And finally, to top it all: Gordon plays three reels, including his own composition, Andy Renwick's Ferret, with several variations you may not have heard before. :)
People can talk about the speed and strength of his fingers..but listen to the drone! Not even a flutter! Gordon Duncan was astonishing. What a loss to the piping world he was.
Totally! And, if you watch the video carefully, you'll notice how he is actually holding the drones up vertically, just by pressure and not tilted back and against his chest. And they are totally steady. Absolute Ninja.
You have grade 4, 3, 2, 1 then you have Gordan Duncan, whenever i tell people about him i always say, he was like the elvis pressley of the piping world, a man who changed everything but also a gentleman a lovely down to earth guy who is missed by so so many, the Gordan Duncan documentary on you tube is great. His spirit will live on forever for as long as there is one man or woman who plays the pipes we will always remember one of our own, his spirirt lives on in all of us whenever we pick up our pipes ☮️❤️🎶🏴🕉
What a lovely guy! Gordon came down to London a few years back to give a recital for the SPSL. Wish I'd had a digital video camera then. I was later priviledged in taking Gordon to his hotel. What a great loss, now he's gone.
Tunes are _ "Farewell To Ireland / Andy Renwick's Ferret / The Wild Irishman". The 3rd reel is generally associated with the Northern counties of Ireland. There is another entirely different reel with the same name. RIP, Gordon. I remember him bringing the whole of Miltown Malbay to a standstill when playing in the street at a Willie Clancy week in the early 1980s. The street was blocked for about 50 yards with people listening to his playing. The Gards had to tell him to stop so the traffic could get moving again. And then there was Lorient ..............the memories. Don't think we'll see his like again.
Thanks to the supplier of these video performances of a most amazing piper. Gordon Duncan is in a class by himself as a player and composer. His fingers are clear enough in this video to see that they are moving fast enough to create their own blurr!
I never met him but theese videoes of him inspire me, truly the greatest player ever nobody even gets close to him, its fast very fast but still beautifull. This man bled Music R.I.P Gordon and thanks for the inspiration.
wow, i always loved hearing gordon, and always realized how incredible he was, but i couldn't fully appreciate it until i tried out a set of highland pipes a few days ago.
What atremendous piper he was! He lives on! Every piper should have at least one of his tunes on board. I have Andy Renwick's Ferret. Will certainly learn a few of his other tunes.
You can buy it from www.gordonduncan.co.uk/ it's in the book "Gordon Duncan's Tunes". That version is more or less what is played here only a few tweaks really that are different, you should easily identify them following along in the book.
amazing. as a note... the 'andy wrenicks ferret' (beginning at 1.06mins) is the full version as it was written by Gordon Duncan himself. all the others are the variations :)
People can talk about the speed and strength of his fingers..but listen to the drone! Not even a flutter! Gordon Duncan was astonishing. What a loss to the piping world he was.
Totally! And, if you watch the video carefully, you'll notice how he is actually holding the drones up vertically, just by pressure and not tilted back and against his chest. And they are totally steady. Absolute Ninja.
@@sailingalbatross7642 Ninja piper, I like it!
The best!
Gordon Duncan was a living treasure, one of the single most phenomenal pipers who ever lived. R.I.P.
Ah Gordon, why did ya leave us? You gave such joy to the piping world. Thanks for this vid post.
You have grade 4, 3, 2, 1 then you have Gordan Duncan, whenever i tell people about him i always say, he was like the elvis pressley of the piping world, a man who changed everything but also a gentleman a lovely down to earth guy who is missed by so so many, the Gordan Duncan documentary on you tube is great. His spirit will live on forever for as long as there is one man or woman who plays the pipes we will always remember one of our own, his spirirt lives on in all of us whenever we pick up our pipes ☮️❤️🎶🏴🕉
My jaw has dropped and nothing comes out. Speechless. Amazing Piper. He left us way too soon. :-(
What a lovely guy! Gordon came down to London a few years back to give a recital for the SPSL. Wish I'd had a digital video camera then. I was later priviledged in taking Gordon to his hotel. What a great loss, now he's gone.
Absolutely brilliant 👏
Tunes are _ "Farewell To Ireland / Andy Renwick's Ferret / The Wild Irishman". The 3rd reel is generally associated with the Northern counties of Ireland. There is another entirely different reel with the same name.
RIP, Gordon. I remember him bringing the whole of Miltown Malbay to a standstill when playing in the street at a Willie Clancy week in the early 1980s. The street was blocked for about 50 yards with people listening to his playing. The Gards had to tell him to stop so the traffic could get moving again.
And then there was Lorient ..............the memories. Don't think we'll see his like again.
Thanks to the supplier of these video performances of a most amazing piper. Gordon Duncan is in a class by himself as a player and composer. His fingers are clear enough in this video to see that they are moving fast enough to create their own blurr!
Just one word : GENIUS!!!
God Bless You Gordon!!!
Brilliant
What a gifted man, what a sad loss... very sad.
True legend! All his tunes are amazing but my favourite is got to be "The Sleeping Tune" as soon as I herd it I had to learn it!
I never met him but theese videoes of him inspire me, truly the greatest player ever nobody even gets close to him, its fast very fast but still beautifull. This man bled Music R.I.P Gordon and thanks for the inspiration.
wow, i always loved hearing gordon, and always realized how incredible he was, but i couldn't fully appreciate it until i tried out a set of highland pipes a few days ago.
Rest in Peace, Gordon... or make lots of sweet noise!
Just magical
He is hell good.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Great Playing!!!!
such a tragic loss to the world of piping but what a legacy to leave behind rip gordan
Look at him go.
Gordon, you have no idea how you are missed. :(
Thanks for your replies. I'm glad you like them.
Dayum...Awesome
A GREAT, BETWEEN THE GREATS.....Gold fingers.....golden skill with bagpipes....REQUIESCAT IN PACEM THE LEGEND
Wow!
It would've been quite the show to see Gordon and Stuart Liddell piping together!
He was from Pitlochry
What atremendous piper he was! He lives on! Every piper should have at least one of his tunes on board. I have Andy Renwick's Ferret. Will certainly learn a few of his other tunes.
do you have this variation of Andy Renwick's Ferret? been looking forever for it.
The master piper
Ferawell to Ireland- Andy Renwick's Ferret- Wild Irishman
Cats in the well the wolve is looking down×
I think its his take on Farewell to Ireland
Hahahaha best reply ever
where on earth do i find that version of Andy Renwick's Ferret????? I know there are other pipers out there playing it... lol someone spill it!!!!!
You can buy it from www.gordonduncan.co.uk/ it's in the book "Gordon Duncan's Tunes". That version is more or less what is played here only a few tweaks really that are different, you should easily identify them following along in the book.
does anybody know what the last tune is?
Where can i get Andy Renwick's Ferret with a nice massive drum beat? There was such song on imeem(dot)com, but that site is closed.
Whats the first tune played??
RIP Gordan. he inspired me to play and now I'm grade 3. how did he die anyway?
nubb1337 he killed himself because he was an alcoholic and depression
amazing. as a note... the 'andy wrenicks ferret' (beginning at 1.06mins) is the full version as it was written by Gordon Duncan himself. all the others are the variations :)
same situation for me.
but it kind of seems more inspiring, not meaning it in any bad way whatsoever.
He commited suicide :(
Oh Sucks good Grief Crumba wowie hee is me Kevin is back to visit with my $200 million dollar bills each year