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Rout of the Lowland Captain

Title

Alternative Title

Captain Ruaig air Caiptean nan Gall Failt Mhic Leain

Artist

Dr Angus MacDonald

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Information

Nothing is known of the origin of this tune. It is recorded by Angus MacKay in his manuscript, by John MacKay, and in the Campbell Canntaireachd.

Judges Note 2012

There is lots of scope for personal interpretation in the ground and variation 1. Variation 2 is written evenly, again implying scope for individual expression and musicianship. It can be played ‘up’ or ‘down’. (Thomason shows it ‘up’.)
A Donald Mor rundown at the beginning of line 2 is a possibility. It does not seem that Angus Mackay intended this (whereas, in his published book, a rundown in The MacDonalds’ Salute is clearly intended).
The tune is reminiscent of The MacDonalds’ Salute in the ground and variation 1; probably the same tune at one time.

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Angus MacKay Manuscript V2 The Retreat of the Lowland Captain
John MacKay Manuscript The Rout of the English Captain 6
CC V2 28 Fhailt Mhic Leain