Flowers of the Forest (Dark Isle Bagpiper)

Flowers of the Forest
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History:
This tune was written as a lament for Scots that were killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Although the original words are unknown, the melody was recorded in c. 1615-25 in the John Skene of Hay
yards Manuscript as "Flowres of the Forrest." Song of the Isles.

Dark Isle Piper Remarks:

This moment playing the Bagpipes in Glencoe was extraordinary. The Sun rays were dancing and giving the sense of joy and peace where there was once great tragedy. The way the pipes mournfully echoed in this Glen had a sense of remembrance. In memory of the terrible tragedy that occurred in this Glen back in 1692 on February 13th in the early morning hours between the MacDonald and Campbell Clans. I felt it was the perfect tune for the moment. Remembering the Fallen MacDonald Chief, 33 Men, 2 Women and 2 children.

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Production:

Bagpipes by Tress Maksimuk
Recorded at Weathertop Studio
Filmed by Nick Maksimuk (iPhone video)
Filmed on location in Glencoe Scotland
Edit by Tress Maksimuk

[DarkIsleBagpiper]

This tune captures my soul and I am so happy that it has captured yours too. 💗 I wanted to thank you all for your comments and support. I read each and every one! Sharing this music and opening up my world to you has changed my life! Music speaks all languages and carry’s the heart of the musician to those who listen. Thank you for listening and sharing your hearts with me.
Sláinte,
Tress
Dark Isle Piper

[paulmarsland]

Dear Dark Isle Piper, you have performed this most sublime piece so movingly and wonderfully.

My dear wife, Kathleen, a Scot, sadly passed away last year on St. Andrew's Day, 30th November, after several months of acute illness. We were married for 27 years and lived in Lancashire, England but it was always Kathleen's wish to return again to dwell in Scotland. I'm sad that I couldn't make that happen in her lifetime, but on her passing I had her repatriated for her funeral and burial in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire. I organised a piper to play a lament for her as I and my brothers in law carried her coffin into the family parish church, having chosen Flowers of The Forest after looking for a suitable piece while searching You Tube. It is here that I discovered your channel and your wonderful performance in such a fabulous setting. It has been nearly three months since Kathleen passed, but in that time I have listened to your piece over and over again, as I do your others. It reminds me of her identity as a Scot and I celebrate her in my memory of her even though I mourn. Hearing this played often brings me floods of tears but it brings me comfort to know that Kathleen rests in her beloved homeland in Scotland as she would have wished. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[andrewdavies]

I absolutely adore the bag pipes. They stir the soul....

[georgemccafferty]

As a Scots military veteran, Flowers of the forest the piper’s lament is our last post. Never fails to break my heart every time I hear it.

[bijounouveau]

My wife Kristen Desiree Lapiezo passed away last night after being in a coma for 7 months. If I ever need to feel her presence. I listen to this song. She was 37.

[ronaldgreen]

In all the world there is no instrument like the bagpipes. They send chills down my back and touches me in a way that I can't explain. I think there is some kind of magic going on in them.

[lawrence]

They shall grow not old as we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemned. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them

[malcolmlagares]

I come back only to weep again, because this reminds me that I am human. This music enables you to actually see down through the corridor of time, to see beautiful things, and very painful things too. It's not something that can easily be put into words, or described in language. It's utterly moving, and it tears you gently apart.

[jackeenjim]

The pipes reach to the depths of the Celtic soul. We are the pipes, the pipes are us.

[tub]

Remember seeing my first piper, when I was about 8 or 9 and me late Dad was up in Scotland with the foresters and he said to Mum, why don't you come with the kids, so he took the cases and we went on the coach and spent 3 weeks there.

I never wanted to come back. When I heard the Pipe and drums, from that day, was hooked. R.I.P Dad/Mum for such a good memory.

[iansmart]

I plan to have this played at my Mums funeral in the next few days, I'm overwhelmed by grief just listening to this, and thats before the final farewell takes place...such a beautiful haunting lament 😢💔

[wooqopoow]

this music is not for ears, its for soul. Thanks and a huge like from me.

[kavinkelly]

Honestly one of the most moving pieces of music I have ever heard

[DineoMatlapeng]

I'm from Botswana and i love Scottish bagpipes so much. This song gives me unending peace and hope that things will be okay ....

[glynnarogers]

I am a Texas woman with a fiercely Celtic soul. The pipes stir me like nothing else. Incredible. 💖💖💖💖

[duffy]

As an old piper, I must commend your mastery of the instrument, and more importantly, the soul that you inject into your playing. Well done!

[jimpomac]

In 1513 The Scottish army led by James 1V was crushingly defeated by the English army of Henry VIII. This tune commemorates  the loss of the many young men slain on Flodden field. The Flowers of the forest are all wede awa.  Nowadays this tune is traditionally played on Remembrance day and at military funerals. Lovely rendition.

[nicolettemitchell]

This tune captures my heart and soul hearing beautiful tune for honoring the fallen soldiers

[Saeniver]

Stunning. I started crying out of nostalgia, and I'm not even Scottish, I'm just a redhead from Poland. God bless Scotland, the most beautiful country in the world.

[markusro]

Für mich das schönste Schottische Lied.Einfach toll.Lang lebe aus Deutschland 🇩🇪