Amazing Grace - Laurent Voulzy

This beautiful rendition of this classic song. Amazing grace sung by famous French singer Laurent Voulzy with a local French pipe band.

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  1. Wow.. that is intense and stunning.   I love the pipes with other instruments (especially strings).  This makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and sends shivers down your spine.