Gordon Walker at the SPSL

[theherpman94]

what's the tune right before jig of slurs?

[fathertedsmate]

gordon,put the computer on youtube

[kro2837]

I'm pretty sure that's not a poly mccallum....

[ScotPipingSocLondon]

@kro2837 That is 100% a poly McCallum, with a Ross reed. I played those pipes myself that same evening when Gordon loaned them to me. He also loaned them to P/M Roger Huth. It's a poly McCallum that Gordon was using for band and solo work, stamped "McCallum" in the usual place. We then had a discussion on the merits of poly McCallum chanters at the half time break. I wouldn't post something I wasn't sure of.

[kro2837]

@ScotPipingSocLondon Wow really? Totally fooled me. Thanks for the info. I've never seen a poly chanter or anything with that kind of sole or that kind of sound. Great stuff! Thanks for posting the video.

[happyg556]

i can see how its infamous for bands but for solos it sounds stunning especially for pibroch and slow airs.

[israelipiper]

On of the nicest and most energetic Jig of Slurs around. For me, this is THE pointing. Neither over-pointed, nor under-pointed--and that's a delicate matter in a fast jig with subtle expression. Gordon puts the magic into it, no doubt about it.

[tachuman]

Brilliant playing!

[piperSEVEN]

BRILLIANT .

[wrighta18]

What is the first tune?

[MrHoohoodragon]

@wrighta18 It's called "Rakes of of Kildare" Gordon is doing one of his usual random improvisations on this tune, so you likely won't find it in the form that he plays it.

[edmundmb]

Wow one of the best

[Bigirishcunt]

sound's like a whole flock of seagulls!! lovely echo!!!!

[DGaige]

The acoustics there give the pipes (IMHO) an amazing sound... like a reverb of sorts. Mr. Walker is simply amazing.

[piperbob2]

@DGaige This was filmed from quite far back in this big hall (the drill hall of the London Scottish Regiment), so you do get plenty of reverb. I should have been up at the front, but, as you can imagine, the hall was pretty fully - Gordon's really popular !

[sgknexmaker]

Wow. Breathtaking. :P

[Iberanarca]

Stand up!

[iamivantoo]

This is cool. Such control. I love the segull

[Shmuggles]

I am fortunate enough to have been taught by Gordon for the past 4 years. An absolutely fantastic piper and this performance is in keeping with his normal, exceptional standard

[EvanMonster]

Thats cool, a friend of mine took private lessons from him too. Gordon wanted him to perform solo, but he has a great fear of playing infront of people so he never did. Gordon thought he was crazy for not showing his talent.

[pitanoperra]

fantastic music and player

[razzmaster7]

Love the detail- its nice to know what your favorite pipers are playing (instruments, reeds, etc.). Great vids, keep them coming!

[pipercop94]

I agree, Andreas, he is fantastic.

[TheHighlandPiper]

5*****

Great Video!!!!

Gordon Walker is an Fantastic Bagpiper!!!!!

He is an living Legend!!!!

I would like to hear him playing Live, once in my life!!!!

Kindest regards

Andreas