Ashokan Farewell - Violin, Guitar & Bass

[Thi5i5MyUniqu3N4m3]

Little dead behind the eyes there. Anyone else channeling The Culps from SNL during the intro?

[clarebannerman]

Now I remember it was used as background music for "Makem and Clancy" record. You play it beautifully.

[clarebannerman]

Beautiful...for some unknown reason the melody reminded me of The Resting Chair by Tom Anderson...diff.tune though...I can't put the link here but if you look under "Fiddles & Mandocello" on my channel ..........

[ScottishFiddleLesson]

lovely

[CarrickSam]

One of the nicest arrangements I've heard!

[axeholme2]

Nice version

[nccfiddlar]

@jpachechek/ wow- I'm trying to make it about the girl- and you're making a soap opera about it, calling me names, and telling me to take a music-appreciation class...sorry to offend you(the care-taker?) of this video- you have some videos? I'll make every effort NOT to watch them, if you're this avid about someone elses business. Jesus loves you too!

[jpechacek80]

OK, I suppose it is pointless to help someone who is a ignorant as you.

[MrJCinLA]

My favorite song. Thanks for posting this!

[flunkyjo]

Very talented young lady.  Plays effortlessly and beautifully.

[nccfiddlar]

@jp...something, well it doesn't matter/

Anyway getting it back to being About the girl fiddle playing in the video... Way to go! I feel that your talent in this song is explosive! Your style is clean and polished. If you happen to post a version of this song with your honest personal interpretation(possibly without rhythm), it would be top-notch! I hope you do, because your style speaks louder than most fiddle players I've heard playing this song...keep it up!

[jpechacek80]

@nccfiddlar / Obviously, you've never heard of Paul Tilman on Bass or Bob Wills on Guitar, who provided in your words the "constraining rhythmic box". Yes Katie did a great job, along with her accompaniment. Your comments remind of the Nashville "Rash" that emphasizes individual stardom, to sell commercial records. I suggest you take a music appreciation class to learn about the effects of harmony using a variety of instruments. That is necessary to create a tasteful piece of music.

[jpechacek80]

I have fiddled along with her and appreciated the "rhythmic box" despite the possibility of baptist roots. I feel glad if she has a religious upbringing. I like blending in with other musicians regardless of their religious upbringing. Maybe you should try it, it might make you less cynical.

[RedHeadRadulf83]

so well played! :)

[puppylove8997]

Ohhh.... absolutely gorgeous. :')

[19asterix65]

Mit abstand das best gespielte Ashokan bei Youtube. Ich liebe diesen Song, er wird seit 13 Jahren als opener zum Civil War History Ball in Kassel gespielt. Einfach nur schön zu hören.

[nccfiddlar]

though this piece will never make one person famous in their own right...by far the best soul i've felt...i mean...given the rhythmic box she was confined in...slow it down? or possibly less guitar itself???? this fiddle, true fiddle player might have a chance in the music world...shoot, i bet she is working for less than what she is worth now...??? c'mon, this girl has rhythm and skill, why contain it to a metronome that possibly her family contains her baptist-roots to..? she has talent!

[jpechacek80]

@nccfiddlar /Your "insight" is amazing. I never realized that the purpose of music was to make one individual famous. Maybe that is what is wrong with so much of the commercialized so-called "music" coming out of Nashville.

[Dooglie1]

@nccfiddlar The rhythmic box she was "confined in" is due to the song being a waltz, which was played in 3/4 time. If she went out on her own, the dancers would be stepping on one another's shoes.

[hawaiihomeelectronic]

This was also a song Sean played at Amy's celebration of Life. Since it made everyone cry he played Chicken Reel right after and Had everyone Laughing I wish he didn't smash his Violin

[benkit49]

Not sure when Jay Ungar wrote this but I used to hear my great uncle play an almost identical melody on the fiddle....he told me that he learned it from his grandfather who came here from Scotland.

[marinadedave]

Great job on a wonderful song!

[TennisChamp59]

This sounds really good! You make playing the violin look so easy!

[halbie71]

Excellent!!! I always respect & admire those individuals who preserve our American heritage/roots thru music. My hat is off to you!!!

[rskurow]

Beautiful, you and the music you create. Thanks.

[ke4bss]

Does anyone know of lyrics to this song? I have heard there are lyrics.

[ke4bss]

I would totally marry this lady. Id bake her pies and bacon, and flap jacks and goober peas., and fat back...and then we wuld make White children.

[ke4bss]

Thank you for the introduction Buella and Flossy. Now Sissy and Bobby will entertain us with an old but true rendition of Ashoken Farewell. "Lawrence Welk"

[mnpd007]

Seems like you can't post a video without all the armchair critics coming out. I accept no criticism unless the critic posts the link where he has his video showing how its really done.

[mnpd007]

She's a very good violinst. The violin is a bitch to master. Simply fretting a guitar in time will make a passable sound, but a violinist has so many other factors to put together, otherwise the thing sounds like a cat fight.

[eastoff1]

the waltz version RUINED the song.

[BdaChange]

@eastoff1 Ashokan Farewell IS a waltz -- yes, "in the style of a Scottish lament", but a waltz nonetheless.

[accuratedude]

This was the theme to Ken Burns' series on the Civil War. I thought it was a Civil War tune, but of course, it's not. The series used to be on YouTube,but  the lawyers got a hold it, so of course it's gone. I recommend it highly.

[stevesprinceofsteaks]

Loosen that bow a little and let that axe talk. Like your playing.

[pogeybait4883]

Again, Jay Unger wrote this song as a Scottish lament. "lament" meaning an extreme feeling of sadness or loss. He wrote this song after the end of a summer camp at Shokan, one that was extremely intense and moving to him. The song was intended to express how sad he was. I dont think a waltz is how he intended this song at all.

[BdaChange]

@pogeybait4883 Strange then that he recorded it on "Waltz of the WInd" long before PBS got hold of it.

[pogeybait4883]

In reference to SloverJD's comment, this song was NOT written as a waltz. If you pay any attention to Jay Unger, this song was written as a Scottish lament.

[Mr9111950]

but dos'nt it work so well in the waltz time..

[FeSo4man]

@pogeybait4883

exactly! :-)

[BdaChange]

@pogeybait4883 A waltz musically refers any song written in triple meter (3/4, 6/8) as well as the specific dance which is performed with such a song. "Lament" refers to any song (regardless of time signature or tempo) written to convey grief or sadness. Ashokan Farewell is both a waltz and a Scottish style lament.

[geologydotcom]

Nice work! One of the nicest presentations of this song that I have heard. Thank you!

[karlkaki]

Hey, this is a really nice version! I myself like the country flavour it has, although I also like the version for example that the Nashville chamber orchestra plays.

[drivebytruckerz]

A single piece of black cloth behind the performers would have not revealed this was taped in someone's living room. None the less, a good performance.

[nottingham209]

Katie, you play awesome! Keep up your good work and thanks for sharing your talent with us on You Tube.

[FeSo4man]

i dont like that she plays it with a waltz beat. that just doesn't sound right.

[SloverJD]

@FeSo4man Not sure why you don't like that it is a waltz beat. The song was originally written as a waltz.

[FeSo4man]

@sloverJD

Read my reply to pogeybait4883

[Theatrebythebell]

my one problem with it is that it sounds like country. this song in my eyes mind should sound irish

[Mr9111950]

the man had scotland in mind when he wrote it...

[fiddlewatcher]

...My favorite version of Ashoken's Farewell. I like your embellishments and trills. Great job.

[sanfranciscobay]

Are there anymore songs of Katie playing the violin to other civil war/military type songs on youtube or eleswhere?

[TennesseeShine]

Outstanding! This lady has REAL talent!

[stevesprinceofsteaks]

Nice version. The trills give it a little more country feel. Thanks for posting.

[cmc10101]

This is one of those songs where no one ever replicates the original, but where it does not matter: The various attempts and interpretations are as touching as Unger's original is. Very nice.

[Valandil793]

i like your version!!.. nice playing (:

[Paulmuiron]

Beautiful

[sanfranciscobay]

Katie,

Did you learn this song through sheet music initially or are you so talented that you can just pick up the violin and play the song without sheet music?

I like the country touch you put on the song.

Makes me want to go out to the ol' fishin" pond, with me ol' hound dog Guss, sit on the ol' log, watch the sun go down as I smoke me corn cob pipe.

[sanfranciscobay]

NIce job Katie on the violin. How long have you been playing the violin for?

What's it called when you play two strings at one time?

If you could improve the audio recording of your violin, it would sound better.

The other version I like is the one called:

songs of the civil war

posted by:

albertdelreal

It has 4 violinists and a guitar.

[CatlyCat]

When You play 2 strings at one time Its called a "double stop". Its a technique used alot in fiddle music.

[TheGhettoSymphony]

Double stop. (2 strings)

[opntheirhartzJesus]

great. truly a blessing. thank you wonderful folks again. G d bless you and keep you. Peace, in His love

[colindominy]

This fine young lady sounds as impressive to me with her wonderful skill on the instrument as Mark O'Connor did at around the same young age - and that is about the highest of all praise that I can think of offering up. Beautifully done !!

[alt2ooning]

A highly impressive rendition of Jay's classic tune .. I love the tone you pull out of your fiddle especially the flawless double stops ..10 out of 10.

[metaweLOL]

One of the best performances of Ashokan farewell on youtube. good job

[craziechrissy1hpfan]

Wonderful....thank you!

[bsam20uk]

Very nicely played.

[anvivo08]

So graceful....You seem to be playing it effortlessly. Excellent job!!!

[junkmailboy1000]

gorgeous

[adadses]

Thanxs, I loved this piece! Excellent!

[BluegrassForte]

I loved your version and style of this song! 5*

Gretsch'n

[TJDOZIER1]

Very nice.

[mrsmops2]

Very nice Ashokan....thanks for posting.

[fiddles15]

Thank yew this fiddle is veryy pretty as well!

[contactviolet]

Super good plaing and nice harmony. Thanks!

[TennesseeShine]

Excellent rendition!  This lady is fantastic! Its hard to beleive this tune isn't a period piece from the Civil War. Old Jay Ungar must have had revealed to him in a dream by UCV and GAR veterans. It really evokes all of heartache for family and friends that fell in the conflict as well as longing for the comrades who made the Great Voyage together.