Ashokan Farewell

[banjosuck]

Wow...Kicks butt!

[specialrider54]

I've always loved Jay's fiddle version of this. As a guitarist, I appreciate your posting this arrangement. Beautifully done!

[Gitfiddlemann]

@specialrider54

Thank you kindly. Jay's fiddle version is indeed wonderful. I was very happy to come across El McMeen's arrangement so I could give it a go on guitar.

[babahusain]

You play very well. Every note is so clear and timely. Your music brought tears to my eyes. Keep up the good work. Thank you for posting.

[Gitfiddlemann]

@babahusain

And thank you for your attentive listen and very supportive words.

It's much appreciated. Best to you as well.

[andynsherry09]

My late husband used to sit at the foot of the bed when I was having trouble sleeping and play this song until I fell asleep! This song means so very much to me and I am very glad that I came across your video! Thank you so much!

[Gitfiddlemann]

@andynsherry09 I’m very touched by your post, and happy that my recording was able to bring joy into what must still be a sad memory for you. Thanks again for your kind words, and all the best to you!

[tragicdeceit]

I would sell my organs to be able to play like this.

[Gitfiddlemann]

@tragicdeceit

Don't do that!!!

Just stick to a good and effective practice routine. It's within your grasp.

Thanks for the kind post.

[rtstephen]

Simply beautiful! 

[Gitfiddlemann]

@rtstephen

Thanks a lot!

[johnkiersten]

Wow! - Excellent in every way! Are tabs available for this arrangement? Thanks and keep the music coming.

[Gitfiddlemann]

@johnkiersten

Thanks! and sorry for the late reply.

Yes, they are available. Let me know.

[adzrfn]

Beautifully played. And recorded. How did you mic it?

[Gitfiddlemann]

@adzrfn

Thanks for the listen and kind words!

I think for this tune I used a pair of AKG C1000S condenser mics. Not the best in the world but I get good results with them. I usually fiddle with the placement until it sounds right. This particular guitar (Blanchard 00-12 fretter) records amazingly well though, so I'm fortunate to have it.

Thanks again!

[adzrfn]

@Gitfiddlemann

It has an amazingly warm and clear tone. I have a Collings Mahogany/Spruce OM1 and plan to teach it this arrangement ASAP. Thanks again.

[Nillbugwtw]

WOW. That was amazing!

[Gitfiddlemann]

@Nillbugwtw

Thank you much! I appreciate it.

[stellbo]

This was just one of the best 3:28 I ever spent. That was just wonderful thank you.

[Gitfiddlemann]

@stellbo

Thanks for listening stellbo. I appreciate it!

[CelestialBroker]

That was nicely done. And anytime a kitty comes in to give approval, you know you've got something special.

[Gitfiddlemann]

@CelestialBroker

You bet. She doesn't make an appearance in many of them, so I alwys need to do better! :-)

[striker501]

subscribed. :)

[Gitfiddlemann]

@striker501

Thanks for the kind words Striker!

[striker501]

I've seen your videos, and I must say, you are a very talented player with feeling and precision. I'm hooked on this tune anywhere I can find the tabs?

Cheers.

[tnguitarist]

Simply beautiful.

[Gitfiddlemann]

Thanks much!

Most of the credit goes to Jay Ungar, and El McMeen.

[baldplum]

Lovely!

[Gitfiddlemann]

Thank you much for your listen!

[ScottAIIyn]

Beautifully played, Andre! I've been working on Larry Pattis' version lately. Your recording makes me want to dig into El's version, too!

How did I miss your YouTube channel? I just now noticed your post about it on the AGF!

[Gitfiddlemann]

Hey Scott!

Nice to meet up with you again, and thanks for the kind words. Let me know if you want to take a look at El's version. I also have Larry's but El's felt smoother to me under the fingers.

Yeah, I just discovered AGF. I'm a little slow! :-)

Thanks again,

Andre

[soulsistah100]

Lovely melody with beautiful and sensitive playing. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Gitfiddlemann]

Thanks soulsistah! I appreciate your listen and comments.

[willysunday]

Awesome! I love El's arrangement and you add some pizzazz that makes it your own. Fantastic sounding guitar too. I'll be back... hitting the subscription button now.

willy

[Gitfiddlemann]

Hey Willy,

Thanks so much for your listen and kind words!

Yeah, This little 00-12 fretter is a good one, no doubt.

Thanks for subscribing too! I appreciate the support.

Best,

Andre

[elmcmeen]

Very nice playing. Thanks for investing time in the tuning and arrangement.

Of course, Jay Unger is "the man" on this wonderful tune!

El McMeen

[Gitfiddlemann]

El,

Many thanks for your post and kind words. It's much appreciated and very encouraging for me to hear.

Your arrangement of this tune really made it special for me. Thanks again!

Best,

Andre

[elmcmeen]

I'd like to hear some more of your playing.

Best,

El

[zacharron]

Beautifully played. Perfect.

Zane

[Gitfiddlemann]

Thanks for the listen Zane!

Best,

Andre

[phelpsflats]

Beautiful playing on a beautiful tune Andre! Its one of those tunes which would fit easily into the Scottish or Irish tradition as well as the American tradition. As always a joy to see and hear you play!

Best Wishes

Mark

[Gitfiddlemann]

Mark,

It's nice to hear from you my friend. Hope you have been making great music as always. I still play your recent tunes on my car CD.

I think you are absolutely right. The inspiration for this melody and tune most certainly originates from your your part of the world, with perhaps a layering of American fiddle tradition to complete the picture.

Thanks so much for your post. Hope to hear from you soon.

Best,

Andre

[scrubmacdub]

hey man, great tune. the cat was loving it too :) keep em coming. ben

[Gitfiddlemann]

Hey Ben,

Thanks.

Yeah, my sweet cat Mila. One of my biggest fans! :-)

[matzac97]

superb ! ;-))

[Gitfiddlemann]

Thanks matzac!

[ddanze]

nice.  regular tuning?? thnx

[Gitfiddlemann]

Hello,

Thanks.

The tuning is CGDGAD, which is the adopted tuning of El McMeen, the arranger of the piece. El's work for some years now has been exclusively in this tuning, which works great for his material.

[tarkineWild]

I luv the tunning for this piece as it gives it a peaceful and haunting quality

Great play

[Gitfiddlemann]

Indeed it does. The tuning lends itself perfectly for the tune. This may have in fact prompted El McMeen to give this one a go. I'm certainly happy that he did! :-)

Thanks for your post!

[lucianocraveiro]

This tune is so so so beautiful.

Thank you, my great friend.

[Gitfiddlemann]

Hi Luciano,

Thank you my dear friend for your very kind words. Hope to hear more of your music very soon.

Best,

Andre

[Qpidon]

you are one of my youtube fav's! I sincerely hope one day we'll meet!

Regards,

Your friend,

Pascal

[Gitfiddlemann]

Pascal my friend, thanks!

It's great to see that you're still around! You've been very quiet on the music front. Hope all is well with you. Yes, it would be nice to meet one day and share some quality time with a couple of guitars!

Best,

Andre