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This is one of my favorite piece. Absolutely adore this piece. Wonderful performance. The music is classic Americana. Copland, a genius ...

We played this at my Mum's funeral 7 years ago. We were two recorders and a lyre. we also played Llwyn Onn (The Ash Grove). Both pieces are very beautiful.

I would think it has a lot of "Irish melodies" in there Just beautiful 🎼🎻🎼

ありがとうございます 涙がでました

Every single note of beauty , drawn from the hearts of inspired musicians , will ring , in the Halls of Heaven , where they belong , for the ears of The Creator ,to enjoy . I will be going home soon ,and cant wait to hear all this beauty there , God Bless the Inspired of God . ❤❤❤❤❤

It's not often you see a female lead guitarist. 😉

I used this for background music at my daddy’s funeral visitation.

Molly Mason's right hand never fails to amaze me.

“To believe in God is to know that all the rules will be fair, and that there will be wonderful surprises.” - Ugo Betti

It amazes me how many ppl still ask for this when I play at Civil War events and sometimes for other unrelated gigs. At the former, someone will ask… “do you know that tune/song that…” and even w/o finishing that sentence… they mean AF, every time. It’s timeless, no matter why or when written, that should be in every violinist/fiddler’s rep. Sure I tell them the author and story being it, but at this point… it’s firmly in place as a Civil War ballad. I’ll play it anytime. ☺️🎻🎶

A Beautifull Melody 🎶 ❤ 🍺🍺🍺

I followed the Ken Burns series on TV and in due time bought the box set. BUT I discovered that this ballad was not as old as it sounds BUT was composed for the doc. No harm done.

It does not occur but for moments in our lives when a song is not defined by each of us in our own way...but rather we are shown what the tune should - and does - mean...Ashokan is such a song.

We've been using this video for 10 years as an example for my orchestra students to see how the very best chamber musicians play. Cueing to phrasing to matching bow energy/style - every skill is displayed beautifully. Thank you for sharing this with us! I owe you 10 years of thanks.

Wendy! Doubt you'll read this, but..... you're still the best🎉❤. Great to hear you again.

Wonderful!

Midnight on the Water sounds so haunting, the way it echoes in the performance hall. Almost like a lament.

So beautiful...

What a Magnificent Composition from a fiddle player that brought the Truth back home.!!

Remarkable when you realize that we are used to hearing that with an orchestra and they are doing it with a handful of string players, a flute, an oboe/clarinet a bassonist (who they won't let sit down) and a Piano.....AND NO ONE is DIRECTING!

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In April of 2024, I will be 77 years of age and although I have recorded in writing a lot of things that I would like to have shared with my friends, I want this played at my funeral when the time comes. It’s so beautiful.

Marvellous🎻

HIDEOUS.

Just HORRIBLE.

HIDEOUS AMATEUR.

Beautiful melody, along with Sullivan Balou’s letter. Good thing I can separate this from the jackazz Ken Burns

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What moves me about Jay Unger is, although he has tremendous command, his playing isn't about virtuosity--look at how good I am. His playing is about depth. Where does this song reside? He conveys where the song is coming from and introduces the listeners to that place within themselves. Excuse me for being sappy, but the beauty in the music is undeniable.

Most beautiful violin piece I can think of.

This tune is so moving and no-one plays it quite like Jay Ungar!

Wow!!

This piece is the sound of hope & optimism. Just lovely.

Just look in the eyes and the body movements of the other musicians who are stood there just listening and appreciating fantastic music and artists.Says everything about this piece of music.

this is exceptional. thank you for sharing. i always enjoy listening to you play.

"You can hear it on the RUclips"!😄😄😄

Fantastic performance from the ensemble. Bravo.

Excellent

I do believe the reading of Sullivan Ballou's letter, accompanied by this tune, is the best TV moment i've seen.

Absolutely awesome.

I think of my dad when I hear this song, he was from the south. I also think of my mom, she really loved this song. My niece played it at her funeral. 😢💔

God Bless these musicians who play right straight into my heart!

Superb performance

Rest in peace Shelby Foote. o7

Every blue moon one arrives..and it travels the globe..there's magic here❤

Beautiful!!!

Very very Gaelic/ Scotto/Irish .

Origin Irish

Guy Nantel