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Posted by: Emmet 15-Sep-2007, 02:04 PM

I piped a funeral Thursday, after which the A/V guy who was filming for the family wanted me to come back in to the sanctuary and record a couple of the tunes I'd played for the DVD he was making for the family. Here they are; MP3's of http://home.sprintmail.com/~ejb/MP3/RangersLament.mp3; funerary lament of the 2nd Bttn, Royal Irish Rangers, and the Irish Catholic funerary lament http://home.sprintmail.com/~ejb/MP3/DannyBoy.mp3.

For once nobody asked for "Amazing Grace"...

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Posted by: haynes9 15-Sep-2007, 02:13 PM

Good deal, Emmet! I'll be sure and give a listen today!

Posted by: Sekhmet 15-Sep-2007, 03:07 PM

Grats Emmet! Nifty turnout for a funeral gig.

Posted by: SCShamrock 17-Sep-2007, 12:08 AM

Terrific Emmet!! I knew you were a piper, but haven't heard you until now. You are very talented!

By the way, I found the piper for Aaron's funeral. And yes, he played Amazing Grace. I'm sure, since I've played guitar all my life, that songs like Amazing Grace can become quite tiresome over time. The meaning of the song seems to convey exactly what a grieving person feels at a time of loss, and that is precisely why I had it played. Fortunately, my piper was there before and after the service, in the foyer, playing a variety of hymns for the guests. It was beautiful, and as memorable as anything that could have possibly been done.

Posted by: Rindy 17-Sep-2007, 08:35 AM

That's wonderful Emmet!

Slainte

Posted by: coastman 18-Sep-2007, 11:56 AM

Emmett, your piping is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Posted by: valpal 59 19-Sep-2007, 08:50 AM

Thank-you for sharing. It was wonderful.

Posted by: Emmet 21-Sep-2007, 07:50 PM

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I found the piper for Aaron's funeral. And yes, he played Amazing Grace...The meaning of the song seems to convey exactly what a grieving person feels at a time of loss, and that is precisely why I had it played. Fortunately, my piper was there before and after the service, in the foyer, playing a variety of hymns for the guests. It was beautiful, and as memorable as anything that could have possibly been done.

I'm glad that he was a comfort for your family during such a tragic time; of all of the things I do, that's the most important function I ever preform as a piper. You and your family remain in our prayers.
Emmet