Ashokan Farewell from the film "The Civil War" by Jay Ungar 

This is in the memory of the 720,000 lives lost during the America Civil War 😢 1861 - 1865.

This was played at the NYC Fire Department Memorial Service held at Madison Square Garden for the 343 FDNY Firefighters killed on 9-11.....not a dry eye in the house. Rest In Peace Brothers

We played this at my dads funeral 3 weeks ago he was massivly into the civil war miss you loads dad❤💔 rip.❤

Good god this is an outstanding version, these kids more than nailed it. Still one of the most beautiful songs ever written

When I am having a rough time, and I just can't to shake the negative feelings, this song sends me to a place within my mind where I can leave all my problems at the foot of the cross, and just worship the Lord in all his glory. I have found no other song that does this for me.

The most Beautiful "Farewell" song ever written. I have asked it be played at my memorial. I'm of Scottish decent, Immigrants that settled the Appalachian chain from North Carolina to Alabama in the Earliest Days of Nations Begining. I recently heard the words to this melody. Simply beautiful and will cause tears to flow. This young Lady and the orchestra did a Wonderfully moving rendition of Ashokan. Ken Burns choose well this ancient folk song for his series *The Civil War*. One can never hear it and not remember the Brave ,Courageous sacrifice from both South and North families of those years that tore America apart Within! And now the threat of such a thing to happen again is heartbreaking to me. Did we ,have we, Not Learned anything from WARS that rob us of our Best Generations of Young Men and Women? I fear not. American Democracy has been hard Fought for and Harder Still to Maintain. Of course for sure our Nation ,like all nations who strive for Justice, Freedom and the Human Rights to live an Equal, Fair and Peaceful existence on this planet Must Make these sorrowful Sacrifices to Protect ,Defend and Maintain our Nation from the constant Threats .Yet there will Always be the Dark Forces of Power Hungry, Greed Driven, Mean Spirited Wolves in Sheep's Clothing to stir Hate and Resentment! Peace Be Yours Friend who reads this, Peace Healing and Love to All.🙏♥️✌️😷✨🗽🇺🇲

This song always brings tears of heartache when I think of all the tragedy that Americans brought on one another. 😢😢😢

This beautiful tune was written by Jay Unger for the farewell ceremony at the Asokan Festival in 1984. Ken Burns appropriated it for his documentary on the Civil War.

One of the greatest and most melancholy songs ever written...IMHO. Haunting...and stunning performance here...

It is meant to be played the way you chose to play it; this is absolutely beautiful.

For some reason, I always think of The Battle of Franklin when I hear this song...Franklin, Tennessee , November 30, 1864

I don't get it... how in the world can there be thumbs down for this... whether you 'like' this type of music or not, these guys are great !

Such mature playing. Y'all, you are not supposed to know that the heart is a stringed instrument until you are forty.💔

My wife and I were both Civil War re-enactors in the '90's. Hearing this takes me back to those days when we strived for authenticity in every way in order to show the public the story of those terrible years in America, but also to learn and FEEL the experiences in those days (less the death, grief and terrible hardship).

These kids nailed it. Beautiful arrangement and perfect tempo (not rushed), and lots of feeling.

Having watched the Civil War Documentary several times, this tune always reminds me of it. I often lament the loss of the eloquence displayed in the language of the letters and diary entries written by the men who fought and died in that conflict. They would probably need a translator to understand what passes for the English language today compared to how it was spoken and written back in the day.

This song comes from heaven.

Wow. Wow again. This melody is hauntingly beautiful. When I learned it was a "new" composition, I was shocked. And I immediately recognized this as a timeless classic which will most certainly endure.

When you hear this live, WOW!! Thank you Jay Unger and Molly Mason !!!

This is the only tune I've ever heard that can bring tears to my eyes,, yet it has NO words!! Why??? There is something special about it and maybe someday someone will write the perfect words to it.

THAT is one of, if not the best renditions of Ashokan Farewell ever! Thank you so much!!!

Thank you so much for playing this so beautifully. I am an old Southern lady that had many many family members fight in the war between the states. I am longing for my lost mother that taught me in the ways of the Old South and a beautiful true belle. I miss my Daddy as well and so many are gone. This song stirs my soul and your wonderful version is bringing tears. They have done one of the most beautiful rendition's I have ever heard. Thank you and God Bless. It is a true gift.

Absolutely beautiful! These young kids certainly played it perfectly! Such talent.

Walked down the aisle to this

This is a truly emotionally tragic, yet beautiful performance!

Very moving. Great job, CAS Toronto!

My favorite is the Royal Marine Band's version. It's violinist was sublime. But, this version is excellent and the kids should take a bow.

Wow, well done to that orchestra! 👏

The emotions of this song ... what a lovely yet haunting rendition

Beautiful rendition of such a song past..these musicians done a perfect job !!

This musical peace is sad reminder of the 600,000 people killed in the A merican civil war. I know this is 2024 but I feel their loss everytime I this played.This is their song of their last full measure of devotion to their causes. So sad.

Beautiful piece played beautifully by all, well done to the soloist.

One the most beautiful and simple tunes ever written. My husbands favorite and when he died a few months ago this was played as my farewell to him as I know too that one day we shall meet again. He had two authentic Civil War swords that crisscrossed at the clay urn used to hold his ashes. Rest easy my love for our paths will cross one day soon.

Love when the flutes come in, so dramatic. Well, well done.

I’m not sure after 7 decades on this planet there could possibly be a sweeter sound than this. Yes, I am a First generation reproduction of a Confederate Cavalry Officer who lost his life July 3 1863.

Awesome Thanks

Wonderful: to the violinist and other instruments. I’ve seen many interpretations of this exceptional number, including violins. It’s such a powerful message to go with the music it has been used in movies.

Wonderful, but especially so near the end when all the violins come in...wow! Powerful! Moving! Lovely!

Bravo , well done , very beautiful.

DAMMMMMN. This was good. Loved every second.

What a wonderful arrangement, its complex, yet not over the top.

Combine this beautiful piece of music Ken Burns brilliant documentary then add the perfect voice over of David Mccollough we have a masterpiece worth hearing again and again

thanks a lot for making my cry

Great rendition of a wonderfully touching song! Always brings a tear to my eye...

Beautiful just beautiful.

Beautiful. As always with this piece, I never want it to stop. What a lovely arrangement this is; subtle, gentle and capturing the essence of the piece perfectly. Well done everyone :)

It’s about the music, that transcends above the form and interpretation

Holy crap! I'm a huge fan of this piece since first hearing it back in 1990, and yet I've never come across this video before. This is the first and, so far, only full orchestral version of it I've ever heard, and I love it! Paraphrasing Jay Unger himself, 'People are surprised to find it isn't a vintage tune from the Civil War era, but written by a young Jewish guy lamenting the end of teaching band camp in the 80s!' Even a pretty young Asian girl violinist can perfectly capture the emotional impact in her performance if it.. 👍

Absolutely beautiful and very beautifully done!!👍❤️👍👏✝️✝️🌹🛐🕎🛐✝️💕💓💗🎆🔯🌄💗🇺🇸

I have These Beautiful & Sweet Music I will Alway's Cherish With All My Heart Violin Music Is In My Heart Since I first Played A Violin In 6th Grade With My Beautiful Teacher Mrs Hendrix I Love You Forever... 1st Violin "Ashokan FareWell" Moderately By Jay Ungar💖💖💖🎶🎶🎶🌹🌹🌹

Very well done! From Pensacola, Florida, USA

Best I have heard this number played. God Bless

What a wonderful performance!! ♞

Just Fantastic Brilliant Performance Of A Very Moving Lament!

It’s such a sad song because I think of the vast waste of human life lost fighting a miserable civil war when I hear it.

Wonderful tune written for the award-winning American TV miniseries "The Civil War" produced, written and directed by Ken Burns

FANTASTIC! Wow...

The musicians play each note with perfection, and miss the intonation of the melody. Listen to Jay Ungar. Hear the message in the intonation.

Beautifully played

Such a beautiful piece of music, wakes up your soul.

Even Though I survived The Civil War I still Cry Whe I hear this Song....For My Long Lost Love of So Many Years Ago. And to this Day My Heart remains Unfulfillred Romantically

Wow. What a beautiful performance. Bravo, kids, Bravo.

Excellent orchestral rendition of Jay Ungar very sentimental piece. I enjoy playing it on the piano solo and have it on my Channel.

Beautiful. Thank you.

Fantastic!!! Marvelous!

BEAUTIFUL...

So wonderful teaches deep into your soul

Thank You for posting this.

this is a really nice performance

Just beautiful. Perfect.

Beautiful!

Absolutely fabulous!!!

A beautiful tribute to the glorious South. Well done.

Beautiful and beautifully done !!

How enjoyable...truly

Beautifully done!!

Beautiful

That was outstanding

Fantastic. Asian kids are AWESOME! They work hard, study hard, and they ACCOMPLISH great things!

Very nice,especially with the other instrument voices

Wonderful.

Awesome heart felt beautiful.😊

Very well done!

I can feel the era of the 1860s, the Civil War, the Tsatsuma rebellion, familia sending thier loved ones to war, enduring the crisis.

"Lovely...just lovely"!

So beautiful.

beautiful

Dear Sarah

Amazing job.

a nice arrangement, and very beautiful players, but it just doesn't have the same haunting fiddle sound.

beautiful job

Add Sullivan Ballou's letter to his wife...tears.

Perfect

Awesome piece. Masterpiece.

Words were actually written by Grian McGregor.

Absolutely beautiful and very beautifully done!!❤️🕎💓👍💗👏✝️💕🛐🇺🇸🔯🌄🎆

BRAVO!!

That is so pretty,

Wow.

Wonderful adaptation. Who is the soloist? Also wonderful.