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.
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. :)
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