Pan Flute Rendition Of 'Amazing Grace' In Mountains Is Unlike Other Performances We've Witnessed

Jun 02, 2020

While most people think of the melodies of The Sound of Music wafting through the Alps or the distinctive sound of the alphorn instrument when they conjure up images of Bavarian music, this region of the world delivers much more than just the stereotypical sounds.

David Doering, an avid player of the pan pipes, proves that the Alps are big enough for more than one kind of music. In this video from 2012, he performs Amazing Grace on the pan pipes and it's absolutely breathtaking to watch.

Pan pipes are also known as the pan flute or syrinx to the Ancient Greeks. Made from four to eighteen cane tubes, this classical instrument has been around for centuries, according to Ancient History Encyclopedia. The pipes have their origins rooted in Greek mythology, named after Pan the faun, the god of nature and shepherds.

One of the most famous masters of the pan pipes is David Doering. His passion is taking to the Austrian countryside to work his magic by playing these pipes with expert precision. This particular video will give you the chills as he takes on the iconic song Amazing Grace.

In addition to the beautiful melody, the video also showcases the beauty of Austria as David travels through the areas of Rifflsee and the Nature Park House. The stunning mountains are the perfect backdrop for the sounds of the ancient instrument and the meaning of this legendary hymn. It is shocking how well David is able to control the pipes and sustain even the longest notes.

This haunting music will leave you breathless. What did you think of the peformance?  Let us know and be sure to spread this beautiful performance to every music lover that you know. This is simply too good to keep to yourself.