Taps: An emotional tribute...to our fallen

2015-01-20T01:04:01-05:00

What does the playing of TAPS mean to you? The playing of TAPS has always been something I loved hearing...

I have attached a non-traditional version, hope you like it. I think about the millions that have stood at attention, and the millions that have dies defending the colors.

Watch "Taps on the Bagpipes" on
YouTube
Taps on the Bagpipes: http://youtu.be/6tveUnZe7WA

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 1:09 AM

2015-01-20T01:09:01-05:00

Such a graet questions!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 1:09 AM

2015-01-20T01:09:49-05:00

its gives me chiles every time

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 1:12 AM

2015-01-20T01:12:00-05:00

If I am around the installation at 2300 Hours I definitely Honor the fallen by standing at attention.

I get really emotional when it plays SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 2:38 AM

2015-01-20T02:38:11-05:00

Watch "Taps (with lyrics & harmonica tabs)" on YouTube
Taps (with lyrics & harmonica tabs): http://youtu.be/kG_CMKAhu68

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 2:42 AM

2015-01-20T02:42:10-05:00

Watch "Taps on Bagpipes" on YouTube
Taps on Bagpipes: http://youtu.be/7-BhvA5HzEU

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 3:03 AM

2015-01-20T03:03:56-05:00

Is it possible this is the most stirring piece of music you have ever heard?

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made Jan 20 at 2015 3:43 AM

2015-01-20T03:43:49-05:00

I actually preferred Tattoo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZyj2amkOU0) to regular taps.

Silver taps is different. But it's not widespread.

Response by Sgt Branden W. made Jan 20 at 2015 1:45 PM

2015-01-20T13:45:16-05:00

At the age of 12 I watched as my grandfather, a Korean War Veteran USMC, was laid to rest with full military honors in Scranton, PA. TAPS, with echo bugler, was sounded and to this day I can still hear the notes, feel the 21 gun salute in my chest, and see the dress blues on the Funeral Detail. I credit that ceremony with the ignition of my desire to join the uniformed ranks. I joined the Marines just 6 years later and it was the best decision of my life.

Response by SPC Jack Hunt, JR made Jan 22 at 2015 10:49 AM

2015-01-22T10:49:07-05:00

As soon as I hear that first long somber tone my chest gets tight and I can feel my eyes start to well with a tear. It brings back many memories of friends and family. I had never thought of it before now, but are there words to the song or is it just a bugle piece.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2015 1:11 PM

2015-01-22T13:11:13-05:00

One lyric rendition

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2015 1:11 PM

2015-01-22T13:11:39-05:00

And another

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2015 1:12 PM

2015-01-22T13:12:01-05:00

And yet another

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 22 at 2015 1:47 PM

2015-01-22T13:47:27-05:00

Hearing taps always brings a tear to the eye (several, to be honest). Hearing it played on bagpipes brings even more, but not for emotional reasons. It reminds me of a comedian who once remarked (in a Scottish brouge), "Aye, laddie. Let's invent some sort of musical instrument. Something that will really piss people off..."

Actually, I love bagpipes. No instrument is better suited to Amazing Grace (another of my favorites). But, apparently not taps.

This is my favorite... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WRoWPhLU2Q

Girl Playing Military Tribute

A poignant and emotional rendition by a young girl.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jan 24 at 2015 1:45 PM

2015-01-24T13:45:29-05:00

Reminds me of my grandfather... with full honors. Makes me feel proud.

Response by LCpl Robert Therrien made Feb 15 at 2015 1:45 PM

2015-02-15T13:45:23-05:00

Hearing Taps only brings the memories of all the "HEROS" who have not come home, and makes me well up and remeber I am lucky to be here.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 20 at 2015 3:50 PM

2015-03-20T15:50:38-04:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi8l-pRAX_A

1st Marine Division (Forward) Band plays 'Taps'

Footage of 1st Marine Division Forward band members playing "Taps". Provided by 1st Marine Division.

Response by PO2 Jeffery Marcussen Sr made Dec 31 at 2015 10:12 PM

2015-12-31T22:12:27-05:00

it always reminded me of all those who have come and gone before me.