Scottish Power's new medley at the 2017 UK Championships
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2017
- This is Scottish Power Pipe Band under the direction of Pipe Major Christopher Armstrong with Leading Drummer Jake Jørgensen playing at the UK Pipe Band Championships in Belfast.
The band is playing a new medley comprising the following tunes:
My Dream Valley on the Road to Glendaruel
Slainte Do Mhabu
The Boys of the Town
Lament for Mary MacLeod
Duncan Lamont
The Guards Club Recital Series
Hanter Dro
Golden Brown
This medley starts with a 3/4 march, John MacLellan's beautifully constructed My Dream Valley on the Road to Glendaruel. It brought back memories of 2010 and 2011 when the band very effectively used Castle Dangerous, also a 3/4 march, as a medley starter.
The concept of a 3/4 march may seem contradictory to some. Marches are usually in 4/4 or some variant, with the strong beat always with the marcher's left foot (or right for some). However, they are common enough in pipe band music, and, indeed, may be unique to the genre. These march tunes (often referred to as retreat marches) tend to be melodious, gentle rather than militaristic, nostalgic but proud. I love them! And there is something hypnotically satisfying about marching along with the strong beat alternating between the left and right foot.
Scottish Power was placed fourth in the Grade One Championship competition.
i love the opening tune its so calming and peaceful compared to other bands
Jordan Murphy we play that tune a lot it is very nice as an opener
Hardie lyle it's a nice tune altogether tbh
What a great drum corps. Listen to those tenor rhythms. no reservation. very present, complex rhythms; but with a musical, resonate touch. the whole drum corps is creating a lot of music. great job Mr. Jorgensen.
this is a great band and great medley. I would love to see them higher up the prize list
Beautiful medley
The best I have heard them in a number of years. The sound has improved massively. Well done!
No doubt that's why they're consistently back in the running for the top of the prize list!
what a gorgeous arrangement fabulous musicians there timing is amazing
keep up the great work Chris sounding great .
Absolutelt fantastic !
I love the tune selection
Magic!
You'll hit the jackpot yet what a performance
héhé , at 3:00 Lament of Mary mc Leod ( pibroch)
Is that another Piobaireachd styled slow air they play?
We've revisited the slow Air arrangement of the piobaireachd, Lament for Mary MacLeod this year Stuart. Fresh take on it with a reprise at the end of the medley.
Sounds great, Chris !
Agreed, well done on the construction and orchestration Chris. This is one of the most interesting combinations in a medley that i've heard before, oscillating between very traditional elements and some very modern where the magnitude of the contrast between the two truly stands out. LOVE the intro tune, allows for us to simply enjoy the big bold tone and full harmonies. Marches in D are the best! It also ensures the band is memorable compared with the other top competitors. Also like the clever reappearance of 3/4 time again in the waltz and all the fun high A syncopation melodies towards the end. Judging by the crowd's reaction, I don't think they got it as to how different and cool this was.