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The Worst Bagpiper Ever

January 5, 2007 by Dr. Macenstein
Filed under: News, Not Mac - But Cool

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Faithful Macenstein Reader Way Cool III sent us this video of the bagpiper from the President Ford funeral, and we thought we would pass it along. The guy literally self-destructs.

Yes, we know it has nothing to do with Apple, so we’re posting it under “Not Mac-related”. However, odds are the guy’s last name is “Mac” something, like all pipers.

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9 Comments on The Worst Bagpiper Ever

Phil McKraken on Fri, 5th Jan 2007 10:48 am

BAGPIPER: Kevin D. Streeter, Pipe Major, Michigan State Police Pipe Corps

That gave me such douche chills!

Way Cool Jr. on Fri, 5th Jan 2007 12:05 pm

Wow.
How did that guy land such a high-profile gig? I’m pretty sure I can do a better job.

Way Cool III on Fri, 5th Jan 2007 2:18 pm

Kevin D. Streeter? I think not. His name is Mackie McMacmac.
(junior)

Wiseguy on Fri, 5th Jan 2007 3:18 pm

It really wasn’t that bad. I thought it was good, actually. The only issue seemed as though he wasn’t giving it enough air (or also was squeezing it too hard, letting out too much air). I assume that’s why the pause was so great — he stopped to completely fill the bag back up before continuing as he was. I can see how being nervous at such a high-profile event could easily cause that to happen.

Bill on Fri, 5th Jan 2007 5:53 pm

Sorry Wiseguy, but Officer Streeter (not Mackie McMacmac Jr.!) did NOT belong at this event. His performance was unacceptable. The word, “good” should not be used in the same sentence with this guy. Even if his chanter reed froze (unlikely, as the temps were in the 40’s), he should have had another one warmed up, at the ready. But that’s just the tip of the iceburg. His tempo was varying, mostly too fast. “Amazing Grace” should be played between 46 - 50 beats per minute. He was clearly above 50. And his slur on D movement was obviously crushed - the high G grace note portion is missing. His center tenor drone is not in with his outside tenor - this should be obvious to you & all other readers of MacEnstein. Perhaps if he were using a cannister system (I know you’re familiar with the Ross system) with a dessicant for drying, he’d have been much better off. Please try to consider simple facts like these before posting anything piping-related on MacEnstein. Thank you. And good day to you, sir.

Mick on Fri, 5th Jan 2007 9:52 pm

Uhmm..Wow, Thats alot about blowing the pipe..heh..

Way Cool III on Sat, 6th Jan 2007 11:50 am

Bill - you’re an idiot!
see here:
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/grmetro_article.aspx?storyid=68071

Bill on Mon, 8th Jan 2007 10:48 am

OK. After seeing that report, I feel bad for the guy. Guess that makes me an idiot. But I still believe his high A was screaming.

Drew on Sat, 21st Jul 2007 11:26 pm

Wow, thats um, bad. I thought I wasn’t that good, this guy takes the cake! As for reeds freezing, I dunno how that works. I played Taps and Amazing Grace at my grandfathers funeral in St Louis MO in January with a foot of snow and more falling, and aside from my hands being dang near frozen, I had no problems playing both tunes. No reed issues. I’ve got a set of poly Dunbar P2’s with eezedrones, and an old Slagle chanter reed.

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