The Oban Times, 2 October, 1915 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 27 September, 1915 Sir,–in last week’s issue your correspondent, Mr. MacPharlain, says that in my letter of the 11th inst. I reiterate my question–What has the Highland Bagpipe got to do with Gaelic Song? This being the case, it is also true that Mr. […]
Author: Alan Armstrong
OT: 2 October 1915 – Calum MacPharlain “The Bagpipe and Its Music”
The Oban Times, 2 October, 1915 The Bagpipe and Its Music Elderslie, 25 September, 1915 Sir,–Mr. Grant is revealing still how barren of ideas he is on the subject which he professes to know so much better than myself. He puts me in mind of a man I knew, who we as boys called “Charlie […]
OT: 25 September 1915 – John Grant
The Oban Times, 25 September, 1915 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 20 September, 1915 Sir,–In reply to “Musaeus,” I again confirm my statement that as Mr. MacPharlain admits that he cannot play the pipes, then he knows nothing whatever of the real merits of its music, and I also again uphold the fact that Highland […]
OT: 25 September 1915 – Calum MacPharlain
The Oban Times, 25 September, 1915. Elderslie, 18 September, 1915. Sir,–Mr. Grant, in his letter of the 11th, reiterates his question: “What has the Highland bagpipe got to do with Gaelic song, that he (I) compares them?” This question was answered before it was put, in the article which he attacked without having read. I […]
OT: 25 September 1915 – Arbiter
The Oban Times, 25 September, 1915 20 September 1915 Sir,–” Musaeus” asks me: What about “Rory Mòr MacLeod’s Lament”? a beautiful piobaireachd. Yes, it is; but the piobaireachd theme is far different from the melody of the song with words as east is from west. If “Musaeus” were a piper, he would never ask such […]
OT: 25 September 1915 – A. Macpherson “The Highland Bagpipe”
The Oban Times, 25 September, 1915. The Highland Bagpipe Inveran Hotel, Invershin, Sutherland, 14 September, 1915. Sir,–For some time now. I have been following the correspondence and controversy between Mr. Grant if Mr. MacPharlain on the above subject. It must be a source of great pleasure to all lovers of the Highland Bagpipe, as undoubtedly […]
OT: 18 September 1915 – Review of “Piobaireachd: Its Origin and Construction”
Piobaireachd By John Grant. Great and memorable occasions still arise which make a claim on us as patriotic performers of the Ancient Highland Warpipe, to create a new Theme as an expression of joy or sorrow, and if the average piper finds no charm in the newer Themes to enchant his soul, then let […]
OT: 18 September 1915 – Musæus “The Bagpipe and Its Music”
The Oban Times, 18. September 1915. The Bagpipe and Its Music 13 September, 1915. Sir,–May I crave a space in your widely read paper to write on the ever interesting subject, “The Bagpipe”? Mr. MacRae mentions “Cha tille MacCrumein” as a MacCrimmon composition. This song was composed by the late Dr. MacLeod in 1840, but […]
OT: 18 September 1915 – Alexander MacDonald “The MacCrimmon Music”
The Oban Times, 18 September, 1915 The MacCrimmon Music Alexandra Avenue, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 23 July, 1915 Sir,–As a constant reader of “The Oban Times,” I am much interested in the many subjects discussed in its highly entertaining and instructive columns. Among the many subjects arresting attention may be included the controversy upon the genuineness […]
OT: 11 September 1915 – John Grant “The Highland Bagpipe and Gaelic Song”
The Oban Times, 11 September, 1915 The Highland Bagpipe and Gaelic Song 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 30 August, 1915 Sir,–Mr. MacPharlain’s letter of the 28th ult. says I have gone back to a matter which has been settled already. Sir, he has never settled anything; he has not answered my question. May I ask […]
