Ashokan Farewell (Virtual Audio Duet)

Ashokan Farewell

We are three YouTube friends. This video is the result of our combined efforts. Myself (HectorAwol) from Australia posted a video of Ashokan Farewell on Button Accordion (Melodeon). Brian (BENNYMANS99) from Ireland added the other instruments; drums, bass, piano, banjo and second accordion and sent the mp3 (audio) to Fran (AccordionLadyMI) in the USA. She in turn has done us proud making an excellent video. A big thank you to Brian and Fran for combining their talents with my original video. It was fun taking part in all of this. Hope you enjoy it.

Further information:
Most people mistakenly believe that Ashokan Farewell is a tune from the American Civil War. However it was written in 1982 by Jay Ungar at the conclusion of the season of summer music camps that he conducts in the Ashokan, New York region with his wife Molly Mason.
It was later used as the title theme of the 1990 PBS television miniseries, The Civil War[1], as well as the 1991 compilation album, Songs of the Civil War.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• ASHOKAN
• FAREWELL
• Accordion
• electronic
• Keyboard
• Jay
• Ungar
• Molly
• Mason
• Civil
• War
• BENNYMANS99
• AccordionLadyMI
• hectorawol
• button
• accordion
• melodeon
• audio
• synthasizer
• virtual
• duet
• collaboration
• combined
• efforts

[sorofolio]

This is a nice delightful tune. The duet turned out quite nicely - good job!

Monica

[HectorAwol]

It is great to be involved with folks from across the world. I think 'music' is a universal language. Thanks Monica!

[ladydetemps]

Sounds fantastic. I think virtual duets, quartets etc. are lotsa fun.

[HectorAwol]

We're pleased you like and yes they are a lot of fun. They seem to be quite successful as far as the 'views' they've received. Thanks Sarah!

[sorofolio]

Yes, it sure is. You're welcome!

[Rhawneld57]

Cheers mate. you are welcome ;-0)

[HectorAwol]

Why thank you Ron! Yes the Diatonic accordion has a high level of uniqueness in playing and it's sound. I am pleased that you like the style I am able to get out of it. Youtube is great for sharing and learning styles of music. Thanks Ron.

[HectorAwol]

Yes Alain, In these particual videos, Fran has made them available on her channel for me to download fromt there, but maybe she can keep ones like these on with different tag words or something. Thanks for you comment, Alain.

[HectorAwol]

Thank you, Alain. It did turn out great!

[Rhawneld57]

Hey there Hector you deserve all the nicest complements any one could ever lay down for you. I love it every time I hear you play your accordion. It is very special to me since I am very much in love with the diatonic accordion sound.

Your honoured Friend.