Morning Comix: PIPRZ by Vince Janoski

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An Assortment of Master Piping by a Master Piper—Alasdair Gillies on Video by Vince Janoski

I can think of no better activity to wait out hurricane Irene here in the east than to sort through great piping by Alasdair Gillies on the magic of YouTube. Here is a random sampling. The man will be missed.

Alasdair Gillies — Very Sad by Vince Janoski

A blow to piping for anyone who knew him or heard him play. I have many fond memories of him playing here in the eastern US in concert and competitions as well as times seeing him “showboat” on occasion, but his playing was always memorable and inspirational. http://www.college-of-piping.co.uk/2011/08/pm-alasdair-gillies-has-died/

Bagpiping History Lesson: “Lament for the Earl of Antrim” and Dunluce Castle by Vince Janoski

Post Worlds, the family and I extended our UK trip and took the ferry out of Troon into Northern Ireland. We spent the better part of that week exploring the northern coast of Ulster and region of Antrim. The causeway coast is gorgeous with plenty of sight seeing and natural beauty to keep us busy. [...]

Morning Comix: PIPRZ by Vince Janoski

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Worlds Afterglow: NY Metro and Stuart Highlanders at the Worlds—Video by Vince Janoski

A great representation by eastern US bands at the World Pipe Band Championships this year. Here are videos of NY Metro and Stuart Highlanders in their final rounds. This year’s Worlds saw qualifying heats in every grade of competition, I don’t think that has ever happened before. Each of these bands had to play in [...]

Morning Comix: PIPRZ by Vince Janoski

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Pipehacker Travelogue: The World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow, Scotland by Vince Janoski

Suffice it to say, the World Pipe Band Championships is the climax to many a pipe band’s competitive season. The Grade 1 circle at the Worlds is THE circle from which all other pipe band circles descend. This year, the Oran Mor pipe band made it through the wet qualifier into the drier and warmer [...]