Worst Last Post, ever!

[Rob S]

Just listening to the memorial service in Iraq for the 179 British service men and women that have died in the conflict....but that rendition of The Last Post was easily the worst I've ever heard; too quick and much of it was out of tune.....I thought we did things better than that

 

[Gromit]

Probably depends on how long they have had to practice it. I expect being a solder is more of a priority than being a musician. However Its the day of the big gig so they should get it right.

 

[Chrisz]

Just listening to the memorial service in Iraq for the 179 British service men and women that have died in the conflict....but that rendition of The Last Post was easily the worst I've ever heard; too quick and much of it was out of tune.....I thought we did things better than that

Glad it wasn't just me then

A very poor performance - no excuses!

 

[Arch]

Probably depends on how long they have had to practice it. I expect being a solder is more of a priority than being a musician. However Its the day of the big gig so they should get it right.

I think a bugler should be able to practice - it's not like it's an orchestra. Do they still actually sound the end of the day and stuff, or is it special occasions only?

I do remember when they had a service in the Falklands, the last post being a bit shaky, and giggling about it,and my Dad telling me off and pointing out that it wouldbe bloody cold standing out there, and the poor guys lips were probably freezing. Dunno if that applies in Iraq though - I didn't hear it myself.

 

[mr Mag00]

it was poor. i find it quite an emotional piece and was disappointed to hear it like that

 

[Rob S]

I didn't hear it myself.

Lucky you!!!

If you want to hear it there is a video of it very near the bottom of this page:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8026136.stm

Be sure to wait for the opening notes after the minute's silence!!!

 

[Arch]

Oh dear, that is a bit ropey! Either he'd only been playing the bugle for a week and a half, or... well, that's all I can think of.

Certainly not the band of the Royal Marines standard...

 

[Young Un]

absolutely shocking

 

[Headgardener]

Well I think it was at the right speed but there were a few bum notes in there. Bet the bugler didn't half get a b***oking from the drum major afterwards.

 

[Rob S]

Well I think it was at the right speed but there were a few bum notes in there. Bet the bugler didn't half get a b***oking from the drum major.

Well listening to it live on the radio this morning certain notes were reached noticeably quicker than normal....I understand it was 50 degrees in the area....probably 80 round his face at the end of that!!...but I thought it was just the cold that affected the playing of brass instruments.

 

[TVC]

Playing the biggest gig of your career in front of all that brass and on the telly - I suspect I might hit the odd dodgy note. It is also possible that he choked with the emotion of the occasion.

Personally, given that I have never attempted to play the bugle, or been in a war zone, or had that much attention focussed on me, I won't be criticising the guy.

 

[graham56]

Might have guessed, Light Infantry; still plays it better than i could.

 

[Arch]

Well, it's true I've never played the bugle either.

I dunno. I'd expect a bugler to be used to performing, even if only in front of the platoon (or whatever they are). And aren't soldiers meant to have a certain fortitude?

Unless they don't have a regular bugler, and the poor lad had been thrown in at the deep end. Sounds about right for the modern army...

 

[asterix]

Just listening to the memorial service in Iraq for the 179 British service men and women that have died in the conflict....but that rendition of The Last Post was easily the worst I've ever heard; too quick and much of it was out of tune.....I thought we did things better than that

So glad someone else thought that (I am to music what Mozart was to football).

 

[Keith Oates]

I've heard better but the meaning is still there, which is important IMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!