Alex Duncan, 1994 - 2020
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2020
- Alex plays The Sleeping Tune in a tribute to his uncle, Gordon Duncan, who wrote the tune. His father, Ian Duncan, joins in, followed by the Lothian & Borders Police Pipe Band. It is the band's last concert, performed at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Scotland on January 12, 2012. This is an excerpt from the concert video, which is a work in progress. Ian asked me to post this excerpt in honor of Alex.
- Krátké a kreslené filmy
Tears for the beautiful tune, tears for the family, joy for the connection this tune has to the soul.
My heart goes out to the family... Such a gifted lad... Rest in Peace
Another tragedy for the family to bear, my heart goes out to them. R I P Alex
Lovely tribute to Alex and Gordon,my Condolences to the Duncan Family thank you for sharing this I hope lots of people watch this.
Wow. A tear to my eye first thing in the morning.
The Piper ‘s Requiem
The Piper stood at Heaven’s gates, his bagpipes by his side,
But hesitant to enter, although they were open wide.
An angel chancing to pass by, paused, and made this demand,
“Are those a weapon of some kind that you hold in your hand?”.
The Piper groaned, “A Sassenach!” As it became quite clear
That they were present everywhere, they even had them here!
“They were regarded as such, long ago”, he then replied,
“But always made such harmonies that ever will abide
With images of heather clad hillsides with rippling burns,
Which every native Scotsman in his heart secretly yearns”.
And gently coaxing out a melody his fingers wove
A highland air so exquisite, a song of peace and love.
And as he played, it seemed there was an echo distantly,
Until he was aware of other pipes in harmony,
And into view came highland pipers playing, by the score;
He recognised his old comrades, and then, so many more
That he had played a farewell for so many years long gone,
Who came, prepared to welcome him, his race now finally run.
For though their mortal span is over, pipers will transcend
This life, their spirit wings to where we cannot comprehend,
A place reserved for them somewhere in heaven’s paradise,
Where chanters play quite easily, and drones are so precise.
Where reeds are perfect at all times and neither flat nor sharp,
And in this part of heaven, you will NEVER hear a harp.
So never fear, good Piper, you may now lay down and rest,
In knowledge that your friends considered you the very best
Example of what any man in this life can attain,
And truthfully will say that they won’t see your like again,
You leave a space in people’s lives but will forever be
One of God’s heavenly pipers in celestial harmony.
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SO SO BEAUTIFUL TeeCee thank you
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May you Rest In Peace, Alex. Reunited with your uncle now and forever.
Such a Gift. And such a Loss 😢
So well played and so difficult playing for family.
Very moving - R.I.P. Gordon and Alex: you are sorely missed.
Brilliant piping so sad for your loss my condolences to your family RIP Alex
So much sadness and so much love.
Una maravillosa canción, no me canso de oírla. Tocada con mucho sentimiento. Vuestro hermano estará orgulloso en el cielo. Felicidades.
I'm so sorry to hear that, I know the words means nothing now, but .. my condolences to the family.
Condolences to his family for young Alex, who played so beautifully for his uncle. I had just watched the documentary about Gordon Duncan and was touched by his story and his music. I am fifth generation Scottish Canadian.
Very sad for the Duncan family ☹☹
My eyes are swimming!
Wonderful and sad.
Tony DUR DUR City of Manchester pipe Band ,The Sleeping tune was so fitting for you FATHER ,God Bless. S.L.H
magnifique et émouvant. J'aime beaucoup c'est air
Rest In Peace duncman
very sad
Why has so much tragedy struck this family?
Yee....