This is Your Fight Song (Rachel Platten Scottish Cover) - The Piano Guys

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Meaning / Story behind the song:
When we first heard Rachel Platten's "Fight Song" we were inspired by its message. In a world where we too often talk about our differences, we have at least one thing in common. We all struggle. Not in the same way, nor at the same level, but we all want a fighting chance. And we all share in one gift: The will to make the most of our lives. To take what we've been given and turn it into something better could be considered the sentient measuring stick of success. But to do so seldom is simple and more often requires we fight. Not against each other. But against the current threatening to drown the ambition in us.

There is a tremendous purpose in struggle. It is when the struggle becomes so fierce that we must fight to swim or sink. John Newton, who penned "Amazing Grace," worked on a slave trader ship and condoned inhuman atrocities. As his ship was on the verge of being torn apart in a violent storm he called out for Grace. Once his feet were again planted on firm soil he determined to change. His covenant was written into these words,

"I once was lost, but now I'm found; was blind, but now I see."

Grace is the defining moment when we face and fight a monster poised to define us or destroy us.

This song and video for us were a struggle, but a beautifully defining one. We chose the Scottish culture to depict the dichotomy between Grace and struggle. Who else is tough enough and yet delicate enough to don a kilt in battle? And the Scottish pipe and drum are the ultimate conveyors of melody and cadence. One represents Grace, the other the indomitable fight. Our dream was to film one of the most iconic castles on the Earth, Eilean Donan Castle in Dornie, Scotland.

Credits
Fight Song was written by Rachel Platten & Dave Bassett
Amazing Grace (traditional) - lyrics by John Newton
Scotland The Brave (traditional)
Piano Guys arrangement produced by Steven Sharp Nelson
Arranged by Al van der Beek & Steven Sharp Nelson
Performed by Jon Schmidt: Piano
Steven Sharp Nelson: cello, percussion, piano
Al van der Beek: percussion, vocal textures
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Al van der Beek
Scottish drum and pipe recorded by members of the Wasatch & District Pipe Band:
Daniel Schneider, William Gunn, Michael Postma, Ross Morrill, Andrew Morrill, Justin Howland, Erik Abbott & Nicholas Lawyer

Video filmed & produced by Paul Anderson & Shaye Scott
Edited by Shaye Scott
Drone Operator: Paul Anderson Drone Camera:Shaye Scott
Additional Aerial Cinematography by:

Special Thanks to:
Eilean Donan Castle and its very friendly and helpful lads and lasses!

Nigel Shields Advantage Storage Ltd, Piano moving specialists.
Roddy MacDougall, Seumas Gorman (Scottish Removals)

Starring
Jimmie Nicholson (piper)
Jonathon Simpson, Calum Watson, Ciaren Ross (Pipers from "Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia")
Chelsea O'Neill, Craig Baxter (Drummers from "Police Scotland Fife")
Greig Canning (Piper with Inveraray and District)
And Ullapool & District Pipe Band:
Major Gary Nimmo, Sgt Gregor Couper, Duncan MacLeod, Seumas Hitchings, Joe Crook, Calum Munro, Hector Couper, William Mackenzie, Catriona Renwick, Leah Macleod,
Rowan Macdonald, Becky Tyson, Jessica Ross, Emily Themistokleous

"If you don't believe in God, have enough faith that if there is a God, He believes in you." -Anonymous

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[ednacarr]

I am 94 yrs. old and I absolutely love how the Piano Guys do this song. I play it over and over and never get tired of it. I also love Scotland and the Bagpipes and hope to go there before I leave this earth. Edna Carr, Cornish, ME

[katieovermeyer]

My brother died by suicide a week ago. Yesterday we played this song as they walked his casket to his grave. The men in the family always wear kilts as a tribute to our heritage. My brother loved his kilt and was proud to wear it. We buried him in it and my family wore there’s. This song reminds me of him and I can always feel him near when I listen to it.

[danijelababic]

I have been battling cancer for a good half a year. Every time i fall down and feel like there's no hope i go back to this song and these people remind me that im strong and that ill get through this. Thank you guys❤

[jeffhartke]

My wife and I went to the Smith Center here in Las Vegas for their last show last night. I had forgotten about this song in their repertoire. My older brother had died from injuries sustained in an accident this past summer. He was a firefighter and my hero. I started bawling when they started to play and when the pipers came on stage I totally lost it. I’m still choking up writing this. Thank you The Piano Guys for an amazing show and letting me get out the emotions I have been keeping in

[jessewarner]

That moment when the pipes kick in... It gives me goosebumps...

[embvrry]

I love how they mixed in Amazing Grace!

[felixwong]

8 years since it's official debut, this timeless song is still an amazing one to cherish with.

[PatrickWeberIAC]

As my wife battles breast cancer, this has become our fight song. As the circle forms toward the end of the video, I am humbled as I am reminded of everyone encircling us with their prayers. She is in remission and her final chemo treatment is next week. This is a fight we will win!

[samanthaisabellakelly]

This is when you realise how proud you are to be Scottish. I love my home land and so proud to call it my home. SCOTLAND!!!!

[betsycomputer]

I suffer from depression and PTSD. I fight not wanting to die. I am in counseling. This song helps encourage me so much. Especially when I feel like I can't go on. Thsnkyou, for this beautiful video. It has blessed me so much.

[mandolinut]

I sent this to my lifetime friend since the first grade (60 years ago). He found out he had stage four cancer. He was a lifetime musician and could appreciate this awesome and moving piece. I am forever reminded that music is an incredible source of peace. God bless Bill.

[kristajamieson]

I got married at this castle 18 years ago....long before drones😁 seeing this castle again and the bridge I walked down as the way to my husband to be....brought tears to my eyes. They are so talented and made a beautiful memory alive again in my soul. 💜💜💜 wish they could play this song at this castle Aug 2021 for my 20 year vow renewal. That would be awesome....just putting that out there😍

[cmmateochase]

Playing this song over and over again for my 15 yr old nephew undergoing 2 days of emergency brain surgery. I have to believe God sent this song to me

[thomasbingham]

My dad was cremated to this song today, he loved the piano guys. Rest easy pops. The birds will still sing your song tomorrow

[ydenneki]

Just in case anybody wants to know Jon is wearing the traditional Scottish "Ferguson Ancient Tartan" plaid, while Steven is wearing a version of the "US Air Force Reserve Band tartan" plaid adopted in 1990. A Plaid is the the name of the tartan shawl worn draped over the shoulder. This is not to be confused by the Plaid PATTERN, which is a 2 or 3 color pattern of regular shapes (usually squares). A Tartan is a regular repeating pattern that is identical both vertically and horizontally (you can turn it 90 degrees in either direction and it still looks the same)

[joshtagert]

That's one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard...

[marianadeau]

This is my little sister's favorite song in the whole world. She's been sitting in a hospital since June, and they won't allow music or cell phones, but I snuck my phone in so she could listen to this

[angelkathleen]

This song saved my life!! I was struggling with drug addiction and really bad depression, I would play this song repeatedly for months on end. It was my only shining light, thank you for giving me hope to live and smile again.

[michaelhenry]

Honored to have had the opportunity to share the stage with them at the Cleveland Playhouse Square playing my Pipes on this tune as their concert finale. It was a highlight of my Piping Career.

[pennyshores]

Well, they just made proud of my Scottish heritage.