Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - Highland Cathedral

The DVD version of this very fine video of the Pipes & Drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards is not much different than the VHS. The sound and picture quality is probably better, and there are a few extras about the history of the regiment.Since losing their regimantal band in 1994, the pipes & drums have been soldiering on without them. It was hoped that perhaps they might have continued a little of that great music with the band of the Dragoon Guards but this didn't happen. With their demise now as well it does not seem that the combined sound of band and pipes well be the same as it was in the golden years of the Scots DGs music history."Highland Cathedral" is an attempt to carry on the "Amazing Grace" tradition and the Scots DGs do a great job with a variety of support elements. The Band of the Light Division is in the musical background with Graham Jones directing, but unfortunately we never get to see them with the pipes & drums. Interesting to note that the early 2008 USA tour of the Coldstream Guards and Royal Scots Dragoon Guards had Graham Jones now directing the Coldstreamers. With keyboards, various brass intruments and other background effects the pipes & drums of the Scots DGs show that they still have the innovative spirit.The video would have been enhanced with the old regimental band, or any of the current bands of the Royal Armored Corps that were still around in 1998 when this was made. Still, it is a nice production with some great scenic views of Scotland. The pipes & drums have combined tourism with tradition here and it is a winning combination. Interesting to add that the CD released under this title has some slight differences in the music chosen. More 6/8 marches are used in the video for the marching I guess.This DVD should be a popular item with the 2008 USA Tour, and shows that the innovative spirit that made the Scots DGs #1 with "Aamazing Grace" is still alive and well. The band are also shortly to release a another new CD in Feb 2008 which will have many of these arrangments as well as new selections. Nulli Secondus!

This is a fine video of the pipes and drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers & Greys) The band performs various selections at famous historical sites throughout Scotland. World reknowned for their original hit "Amazing Grace" back in 1972, the Royal Scots DGs have been active in the recording world over the years since. Unfortunately the pipes and drums soldier on now without their famous military band. The band was downsized in 1994 and has become a slightly larger divisional band known as the Dragoon Guards band, with links to several regiments besides the Royal Scots DGs. While the video is still good with just the pipes and drums, in my opinion it could have been so much better if the band was still around. Too bad they did not try and use the Dragoon Guards band as well. Some of the arrangements with key boards and the like are just not the same, although the Royal Scots DGs show that they are still innovative in trying out new sounds and combinations, just as they use to be when they had the military band. There is a CD which accompanies this recording as well, although with slight variations in the music selected. Listeners will enjoy seeing one of the top pipe bands of the British army going through their paces on this video, and the scenery shots of the band on location are impressive. Pipe band people should also enjoy as well.

This is very odd DVD. I believe it was originally recorded as VHS.I guess expecting more but there are only 12 pipers and a few drummers and one pleasantly plump band leader who looks like he enjoys haggis and bangers and mash a bit too much.The audio and video effects effects are a bit goofy, to say the least. Highland Bagpipes meets Dukes of Hazzard meets Star Wars. If they would have simply stuck to pipe and drums, this would be a much better DVD.Much of the audio is overdubbed with orchestra or sound effects like lasers or Country and Western slide guitar. It's obvious it's all overdubbed because some of the tracks are done outdoors in high winds with no mics or sound booms visible anywhere.

Excellent quality DVD, both NTSC and PAL standard on disc, outstanding music by this unit of armed forces with locations in Scotland that bring back a lot of good memories for me, was stationed at REME district workshop in Stirling, seen the Castle and Wallace Monument almost everyday for 10 years. Good memories of Edinburgh Castle as well with the Military Tattoo and bringing home the Stone of Destiny to the Castle. Anyone who buys this will get excellent value for money and can listen to the Pipes and Drums being played to perfection. This DVD is so good it will be my request that it is played at my funeral.

Was a shot in the dark for me as I'm not too familar with the unit that made this DVD. As someone who is learning the bagpipes I am more than impressed. Granted I haven't picked up an instrument since high school and learning to play the bagpipe is an experience all its own. I'm hoping to someday find some of the music they performed so I can learn to play those specific pieces. Their version to the main theme from the movie Last of the Mohicans was wonderful, and Amazing Grace was soul stirring.

If you like Bagpipes this is a great DVD to have in your collection.

"OUTSTANDING!" This one is a winner. If you love the Pipes & Drums as I do, it's a DVD that you can relish with pure enjoyment. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are an outstanding band and the DVD is well done. I sometimes let it run while I'm doing other things and just listen to it as background music. The title music, "Highland Cathedral", is one of my favorite pieces and it is done to perfection.

I was very pleased to have purchased this item, and would do it again. I had never been able to catch the whole thing before. I was pleased. The seller was great, and there were not any shipping issues. I would use the same seller again!

Bought this for my Father and he reports it is ok, I have not seen it personally.Not that happy with the " free " music download as the site was unavailable.When I queried this I was told the offer had expired.It would have been nice to have had an expiry date put on the enclosed leaflet.

The recording company who made the Video/DVD for the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards has let the side down, though the sound quality is good the rest of the video footage is very home-made standard, and the included written history page of the RSDG is very blurry and difficult to read. Overall the DVD is poor quality and poor value for money. You're better off just buying the CD which is very good.

To anybody that is moved by the sound of the pipes this is the DVD for you. Great to listen to, well filmed, part of our military history alive on your screen.

would recommend this to anyone who like the pipes and drums and is avery good quality for the age of the dvd

Lovely muic. Very good DVD wish there were more of them aroound