Midnight on the Water/Bonaparte's Retreat Jay Ungar Molly Mason

[@bobbyer6838]

I can't believe this is the same Jay Ungar when we were friends at the High School of Music and Art in 1963 in NYC. We both lived in the Bronx. It's been decades since the last time I saw him. He was a terrific violinist when he was just 17.

[@vickiegann2776]

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[@Ravenscaller]

They don't just fiddle around do they? Midnight is hauntingly beautiful

[@BusterKitten]

I love it whenever we get a history of the music being played, helps to appreciate it even more.

[@ericolmeda9150]

The melody is how I hope 2020 finishes out.

[@benjaminjenkins732]

oh dear, lol

[@joannehack7588]

Sorry

[@nonamesplease6288]

This is the best performance I've heard of these old standards. Top notch!

[@richardbunting1031]

Lovely piece. This demonstrates perfectly Ms Mason's sensitivity in the way she augments the soloist without being showy.

[@davewilson4058]

So much beautiful music in the World and I have only scratched the surface. These two pieces, especially Midnight on the Water, are particularly fine and I've just heard them for the first time . I only knew of Bonaparte's Retreat from another Country Song which mentioned it, but I'd never heard it 'til now. Superb rendition by the Player's. THANK YOU.

[@petercallaghan9851]

Then Jay took it to Transatlantic Sessions and - thank God - the world got to hear this wonderful piece of music.

[@davidkyle5017]

Goes straight to my heart, I love this music!

[@mikepierce6883]

I remember being a young boy listening to my music teacher talk about how instrumental music tells a story. At the time that made no sense to me. 30 years later i totally understand. This song bring me to tears everytime i listen to it.

[@andrealarson8980]

Three thoroughbred musicians, champions all. Wonderful arrangement and performance.

[@tubemagpie]

Some music/tunes bring tears unbidden to my eyes. Such a tune is Midnight on the Water as was the effect ,at aged 13, of hearing Sibelius 2nd Symphony whilst standing in my Grandmother's kitchen. Tishimingo Blues too.

[@c_farther5208]

This violinist is the best ever. He is one with his instrument and knows how to make it perform.

[@patrickbukowski9667]

he's a fiddler, just to correct you

[@halvey123]

Thank you for posting this beautiful music. Should be mandatory for students of music and dance.

[@dulcimama]

This is such a great version of “Midnight on the Water” and such a cool treatment of “Bonaparte’s Retreat”. Thank you!

[@EarlRausch]

I love to watch Molly read there faces, even her small single notes add wonderment. To all of you who play, what a wonderful thing it must be.

[@danielstolte3492]

It truly is a wonderful thing. This still is the most beautiful and haunting rendering of this tune that I know of. My wife and I recently had a little guy, so I'm learning this tune on my guitar right now, to play to him as a lullaby. I just spent an hour rewinding the video to watch Molly's playing, and where exactly she puts her little walks and chord changes.

[@MichaelHarvill98]

It's a curse to be a musician.

[@sheev11]

@@MichaelHarvill98 So very, very true. I am 72 years old and have been studying violin/fiddle now for three years. Learn an instrument, it is easy. Yeah, right.

[@johnraymonda8960]

@@MichaelHarvill98 Ah! So that's the solution--I find me a witch to put a curse on me so I can be a musician instead of just a wannabe. Wish me luck.

[@karenroberts2736]

totally agree 🙂

[@sylvestermergatroid1334]

Seeing jay perform this brought me back to when I took fiddle lessons from him, 40yrs ago or so. I still have his breakdown of midnight on the water and bonepartes retreat on cassette tape. He helped me get my 1st decent bow. I probably could have been a better student but his prowess with the fiddle was mighty intimidating to a 15yr old!!!

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

Copeland's Rodeo came out In 1946... Commissioned By Agnes DeMille... This piece they are playing is Part of Rodeo. My Father Was a Rodeo rider in 1946. I think of him when I hear it.

[@pjones7012]

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

[@traumamama2007]

Mesmerizing, especially the last half of Midnight on the Water.

[@barbarashort8794]

Molly, you're a STAR. Beautifully and sensitively executed. xx

[@AikiFuz]

The guitar harmonics for the first part of Bonaparte’s Retreat feel like some sort of masterclass in accompaniment.

[@xrekcor]

Wow just wow! And Molly what a solid cool calm groove player that guitar just kept ticking over

[@kurtiserikson7334]

This caresses my ears and makes me want to flip flap jacks in the morning for someone I love.

[@fmcnally]

What?

[@theambitiousduck]

@@fmcnally 😆

[@matthewfulk4124]

Masters! This is so beautiful! I would have had a hard time not dancing had i been there! Amazing!!!

[@violinverena1234]

Such fantastic musicians! Lovely to listen to all day :-)

[@callum1131]

This is literally the most amazing thing i've ever heard!

[@steamhick]

The gift of music! to play and to listen. A language we all understand. Wonderful.

[@kirbycat]

Subtle and mighty beautiful version.

[@bradslepicka9762]

Wonderful music played by outstanding musicians!

[@dyerstraite]

How in the world could ANYONE give this a thumbs down? Are you out of your mind?

[@johnraymonda8960]

I can't figure it out either.

[@allenhanford]

Some people are never happy

[@stephenabelsr]

Simplistic and beautiful. What music should be.

[@greenshp]

Huh. I would never call that "simplistic" - those are accomplished musicians! I might call it "simple".

[@garykaufman8128]

Excellent, great to listen to such musicians...great talent!

[@RubyCrockettsolitude]

Perfection at its finest..

[@MarkKislich]

Eerily Beautiful...

[@caiocfcs]

Amazing! So soothing and peaceful.. well done guys!

[@ericnewman3352]

been attending Fiddle and Dance Camp for many years , andlove everything Jay and Molly do ! The Judson Mem. Church has special meaning because I belong to N.Y.C. Friends of Clearwater , and we meet there.

[@carlwilson4375]

I just saw Jay & Molly tonight in Morristown NJ. The talking and story telling is part of the show. I had a great time. Great show.

[@fiddlemusik]

Interesting tidbits shared, TY! Both beautiful renditions of favorite American classics.

[@Walking-the-coast]

Stunning, real music.

[@marjoriecoxfabian5054]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@tribulationcoming]

The acoustics ad great sonic ambience. This is the sound of old, before amplification and excellent musicians makes it all more beautiful.

[@loralynstaples5483]

Yeah, Molly! I LOVE your walking bass....it adds SO much to the tune!

[@lindapickering4128]

Super! Love those guys. We always try and get to their concerts when they come to the Portland area.

[@Vocela]

Absolutely awesome.

[@matthewfulk4124]

One of my new favorite videos! Thanks for the context at the beginning! "stimulus funding"!

[@susansmeltzer3001]

I love being introduced to new music and new artists (to me) on youtube. :D

[@mikedo6]

I just love that Cajun 'drone'...been listening to this all day! Amazing....despite what SOME numbnuts below say. :)

[@ashishsikarwar7578]

Truly remarkable and beautiful 🎶

[@danielciurro4742]

Perfect, Absolutely perfect!

[@patmurphy389]

ty so much for posting this, excellent job!!enjoyed it!

[@alexquiroz9945]

Beautifully played!

[@brendawighton7548]

Fantastic playing 2 great tunes. 👍🎻

[@inglesconalan5360]

Great music and playing. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@Gayle339]

Beautiful! Nice to see Molly's initial apprehension turn to a smile. Just love that old Gibson!

[@paulpoulin1200]

Ahhhhhhh! .............Thank you!!!

[@jedmarum]

Beautiful!!!

[@josephstanski5180]

Wow! Such beauty. Well done.

[@juddeemaxwell7590]

So lovely! ❤️

[@stepno]

Jay, Paul & Molly ought to tour as the Stimulus Trio! :-)

[@John-wr6yo]

Paul has been to my town many,many times to perform. I love it when he plays the Hardanger fiddle.

[@taskforceonnationalandhome7023]

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

[@Vocela]

Mine too. It's exactly what I was thinking.

[@EMDEEism]

Music that is timeless

[@rockdrumr2772]

Aaron Copland's Hoedown (on his work, Rodeo), was based on a field recording he heard from the Library of Congress, mistakenly listed on KZbin as William H. Stepp's Bonaparte's Retreat, which was really called Napoleon's Bony Part. Notice on Stepp's recording found on KZbin ("Bonaparte's Retreat" ~ William H. Stepp, 1937), at 00:22, where he says, while playing, "Now this [undecipherable], the 'bony' part. That's the 'bony' part." (The undecipherable word may be "next" or "makes".) You can hear, on KZbin, Audrey Williams - Bonaparte's Retreat, Hank Williams Bonaparte's Retreat, and others that show how different Bonaparte's Retreat is to Hoedown, and what Jay Ungar and Molly Mason are playing above, which sounds great, by the way! But, it is Napoleon's Bony Part (or, Bonypart), not Napoleon's Retreat, as others have thought.

[@chriscarre3924]

+Rock Drumr blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2013/11/bill-stepp-aaron-copland-and-bonapartes-retreat/ Looks the Library of Congress folklorist has already corrected you on this: blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2013/11/bill-stepp-aaron-copland-and-bonapartes-retreat/#comment-286990 I'd recommend citing your source on your dubious claim, please.

[@carolkittenheart5513]

Just love it!

[@212729h]

How good is that . Fantastic stuff .

[@MrPaddymarley]

wonderful! Happy Easter all!

[@GibsonTB11]

Love those bass runs on guitar

[@Famdoc1000]

Flawless performance.

[@dancingqueen201105]

WOW!!!! Wonderful!!!

[@mothmagic1]

And that melody comes from an old Scottish Bagpipe tune which is actually a march

[@rebelrider9510]

Es una composición hermosa 💚🎧🎩🌹🌹🌹🌞🌹🌞🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@gjothesen]

My favorite video on the younterwebtubes.

[@weinerexplosion]

Oh those pineys, the hills and hollers speak....... and I understand and love 'em back

[@ctb2814]

wow! That's some nice artistry.

[@Pteromandias]

Here's another thing. I can listen to folk music from 12th century England. Music that has persisted throughout the ages. One of my favorite most cryptic songs of that time is one called The Cutty Wren. Survived 800 years without a dime of stimulus.

[@arasley]

You know, most musicians and creative types back then had patrons-- often royal or nobles. That was the feudal version of "stimulus." Not to mention many, many of the traditional American folk songs were collected in the depression by people working in the WPA- FDR's employment stimulus project. Even now, the Smithsonian-- a government institution, not to mention many public universities and state museums-- assemble recordings and songbooks of traditional music. Stimulus rocks. :)

[@deirdreconley1000]

.

[@woolyimage]

No dimes just pounds, shillings and pence. A nations culture is invaluable.

[@procarpenter1788]

@@arasley stimulus is great! But folk tunes definitely did not have royalty as patron.

[@Pteromandias]

@@arasley Difference is that was their own money.

[@tracyyucikas7179]

I *seriously* liked this performance

[@hunterdowdle5204]

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

[@jeanvaljeanist]

i don't know how i got here but i'm sure glad i came....not familiar with any of these folks before tonight but that is fine playing. second song i recognized as lifted by Emerson Lake and Palmer in their song 'Hoedown'....

[@seannamadra5675]

Lovely,lovely!

[@veefriend4201]

Artists extraordinaire!

[@robertandrews3709]

My daughter is learning this song and she loves it! She plays the violin.

[@daigo1952]

Jay has got some really neat hats! (I'm a hat person, as well as someone who loves this music.)

[@billstokes6740]

looks like a Stetson

[@dalepippin3345]

Amazing! I'm a huge fan of those playing, and those it is dedicated to! Tip of the hat to Benny Thomasson!

[@kenelkins1841]

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.

[@StepvanDan]

so sweet thank you

[@sophiaeloisea]

I’m from East Tennessee and live in Colorado. This transported me straight back home to the Appalachian mountains. Thank you, so very very beautiful.

[@kinky_Z]

Ah...Jay Unger...my god! heaven...

[@pttj07]

Thank you

[@Paul.Sellers]

I love that Molly never takes her eyes off Jay's as they work through this.

[@MrIbgrant]

+Paul Sellers Yes, I like that too. Still in love and communicating beautifully after all those years.

[@TexExpatriate1]

There is a lot more to it than that. Two musicians working together communicate through eye contact in ways most people do not comprehend.

[@davidwollman7581]

Paul Sellers johnny cash give my love. To rose

[@sammyblackchow9541]

It's more than eye contact. I think it's more like soul contact :-)

[@dalepage5511]

Never?

[@Boveyphil]

Wonderful!

[@flowersofthefield340]

A Beautifull Melody 🎶 ❤ 🍺🍺🍺

[@user-vd8ij4ld8m]

Love your music

[@marthacain1468]

My first dance on my PAPA'S SHOES~

[@margarethester4737]

My first Dums by Martha Kane Martha Kay playing my first dance cancel

[@PaulComis]

Delightful!

[@mccurryburg]

I love this beautiful music. If you haven't heard Kate Wolf sing Midnight on the Water, you really should lock it up.

[@martiemutsch7461]

I love that they credit earlier collectors for this music. Wonder if Copeland did?

[@greenshp]

No, he didn't. However, it was considered public domain and no copyright, since it was so old and the origin untraceable (no one knows who first played it). So legally he didn't have to... but I'm with you, it would have been nice to do from an ethical standpoint.

[@Esus4]

It started as a slow sad Irish tune from the 19th century. So it was definitely in the public domain. In the 1950s it became a hit country tune.

[@Bob1Mack]

"That's popular music. It was popular before anybody could make money off it." Vic Mullen used to have a show on CBC radio which gave him a free hand to choose the music. He came out with that assessment just as an A.P. Carter record ended.

[@garykaufman8128]

Artistry at it's finest!

[@norawaltz8231]

Sweet sweet fiddle music💞

[@maytons]

This reminded me of an old commercial. "Beef... It's what's for dinner."

[@309west]

Dale Paul Woodiel, Jr. is the other fiddle Player

[@markengleman6841]

thanks for filling in that blank