Taps

[Ranger R61]

This was sent to me. Thought others might enjoy it.

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This “TAPS”, played from the horn and heart of a child, who carries a strong message that is heard around the world, could not have come at a better time”. This beautiful rendition cries out for excellence in our lives to the glory of God.” Thanks to Rev. Lainie Dowell for sending this in.

Excerpt from Andre Rieu’s concert during the World Stadium Tour in Amsterdam Arena, the Netherlands, on 28 June 2008.

Amazingly beautiful .. Melissa Venema, age 13, is the trumpet soloist.
Here is “Taps” played in its entirety, NOT the shorter, more modern version.
The Original version of ‘Taps’ was called ‘Last Post’, and was written by Daniel Butterfield in 1801.
It was rather lengthy and formal, as you will hear in this clip, so in 1862 it was shortened to 24 notes and re-named ‘Taps’.
Melissa Venema plays it here on a trumpet, whereby the original was played on a bugle.

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.

Go to sleep, peaceful sleep,
May the soldier or sailor,
God keep.
On the land or the deep,
Safe in sleep.

Love, good night, Must thou go,

When the day, And the night
Need thee so?
All is well. Speedeth all
To their rest.

Fades the light; And afar
Goeth day, And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well; Day has gone,
Night is on.

Thanks and praise, For our days,
‘Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
‘Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh.



Click here: YouTube - Andre Rieu - Il Silenzio (Maastricht 2008) DIGITAL TV

[Ranger R61]

In case the link doesn't work try this.

YouTube - Andre Rieu - Il Silenzio (Maastricht 2008) DIGITAL TV

[treedawg20]

Thanks for posting that,it was awsome.

[g31448]

Thanks for sharing. I had a bugler merit badge as a scout and never knew the long version of TAPS. The young lady did a very good job, thanks again.

[Fatman]

I've heard the full version three times. This young lady did a superb job and for her age she's going a long way.

Fatman

[PawPaw Gene]

Applaud, applaud, applaud, now speachless.

"gene"

[RagflyJigMan]

speechless and tears, that was the best versionb of TAPS I have ever heard. SHe is phenominal. Thank you so much for the post Ranger.

[Hanr3]

That was awesome.

[Billbob]

brings tears

[Barnacle Bill]

Thanks Ranger, this come at a very good time for me. I have a reunion next week with shipmates that were Photographic Intelligencemen (PT) in the Navy. While setting this up it was really sad to find that many are no longer with us. So I forwarded this to those attending in their memory. Thanks again. Bill