Willie is simply one of the best players out there today. I had him over the summer for the Balmoral School in Pittsburgh and he is just a phenomenal player as well as a great guy. I really enjoy his playing and it was just great to meet him!
Wow! I was fortunate to learn what I learned, when I did. The pipes have gotten high tech. Marvelous video, and I hope that there're more Willies on the way.
Lol! Thanks! I've watched competitions before but really didn't know what was goin' on. Guess I was too busy enjoyin' the music! But thanks for your time!!
I think your performances are always great. I've often wondered although, weather it's a trick of the camera or weather your blowpipe is just a bit too long.
these are all great pipers, how do they judge who's the best? What are the guidelines? I would appreciate it if someone could explain it. And thanks in advance.
Spartan4126, who cared what you play? Willie McCallum has won almost everything in the world of solo piping including 8 Glenfiddich piping championships which is only open to the 10 best pipers in the world each year. Can you list your piping achievements and we will compare them to Willies.
great technique... but what is the break all about at 4:20... it sounds as if hes starting abother part... but at the end of the first part...he goes into this lullaby... ehh???? i dont think its my hearing...
In my music, every music sheet I've seen (no I haven't seen them all), and MSR competitions I've heard, it's a D grace after the birls. So, maybe we're all playing it incorrectly -_-
Which Gracenote is played where is completely dependant on what feels and sounds the best to the piper who arranged the piece and usually has a lot a variation between different versions.
its a very complex task of rating the sound, and other "Technical" things, as well as the tempo and expression of the music, as well as of course at this level when all players are as talented as they are, the CHOICE of music and (of course) order of playing them (if the tunes dont flow well you shouldnt be playing at this level)... mostly I figure judges go off of how they feel during and after a performers set, and who bought the most expensive scotch the night before (or morning of lol)
@BagpipeHero98 the point is... it feels like he is in the middle of a part when he goes into the slow air... musically it doesnt make sense to me... maybe its just me then...but I doubt it :)
