Does anyone else feel like they knew this piece the first time you heard it, like it was already in your heart somehow? I cannot listen to this without tearing up.
God bless Hong Kong as there is no more Royal Hong Kong Police. May the Lord shows His countenance on Hong Kong people and give them peace and bestow grace on them. Amen.
Highland Cathedral is highly emotional, hauntingly beautiful, incredibly uplifting, and completely unique. It really heightens your senses and feelings to another level. I believe that it was composed by two Germans, but it feels 100% Scottish, and I love everything about Scotland ❤️❤️❤️🏴🏴
Michael korb and uri rover(my spilling if probably off) the composed it for the 1982 (it was in the 1980s anyway ) for the highland games that were being held in Germany they year
did a german write this? god bless him, bet him came back to haunt him though, as the scots blasted it out and came running toward em in battle. the women from hell, that's what the german soldiers called the scots soldiers wearing their kilts
@@2011Sweetgalbattle?! What battle would have seen Scots play this while charging at their allies, the Germans? The song was composed in the 80’s, beautiful and majestic as it is, it’s not some ancient piece 😂
This has to be the best version by far. The drummer doesn't miss a beat. The tempo and harmony is superb. Thank you for such a beautiful piece of music.
I AGREE! especially when there's no drum set which totally changes the mood! I recall playing this piece at the finale for the Golden Jubilee of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces in Brunei in 2011, the setting was very similar to this video, the feeling was memorable!!
Coming from a school where that song was sacred...hearing this again brought tears to my eyes, we'd play it every 11th November at exactly 11:11 for the soldiers who lost their lives in WW1, here's to you gentlemen!
My father's bagpipe band played this song at his funeral a about month ago.... it was so beautiful, it still brings tears in my eyes when hearing it again. Although my father isn't here anymore, this song makes him live on forever. Dad, thank you for everything, you were a great guy!
You will always have the very good memories of your father & the time you had with him which will never be taken away & is real treasure that will never be stolen and never be taxed.
Being a Scot! I salute Ulrich Roever. The tune always give me shivers down my spine and tears. This is a piece that is It on par with Loch Lomond (for me anyway)
Still crying about it, when I hear that little boy with the drums I start shaking! Reminds me of my great dad! Daddy I miss you! :( Papa, ik hou van je!
@@bigdmac33 The story I've heard is that it was commissioned by King James of King James Bible fame--and the Germans who composed it hit the nail right on the head.
The greatest tune of all, thank you to the men who penned it and thanks to the Guy’s and Gal’s who play it wherever it is played, heard or wherever the musicians come from across the World. If peace was able to come to the globe this would be the worldwide anthem, Again, Thank You
This was played @ my wifes funeral on 10 August last year as we left the chapel, my fellow pipe major played it on my best pipes! Angela loved to here me playing it on pipes & p/c.a beautiful tune with great pathos .pipe major John.Anderson.
+James Mercer Aye James And it chokes me to, they need to write a lot of music to pay my family back. For they are laid in France and Belgium.And I like many will never forgive them.
My father’s ancestry is mostly Scottish and he was lucky enough to be stationed in Scotland during WWII...he said he almost didn’t come home. So proud of my Scottish heritage. God Bless Scotland🏴
1:24 and 2:39 always get's to me. Tears or goosebumps or both. So beautiful. I remember hearing this song for the first time 13 or 14 years ago at a ww2 memorial of Operation Market Garden. I was walking in the field while they played this and i saw the veterans standing there. It was such a beautiful and emotional thing to see. Will never forget that moment.
I have been part of world championships for young marching bands and standing there on field all band together last night all the bands together playing this one for a final what an unbelievable experience so uplifting ❤❤❤❤❤
Since I first viewed this I’ve got to watch it every day!! Gives me goosebumps every time!! I live in Colorado but I’m so proud of my heritage!! God Bless Britain!!!
When you get past race, gender, social status, and all other classifications of our human species, you learn to appreciate anything and everything; including music, such as this!!! ❤️❤️
Hi Matt! This is a beautiful piece and trust me, even more so when you're in the middle of a massed bands, playing it. The energy and emotion is palpable. Unfortunately the sacrifice you write of, is forgotten.... Continually. Soldiers continue to die all over the World, from all nations, and for what? "For FREEDOM"!!! I hear you cry. Whose? Yours, mine, the Muslims, the Chinese??? There is no honor here, no sacrifice.... Only a waste of human life in the name of such. (My apologies, I'm just an old man reliving old forgotten memories)
@@hugglebear69 hi Malcolm I can only imagine what the atmosphere must be like 8n the middle of it and playing. As you say, a tragic waste of life for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice and of course all the family and friends affected. May they all RiP. Happ Chritsmas fella and all the best for 2022.
Music is indeed a universal language! To watch and listen to the many, many nations playing this wonderful melody in perfect timing with sweet expression....TOGETHER makes my heart and soul simply love it and wish all notions could harmonize together as this band is doing here! GOD BLESS THEM ALL! Thank you You Tube!
This conductor is doing a great job keeping all nations together in their playing of this great tune, and I just noticed that the 10 year old boy drummer is playing his drummer beautifully right in front of the conductor...So GREAT is THIS I can hardly stand it! Thanks to Winnie 9212 and You Tube!
When I hear the first 10 notes, I'm Hooked, Its a song that can bring you up from you knees and back down. Its the kind of music that sends shivers down your spine and gives you goose bumps on your arms. It can make you Happy when you sad and sad when you happy. This Is music at its finest.
When I first heard this "scotish anthem" I thougt, it was a very old folk-theme from the highlands. How surprised I was, when I discovered, that it was composed, arranged and produced by two german musicians/producers in 1982: Uli Roever and Michael Korb But don't be dissapoint about that. Everytime I hear this theme, I feel a little bit like William Wallace....absolutely great!!!
"Greater love has no man shown, than he who lays down his life for another." Thank you- all of you, who, in the defense of all we hold dear, paid the dearest price- your life! May the tomorrows you bought for us be not spent in vain but held more precious than all the riches this world can offer, and used to the full that your sacrifices may be honored by the fruits they bear. Rest serenely in the silent memory of the Heavenly Father, never to be forgotten! DZL
Enjoyed the Asian ladies blowing on the bagpipes and stroking the drums. Melody composed by two Germans for the Scots/UK. Truly international. This conductor really give the melody an. Oooomph. 5/2/2019
Maybe this was played when Hong Kong was part of the UK, I am from the Highlands of Scotland and I have heard this played (with pride) all over the world xx
+Alex Crane Love it how I feel the same as you when listening to this, but my home is not Scotland, it's Hong Kong, on the other side of the world. Hong Kong and Scotland have an extremely long relationship dating back almost 200 years and Highland Cathedral is something we cherish.
According to Wikipedia, the tune was the Royal Hong Kong Police Anthem under British rule and was composed by Germans. But it would be lovely anthem for Scotland.
@@slobama Why ever not! We want very much to remain a part of Europe and its union. I think Scotland having this as its national anthem would be a lovely gesture. A thank you.
j4k154 - as a piper of over 30 years, I can assure you Flower of Scotland is the most played tune on my repetoire. Do a search for the tune on here and listen.. it's sublime.
i can't even remember the last time i heard this but it was back when i was in air cadets at an intermediate marching band course i got to participate in something like this and hearing it in person was so damn magical, i'll never forget the feeling of all the bands playing as one, i wish i could go back and relive that moment... gods im 24 and i sound like some old geezer trying to remember the "good ol'days" this performance right here is the perfect definition of the quote: "one band, one sound" I am no longer in cadets and im not part of any military force but i'd still gladly salute
So powerful an beautifull. It BRI vs me to tears each time I hear it as came access on by mistake and so glad I did. This is being played at my funeral. The young lad was ecxellent from start 2 finish. Well done and "Thank You" 4 sharing it.
Well! If you're Canadian then you'd know that since Scotland was part of Great Britain when it was founded then all these Scot songs would be play ;D Greetings from the west! From Ontario!
I heard this played at the 2006 Edinburgh Military Tattoo by the Massed bands during the finale. I burst into tears as it was my first time in the UK and seeing places where my Father had lived and my ancestors before me but also my Nana had passed away the year before.
I've never heard this in my life up until a few weeks ago. My grandma recently passed away and wanted this song played at her funeral. It was one of her favourites. I have listened to it everyday since. She meant everything to me.
When WW2 ended, the Scots set about to bind the wounds of their (FORMER) enemies - as commanded by the Holy Bible. in return, two German lads gave the world this wonderful song. Strange how life works.
Should be the Scottish anthem. Thanks you Scotts for giving us the Single Malt Scotch. I am German and I love Scotland and of course Single Malt. LOL. My best friend is Scottish.
Absolutely amazing. Discovered this masterpiece recently and I could watch/listen over and over again, which I do frequently. It's gone to No 1 in my all time favourites.
I don't think I am a lone Scot in wanting this as our national anthem. To say a big thank you to the two Germans who gifted us this wonderful song. I hope one day Scotland will return to the Eu as an independent nation and to have this played as our national anthem would show our love of being a European nation.
I am sorry I am a little lost here. I am from East Asia. This piece of music is not bad but I don't see that it is great. Why wouldn't you want a better piece to be your national anthem?
I am a Yank and just heard tis for the first time the other day. It was posted on a FB Page that is centered on Glasgow. I somehow found my way over there some time ago through a Scot friend who happens to live in Wales now. I do have a connection to Scotland though. Someone a I met some 9 years ago. Oddly enough, When i first heard this, the national Anthem Came to mind. I have heard that it was Flower of Scotland and then heard it was unofficially Flower of Scotland which is also a very nice song. When this was posted, they didn't post the name of the song, but when I asked, someone was kind enough to tell me.
Even now, 1 year later, this tune still brings tears to my eyes, to all who like this tune, may you have many happy years and birthdays wherever you are.
My grandfather was a member of the 7th Scots Dragoon Guard. I never met him as he died before I was born but I am still proud of my heritage. One day I want to see this amazing country they call Scotland. Oh yes. I was born in Australia and will fight for my country till every drop of my blood has soaked into the Australian soil. But I still want to see my grandfather's land too.
This little drummer dood should have had Sergeant Stripes on his little uniform, he didn't miss a single beat, Pipe Major Bromhead missed 3 notes, Snare drum Sergeant William Bell didn't even come close to this performance..... Well done young man.... ....
This tune was first heard by me at the 2007 Edinburgh Military Tattoo, By the Scots Dragoon Guards, and for me it was an instant like for me, and I have played this tune many times since, The Tattoo itself was really enjoyable, and a memory I will never forget.
Thank you to the Composers, A very big thank you to each and every one of the Musicians, thank you Captain Bamler for such marvelous time keeping, and most of all a MASSIVE THANKYOU to Winnie for posting this very powerful,stirring,but yet comforting piece of musical brilliance!
My father has just passed away and I HAD to come and listen to this. the piece here as it encompasses musicians from around the world playing a piece of music written by Germans in tribute to my fathers (and my own)country of birth. Something my dad taught me at an early age, love all. He also loved Robert Burn's quote 'for a' that and a'that men the world ower shall brithers be for a'that. RIP Dad I love you and am so glad your suffering is over.
I first heard this in 1988 at rehearsals for the Berlin Military Tattoo. I felt as though I already knew and loved the music. It also has a few different versions of Lyrics I have heard over the years. I love it more now than then if that is possible.
Cried hard as in a funeral when this hymn was played by a Chinese military band in 1997 during the handover of Hong Kong from UK rule to PRC during the flag lowering ceremony in front of HK Government Hse. Already 20+ yrs!
Well, historically for Hong Kong, this song was used to be the official anthem (hymn) of the Hong Kong Police Corps (formerly the Royal Hong Kong Police)...
Done exactly like this at the Virginia International Tattoo - so majestic. Gives you goose bumps even now. The beginning with the lone piper who is not even lit at first is very effective. Our daughter used this as their introit.
For those of you wondering, Hong Kong used to be a territory of Great Britain, which included Scotland. Ergo, the reason Highland Cathedral was used as the main tune for Hong Kong police until they acquired independence in 97'. They still use this song to this day I believe but in not a hundred percent.
+Gerry Garcia You are correct, I am living in HKSAR. We did play this song and bring out the whole team of the most finest scot stayed in hongkong to handle the bagpipe every year. And it will not going to change for the next couple decade unless things are about to be getting ugly (There are NATO agent groups (mostly US and their pet countries, including UK with comfirmed news.) causing riots in recent years at HK).
From the late 80s to 1997, Highland Cathedral was actually used as one of Hong Kong's unofficial anthems. It was played at countless ceremonies, and although sovereignty now belongs to China, that has not stopped institutions like the police from playing the hymn.
If I were much younger and could actually play an instrument, I would study the bagpipe at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. When graduated from seminary, a bagpipes piper us both in and out. I have always loved them, and recently discovered I have Scottish blood mixed with German and English. This must be how it feels to arrive in Heaven.
jay natal Who's WE? I think you are speaking for yourself there Knob. I play in a bagpipe band and visit Cologne Carnival every year. The German people are truly great people and look after us very well. I bet you have never left your cave.
It isn't a Scottish song. It was composed by German musicians Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb in 1982 for a Highland games held in Germany. None the less a great tune and a very good version.:0)
this song reminds me on my auntie Erika , she loved scotland and told me that she was always welcome there at a time when not everyone was free of rejection against german travellers in the world
Besides being one of my favorite songs and renditions, I appreciate that there was a short pause between the end of the music and the audience's applause. So often audiences these days rudely interrupt the last of the song with their applause - as if they are applauding that the song is coming to an end rather than the performance itself. In this case, I appreciate the audience as well as the performers. Well done, all.
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bill577mccray - Agreed! People today have no class. If you attend a concert, remember this ... the other attendees did NOT come to hear your rude and classless behavior, they came to hear the performers.
What makes this so great is that here we have a song about Scotland composed by two Germans played by people from around the world. For a' that and a' that men the wirld ower shal brithers be for a' that...
A piper here - old guy. A wonderful rendition (among many). Musicians enjoying their work. An audience experiencing a great performance. For those that would cast stones - how sad! If the music does not please - do as most would do and simply change the channel - it's very easy.
Well well well, I watched the documentary of UK new aircraft carrier QEII, in NYC, the Royal Marine Band played a wonderful tune at the end of the night, always wondered what it was, where I could hear it, well well, now I know!
Does anyone else feel like they knew this piece the first time you heard it, like it was already in your heart somehow? I cannot listen to this without tearing up.
The intro strongly remnds me of Nat King Coles song “Smile”.
Yes. it's my go to for crying and I cry within seconds of it starting. Love that.
This song reminds me of how to train your dragon
So true
I think it's that all of us never lose that part of Scotland, that's in us all. Scotland forever.
God bless Hong Kong as there is no more Royal Hong Kong Police. May the Lord shows His countenance on Hong Kong people and give them peace and bestow grace on them. Amen.
There are no gods.
@@Bob-bo8ik non
@@Bob-bo8ik no gods indeed except the One true God.
@@Bob-bo8ikbecause you haven’t seen one?
Highland Cathedral is highly emotional, hauntingly beautiful, incredibly uplifting, and completely unique. It really heightens your senses and feelings to another level.
I believe that it was composed by two Germans, but it feels 100% Scottish, and I love everything about Scotland ❤️❤️❤️🏴🏴
Michael korb and uri rover(my spilling if probably off) the composed it for the 1982 (it was in the 1980s anyway ) for the highland games that were being held in Germany they year
Same feeling as mine ❤❤
Beautiful. In tears every time. Thank you to our German friends who wrote this masterpiece,
did a german write this? god bless him, bet him came back to haunt him though, as the scots blasted it out and came running toward em in battle. the women from hell, that's what the german soldiers called the scots soldiers wearing their kilts
Absolutely ! I heard it for the very first time in Ypres on the 11/11/22 ! On the 17-18/12/22 I played in the harmony...
@@2011Sweetgalbattle?! What battle would have seen Scots play this while charging at their allies, the Germans? The song was composed in the 80’s, beautiful and majestic as it is, it’s not some ancient piece 😂
This has to be the best version by far. The drummer doesn't miss a beat. The tempo and harmony is superb. Thank you for such a beautiful piece of music.
Team work!!
I AGREE! especially when there's no drum set which totally changes the mood!
I recall playing this piece at the finale for the Golden Jubilee of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces in Brunei in 2011, the setting was very similar to this video, the feeling was memorable!!
Coming from a school where that song was sacred...hearing this again brought tears to my eyes, we'd play it every 11th November at exactly 11:11 for the soldiers who lost their lives in WW1, here's to you gentlemen!
My father's bagpipe band played this song at his funeral a about month ago.... it was so beautiful, it still brings tears in my eyes when hearing it again.
Although my father isn't here anymore, this song makes him live on forever. Dad, thank you for everything, you were a great guy!
This music touches me every time I hear it. It's immortal.....
That’s all any dad wants to be thought of. A good guy. Me included. I’m sure he was.
try to read this comment while listening to this music
sorry for your loss...
I am sorry for your loss :(
You will always have the very good memories of your father & the time you had with him which will never be taken away & is real treasure that will never be stolen and never be taxed.
Being a Scot! I salute Ulrich Roever. The tune always give me shivers down my spine and tears. This is a piece that is It on par with Loch Lomond (for me anyway)
I have too many renditions of this on my playlist. Both songs you mentioned are on the top of my list
Wow! I performed this when I was in the Army band and it still brings me to tears. Beautiful
Still crying about it, when I hear that little boy with the drums I start shaking!
Reminds me of my great dad!
Daddy I miss you! :(
Papa, ik hou van je!
Wie kann sowas 37 Leuten nicht gefallen? Ich kann mir das 20 mal hintereinander reinziehn, und immernoch Gänsehaut bekommen! GREAT VID, GREAT MUSIC!
Those are scottish traitors to the homeland, SCOTLAND FOREVEEEERRR
ES ist sehr schön,weiter so
Every time I listen to this tune, it moves me deeply. It makes me feel the quintessence of proudness of the Scots.
Of all the versions of this splendid anthem, this is by far the best. Sends shivers down my spine every time that I listen to it.
Totally agree, It is by far the best. The little drummer was perfect. This song although not Scottish, it certainly should have been!
Aye, I was more than surprised to learn that the tune wasn't Scottish, and I agree, it should be!! Lol.
@@bigdmac33 The story I've heard is that it was commissioned by King James of King James Bible fame--and the Germans who composed it hit the nail right on the head.
@@cherylannemasonunfortunately someone’s been telling you porkies, it was composed in the 1980’s
Listening to this tune we (non-Scots) all find a Scot in each one of us. Lovely.
And it was composed by an Englishman!
@@yachoobful Ulrich Roever was and Michael Korb is a german...
@@yachoobful germans actually
@@peterg644 LA MUSIQUE est le seul language universel
@@jeanjacquesLOZES dont speak your language but it think you said music is universal if so i agree . greetings form scotland
The greatest tune of all, thank you to the men who penned it and thanks to the Guy’s and Gal’s who play it wherever it is played, heard or wherever the musicians come from across the World. If peace was able to come to the globe this would be the worldwide anthem, Again, Thank You
IM IRISH BUT I LOVÈ THIS ABOVE ALL
I do not understand how people can dislike this! This is PERFECT!
One of the sweetest sounds for the bagpipes, thank you our German brothers. Dankeschoen
Many greetings from germany!
This was played @ my wifes funeral on 10 August last year as we left the chapel, my fellow pipe major played it on my best pipes! Angela loved to here me playing it on pipes & p/c.a beautiful tune with great pathos .pipe major John.Anderson.
If that doesn't give you chills and touch your heart, your soul is dead!! Beautifully done!!
Gets me choked up every time. Thanks to the Germans who wrote this for us. Absolutely beautiful
James Mercer Agree James. Played at my aunty's funeral recently.
+James Mercer Aye James And it chokes me to, they need to write a lot of music to pay my family back. For they are laid in France and Belgium.And I like many will never forgive them.
+ballochdubh after 70 years it might be time to move on
I am certain it will all be gone with my generation James,I do hope so.
like Culloden
My father’s ancestry is mostly Scottish and he was lucky enough to be stationed in Scotland during WWII...he said he almost didn’t come home. So proud of my Scottish heritage. God Bless Scotland🏴
1:24 and 2:39 always get's to me. Tears or goosebumps or both. So beautiful.
I remember hearing this song for the first time 13 or 14 years ago at a ww2 memorial of Operation Market Garden. I was walking in the field while they played this and i saw the veterans standing there. It was such a beautiful and emotional thing to see. Will never forget that moment.
I have been part of world championships for young marching bands and standing there on field all band together last night all the bands together playing this one for a final what an unbelievable experience so uplifting ❤❤❤❤❤
Since I first viewed this I’ve got to watch it every day!! Gives me goosebumps every time!! I live in Colorado but I’m so proud of my heritage!! God Bless Britain!!!
When you get past race, gender, social status, and all other classifications of our human species, you learn to appreciate anything and everything; including music, such as this!!! ❤️❤️
well said !!
havent heard it put so eloquently thank you
If this music doesn't stir you , you have no pulse !
Da fuck did that come from?... virtue signal much
@@02887727356 Read Robert Burns words in A Mans a Man For a That,Kofi Annan quoted him
A very touching piece. God Bless all our soldiers, especially the Fallen. Your sacrifice is never forgotton. You are all heroes.
Hi Matt! This is a beautiful piece and trust me, even more so when you're in the middle of a massed bands, playing it. The energy and emotion is palpable.
Unfortunately the sacrifice you write of, is forgotten.... Continually. Soldiers continue to die all over the World, from all nations, and for what?
"For FREEDOM"!!! I hear you cry.
Whose? Yours, mine, the Muslims, the Chinese???
There is no honor here, no sacrifice.... Only a waste of human life in the name of such.
(My apologies, I'm just an old man reliving old forgotten memories)
@@hugglebear69 hi Malcolm I can only imagine what the atmosphere must be like 8n the middle of it and playing. As you say, a tragic waste of life for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice and of course all the family and friends affected. May they all RiP. Happ Chritsmas fella and all the best for 2022.
Music is indeed a universal language! To watch and listen to the many, many nations playing this wonderful melody in perfect timing with sweet expression....TOGETHER makes my heart and soul simply love it and wish all notions could harmonize together as this band is doing here! GOD BLESS THEM ALL! Thank you You Tube!
This conductor is doing a great job keeping all nations together in their playing of this great tune, and I just noticed that the 10 year old boy drummer is playing his drummer beautifully right in front of the conductor...So GREAT is THIS I can hardly stand it! Thanks to Winnie 9212 and You Tube!
When I hear the first 10 notes, I'm Hooked, Its a song that can bring you up from you knees and back down. Its the kind of music that sends shivers down your spine and gives you goose bumps on your arms. It can make you Happy when you sad and sad when you happy. This Is music at its finest.
When I first heard this "scotish anthem" I thougt, it was a very old folk-theme from the highlands. How surprised I was, when I discovered, that it was composed, arranged and produced by two german musicians/producers in 1982: Uli Roever and Michael Korb
But don't be dissapoint about that. Everytime I hear this theme, I feel a little bit like William Wallace....absolutely great!!!
"Greater love has no man shown, than he who lays down his life for another."
Thank you- all of you, who, in the defense of all we hold dear, paid the dearest price- your life! May the tomorrows you bought for us be not spent in vain but held more precious than all the riches this world can offer, and used to the full that your sacrifices may be honored by the fruits they bear. Rest serenely in the silent memory of the Heavenly Father, never to be forgotten!
DZL
Enjoyed the Asian ladies blowing on the bagpipes and stroking the drums. Melody composed by two Germans for the Scots/UK. Truly international. This conductor really give the melody an. Oooomph. 5/2/2019
Maybe this was played when Hong Kong was part of the UK, I am from the Highlands of Scotland and I have heard this played (with pride) all over the world xx
Yes We do!!! One of the Themes for the Royal Hong Kong Police Force...
Miss the old time....
Good job! This proved the pride of Hong Kong! Welcome if you come to Hong Kong again!
They still play this one very occasionally !
We like it still!
It deserves to be played all over the world. It is absolutely beautiful. I'm from the US.
Great Tune and Splendid Sound！
Play on！
The first time I heard this tune, it was a piper and an organ. I got chills. And do so every time I hear it since then.
I absolutely love this. So much emotion and a sense of longing for Scotland. Highland Cathedral, my heart, my home.
Couldn't have said it any better.
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+Alex Crane Love it how I feel the same as you when listening to this, but my home is not Scotland, it's Hong Kong, on the other side of the world. Hong Kong and Scotland have an extremely long relationship dating back almost 200 years and Highland Cathedral is something we cherish.
According to Wikipedia, the tune was the Royal Hong Kong Police Anthem under British rule and was composed by Germans. But it would be lovely anthem for Scotland.
Beautiful and warm piece of music always brings a llump in my throat this was played at my son's funeral I think about every time I hear it
a very emotional piece, it should be Scotland's national anthem.
You would either have to be a very brave man or a bit crazy to try and replace Flower of Scottland. I do believe you might irritate a few Scott's.
@@vanessaparker6232 Its scots and no you will find some scots like me are open to a change from Flower of Scotland which is dire
I don't think Scotland would want a national anthem written by a German.
@@slobama Why ever not! We want very much to remain a part of Europe and its union. I think Scotland having this as its national anthem would be a lovely gesture. A thank you.
Totally agree. Better than dire rubbish Flower of Scotland. Utter dirge.
highland cathedral what a beautiful song. I waked down the aisle at my wedding to this absolutely beautiful.
I love watching this piece. Well done to the young drummer boy who started it off.....played it through and ended it too! So professional.
j4k154 - as a piper of over 30 years, I can assure you Flower of Scotland is the most played tune on my repetoire. Do a search for the tune on here and listen.. it's sublime.
Gets right under your skin....so powerful. I love it
i can't even remember the last time i heard this but it was back when i was in air cadets at an intermediate marching band course i got to participate in something like this and hearing it in person was so damn magical, i'll never forget the feeling of all the bands playing as one, i wish i could go back and relive that moment... gods im 24 and i sound like some old geezer trying to remember the "good ol'days"
this performance right here is the perfect definition of the quote:
"one band, one sound"
I am no longer in cadets and im not part of any military force but i'd still gladly salute
So powerful an beautifull. It BRI vs me to tears each time I hear it as came access on by mistake and so glad I did. This is being played at my funeral. The young lad was ecxellent from start 2 finish. Well done and "Thank You" 4 sharing it.
Well! If you're Canadian then you'd know that since Scotland was part of Great Britain when it was founded then all these Scot songs would be play ;D Greetings from the west! From Ontario!
every time i hear this amazing tune it sends shivers down my spine , as it was played at a
friends funeral
I heard this played at the 2006 Edinburgh Military Tattoo by the Massed bands during the finale. I burst into tears as it was my first time in the UK and seeing places where my Father had lived and my ancestors before me but also my Nana had passed away the year before.
I've never heard this in my life up until a few weeks ago. My grandma recently passed away and wanted this song played at her funeral. It was one of her favourites. I have listened to it everyday since. She meant everything to me.
I am a South African and Highland Cathedral is my favourite music piece. I love it, because it touches my soul!
When WW2 ended, the Scots set about to bind the wounds of their (FORMER) enemies - as commanded by the Holy Bible.
in return, two German lads gave the world this wonderful song.
Strange how life works.
"as commanded by the Holy Bible" What rubbish.
@@Ali-ld7vd if not by the bible by the treatys of geneve governing war
But I'm tryin to find who asked my guy
James Lingren yes what beautiful tune wunderbar
God works in wonderful ways
Should be the Scottish anthem. Thanks you Scotts for giving us the Single Malt Scotch. I am German and I love Scotland and of course Single Malt. LOL. My best friend is Scottish.
Absolutely amazing. Discovered this masterpiece recently and I could watch/listen over and over again, which I do frequently. It's gone to No 1 in my all time favourites.
Juste magnifique... j'ai les larmes aux yeux à chaque fois que je l'écoute 😢😢❤❤❤ à mon papa je pense qu'il l'aurait adoré
This song gives me chills every time. How can you dislike something like this?
@Lastalliance100 Drummerboy: Kes Kunze (10 years old, Owl Town P&D Band)
I don't think I am a lone Scot in wanting this as our national anthem. To say a big thank you to the two Germans who gifted us this wonderful song. I hope one day Scotland will return to the Eu as an independent nation and to have this played as our national anthem would show our love of being a European nation.
Wonderful. I absolutely agree with you.
Iam german and i believe in scots!!
I am sorry I am a little lost here. I am from East Asia. This piece of music is not bad but I don't see that it is great. Why wouldn't you want a better piece to be your national anthem?
I am a Yank and just heard tis for the first time the other day. It was posted on a FB Page that is centered on Glasgow. I somehow found my way over there some time ago through a Scot friend who happens to live in Wales now. I do have a connection to Scotland though. Someone a I met some 9 years ago. Oddly enough, When i first heard this, the national Anthem Came to mind. I have heard that it was Flower of Scotland and then heard it was unofficially Flower of Scotland which is also a very nice song. When this was posted, they didn't post the name of the song, but when I asked, someone was kind enough to tell me.
Absolutely it's iconic and so inspiring XX
I'm a non scot but this is absolutely beautiful it brings tears to my eyes 👀😢♥
I can visualize this being played in Heaven...and thank God for my Scottish heritage!
Even now, 1 year later, this tune still brings tears to my eyes, to all who like this tune, may you have many happy years and birthdays wherever you are.
In tears every time it’s played 😢
I LOVE SCOTLAND FOREVER from Spain, come back to the UE please,we're waiting for you Scotland
A fitting tribute to Sotland from our friends in Germany
Greets from cologne!
@@RJK-oi3vr Greeting from Sermany.
Many greetings from Koblenz/Germany!
And italy...they done us scots proud last night 🇮🇹
Greets from Palatina😊
1-25-2021 -- I am amused by the Asian ladies in kilts playing the bagpipes. Amazing!!!
My daughter teaches Scottish Highland dancing and a number of her pupils are Chinese.
I'm looking forward to visiting Scotland the beautiful country soon from the South Korea.
My grandfather was a member of the 7th Scots Dragoon Guard. I never met him as he died before I was born but I am still proud of my heritage. One day I want to see this amazing country they call Scotland. Oh yes. I was born in Australia and will fight for my country till every drop of my blood has soaked into the Australian soil. But I still want to see my grandfather's land too.
So beautiful...so proud to be Scottish 👍👍💙❤🙏🙌🙌👌👌
Musique génial cela est la final une merveilles génial écouter des heures entières j'adore merci à vous tous
This little drummer dood should have had Sergeant Stripes on his little uniform, he didn't miss a single beat, Pipe Major Bromhead missed 3 notes, Snare drum Sergeant William Bell didn't even come close to this performance.....
Well done young man.... ....
I know this comment is a bit old, but yeah, the Drummer's performance was superb
Little guy. You carried. Salute from Finland.
Yes. He was marvellous. All the pipers and bands took their timing from his drum beat. He never faltered once.
@Marcia Bibbo totally agree with you they are excellent
have to agree with you
I cry every time I hearthis ....it’s such a moving piece of music!
This was played at my parents wedding, and I hope it will be played at mine. This is my favorite pipes song, and in my top 10 all-time favorite songs
Love this song although it always makes me cry....
When my time has come, my wish is they will play this.
That brought a lump to my throat. What a beautiful performance..
There's something about the pipes that stirs the soul, a truly beautiful piece.
yeah, i want one; just to make my neighbours cry
and my cat.
So beautiful - will always remind me of my son's wedding blessing in Belfast.
This tune was first heard by me at the 2007 Edinburgh Military Tattoo, By the Scots Dragoon Guards, and for me it was an instant like for me, and I have played this tune many times since, The Tattoo itself was really enjoyable, and a memory I will never forget.
Thank you to the Composers, A very big thank you to each and every one of the Musicians, thank you Captain Bamler for such marvelous time keeping, and most of all a MASSIVE THANKYOU to Winnie for posting this very powerful,stirring,but yet comforting piece of musical brilliance!
My father has just passed away and I HAD to come and listen to this. the piece here as it encompasses musicians from around the world playing a piece of music written by Germans in tribute to my fathers (and my own)country of birth. Something my dad taught me at an early age, love all. He also loved Robert Burn's quote 'for a' that and a'that men the world ower shall brithers be for a'that.
RIP Dad I love you and am so glad your suffering is over.
IainB1511 we are all jock ta
We are all jock thamsons bairns
Even though I know how a bagpipe works, I still find it funny how the bagpipe players take a breath in the middle of a long note :-)
Hence the 'bag' in bagpipes. 🙂
I first heard this in 1988 at rehearsals for the Berlin Military Tattoo. I felt as though I already knew and loved the music. It also has a few different versions of Lyrics I have heard over the years. I love it more now than then if that is possible.
Very high quality music.Soothing for the soul.
I have been playing this on the churchorgan with bagpipes playing the solo. Happiest moments in my life.
Cried hard as in a funeral when this hymn was played by a Chinese military band in 1997 during the handover of Hong Kong from UK rule to PRC during the flag lowering ceremony in front of HK Government Hse. Already 20+ yrs!
Well, historically for Hong Kong, this song was used to be the official anthem (hymn) of the Hong Kong Police Corps (formerly the Royal Hong Kong Police)...
We remember ALL that!
Done exactly like this at the Virginia International Tattoo - so majestic. Gives you goose bumps even now. The beginning with the lone piper who is not even lit at first is very effective. Our daughter used this as their introit.
For those of you wondering, Hong Kong used to be a territory of Great Britain, which included Scotland. Ergo, the reason Highland Cathedral was used as the main tune for Hong Kong police until they acquired independence in 97'. They still use this song to this day I believe but in not a hundred percent.
+Gerry Garcia You are correct, I am living in HKSAR. We did play this song and bring out the whole team of the most finest scot stayed in hongkong to handle the bagpipe every year. And it will not going to change for the next couple decade unless things are about to be getting ugly (There are NATO agent groups (mostly US and their pet countries, including UK with comfirmed news.) causing riots in recent years at HK).
From the late 80s to 1997, Highland Cathedral was actually used as one of Hong Kong's unofficial anthems. It was played at countless ceremonies, and although sovereignty now belongs to China, that has not stopped institutions like the police from playing the hymn.
Wondeful! This piece of music is my soothing remedy, but I always end up in tears - happy tears! 💗💗💗
" Highland Cathedral " wurde 1982 von den Musikern Uli Roever und Michael Korb
komponiert.
the best performance i have seen.love and best wishes to all watching this exemplarey service of troops on the ground,
This is such a beautiful moving piece of music. It never fails to move me.
If I were much younger and could actually play an instrument, I would study the bagpipe at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. When graduated from seminary, a bagpipes piper us both in and out. I have always loved them, and recently discovered I have Scottish blood mixed with German and English. This must be how it feels to arrive in Heaven.
Highland Cathedral is, I think, my favorite Pipe tune: I would rather have IT played at my funeral than Amazing Grace.
my family already know i want piped into this at my funeral and im only 49 just love the pipes
Don't fancy this as our national anthem it really must be a Scottish song .
jay natal Who's WE? I think you are speaking for yourself there Knob. I play in a bagpipe band and visit Cologne Carnival every year. The German people are truly great people and look after us very well. I bet you have never left your cave.
jay natal lol. The Germans make everything better. Even your scottish songs. U mad?
It isn't a Scottish song. It was composed by German musicians Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb in 1982 for a Highland games held in Germany. None the less a great tune and a very good version.:0)
this song reminds me on my auntie Erika , she loved scotland and told me that she was always welcome there at a time when not everyone was free of rejection against german travellers in the world
每一次聽都有一種莫名的感動，如能置身其中更是不枉此生！
Besides being one of my favorite songs and renditions, I appreciate that there was a short pause between the end of the music and the audience's applause. So often audiences these days rudely interrupt the last of the song with their applause - as if they are applauding that the song is coming to an end rather than the performance itself. In this case, I appreciate the audience as well as the performers. Well done, all.
bill577mccray - Agreed! People today have no class. If you attend a concert, remember this ... the other attendees did NOT come to hear your rude and classless behavior, they came to hear the performers.
I need the brass sections part of this arrangement! Simply amazing! Love that epic bass sectionness at 2:26!
I shall be playing Highland Cathedral and amazing grace on Eastbourne bandstand with Wealden brass band on 8th May and 4th sept
Colin Campbell thank you so much for sharing this #amaZing presentation for the heart
What makes this so great is that here we have a song about Scotland composed by two Germans played by people from around the world.
For a' that and a' that men the wirld ower shal brithers be for a' that...
If there was a 'Love' button, I would hit it! I LOVE THIS SONG, it makes me cry every time :')
Me too!
A piper here - old guy. A wonderful rendition (among many). Musicians enjoying their work. An audience experiencing a great performance. For those that would cast stones - how sad! If the music does not please - do as most would do and simply change the channel - it's very easy.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Totally uplifting!
Utterly amazingly enjoyable
I've been to many a funeral here in Scotland where this is played. Never fails to get the church teared up.
This has got to be the best version of this fantastic tune that I have ever heard, what an arrangement!!Very well done to all involved!!
Well well well, I watched the documentary of UK new aircraft carrier QEII, in NYC, the Royal Marine Band played a wonderful tune at the end of the night, always wondered what it was, where I could hear it, well well, now I know!