"Ashokan Farewell" The Mammals

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5 жыл бұрын

The Mammals perform "Ashokan Farewell" composed by Jay Ungar.
Ruth Ungar Merenda (fiddle), Mike Merenda (guitar), Charlie Rose (pedal steel), Will Bryant (accordion), Ken Maiuri (organ), Jacob Silver (upright bass), Brandon Morrison (electric bass), Konrad Meissner (snare), Lee Falco (drum)
Filmed and recorded live December 6th, 2018 at the Clubhouse in Rhinebeck, NY
Recorded and Mixed by Adam Armstrong
Cameras: Chris Rahm, Tom Eberhardt-Smith, Ovi Horta
Edited by: Chris Rahm

Пікірлер: 45

@sentimentaljourneyproductions 5 жыл бұрын

I know the Holy Spirit brought me here hear to.say farewell to.two.friends that.passed on recently. This is truly.one of the.most beautifully.played songs I.will ever. Rest in Peace.Pam and Birdman😔😔

@pkundl 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent rendition... ..you done your dad proud on this one Ruthie.. (plus Mike and the band as well of course..)

@evyavery6761 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Jay & Molly should be proud.

@doriswiltsie2336 4 ай бұрын

Love this song so much ❤❤violin beautiful ❤❤

@moonwillow5 Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. Moves me to tears. The pedal steel is ideal for this. Everything about this version is perfect.

@pastor-tom-sims Жыл бұрын

If I knew the moment I would die, it would be with a smile on my face if I could hear you playing Ashoken Farewell outside my window.

@212729h Жыл бұрын

Dear Sarah . Always . Always .

@ericlevy553 2 жыл бұрын

the end of the hoot after the tent is put away. cheers.

@ffwilver77 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Everytime I hear it, I think about those boys who wore the blue and the gray. May God grant them rest. The addition of the pedal steel string makes it even more haunting.

@angeloagosto3035 Жыл бұрын

A favorite here and one of Jay and Molly’s masterpieces. Unforgettable.

@billbernhard3582 2 жыл бұрын

So apropos, these tender chords and notes, on this Memorial Day Weekend, 2022 !

@iramayer6951 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning. I remember Jay playing it at many a festival. So great to hear and see the "folk process" carry on. Carry it on, indeed!

@cdz63 Жыл бұрын

The song is timeless, It just speaks to you ! Awesome job by the Mammals.

@davidpaterson1207 Жыл бұрын

Superb version of a beautiful melody.Congratulations everyone.Fine musicians all!

@txpilotbp Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Each time I hear it, tears fill my eyes.

@MichaelVance-el5mz 4 ай бұрын

THIS SADLY REMINDS ME THAT OUR COUNTRY IS NO LONGER OURS AND TO FIGHT FOR IT NOW WOULD BE TO FIGHT FOR THE LIKES OF A FOREIGN FOE.

@tng183 4 ай бұрын

What??

@azimus1776 4 жыл бұрын

This band should be called "More than just mammals" - there is no other creature like man, and the testimony of their music is all you need to hear to know its true.

@keithblack4085 3 жыл бұрын

Great version. Many thanks.

@parktonrita 5 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely version of this song. Great soundtrack for looking out my window on this snowy morning. Thanks guys.

@lansfordlay9931 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and beautifully done. God bless you folks.

@trainedmoose 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations. This is now my favorite version of this song. Thanks and keep it up.

@dougclem7711 Жыл бұрын

WOWZERS!

@norapaul-budziak2118 4 жыл бұрын

I Love this piece! It has such deep feeling!

@sharonkennedy475 Жыл бұрын

I'll ask my daughter to play this video at my gravesite memorial when the time comes. Absolutely beautiful rendition.

@pegheadproductions 4 ай бұрын

If I were you, I'd also ask her to play it sooner than that ;-).

@3cardmonty602 3 жыл бұрын

One of the first songs I ever learned on guitar, and you did it justice. Thanks.

@runwayray 4 ай бұрын

Really, really tugs at your heart strings. 💟

@Tennfatmatt 5 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful.

@randolphelizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Making me miss The Hoot.

@studentoftheword6115 3 жыл бұрын

What's the Hoot?

@ericlevy553 3 жыл бұрын

Missing the hoot too.. hopeful we will hoot in 2021

@ericlevy553 3 жыл бұрын

@@studentoftheword6115 great little but not so little music festival in hudson valley ny

@thomast8539 2 ай бұрын

Having survived the battles of First Bull Run, Savage's Station and Antietam, Sgt. Richard Kirkland was once again embroiled in combat at Marye's Heights (Fredericksburg). He had come from South Carolina to do his part, the first of his family to sign up. On the morning of December 14th, 1862, more than 8000 Union soldiers lay before the stone wall that the Confederates had been defending. Many of those men were living their last moments, too wounded to rise, begging for water or for death to finally take them and end their suffering. Hours went by and still the moans and laments continued. Sgt. Kirkland felt compelled to act and approached General Kershaw. Kirkland requested permission to render some aid to those laying before the stone wall. Kershaw, who had come from the same county in South Carolina as Kirkland, at first objected outright, but upon Kirkland's insistence, finally relented. The general's only restriction was that Kirkland not wave a white bandana, since it might be mistaken for a sign of surrender, so the sergeant obliged and said that he would take his chances. The sergeant then gathered up as many canteens as he could carry, filled them all and anxiously approached the wall. He then considered his movements, clambered over the stones and ventured out, unsure as to how those down the hill would react. No shots were fired, so he went about delivering water, blankets and final comfort to every man he could. He conducted his business for well over an hour and a half, assisting all that he found before the wall. Fredericksburg, as all battles do, came to close, but the war raged on. And, Sgt. Kirkland continued to see action at both Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where upon further demonstration of courage and ability, he was promoted to lieutenant. Richard Kirkland did not live to see 1864, having been killed in battle at Chickamauga. His last words were "please tell my pa I died right" and his remains were sent back to South Carolina. Whether the account at Marye's Height is completely accurate is not absolutely certain, but General Kershaw did mention Kirkland by name after the war as the man that bravely went out that day to bring final comfort to those in need. May we all try to remember to be merciful to those that most need it and remember that none of us are here for long, so cherish each day.