up to the National champs. All bands parade down the centre, or High Street, of the town/city where the contest is held and the public get out, support it and love it. They get to see all bands playing close up and marching which seems to appeal. Bands can play whatever they want to.

[@scottferguson5248]

I love listening to Pipes and drums it always reminds me being in Scotland with family at the cowal game awesome

[@dhoary2]

From all bagpipe music that i have heard this march is unbeleiveable

[@overthewebb]

As a scot it's nice to see and hear pipes. I love it. It makes me feel at home

[@1102299]

The bagpipers are just wonderful ! It is magic ritual. Thank you very much !

[@sach49]

still listen to it from time to time

[@grahamkeil2253]

Great camera work as well as the players themselves Thanks all round!

[@doyrayburn2668]

This is absolutely beautiful!!

[@sstead28]

Awsome sound well played I could listen to your band all day fantastic work guys 👍👍👍👍🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@CoffeyBrew]

Calm Before the Storm is one of the most unique and understand rated pipe band songs. The drum intro is seemingly non traditional. That's why I like it!

[@BeginnerBagpipe]

where do i find this tune... what book?

[@judyhoffman1402]

One of my favorites, thank you for posting this. From BC Canada

[@KittykatOz]

I never tire of watching this, just so inspiring

[@NgaiOlaudah]

Just STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL and moving... Love the Soul/Pop Syncopation and Drum Line... gorgeous, attractive & moving... LOVE THESE KIDS... I WISH THEY WOULD COME TO AMERICA AND PLAY...

[@franksilbert8589]

I just love listening to the bagpipes n Highland Band was excellent.

[@fiigments6696]

Absolutely wonderful. Damn, I don't even have words for how this hits.

[@jerrykirk1312]

I love all bag pipes playing. The more the better. Play some more.

[@formereverything4268]

awesome. reminds me of my childhood, older brother and sister were pipers

[@nicolepoth1315]

Ich kann nicht genug davon bekommen 👍👍👍👍

[@briankee3730]

I’ve watched this several times. Very nicely done!

[@postwar46]

Great Stuff. Never ever forget your beginnings or your tribe. Fantastic !!!

[@katerinakempb8217]

This tune Calm Before the Storm yes Invercargill you rock.

[@jackbooth5431]

Innovative ... great medley and execution ... bravo 👏👏

[@Horizon344]

0.25 - The collective drone just before the pipes begin sounds like a giant bee hive getting ready to come out for a fight, which is why the English regarded them as a weapon of war in the battles with Highland clans.

[@originalzombie1974]

It's the most beautiful air raid siren in the world.

[@Steve9312028]

It’s the sound that says to your enemy: “I’m coming coming for you... and Hell’s coming with me!!! 😠😤😠

[@josephpodohertysaleh4912]

Wonderful Piping ,n Drumming, superb tunes.👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bagpipesnz]

"Calm before the Storm, Winnipeg Forger, Eric Stein".

[@bagpipesnz]

yep it tis

[@stevegrindrod2445]

mulikyntyre

[@susanlittlejohn8054]

amazing

[@etiennevandenheuvel6433]

do you perhaps have the sheet music or a bww file from these tunes? It is absolutly fantastic. I've listing to this many times and now I dare to ask for the sheet musici. thanks for you reply..

[@lewiswhite2079]

Mexico

[@pipergy]

I absolutely love this!!!! The band is fantastic and the choice of tunes is spot on. I wouldn't even guess in telling you how many times I have watched this video. Is the band Grade 1 yet?

[@bagpipesnz]

pipergy yes they are competed as such last year

[@dlc5242]

Yep, they've been Grade 1 for a couple of years now.

[@PamelaZilly]

I think over 30 views are mine, Ha!!! I get chills every time!

[@robertgrant1646]

Robert

[@emutemusic]

Yes! Super, really liked your clip ! Music is the prime invention of our species isn't it? I'm so thankful to be a musician!

[@marcotadaeus9380]

Germany, Xanten, 10.06.2017, European Championship of Pipes and Drums. I like this...

[@dane5896]

Great piping! Can't stop watching it!!!!

[@dane5896]

Nine years later, still watching👍

[@TheCaptkennedy]

still the best i ve hear.

[@keithlordofalbascotland3371]

TheCaptkennedy you’ve led a sheltered life

[@johnfenner347]

An Unbeatable Band . Top Notch. Marvellous ! ! .Best Wishes.

[@themusiclover8689]

Indeed very innovative! I would like to see this in the Flanders in Belgium! The sound is great!Go on like this people, very good!

[@BrandonLaurenson1987]

Proud to be Kiwi!

[@Rail-Roader]

Brings tears to my eyes it does. Very well done one and all !!

[@Dutchman536]

This is my song , easy top three of the best i did listen to

[@lookeron2467]

This band rocks the pipes and drums.

[@Pipezilla]

This band marches like they own the road! Love it! That drum major knows he's the man.

[@Marceloisrael1]

faz quase dois anos e não me canso de escutar .

[@cptdeathboyfriendf18hornet72]

Impresionantes. Todos tenemos en la vida momentos de calma antes de la tormenta, momentos de concentración antes de la carrera, momentos de mentalizacion antes de los retos, objetivo, metas, etc. Soy español, pero esta música es motivadora realmente, independientemente de los colores y banderas

[@larryferguson6495]

Awesome set.... thanks for Calm before the storm...

[@kjmillig1]

Love being able to hear the drums as well. Having two different tenors almost gives the sound of a marching band tri-tom, especially at the beginning. Great choice of music and a great relaxed but together march.

[@JohnT1able]

Age 15, I went to Glendora High School where I was a tenor drummer in a marching band that was preceded by a pair of pipers with whom the massed bandgladly played Scotland the Brave, thrilling California audiences in doing so. I went on in my last two years of high school to be Drum Major, dressed in kilt, sporran, doublet, feather bonnet and guiding the band with my mace; had the time of my life, becoming State Champ leading California's best, the Glendora Tartan Band & Plaid Piper Drill Team

[@kurt1698]

the pipe major of scottish power pipe band chris armstrong is in the front rank next too the pipe major if anybody noticed

[@Thomasxx2]

aye, I did...

[@celticknife]

It's a standard contest event in New Zealand for all grades, but is judged separately from the MSR/Medley aggregate and doesn't count towards grading. It's fantastic for the general public in my opinion and is a really great way for bands to blood newbies into competitions with slightly less demanding music than the MSR and Medley.

[@howlandowlle7953]

Lordy! Is it fittn' for a grown piper t' cry? That's lawdsome georgeous.

[@itisblackfriday]

Fantastic!!

[@maasai-]

Can't c any band could ever come close to this street march.