After taking a while to get the recordings from our members, and then a further while to compile, edit, shrink down to manageable size and host online - it’s done!
Well, ok, so it’s almost done.
I’ve posted the seven sets David played solo that evening, approx. a half an hour of brilliant piping I might add. I’ve done my best to label each set as accurately as possible.
Jockey to the Fair and Garry Owen
An Buannan Buí (The Yellow Bittern)
The Road to Lisdoonvarna and The Braes Of Busby
Ur-Chnoc Chein Mhic Chainte (The Fair Hill of Killen)
The Castle of Dramore (Dromore)
The Fox Chase
The Wise Maid and Limestone Rock
You’ll find the clips by visiting the SLPC website at:
The first tune David mentioned he learned from his instructor and did indeed call it the Three Sea Captains twice before playing it. The second tune has been correctly identified as Gary Owen.
Added five further clips to the page. Two more with the group playing during the concert, and three of David piping away at some ungodly hour with a few of the die hards from the club. Enjoy!
What’s with those titles? Looks like the Lord of the Dance is about to do a walk on.
Braes of Busby after Road to Lisdoonvarna. That’s “Dromore.” The Air??? is Ur-Chnoc Chein Mhic Chainte, recorded by Dave’s mentor, the great Waterford piper Tommy Kearney, on his NPU CD. I must learn that one, gorgeous tune.
David makes it look so easy. Nice playing DP! Sound like your reeds were going good even in Utah. And, thanks for the clips Brian. First one took 13 seconds to download on highspeed connection. Just wondering when DP’s DVD is coming out. Wish more pipers would put themselves on video…it’s so good to watch a piper play, and David seems to be a natural on camera.
