Track 1064/18Hector The Hero
Duncan Pittock (PRS) From the album Scotland, Bagpipes, CelticArrangement of traditional melody for bagpipes
Cue Sheet Information
Artists & ComposersDuncan PittockPRS: 00161906769, 100%
PublishersAudio Network Rights LimitedPRS: 01159006470, 100%
ISWCT0104072403
ISRCGB-FFM-03-06418
Label Code27831
Release Year2003
Musical Features
KeyBb/A#
Metre3/4
Tempo106 BPM
Tempo notesMedium
FactoidHector Macdonald, a crofter's son, began his military career as a private in the British army, and later became a Major General. Hector Macdonald fought in the Afghan war and both Boer wars. Distinguished himself when he saved the British army from total destruction at the Battle of Omdurman. Committed suicide after unproven allegations of homo sexuality. Also recorded by Mike Oldfield
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