Stuart Liddell's incredible Duncan MacRae Bagpipes Launch Performance!

[@Brat0077n]

"Too many notes." The Mozart of bagpipes. What a gift to all of us. Thanks Stewart.

[@BigCupLighthouse]

And this, Ladies and Gentlemen, is the effect of hard work and sitting your ass down and practicing. Most of people can't understand that when someone's that good at something, it was achieved by hours and hours of cacophony and mistakes. The Art of Practice. That'a all that is.

+KonradThePiper Thank you!

[@ChrisZ70]

It kind of helps to be preternaturally gifted, musically, as Stuart obviously is. :-)

[@marklamont5715]

It helps to be talented also,Stuart has a gift for playing this instrument,all the practice in the world will not make mere mortals as good as Stuart.....

[@cahillgreg]

KonradTheStaterofTheBlindinglyObvious

[@davmatt941]

KonradThePiper I'd venture to say he's even logged months of his life on the pipes

[@stuartcambell-frazer8863]

This guy is my hero and has been since I picked up a set of pipes only ten years ago. I still can't play like him and after watching this video this morning, I've made it my goal to get a lot more practice in, especially trying to play the birl the way he plays them, impeccable.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Open class player Stuart ! That's like an Olympic medalist. It's no contest for him to do it and a heck of a challenge if you're not in his league. In piping circles, this guy is Elvis !

[@biniou24]

The first tune is The Highland Wedding, normally a march. Played here in hornpipe style.

[@DannyBoi2112]

Arranged by P/M Alan Tully of St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band

[@alentully9603]

@@DannyBoi2112 thanks for pointing this out! Both of these settings are in my new book. Socrú, along with many more original compositions and other arrangements, which is available on my website www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Six parts repeated. That's a Grade 1 standard and he is an Open class player. S.L. has his own style of magic.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

@@DannyBoi2112 You can hear the Irish influence in his playing. SLOT is awesome ! What a powerhouse !

[@ZedTubeGaming]

Damn this is so good, such beautiful tone and amazing playing!

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

He's spot on, as usual and he's not even showing off much.

[@NeoLiveStudio]

pfffff !!! amazing fingering and technique.....Mr Liddell, one of the piping genius of our times !!

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Check out Lincoln Hilton if you like modern style bagpiping like his.

[@Ronas577]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!

[@brandontheblinddude5302]

I got a set of these pipes a couple years ago. They are my drea set and I’m extremely happy with the sound. Hands down the best set of pipes I’ve ever played.

[@karlwallnerpiping]

That sounds very good.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

There's not much I haven't played over the last 60 years. a good set of pipes is never outgrown. they just go out of style. CNC pipes are machine made replicas of original and classic designs. In other words they are precise and consistent with close and repeatable tolerances. They are essentially clones of one another and close to identical in almost every way. Old pipes can be a nightmare for the uninitiated. Unless you're a specialist in solo competition - these are what you want - among others. At every level the actual sound becomes a matter of the individual piper's taste. Ebony, for instance, has a different timbre from Blackwood, Cocobolo, Mopane', Cocus wood etc. It becomes like choosing a fine malt whiskey for discerning players, and an obsession for some. 12 sets oldest is 1890's at the moment. I've had older. I'm addicted.

[@brandontheblinddude5302]

@@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850 these are my dream set of pipes. Love them a lot

[@pipergy]

Thank you for posting this Karl!!!! They sounded great. But then again Stuart can make any pipes sound great. ;-)

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Bingo ! You get the prize ! he can indeed.

[@RobertLMcLaughlin]

Incredible fingering! Fantastic talent. Thanks for sharing with us all.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

These guys also use false-fingering to create unique sounding notes to great effect. Fred Morrison is also a master.

[@BagpipeHeadache16]

I didn't know double-timing triplets was physically possible...

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

these are some of the fastest fingers in the game today and few can match S.L. for speed and accuracy. Check out Lincoln Hilton as one who can.

[@kylebarrie1]

absolutely phenomenal

[@christopherrichardson5374]

So very inspiring. Really lifts the spirit. ❤

[@TheDubstepWobble]

THAT is beyond talent.

[@MrJaseg1971]

I ordered the SL4 Pipes. Can't wait!

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

I have a set. No complaints on anything. They look like half silvers from a distance without the weight of silver. The bore is MacRae and they're solid. No worries. Nice version.

[@davidphilip8507]

Simply superb

[@RenaissanceEarCandy]

He's come a long way since being that wee mouse.

[@benlampman3712]

Made me laugh😂

[@TnBagpiper68]

What a machine. Fantastic fingers

[@dannymcclintock6880]

That Was Awesome! ..

[@scrat1937]

never heard such an emotioning thing like this: translated in italian: mai sentita una musica così suggestiva ed emozionante

[@Sylkenwolf]

Brilliant! Now I'd like to see the 'Fling' being done!😉🥰

[@quaggs1]

absolutely amazing!

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

he's all of that indeed.

[@craigdobbin3521]

Outstanding

[@davetholl4315]

Magnificent!

[@thinredlinestandfirm]

Do those fingers come with the pipes?

[@scottpearce1984]

thinredlinestandfirm you wish

[@Xogroroth666]

@@scottpearce1984 Although, the gold edition MIGHT come with one or two fingers?

[@inspire_greatness7464]

A true talent!

[@jornadaancestral767]

Truly amazing!

[@williamnoble294]

Fantastic

[@rockandrollsax]

Awesome!

[@jonathanwaugh5216]

Thats pure class

[@macditrik3786]

wonderfully well

[@kyleirwin7194]

outstanding

[@phillipthelin5262]

Your so talented Stuart, awesome job my wee piped piper

[@hoookyspoooky2482]

Amazing

[@74greendragon]

ArrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrGH! BRILLIANT!

[@gordonstewart8258]

Of course they sound incredible in the hands of Stuart Liddle: He could probably make Pakistani pipes sound good. Question is, how would they sound when I play them?

[@alvinnathan845]

If your pressure is steady,it would sound exactly the same

[@tylerduncan9493]

Alvin Nathan there is a little more to it than that. Pressure is just a part of getting a good sound from a set of pipes. Drone reeds choice, setup, strength of the drone reeds and chanter reed, brand of pipe chanter, material used (ie poly/wood) and various other variables contribute to the sound produced, not just pressure

[@alvinnathan845]

Tyler Duncan I meant tonally assuming the set up was the same ,but even then I’m wrong-ish .I get what you mean haha

[@alvindurochermtl]

According to your own logic if you do sound like crap with those pipes the problem isn't the pipes is it?

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

S.L. could milk a goat and it would bleat music. he is not alone, but he is that good.

[@c.w.1827]

Cool... Greetings from germany.

[@Flaaaaanders]

Highland wedding. I somehow doubt these pipes would make me this superb a piper

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Pipes are not plug and play. this guy is a race car driver driving in formula one with a production bagpipe that is CNC made. he makes any bagpipe sound good.

[@davidcolintunstall6048]

One of the best sounds out there. Great balance and awesome harmonics phasing from those drones. Does anyone know for sure what reeds are in these?

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

I can tell you what will play in them but not what he chooses. Start with Canning and you probably will stay there. These drones have a unique combination. Use carbon fiber tongue for the bass and poly tongue for the tenors and you'll get a nice sounding combination without too much buzz in the tenors and a good strong bass drone to go with them. I got good results. Balance-Tone is also a good option.

[@dutchomatic]

Those slurs in there are braw. Bang on.

[@CopperheadAirsoft]

I want to learn this

[@indianroyalmusician]

Mind blowing Fingring#IndianRoyalmusician

[@barryryan8267]

If Heineken made pipers...

[@RayMainBagpiper]

Those sound alot like a set of Drumrans I have when they're set up with MG reeds.... Interesting ... would be cool to hear a dry studio run of these pipes. That kind of drone sound is one that makes you just want to keep playing and playing... very nice.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

MacRae - they're modeled on his grandfathers pipes. It's a wee bit different sound. The thing is that S.L. is also - Rock steady ! His "tone" is immaculate and he makes it look easy. Blowing tone is an art in bagpiping. Not everyone can do it and hold it like he can. This is expert level play.

[@colinspence7406]

If only my fingers could do something even remotely similar to that!!

[@cameronkidd1910]

I'm happy to be taught by him!

[@evemacmillan4997]

Cameron Kidd OMG!!!!! U get taught by my cousin! (I'm his 2nd Cousin!)(I've never met him tho! 😢

[@manthasagittarius1]

It's a little scary, like hearing someone brilliant talking to himself because no one in the room would really get what he's saying. I'm not a piper, but I am a woodwind player, and this man's low to the ground technique is very fine.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Perfect tone and pitch throughout the performance. Not a glitch to be heard here. The player controls the instrument. This is not plug and play. You Must blow tone ! The pipes don't do it for you. S.L. could write the book and play it backwards - He is That good !

[@csrmaniac3222]

Maybe someday I’ll be that good Dreams

[@alexholt6840]

Who the hell would've thought you could make Cameronian Rant any more ridiculous than it already is?!?!

[@mynameisfin]

the gandy brothers play a crazy version too. I can almost play it. nearly impossible to play let alone memorise

[@SupersonicTartanDeathMachine1]

Alex Holt so true!!! Damn!!!

[@alentully9603]

Thanks Alex, Both of these settings are in my new book Socrú, along with many other original compositions and other arrangements, which is available on my website www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Wasn't it enough already ? Omg what a chune ! we played it with Pretty Marion. Talk about twisted fingers ! and it was a race to the finish ! hang on and keep the faith !

[@bagpipesforbeginners]

2nd tune is the Cameronian Rant as a hornpipe? Incredible!

[@alentully9603]

Thanks Gary. You can find the music in my new book Socrú which is available on my website. Www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Six parts and tough to play as well.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

I'm a collector and retired teacher. I own two sets SL-3 and SL-4. Decent drones and workmanship on a production bagpipe - but I also have instruments well over 100 years old by some of the great makers of their time. These are makers that have been extensively copied. I feel qualified to judge having a dozen sets in my possession at this time. You're listening to a great player, who has perfect pitch, on a world class chanter. Add $400 to the basic price if you want, and invest in your chanter. That's what your hearing most here, unless you just focus on the drones and their sound only, which I judge as modern to accommodate today's higher pitch. Authentic and vintage or antique bores were designed for a lower pitch. They are based on a design that was meant for that, so 476hz is much higher than the original designers intention. reeds have also changed. If you like McCallum pipes, you will like these too, but they sound different, which is really just a matter of taste. There are others but these are a decent bang for your buck in this arena. 60 years a piper and Grade 1 by fifteen - enjoying my retirement from practice. Willie McCallum is also a tremendous bagpiper himself. More traditional than S.L.

[@xbaaldyy]

What is the tune may give it ago

[@diegobac5067]

anyone knows if the sheet music with these arragements it´s outhere on the internet? or do I have to sit down and figure out the arrangements?

[@ApoIogeticsMan]

I doubt there is any, he is taking tunes we all know and adding a LOT of his own on the spot style. It is very pleasant to listen to, but not in line with traditional piping

[@blakehollingshead813]

Appolo Geticks Actually these two tunes were arranged by PM Allan Tully of SLOTPB more or less for Stuart to flex with.

[@alentully9603]

@@blakehollingshead813 thanks for pointing this out! Both of these settings are in my new book. Socrú, which is available on my website www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@alentully9603]

You can find the music to both in my new book Socrú available on my website www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Alen Tully

[@gamesn8695]

What is the name of the first tune? Does anyone know? Amazing playing Stuart Liddell one of the best pipers

[@calumpiober1535]

It's "Highland Wedding", but NOT as you would find it in Scots Guards book one!

[@alentully9603]

Not as you would fine it in Scots Guards but you will find it in my new book Socrú along with this version of the Rant and many others I’ve arranged on my website www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@Colorado4x4]

I have watched this too many times

[@scottwilliamso4260]

What’s the tune ??

[@omarrafik2422]

is he playing the replication or the original?

[@the180crew]

Where can I find the sheet music for the hornpipe version of highland wedding he played?

[@arrancameron3353]

Cameron180 I would love it to!!

[@csrmaniac3222]

Cameron180 chances are that he came up with version but if there is music I would love it too.

[@the180crew]

Found it!

[@gamergangronnie3461]

Cameron180 could u email me the music [e-mail]

[@the180crew]

GamerGangRonnie just sent it over mate 👍🏻

[@Artillect0]

Does anyone know the name of the first tune he plays in this set?

[@SamDePasquale]

It's his own version of The Highland Wedding

[@alentully9603]

It’s actually my version of the Highland Wedding and also The Cameronian Rant, played magnificently by Stuart. You can find both settings along with many more in my new book Socrú, available through my website www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@videofanclip]

Makes my head spin. Fastest fingers north of any border!

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Lincoln Hilton can match him note for note _ Modern piping- check him out.

[@brogantownsley7999]

Anyone know the name of the second tune

[@ettsn]

Brogan Townsley it’s a well-embellished Cameronian Rant

[@nledaig]

Yes it's that Konrad but we cannot all do it. It's also genius. I'm a self-taught kitchen piper and this leaves me dumb

[@crusaderofgod]

Ich will auch so spielen können 😂

[@j.ptomba2542]

Anyone know the name of the first song that he played?

[@j.ptomba2542]

thank you

[@alentully9603]

Both of these settings are in my new book. Socrú, which is available on my website www.writemymedley.com/shop

[@j.ptomba2542]

@@alentully9603 woah! Thank you sir! I’ll check it out!

[@richardtallach7104]

One of the piping Paganinis.

[@gamesn8695]

What's the first tune

[@DannyBoi2112]

Highland Wedding played in a hornpipe setting (the tune is originally a march)

[@macpduff2119]

My great grandfather was Malcolm MacPherson, champion piper , teacher, and piper to Cluny MacPherson

[@blakehollingshead813]

Go blog it bro. no offence but no one here cares lol. And I don’t see how you’re story is at all relevant here.

[@DannyBoi2112]

@@blakehollingshead813 don’t need to be a dick about it

[@scrat4all]

Somebody that knows how to use the pipes, but to modern.

[@baileydickson3184]

What tunes did he play?

[@Divingpiper99]

Bailey Dickson All I know is that the 1st one was his own arrangement of Highland Wedding

[@69rjm]

Divingpiper99 2nd sounds like the Rant

[@ronniegray8993]

Bailey Dickson The Highland Wedding and The Cameronian Rant.

[@baileydickson3184]

cheers

[@ericouellette765]

+Divingpiper99 could be wrong but i think i remember him saying it was actually alan tully's arrangement of HW.

[@hfranke07]

What is the chanter?

[@porter79mark39]

the pipe that hangs down that you play with your fingers

[@hfranke07]

Well, I might be old, but I'm not stupid.... yes, I know what a chanter is. I wanted to know what brand of chanter he plays.

[@chrislorince4607]

I think it's a Naill.

[@dannymcclintock6880]

So Who Was Or Is Duncan MaCrea

[@piperbob2]

Danny mcClintock Duncan MacRae was a bagpipe maker in Glasgow who started his business in 1897; he had many distinctive features incorporated in some of his pipes including a threaded, tuneable bass drone top, a chanter grip, hempless metal tuning slides, and tenor drones with different diameter bores, making one slightly quieter than the other. Many of his pipes would doubtless have been lost and destroyed during the 1st WW, so they are a rarity now. This is Stuart Liddell playing an accurate replica of his old MacRae pipes, made by McCallum Bagpipes.

[@scottpearce1984]

i am lerning pipes

[@connoro8610]

scott Pearce are ye aye

[@prome_theus]

30 envious say they don't like it...

[@Flaaaaanders]

Braw. Even the tuning.

[@videofanclip]

The best superlatives just aren't up to this!!

[@dustineden698]

Excuse my language in advance, though I'm not the least bit fucking sorry. Who in the actual fuck "thumbs downed" this video?

[@mottopanukeiku7406]

His neighbor.

[@Flaaaaanders]

Possibly better than alasdair, guess we’ll never know

[@WootTootZoot]

Braw pipes.

[@chrisclarke8361]

Handmade are better. Support and preserve the old crafts. Plastic SUCKS!

[@kimjones5783]

How to ruin Highland Wedding!

[@ApoIogeticsMan]

Extraordinay piper but too much ad libbing for my taste.