Je suis Français et je vibre à cette merveilleuse mélodie, probablement l'un des plus beaux morceaux jamais écrit de mémoire d'Homme ! Simplement merci.
La chanson rappelle à de nombreux Américains une tragédie nationale qui n’a jamais été résolue et qui menace un jour de déchirer la nation. Peut-être bientôt.
I have never heard the song with the music. It speaks to memories of long ago and touches my heart. The beautiful violin and voice of the young man combine into something wonderful. Thank you so much for the peace it brings.
Ashokan Farewell is a late 20th century composition in the style of a Scottish lament about the end of a summer music camp in upstate New York by a Jewish guy from the Bronx (Jay Unger) that today is often thought to be a Civil War song thanks to Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War. And it is a hauntingly beautiful rendition.:)
What a great ode to the end of a summer music camp - "the magic and music I'm leaving behind". Many years ago, I experienced my first kiss at a summer music camp. It was such a time of discovering music and performance and the whole of my life and the world before me. May there alway be magic and music and summer music camps.
Ever since I first heard this melody as a recurring theme in Ken Burns’ Civil War series, it has haunted and charmed me. It’s almost as if the song itself never quite wants to end. ❤
The lyrics add a lot. I know that it isn't from the actual Civil War era but it's hard to imagine a song fitting it better. It's all about treasuring the last moments before parting, and knowing that what comes next is probably going to suck, and all you're going to have to dream about is the last time things were good.
I did not have words. The song is by Jay Unger, a violin player: www.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/nyregion/song-ashokan-farewell-saved-center-in-catskills.html
My mom and I always played this song either twin fiddle or her on fiddle and me on guitar my mom found the words that were written by someone and were approved by jay unger never heard them sung before
@@ChrisRuppOfficial No Chris, it originally didn't have words. There was originally a music 'Camp', out of New York Called 'Ashokan'. Jay Ungar, (& his wife Molly Mason) created the 'Tune' when the 'Event' was finishing one year... Hence naming it the Ashokan 'Farewell'. It was later that one of the members at the Camp wrote those lyrics! in honor of them!! I LOVE Chris Rupp's VOICE here!!!!!! Much later, this tune was used repeatedly in a Documentary about the American Civil War.
I watched the Civil War series and fell in love with this tune… now I’ve heard swords put to it that finish the job. I am an Englishman yet feel hugely moved reading and learning about your civil war.
I think of my grandfather, my father, my uncles, myself, my little brother, and my sons. Each of us had to say farewell as we went to war or serve in ways overseas that prevented war. It's the story of generations. I regret that today's youth and the politicians who want to buy their votes lack the courage and commitment to follow. Unless our youth see something more than "me, me, me" this country is done for. In President's Eisenhower's presidency the defense budget was 48% of federal expenditures. Today it's 13%. Our politicians and even many of our fellow citizens do not deserve our loyalty but we give it anyway.
Andy -- I'm from the state of Kansas and the more I learn about the war over the years, the more I think it did more damage than good. The loss of life and the damage laid waste just wasn't worth it. Surely the issues could have been resolved without all the ruin. I am also deeply moved. To me it's as if my sons were fighting each other.
@@pinkropers I agree. I am 72 and have ancestors who served on both sides of the conflict. I have studied the history of our civil war since I was nine years old (bought my first book at the Lee-Custiss Mansion gift shop when I was nine). I have concluded that the war was caused by fanatical New England Christians (primarily the Beecher Family), who had the Calvinist and Puritan culture behind them. But they were joined by the Northern Industrialists who would stop at nothing to keep the heavy tariffs on Southern Goods. When it was finalized that no new slave state would ever be, the South knew that it would always be taxed heavily and exist at the whim of the Northern Industrialists who controlled Congress. It wasn't so much that the South wanted more slavery than that it was that they needed more votes in Congress. The South saw themselves as slaves to the North. When the Morrill Tariff passed with Lincoln's election, the first states seceded. Once in office, Lincoln tried to make a deal; they could keep their slaves, but still must pay the tariff. The states turned the deal down, so Lincoln sent a flotilla to Fort Sumter. Many do not know that he also landed troops in Florida. The remainder of the states seceded and the war began.
My late brother introduced this to me, It is such a beautiful tune, performed by Jay and Molly! Such a wonderful sound, a joy that never fails to bring thoughts of how much he loved this particular song. Jay, the whole world loves your creation!
Beautifully done. I put off listenfor a long time, because the instrumental piece is so important to me. I'm glad I finally did. The violinist is excellent, but your voice is just exceptional.
I have been playing this melody for nearly on 20yrs. My friend on fiddle, another on accordion plus mandolin and guitar. But now I'll have to find those lyrics. This was such a good find. Thank you so much.
I use to play in a Celtic Folk Group. We played this and it was one of my favorites. I first heard it from Ken Burns' civil war films and fell in love with it. Chris, you have done an outstanding job with it. You're a blessing.
Hi belladance55 !!... I also have a very long standing membership/playing within the 'Celtic Folk' scene!! And we often played this, even though it's American !! haha... I just don't 'tell' listeners today that it's not actually 'Celtic' xox. The same goes for another tune called "Whisky Before Breakfast", which gets confused with other real Irish tunes. Here's a beautiful rendition of the latter, with just a Guitar, Mandolin & Bass, that I love, & used to play also!!, (though not as well !!)... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VtxdaAui4tw.html
One of the most beautiful melodies I have ever heard. I first heard it of course on the Ken Burns "Civil War" documentary series. It was the theme for the reading of the last letter of a Union soldier, Sullivan Ballieu to his wife before he was going into battle. The letter itself is beautiful and heart rending. I have read that many people upon hearing just the melody of this song with no vocal can help but weep.
Wow! Wow! My absolute favorite so far. So rich, so warm to the feel. Strong vibes of Aaron Copland, simple folk songs, and any number of other influences. But, boy, do they all combine for a magnificent performance by all involved. Literally bowled me over!!!!
Absolutely beautiful... My ex Nick RIP and another fiddler friend Paul RIP last week used to play this tune. During research found the lyrics and then this version...shared on Facebook x
I have loved this piece of music from the first time I heard it as part of the awesome Ken Burns documentary, and it moves me to tears to now hear the longing, haunting words sung and played so beautifully. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful talents with us, your grateful audience!
Oh my gosh Chris!!! I was mesmerized watching and listening to this! So darn beautiful!!! This is one of my favorites for sure!!! Vocals are amazing and the violin was superb!!! Loved it!
I never tire of this piece and your presentation has transported me beyond this tired realm of dust and decay. I hope that someday, I can ascend from this place to my permanent home with such beauty in my ears. I am trembling now in anticipation and joy.
I am very much in love with this, Chris. As I mentioned when watching the preview, it reminds me of my Mom, who was a wonderful violinist. She passed away in 2014. I recently uploaded a very unprofessional video, but a precious one, of her very last "concert," at our church, when she was 85 years old. I grew up with so many memories of beautiful violin music. Melissa plays in a very similar manner to my mom's style. Your voice blends beautifully with the violin and the gorgeous setting, as well. Thank you both very much.
RU-vid allows us to stumble upon work that will stay with us for years to come, sometimes forever. Andre Rieu's work with Mirusia on Time to say goodbye, and he again with Carmen Monarcha with the Habanera are amongst my favourites with this newly found meaningful work. Though I must admit to being moved by Scott McKenzie's San Francisco, I guess i see in it 'our opportunity lost.
OMG Chris! I didn't know you could also make yourself sound like a cello! Truly amazing, mesmerizing and downright awesome! I LOVED this one - well I love all your songs, but this one got to me tonight! Beautiful violinist, she's awesome too! Great job all around! God bless!
A while ago I had a US History class and when we got on the topic of the Civil War this song always and I mean ALWAYS played in the intro and credits of all 7 MOVIES we watched on the era, except it had no lyrics. Us high schoolers got really tired of the song, and I joked with the girl I had a crush on that if that stupid song plays again as the intro then I might flip a table. Of course it always played again and again and then I died of laughter from it, but I always found the song sweet no matter how annoying the repition was. Fast forward a few weeks and its a week before our Junior Prom. I confess to the girl I had a crush that I loved her and wanted to travel the world with her, and she felt the same! We decided a week prior to go to prom together, but now that we're dating, it made us look forward to it that much more 😊 Just 3 days before prom, just 4 days into our relationship when we planned out our college and future together, she tragically passed away from a car accident. The heartbreak and grief that followed hurt unbearingly. Flash forward 6 months to today, I never new Ashokan Farewell had lyrics, but it means that much more. The song represented to me the time I had with her since I met her in that history class, but the lyrics hit close to home and got me crying hard. I really really miss her, but I thank you for showing me this beautiful piece with lyrics added on. Im thinking on singing this at my wedding with whoever my next partner is to honor her. We'll see, and thank and God bless you guys ❤
@@ChrisRuppOfficial My pleasure. Many people are quick to criticise, but not so quick to give praise or show gratitude where it is due. It's nice to see and hear that even so long after posting the video, you still take time to reply to comments.
The sun is sinking low In the sky above Ashokan The pines and the willows Know soon we will part There's a whisper in the wind Of promises unspoken And a love that will always Remain in my heart My thoughts will return To the sound of your laughter The magic of moving as one And a time we'll remember Long ever after The moonlight and music And dancing are done Will every song we've sung Stay with us forever? Will you dance in my dreams Or my arms until then? Under the moon The mountains lie sleeping Over the lake stars shine They wonder if you and I Will be keeping The magic of music Or leave them behind Ooooooh Farewell Mmmmm
