Skinner's playing is of its time, with quite a bit of portamento, but the piano chords are quite stark - and it was the backing to Jenna Reid's playing that I personally didn't care for, not her playing.

You could, of course, say, why criticize anything ever? I think we're entitled to say whether we think something is good, bad or indifferent - as long as we make it clear that it's a personal opinion. Everyone has likes and dislikes, and it would be a pity if we couldn't voice them - politely, of course, and with reasons.

Mention of dodgy bagpipe versions of the tune have been mentioned above - but I like this one, done on the Scottish smallpipes, very much:

Hector the Hero - Stephen MacNeil