I had the pleasure playing along side him at the Norfolk Virginia tattoo many a year back. He was amazing on the stage floor as well as laying on the pub floor haha.
He won this cometition, the former winners MSR on 11 occasions. The most anyone else ever won the competition was 6 times. Alasdair didn't win it on this occasion, but he did win the Northern meeting Gold medal that same day
Significant slip in third part of first Strathspey and another in the second part of the first reel. Uncharacteristic, but reassuring to note that even the Gods are fallible!
As a piper, the dude was a force of nature. Floored me every time I heard him play.
I had the pleasure of meeting him in Concord New Hampshire when the Highland Games moved from loon Mountain
Met him in Concord New Hampshire when the Highland Games moved there for one year I will never forget that
what a legend -one of the all time greats. piping perfection.
whole set ist M: John MacDonalds Welcome to south Uist, S: Inverary Castle, R: The Smith of Chillichassie. Great Performance, R.I.P: Alasdair.
I had the pleasure playing along side him at the Norfolk Virginia tattoo many a year back. He was amazing on the stage floor as well as laying on the pub floor haha.
Great tone
What a player, such a talent. Cracking 2/4 as well. One of my competition tunes!
Can you print the tunes he is playing so I can learn them
I will always try to play like him a life goal
May god bless and keep you Alasdair we will miss you loads .
Always striving to play like him The Holy Grail of piping
Can you list the tunes he is playing
Fantastic; some player.
He won this cometition, the former winners MSR on 11 occasions. The most anyone else ever won the competition was 6 times. Alasdair didn't win it on this occasion, but he did win the Northern meeting Gold medal that same day
Significant slip in third part of first Strathspey and another in the second part of the first reel. Uncharacteristic, but reassuring to note that even the Gods are fallible!
So sad he is passed away from us 😞😞
The March is "John MacDonalds welcome to south uist"
My teacher
@themouthyone Indeed. The piping world has lost one of its greats.
Does anyone know the name of the second 2/4 he plays?
Christopher Ross
74ths farewell to edingurgh