One of the finest pipe band medleys I've ever heard!

**NorCalPiper** · 26th April 11, 02:47 PM

As a Bagpiper since the age of 8 (I'm 40 now...gulp), I have seen EXTRAORDINARY piping in my day by masters of the craft, as well as the best pipe bands across the worlds. For those of you who might not be involved in the piping world, "Grade 1" pipe bands are the best that come and these bands usually bring forth musicianship that sets standards for the rest of the piping world. The 78th Frasers were one such band that really brought into view a new standard of band piping in the mid 80's that was innovative,technical and sheer genius. Today this standard has been met and built upon by Grade 1 bands, and it is always a joy for me to hear really good piping. I came across the competition medley by the Toronto Police Pipe Band that was REALLY fantastic and probably the best mixed medley I've heard in a long time. Their tuning and execution is flawless, as well as some really nice 2nd & 3rd harmonies throughout the performance. Check them out-Really nice-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNaF6...eature=related

**Highlander31** · 26th April 11, 04:59 PM

Very nice, Josh. Thanks for posting the link.

**Singlemalt** · 26th April 11, 05:14 PM

As a native born son of Ontario I am proud that the 78th Frasers may be the finest pipe band in the world and the Toronto Police are certainly in the top ten.

Thanks for reminding us!

**OC Richard** · 28th April 11, 03:46 AM

It was certainly different from the norm in Scottish circles- appears that they've been listening to some Bagad bands!

The intro tune was very nice and I like the fact that they didn't use the standard roll-off. Too bad the piper in the 2nd rank on the viewer's right couldn't get his pipes struck in. I wonder how they scored, what bands they were up against on that particular day.

The first part of the jig they go into around the 2 minute mark is fantastic, in my opinion the nicest bit of that medley.

What that band (and every other band) really needs is around 30 pair of diced hose!

**Cowher** · 28th April 11, 08:57 PM

Wow what a fun set. I have only been piping a few years but I had the pleasure of being tutored by Michael McCool of Oran Mor out of New York for a time and for a young piper he is fantastic. Not only is Oran Mor grade 1 but I believe Michael is a grade 1 solo piper as well.

**English Bloke** · 29th April 11, 02:00 AM

Superb... Cheers Josh, I enjoyed that!

**Macman** · 29th April 11, 11:01 AM

Thanks for that, Josh. I really enjoyed it (and some of the other Grade 1 medleys). I had read about their 2010 medley, and IIRC it caused a bit of a stir!