Gordon Duncan - Piping Centre 2003 - 1

Taken during a remarkable recital at the Piping Centre in Glasgow in 2003. A close up view of just how good Gordon was.

[@jayx8700]

I used to play the Hills of Perth along with King George V's Army, after watching this Ive been inspired to take out My practice chanter and play Hills Of Perth once again. Cant wait to play this tune on ma Pipes again. Gordon Duncan a legend and an awesome Piper. RIP Fella x

[@pmbear]

A master from our time... he won't be forgotten...

[@Scotsovertheborder]

I don't play the pipes, but I love listening to them. I keep coming back to these videos of this wonderful musician. Thank you for making them available.

[@CapoeiraPiper]

Im pretty sure his death had much to do with the fact that he became an alcoholic, and was going through severe deppression, not to mention the long, cold winters in Scotland could have added to the equation. As hard as it may be to judge someone, its especially hard to judge an artist of this magnitude. but God bless his soul. He wont be forgotten.

[@RabLennox]

One hell of a piper, he will be missed by all members of the RSPBA and further afield. RIP.

[@brokenbulbs]

I was playing with the Vale as a kid and Duncan, my maths teacher, and Gordon were my heroes. Amazing and humble musicians.

[@BagpipeHeadache16]

Anyone have the name of the second 2/4?

[@StrathendrickPiper]

Talented man who is missed by many

[@Ailigean]

Makes me wonder why we tend to regard "potheads" differently from "alcoholics" ... Both guys were real artists, and artists seem do do drugs. (As seen in other communities like Jazz etc.) Be it booze, pot, tobacco or whatever. Sad as it is, genius minds seem to unconsciously strive for self-destruction...

[@ThePipinFonz]

Gordon Duncan, a damn piping legend. Now why in the hell did he commit suicide? I thought it was cause he had no wife, but I just found out he did! Oh well. he's like the Curt Cobain for Piping. In deed, we will all miss him ver much

[@ThePipinFonz]

That comparison was based on the fact that kurt commited suicide, as well as his known fame among the grudge community (gordon being the piping community)

[@barravaite]

Thanks Gordon for your amazing compositions. I begun to play scottisch tunes in my galician bagpipes when I just heard "Andy Renwick´s ferret". Then I understood I had to get an GHB. Your talent was unreachable for any piper I had listened to. RIP.

[@KAENLM]

His hands and arms are very SEXY looking--!! Amazing--- RIP Man!! Will see you soon....

[@u112279]

@SirBagpiperIan Tragically he committted suicide on14th December, 2005

[@andromedastar1]

What a tragedy, too bad none could help him :/ and he was so very loved!!

[@mrzdavid]

Excellent!

[@irenehawk2]

Not sure i like his expression of the Hills of Perth.

[@irenehawk2]

Not sure i like his expression of the Hills of Perth.