I really would like to know what military people think about the relation between taps and Il Silencio. I know they sound very similar but something seems to be amiss between the two of them. If anyone has an answer, please explain! Thanks!
I read a totally different history of this heartwrenching melody than this, which stated that Union Army Captain Robert Elli found his son dead, a Confederate soldier and he had the notes written on a piece of paper on him and he requested a military burial for his son and requested it played at the funeral which was granted and the song was played, and became the funeral song for military men from then on. I am not disputing this history, so please dont feel I am, just stating what I read.
@tapsbugler thank you, I had no idea that it was a myth, it was such a touching story, I guess thats why I, like alot of others fell into it so easily. The history of the song is interesting, and thanks for setting things straight. My daughter has an amazing history teacher in school who would enjoy this video, he is an avid historian, whose classroom is like a small museum and he does amazing work as a teacher whose passion is history. I am going to pass this info along to him.
because the genral wouldnt let him let him have a honrable bural with a band because his son was on the confetrate side. theys even words to taps to the son wrote. that officer didnt do his homework in millatary shcool because thats even a requirement to know that in the service. and not to be rude but i lost confedence in history channel because they have been telling us the wrong info for a long time
dud taps was not made by a genral it was made by a confedret solder (privit) he was at a school of music in the south and his father(union connal) ,fought not knowing that his son was on the confetrate side his fater joined the north and they fought. after the battle was over his fauther heard a moen of a dieing solder, risked his live to get him back from behined enemy line. he broght back saw it son whent to genral ask for a proper buril and his sone had it in his pocket fauther pick bugul
I've just reently decided to join Bugles Across America. If you're a trumpet/cornet player, consider doing this. Asa former Marine, I believe it's only right that those who have given so much to our country be recognized with a live bugler.
I think the cracked note must of been caused by nerves because, as a brass player, I know that cold weather is going to affect your range and how you can lip up notes. If he would've just missed the note, he'd be an interval up or an interval down. but he missed the note by TWO intervals UP. So I really don't think cold weather could be the blame, unless the bugel player had no idea how to handle the cold weather and just had no control over his emochure...
Yeah I know what the Marine meant when cold weather was a brass player's enemy. When it's cold, the mouthpiece gets cold as well, so it's hard to play on it, unless you warmed up the mouthpiece before. Seeing of how if you're a Marine, you have to stand absolutely still, he wasn't able to warm the mouthpiece, so he was screwed.
As a Member of the Patriot Guard Riders, I've heard Taps many a time. No two times are alike. The chill that runs down your spine....the hair standing up on the back of your neck as you render the final salute to a Hero...each time is unique. It's truly an honor to say that I've had this privilege, and while it may not be easy...I'm honored to do it. It's the least I can do for someone who's given their all...
As Billy Ray Cyrus says, "All Gave Some...Some Gave All."
My uncle who died in 2007,they played this,he was in D-day. They have a 50ft flag pole right near his grave,and another funeral was going on the next hill. They totally stopped out of respect,they're preacher shut up. They all turned towards us, TAPS is the most respected tune.
I did 2 years at a Nat't Cemetery doing military funerals. While I respect, and love, what this bugle call is...it's the one I hate to hear, and get chills every time it sounds.
To the brothers that served and died...Semper Fi, and I hope I did you proud.
Indeed, almost makes you cry, this sound is so much more than a melody. It's the death and the remembrance, and therefor a symbol for Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice.
the orgin of taps like the video says it dates back to the civil war is true i was a actualy found on a dead confederate soldier, and his brother found it witch was a Union soldier, it was suppost go to the 2 boys father, but they played it at his brothers funeral in his brother honor, and then after that it be came a funeral thing
I know! Someone told me that before, but the said it was a general, and his son went South to start a farm, and joined the confederates w/o telling his family, and this general dragged a dieing man out of the darkness, only to find it was an enemy soldier, who was also his own son, and in his coat pocket he found the tune (i don't know if it was titled taps then?)
the band teacher played this song at my school today and I almost lost it. I've only heard the song at vets. day celebrations and when at my uncles' memorial, when i did cry.
I am playing this also on my schools Veterans Day. I am so nervous though because there will be both Active and Veteran Soldiers at my school for the Veterans Day.
I have to play this at our schools veterans day ceremony, im so scared Im gonna break a note or something but it makes me feel better that a guy messed up at kennedys funeral
Strange, as I recall, on every military base I have been on so far, Taps was always played by the base's loud speakers so when did they retrograde to an actual person playing them ?
They say that IF you don't cry at the sound of Taps, there's something wrong with you...
I'm a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and have been on 8 Missions with them in the past two years. 1 of them was Memorial Day Ceremonies at DFW National Cemetery in 06, 1 of them was Escorting the Dignity Memorial Moving Wall, 6 of them were funerals...1 of those funerals was my 3rd Cousin, Cpl. Scott McIntosh, US Army. KIA 10 March, 2008 along with 4 others by a suicide bomber...(TBC)
Of those 8 Missions that I've been on, I heard Taps on 7 of them, if not all 8. On every single Mission i was in uniform (i'm a 1st Lt in the Civil Air Patrol), and not once were my eyes dry. I shed tears not in sorrow for the loss of life....but rather in pride. I was proud of that Soldier for serving. I was proud to be there to honor him or her. Freedom is NOT Free. That Hero paid the price so that we could be free. So to all who serve, and have served....I thank you with all my heart.
moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.When the Captain finally reached his own lines,he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, who was dead.
Some union dude was in his tent and he heard a wounded confederate outside. he went to see what was up and found it was his son, who had joined the confederate side without his knowledge. how that mixes in with the song, i dont know. but thats what i learned in social studies (im in 5th grade). not saying im right
I may start a big discussion here? But taps is British with some american changes. WE call it the "Last Post" or "lights out" It has been in use in the British army since before the French wars, It would certainly have graced American ears at Bunkers hill. We called it taps because it was also the call to close all beer taps and return to camp. Only good natured answers please no anti stuff. I was a British soldier for 30 years and heard the last post all over the world.
Ilim: I have listened to it over again, it varies so very little from from the British call 'The Last Post' The USA use a longer bugle or a trumpet giving a higher note. whilst we use a short infantry bugle to give a lower sounding note. The words you use 'Gone the sun from the hill etc' is most certainly British. Listen to the Call "The last post" and see if you agree?
Ilim2397, I agree but the body of the call has little difference. The beginning and end of each nation's call vary, but the body of the call seems to be the same. You being a musician I accept what you say; Both calls though certainly carry the same sad but proud message.
Hedgehog. a bugle and a trumpet are quite different instruments.Trumpet notes are manipulated generally by the fingers(keyes) The bugle is manipulated by the tongue. The sound of the bugle as used since the French wars by the British has lower notes generally, Some buglers that I have had the pleasure to listen to could almost make it talk. The Last post played at night especially in such conditions as jungle outposts is quite moving and concentrates the mind of tired soldiers.Tradition is all.
Both of you are correct, but llewellyndavies you must also realize both instruments are manipulated by the tongue and embouchure. A Bb trumpet is infact technically a Bb bugle with the addition the valves to be able to play not only in Bb, but also able to play in all twelve harmonic series.
Proballer and Hedgehog2292. Thank you both of you, you are both too technical for my basic knowledge. I can talk history and British army traditions all day and enjoy it. I was once the 'Regimental Sergeant Major' of a British county Regiment, I could only tell a good bugler from a bad one; bad ones were sent packing back to a Rifle company!
thank you for making my point for me. a shorter horn makes a higher sound and the valves on a trumpet manipulate that sound wile the bugle can only play the basic Bb notes.
Completely different songs, yes some similarity in the melody, but you can't say they are the same. WE call it Taps. Different songs. Different Countries. Same Sad Message.
Thank you for sharing!! My son was getting ready to do a report about a song that exposed a war history. He has first chosen "one" by metallica, but he's misunderstoon the beginning of the song for some years now. I tried to get him to report on "war-what is it good for?", but then I searched for Taps, I hope he goes with it. He'll go with taps. He has respect.
Thank you once again! God love the children, bless the mothers, protect the fathers!
my grandfather died last november and when the mormerial service started i cried a little until taps started and the 21 gun salute started i cried a lot more the i did before
Yea our neighbor who was best friend with my dad served in vietnam he died about 3 years ago. I went to his funeral didn't cry until Taps started and I balled my head off then cried more when the 3 shots from the rifles went off.
I really would like to know what military people think about the relation between taps and Il Silencio. I know they sound very similar but something seems to be amiss between the two of them. If anyone has an answer, please explain! Thanks!
Nevermore1953 1 month ago
@Nevermore1953
go to the Tapsbugler website and do a search for "Taps Bugle Calls in Other Countries"
tapsbugler 1 month ago
@tapsbugler Thank you!
Nevermore1953 1 month ago
Forever Free
bugsme10 5 months ago
@LTKELLOGG2 excuse me .. just what are you accusing me of lying about? you need to take a chill pill and go play outside or something.
Chiarakai 9 months ago
the 3 who disliked are neocons!
legalboxers 9 months ago
I read a totally different history of this heartwrenching melody than this, which stated that Union Army Captain Robert Elli found his son dead, a Confederate soldier and he had the notes written on a piece of paper on him and he requested a military burial for his son and requested it played at the funeral which was granted and the song was played, and became the funeral song for military men from then on. I am not disputing this history, so please dont feel I am, just stating what I read.
Chiarakai 11 months ago
@Chiarakai
Thanks, for the info and feedback That is indeed a false story. Got to the tapsbugler website and click on Taps Myth
tapsbugler 11 months ago
@tapsbugler thank you, I had no idea that it was a myth, it was such a touching story, I guess thats why I, like alot of others fell into it so easily. The history of the song is interesting, and thanks for setting things straight. My daughter has an amazing history teacher in school who would enjoy this video, he is an avid historian, whose classroom is like a small museum and he does amazing work as a teacher whose passion is history. I am going to pass this info along to him.
Chiarakai 11 months ago
Confederacy lost the war! There is no confederacy. Only the United States of America!
akaak322005 1 year ago
LONG LIVE THE CONFEDERACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
swedishboy112 1 year ago
because the genral wouldnt let him let him have a honrable bural with a band because his son was on the confetrate side. theys even words to taps to the son wrote. that officer didnt do his homework in millatary shcool because thats even a requirement to know that in the service. and not to be rude but i lost confedence in history channel because they have been telling us the wrong info for a long time
destryer36 1 year ago
dud taps was not made by a genral it was made by a confedret solder (privit) he was at a school of music in the south and his father(union connal) ,fought not knowing that his son was on the confetrate side his fater joined the north and they fought. after the battle was over his fauther heard a moen of a dieing solder, risked his live to get him back from behined enemy line. he broght back saw it son whent to genral ask for a proper buril and his sone had it in his pocket fauther pick bugul
destryer36 1 year ago
Interesting!
Canada9990 1 year ago
Thank you!
lukeallyn 1 year ago
I can maintain a straight face though a funeral, until they play Taps. At that point, it's game over. I'm done.
panzerrat 1 year ago
This was such an interesting and informative video into the origins of taps. I learned some valuable things from this.
Judo593 1 year ago
Beautiful! Thanks so much for posting this!
patriotbrass 1 year ago
Beautiful! Thanks so much for posting this!
patriotbrass 1 year ago
IT WAS REALLY TOUCHING THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WATCHING IT I GET VERY EMOTIONAL WHEN I HEAR THE TAPS.
MegaFreedom911 1 year ago
rip my semper fi brothers and sisters
54flyman 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this very informative video. It clears up some things I had come to know concerning the origin of Taps.
MLBRENIZER 1 year ago
I've just reently decided to join Bugles Across America. If you're a trumpet/cornet player, consider doing this. Asa former Marine, I believe it's only right that those who have given so much to our country be recognized with a live bugler.
Semper Fi!
Kyriell07 1 year ago
I think the cracked note must of been caused by nerves because, as a brass player, I know that cold weather is going to affect your range and how you can lip up notes. If he would've just missed the note, he'd be an interval up or an interval down. but he missed the note by TWO intervals UP. So I really don't think cold weather could be the blame, unless the bugel player had no idea how to handle the cold weather and just had no control over his emochure...
matters9319 2 years ago
Yeah I know what the Marine meant when cold weather was a brass player's enemy. When it's cold, the mouthpiece gets cold as well, so it's hard to play on it, unless you warmed up the mouthpiece before. Seeing of how if you're a Marine, you have to stand absolutely still, he wasn't able to warm the mouthpiece, so he was screwed.
mousedrawer 2 years ago
As a Member of the Patriot Guard Riders, I've heard Taps many a time. No two times are alike. The chill that runs down your spine....the hair standing up on the back of your neck as you render the final salute to a Hero...each time is unique. It's truly an honor to say that I've had this privilege, and while it may not be easy...I'm honored to do it. It's the least I can do for someone who's given their all...
As Billy Ray Cyrus says, "All Gave Some...Some Gave All."
corycollier 3 years ago
My uncle who died in 2007,they played this,he was in D-day. They have a 50ft flag pole right near his grave,and another funeral was going on the next hill. They totally stopped out of respect,they're preacher shut up. They all turned towards us, TAPS is the most respected tune.
GrayRoy 3 years ago
I did 2 years at a Nat't Cemetery doing military funerals. While I respect, and love, what this bugle call is...it's the one I hate to hear, and get chills every time it sounds.
To the brothers that served and died...Semper Fi, and I hope I did you proud.
NamVetBuck 3 years ago 3
Indeed, almost makes you cry, this sound is so much more than a melody. It's the death and the remembrance, and therefor a symbol for Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice.
chrischamp13 3 years ago 2
Interesting stuff.
Thanx.
themightycelestial 3 years ago
the orgin of taps like the video says it dates back to the civil war is true i was a actualy found on a dead confederate soldier, and his brother found it witch was a Union soldier, it was suppost go to the 2 boys father, but they played it at his brothers funeral in his brother honor, and then after that it be came a funeral thing
masonraa 3 years ago
I know! Someone told me that before, but the said it was a general, and his son went South to start a farm, and joined the confederates w/o telling his family, and this general dragged a dieing man out of the darkness, only to find it was an enemy soldier, who was also his own son, and in his coat pocket he found the tune (i don't know if it was titled taps then?)
i5overeign 2 years ago
@i5overeign at the time it was found in the pocket, it did not have a title, if im not mistaken
stampede122 1 year ago
Cool keyed bugle...wonder what it's origins are.
fishcop444 3 years ago
every time i hear taps i pray i'll never have to receive that flag....im proud of my husband but im terrified every time he deploys
umak3m3g1ggl3 3 years ago 2
the band teacher played this song at my school today and I almost lost it. I've only heard the song at vets. day celebrations and when at my uncles' memorial, when i did cry.
lilyandjack 3 years ago 2
As a vet i have been to many funerals. I am also a member of the PGR. when taps are played i get sand in my eyes.
Cpl. of Marines
ff38135 3 years ago
All gave some, some gave all
ryry2133 3 years ago 2
I am playing this also on my schools Veterans Day. I am so nervous though because there will be both Active and Veteran Soldiers at my school for the Veterans Day.
holt0222 3 years ago
I have to play this at our schools veterans day ceremony, im so scared Im gonna break a note or something but it makes me feel better that a guy messed up at kennedys funeral
SaxaphonePlayer115 3 years ago
00:49
Mikelikes2rock 3 years ago
I used to be the Regimental Bugler to the London Irish Rifle and the London Regiments and play Last Post.
I also played Taps when we toured France and Belgium.
Thanks for posting
MacArthurPiper 3 years ago
Strange, as I recall, on every military base I have been on so far, Taps was always played by the base's loud speakers so when did they retrograde to an actual person playing them ?
sphinxrising58 3 years ago
TAPS is played for those left behind.
The departed have the glory of serving the nation...glory which is noted during the sounding of taps.
God bless those who have the honor of giving everything.
chromesteel1 3 years ago 2
Thanks Chief.
rhosey001 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Stupid Yanks.
mapolony 3 years ago
and you, you're a stupid what?
mannylap 3 years ago 5
I second that... a big fuck off to you.
YogaNate79 3 years ago 3
Obvious Troll is obvious.
Dinokun 3 years ago
Even the bugler mourns for jfk.
MysteriousDoor 3 years ago
They say that IF you don't cry at the sound of Taps, there's something wrong with you...
I'm a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and have been on 8 Missions with them in the past two years. 1 of them was Memorial Day Ceremonies at DFW National Cemetery in 06, 1 of them was Escorting the Dignity Memorial Moving Wall, 6 of them were funerals...1 of those funerals was my 3rd Cousin, Cpl. Scott McIntosh, US Army. KIA 10 March, 2008 along with 4 others by a suicide bomber...(TBC)
corycollier 3 years ago 2
(cont.)
Of those 8 Missions that I've been on, I heard Taps on 7 of them, if not all 8. On every single Mission i was in uniform (i'm a 1st Lt in the Civil Air Patrol), and not once were my eyes dry. I shed tears not in sorrow for the loss of life....but rather in pride. I was proud of that Soldier for serving. I was proud to be there to honor him or her. Freedom is NOT Free. That Hero paid the price so that we could be free. So to all who serve, and have served....I thank you with all my heart.
corycollier 3 years ago 3
weird... not the song, the origin. I got an e-mail saying this was the origin:
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the
Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men
near Harrison's Landing in Virginia . The Confederate Army was on the
other side of the narrow strip of land.
JNNUTT 3 years ago
During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the
moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.When the Captain finally reached his own lines,he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, who was dead.
JNNUTT 3 years ago
The following morning, heartbroken, the father
asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military
burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially
granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier
was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say
they could give him only one musician.
JNNUTT 3 years ago
The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler
to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in
the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.
This wish was granted. The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps"
used at military funerals was born.
sorry this isn't in one box thingie but it was too long. But that's what I was taught. It's still a great song.
♥
JNNUTT 3 years ago
i just learned to play this on guitar [[pretty easy]]
great song.
rawker617 3 years ago
Taps is beautiful
codeman1221 3 years ago
That was 100% AWESOME!!!
Hedgehog2292 3 years ago
Thanks for the interesting clip.
ouagadouaga 3 years ago 3
hmmm... heres where i learned taps came from.
Some union dude was in his tent and he heard a wounded confederate outside. he went to see what was up and found it was his son, who had joined the confederate side without his knowledge. how that mixes in with the song, i dont know. but thats what i learned in social studies (im in 5th grade). not saying im right
Rebelboy9696 3 years ago
Hey guys, I love this tune/melody! I am looking for more melodys like that. Can someone help me? thanks and greets from Greece!
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tapsbugler 3 years ago 3
I am sorry,but i am a vet and when someone disrepects our fallen heros I get Very UPSET!
I have been to many funerals with duel bugles
and it is very haunting to me.
jimmydcap 3 years ago 4
@tapsbugler good
smasher2441 1 year ago
I may start a big discussion here? But taps is British with some american changes. WE call it the "Last Post" or "lights out" It has been in use in the British army since before the French wars, It would certainly have graced American ears at Bunkers hill. We called it taps because it was also the call to close all beer taps and return to camp. Only good natured answers please no anti stuff. I was a British soldier for 30 years and heard the last post all over the world.
llewellyndavies 4 years ago
It is a different melody.
jlim2397 4 years ago
Ilim: I have listened to it over again, it varies so very little from from the British call 'The Last Post' The USA use a longer bugle or a trumpet giving a higher note. whilst we use a short infantry bugle to give a lower sounding note. The words you use 'Gone the sun from the hill etc' is most certainly British. Listen to the Call "The last post" and see if you agree?
llewellyndavies 4 years ago
They obviously sound similar. But I can play both melodies on the trumpet, and they are different melodies.
jlim2397 4 years ago
Ilim2397, I agree but the body of the call has little difference. The beginning and end of each nation's call vary, but the body of the call seems to be the same. You being a musician I accept what you say; Both calls though certainly carry the same sad but proud message.
llewellyndavies 4 years ago
a longer trumpet wont make a higher sound i play the trumpet and i know for a fact that a shorter trumpet produces a higher sound not a longer one
Hedgehog2292 3 years ago
Hedgehog. a bugle and a trumpet are quite different instruments.Trumpet notes are manipulated generally by the fingers(keyes) The bugle is manipulated by the tongue. The sound of the bugle as used since the French wars by the British has lower notes generally, Some buglers that I have had the pleasure to listen to could almost make it talk. The Last post played at night especially in such conditions as jungle outposts is quite moving and concentrates the mind of tired soldiers.Tradition is all.
llewellyndavies 3 years ago
Both of you are correct, but llewellyndavies you must also realize both instruments are manipulated by the tongue and embouchure. A Bb trumpet is infact technically a Bb bugle with the addition the valves to be able to play not only in Bb, but also able to play in all twelve harmonic series.
proballer1988 3 years ago
Proballer and Hedgehog2292. Thank you both of you, you are both too technical for my basic knowledge. I can talk history and British army traditions all day and enjoy it. I was once the 'Regimental Sergeant Major' of a British county Regiment, I could only tell a good bugler from a bad one; bad ones were sent packing back to a Rifle company!
llewellyndavies 3 years ago
thank you for making my point for me. a shorter horn makes a higher sound and the valves on a trumpet manipulate that sound wile the bugle can only play the basic Bb notes.
Hedgehog2292 3 years ago
Completely different songs, yes some similarity in the melody, but you can't say they are the same. WE call it Taps. Different songs. Different Countries. Same Sad Message.
jjj5crowe 3 years ago 5
christ when I heard Taps at my great uncles funeral it had me bawling. Rip Uncle Pablo
CheifTucker 4 years ago 2
May the lord God have mercy and look kindly on us all, and raise up his soldiers for his glory. oooraah!
AAfisherofmen 4 years ago
Thank you for sharing!! My son was getting ready to do a report about a song that exposed a war history. He has first chosen "one" by metallica, but he's misunderstoon the beginning of the song for some years now. I tried to get him to report on "war-what is it good for?", but then I searched for Taps, I hope he goes with it. He'll go with taps. He has respect.
Thank you once again! God love the children, bless the mothers, protect the fathers!
fishman89 4 years ago
my grandfather died last november and when the mormerial service started i cried a little until taps started and the 21 gun salute started i cried a lot more the i did before
speacock2 4 years ago
Yea our neighbor who was best friend with my dad served in vietnam he died about 3 years ago. I went to his funeral didn't cry until Taps started and I balled my head off then cried more when the 3 shots from the rifles went off.
Guyver89 4 years ago 5
Great song. I cry every time I hear it.
futureNavalofficer 4 years ago 4
god bless our service men and women...thank you
18305 4 years ago 15
My father was retired U.S.C.G and at his funeral we had taps. Now I understand the history better. Thant You
eightyschild 4 years ago 5
I love this song! It makes me cry, great historical video. thanks for posting!
scj16 4 years ago 5
nice
jaredch 4 years ago 3
cool video
tigerc15 4 years ago 5