Mark Hone Posted 7 April , 2003 Share Posted 7 April , 2003 Does anyone know a good version of this wonderful tune, composed by Pipe-Major John Spoore, available on CD or cassette? I first heard it on one of the 'Passendale Peace Concert' recordings but in my view that version is spoiled by an unnecessary guitar and keyboard accompaniment. Short of finding a pipe to play it live, I would like to use the recording on a future battlefields tour to Messines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hone Posted 7 April , 2003 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2003 I meant a 'piper to play it live' of course! My talents sadly don't extend to playing the bagpipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 7 April , 2003 Share Posted 7 April , 2003 The London Jocks come on a tour with us every year, so will make a few enquiries and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Heyvaert Posted 7 April , 2003 Share Posted 7 April , 2003 Dear Mark, I am a humble bagpiper and know how to play the tune. Let me know when you're coming over and I'll see if I can help you. best regards, Bert Heyvaert Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 7 April , 2003 Share Posted 7 April , 2003 There is no end to the collected talents of forum users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hone Posted 7 April , 2003 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2003 Dear Bert, I'd be delighted and honoured if you would come and play for us. Unfortunately it is a little way off-October 2004, which will be our tenth anniversary school battlefields tour. I like to plan in advance! it would be a wonderful addition to the tour, which will include the dedication of a plaque to the 97 pupils of our school who died in the Great War (30 in the Ypres Salient) at St George's Church. Keep your diary clear-I will confirm the exact date as soon as I can! Best wishes, Mark H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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