Subj : Taps
To   : BOB KLAHN
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Sat Nov 23 2013 23:03:03

Hello Bob,

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

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

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