The ORIGINAL Taps--Unbelievably Beautiful

[mrsonnyr]

The ORIGINAL Taps! To all military friends and others who appreciate the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.The conductor of the orchestra is Andre Rieu from Holland .The young lady, her trumpet and her rendition of TAPS makes your hair stand on end. Many of you may never have heard taps played in its entirety, for all of the men & women that have died for you to have the freedom you have in America .This is an opportunity you won't want to miss and you'll never forget.Canada Free Press

Amazingly beautiful! Melissa Venema, age 13, is the trumpet soloist. Here is Taps played in its entirety. 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 is playing it on a trumpet whereby the original was played on a bugle. Enjoy

[icfaith]

WOW, absolutely incredible.

Thank you for sharing this.

God bless you.

[pwball14]

That was an awesome performance. She did a terrific job. Should be used more often.

[Goeers]

Please pardon the pun............... But I was blown away! Very beautiful!

[foghorn leghorn]

WOW......Awesome..Thanks for the post!

[mrsonnyr]

You're all very welcome! Thank you for the kind remarks. My brother has done 4 tours in Iraq. Very proud of him!

GoooooooooooooooRV!!!

[4Horsn2]

Outstanding!!! Thanks for posting, MrSonnyR!! I have no hair on my head...but it sure felt like it was still there...the feeling of it standing on end that is. To those that have given there all (and to those here to talk about it), may they never be forgotten! Semper Fi....

[tjmunson]

Well done Sonny. You're definately one of the good guys.

Peace