Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Ashokan Farewell Summer Hoot 2018

The Summer Hoot is concluded when Jay Ungar and Molly Mason with Mike+Ruthy play Ashokan Farewell.

[@dwayneloftice2326]

No more beautiful tune has ever been written! I play it daily on my fiddle and tears run down my face.

[@Cladman3001]

One of the most beautiful melodies ever written.

[@landslave8367]

This melody will endure. Timeless. Posterity will know it.

[@jimmoos2557]

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 :)

[@imgoingtocountdownfromthir4580]

The most bittersweet music in history, always melts the heart of a cold hearted Englishman !

[@maureentuohy8672]

Oh, this song! 💔 Every time. So deep, melodic, and heart renching. I can't even! Brilliant.

[@dannyhughes4177]

This masterpiece never fails to touch me deeply. It is melancholy, yet peaceful and soothing, kind of like childhood memories.

[@Jerry-fn5nx]

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

[@jimmysimms2399]

When the second violin joins in playing the harmony it's absolutely beautiful and very very moving.

[@JustFiddler]

betul

[@augustobraidotti6992]

Yea when that second violin kicks in, I just started crying. Too gorgeous.

[@sanfranciscobay]

Is the second instrument a Violin or Viola?

[@texasaggie75]

One of the most evocative fiddle tunes ever, and beautifully rendered. Thanks and appreciation!!

[@haeleth7218]

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.

[@deniseeulert2503]

Yes, it was the one piece in "The Civil War" that was not from the period.

[@keirbateman267]

​@@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.

[@Tessaogle79]

Thank you

[@janruudschutrups9382]

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!

[@raymonddixon7603]

Sounds like an Irish air. From Ireland, beautiful 💚💚🤍🤍🧡🧡

[@sentimentaloldme]

_I loved this melody since the moment I heard it many years ago...Beautiful_

[@sentimentaloldme]

P.S....I"try" a cover of this on my channel..♪♫

[@JustFiddler]

aku juga

[@suea.swlondon7799]

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

[@ericlevy553]

Lovely indeed

[@rokndady]

True beauty... this brings tears to my eyes every time...

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

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.

[@brucesheehe6305]

An American classic by a musical genius.

[@rogerpoindexter2328]

My hope is that someone plays this at my funeral. Simply beautiful.

[@jamesmorgan5751]

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.

[@jasminerosemeredith4752]

this is something more magical than most people will even realize.

[@dannyskyabdan2931]

Magical, Heavenly, Wonderful all superlatives..... the Music of The Soul.❤

[@bjburb8334]

This is the greatest statement of who they are.

[@juliarichmond5904]

I had the same thought. There is this loveliness that seems unrecognized by some of the bystanders.

[@milla698]

This song will never get old

[@NawDawgTheRazor]

Splendid, transcendental music that takes you to another place, another time.

[@allonesame6467]

💖The hugging and whooping at the end!💖

[@redtoper]

When this song is played properly it moves me to tear. Your version moved me to tear. Fantastic job!

[@twistknit1]

They wrote it

[@kensils2584]

Now... that is music... my smile is gently flowing... thank you so much!

[@cassywagner7971]

I will never forget when you played at the Normaway in Cape Breton..The Island was Blessed to have had you play there.

[@jackiebrown4795]

So Beautiful, this made me cry. Don't stop playing.

[@vincentdevitt7685]

Haunting and Timeless melody ! BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@arthurriechert6473]

Just lovely. I got kind of teary eyed listening to it.

[@JakeyFlakey100]

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

[@Bluegrassfan01]

As awesome as I have heard it played. Thank you, Jay, Molly and all others for this version.

[@armandogonzales9304]

I will have the "Ashokan Farewell" played at my wedding or my funeral. Do not cry for me....

[@AndrewSmith-uz8bg]

Such beautiful and sad music at the same time!!!

[@ArnieLemke-zz8ct]

Fantastic tune and a great performance!

[@christurnell2363]

This is mind blowingly beautiful!

[@user-lz2dy9fr2p]

Just beautiful.

[@itsmemick1946]

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 ❤

[@dannielsen4431]

I love the duo fiddle harmonies

[@josebrito4694]

Bravo...Bravo...Congratulations for you all from me and all good people from Brasil.

[@mauriceperret5111]

Rien à ajouter, c'est merveilleusement délicieux, congratulations from France 💙

[@biancascott529]

Just absolutely lovely!!

[@lloydgraham4049]

Jay an Molley plus the others They always do well. Much appreciated

[@campbellbrand8038]

Always reminds me of that magnificent series by Ken Burns “The Civil War”

[@FELOINK]

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

[@larryhavel7066]

Fantastic soundtrack Ken Burns!

[@davidwelty9763]

Wish Mike had his banjo, still beautiful.

[@dottiebaker6623]

Just lovely.

[@ruthgunneson-poling1571]

How beautiful!!!

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

Masterful and always moving. It makes my heart feel joyful. Oh to have been in the midst with an Upright Double Bass.

[@daphnekivinen9482]

Thank you Molly and Jay! Remember the days when you visited Battle Ground, WA. Fun times!

[@jacklucking691]

What a beautiful song !!!! WOW......

[@peterrahill9263]

What a hoot!!

[@1683clifton]

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.

[@siggesaltens2663]

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 .

[@donsmanbcc]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@DavidHaile_profile]

Everyone knows this tune by now. It is interesting to follow the guitar chords as Molly plays them.

[@shamrock4500]

Such a beautiful tune,

[@condorc72]

Absolutely beautiful

[@conmcgrath7174]

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.

[@billkitchen1]

Fabuloso!

[@evelynwalsh6775]

Really beautiful. You've brought a lot of joy with this music

[@samdelaney3701]

One of my/if not my favorite melodies!❤

[@sheilaewall4426]

Excellent. I enjoyed it very much. Sweet

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

Wow! This brings out the emotions in me.

[@scottfulps2065]

Magic.

[@karensnodgrass8109]

Divinely inspired!

[@michiganman5341]

Beautiful

[@freewill1114]

I think God put this tune into Jay Ungar's mind. It instantly effects people as though it comes from Heaven..

[@clairey6407]

Fantastic!

[@brucejohnston6184]

Beautiful 🙂 Plangent is the word that springs to mind.

[@Famdoc1000]

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.

[@deniseeulert2503]

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.

[@rogerstephenson5639]

Beautiful!

[@alexanderhamilton8585]

I wish it would on forever.

[@ericlevy553]

great 2022 hoot.. see everyone next year

[@sueandsherm]

Delightful!❤❤

[@bobfoote4606]

Something in my eye.

[@michaelcoffey4654]

Every time I hear Scottish folk music, it sends a shiver down my spine. This is so peaceful.

[@JustFiddler]

is this trad scottish music?

[@brandoncruise6398]

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.

[@christinequinn5355]

This tune was composed by Jay Ungar, the violinist who is playing it here.

[@JustFiddler]

@@christinequinn5355 matur suksma

[@JustFiddler]

@@brandoncruise6398 matur suksma

[@stevemurtagh8071]

Love it !! 🤗☘️☘️

[@WilliamStronghold]

Amazing

[@SydneyBristow0788]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@kengossett8052]

Dang! This is fantastic! Makes me squeek!

[@ElsaMae99]

tears

[@JO-mg6xc]

I love this family. I wish it was my family...

[@JO-mg6xc]

thank you

[@richardvedder776]

Gets better as they warm up.

[@palref]

Sounds really good when played back at three-fourths the tempo.

[@maureenmartin4730]

Lovely

[@Indylimburg]

... Sullivan Ballou died a week later at the First Battle of Bull Run.

[@kenneth7826]

Moving...bravo

[@noraemma6809]

Sound like Believe me In all those Endearing Charms

[@joseph2832]

Every fiddler from NY should know how to play this one.

[@andrewharmon7929]

That was moving!

[@JO-mg6xc]

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

[@JustFiddler]

aku suka sekali lagu ini. matur suksma jay

[@kennethmotolenich9820]

This makes me love my country more Terminal cancer but happy to know I’m dying an American

[@mellow-jello]

Ashokan Farewell needs to be archived in the Smithsonian for all time, a piece of Americana, when times had centred around the Constitution, baseball, and jazz, when the arts were free from big business.

[@stephenhenion8304]

The Man Himself 🎶🎵🎶

[@mickcostigan8042]

Ask him to play. The rose of Tralee

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

"Modelled" on an old Scottish melody. (which means plagerised in a modern sense). But many of the great composers did the same.

[@Sunshine-Light]

It made me cry…. Not a Irish man in sight 😂😂😂😂