Sands of Kuwait by Graham Wilson

[Rothesaygirl100]

Wonderful and poignant music. What a beautiful and lasting tribute. Thank you.

[MarshallEFarris]

I like this version...it has all of the right somberness for the occasion for which it was written. God Bless.

[graham1281]

Thanks for the nice comment. Makes it all worthwhile

[sidfishing]

Hi Graham i really enjoyed this piece, brings a tear to my eye every time i hear it.

just a little history on it.The tune was 1st recorded in Canada by the 1st Bn.Queens Own Highlanders and yes Gordan Mackenzie was the composer. he wrote this tune to commemorate the 4 young Scottish soldiers who lost thier lives due to friendly fire during the Gulf conflict,yours Tosh 37 Ex Q.O.Hldrs

[SWO28]

Cheers for the offer graham. Will let you know if i have any problems finding it.

[SWO28]

Your right GRAHAM. I've spoken to my old man who is very friendly with his Father, I know him quite well. He joined the Queens Own when I joined the paras. Haven't seen him for many years as I've been told he was working out in the middle east teaching the pipes.

i've now got the pipe music to the tune, but will now need to find the fiddle music, as my daughter is desperate to learn it.

[graham1281]

If you've problems getting it, I MIGHT mangage to transcribe it using band in a box

[SWO28]

@graham1281

Cheers for the offer Graham. Will let you know if I have any problems getting a hold of the music.

[SWO28]

Was this tune not composed by a lewis man, who served in Kuwait with the Queens own highlanders during the first gulf war. It nearly moves me to tears every time I here the tune. Great tune, I may call down to see his parents for a copy of this tune to see if my daughter can play it on the fiddle

[graham1281]

As far as I know it was composed By LCpl Gordon MacKenzie, to commemorate the involvement of the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Highlanders(Seaforth & Camerons), in the conflict.

I've heard it played as a slow air on the fiddle and it sounds lovely !

[SWO28]

Was this tune not composed by a lewis man? Did he not serve in kuwait with queens own highlanders during the first gulf war.

What a tune, It nearly moves me to tears every time I here it play.

[g0ilk]

I know the Highlanders version. This is also very good! And a lovely story attached to this music if anyone cares to look it up!

Good luck Graham.

[graham1281]

Thanks for the nice comment. It's a great tune and yeah, I do know the story behind it.

[GYLEN1234]

Thanks Graham, I've just located it . It has to be up there with the most beautiful of all Scottish melodies.

[GYLEN1234]

I have searched for Quendale Bay and can not find it. Has it been removed ? Beautiful playing Graham.

[graham1281]

Thanks, it won't let me post the link, but Quendale bat IS in my videos. I've just checked

[Twinwall2]

Graham, This is absolutely superb and credit to you for playing it by ear. To all who is asking, Gordon Patullo has an arrangement of this tune written for accordion.

All the best.

[graham1281]

Thanks for the very nice comment. This version is my own arrangement, so I'm deilighted you enjoyed it

[SalMessina1]

Grande esecuzione!

Ciao :o)

[graham1281]

Thanks

[gannaburnonedown1]

i went to boarding school in Edinburgh as a young lad, now 28 i have given my girlfriend specific instructions to have this song played at my funeral..wish i knew the chords or how to interpret this song on acoustic guitar. anybody have an idea??

[jamestookie]

Superb I lost my nephew in Iraq We love you

[graham1281]

Awwww, sorry to hear that, glad you liked it. I'm sorry I took so long in replying, this comment sliiped through the 'net ' somehow and I only noticed it just now.

[graham1281]

I've used my own interpretation and didn't keep the chords I used. The tune on the accordion is played in D, so using basic chords such as D, Bm , A7 etc... should give you an idea I hope

[sidfishing]

Ex Queens Own Highlander here the original artists to perform this tune on the pipes. You played this to perfection still brings a tear to the eye, very well done.

[graham1281]

THAT sir is one of the nicest compliments I could have received. Thank you

Graham

[CanadiaNecro1]

The first time I heard this tune was at the Longs Peak Tattoo in Estes Park Colorado. It was played by the massed pipes including Toronto, Ghurkas, and brass. It was so inspirational.

Great video and great accordion! I love this instrument!

[graham1281]

It gives me pleasure to know that people are enjoying my music. Thanks

[veslaskigirl]

Another tear jerker...this is beautiful! I could listen to your music all day. Sitting here in my father's (and mother's) living room, missing them, their stories of home in Scotland and Norway, it's a fitting backdrop for this house. This is quite soothing and evocative of those lost days.

[graham1281]

Thanks Louise, it's a lovely tune and one I've enjoyed playing for years

[nimmira]

Listening to such nice music and wishing if the images in the video are indeed in Kuwait. Alas! It never shall be.

[graham1281]

Thanks for the comment

[vars31]

Hi,

I have been looking for the sheet music for the accordian for this song. Could you also send this to my email address so that I can learn to play it.

Thanks

[graham1281]

Sorry, I play by ear and so don't have any music for it.

[soooonky]

classic like it

[graham1281]

Aye, it's a super tune, thanks

[mo1so2]

Graham, thank you so much for playing this song - it is a beautiful piece of music and you just make it come alive. It makes me cry every time I hear it. Thank you so much. Wonderful job!

[graham1281]

Thanks very much for the nice comment

[crazymarine1991]

good old pipe tone. i love music like this. i must be the scott cuss i love a good whisky.

[graham1281]

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked the tune

[hohnergolakid]

Remarkable arrangement Graham, Thanks for posting

[graham1281]

Anytime Maggie

[PAISLEYBUDDIE1978]

Hi Graham , As an accordionist & ex serviceman, I have been trying to obtain the sheet music for this piece for ages . If you have it or know where I can obtain it I would be very grateful . If I can learn to play it with half the feeling that you apply then I know I have done this tune justice . Thanking you in anticipation .

[graham1281]

Sorry, no I've not got any music I'm afraid. I learn all my tunes by ear and make up myown arrangements. I've done a google and came up blank, sorry again.

[kingrooster12]

Try the RHQ Ist Bn Queens Own Highlanders, Cameron Bks Inverness

[ghostpiper1]

I can give you the pipe music if it is ang good. Perhaps you can transpose it?

[PAISLEYBUDDIE1978]

That would be very much appreciated , Many Thanks .

[ghostpiper1]

Can you send me an email addy to send it to : ) Thanks.

[westkie]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks

[graham1281]

Pleasure

[argyll1854]

thats just class, thankyou for bringing that onboard, great music

[graham1281]

Thanks very much, glad you liked it

[ghostpiper1]

Brilliant !!! I play it on the pipes and I must admit, you play it with all the feeling it deserves. Well done!!

[graham1281]

Thanks a million, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[hagenfred]

Hauntingly beautiful. I am a midi accordion player also, but this moved me to tears. Thankyou for the inspiration.

[graham1281]

Thanks very much indeed I apreciate the comments

[murdobeansprout]

Superlative

[graham1281]

Thanks Murdo

[donnythesalmon]

marvellous build up and beautifully arranged. very dreamy harmony.

[graham1281]

Thanks Donny

[shonadingwall]

Stunning rendition of one of my favourite tunes

[juliaceasarxxx]

Your slow airs are just pure genious Graham.

Please please please make a cd of them. I'd be the first to buy

xxxxxx

[graham1281]

Maybe one day Julia you never know

[sahra87]

thnx :)

[sahra87]

ohh :(

is their lyrics for it.. or is it just tune?

[graham1281]

No it's just the tune which was written for the bagpipes and not really the accordion, however it's too nice a tune for accordionists not to play !

[sahra87]

why is it called sands of Kuwait?

[graham1281]

It was composed for two young lads from Northern Scotland who lost their lives in the gulf war.

[fantinigirl92]

Thats just magical

[graham1281]

Thanks Lana

[highlander1two]

fantastic graham,im going to stick this on my site-bagpipe page at HENDERSONS WORLD just type that into google and you will find me,where are you from? I love the web graphics

[graham1281]

A few miles east of Inverness.

Glad you like it. I'll look at your website tomorrow. Have you got the music for Culbokie ? I've been asked for it.

[bravoXtwoXzero]

thats great pal birls are in there too

[graham1281]

Thanks very much, I try to emulate the birls when I'm playing a pipe tune LOL

[Freek73]

This is so beautiful played, You can play seriously beautiful. Thanks for this great tune

[graham1281]

Thank you so much for that kind remark

[tomtscotland]

Crivvens! This was so good - I'm lost for words!

[graham1281]

Thanks for the nice comment Tomt

[AccordionJo]

Nice one! What a gorgeous tune. Very yummy...mmm

[graham1281]

Thanks Cathy, It's a very very popular tune in my neck of the woods

[btnbox33]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks Graham. Allen  (btnbox33)

[graham1281]

Thanks Allen, it's a topper eh ?

[pennycarrol]

Beautiful, as always! This goes in my favorites, this music is amazing, 5/5!

[graham1281]

Thanks Paola, your comments are most welcome