• Taps

    From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to BOB KLAHN on Sat Nov 23 23:03:03 2013
    Hello Bob,

    Twice a year, at 12 o'clock noon, I take out my trumpet,
    step outside, and play "Taps" for all to hear. Memorial
    Day and Veterans Day. But how many folks have heard the
    original rendition of "Taps" - as it was meant to be
    played? Well, here is your chance -

    http://www.flixxy.com/trumpet-solo-melissa-venema.htm

    This it not actually taps. It's an Italian pop music piece,
    composed in 1965. I am sure it is derived from Taps, but it's
    not the same.

    "Taps" is derived from "Last Post" by Daniel Butterfield, which
    was composed in 1801. "Taps" is the shortened version, 24 notes,
    composed in 1862. "Il Silenzio" is a modern adaptation of "Last
    Post" - with obvious references to "Taps". The three songs are
    not one and the same, but have a most definite resemblance. :)

    --Lee

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  • From BOB KLAHN@1:123/140 to LEE LOFASO on Sun Nov 24 00:19:56 2013

    ...

    This it not actually taps. It's an Italian pop music piece,
    composed in 1965. I am sure it is derived from Taps, but it's
    not the same.

    "Taps" is derived from "Last Post" by Daniel Butterfield,
    which was composed in 1801. "Taps" is the shortened
    version, 24 notes, composed in 1862. "Il Silenzio" is a
    modern adaptation of "Last Post" - with obvious references
    to "Taps". The three songs are not one and the same, but
    have a most definite resemblance. :)

    Ok, the resemblance is obvious.

    BOB KLAHN bob.klahn@bex.net http://home.toltbbs.com/bobklahn

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