An especially great intro. Timeless track :D
It's weird, though..the first time I listened to this, the timpani sounded staticy. I forgot the actual word, though.. I think it's just Firefox. Sometimes it screws up the song.
Anyway, back to the song: I love the honorable feel it has. This doesn't make me sad or anything, but it is kind of depressing. I would count this more to the postwar kind of feeling instead of total grieving.
I really like the direction you went with this. You have nice harmonies, great instruments (AND wtf do you mean, "warning: bag pipes"!? WTF! >:O I love them :D !), and best of all, it's not catchy or especially sticky-outy. It doesn't beg attention, and it's really great for what you were trying to achieve.
I really liked this. It really got my attention :) Haha I've already listened to it 5 or 6 times already. Despite my over-analyzing when listening to songs (which makes the song more readable, therefore soon tiring), I could listen to this another 5 or 6 times :D:D Again, like I said, this is a really great track. I especially admire the strings? or quiet brass in the very background.
Good luck winning the MAC, I'm sure this is a competitive piece for any kind of contest >:D
-Vesta J ":D