Does anyone else feel like they knew this piece the first time you heard it, like it was already in your heart somehow? I cannot listen to this without tearing up.
Highland Cathedral is highly emotional, hauntingly beautiful, incredibly uplifting, and completely unique. It really heightens your senses and feelings to another level. I believe that it was composed by two Germans, but it feels 100% Scottish, and I love everything about Scotland ❤️❤️❤️🏴🏴
Michael korb and uri rover(my spilling if probably off) the composed it for the 1982 (it was in the 1980s anyway ) for the highland games that were being held in Germany they year
did a german write this? god bless him, bet him came back to haunt him though, as the scots blasted it out and came running toward em in battle. the women from hell, that's what the german soldiers called the scots soldiers wearing their kilts
@@2011Sweetgalbattle?! What battle would have seen Scots play this while charging at their allies, the Germans? The song was composed in the 80’s, beautiful and majestic as it is, it’s not some ancient piece 😂
God bless Hong Kong as there is no more Royal Hong Kong Police. May the Lord shows His countenance on Hong Kong people and give them peace and bestow grace on them. Amen.
Coming from a school where that song was sacred...hearing this again brought tears to my eyes, we'd play it every 11th November at exactly 11:11 for the soldiers who lost their lives in WW1, here's to you gentlemen!
This has to be the best version by far. The drummer doesn't miss a beat. The tempo and harmony is superb. Thank you for such a beautiful piece of music.
I AGREE! especially when there's no drum set which totally changes the mood! I recall playing this piece at the finale for the Golden Jubilee of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces in Brunei in 2011, the setting was very similar to this video, the feeling was memorable!!
My father's bagpipe band played this song at his funeral a about month ago.... it was so beautiful, it still brings tears in my eyes when hearing it again. Although my father isn't here anymore, this song makes him live on forever. Dad, thank you for everything, you were a great guy!
You will always have the very good memories of your father & the time you had with him which will never be taken away & is real treasure that will never be stolen and never be taxed.
The greatest tune of all, thank you to the men who penned it and thanks to the Guy’s and Gal’s who play it wherever it is played, heard or wherever the musicians come from across the World. If peace was able to come to the globe this would be the worldwide anthem, Again, Thank You
I have been part of world championships for young marching bands and standing there on field all band together last night all the bands together playing this one for a final what an unbelievable experience so uplifting ❤❤❤❤❤
@@bigdmac33 The story I've heard is that it was commissioned by King James of King James Bible fame--and the Germans who composed it hit the nail right on the head.
Still crying about it, when I hear that little boy with the drums I start shaking! Reminds me of my great dad! Daddy I miss you! :( Papa, ik hou van je!
This was played @ my wifes funeral on 10 August last year as we left the chapel, my fellow pipe major played it on my best pipes! Angela loved to here me playing it on pipes & p/c.a beautiful tune with great pathos .pipe major John.Anderson.
My father’s ancestry is mostly Scottish and he was lucky enough to be stationed in Scotland during WWII...he said he almost didn’t come home. So proud of my Scottish heritage. God Bless Scotland🏴
1:24 and 2:39 always get's to me. Tears or goosebumps or both. So beautiful. I remember hearing this song for the first time 13 or 14 years ago at a ww2 memorial of Operation Market Garden. I was walking in the field while they played this and i saw the veterans standing there. It was such a beautiful and emotional thing to see. Will never forget that moment.
Being a Scot! I salute Ulrich Roever. The tune always give me shivers down my spine and tears. This is a piece that is It on par with Loch Lomond (for me anyway)
Since I first viewed this I’ve got to watch it every day!! Gives me goosebumps every time!! I live in Colorado but I’m so proud of my heritage!! God Bless Britain!!!
Music is indeed a universal language! To watch and listen to the many, many nations playing this wonderful melody in perfect timing with sweet expression....TOGETHER makes my heart and soul simply love it and wish all notions could harmonize together as this band is doing here! GOD BLESS THEM ALL! Thank you You Tube!
Hi Matt! This is a beautiful piece and trust me, even more so when you're in the middle of a massed bands, playing it. The energy and emotion is palpable. Unfortunately the sacrifice you write of, is forgotten.... Continually. Soldiers continue to die all over the World, from all nations, and for what? "For FREEDOM"!!! I hear you cry. Whose? Yours, mine, the Muslims, the Chinese??? There is no honor here, no sacrifice.... Only a waste of human life in the name of such. (My apologies, I'm just an old man reliving old forgotten memories)
@@hugglebear69 hi Malcolm I can only imagine what the atmosphere must be like 8n the middle of it and playing. As you say, a tragic waste of life for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice and of course all the family and friends affected. May they all RiP. Happ Chritsmas fella and all the best for 2022.
I've never heard this in my life up until a few weeks ago. My grandma recently passed away and wanted this song played at her funeral. It was one of her favourites. I have listened to it everyday since. She meant everything to me.
This conductor is doing a great job keeping all nations together in their playing of this great tune, and I just noticed that the 10 year old boy drummer is playing his drummer beautifully right in front of the conductor...So GREAT is THIS I can hardly stand it! Thanks to Winnie 9212 and You Tube!
When I hear the first 10 notes, I'm Hooked, Its a song that can bring you up from you knees and back down. Its the kind of music that sends shivers down your spine and gives you goose bumps on your arms. It can make you Happy when you sad and sad when you happy. This Is music at its finest.
+James Mercer Aye James And it chokes me to, they need to write a lot of music to pay my family back. For they are laid in France and Belgium.And I like many will never forgive them.
So powerful an beautifull. It BRI vs me to tears each time I hear it as came access on by mistake and so glad I did. This is being played at my funeral. The young lad was ecxellent from start 2 finish. Well done and "Thank You" 4 sharing it.
Maybe this was played when Hong Kong was part of the UK, I am from the Highlands of Scotland and I have heard this played (with pride) all over the world xx
i can't even remember the last time i heard this but it was back when i was in air cadets at an intermediate marching band course i got to participate in something like this and hearing it in person was so damn magical, i'll never forget the feeling of all the bands playing as one, i wish i could go back and relive that moment... gods im 24 and i sound like some old geezer trying to remember the "good ol'days" this performance right here is the perfect definition of the quote: "one band, one sound" I am no longer in cadets and im not part of any military force but i'd still gladly salute
Absolutely amazing. Discovered this masterpiece recently and I could watch/listen over and over again, which I do frequently. It's gone to No 1 in my all time favourites.
My father has just passed away and I HAD to come and listen to this. the piece here as it encompasses musicians from around the world playing a piece of music written by Germans in tribute to my fathers (and my own)country of birth. Something my dad taught me at an early age, love all. He also loved Robert Burn's quote 'for a' that and a'that men the world ower shall brithers be for a'that. RIP Dad I love you and am so glad your suffering is over.
When you get past race, gender, social status, and all other classifications of our human species, you learn to appreciate anything and everything; including music, such as this!!! ❤️❤️
Thank you to the Composers, A very big thank you to each and every one of the Musicians, thank you Captain Bamler for such marvelous time keeping, and most of all a MASSIVE THANKYOU to Winnie for posting this very powerful,stirring,but yet comforting piece of musical brilliance!
"Greater love has no man shown, than he who lays down his life for another." Thank you- all of you, who, in the defense of all we hold dear, paid the dearest price- your life! May the tomorrows you bought for us be not spent in vain but held more precious than all the riches this world can offer, and used to the full that your sacrifices may be honored by the fruits they bear. Rest serenely in the silent memory of the Heavenly Father, never to be forgotten! DZL
+Alex Crane Love it how I feel the same as you when listening to this, but my home is not Scotland, it's Hong Kong, on the other side of the world. Hong Kong and Scotland have an extremely long relationship dating back almost 200 years and Highland Cathedral is something we cherish.
According to Wikipedia, the tune was the Royal Hong Kong Police Anthem under British rule and was composed by Germans. But it would be lovely anthem for Scotland.
I was 10 when my father showed me this piece of art and the „little drummer“. I’m 26 now and still have to shed a tear when hearing this masterpiece. I wonder what the little boy is doing now
When I first heard this "scotish anthem" I thougt, it was a very old folk-theme from the highlands. How surprised I was, when I discovered, that it was composed, arranged and produced by two german musicians/producers in 1982: Uli Roever and Michael Korb But don't be dissapoint about that. Everytime I hear this theme, I feel a little bit like William Wallace....absolutely great!!!
Even now, 1 year later, this tune still brings tears to my eyes, to all who like this tune, may you have many happy years and birthdays wherever you are.
This is memories lane for me. This was my song with bag pipes walking down the wedding aisle on August 2, 2003. I chose it because my mom is Scottish and my husband's father is Irish. It was joining the 2 together. It was perfect!! Love the song :)
@@slobama Why ever not! We want very much to remain a part of Europe and its union. I think Scotland having this as its national anthem would be a lovely gesture. A thank you.
j4k154 - as a piper of over 30 years, I can assure you Flower of Scotland is the most played tune on my repetoire. Do a search for the tune on here and listen.. it's sublime.
What makes this so great is that here we have a song about Scotland composed by two Germans played by people from around the world. For a' that and a' that men the wirld ower shal brithers be for a' that...
I heard this played at the 2006 Edinburgh Military Tattoo by the Massed bands during the finale. I burst into tears as it was my first time in the UK and seeing places where my Father had lived and my ancestors before me but also my Nana had passed away the year before.
Enjoyed the Asian ladies blowing on the bagpipes and stroking the drums. Melody composed by two Germans for the Scots/UK. Truly international. This conductor really give the melody an. Oooomph. 5/2/2019
Absolut genial. Ich war schon immer Fan vom schottischen Dudelsack, aber dieses Stück war die Initialzündung, die bagpipes selbst zu lernen. Jetzt bin ich schon 10 Jahre dabei. Und egal, wie oft ich es höre oder selbst spiele, es läuft mir bei Highland Cathedral immer noch kalt den Rücken runter und ich habe eine Träne in den Augen, so schön ist das.
My grandfather was a member of the 7th Scots Dragoon Guard. I never met him as he died before I was born but I am still proud of my heritage. One day I want to see this amazing country they call Scotland. Oh yes. I was born in Australia and will fight for my country till every drop of my blood has soaked into the Australian soil. But I still want to see my grandfather's land too.
I don't think I am a lone Scot in wanting this as our national anthem. To say a big thank you to the two Germans who gifted us this wonderful song. I hope one day Scotland will return to the Eu as an independent nation and to have this played as our national anthem would show our love of being a European nation.
I am sorry I am a little lost here. I am from East Asia. This piece of music is not bad but I don't see that it is great. Why wouldn't you want a better piece to be your national anthem?
I am a Yank and just heard tis for the first time the other day. It was posted on a FB Page that is centered on Glasgow. I somehow found my way over there some time ago through a Scot friend who happens to live in Wales now. I do have a connection to Scotland though. Someone a I met some 9 years ago. Oddly enough, When i first heard this, the national Anthem Came to mind. I have heard that it was Flower of Scotland and then heard it was unofficially Flower of Scotland which is also a very nice song. When this was posted, they didn't post the name of the song, but when I asked, someone was kind enough to tell me.
In the US, Rhode Island (Bristol), I was Minister of Music, and every year we used to celebrate the Kirking of the Tartans, and we opened with this piece, with FULL ORGAN and PIPES. Oh, I still have goose bumps every time I play this at sunset on my little beach on the lake... THANKS Winnie for this one ! Sean
Heard this in Ypres on the eve of Remembrance Sunday. They started at Menin Gate and marched down into the square. I will admit, hearing this and watching the band and following servicemen march behind, it got me all emotional. This song needs to be heard over and over again!
Should be the Scottish anthem. Thanks you Scotts for giving us the Single Malt Scotch. I am German and I love Scotland and of course Single Malt. LOL. My best friend is Scottish.
For those of you wondering, Hong Kong used to be a territory of Great Britain, which included Scotland. Ergo, the reason Highland Cathedral was used as the main tune for Hong Kong police until they acquired independence in 97'. They still use this song to this day I believe but in not a hundred percent.
+Gerry Garcia You are correct, I am living in HKSAR. We did play this song and bring out the whole team of the most finest scot stayed in hongkong to handle the bagpipe every year. And it will not going to change for the next couple decade unless things are about to be getting ugly (There are NATO agent groups (mostly US and their pet countries, including UK with comfirmed news.) causing riots in recent years at HK).
From the late 80s to 1997, Highland Cathedral was actually used as one of Hong Kong's unofficial anthems. It was played at countless ceremonies, and although sovereignty now belongs to China, that has not stopped institutions like the police from playing the hymn.
Well! If you're Canadian then you'd know that since Scotland was part of Great Britain when it was founded then all these Scot songs would be play ;D Greetings from the west! From Ontario!
This little drummer dood should have had Sergeant Stripes on his little uniform, he didn't miss a single beat, Pipe Major Bromhead missed 3 notes, Snare drum Sergeant William Bell didn't even come close to this performance..... Well done young man.... ....
A piper here - old guy. A wonderful rendition (among many). Musicians enjoying their work. An audience experiencing a great performance. For those that would cast stones - how sad! If the music does not please - do as most would do and simply change the channel - it's very easy.
Does anyone else feel like they knew this piece the first time you heard it, like it was already in your heart somehow? I cannot listen to this without tearing up.
The intro strongly remnds me of Nat King Coles song “Smile”.
Yes. it's my go to for crying and I cry within seconds of it starting. Love that.
This song reminds me of how to train your dragon
So true
I think it's that all of us never lose that part of Scotland, that's in us all. Scotland forever.
Highland Cathedral is highly emotional, hauntingly beautiful, incredibly uplifting, and completely unique. It really heightens your senses and feelings to another level.
I believe that it was composed by two Germans, but it feels 100% Scottish, and I love everything about Scotland ❤️❤️❤️🏴🏴
Michael korb and uri rover(my spilling if probably off) the composed it for the 1982 (it was in the 1980s anyway ) for the highland games that were being held in Germany they year
Same feeling as mine ❤❤
@RG-5834 perfectly said.
Beautiful. In tears every time. Thank you to our German friends who wrote this masterpiece,
did a german write this? god bless him, bet him came back to haunt him though, as the scots blasted it out and came running toward em in battle. the women from hell, that's what the german soldiers called the scots soldiers wearing their kilts
Absolutely ! I heard it for the very first time in Ypres on the 11/11/22 ! On the 17-18/12/22 I played in the harmony...
@@2011Sweetgalbattle?! What battle would have seen Scots play this while charging at their allies, the Germans? The song was composed in the 80’s, beautiful and majestic as it is, it’s not some ancient piece 😂
Wie kann sowas 37 Leuten nicht gefallen? Ich kann mir das 20 mal hintereinander reinziehn, und immernoch Gänsehaut bekommen! GREAT VID, GREAT MUSIC!
Those are scottish traitors to the homeland, SCOTLAND FOREVEEEERRR
ES ist sehr schön,weiter so
I do not understand how people can dislike this! This is PERFECT!
God bless Hong Kong as there is no more Royal Hong Kong Police. May the Lord shows His countenance on Hong Kong people and give them peace and bestow grace on them. Amen.
There are no gods.
@@Bob-bo8ik non
@@Bob-bo8ik no gods indeed except the One true God.
@@Bob-bo8ikbecause you haven’t seen one?
Coming from a school where that song was sacred...hearing this again brought tears to my eyes, we'd play it every 11th November at exactly 11:11 for the soldiers who lost their lives in WW1, here's to you gentlemen!
This has to be the best version by far. The drummer doesn't miss a beat. The tempo and harmony is superb. Thank you for such a beautiful piece of music.
Team work!!
I AGREE! especially when there's no drum set which totally changes the mood!
I recall playing this piece at the finale for the Golden Jubilee of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces in Brunei in 2011, the setting was very similar to this video, the feeling was memorable!!
My father's bagpipe band played this song at his funeral a about month ago.... it was so beautiful, it still brings tears in my eyes when hearing it again.
Although my father isn't here anymore, this song makes him live on forever. Dad, thank you for everything, you were a great guy!
This music touches me every time I hear it. It's immortal.....
That’s all any dad wants to be thought of. A good guy. Me included. I’m sure he was.
try to read this comment while listening to this music
sorry for your loss...
I am sorry for your loss :(
You will always have the very good memories of your father & the time you had with him which will never be taken away & is real treasure that will never be stolen and never be taxed.
Wow! I performed this when I was in the Army band and it still brings me to tears. Beautiful
If that doesn't give you chills and touch your heart, your soul is dead!! Beautifully done!!
Wondeful! This piece of music is my soothing remedy, but I always end up in tears - happy tears! 💗💗💗
The greatest tune of all, thank you to the men who penned it and thanks to the Guy’s and Gal’s who play it wherever it is played, heard or wherever the musicians come from across the World. If peace was able to come to the globe this would be the worldwide anthem, Again, Thank You
IM IRISH BUT I LOVÈ THIS ABOVE ALL
I have been part of world championships for young marching bands and standing there on field all band together last night all the bands together playing this one for a final what an unbelievable experience so uplifting ❤❤❤❤❤
Of all the versions of this splendid anthem, this is by far the best. Sends shivers down my spine every time that I listen to it.
Totally agree, It is by far the best. The little drummer was perfect. This song although not Scottish, it certainly should have been!
Aye, I was more than surprised to learn that the tune wasn't Scottish, and I agree, it should be!! Lol.
@@bigdmac33 The story I've heard is that it was commissioned by King James of King James Bible fame--and the Germans who composed it hit the nail right on the head.
@@cherylannemasonunfortunately someone’s been telling you porkies, it was composed in the 1980’s
Still crying about it, when I hear that little boy with the drums I start shaking!
Reminds me of my great dad!
Daddy I miss you! :(
Papa, ik hou van je!
One of the sweetest sounds for the bagpipes, thank you our German brothers. Dankeschoen
Many greetings from germany!
This was played @ my wifes funeral on 10 August last year as we left the chapel, my fellow pipe major played it on my best pipes! Angela loved to here me playing it on pipes & p/c.a beautiful tune with great pathos .pipe major John.Anderson.
My father’s ancestry is mostly Scottish and he was lucky enough to be stationed in Scotland during WWII...he said he almost didn’t come home. So proud of my Scottish heritage. God Bless Scotland🏴
1:24 and 2:39 always get's to me. Tears or goosebumps or both. So beautiful.
I remember hearing this song for the first time 13 or 14 years ago at a ww2 memorial of Operation Market Garden. I was walking in the field while they played this and i saw the veterans standing there. It was such a beautiful and emotional thing to see. Will never forget that moment.
Every time I listen to this tune, it moves me deeply. It makes me feel the quintessence of proudness of the Scots.
Being a Scot! I salute Ulrich Roever. The tune always give me shivers down my spine and tears. This is a piece that is It on par with Loch Lomond (for me anyway)
I have too many renditions of this on my playlist. Both songs you mentioned are on the top of my list
Since I first viewed this I’ve got to watch it every day!! Gives me goosebumps every time!! I live in Colorado but I’m so proud of my heritage!! God Bless Britain!!!
Listening to this tune we (non-Scots) all find a Scot in each one of us. Lovely.
And it was composed by an Englishman!
@@yachoobful Ulrich Roever was and Michael Korb is a german...
@@yachoobful germans actually
@@peterg644 LA MUSIQUE est le seul language universel
@@jeanjacquesLOZES dont speak your language but it think you said music is universal if so i agree . greetings form scotland
Music is indeed a universal language! To watch and listen to the many, many nations playing this wonderful melody in perfect timing with sweet expression....TOGETHER makes my heart and soul simply love it and wish all notions could harmonize together as this band is doing here! GOD BLESS THEM ALL! Thank you You Tube!
A very touching piece. God Bless all our soldiers, especially the Fallen. Your sacrifice is never forgotton. You are all heroes.
Hi Matt! This is a beautiful piece and trust me, even more so when you're in the middle of a massed bands, playing it. The energy and emotion is palpable.
Unfortunately the sacrifice you write of, is forgotten.... Continually. Soldiers continue to die all over the World, from all nations, and for what?
"For FREEDOM"!!! I hear you cry.
Whose? Yours, mine, the Muslims, the Chinese???
There is no honor here, no sacrifice.... Only a waste of human life in the name of such.
(My apologies, I'm just an old man reliving old forgotten memories)
@@hugglebear69 hi Malcolm I can only imagine what the atmosphere must be like 8n the middle of it and playing. As you say, a tragic waste of life for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice and of course all the family and friends affected. May they all RiP. Happ Chritsmas fella and all the best for 2022.
I've never heard this in my life up until a few weeks ago. My grandma recently passed away and wanted this song played at her funeral. It was one of her favourites. I have listened to it everyday since. She meant everything to me.
This conductor is doing a great job keeping all nations together in their playing of this great tune, and I just noticed that the 10 year old boy drummer is playing his drummer beautifully right in front of the conductor...So GREAT is THIS I can hardly stand it! Thanks to Winnie 9212 and You Tube!
When I hear the first 10 notes, I'm Hooked, Its a song that can bring you up from you knees and back down. Its the kind of music that sends shivers down your spine and gives you goose bumps on your arms. It can make you Happy when you sad and sad when you happy. This Is music at its finest.
I love watching this piece. Well done to the young drummer boy who started it off.....played it through and ended it too! So professional.
Gets me choked up every time. Thanks to the Germans who wrote this for us. Absolutely beautiful
James Mercer Agree James. Played at my aunty's funeral recently.
+James Mercer Aye James And it chokes me to, they need to write a lot of music to pay my family back. For they are laid in France and Belgium.And I like many will never forgive them.
+ballochdubh after 70 years it might be time to move on
I am certain it will all be gone with my generation James,I do hope so.
like Culloden
So powerful an beautifull. It BRI vs me to tears each time I hear it as came access on by mistake and so glad I did. This is being played at my funeral. The young lad was ecxellent from start 2 finish. Well done and "Thank You" 4 sharing it.
highland cathedral what a beautiful song. I waked down the aisle at my wedding to this absolutely beautiful.
Maybe this was played when Hong Kong was part of the UK, I am from the Highlands of Scotland and I have heard this played (with pride) all over the world xx
Yes We do!!! One of the Themes for the Royal Hong Kong Police Force...
Miss the old time....
Good job! This proved the pride of Hong Kong! Welcome if you come to Hong Kong again!
They still play this one very occasionally !
We like it still!
It deserves to be played all over the world. It is absolutely beautiful. I'm from the US.
Great Tune and Splendid Sound！
Play on！
i can't even remember the last time i heard this but it was back when i was in air cadets at an intermediate marching band course i got to participate in something like this and hearing it in person was so damn magical, i'll never forget the feeling of all the bands playing as one, i wish i could go back and relive that moment... gods im 24 and i sound like some old geezer trying to remember the "good ol'days"
this performance right here is the perfect definition of the quote:
"one band, one sound"
I am no longer in cadets and im not part of any military force but i'd still gladly salute
Absolutely amazing. Discovered this masterpiece recently and I could watch/listen over and over again, which I do frequently. It's gone to No 1 in my all time favourites.
My father has just passed away and I HAD to come and listen to this. the piece here as it encompasses musicians from around the world playing a piece of music written by Germans in tribute to my fathers (and my own)country of birth. Something my dad taught me at an early age, love all. He also loved Robert Burn's quote 'for a' that and a'that men the world ower shall brithers be for a'that.
RIP Dad I love you and am so glad your suffering is over.
IainB1511 we are all jock ta
We are all jock thamsons bairns
When you get past race, gender, social status, and all other classifications of our human species, you learn to appreciate anything and everything; including music, such as this!!! ❤️❤️
well said !!
havent heard it put so eloquently thank you
If this music doesn't stir you , you have no pulse !
Da fuck did that come from?... virtue signal much
@@02887727356 Read Robert Burns words in A Mans a Man For a That,Kofi Annan quoted him
Thank you to the Composers, A very big thank you to each and every one of the Musicians, thank you Captain Bamler for such marvelous time keeping, and most of all a MASSIVE THANKYOU to Winnie for posting this very powerful,stirring,but yet comforting piece of musical brilliance!
This song gives me chills every time. How can you dislike something like this?
The first time I heard this tune, it was a piper and an organ. I got chills. And do so every time I hear it since then.
"Greater love has no man shown, than he who lays down his life for another."
Thank you- all of you, who, in the defense of all we hold dear, paid the dearest price- your life! May the tomorrows you bought for us be not spent in vain but held more precious than all the riches this world can offer, and used to the full that your sacrifices may be honored by the fruits they bear. Rest serenely in the silent memory of the Heavenly Father, never to be forgotten!
DZL
This is the best version, not just for it's musicality but because it involves so many young musicians.
every time i hear this amazing tune it sends shivers down my spine , as it was played at a
friends funeral
Gets right under your skin....so powerful. I love it
I absolutely love this. So much emotion and a sense of longing for Scotland. Highland Cathedral, my heart, my home.
Couldn't have said it any better.
☺
+Alex Crane Love it how I feel the same as you when listening to this, but my home is not Scotland, it's Hong Kong, on the other side of the world. Hong Kong and Scotland have an extremely long relationship dating back almost 200 years and Highland Cathedral is something we cherish.
According to Wikipedia, the tune was the Royal Hong Kong Police Anthem under British rule and was composed by Germans. But it would be lovely anthem for Scotland.
Beautiful and warm piece of music always brings a llump in my throat this was played at my son's funeral I think about every time I hear it
I was 10 when my father showed me this piece of art and the „little drummer“. I’m 26 now and still have to shed a tear when hearing this masterpiece. I wonder what the little boy is doing now
This has got to be the best version of this fantastic tune that I have ever heard, what an arrangement!!Very well done to all involved!!
I am a South African and Highland Cathedral is my favourite music piece. I love it, because it touches my soul!
When I first heard this "scotish anthem" I thougt, it was a very old folk-theme from the highlands. How surprised I was, when I discovered, that it was composed, arranged and produced by two german musicians/producers in 1982: Uli Roever and Michael Korb
But don't be dissapoint about that. Everytime I hear this theme, I feel a little bit like William Wallace....absolutely great!!!
Even now, 1 year later, this tune still brings tears to my eyes, to all who like this tune, may you have many happy years and birthdays wherever you are.
This is such a beautiful moving piece of music. It never fails to move me.
This was played at my parents wedding, and I hope it will be played at mine. This is my favorite pipes song, and in my top 10 all-time favorite songs
In tears every time it’s played 😢
This is memories lane for me.
This was my song with bag pipes walking down the wedding aisle on August 2, 2003.
I chose it because my mom is Scottish and my husband's father is Irish. It was joining the 2 together.
It was perfect!! Love the song :)
a very emotional piece, it should be Scotland's national anthem.
You would either have to be a very brave man or a bit crazy to try and replace Flower of Scottland. I do believe you might irritate a few Scott's.
@@vanessaparker6232 Its scots and no you will find some scots like me are open to a change from Flower of Scotland which is dire
I don't think Scotland would want a national anthem written by a German.
@@slobama Why ever not! We want very much to remain a part of Europe and its union. I think Scotland having this as its national anthem would be a lovely gesture. A thank you.
Totally agree. Better than dire rubbish Flower of Scotland. Utter dirge.
Just watched again 2024, still awesome, thank you.
That brought a lump to my throat. What a beautiful performance..
j4k154 - as a piper of over 30 years, I can assure you Flower of Scotland is the most played tune on my repetoire. Do a search for the tune on here and listen.. it's sublime.
I'm a non scot but this is absolutely beautiful it brings tears to my eyes 👀😢♥
What makes this so great is that here we have a song about Scotland composed by two Germans played by people from around the world.
For a' that and a' that men the wirld ower shal brithers be for a' that...
So beautiful - will always remind me of my son's wedding blessing in Belfast.
I heard this played at the 2006 Edinburgh Military Tattoo by the Massed bands during the finale. I burst into tears as it was my first time in the UK and seeing places where my Father had lived and my ancestors before me but also my Nana had passed away the year before.
Enjoyed the Asian ladies blowing on the bagpipes and stroking the drums. Melody composed by two Germans for the Scots/UK. Truly international. This conductor really give the melody an. Oooomph. 5/2/2019
Been learning this song for a couple years now with my cadets (police) corps of drums and it's amazing
Juste magnifique... j'ai les larmes aux yeux à chaque fois que je l'écoute 😢😢❤❤❤ à mon papa je pense qu'il l'aurait adoré
Absolut genial. Ich war schon immer Fan vom schottischen Dudelsack, aber dieses Stück war die Initialzündung, die bagpipes selbst zu lernen. Jetzt bin ich schon 10 Jahre dabei. Und egal, wie oft ich es höre oder selbst spiele, es läuft mir bei Highland Cathedral immer noch kalt den Rücken runter und ich habe eine Träne in den Augen, so schön ist das.
Tremendous and amazing at the same time.
Sheer goosebumps.
Johan Lebbing c’est vrai c’est de la bonne musique
Thank you Winnie9212 for uploading this. It is the very best version and I just love it and listen often!
One of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard!! Magnifico!!
My grandfather was a member of the 7th Scots Dragoon Guard. I never met him as he died before I was born but I am still proud of my heritage. One day I want to see this amazing country they call Scotland. Oh yes. I was born in Australia and will fight for my country till every drop of my blood has soaked into the Australian soil. But I still want to see my grandfather's land too.
I love Highland Cathedral and this is one of the best and most emotive renditions I've ever heard. Thank you so very much.
We had a piper play this at my Grandads funeral two days ago. It was the first time I cried in public for years. Bloody Bagpipes!
This has got to be the best version on youtube :-)
That little boy at the beginning gets me every time
Without doubt, the finest and most impressive rendering of Highland Cathedral.
Very high quality music.Soothing for the soul.
Good morning I never get tired of watching this video tears of my grandparents gone and thier love for me
I don't think I am a lone Scot in wanting this as our national anthem. To say a big thank you to the two Germans who gifted us this wonderful song. I hope one day Scotland will return to the Eu as an independent nation and to have this played as our national anthem would show our love of being a European nation.
Wonderful. I absolutely agree with you.
Iam german and i believe in scots!!
I am sorry I am a little lost here. I am from East Asia. This piece of music is not bad but I don't see that it is great. Why wouldn't you want a better piece to be your national anthem?
I am a Yank and just heard tis for the first time the other day. It was posted on a FB Page that is centered on Glasgow. I somehow found my way over there some time ago through a Scot friend who happens to live in Wales now. I do have a connection to Scotland though. Someone a I met some 9 years ago. Oddly enough, When i first heard this, the national Anthem Came to mind. I have heard that it was Flower of Scotland and then heard it was unofficially Flower of Scotland which is also a very nice song. When this was posted, they didn't post the name of the song, but when I asked, someone was kind enough to tell me.
Absolutely it's iconic and so inspiring XX
Seit Jahren das beste Video, was ich von Highland Cthedrl sehe / höre !!!!!!!!!!!!
I can visualize this being played in Heaven...and thank God for my Scottish heritage!
Stumbled across this instrumental song back in 2011. I still Love It as much as I did a decade ago! :-)
this video in particular never fails to bring a tear to my eye
In the US, Rhode Island (Bristol), I was Minister of Music, and every year we used to celebrate the Kirking of the Tartans, and we opened with this piece, with FULL ORGAN and PIPES. Oh, I still have goose bumps every time I play this at sunset on my little beach on the lake... THANKS Winnie for this one ! Sean
This is really beautiful..... a lovely blend of horns and pipes.
Heard this in Ypres on the eve of Remembrance Sunday. They started at Menin Gate and marched down into the square. I will admit, hearing this and watching the band and following servicemen march behind, it got me all emotional. This song needs to be heard over and over again!
If there was a 'Love' button, I would hit it! I LOVE THIS SONG, it makes me cry every time :')
Me too!
I have been playing this on the churchorgan with bagpipes playing the solo. Happiest moments in my life.
Should be the Scottish anthem. Thanks you Scotts for giving us the Single Malt Scotch. I am German and I love Scotland and of course Single Malt. LOL. My best friend is Scottish.
This was played at my mothers graveside. Beautiful. Rest in peace mom.
" Highland Cathedral " wurde 1982 von den Musikern Uli Roever und Michael Korb
komponiert.
Wenn eine tolle Melodie auf ein tolles Orchester trifft... dann hat der Dirigent auch Spaß und das zeigt er auch!!! Bravo!
Love this song although it always makes me cry....
When my time has come, my wish is they will play this.
There's something about the pipes that stirs the soul, a truly beautiful piece.
yeah, i want one; just to make my neighbours cry
and my cat.
For those of you wondering, Hong Kong used to be a territory of Great Britain, which included Scotland. Ergo, the reason Highland Cathedral was used as the main tune for Hong Kong police until they acquired independence in 97'. They still use this song to this day I believe but in not a hundred percent.
+Gerry Garcia You are correct, I am living in HKSAR. We did play this song and bring out the whole team of the most finest scot stayed in hongkong to handle the bagpipe every year. And it will not going to change for the next couple decade unless things are about to be getting ugly (There are NATO agent groups (mostly US and their pet countries, including UK with comfirmed news.) causing riots in recent years at HK).
From the late 80s to 1997, Highland Cathedral was actually used as one of Hong Kong's unofficial anthems. It was played at countless ceremonies, and although sovereignty now belongs to China, that has not stopped institutions like the police from playing the hymn.
Well! If you're Canadian then you'd know that since Scotland was part of Great Britain when it was founded then all these Scot songs would be play ;D Greetings from the west! From Ontario!
I want this piece of beauty to be played at my funeral - its so beautiful and sad at the same time I love it =)
I cry every time I hearthis ....it’s such a moving piece of music!
This little drummer dood should have had Sergeant Stripes on his little uniform, he didn't miss a single beat, Pipe Major Bromhead missed 3 notes, Snare drum Sergeant William Bell didn't even come close to this performance.....
Well done young man.... ....
I know this comment is a bit old, but yeah, the Drummer's performance was superb
Little guy. You carried. Salute from Finland.
Yes. He was marvellous. All the pipers and bands took their timing from his drum beat. He never faltered once.
@Marcia Bibbo totally agree with you they are excellent
have to agree with you
Thank you Ulrich and Michael for this wonderful tune. I do hope Scotland will adopt it as thing of magnificence and beauty.
I'm looking forward to visiting Scotland the beautiful country soon from the South Korea.
A piper here - old guy. A wonderful rendition (among many). Musicians enjoying their work. An audience experiencing a great performance. For those that would cast stones - how sad! If the music does not please - do as most would do and simply change the channel - it's very easy.