Man this guy is good!

I met this guy last year at piping school, and he's certainly one of the best pipers in the world. This video is his solo performance from Winter Storm 2008 about two weeks ago. He's one of those who makes playing look so easy; it looks like he's not putting in any effort whatsoever. (Anyone who plays the pipes will tell you it takes a lot of effort). He's of course great at playing the standards, but is also really good at adapting them to his extremely adept fingers. The first two parts of the first tune (The Conundrum) are very solid traditional playing, and then he adds his own touch. Same for the second tune (The Train Journey North). The last bit is just flashy. He probably has the fastest fingers out there today, and it's so relaxed! A lot of people who play fast sound really rushed or forced, but Start certainly isn't one of them. The fact that he has the same name as a mouse is just a coincidence.