Ashokan Farewell.

This is a song written by Jay Ungar in 1982. Recently, I was introduced to this song through my history class. Ashokan Farewell is an extravagantly elegant piece that is beneficent to my ears. I would imagine that most others would feel the same.

© Jay Ungar, 1982

Category:

Music

Tags:

• ashokan
• farewell
• jay
• ungar
• violin
• civil
• war

[scavenger510]

need to work on your grammer, but i agree that the song is elegant and very relaxing

[Ezeul]

Oh, the irony.

[LH265]

This was the piece of music played at my 13 year old cousin's funeral by one of her friends on the violin, and it has stayed in my heart since then. It is beautiful and will remind me forever of my beautiful cousin who was like my little sister, thank you for uploading this, it is a lovely version of it :)

[yumanbeen1]

I,ve heard many variations and this ,I find is for me the best one to play along with.Thanks for the effort,very nice

[MommaRed13]

My niece played this piece at my husbands funeral. Since then, when I here of someone's passing, I also hear his song playing in my heart. It says everything words cannot express when having to say goodbye. Rest in peace Josh, I love you to the moon and stars and back again. Always.

[jacksons1950]

We played this at my Mum's funeral as we left the chapel it is mournful powerful & beautiful. I will always remeber shaking hands with everyone with this gentle music lending itself to our tears & love. Love you mumxx

[Mezzy113]

@Ezeul

AHHAHAAAAA!!! I'm reminded of a quote...

"I can see an flea on you, but not an elephant on me." - someone smarter than me

Thanks for posting, and having a sense of humor.

[iShouldPracticeMore]

@Ezeul lol grammer.



[rpetrics]

A very touching and moving song. In remembering all of life's trials and tribulations, this song can pull at the very strings of your heart.

[unidentifiedsaint]

Hoorah, for the Yankee's win the war. Slavery is done at all cost.

[washingtonboy09]

@LH265 So sad, how did your cousin die?

[rdcdanceteam2010]

my symphonic band is playing this for our concert!