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Leaving St. Kilda (A Scottish Lament)

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WhistlingBadger:
I recorded this tune my last day at the old place.  Hard to leave so much beauty and so many good memories, but we did it for the right reasons and it's time to move on.  I was kind of glad to get this video done.  Stay tuned for more cheerful offerings.   :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8O2FZaczWo

Morgan:
Beautiful tune and beautiful homeplace, I’m certain leaving there was difficult.

bjrogg:
That recording will definitely bring back some beautiful memories Whistling Badge.
I’m sure you and your family will enjoy looking back at it in the future.

I wish you good things in your new home.
Bjrogg

JW_Halverson:
The Tannehill Weavers introduced me to this tune, Duncan Nicholson's bagpipes skirting a fine line between maudlin and evocative. The history of the people of St Kilda is amazing, the story of their forced evacuation of the island heartbreaking.

Keep up the traditions, sir.

WhistlingBadger:
Thanks for the kind words, guys.  I like sharing my music on this forum because there's a strong connection between traditional music and traditional archery, the comfort of knowing that sometimes the old ways are the best ways.  Even the non-musical people around here get that.


--- Quote from: JW_Halverson on December 15, 2020, 08:32:46 pm ---The Tannehill Weavers introduced me to this tune, Duncan Nicholson's bagpipes skirting a fine line between maudlin and evocative. The history of the people of St Kilda is amazing, the story of their forced evacuation of the island heartbreaking.

Keep up the traditions, sir.

--- End quote ---

I learned the tune from the Tannahill Weavers, too.  One of my favorite trad bands, probably second only to Ossian.   There are some really good young trad musicians coming out of Scotland, though.  It's good to see.  Honoring the tradition but keeping it fresh and relevant:  That's the trick.

I completely agree with your take on the St. Kildans.

Like I said, some happier tunes on the way...as soon as I find my music studio.  It's somewhere in all these boxes...

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