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The Circular Breath Review
The Circular Breath
Many experts consider Gordon Duncan the premier player of the Great
Pipes in the world today, and this CD released in 1997 presents startling
evidence
as to why. This album finds Gordon Duncan doing it all: composing his
own tunes, discovering new arrangements for time-tested classics,
and playing a variety
of pipes, chanters and whistles.
In Gordon's hands, even the practice chanter can become a beautiful-sounding solo instrument, a feat he manages on The High Drive, a reel that sparkles with the contributions of Irish banjo player Gerry O'Connor. Another highlight track on the album doesn't even feature any piping at all: Clan Meets Tribe is a graceful slow air played by Duncan on the low whistle to the accompaniment of the Ugandan harp, in the skillful hands of Andy Cook. One bonus worth mentioning is that the CD booklet comes complete with sheet music for selected tracks.
The Piping Centre 1996 Recital Series, Vol. 4 Review
The Piping Centre 1996 Recital Series, Vol. 4, with Angus MacColl
One of the best releases in this landmark series of recordings showcases
the talents of Angus MacColl in addition to Gordon Duncan. It's
technically dazzling piping throughout.
Gordon Duncan is also featured on the pipes compilations Bagpipes of Scotland: Celtic Collections, Vol. 4 and Grand Concert of Scottish Piping. You can read reviews of these compilation albums here.
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