National Anthems, Patriotism, etc

[Urbane Guerrilla]

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

One of the saddest things I've ever heard is "Amazing Grace" played on bagpipes.

Amazing Grace can make you cry. Flowers Of The Forest can make you want to tear your heart out of your chest with your fingernails for grief. I think the only reason I don't tear up playing it is I'm concentrating on my fingering. It's a slow tune, often played solo anyway, so your doublings and other figures really show up.