The Oban Times, 18 May, 1929 Ancient Piobaireachd Sir,–Your correspondent, Mr. John Grant writes to assure all readers of the “Oban Times” that he is not out for “glory” personally, but to maintain the great traditions of the past. Such being the case, one would suppose that Mr. Grant would accept every opportunity to further […]
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
OT: 11 May 1929 – Malcolm MacInnes “Noting in Pibroch”
The Oban Times, 11 May, 1929 Noting of Pibroch Ostaig, Skye, 26 April, 1929 Sir,–Mr. A. K. Cameron’s whole case is that the noting attributed to Angus Mackay shows his style of playing, and yet he agrees when I point out that specific styles attributed to him are absurd. Mr. Cameron writes:–” Joseph MacDonald was […]
OT: 4 May 1929 – John Grant “The Tree of Piping”
The Oban Times, 4 May, 1929 The Tree of Piping Edinburgh, 29 April, 1929 Sir,–I have nothing further to add to mine which appeared in your issue of the 13th April, on the above subject, other than to say that if my “tree”be dead, it is not to be wondered at, after such […]
OT: 27 April 1929 – Rory – “Ancient Piobaireachds”
The Oban Times, 27 April, 1929 Ancient Piobaireachds [N.D.] Sir,–Your correspondent, Mr. John Grant, F.S.A. (Scot.), is surely not in earnest in making his latest contribution to your valuable paper. For the first time in the annals of piping Mr. Grant gives what he describes as “The Tree of Piping” from the MacCrimmons to date. […]
OT: 27 April 1929 – Alasdair Og [“Ancient Piobaireachds”]
The Oban Times, 27 April, 1929 [Ancient Piobaireachds] Glasgow, 13 April, 1929 Sir,–In Edinburgh, at the beginning of last century there were gathered together a very select body of literary critics known as the “Edinburgh Review Men.” The greatest of these, Francis, Lord Jeffrey, was said to be “harsh and overbearing in his criticisms and […]
OT: 13 April 1929 – John Grant (F.S.A. Scot) “Ancient Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 13 April, 1929 ENERGETYKON.PL/WP-CONTENT/W3TC/FILES/ Ancient Piobaireachd [N.D.] Sir,–I write to assure those who are genuinely interested in Ceol Mor, that piobaireachd is still preserved in its correct and ancient form as performed by the MacCrimmons at Boreraig and recorded by Angus Mackay in his book of piobaireachd, still known as “The […]
OT: 16 March 1929 – Angus Macpherson – “Noting in Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 16 March, 1929 Noting of Piobaireachd Inveran Hotel, Invershin, Sutherland, 4 March, 1929 Sir,–In the controversy between Mr. MacInnes and Mr. Cameron my name has been brought in. Mr. MacInnes has said that on writing to the “Oban Times” on one occasion I said that I got my taorluadh and crunluadh from […]
OT: 2 March 1929 – A.K. Cameron “Noting in Pibroch”
The Oban Times, 2 March, 1929 Noting of Pibroch Powderville, Montana, U.S.A., 21 February, 1929 Sir,–I observe that your correspondent, Mr. Malcolm MacInnes, in writing about pipe music states that the old books and MSS. were not written by the old pipers, but by music theorists to whom they played. I beg to differ […]
OT: 12 January 1929 – Malcolm MacInnes “Noting in Pibroch”
The Oban Times, 12 January 1929 Noting in Pibroch Ostaig, Isle of Skye, 27 December, 1928 Sir,–I am pleased to see that Mr. A. K. Cameron still writes with vigour; and I wish him the compliments of the season in far Montana. As he is yet accessible to the means of grace, I am making […]
OT: 24 September 1927 – Malcolm MacInnes “The New ‘C’ in Piping”
The Oban Times, 24 September, 1927 The New ‘C’ in Piping Drumfearn, Skye, 12 September, 1927 Sir.–The first time I heard this note (with G closed) I got a decided jar. I asked the piper what was the matter, and he explained (or stated) that this was the true note. I did not believe it […]
