Afghanistan Pipe BalladHaving been a physical training instructor during my service in the British armed forces, I feel that being an ex-serviceman prompted the motivation to compose a tune for our boys on active service in Afghanistan.
The tune is a slow march dedicated to these brave boys in the front-line battle groups whose lives are on the line day in day out. During tours of duty in the war torn battle zones of Afghanistan.
If is inevitable that battle groups take causalities. This tune is totaly dedicated to them. Be it loss of limb or loss of life. Their bravery is unquestionably supreme.
Although the tune is more suited to regimental bands and pipe bands, I think that my ceilidh band has re-created this beautifully and it touches the heart. Carl Ann Mackay gets a special 'thank you' from me for standing in at the last minute in place of my usual pipe player. You can tell she played the tune 'from her heart' which is evident from her performance.
I only hope I live long enough to hear it played by one of our famous regimental pipe bands.
Meantime, hope you enjoy our Ceilidh Band Version.
Fergie.
The Ceilidh Band Line-Up Reads :-
Fergie MacDonald \
John MacDonald The Family Ceilidh Band
Morven MacDonald /
Grant Lyall - Drums
Addie Harper - Accordion
Carol Ann Mackay - Pipes
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