The hairs on the back of your neck stand up as soon as the bow touches strings and for a few minutes, it seems like time stands still as a magic piece of music overcomes you.
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This is the type of response violinist Rachel Bostock gets when she plays The Last Post.
Rachel played this most special piece of music at Saturday's Digger Day event at Rugby Park, South Nowra.
It was a touching and memorable rendition.
The Gold Coast musician puts all of her talent and heart into playing The Last Post.
"I felt a little nervous playing today [Saturday] but I also felt at home here playing for everyone," she said.
"It's really is quite humbling to play in front of such distinguished veterans as well."
Victoria Cross recipients Keith Payne and New Zealand's Willie Apiata were among the guests to hear Rachel's beautiful performance
She first played The Last Post in 2016.
"I sat down and recorded myself playing it for my Facebook page. I did not think much of it at the time and I just thought it would be a nice tribute to our Anzacs. I did it for Anzac Day, thinking of my two great-grandfathers who lost their lives in the First World War," she said.
"I put the post up and it went viral from there."
Saturday's Digger Day was the first time the event came under the auspices of the Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group.
Digger Day coordinator Rick Meehan organised for the accomplished violinists to attend this year's event.
I do always play The Last Post with respect and I have the meaning of it in my heart.
- Rachel Bostock
Rachel also played The Last Post at last year's Digger Day Ball.
"I do enjoy playing The Last Post and I have always known the significance of the piece but I now have a deeper appreciation for everything it means," she said.
Rachel, after she plays, regularly speaks to veterans and people suffering from a post-traumatic stress disorder and they always appreciate her efforts.
Many people came up to Rachel on Saturday to complement her Last Post performance.
"It (the comments) really means a lot and there are traditionalists who think it should be just performed on the bugle and I absolutely appreciate tradition," she said.
"I am really grateful people are embracing the different style and allowing me to play it."
Traditionally legendary local bugler Peter Williams plays The Last Post at Digger Day but supported the change.
"It was really nice to stand by Peter Williams' side," Rachel said.
"I do always play The Last Post with respect and I have the meaning of it in my heart."
Saturday's Digger Day the first time the event has carried the name of former local veteran Kan Vandenberg, who tragically passed away in 2013.
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