Itchy Fingers

Seth playing Itchy Fingers on his custom Atherton Bagpipes at the Maine Celtic Festival

Category:

Music

Tags:

• bagpipes
• itchy fingers
• atherton
• celtic

[passion4729]

rugby much?

[Craigsmith386]

that guy is huge

[TheBlake138]

That was a sick song, well played, sir - and anyone who is critical of it is an obvious cunt.

[sjbpiper]

Everybody's a critic... lol. I'm surprised no one's pointed out my missed birls. I was actually taught by one of the best, but I don't have time for private lessons anymore, or to spend all day everyday practicing. I wish my ability did justice to this amazing set of pipes, go look up Dave Atherton if you're unfamiliar. It's a fun tune, nothing more, and I have fun playing it. Not looking to win any competitions. It was a casual atmosphere, and the crowd loved it.

[flyrod6057]

@rubiesandice Yup... I play McCallum AB4's (mostly for the fun of it...)

[bagpipesparky]

he is gripping that chanter like death. His blowing is fairly steady but he is making each note a mission (sounding)......this guy would prob sound really good when he has smoked a bit of wakky tabacca , or had a few "orange" juices lol.............good stuff man , just relax and dont grasp that chanter like death! but good blowing!

[Piperealitycheck]

@rubiesandice Yes I play - in grade 1, and have won the worlds in gr1. This guy could be a solid player if he got some instruction, and advice of tune selection. His reed was not "off". His chanter is simply not balanced, and his intonation (steadiness of pressure) is not up to it (yet). I simply hate this tune. It is as corny as a direct hit on a corn chip factory.

[rubiesandice]

@Piperealitycheck maybe his reed was off, it was a hot day, have you blown pipes?? and yes i'm asking as someone who plays in competitions!!!

[rubiesandice]

@flyrod6057 And you've blown the pipes yeah?



[rubiesandice]

My fave all time tune to prove a piper, thankyou x

[apol77lo]

Well, being a Main-ah myself, I gotta praise the effort. I notice a slide sound. Is that part of those custom bagpipes. Cool sound, for sure. Loved it, Seth.

[flyrod6057]

Sounds great! A few missed notes, and a few timing issues, so of course it's not PERFECT...but I thought it sounded pretty great, especially considering that it's not a competition. Piping for piping's sake!