Very cool. The tunes he played are called "Itchy Fingers," "The Clumsy Lover" (really) and "The Gael." The first two are very complicated and require some fast fingers. I applaud him being willing to take on these complicated tunes. Yeah, he made a couple of flubs, but it's still cool that he shared his talent. Nobody's perfect, and considering that he lives in a dormitory, presumably on an air base, and the fact that he is defending our country 24/7, I can cut him some slack for not practicing every day. As for the "American playing Scottish pipes with and Irish flag" debate... who the #$)) cares? There are more Canadian bagpipers in the world than there are Scottish, and more Americans observe Saint Patrick's Day than the Irish observers. The bagpipes originated in the middle east, so none of the celtic countries have exclusive claim on this instrument. None of it really matters. I don't know if this soldier has Scottish or Irish heritage or not. All I know is that he likes playing the bagpipes, and that's good enough for me. Thanks for sharing.
TheInfiniterider I heard the off tones and he's a thousand times better than me. OK.....This is a joke. The Irish invented the pipes and gave them to the Scots and the Scots never caught onto it. I didn't write it, I'm just passing it on. Sorry about that. When I bought my pipes over 40 years ago they came with legal ivory mounts and a sole plate. Now I don't think you can get ivory and pipes no longer have a sole plate. It doesn't really have anything to do with the sound, it's just looks but they still look a little funny without one. I wish I could still play mine, but loosing 1/3 of a lung sort of took care of that. Oh well, I could have died, so I can't complain. He's good and I hope he sticks with it!!
get different pipes, electric, uillean, I know, not the same. I hear they have electric practice chanters. You just wont have the cuts on your left pec :)
It's rare to hear piping outside of funerals and parades. This was a treat and if you are a piper you understand that this guy knows what he is doing. A couple squeals here and there happens with wooden reeds. Thumbs down people have no idea how difficult this instrument is!
... They have those?!?! Next you'll be telling me that there are countries that don't have a church group specifically dedicated to protesting military funerals and making the families feel bad.
The first tune is a reel by the name “Itchy Fingers” by pipe major Robert Mathieson. The second is a hornpipe by the name of “The Clumsy Lover” by Niel Dickie, and the third tune is a 6/8 slow air/jig called “The Gael” by Dougie Maclean
@@thenextshenanigantownandth4393 - Dude - do I read you right? at 0:40 - the second tune (called a gael) is called "Paddy's Breeches"? I'm currently learning on an electric chanter, and I love that 2nd tune. (I can play itchy fingers OK), but that "Paddy's Breeches" is it? - that's a tough one! :)
All the bickering about Scott versus Eire versus American....bollocks. Save everyone the "I bloody know everything" garbage and just compliment the young Airman for embracing his Celtic roots and even picking up pipes to begin with. From one Celtic-American veteran to another: Job well done and thank you for serving, lad.
I am one of the small number of Israelis playing, composing, teaching in the full traditional manner. There was even an Israeli piper, and an Israeli composition inside the circle on Glasgow Green trying for the Grade I world pipe band championship, Popular with many non-Scots. A fantastic instrument, when played properly, which is sadly not the case here, but no harm and I am sure he'll settle down into proper lessons. Maybe he's too busy now.
The lad IS playing traditional style, but out of tune, with sloppy fingering. There is no such as "untraditional" style that allows for being out of tune, losing one's fingers, playing uncontrolled tempo, and missing notes. Out of respect for the lad, I believe he could improve greatly with a good teacher. You help nothing by insisting that the playing is great, and that it is not traditional. But he'll do just fine and improve quickly if he so desires. he has the basic skills, I believe. I mentor for excellence, not feel-good approval junky fixes which are in no one's interest.. I am sure the airman's a great fellow, and I would be happy to know him. If he is ever in Israel, he gets free lessons from me.
Saw a guy in a parking lot in Carbondale, Colorado, get out of his car, play a couple bagpipe tunes (Amazing Grace was one), get back in his car, drive off. Interesting.
if we have to go to war i want this guy in my unit playing while we make our way to victory, and a guy with the voice of leonidas to make encouraging speech
Q: Why do pipers walk when they play? A: To try to get away from the noise. Q: What's the difference between bagpipes and a lawnmower? A: You can tune up a lawnmower. The definition of a gentleman is one who knows how to play the pipes, but refrains. Heard Carlos Nunez in Victoria, BC tonight. He really is the Jimi Hendrix of the pipes and the recorder and the flute and the tin whistle and...
this is for people who hate the sound of bagpipes(I'm sure as hell not one of them, I love bagpipes) IF YOU DONT LIKE THE SOUND OF BAGPIPES OR THE PIPES THEMSELVES OR BOTH, DONT LOOK IT UP ON UA-cam!!! WE DONT LIKE YOUR POINTLESS, "PISSING ME OFF", COMMENTS, AND I SPEAK FOR THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND AND IRELAND. AGAIN, IF YOU DONT LIKE BAGPIPES, DONT LOOK THEM UP!!! thank you, and not for PISSING me off. 😤
Quality, only word for it. The only thing that intrigues me is why a piper needs a hi-vis belt. If you can't hear him coming (no disrespect the the hearing impaired) you are probably not going to see him coming either!
That guy is awesome! I don't have any Scotish blood, that I know of, but I love the pipes. They hype me up and put me at ease at the same time. If that makes any sense. I don't understand it myself, being mostly German. I love the Scot heritage and music.
+Alexander Steiner I stan in the same position but one guy once told me, that when you hear the pipes and you feel something deep inside of you, thats your ancestors calling
Man. I really hope that some day when I'm doing a walk-through dorm inspection I find this airman. I used to be an Irish dancer for 12 years. Every once in a while I'll get talked into dancing, particularly around St. Pat's but I'd lose my mind to have a piper in the squadron!
I never comment on videos, but can't stop myself here. I know I'm a poor player, but some people like to hear me play. This guy is better than I am. He's playing for some friends and having fun. They're having fun listening. He's not competing. He's not getting paid. The bagpipe police should cease all the showing off about tone and crossing noises. We understand: you could do better. Also, I fly an American, Canadian, Scottish, and Irish flag from my bass. It's not a history lesson. It's a little pride in my ancestors, and it gets little kids to ask me about the flags. Lighten up!
Thanks a ton! I've heard it being played at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Massed Pipes and Drums though, so I think it must have been re-used by them from some much older song. At least now I have a reference point. Thanks again anyways, and if you recognize any of the others, please let me know.
God I love this so much! Gives me chills everytime without touching scotish or irish ground. But my heart tells me I belong there. Excause my vocabulary...
Something deep in my soul . . . I can't explain it . . . . That is a fekking awesome sound. When I die, I want him to play at my funeral . . . . so I'll know I'm going to heaven.
I myself have never been to Scotland, but it's pretty much my life's dream to go to my ancestral homeland. My family moved here to America six generations ago.
Good playing, Itchy Fingers is played quite well with some nice embellishments, rushed a bit much on Clumsy Lover though with the tendency to overblown "High A's", then it goes muddy. The Gael, well done, still a tendency to rush, follow your feet for the tempo, you were there at the start. (Retired PM)
This is why I miss being in the military...War is hell but where else could you pull out such a loud instrument in a living quarters and not only will people not get pissed- they'll dig it
I would have won you BTZ after that!!! Too damn bad you weren't one of my guys!!!!! Hope you see this comment. You bring tears to my eyes....Keep it up! And thanks for serving, SMSgt D!
takes more than 10 years to master, some would say it takes more than 20, though this guy is pretty damn good for having played probly only like 6 or so years.
Only heard them once in person and that was at my grandfathers funeral. I did NOT expect them to be that insanely loud. How people can play them without ear protection is beyond me. Don't get me wrong. It was amazing and there wasn't a dry eye at the funeral but my ears were ringing afterwards and I was a decent distance away.
The Scoti are an seafaring Celtic people from what is now northern Ireland. They established a stronghold in Argyle at about the 4th century at a place called Dalriada.
If i ever go to war I want a bagpipe to accompany me into battle
Hot Communist A-10 Warthog
Make sure he has his pt belt on so that he’ll be safe.......
- couldn't hurt! ;-)
Very cool. The tunes he played are called "Itchy Fingers," "The Clumsy Lover" (really) and "The Gael." The first two are very complicated and require some fast fingers. I applaud him being willing to take on these complicated tunes. Yeah, he made a couple of flubs, but it's still cool that he shared his talent. Nobody's perfect, and considering that he lives in a dormitory, presumably on an air base, and the fact that he is defending our country 24/7, I can cut him some slack for not practicing every day.
As for the "American playing Scottish pipes with and Irish flag" debate... who the #$)) cares? There are more Canadian bagpipers in the world than there are Scottish, and more Americans observe Saint Patrick's Day than the Irish observers. The bagpipes originated in the middle east, so none of the celtic countries have exclusive claim on this instrument. None of it really matters. I don't know if this soldier has Scottish or Irish heritage or not. All I know is that he likes playing the bagpipes, and that's good enough for me.
Thanks for sharing.
Well said.
TheInfiniterider Yep
TheInfiniterider I heard the off tones and he's a thousand times better than me. OK.....This is a joke. The Irish invented the pipes and gave them to the Scots and the Scots never caught onto it. I didn't write it, I'm just passing it on. Sorry about that. When I bought my pipes over 40 years ago they came with legal ivory mounts and a sole plate. Now I don't think you can get ivory and pipes no longer have a sole plate. It doesn't really have anything to do with the sound, it's just looks but they still look a little funny without one. I wish I could still play mine, but loosing 1/3 of a lung sort of took care of that. Oh well, I could have died, so I can't complain. He's good and I hope he sticks with it!!
get different pipes, electric, uillean, I know, not the same. I hear they have electric practice chanters. You just wont have the cuts on your left pec :)
Mark J electric bagpipes are horrible they take out the original Scottish feeling
Thank god you he was wearing his PT belt. Otherwise you wouldn't see him.
CHarles Vitanza Dammit. I was going to make a comment about it, but you beat me too it. FUCK.
CHarles Vitanza They even had a few spares tucked behind the desk (seen in several shots) in case it fell off. Shit's important.
The amount of epic might have injured him had he not worn his PT belt.
Lol
just means he's a nerdy maintainer! :) FTW!!!
i couldn't even imagine the gore if he forgot his pt belt
Saved by the PT belt!
RADIOACTIVEBUNY he forgot to charge it in the microwave
The Scottish pipes are a tough instrument to master. Kudos to the young airman!:)-John in Texas
That is probably the Airman that makes everybody enjoy even the crappiest of times. Props to this kid.
I'm just glad he was wearing a pt belt. it could have gotten dangerous if he had neglected this safety piece
dude played like a boss
gimmeasteak84 nah health and safety will fine him and give him a ticket
It's rare to hear piping outside of funerals and parades. This was a treat and if you are a piper you understand that this guy knows what he is doing. A couple squeals here and there happens with wooden reeds. Thumbs down people have no idea how difficult this instrument is!
maybe in america, but in scotland it's the norm xD
And Ireland and parts of Canada! :D
You need to go to an irish pub
22grena
I'd love to
And what is there?
god effing bless him for carrying on a great musical tradition
Give that Airman a cookie, he is wearing his glow belt.
^
The Air Force calls it a reflective belt. I think that is because they never do PT.
patriot ex no because that's it technical name.
Shit dude give him the whole jar
@CarrollFilms what means "PT Belt"
I can only imagine what it must feel like to live in a country where your military men are respected for doing a job well done...
... They have those?!?! Next you'll be telling me that there are countries that don't have a church group specifically dedicated to protesting military funerals and making the families feel bad.
I don't understand how people don't like the sound of bagpipes
There's only one volume setting on the great highland bagpipe: LOUD!! Like how he finished with "The Gael". Outstanding!
And God bless em for it!
Song is called Itchy Fingers, old Scottish reel. Love this song, I played it on accordion.
Tune. ;-) Songs are sung and tunes are played.
yakityjak the second song is called the Gael, it was used in the last of the mohicans but is meant to be played with a big group
The first tune is a reel by the name “Itchy Fingers” by pipe major Robert Mathieson. The second is a hornpipe by the name of “The Clumsy Lover” by Niel Dickie, and the third tune is a 6/8 slow air/jig called “The Gael” by Dougie Maclean
@@thenextshenanigantownandth4393 - Dude - do I read you right? at 0:40 - the second tune (called a gael) is called "Paddy's Breeches"?
I'm currently learning on an electric chanter, and I love that 2nd tune. (I can play itchy fingers OK), but that "Paddy's Breeches" is it? - that's a tough one! :)
Best sound in the world when played right but on the other hand the worse when played wrong
If I could only have one skill in life, it would be to play the bagpipe like none other. Coolest shit ever.
Good on ya son. A young Airman and his pals enjoying his piping...good tae see. ;)
fuck off you,,,ye fukkin bastard,,,,stop liking the bagpipes
Phenomenal display of skills with the pipes! Keep it up! Bravo!!!
All the bickering about Scott versus Eire versus American....bollocks. Save everyone the "I bloody know everything" garbage and just compliment the young Airman for embracing his Celtic roots and even picking up pipes to begin with. From one Celtic-American veteran to another: Job well done and thank you for serving, lad.
I am one of the small number of Israelis playing, composing, teaching in the full traditional manner. There was even an Israeli piper, and an Israeli composition inside the circle on Glasgow Green trying for the Grade I world pipe band championship, Popular with many non-Scots. A fantastic instrument, when played properly, which is sadly not the case here, but no harm and I am sure he'll settle down into proper lessons. Maybe he's too busy now.
GigiMac (wife of above)
israelpiper Actually, the piper here did a GRAND rendition of this tune, for not all players are traditional.
The lad IS playing traditional style, but out of tune, with sloppy fingering. There is no such as "untraditional" style that allows for being out of tune, losing one's fingers, playing uncontrolled tempo, and missing notes. Out of respect for the lad, I believe he could improve greatly with a good teacher. You help nothing by insisting that the playing is great, and that it is not traditional. But he'll do just fine and improve quickly if he so desires. he has the basic skills, I believe. I mentor for excellence, not feel-good approval junky fixes which are in no one's interest.. I am sure the airman's a great fellow, and I would be happy to know him. If he is ever in Israel, he gets free lessons from me.
Saw a guy in a parking lot in Carbondale, Colorado, get out of his car, play a couple bagpipe tunes (Amazing Grace was one), get back in his car, drive off. Interesting.
Thankyou for being the hero we all needed at arms and on here. Truer words could not have been spoken
if we have to go to war i want this guy in my unit playing while we make our way to victory, and a guy with the voice of leonidas to make encouraging speech
As a Scotsman I have to comment that his piping skills are very very good.
i learned at 13 years old,back then kids thought it was weird the bagpipes, now its cool. ha guess i'll get back with it !
Q: Why do pipers walk when they play? A: To try to get away from the noise.
Q: What's the difference between bagpipes and a lawnmower? A: You can tune up a lawnmower.
The definition of a gentleman is one who knows how to play the pipes, but refrains.
Heard Carlos Nunez in Victoria, BC tonight. He really is the Jimi Hendrix of the pipes and the recorder and the flute and the tin whistle and...
this is for people who hate the sound of bagpipes(I'm sure as hell not one of them, I love bagpipes) IF YOU DONT LIKE THE SOUND OF BAGPIPES OR THE PIPES THEMSELVES OR BOTH, DONT LOOK IT UP ON UA-cam!!! WE DONT LIKE YOUR POINTLESS, "PISSING ME OFF", COMMENTS, AND I SPEAK FOR THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND AND IRELAND. AGAIN, IF YOU DONT LIKE BAGPIPES, DONT LOOK THEM UP!!! thank you, and not for PISSING me off. 😤
CamJam 312 you're the greatest of all the people that I talked to.
I play the pipes and feel that lots of people should understand this.
I’m not Scottish not Irish, I’m Greek and I love the sound of bagpipes. One of my favorite things tbh
And yes what you say is true. Stop looking shit up on UA-cam that you don’t like, then write pissy annoying comments about how bad it is...
This is what I've been waiting for! Hats off, piper! Your are gifted player. Thank you!
Digging the glow belt. Gotta stay safe...
Anybody know who this guy is? He ever comes to Austin, TX, ,,, all the beer he can drink, PAID!!!
I cant see anymore. The intense glare of how badass this guy is has temporarily blinded me.
I have wicked Scot in me so this stuff is so awesome! This dude rocks BTW
Well I love playing itchy fingers and the Gael. Guess who’s playing this at New Years and for family birthdays and some busking*shh*
Outstanding... you killed 'itchy fingers'!!!! and thank you for your service as well...
Quality, only word for it. The only thing that intrigues me is why a piper needs a hi-vis belt. If you can't hear him coming (no disrespect the the hearing impaired) you are probably not going to see him coming either!
Fantastic. We had such a guy in Baghdad also. Played fires out every night. Dramatic what some folks do with their hobbies
Gal in the purple knows how to properly enjoy it! I can't ever not follow along with my feet.
I LOVE this tune...Itchy Fingers & Clumsy Lover!!!
That guy is awesome! I don't have any Scotish blood, that I know of, but I love the pipes. They hype me up and put me at ease at the same time. If that makes any sense. I don't understand it myself, being mostly German. I love the Scot heritage and music.
I am with you on that do you happen to know the tune he was playing at the begining
+Kaleb Rinehart the first two tunes are ithchy fingers and clumsy lover :)
+Alexander Steiner I stan in the same position but one guy once told me, that when you hear the pipes and you feel something deep inside of you, thats your ancestors calling
***** My family is from lower Saxony, which is where a lot of the Vikings where from. So you may be right.
I agree totally
Man. I really hope that some day when I'm doing a walk-through dorm inspection I find this airman. I used to be an Irish dancer for 12 years. Every once in a while I'll get talked into dancing, particularly around St. Pat's but I'd lose my mind to have a piper in the squadron!
Not only can he rock out on the pipes, he's glow belt safe. Good job, Airman.
Well this American man has got a lot of respect from us Irish and Scottish. Amazing!!!
I love the pipes:)
great music dude, play on:)
Airman, I don't know who you are, but you MADE MY DAY! Thank you to the poster for this!
I never comment on videos, but can't stop myself here. I know I'm a poor player, but some people like to hear me play. This guy is better than I am. He's playing for some friends and having fun. They're having fun listening. He's not competing. He's not getting paid. The bagpipe police should cease all the showing off about tone and crossing noises. We understand: you could do better. Also, I fly an American, Canadian, Scottish, and Irish flag from my bass. It's not a history lesson. It's a little pride in my ancestors, and it gets little kids to ask me about the flags. Lighten up!
Thanks a ton! I've heard it being played at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Massed Pipes and Drums though, so I think it must have been re-used by them from some much older song. At least now I have a reference point. Thanks again anyways, and if you recognize any of the others, please let me know.
God I love this so much! Gives me chills everytime without touching scotish or irish ground. But my heart tells me I belong there. Excause my vocabulary...
I love it. Congratulations from Poland. Marek.
Best thing about this is he's been so safe and compliant wit dat reflective belt! Legit
At least he's got the PT belt on. You can do anything with that PT belt!!
Suddenly everyone there realizes exactly how frigging loud real bagpipes are. And that airman probably went to the restriction barracks after this.
Awesome! Thanks for going into The Gael at 1:33. I don't hear that often enough on the bagpipes.
Something deep in my soul . . . I can't explain it . . . . That is a fekking awesome sound. When I die, I want him to play at my funeral . . . . so I'll know I'm going to heaven.
More skill than I will ever have. Talented Man...
There's something so majestic about this.
I myself have never been to Scotland, but it's pretty much my life's dream to go to my ancestral homeland. My family moved here to America six generations ago.
Holy tech school! Took me back to Shappard for a minute.
I am also half Irish and half Scottish...when I get drunk, I beat Ninja's up ;)
As much as I love the bagpipes, all I keep thinking of is how much nicer the Air Force's barracks are.
It's quite heart warming that there are millions of people around the world who cherish and identify with the flag of my tiny little country.
i like the way he attached the cords on the drones :))
Its the Last of the Mohicans. gotta say love all the tunes
Good playing, Itchy Fingers is played quite well with some nice embellishments, rushed a bit much on Clumsy Lover though with the tendency to overblown "High A's", then it goes muddy. The Gael, well done, still a tendency to rush, follow your feet for the tempo, you were there at the start. (Retired PM)
Mighty stuff, Keep the Tricolour flying my friend.
Only in the Air Force do we proudly show off that damn refelective belt! Nice playing btw
True the Army and Navy despise PT belts. I think Marines refuse to wear them lol.
This is why I miss being in the military...War is hell but where else could you pull out such a loud instrument in a living quarters and not only will people not get pissed- they'll dig it
awesome!! shame that never happened in any barracks I lived in
The pt belt of truth! This young airman's and this entire nation's, true protector.
I Love the Tricolor and love the piping
darckassin: That 2:23 I spend listening to your friend Rory was AWESOME!
You sir, are a King among men
I would have won you BTZ after that!!! Too damn bad you weren't one of my guys!!!!! Hope you see this comment. You bring tears to my eyes....Keep it up! And thanks for serving, SMSgt D!
When the dwarves show up to the Battle of the Five Armies scene
God Bless the USA and long live Ireland!
Amanda Brady yes
I like the addition of the Last of the Mohicans theme
That's our Rory! Member of Celtic Thunder Pipes & Drums.
God damn, those Air Force barracks look like a 5 star hotel.
all the classics! nice! now the women have their eyes on this guy for sure. ;)
Awesome, Airman! They should issue bagpipes to all our ground troops - scare the bejabbers out of the enemy.
glad he has his reflective belt on. this would be unsafe without it. ;)
Itchy Fingers! WIN!
Excellent performed!
Man that airman got skills.
takes more than 10 years to master, some would say it takes more than 20, though this guy is pretty damn good for having played probly only like 6 or so years.
These people are probably senior airman by now
Bagpipes are AWESOME!!!!!!!! Some songs are sad and some songs are amazing. Major respect to all bagpipe players
Only heard them once in person and that was at my grandfathers funeral. I did NOT expect them to be that insanely loud. How people can play them without ear protection is beyond me. Don't get me wrong. It was amazing and there wasn't a dry eye at the funeral but my ears were ringing afterwards and I was a decent distance away.
...BRILLIANT! My sincere thanks for uploading this,...BRILLIANT!
the pipes are spell binding love them..great job
That dude is ROCKING that bagpipe!
ROAD GUARDS, POST!!!! For real though, excellent job on the bagpipes.
I think the trick is getting the lungs strong and on beat, and tuning everything properly. I'd also love to learn it.
No one ever expects, THE PIPES!
I love itchy fingers.
in military yeah we use to do that when we bored while waiting finish working hour lolololo
hahaha
The Scoti are an seafaring Celtic people from what is now northern Ireland. They established a stronghold in Argyle at about the 4th century at a place called Dalriada.
another great exsample why bagpipes are awsome!
i wish i could walk into my dorm to see and hear this.
Thanks for the support. Also heres a tip. Whiskey is Irish and Whisky is Scottish. The difference is the "e" in the first one.
As the bagpiper in this video, I couldn't agree more.
The bit from "Last of the Mohicans" was fucking awesome.
anyone who plays bagpipes should be immersed in a septic tank
Deep respect soldier, legends and pipes!
Metal influenced bag pipes. Go overkill!!!
Most important thing...he's got his reflective belt on!!!! Air Force..Fly. Fight. Win!