Willie is simply one of the best players out there today. I had him over the summer for the Balmoral School in Pittsburgh and he is just a phenomenal player as well as a great guy. I really enjoy his playing and it was just great to meet him!
Wow! I was fortunate to learn what I learned, when I did. The pipes have gotten high tech. Marvelous video, and I hope that there're more Willies on the way.
Lol! Thanks! I've watched competitions before but really didn't know what was goin' on. Guess I was too busy enjoyin' the music! But thanks for your time!!
I think your performances are always great. I've often wondered although, weather it's a trick of the camera or weather your blowpipe is just a bit too long.
Spartan4126, who cared what you play? Willie McCallum has won almost everything in the world of solo piping including 8 Glenfiddich piping championships which is only open to the 10 best pipers in the world each year. Can you list your piping achievements and we will compare them to Willies.
these are all great pipers, how do they judge who's the best? What are the guidelines? I would appreciate it if someone could explain it. And thanks in advance.
great technique... but what is the break all about at 4:20... it sounds as if hes starting abother part... but at the end of the first part...he goes into this lullaby... ehh???? i dont think its my hearing...
In my music, every music sheet I've seen (no I haven't seen them all), and MSR competitions I've heard, it's a D grace after the birls. So, maybe we're all playing it incorrectly -_-
Which Gracenote is played where is completely dependant on what feels and sounds the best to the piper who arranged the piece and usually has a lot a variation between different versions.
its a very complex task of rating the sound, and other "Technical" things, as well as the tempo and expression of the music, as well as of course at this level when all players are as talented as they are, the CHOICE of music and (of course) order of playing them (if the tunes dont flow well you shouldnt be playing at this level)... mostly I figure judges go off of how they feel during and after a performers set, and who bought the most expensive scotch the night before (or morning of lol)
@BagpipeHero98 the point is... it feels like he is in the middle of a part when he goes into the slow air... musically it doesnt make sense to me... maybe its just me then...but I doubt it :)
Willie is simply one of the best players out there today. I had him over the summer for the Balmoral School in Pittsburgh and he is just a phenomenal player as well as a great guy. I really enjoy his playing and it was just great to meet him!
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Wow! I was fortunate to learn what I learned, when I did. The pipes have gotten high tech.
Marvelous video, and I hope that there're more Willies on the way.
Willie McCallum the great! Greets from Puglia (South Italy)
That is some fantastic piping! Thank you for sharing 👍
Perfection! Willie is a badass!!
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Just Willie being Willie, an amazing player.
Wow Willie that was fantastic. How come nearly all pipers have such fabulous complexions?
Lol! Thanks! I've watched competitions before but really didn't know what was goin' on. Guess I was too busy enjoyin' the music! But thanks for your time!!
I had honor of meeting him
pure class, beginning to end
Your wrong, this guy is a legend. One of the best players in the world.
well what can you say....amazing....!!!
Braw, Willie! Well played!
Bag shift is a very funny phrase.
I think your performances are always great. I've often wondered although, weather it's a trick of the camera or weather your blowpipe is just a bit too long.
outstanding !!
Wonder what pipes and reeds he is playing? Fantastic playing!
Awesome !!!!
P/M Ronald McCallum MBE
he won thats proof enough brilliant
Spartan4126, who cared what you play? Willie McCallum has won almost everything in the world of solo piping including 8 Glenfiddich piping championships which is only open to the 10 best pipers in the world each year. Can you list your piping achievements and we will compare them to Willies.
Think you just like to hear yourself talk mate Willie is one of the best in the world so maybe you dont know as much as you think you know.
I'm somewhere out in the weeds with my playing, compared to these guys who've finished and are sitting down to dinner.
on the strathspey, he played an e gracenote where there's supposed to be a d gracenote
So what?
these are all great pipers, how do they judge who's the best? What are the guidelines? I would appreciate it if someone could explain it. And thanks in advance.
I was at that event. Great Piper, great Athmosphere.
Does anybody know the tunes Willie is playing?
great technique... but what is the break all about at 4:20... it sounds as if hes starting abother part... but at the end of the first part...he goes into this lullaby... ehh???? i dont think its my hearing...
@tazerpie no, he ended the tune. It was just a rough transition
epic!!!!!
What's the name of the last tune?
That is the Jig "The Broken Chanter"
@@Thomasxx2 thanks. It's a beauty
In my music, every music sheet I've seen (no I haven't seen them all), and MSR competitions I've heard, it's a D grace after the birls. So, maybe we're all playing it incorrectly -_-
Which Gracenote is played where is completely dependant on what feels and sounds the best to the piper who arranged the piece and usually has a lot a variation between different versions.
Does anyone know what march he played?
Nah fam
Ummm execution and technicality form the music. At least they play an integral role
@tazerpie hes ending the reel, and going iinto the slow air
its a very complex task of rating the sound, and other "Technical" things, as well as the tempo and expression of the music, as well as of course at this level when all players are as talented as they are, the CHOICE of music and (of course) order of playing them (if the tunes dont flow well you shouldnt be playing at this level)... mostly I figure judges go off of how they feel during and after a performers set, and who bought the most expensive scotch the night before (or morning of lol)
whats the name of the song that starts at 4:20?
AllenC1 Samantha’s lullaby
@BagpipeHero98 the point is... it feels like he is in the middle of a part when he goes into the slow air... musically it doesnt make sense to me... maybe its just me then...but I doubt it :)
Sounds to me like he's doing a MSR + a shorter piobroach (excuse the spelling)
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i want that bagpipe ...
a piping machine..
... is someone smack tal;king williemccallum?!?!?! WTF! man has more bagpipes in his veins than a band has in its roster... jeezus... lol
Were you even listening to this performance? Too difficult? The tunes you listed are probably child's play to him. I hope you were being sarcastic.