The Last Post Done Differently

 

We are all familiar with the haunting tones of brass bugles as they deliver The Last Post at various commemoration services. While the bugle dominates official ceremonies, the last post has been presented on other instruments including the electric guitar.

The first solid case electric guitar was not launched commercially until the mid 1940's. It wasnt really on the radar of WW2 veterans.

Subsequent generations, of course, have become familiar with this unique instrument. "The electric guitar became the most important instrument in popular music. It has evolved into an instrument that is capable of a multitude of sounds and styles in genres ranging from pop and rock to folk to country music, blues and jazz. It served as a major component in the development of electric blues, rock and roll, rock music, heavy metal music and many other genres of music." - wikipedia.

Legendary guitarist Mark Knopfler once wrote a song called "Remembrance Day" and it is his hands that play in the following rendition of The Last Post. Enjoy 90 seconds of reflection by clicking on the video below.