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Thread #35225   Message #479715
Posted By: Hillheader
09-Jun-01 - 11:24 AM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Need sad military sounding song w/
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Need sad military sounding song w/
"Scots Wha Hae" is best done at funerial pace and would certainly fit the bill as would "The Green Fields of France".

I seem to remember a song called "Farewell Manchester" about Bonnie Prince Charlie leaving the city heading north. Am I mistaken is that also very slow and mournful?

Sorcha's right about "Flower of Scotland". It's murdered and loses all it's impact when it's speeded up. It's supposed to be a lament and not the chant is has become at football and rugby matches. Cannot ever recall hearing "Scotland the Brave" done slowly though and trying to run it through my head can't imagine it working. Was it ever recorded slowly?

Davebhoy