This just makes me weep. The tune is so beautiful and was in honour of the fallen Scots being defeated at flodden on this day 9th September 1513. Being Scottish myself I can feel a massive sense of pride and emotions when I hear this. This piper is faultless. To be in St Paul's listening to this must have been incredible. Rest in peace your Majesty.
Scotland gained most honour in this sad pass away of HM. To die at Balmoral, lie at Holyrood and then St Giles is the best trbute honour to the Scots. This were the union came from, unionist Stuarts at least. The coronation on the Scone would be the pinnacle I reckon.
@@Kevin-mx1vi What you've written is very interesting I've played The Flowers of the Forest for 30 years and was unaware of a deliberate catch in its playing.
This was randomly played at Remembrance Sunday last year and my dad couldn’t believe it was Woody doing it. That was the first time Woody made me cry like that. I bet the bagpipes were incredibly heavy but Woody carried it like nothing. Same thing happened at my grandmother’s house as Woody.EXE went downstairs and I didn’t expect him to play the pipes either, it was very haunting when the pipes faded to the outside. We all walked with him as it happened
Not one better sound in the world to move you like the bagpipes. Haunting, and hairs stand on the back of your neck every time. Such a special sound and rightly played for Her Majesty as we pay our respects to an incredible woman who devoted her whole life to our Kingdom. RIP Ma'am, your duty is done. ❤🇬🇧 Proud of my country Scotland also 💙🏴
@@Rahima_5 Why are you commenting about the quran on a Christian ceremony . Stop trying to push a certain religion on a another religion. I won't crying be over any words from the quran and never will
Sat in Canada a day after the Queens funeral listing to a lament about a battle in my native Northumberland...on a monument is six words "To the Brave of both nations"
The most awful defeat in Scottish history Steve, sending an untrained army to the slaughter, sadly too many times by our so called nobility. We are now allies thankfully.
My grandfather (Pipe Major, Black Watch) said It's now played at funerals, as he put it 'to help the spirit to follow the sound of the piper into the light'. I like to think that's true - it's a nice thought. Originally in honour of the flowers of Scotland (fallen Scots). It has become somewhat of a standard practice in the British, Anzac and Canadian military to use this tune to mark the death of a soldier. Police forces in Canada, USA, Australia, UK and New Zealand predominantly chose this tune.
My grandmother died one week ago. I just bawled my eyes out watching and listening to this. For the Queen, and for my Grandmother's love of her... thank you, piper.
Words cannot describe how fitting that lament was........the Queen loved Scotland and all that it stood for, a sanctuary for her to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and its people ..... beautifully played, she would have loved it. RIP ma'am
And this is where our gracious Queen finally meets Prince Phillip again, as this was played at the end of His funeral as well, as if to say “I go ahead, I’ll be waiting for you on the other side”. This is not only a sign of love for Scotland, but also a sign of Love for each other, as even though they didn’t have the same kind of funeral, this song of love joins them in eternity. Incredibly poignant, beautiful and raw moment, these two amazing souls invisibly holding hands in this beautiful song they clearly both loved. Brought floods of tears to my eyes, truly intense feelings tied into this moment, truly as unique as they both were. ❤️ God rest them both in peace! 🙏😔❤️❤️❤️
As American i know im not under British reign but would humbly bow my head for the Queen. To show respect and offers of condolences. May the Queen rest in peace. God bless the Queen.
Another Yank here. I've admired her devotion to service. In the words of another Queen Elizabeth, "....they may yet have a greater prince; they will never have a more loving one." Rest in light, ma'am. Duty done.
Incredibly moving to hear this beautiful lone piper's lament in St.Paul's in poignant tribute Her Majesty. The power of music to express emotions. Her passing is an emotional time for the nation and this brought tears to my eyes.
I am so blessed to have tickets already.. (Via family in Scotland) to Tattoo next year... Coming from Minnesota, Mom's ashes are in Loch Lomond, and grandmother was born not far from Pert Farm. The pipes and drums outside of the castle I am already saving tears for!!! RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II... God save the King!
In fact the song is ment to be played wrong out of respect the dead king an his fallen men in 1513 9th September in a battle with King Henry the 8th, this is why he's the lone bagpiper hope I helped 👍🇬🇧
Im proud to be one of those people. To give something back is a fantastic feeling. Playing at a funeral is just the most important time in someone's life, saying goodbye to thier loved ones.. God bless each and every one..
“This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war, This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the office of a wall Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands, This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.”
@@harrydunn1848 - I only posted the first part, watch the video to see the whole thing with Sir John Gielgud as John of Gaunt. God save the King indeed...
There is no higher honour in this land than to meet death and hear this song echo through the ages !!! May her late majesty meet Phillip at the the rough but green slopes of lochnagar and spend eternity with those that have gone before her. God save the king!
The bagpipes are hauntingly beautiful and sad! I have loved them ever since they were played at President John Kennedy’s funeral in 1963. As an American they are not a large part of our customs except in certain areas. As much as Queen Elizabeth loved the UK I feel sure she is smiling down from heaven blessing all.
I remember watching this as it happened. It was incredibly moving. To have been in that place, at that time, hearing that piper with no other sound... wow. This was the quickly organised memorial service which the public attended very soon after Her Majesty's passing, so did not have all the pomp and ceremony of the subsequent funeral. This lament was something special and the piper was truly magnificent.
I did this for Woody.EXE’s arrival to my house and he was aware of Her Majesty’s death, tears came down from his eyes as Woody.EXE hugs me and Mummy. Woody.EXE still sees me in mourning
Love the solo bagpipe at the close of ceremony. It is a quality of sound like none other, haunting, mournful, a touch mystical, an equal balance between longing and acceptance.
I found this electrifying to say the least, particularly the abrupt and total silence at the end of the piece. Because it came when the grief was still fresh it was particularly powerful.
everyone: look at the bagpipes, they sound so hauntingly beautiful and amazing me : looking at that amazing mustache and thinking its one of the best R.I.P Queen Elizabeth ii
@@petermccarthy4525 it went well, thank you. She was a beautiful and creative soul, and it was an honor to be able to help her family transition to life without her. And since I learned the tune for her, I'll think of her every time I play it.
@@usmapiper88Thanks for these reflections. Lovely that you did this. I’ve been practicing this in a large church, which has also triggered conversations about loss and bagpipe connections. There’s something about the pipes that makes people want to talk, share their story. Peter
Incredible, that is a long walk for the lone bagpiper that match her majesty long public service. Hope they repeat it during the funeral with a 70 meter marsh to match the 70 years on the throne.
This song is as mesmerising as that man's moustache, well done sir! such a shame that her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is gone we will probably never know/see another queen in our lifetime. *The Queen is dead, Long live the Queen!*
A page is turned yet again. The Queen leaves to join her forebearers and friends and loved ones long since passed. To rejoin her husband at last. Geez... I had more I wanted to write, but dang man... She was a bit of light in this world right now. A constant, that even as an American, I admire her greatly. She is a person who has witness more in her lifetime and even been a direct or indirect participate than most people could ever hope to know or see. All I can think about, is how this world is changing. We are losing great people, good people, like Her Majesty in far too many numbers. While I have little doubt that King Charles III will step up to the plate and slam a couple of good homeruns, he's got a lot on his plate. The world is a bit on the edge and getting closer to the ledge. That means, we'll all need to step up too. For all that could be said, she at least tried to leave a positive imprint on the world. Let's all to do our own utmost to do the same. Because these people who have held us back from the brink, they're so few and getting fewer. We'll need to rely on ourselves now. God Bless and Support the new King Charles III. The rest of us, straighten out, roll up the sleeves, and start looking to do something positive for a change.
This just makes me weep. The tune is so beautiful and was in honour of the fallen Scots being defeated at flodden on this day 9th September 1513. Being Scottish myself I can feel a massive sense of pride and emotions when I hear this. This piper is faultless. To be in St Paul's listening to this must have been incredible. Rest in peace your Majesty.
Scotland gained most honour in this sad pass away of HM. To die at Balmoral, lie at Holyrood and then St Giles is the best trbute honour to the Scots. This were the union came from, unionist Stuarts at least. The coronation on the Scone would be the pinnacle I reckon.
Yes it makes me cry from deep deep inside me.
Agreed...faultless.
Except it isn't faultless - Traditionally there must always be a (deliberate) mistake when a piper plays The Flowers of the Forest.
@@Kevin-mx1vi What you've written is very interesting
I've played The Flowers of the Forest for 30 years and was unaware of a deliberate catch in its playing.
My first experience of "Flowers of the forest" played by a Gurkha piper in Malaya in about 1962. The hairs on my neck stood up!
This was randomly played at Remembrance Sunday last year and my dad couldn’t believe it was Woody doing it. That was the first time Woody made me cry like that. I bet the bagpipes were incredibly heavy but Woody carried it like nothing. Same thing happened at my grandmother’s house as Woody.EXE went downstairs and I didn’t expect him to play the pipes either, it was very haunting when the pipes faded to the outside. We all walked with him as it happened
Well done that man. What a huge task and long walk. He did him and Scotland proud!
We expected nothing less ... to pipe a daughter of Scotland home in the proper manner. What an honour for pipie ...
@@bluerock4456 Including the classic moustache
The Scottish bagpipe is the most soulful most emotional music instrument ever.
Agreed. I'm Irish and our bagpipes are just flatter and lack the emotion that cries out of the Scottish pipes
We sure know how to say a final goodbye in Scotland. Music stirring the ancestors and guiding the soul 🏴. RIP
Thank you for your short but beautiful words!
haunting but comforting
I’m italian, I would love this for my last goodbye ❤️
“and guiding the soul “ indeed. As a piper, your words ring true.
Absolutely haunting. There is nothing like the sound of a lone Piper within an iconic Cathedral. Hairs standing up 😞🏴
Not one better sound in the world to move you like the bagpipes.
Haunting, and hairs stand on the back of your neck every time.
Such a special sound and rightly played for Her Majesty as we pay our respects to an incredible woman who devoted her whole life to our Kingdom.
RIP Ma'am, your duty is done. ❤🇬🇧
Proud of my country Scotland also 💙🏴
I hope they play the bagpipes as the Queen is carried on her funeral day like they did with the queen's mother.
Same I absolutely love the bagpipes
Thank you. I couldnt said it any better. The pipes b add the ambience of a very sad occasion that will certainly affect my life x
@@Rahima_5
Why are you commenting about the quran on a Christian ceremony . Stop trying to push a certain religion on a another religion. I won't crying be over any words from the quran and never will
@@moza7826 And they surely did 🙂🙏
Sat in Canada a day after the Queens funeral listing to a lament about a battle in my native Northumberland...on a monument is six words "To the Brave of both nations"
The most awful defeat in Scottish history Steve, sending an untrained army to the slaughter, sadly too many times by our so called nobility. We are now allies thankfully.
My grandfather (Pipe Major, Black Watch) said It's now played at funerals, as he put it 'to help the spirit to follow the sound of the piper into the light'. I like to think that's true - it's a nice thought. Originally in honour of the flowers of Scotland (fallen Scots). It has become somewhat of a standard practice in the British, Anzac and Canadian military to use this tune to mark the death of a soldier. Police forces in Canada, USA, Australia, UK and New Zealand predominantly chose this tune.
Truly a beautiful thought.
nice
I wasn't a fan of the pipes until tuneful lament of mist on the mountains at HM Queens funeral yesterday
Truly heart touching 😢
And firefighters also
My grandmother died one week ago. I just bawled my eyes out watching and listening to this. For the Queen, and for my Grandmother's love of her... thank you, piper.
May your Grandmother rest in peace. Grandma's are so special. Sorry for your loss ❤
Words cannot describe how fitting that lament was........the Queen loved Scotland and all that it stood for, a sanctuary for her to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and its people ..... beautifully played, she would have loved it. RIP ma'am
And this is where our gracious Queen finally meets Prince Phillip again, as this was played at the end of His funeral as well, as if to say “I go ahead, I’ll be waiting for you on the other side”. This is not only a sign of love for Scotland, but also a sign of Love for each other, as even though they didn’t have the same kind of funeral, this song of love joins them in eternity. Incredibly poignant, beautiful and raw moment, these two amazing souls invisibly holding hands in this beautiful song they clearly both loved. Brought floods of tears to my eyes, truly intense feelings tied into this moment, truly as unique as they both were. ❤️ God rest them both in peace! 🙏😔❤️❤️❤️
What lovely words.
No wonder it was so moving. Thank you for adding this level of understanding .
As American i know im not under British reign but would humbly bow my head for the Queen. To show respect and offers of condolences. May the Queen rest in peace. God bless the Queen.
Another Yank here. I've admired her devotion to service.
In the words of another Queen Elizabeth, "....they may yet have a greater prince; they will never have a more loving one."
Rest in light, ma'am. Duty done.
@@pauldrysdale7615 Hands across the sea, Paul.
🤢
You said reign as if we have no freedom but we do
This was played at my Fathers Funeral just 1 week ago. Played by a piper from the UDR Association.
So sorry for your loss. What a special and meaningful send off ❤
So sorry for your loss and fitting for a brave soldier to have a proper send off
@@lyno1980thank you
Incredibly moving to hear this beautiful lone piper's lament in St.Paul's in poignant tribute Her Majesty. The power of music to express emotions. Her passing is an emotional time for the nation and this brought tears to my eyes.
What a heartbreaking moment. Goosebumps. Greets from Germany 🇬🇧🇩🇪
Our old Allies, Prussia
Danke sehr
Heartbreaking 💔. Rest easy your Majesty forever loved and respected by your loyal Scottish subjects. God save the king 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴
A beautiful Lament for our beautiful Queen, rest in peace your majesty.🇬🇧
I am so blessed to have tickets already.. (Via family in Scotland) to Tattoo next year... Coming from Minnesota, Mom's ashes are in Loch Lomond, and grandmother was born not far from Pert Farm. The pipes and drums outside of the castle I am already saving tears for!!! RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II... God save the King!
Very powerful - the pages of history can be heard echoing off the walls via a timeless melody . From Canada you are saluted your Majesty.
Perfect rendition of Flowers of the Forest and the slow walk of the piper was faultless. Loved it!
In fact the song is ment to be played wrong out of respect the dead king an his fallen men in 1513 9th September in a battle with King Henry the 8th, this is why he's the lone bagpiper hope I helped 👍🇬🇧
God Bless The Queen,
God Save The King
🇬🇧✝️👑❤️
Hurts my heart how lovely the pipes are.
Im proud to be one of those people. To give something back is a fantastic feeling. Playing at a funeral is just the most important time in someone's life, saying goodbye to thier loved ones.. God bless each and every one..
Me too, well said!
Here Here.
“This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle,
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,
This other Eden, demi-paradise,
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
Which serves it in the office of a wall
Or as a moat defensive to a house,
Against the envy of less happier lands,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.”
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Thank you.
Love what you’ve said there sir. We will miss her.
@@harrydunn1848 - I only posted the first part, watch the video to see the whole thing with Sir John Gielgud as John of Gaunt. God save the King indeed...
Just England then? Didn't you see and hear the Scottish piper? Trust an Englishman to turn a Scottish tune played on bagpipes into an English thing.
There is no higher honour in this land than to meet death and hear this song echo through the ages !!! May her late majesty meet Phillip at the the rough but green slopes of lochnagar and spend eternity with those that have gone before her. God save the king!
Haunting and incredibly moving. RIP. God Save the King.
God save the king.
God save the King
The pipes for whatever reason it must be in my DNA brings me consistently to tears
The bagpipes are hauntingly beautiful and sad! I have loved them ever since they were played at President John Kennedy’s funeral in 1963. As an American they are not a large part of our customs except in certain areas.
As much as Queen Elizabeth loved the UK I feel sure she is smiling down from heaven blessing all.
As a kid i bought my pipes from a guy who wound up playing in the USAF Pipe Band, for Kennedy, and you find a video of that on TH-cam.
What a beautiful tribute to her majesty.
So incredibly moving to watch this.❤️
I remember watching this as it happened. It was incredibly moving. To have been in that place, at that time, hearing that piper with no other sound... wow. This was the quickly organised memorial service which the public attended very soon after Her Majesty's passing, so did not have all the pomp and ceremony of the subsequent funeral. This lament was something special and the piper was truly magnificent.
I did this for Woody.EXE’s arrival to my house and he was aware of Her Majesty’s death, tears came down from his eyes as Woody.EXE hugs me and Mummy. Woody.EXE still sees me in mourning
Love the solo bagpipe at the close of ceremony. It is a quality of sound like none other, haunting, mournful, a touch mystical, an equal balance between longing and acceptance.
Rest in peace your majesty,may God bless you in heaven.
Such a wonderful end to a fabulous service. RIP Ma’am. God save the King!
May you be in the company of Angels God rest you Queen Elizabeth, what a wonderful tune to carry you to heaven. Makes me so proud to be Scottish. 🙏
I found this electrifying to say the least, particularly the abrupt and total silence at the end of the piece. Because it came when the grief was still fresh it was particularly powerful.
Hauntingly beautiful! ❤️
This is probably the greatest lament ever written!
everyone: look at the bagpipes, they sound so hauntingly beautiful and amazing
me : looking at that amazing mustache and thinking its one of the best
R.I.P Queen Elizabeth ii
Thank you for sharing. Watched it live (TV) and was captivated. RIP your majesty.
Such a moving tribute, brought tears to my eyes.
Me2
Stunning. A piper played this at my grandma’s funeral… not a dry eye in the house
Listening to this in the first park opened in memory of the late Queen in the UK today, 7th December 2022. Beautiful.
A most beautifully fitting hommage to Her Majesty. 🙏💔
I cried - so beautiful!
This moment in time was stunning and also heartbreaking. Thank you Ma’am 🇬🇧
as a "Cameron" it's a tear and a shiver down the spine job 🇬🇧
Thank you queen for making people happy and for being our longest queen you will be sadly missed by me rest in heaven ma'am
Truly beautiful, haunting music.
I'll be playing this tune for a dear friend this weekend.
Rest softly, Linda.
Thanks. How did it go? I play it but not very well.
Peter
@@petermccarthy4525 it went well, thank you.
She was a beautiful and creative soul, and it was an honor to be able to help her family transition to life without her. And since I learned the tune for her, I'll think of her every time I play it.
@@usmapiper88Thanks for these reflections. Lovely that you did this. I’ve been practicing this in a large church, which has also triggered conversations about loss and bagpipe connections. There’s something about the pipes that makes people want to talk, share their story.
Peter
bring a tear to a glass eye
when the pipes reverb through your body
brings it all home for all who have lost loved ones
Amazing and with respect! From The Netherlands
Absolutely stunning
Makes me proud to be Scottish 🏴 god rest your soul !! you’ll always be remembered maam rest in peace 😢
I’ve always loved the bagpipes.
Flawless. Thank you, Piper !
That was a magical moment ….
It’s where our beautiful QUEEN finally met Prince Philip again.
Absolutely beautiful, God bless the wonderful Queen. What magnificent funeral. Charles you will be a brilliant king. 💖💙
Holy, no pressure there on that piper. Well done sir. Slainte
Can you imagine the honour?
That song makes me cry so much, I don't know why.
🕊💐RESPECT TO SCOT PIPER & SCOTTISH CULTURE & HERITAGE, LAND THE EMERALD JEWEL OF THE NORTH.
UNIQUE PEOPLE! 👏👏🙏👋☦🇬🇷🏴
Esse som da gaita de foles e belíssimo!! E de ouvir de joelhos!!💖💝🙏😍😍🤩
Scotland! I SOOOO Love those Pipes! =)
Incredible, that is a long walk for the lone bagpiper that match her majesty long public service.
Hope they repeat it during the funeral with a 70 meter marsh to match the 70 years on the throne.
When played again at QE2 funeral at St George Capel, Windsor Castle, this piece of music will engrave in the minds of many viewers.
What a good and brave piper to walk the distance of Westminster Abbey. So beautiful ....
RIP your majesty 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Absolutely stunning!
Great longer version of this lament than I am used to hearing at Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph.
Pure class.
Got me to tears
beautiful tribute RIP ma am
Goosebumps ❤️
This is something of the most beautiful i've seen.
My most beloved thoughts.
The bearer of the finest moustache ever
Rest in Peace Our Flower of Scotland
If I don't live in Canada I'm living among the purple heathers of The Scottish Highlands
This song is as mesmerising as that man's moustache, well done sir!
such a shame that her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is gone we will probably never know/see another queen in our lifetime.
*The Queen is dead, Long live the Queen!*
His mustache is beautiful :)
Dear Scotland who always honoured our great Queen
absolutey flawless.
stunning performance
Haunting but beautiful tune that always reminds me of our Fallen Miltary Brothers and Sisters ❤️🇬🇧🙏
Beatiful.
Beautiful. On a visit to St Paul's, the beautiful church designed by Christopher Wren, this American was dutifully impressed. Long live the King
A page is turned yet again. The Queen leaves to join her forebearers and friends and loved ones long since passed. To rejoin her husband at last.
Geez... I had more I wanted to write, but dang man... She was a bit of light in this world right now. A constant, that even as an American, I admire her greatly. She is a person who has witness more in her lifetime and even been a direct or indirect participate than most people could ever hope to know or see.
All I can think about, is how this world is changing. We are losing great people, good people, like Her Majesty in far too many numbers. While I have little doubt that King Charles III will step up to the plate and slam a couple of good homeruns, he's got a lot on his plate. The world is a bit on the edge and getting closer to the ledge. That means, we'll all need to step up too.
For all that could be said, she at least tried to leave a positive imprint on the world. Let's all to do our own utmost to do the same. Because these people who have held us back from the brink, they're so few and getting fewer. We'll need to rely on ourselves now.
God Bless and Support the new King Charles III.
The rest of us, straighten out, roll up the sleeves, and start looking to do something positive for a change.
So very beautiful. Flowers of the Forest. 😢
Well done kind sir! Beautifully played
Beautifully played.., such a moving piece of music, epic sound.
非常打動人心，悠揚動聽的蘇格蘭風笛實在是太美妙了
Beautiful 😢
RIP my Queen x
such a powerful glory for her, the world will be miss her, such a great hero . zegnaj królowo . Goodbye Queen
Top Notch!!! Salute.
Better together we always have been 🇬🇧
Absolutely beautifull !,,
I believe the piper is actually a Canadian - Andrew Parsons. Really really excellent.
Thank you. If that doesn't make you blubber, . . .
First time i heard this was Menin Gate, Ypres. Haunting.
So beautiful
Greatest nations on earth 🏴🏴