Sleep Dearie Sleep #slowairsunday

Celebrating the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II with this #SlowAirSunday playing "Sleep Dearie Sleep". This beautiful lament was played by the Queens's own Piper PM (Pipe Major) Paul Burns as the last Slow Air before her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest. Played in the beautiful Cathedral of Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022 by the 17th Piper Sovereign. This role of the Piper Sovereign (or in Scots Gaelic: Piobair an Bhàn Righ) was established in 1843 when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the Marquess of Breadalbane at Taymouth Castle a year earlier and discovered the Marquess had his own personal piper. This role is incredibly special. Every morning the Piper plays for 15 minutes beneath her window serving as the Queen's own personal alarm clock when she is in Scotland. I have no doubt that PM Paul Burns was honored to play one last time for his beloved Queen who embraced the Bagpipes and Scottish culture. The emotion behind each note was felt throughout the world as we sat mourning the loss of the Queen. From myself and many other Bagpipers across the world; We thank you PM Paul Burns for your beautiful and touching rendition of "Sleep Dearie Sleep". This beautiful Air will forever be in our hearts and remind us of Queen Elizabeth II.

The History behind this traditional tune is that it is a simple exhortation for the hearer to take some long-needed rest. Transliterated from a Scottish brogue, the lyrics read, "Sodger, lie doon on yer wee pickle straw / It's no very broad and it's no very braw / But, Sodger, it's better than naething at a', / Sae sleep, Sodger, sleep."

"Sleep Dearie Sleep" Lyrics:

Soldier Lie Down on your wee pickle Straw
It's not very Broad and it's not very Braw
But soldier it's better than nothing at all
So, Sleep Soldier Sleep
Dearie Lie Down on your wee pickle Straw
It's not very Broad and it's not very Braw
But dearie it's better than nothing at all
So, Sleep Dearie Sleep
(Repeat)

I am incredibly honored to bring this to my #SlowAirSunday in honor of the longest reigning Queen. Her service in WWII and her life of service will always be remembered. Queen Elizabeth has touched the world and her passing has impacted so many. I hope that this #SlowAirSunday brings peace to all who listen and are mourning this incredible woman.

As the sun sets over the Eastern Sierra Minarets and the light fades away, our hearts will always hold onto her memory and honor this beautiful soul.
Sleep Dearie Sleep.
Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II.

Filmed by: Mukmuk Produkt 2022
Eastern Sierra Minarets, California
Bagpipe by Tress Maksimuk aka. Dark Isle Bagpiper

[tamiasthechipmunk]

Queen Elizabeth II was an exemplary human being and maybe the last example of how a great monarch should be. Never again will there be a grand lady like her. Sleep Dearie, Sleep. You have earned your rest in Heaven. A thousand times over you have earned that right!

[rudycarlson]

For the 70 years that she was on the throne, she kept that promise! Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II they will not be another one like you!

[lealdrich]

That was a wonderful tribute! Well played!!

[nicolettemitchell]

Beautiful and special tribute for the queen May she rest in peace and may her memory live on forever

[DT-kwrf]

I cried at this at the funeral. That was the last time she was in our presence. Was pleasantly surprised to see the show highlight this part. Rip Queen

[rudycarlson]

For many of us, she was the only monarch that we have ever known! She was on the throne when I came along in 1986 and she has been the only monarch of the UK that I have known I started learning about the history of the United Kingdom about 10 to 12 years ago and the first thing that came up was Queen Elizabeth II And once I start learning, I started having a lot of respect for her so when the news came that she had passed away, it was a shock

[patriciacustodio]

Just finished watching the Crown and that this is the music chosen by Queen Elizabeth to be played at her funeral. 🥲❤️ beautiful music for her.

[TheEGA]

70 years of service. RIP Queen Elizabeth II. 😔👑

[timothypruitt]

This was soul crushing and deeply fulfilling. I can almost smell the sagebrush In front of you but I can also hear the pipes. Their duality is both beautiful and sorrowful. The story of my own existence between two Nations reflected in song. Be blessed and be well in all things,

[rorymackay]

Thank you for showing respect for our former A.C Queen Elizabeth the second

[Pinnam-ebqy]

Queen Elizabeth ❤❤❤❤❤no one will be like her❤

[jackskinner]

A great woman and a great example for all humanity.

[jackskinner]

Thank you so much for fulfilling my request!

[stevemclaughlin]

Wow...such a beautiful lament with video clips of our departed Queen. She will be remembered for generations to come.

[luisunohana]

thanks for share this. RIP Dear Queen Elizabeth.

[TheSamuraijim]

In Australia, while we were happy to make jokes about the royals and all the tabloid ridiculousness, and we discussed forming a republic, at the end, the tribute we gave her was "Grandma of the Nation", because like any good Nanna, she was just there. And most of us hadn't known any other head of state.

This piece was beautifully played and a beautiful tribute. Thank you.

[paulcarpenter]

Such a beautiful tribute
Rip my queen

[sarahhancock]

Beautiful tribute to an amazing lady and legacy! Thank-you, Tress 💜

[glenosborne]

Wonderful. I sit here in my Clan Stewart shirt listening with great pleasure and remembrance, in Tennessee.

[mauriceperret]

Very nice, congratulations from France