I’m learning this on my sax, having heard it on the Civil War series. It is quite possibly the best melody ever written, and has a poignancy and feeling that I cant describe. I’ve since read extensively on the War and am astonished at the numbers of people lost to it. Friends and families split, it was quite something. I am from England but found the story fascinating and intense.
My daughter (violin) and I (guitar) had worked on this for years; then we got to see Jay and Molly at The Kate. They were just beautiful together. Not something you would ever forget. So, now I have to get back to peeling onions :)
This is just so lovely... This looks like the most wonderful rootsy gathering.. Jay and Molly with their daughter Ruthie and husband Mike.. the tradition carries on..This amazing tune written by Jay Unger is now played worldwide and by many young people.. and sometimes in classical mode.. e.g. : The Ayoub Sister's.Thanks so much for posting this.. Xx
Always loved this tune. Sounds amazing live. When they sound better live than they do in a studio is a true sign of a great artist. Very talented family that Jay, Molly, Mike, and Ruthy are
Ever since hearing this somewhat melancholic melody on the well known Ken Burn's Civil War documentary (loved that too) it has remained one of my favourite pieces of (American) folk music. At the time I believed it to be actually composed in the 1860's :D. The bittersweet melody never ceases to pull on the heart strings every time I listen to it. Bravo!
Agreat song that reminds me of a sad time in American history as a nation we should never forget the hardships many sacrificed to for our country today.
I heard this played at my great grandparents grave in those cemetery in Galia county in 1949. I was 10 and they had died in the 1890s. Ungar like all artist is inspired by others. He perhaps just heard a measure or 2, and it clicked. His ashokan is beautiful, poignant, and captures exactly the pain and pathos of our civil war.
Judy Del Peso…..our Jay Unger concert was the favorite thing we ever did. I stIll think of you always…..and am still crazy about you…..love you…..the Mickster ❤
For me he truly astounding part was finding out that this song was actually about the very Ashokan Lake turned Reservoir west of WoodStock & east of Peekamoose in NY State, where I'd camped for so many years - Go Figure :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashokan_Farewell
Absolutely no, these are not tears on my face! Just when I was cutting onions that song/family happened to be playing, it's a mere coincidence, honest! What a gift to have, what a massive gift to the world (very hard to play it on the tin whistle though!). It makes me want to learn to play the violin but there are reasons why that might not be practical (severe injury to my hands and consequent slow movement of my fingers) but it cannot diminish the finest music with the most 'heart' I have ever heard. Sorry to be maudlin but I want this played at my funeral when, just to balance things out, I expect my strong nephews will try to carry my coffin with dignity, unaware beforehand that I have lined it with an extra 200 lb's of lead! Ok, I'll be gone then but if it's possible to 'look down' I will be peeing laughing and maybe even crying a bit too but the 'lads' will be buckled under the weight, I expect tears one way or another! A salute from afar, if I could play like that I'd send something back out of pure respect. Please accept these words in lieu, I know it's not much but it's from MY heart. 'oh it was a bitter day amongst many and we were happy to see the chimney as we reached the crest, no smoke. We found the bear, dead of course but hardly long, we put three bullets into him just to be sure and we found Hank in his bed, all cut up or to be exact, clawed-up with the knife still in his hands. I said 'you sure fixed that bear Hank' and he kinda half smiled with the bit of his face you could recognise, Then he spoke or tried to, I had to get close to hear and gave him some water. You know what he said? Me and that bear co-existed for five years, I taught him how to play poker, never figured he could spot a bad deal but he let it slide if he did, you know it gets mighty lonely out here, guess I shouldn't have messed with his mama, he seemed to take it personal'. Hank expired and we buried him decent, took what we could carry and that is the end. Pax vobis sirs and mesdames.
I grew up in Putnam County, not far from Jay's home (at the time) and enjoyed his shows at the Towne Crier and elsewhere. His success comes as no surprise. Not bad for a kid from The Bronx.
When all is said : i am so happy, that I can watch it all over here, and listen and enjoy plenty much, and in the end grab my fiddle and without annoying anyone --just play along .
At our local Farmer's Market there are some folks who busk for donations, usually with a violin. I was there once when the musician began playing this. It was amazing how it drew people in. Lots of folks started gathering around instead of walking on past, and the dude made some good money, lots of people threw money into his box.
everybody's so old, shame not to see more younger peopke out there wanting to live a simpler more wholesome life. I'm 45 and want out of this rat race again. never felt more at piece than living in the mountains.
I cry every time I hear this song
No more beautiful tune has ever been written! I play it daily on my fiddle and tears run down my face.
This melody will endure. Timeless. Posterity will know it.
One of the most beautiful melodies ever written.
This masterpiece never fails to touch me deeply. It is melancholy, yet peaceful and soothing, kind of like childhood memories.
When the second violin joins in playing the harmony it's absolutely beautiful and very very moving.
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Yea when that second violin kicks in, I just started crying. Too gorgeous.
Is the second instrument a Violin or Viola?
I’m learning this on my sax, having heard it on the Civil War series. It is quite possibly the best melody ever written, and has a poignancy and feeling that I cant describe. I’ve since read extensively on the War and am astonished at the numbers of people lost to it. Friends and families split, it was quite something. I am from England but found the story fascinating and intense.
Great tune. I always thought it was an old American tune, perhaps written in the 1850's, but apparently Jay Ungar wrote it in 1982.
Yes, it was the one piece in "The Civil War" that was not from the period.
@@deniseeulert2503 And yet seemed to be more of the period than anything else. How timeless great music is. And what a great event that looked to be.
Thank you
I was surprised about that too.
The most bittersweet music in history, always melts the heart of a cold hearted Englishman !
Now... that is music... my smile is gently flowing... thank you so much!
My daughter (violin) and I (guitar) had worked on this for years; then we got to see Jay and Molly at The Kate. They were just beautiful together. Not something you would ever forget. So, now I have to get back to peeling onions :)
I will have the "Ashokan Farewell" played at my wedding or my funeral. Do not cry for me....
At your WEDDING... OK... I understand funeral but looking forward to WEDDING I hope for you.
One of the most evocative fiddle tunes ever, and beautifully rendered. Thanks and appreciation!!
This is just so lovely... This looks like the most wonderful rootsy gathering.. Jay and Molly with their daughter Ruthie and husband Mike.. the tradition carries on..This amazing tune written by Jay Unger is now played worldwide and by many young people.. and sometimes in classical mode.. e.g. : The Ayoub Sister's.Thanks so much for posting this.. Xx
Lovely indeed
this is something more magical than most people will even realize.
Magical, Heavenly, Wonderful all superlatives..... the Music of The Soul.❤
This is the greatest statement of who they are.
I had the same thought. There is this loveliness that seems unrecognized by some of the bystanders.
Oh, this song! 💔 Every time. So deep, melodic, and heart renching. I can't even! Brilliant.
Always loved this tune. Sounds amazing live. When they sound better live than they do in a studio is a true sign of a great artist. Very talented family that Jay, Molly, Mike, and Ruthy are
_I loved this melody since the moment I heard it many years ago...Beautiful_
P.S....I"try" a cover of this on my channel..♪♫
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Awesome! One of my favorite pieces of all time.
When this song is played properly it moves me to tear. Your version moved me to tear. Fantastic job!
They wrote it
True beauty... this brings tears to my eyes every time...
Ever since hearing this somewhat melancholic melody on the well known Ken Burn's Civil War documentary (loved that too) it has remained one of my favourite pieces of (American) folk music. At the time I believed it to be actually composed in the 1860's :D. The bittersweet melody never ceases to pull on the heart strings every time I listen to it. Bravo!
Sounds like an Irish air. From Ireland, beautiful 💚💚🤍🤍🧡🧡
An American classic by a musical genius.
Excellent. I enjoyed it very much. Sweet
Jay an Molley plus the others
They always do well. Much appreciated
My hope is that someone plays this at my funeral. Simply beautiful.
Splendid, transcendental music that takes you to another place, another time.
Agreat song that reminds me of a sad time in American history as a nation we should never forget the hardships many sacrificed to for our country today.
Absolutely amazing!!!❤❤❤
Haunting and Timeless melody !
BEAUTIFUL 😍
This song will never get old
Just absolutely lovely!!
I heard this played at my great grandparents grave in those cemetery in Galia county in 1949. I was 10 and they had died in the 1890s. Ungar like all artist is inspired by others. He perhaps just heard a measure or 2, and it clicked. His ashokan is beautiful, poignant, and captures exactly the pain and pathos of our civil war.
This is mind blowingly beautiful!
Bravo...Bravo...Congratulations for you all from me and all good people from Brasil.
As awesome as I have heard it played. Thank you, Jay, Molly and all others for this version.
Every time I hear Scottish folk music, it sends a shiver down my spine. This is so peaceful.
is this trad scottish music?
No, it’s American folk music. This song is about the happy times and farewell from when he was a kid with friends in camp in a place in New York.
This tune was composed by Jay Ungar, the violinist who is playing it here.
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Just lovely. I got kind of teary eyed listening to it.
Rien à ajouter, c'est merveilleusement délicieux, congratulations from France 💙
So Beautiful, this made me cry. Don't stop playing.
Such beautiful and sad music at the same time!!!
Just lovely.
Beautiful. Always a few tears shed.
I will never forget when you played at the Normaway in Cape Breton..The Island was Blessed to have had you play there.
Fantastic soundtrack Ken Burns!
What a hoot!!
Judy Del Peso…..our Jay Unger concert was the favorite thing we ever did. I stIll think of you always…..and am still crazy about you…..love you…..the Mickster
❤
As I sit in my back yard, the tree leaves are turning yellow and slowly falling off.
Listening to Jay and Mollie playing Ashoken Fairwell.
Enjoy..
Always reminds me of that magnificent series by Ken Burns “The Civil War”
Love this! Absolutely worth it to play it on my tin whistle along with those musicians. Kinda took it to the next level of feelings
I love the duo fiddle harmonies
For me he truly astounding part was finding out that this song was actually about the very Ashokan Lake turned Reservoir west of WoodStock & east of Peekamoose in NY State, where I'd camped for so many years - Go Figure :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashokan_Farewell
Masterful and always moving. It makes my heart feel joyful. Oh to have been in the midst with an Upright Double Bass.
What a beautiful song !!!! WOW......
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Wow! This brings out the emotions in me.
How beautiful!!!
Thank you Molly and Jay! Remember the days when you visited Battle Ground, WA. Fun times!
Beautiful 🙂 Plangent is the word that springs to mind.
Fantastic tune and a great performance!
Gets one choked up and tears fill one's eyes. OK, the one is me!
Wish Mike had his banjo, still beautiful.
One of my/if not my favorite melodies!❤
Delightful!❤❤
Absolutely no, these are not tears on my face! Just when I was cutting onions that song/family happened to be playing, it's a mere coincidence, honest! What a gift to have, what a massive gift to the world (very hard to play it on the tin whistle though!).
It makes me want to learn to play the violin but there are reasons why that might not be practical (severe injury to my hands and consequent slow movement of my fingers) but it cannot diminish the finest music with the most 'heart' I have ever heard.
Sorry to be maudlin but I want this played at my funeral when, just to balance things out, I expect my strong nephews will try to carry my coffin with dignity, unaware beforehand that I have lined it with an extra 200 lb's of lead!
Ok, I'll be gone then but if it's possible to 'look down' I will be peeing laughing and maybe even crying a bit too but the 'lads' will be buckled under the weight, I expect tears one way or another!
A salute from afar, if I could play like that I'd send something back out of pure respect.
Please accept these words in lieu, I know it's not much but it's from MY heart.
'oh it was a bitter day amongst many and we were happy to see the chimney as we reached the crest, no smoke.
We found the bear, dead of course but hardly long, we put three bullets into him just to be sure and we found Hank in his bed, all cut up or to be exact, clawed-up with the knife still in his hands.
I said 'you sure fixed that bear Hank' and he kinda half smiled with the bit of his face you could recognise,
Then he spoke or tried to, I had to get close to hear and gave him some water. You know what he said?
Me and that bear co-existed for five years, I taught him how to play poker, never figured he could spot a bad deal but he let it slide if he did, you know it gets mighty lonely out here, guess I shouldn't have messed with his mama, he seemed to take it personal'.
Hank expired and we buried him decent, took what we could carry and that is the end.
Pax vobis sirs and mesdames.
Beautiful
Such a beautiful tune,
Fantastic!
I grew up in Putnam County, not far from Jay's home (at the time) and enjoyed his shows at the Towne Crier and elsewhere. His success comes as no surprise. Not bad for a kid from The Bronx.
💖The hugging and whooping at the end!💖
Really beautiful. You've brought a lot of joy with this music
Just beautiful.
Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Dang! This is fantastic! Makes me squeek!
When all is said : i am so happy, that I can watch it all over here, and listen and enjoy plenty much, and in the end grab my fiddle and without annoying anyone --just play along .
Divinely inspired!
Magic.
Beautiful!
I love this family. I wish it was my family...
thank you
great 2022 hoot.. see everyone next year
At our local Farmer's Market there are some folks who busk for donations, usually with a violin. I was there once when the musician began playing this. It was amazing how it drew people in. Lots of folks started gathering around instead of walking on past, and the dude made some good money, lots of people threw money into his box.
I think God put this tune into Jay Ungar's mind. It instantly effects people as though it comes from Heaven..
Absolutely beautiful
I wish it would on forever.
Everyone knows this tune by now. It is interesting to follow the guitar chords as Molly plays them.
Sounds really good when played back at three-fourths the tempo.
Amazing
Love it !! 🤗☘️☘️
Something in my eye.
Fabuloso!
That was moving!
Moving...bravo
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Gets better as they warm up.
everybody's so old, shame not to see more younger peopke out there wanting to live a simpler more wholesome life. I'm 45 and want out of this rat race again. never felt more at piece than living in the mountains.
Lovely
I don't often clap at pc. this is/was one of those times. Molly is awsome.
The Man Himself 🎶🎵🎶
Any time I hear this music I think of all the lives that were sacrificed for liberty, and how are stupid war is. It makes me so sad
Every fiddler from NY should know how to play this one.