Just curious, but does anyone know why they decided to leave out the 5th part? Did they think it was too much like the 7th? Or is there an overall time limit in the medley that they were trying to stay under?
their is a time limit for medleys but they were under it as the previous 3 years. they did not leave any parts out. every time i have heard this tune be played it has only ever had 7 parts i think its just a 7 parted tune which is a little ackward but who knows or maybe then everyone who plays it as a band tune in their medley or for a solo hornpipe jig or something may just play 7 parts of it.the only real way to find out would be to ask someone who knows it how many parts theyre actually are
I've always heard of Fiddler's Rally as "arranged by" Gordon Walker, not "composed by. The former is probably more accurate. Obviously you can't play most fiddle tunes directly on the pipes, we only have 9 notes to work with. This tune is deceptively easy to learn, but almost impossible to get up to speed on. I'm always amazed that they can manage to get a whole band in sync.
FMM had played their new medley at several championships prior to the Worlds. It wasn't as well received as their old one, so they went with what they thought would win... and it did. Good move. And I could listen to this medleya hundred times... it's awesome. I really don't care what they play, when they sound that damn amazing.
i can only say that's what is meant for you will not pass you by. deserved world champions and you know it, unfortunately the politics don't always speak the truth. it's about time the ones who feel particular allegiance to other bands realised that talent can't be stopped and shouldn't be subject to bribes or compliments to soothe their ego. opposition must realise that talent will always beat corruption hands down. think about it.. oh that's right.. you can't!
no RMM was the tightest in piping, and the snares supported the whole band very well, along with the midsection, so basically RMM was the best ensemble and performance wise, even though many diehard SFU fanes may think SFU is the only good band
For medley??? though it was selection of the bands choice for medley, so why was it published in the programe they were playin a different medley. either way, same selection for the last three years. a grade one band of this standard are better than that and shouldn't be aloud get away with it.
I think you will find that only the MSR is drawn at the line. Selection IS entirely the choice of the pipe band. It was probably a bit of gamesmanship... In any event supremely well played selection, but I was disappointed not to hear new music.
Superb performance all round, and deserving of top spot -- as testified by the huge cheers that went up. I wonder, though, why did FMM not play the selection that was posted in the programme? I'd have loved to hear a new selection rather than revisit last year's medley.
This was the winning medley but they were robbed.
cam524 1 year ago
jd98sharpshooter, the guy in the wheelchair u'r referin 2 was me i think. i was there that year + it poured from the heavens.
bubbleboy02 2 years ago
Does anyone know the name of the air?
jdg27 3 years ago
Great band, I didn't particularly like their medley this year although the change of key in Mrs Macleod of Raasay was cool.
jniallmcp 3 years ago
I just saw SFU today compete. They are my third favorite but FMM is still my favorite! They have such wonderful choices for music.
James88keys 3 years ago
sfu is 30 to 40 times better
sgtpepper345 3 years ago 2
yesyes! world's results = awesome!
Piperette363 3 years ago
I was standing behind you when this was videoed!
lewisolsson 3 years ago
Just curious, but does anyone know why they decided to leave out the 5th part? Did they think it was too much like the 7th? Or is there an overall time limit in the medley that they were trying to stay under?
romoly22 3 years ago
their is a time limit for medleys but they were under it as the previous 3 years. they did not leave any parts out. every time i have heard this tune be played it has only ever had 7 parts i think its just a 7 parted tune which is a little ackward but who knows or maybe then everyone who plays it as a band tune in their medley or for a solo hornpipe jig or something may just play 7 parts of it.the only real way to find out would be to ask someone who knows it how many parts theyre actually are
zetterbergfan123 3 years ago
I've always heard of Fiddler's Rally as "arranged by" Gordon Walker, not "composed by. The former is probably more accurate. Obviously you can't play most fiddle tunes directly on the pipes, we only have 9 notes to work with. This tune is deceptively easy to learn, but almost impossible to get up to speed on. I'm always amazed that they can manage to get a whole band in sync.
romoly22 3 years ago
4:54 AMAZING, Love how the drums and pipes "bounce" off of each other
SteveTheScotDrummer 3 years ago
FMM! FMM! FMM! XD
LadyL333 3 years ago
FMM had played their new medley at several championships prior to the Worlds. It wasn't as well received as their old one, so they went with what they thought would win... and it did. Good move. And I could listen to this medleya hundred times... it's awesome. I really don't care what they play, when they sound that damn amazing.
purv78 3 years ago
i can only say that's what is meant for you will not pass you by. deserved world champions and you know it, unfortunately the politics don't always speak the truth. it's about time the ones who feel particular allegiance to other bands realised that talent can't be stopped and shouldn't be subject to bribes or compliments to soothe their ego. opposition must realise that talent will always beat corruption hands down. think about it.. oh that's right.. you can't!
theoneandtheone 4 years ago
SFU SHOULD HAVE WON!!!! they beat everyone in piping and ensomble!!! those drumming judges are out of their minds!!! they don't drumming at all
username123123123123 4 years ago
You don't english at all
jesusseven 4 years ago
one of SFU's tennors messed up alot.. so...
bryce2012 4 years ago
no RMM was the tightest in piping, and the snares supported the whole band very well, along with the midsection, so basically RMM was the best ensemble and performance wise, even though many diehard SFU fanes may think SFU is the only good band
SteveTheScotDrummer 3 years ago
as per my comment below...
MaChantersPish 4 years ago
This absolutely brillant have never heard playing like this for a long long time a pleasure to listen too
gypsyladdie 4 years ago
i absolutely love this medley.
Fiddlers Rally all the way!
sacredsong 4 years ago
Brilliant , saw them here at the Highland games in Pleasanton, N.Calif.
ulsterstan 4 years ago
I remember standing right near you while you filmed this, I was beside the guy in the only guy in a wheel chair.
JD98SharpShooter 4 years ago
This was actually the second placed medley - Shotts won the Medley. FMM won the MSR and the overall title (by 9 points).
MaChantersPish 4 years ago
were you the guy standin next to me? look at ma video "the worlds - 2007 - fmmpb medley
leebhoy93 4 years ago
Why do NFL teams continue to run the same plays, year after year? Because they win!!!
fdnypiper 4 years ago
Haha, well put.
JD98SharpShooter 4 years ago
Does it matter what they played it was faultless.
cam524 4 years ago
For medley??? though it was selection of the bands choice for medley, so why was it published in the programe they were playin a different medley. either way, same selection for the last three years. a grade one band of this standard are better than that and shouldn't be aloud get away with it.
thewhiteasasin 4 years ago
No rules against it, unless you're a judge, you can't really say that shouldn't be aloud to get away with it.
JD98SharpShooter 4 years ago
SELECTION DRAWN AT THE LINE!
drumer1690 4 years ago
I think you will find that only the MSR is drawn at the line. Selection IS entirely the choice of the pipe band. It was probably a bit of gamesmanship... In any event supremely well played selection, but I was disappointed not to hear new music.
USMA1993 4 years ago
excellent proformances, great band, but how can a grade one band get away with playing the same selection for three years in a row?????
thewhiteasasin 4 years ago
Taken on a mobile phone? What kind of phone? (Oh, great piping, too!)
3DPiper 4 years ago
Nokia N73
MaChantersPish 4 years ago
Superb performance all round, and deserving of top spot -- as testified by the huge cheers that went up. I wonder, though, why did FMM not play the selection that was posted in the programme? I'd have loved to hear a new selection rather than revisit last year's medley.
USMA1993 4 years ago
Best band in the world as always!
iainwestgate 4 years ago