If I may coat-tail on Jock's comment, my sense is that top-class Pipe Majors are in many ways the small-"g" gods of the kilted world.
What is expected of a mere mortal is to be humble in the presence of a god and to neither out-do, nor even attempt to match him. If one gets too close to the sun, one will burn and fall.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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