MacPherson's Lament Ken Kolodner Michael Bell

(Actual tune at one minute mark.)
Ken Kolodner and Michael Bell perform "MacPherson's Lament" at Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson, NC August 1, 2008. Ken tells the story behind the tune...if it's a reliable source!
This version is played in 3/4 instead of the usual 4/4. And, yes, Mike says, "Oh cool" not "oh good."

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[mike118117]

He does say in announcing the piece that it is Scotch. I really must correct this on behalf of all Scots. The music is Scottish or Scots. Scotch, on the other hand, is I believe a rather famous amber nectar distilled in various parts of Scotland. My own current favourite being a 12 year old single malt with a smoky flavour from the Isle of Islay. A happy and prosperous new year to all.

[Poodlepups]

Hi Mike... you know every time I watch this I think maybe I translated what he said wrong, that he HAD actually said "Scottish" not Scotch, which, as you are aware, is a drink not a nationality. Happy new year!

[sandycorgi]

that should be guitar and synthesiser !!

[Poodlepups]

Aye! The traditional Scottish synthesiser!

[sandycorgi]

This is one of my favourite songs, though I wouldn't have recognised it as I've always heard it played at a MUCH faster pace than this.

If you look up "macphersons lament" on Google you'll find the true story of its origins

I don't know where ken would have got his version from?

[Poodlepups]

So what instrument do you play? :)

[Mac6067]

hi hulio

[DulcimerDog]

Then it would be MacFender's Lament.

[sandycorgi]

HD MD  Autoharp Guitar synthesiser