MacCrimmon's Lament - Martyn Bennett

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  • Tribute to Martyn ( 1971 - 2005).

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  • @george_taylor
    @george_taylor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I asked Margaret Bennett, with Martyn as backing on pipes, to sing me MacCrimmon's Lament during one of their gigs they used to do together down at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's rooms in Leith, Edinburgh. This was in the early 90's while Martyn was still at Uni studying Music. I always made a point of going to hear them together each year and taking my Gaelic speaking mother with me. When they took a break mum and Margaret would have a blether in Gaelic while I got a chance to talk to Martyn. He was such a gentle soul and so incredibly gifted. Just like his mother! :) Such a lovely memory I will always treasure.

  • @GordonCormier
    @GordonCormier 17 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Martyn and I played together as kids in Newfoundland, Canada, where him & I were born. Martyn, you are dearly missed.
    ...Gordon Cormier

    • @jeanhaliburtonwills
      @jeanhaliburtonwills 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where I live now...on the west coast...and this is sublime piping

    • @krispyguy52
      @krispyguy52 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brings me intense goosebumps everytime I listen to this man pipe

  • @AAMacKenzie
    @AAMacKenzie 9 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Martyn's fingering was impeccable! Not a digit out of place --- throughout this entire setting! His style is second to none. He was a consummate professional, and without doubt, lived his music as he played it. I can envision young Martyn listening to the folklore on his mamma's knee; all about MacCrimmon and his fateful premonition of death. His life oozes out through every pore as he plays this Piobaireachd.... the word which loosely translated means, "the act of piping". Martyn displays this life-giving act with grace, vitality and all of himself -- as only Martyn could. May God bless and keep you in his everlasting and ever-loving arms, my friend!

  • @colindouglas7769
    @colindouglas7769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2005 was a tragic year when we lost Martyn, he was a phenomenal musician and creative talent. To add to the tragedy of a young force of nature cut down before his time, barely a year passed before another great young piper/composer Gordon Duncan also passed away. Like Martyn, Gordon lives on in our memories and in the music they have left behind. I was fortunate to have been able to share jam sessions with them both of them. Rest in peace Martyn and Gordon! You are both very much missed!

  • @Rustygulley-r3r
    @Rustygulley-r3r 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The first tune is called "Cha Till e Tuille." The refrain in translation is:
    No more, no more,
    No more returning,
    In peace nor in war
    Is he returning;
    Till dawns the great Day
    Of Doom and burning,
    MacCrimmon is home
    No more returning.
    The second tune is "The Ewe with the Crooked Horn," a strathspey, followed by "Na Goisidich" and "An Drochaid Chliuteach". The Scottish smallpipes were made by Hamish Moore out of Lignum Vitae and were given to Allan MacDonald by Martyn's mother, Margaret, after Martyn passed away. "The ewe with the crooked horn" is euphemism for an illegal still.

    • @eddieg4740
      @eddieg4740 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      what are the English titles for the tunes in this medley? this is one of my favorite videos and I've never been able to find this on a disc. I know the first one is the lament. I'm torn between that and the march of the king of loaise being my favorite tunes.

    • @L8bro
      @L8bro 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eddieg4740 the last tune is called the crooked bridge or twisted bridge in English, an interesting 5/4

    • @roberthamilton2059
      @roberthamilton2059 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Goosbumps

    • @Rustygulley-r3r
      @Rustygulley-r3r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@eddieg4740 "na goisidich" means "the gossips". They are both in Allan MacDonald's first book of tunes.

  • @CumbernauldMedia
    @CumbernauldMedia 14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was privledged to see Martyn perform in king tuts in glasgow on two occasions. two of the most incredible live performances I have ever seen, his loss is deeply felt by all who loved his music. we share that with his family and friends. As for the two dislikes listed here, you need to grow up you obviously lack something?

  • @michaelfeeney9160
    @michaelfeeney9160 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome music and a real cool dude..I recommend watching Martyn Bennett "Grit" The Documentary, it really tickled the Celt in me 😂 with blending Traditional and modern Martyn.
    God bless ye n Rest in Peace 😢

  • @nbr1631
    @nbr1631 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a piper! What a pity, our pity, to have lost him.

    • @abagpiperyoumetinmexico211
      @abagpiperyoumetinmexico211 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes man, what a pity. pipes have ssomething that no other instrument have . they are simply magic.

  • @gratchenfleiss
    @gratchenfleiss 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wee Martyn was one of the most wonderful musicians I have ever known, and also one of the kindest most gentle of souls. Though I was never too fond of his electronica (my problem - I have never liked computers playing music), his unadulterated playing moved and inspired me profoundly. I will never forget the first time I heard him play, nor the last... A truly great musician, and I don't use those words lightly.

  • @davehaskell4546
    @davehaskell4546 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautifully played and beautiful to listen to.

  • @madamefifi6848
    @madamefifi6848 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Listening to and watching this fills me with love for my country and admiration for this talented man. So many emotions here. Sadness, longing, wonder and joy. Thank you Martyn, thank you so much.

  • @jimcrawford5039
    @jimcrawford5039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely awesome! Australia.

  • @mairimac3
    @mairimac3 17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martyn Bennett....... one of the greatest pipers of all time. Missed by all i'm sure! Inspirational guy, with unbelievable talent.

  • @richgouette
    @richgouette 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    always come back to this one..never disappoints

  • @captainjacksparrot
    @captainjacksparrot 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A wonderful musician. Sadly missed.

  • @bobforbes7980
    @bobforbes7980 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    god bless a true gent what a brillant musican

  • @ombra004
    @ombra004 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely gorgeous! I cannot fight back the tears. Thank you for this breathtaking video.

  • @Chrismacleod777
    @Chrismacleod777 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful player! So sad that he is no longer with us. Thanks for posting.

  • @MegaMusicmaid
    @MegaMusicmaid 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such beautiful music...those pipes are just spinechilling.

  • @UilleannPiper01
    @UilleannPiper01 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a treat. I know Margaret Bennett, and it's an honor to hear Martyn. Lovely piping.

  • @Michael-vu4nv
    @Michael-vu4nv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The pipes take you to a different place. Beautiful

  • @wisnaeme
    @wisnaeme 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aye, a man of great talent. Is it not sad that himself has gone away.Memories are fine but I'd rather ask of him a request and himself graciously oblige. Yer missed Martyn.

  • @tomtscotland
    @tomtscotland  17 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great piping and tune .... seems to reach into your soul.
    Should be very evocative to those that knew of Martyn and and anyone with a Scottish connection.

  • @kohrsthomas
    @kohrsthomas 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much javivr, just went on the site and only found "The Piper's Weird" by the search for Macrimmon. Even Vipers page does not have this on it. But again thank you very much for your afford. regards Thomas

  • @SueWhiteStar
    @SueWhiteStar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful rendition of our Pipers lament ..thank you.

  • @richgouette
    @richgouette 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This remains one of my favorite utubes. I really like the choice of background...
    Awesome bit of playin
    quadruple thumbs up..if I had em

  • @Ainekenaz
    @Ainekenaz 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know how hard it is to be 'relaxed' while playing the pipes. This is just concentration. What a beautifull peace of music!

  • @loombaron
    @loombaron 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I listened to martyn benett for the fistrt time when I was at friends house. He was a wonderful artist.
    RIP.

  • @CumbernauldMedia
    @CumbernauldMedia 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there should now be a tune commisioned called Martyns Lament to honour one of scotlands great musical talents. please upload as many Mrtyn Bennett video as you can so that future generation can see the man perform.

  • @lescot2000
    @lescot2000 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    great playing ...great man .. and good video mix ........rip M.B.

  • @loombaron
    @loombaron 17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a genious, his playing makes me cry

  • @PipeSergeant54
    @PipeSergeant54 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    TomTscotland,
    That was really enjoyable! I'm marking it as a favorite. Thank you for putting it there!

  • @anniemac36
    @anniemac36 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    he was so young...what happened? beautiful song...omg...I loved it.

  • @javivr
    @javivr 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Piper and Musician. We´ll miss you. Tunes: MacCrimmon's Lament followed by Ewie wi´ the Crooked Horn - Na Goisidich - The Twisted Bridge.

  • @mhicnanolc
    @mhicnanolc 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a ride from that air to the reel! Suas e!

  • @Mcvity
    @Mcvity 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    its true the good die young :(
    your music still inspires us Martyn, may you live forever in gods own highlands :)

  • @Poetamo
    @Poetamo 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    5 years that he misses. he was just starting the music revolution when he passed away. So sad

  • @Menelas74
    @Menelas74 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Martyn Bennet was a great talent, a tribute to scotland and celtic music...

  • @mrzdavid
    @mrzdavid 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Touching music. Nice video

  • @hafpipe
    @hafpipe 17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff. The second last tune is called 'Na Goisidich' and the last tune is called 'An Drochaid Chluiteach'.
    Both are found in Allan MacDonalds' book 'The Moidart Collection'

  • @sommy38
    @sommy38 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    a beautiful , considerate boy .....

    • @PIPERJIM2024
      @PIPERJIM2024 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well Said Sir.

    • @sommy38
      @sommy38 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      jus true

  • @richgouette
    @richgouette 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    still LOVE this piece

  • @sandb1867
    @sandb1867 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was fantastic!!!! Thanks!

  • @possumbuddy
    @possumbuddy 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! We'll miss Martyn forever but will never forget him.

  • @loombaron
    @loombaron 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    martyn bennett music is amazing, i have an album from him and it shows how talented he was. Im very sad hes no longer with us, he was a great musiscian . I miss you a lot martyn

  • @thomasmclurg1849
    @thomasmclurg1849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only man killed in the Route of Moy was the piper in the advanced guard called Donald Ban MacCrimmon.. A piper fae Skye... He had a premonition of his own fate and so he composed this famous tune known now as MacCrimmon's Lament....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @mattttera
    @mattttera 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!

  • @alyogi
    @alyogi 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and meaningful!

  • @WilliamCerf
    @WilliamCerf 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh, how beautiful!!!!
    I'm going to put this in my favourites.
    Thank you for posting this.

  • @jjvwguy2489
    @jjvwguy2489 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video I love it

  • @pouetlora
    @pouetlora 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you, i discovery this artist with your video; it's so beautifull !

  • @mohammeddrissi2480
    @mohammeddrissi2480 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    yaa beauty ! cheers from morocco :)

  • @tomtscotland
    @tomtscotland  17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for additional information.
    This is my personal favourite track of the first series of The Transatlantic Sessions.

  • @sidley0191
    @sidley0191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful!! :)

  • @montanarush54
    @montanarush54 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for that reply! God bless!

  • @johnfreeman6779
    @johnfreeman6779 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome!!

  • @Anaris10
    @Anaris10 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    MacCrimmons..Proud, Strong and Hereditary Pipers to Clan MacLeod!.

  • @arthuryorkston1770
    @arthuryorkston1770 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant!!

  • @gaiteiro17
    @gaiteiro17 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Its amazing!

  • @andyconroy7025
    @andyconroy7025 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Martyn. RIP

  • @esenaboxaki
    @esenaboxaki 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gee that's beautiful😟

  • @jaggy-snake
    @jaggy-snake 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    went to his memorial concert in Edinburgh...very moving

  • @tomtscotland
    @tomtscotland  17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stuart -Wish I did have some more of Martyn - I enjoyed this one so much.
    He did feature in some other Transatlantic Sessions tracks but this was the only one where he was the main player.

  • @GloriaJudd66
    @GloriaJudd66 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes me want to visit Scotland.

  • @revsharkie
    @revsharkie 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scottish small pipes, sometimes called "cauld wind pipes." They're bellows blown like uilleann pipes, but with a slightly different sound, and without the regulators that allow the playing of chords on the uilleann pipes.

  • @CiaraFitzgerald1972
    @CiaraFitzgerald1972 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful thanks for posting :)

  • @marcaouassi8470
    @marcaouassi8470 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci Martin

  • @richardwilliams5590
    @richardwilliams5590 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beauty of the Spirit Forever More

  • @Ainekenaz
    @Ainekenaz 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    While playing an instrument like this, the look of concentration often occures... also, you can't be too relaxed while playing, as it is a lot of psysical work ;) Good recording!! Cheers!

  • @eanraigros
    @eanraigros 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely version of this tune...

  • @sfbonedoc
    @sfbonedoc 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this touching playing of ageless music - I love to hear what you do, I love the photography as well. This resonates with the Scottish blood that courses thru my veins (My great grandmother, born in Brechin, was a Kerr.) Greetings from San Francisco - George

  • @loombaron
    @loombaron 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP Martyin Bennett

  • @JoseSilva-or4ij
    @JoseSilva-or4ij 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The beauty of what is the true nature of mankind

  • @runbambirun
    @runbambirun 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is good music.

  • @littlebigbrain
    @littlebigbrain 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    scotlands greatest contemporary song writer and musician, sadly missed but not in heavan.

  • @sebcoKOB
    @sebcoKOB 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    genial!!!! i am french ... so good

  • @TheMrRaguel
    @TheMrRaguel 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sublime!

  • @douglasdao
    @douglasdao 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    In any language - Martyn, we miss ya.

  • @triptamin
    @triptamin ปีที่แล้ว

    i miss you brother

  • @javivr
    @javivr 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand from the info on the site that they are two names for the same lament. Listen to the composer´s play.

  • @xneverxforgetx
    @xneverxforgetx 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    tha mi agiaridh briscagin mersetaholie. The river flowing made me need a pee. Martyns a legend. RIP.

  • @WmTyndale
    @WmTyndale 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    SMOOTH!

  • @tomtscotland
    @tomtscotland  17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Programme was first broadcasted 1995.

  • @liamodwyer388
    @liamodwyer388 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I marched many a time to the pipes with the Irish Defence Force. The pipes did stir the blood!

  • @wisnaeme
    @wisnaeme 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    A few years back, himself gave of his time at a benefit in aid of raising funds for SKAT ( Skye and Kyle against tolls) in Stirling. it was a good night and well worth the near enough 700 mile round trip to attend and be back in Coventry for work in the morning.
    The bridge is now free. It cannot be underestimated the influence that campaign had on our Scottish government on matters of bridge tolls and PFI/PPP.
    Thanks Martyn,Yer missed.
    Tom.

  • @bornario
    @bornario 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was really the best.
    Cumha Mc Crimmain, great piper Mc Crimmon's lament as he dreamt his own death the night before a battle.

  • @kohrsthomas
    @kohrsthomas 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heya Mates, great Piper and a wonderful tune.
    Anyone outhere who knows where i can find the sores (sheet) for MacCrimmon´s Lament. Would be great if someone knows.

  • @piobairesicago
    @piobairesicago 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    My hat is off to Martyn and all pipers, Great Highland, Borders, Northumbrian, Uilleann, Lawland, Sonneurs de Biniou Breizh, Sonneurs de Biniou Kozh, and GaiterosGalego, who aspire to this level of artistry.

  • @RobertLock1978
    @RobertLock1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice.

  • @grantdustin1
    @grantdustin1 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    0:17

  • @javivr
    @javivr 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi
    You can find the sheet music of this lament in the composer´s site (James Scott Skinner)
    Look for "Macrimmon" through the collection link.

  • @WilliamMoirSCOT
    @WilliamMoirSCOT 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fab.

  • @kerryg100
    @kerryg100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go hiontach ar fad
    go raibh maith agut...

  • @Ptarmi
    @Ptarmi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MaCrimmons Lament is followed by Ewie wi´ the Crooked Horn - Na Goisidich - The Twisted Bridge.

  • @mhicnanolc
    @mhicnanolc 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree. In this video there is certainly a resemblance.

  • @tomtscotland
    @tomtscotland  17 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking of doing a couple of scenic videos using Martyn's music as a sound track. As you no doubt know - his recorded stuff was pretty different from this straight version of this tune.

  • @tomtscotland
    @tomtscotland  16 ปีที่แล้ว

    please note _ Ive now uploaded a higher quality version of this.
    From an earlier comment other MaCrimmons Lament is followed by Ewie wi´ the Crooked Horn - Na Goisidich - The Twisted Bridge

  • @Herdkilling
    @Herdkilling 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unfortunately I got to know Martyn just a week after his death and I really felt so sorry for him. :(
    I love what he did.
    Can anybody please tell me the name of the last two tunes?

  • @WilliamCerf
    @WilliamCerf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    MacCrimmon's Lament
    Round Cuillin's peak the mist is sailing
    The banshee croons her note of wailing
    But my blue e'en wi' sorrow are streaming
    For him that will never return - MacCrimmon
    No more, no more, no more forever
    In war or peace shall return MacCrimmon
    No more, no more, no more forever
    Shall love or gold bring back MacCrimmon
    The breezes on the braes are mournfully moaning
    The brook in the hollow is plaintively mourning
    But my blue e'en wi' sorrow are streaming
    For him that will never return - MacCrimmon
    No more, no more, no more forever
    In war or peace shall return MacCrimmon
    No more, no more, no more forever
    Shall love or gold bring back MacCrimmon
    sung by Jean Redpath
    SOF

  • @marlainavincent3552
    @marlainavincent3552 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone know where I can find sheet music for this particular arrangement? Very beautiful.