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Ashokan Farewell is a waltz composed by Jay Ungar in 1982, inspired by a sense of loss and longing. It was used as the theme of the PBS miniseries The Civil War and has been covered by many artists.
Sep 25, 2015 · ‘Ashokan Farewell’: The Story Behind the Tune Ken Burns Made Famous. When the documentary The Civil War debuted 25 years ago, it gave a new life—and old history—to a gorgeous melody. By Megan...
Jun 1, 2024 · Ashokan Farewell is a timeless piece of music that captivates listeners with its haunting melody and emotional depth. Written by Jay Ungar, a renowned American folk musician, the song became widely recognized as the signature tune of the PBS documentary series, “The Civil War.”
"Ashokan Farewell"The Civil WarMusic from the film by Ken BurnsMusic composed & performed by Jay Ungar
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Nov 9, 2018 · Ashokan Farewell is the only contemporary tune that was used. – Jay Ungar. Ashokan Farewell was named for Ashokan, a camp in the Catskill Mountains not far from Woodstock, New York. It’s...
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Dec 20, 2011 · Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band perform "Ashokan Farewell" live in the Folk Alley studio.Jay Ungar - fiddle;Molly Mason - guitar;Ruthy Ungar - fiddle;M...
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Sep 28, 2015 · It took Catskills fiddler Jay Ungar less than an hour to write "Ashokan Farewell," a haunting fiddle tune that has become an iconic folk song covered by legions of fans and memorably used by Ken Burns on the soundtrack of his documentary "The Civil War."
