The Lover's Waltz, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
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The Lover's Waltz, performed by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason (www.jayandmolly.com). In concert at the Institute of Musical Traditions (www.imtfolk.org) Concert, Silver Spring, MD, USA on February 28th, 2011.
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason achieved international acclaim when their performance of Jay's composition, Ashokan Farewell, became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns' The Civil War on PBS. The soundtrack won a Grammy and Ashokan Farewell was nominated for an Emmy. The piece was originally inspired by Jay & Molly's Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps in New York's Catskill Mountains, which are still going strong today.
Jay and Molly are musicians of enormous talent who draw their repertoire and inspiration from a wide range of American musical styles-19th-century classics, lively Appalachian, Cajun, and Celtic Fiddle tunes, and favorites from the golden age of country and swing-along with their own songs, Fiddle tunes, and orchestral compositions.
As always, we gratefully thank the Maryland State Arts Council (www.msac.org), the Montgomery County Arts & Humanities Council (www.creativemoco.com), and all our other donors, supporters, and volunteers.
Sound: Art Isaacs, Ben Majchrzak, Dave Eisner, Dave Richardson
Editing: Ralph Lillie
Camera: Laura Christpolos, Becca Schwarz, Ralph Lillie
Lighting: Chris Campanella
© 2011 Institute of Musical Traditions
This music was played last month when they brought my husband’s coffin in the church and they took the coffin out. What a lovely piece chosen by our son.
I have requested it be played at my funeral.
Your funeral sounds lovely. I would love to come, please, Donald.
Sorry for your loss
As a child, my grandmother (who raised me) would play this on her violin almost every single night as I went to bed and she passed away about a month ago and I would kill to hear her play it for me just one more time but this will definitely do almost as good 😌
Your Nan would be so proud to hear you speak so well of her; may her memory always be your guide 🥲
wow nothing about your time line works. Jay Unger composed this tune in the 1980’s for the Ken burns documentary about the civil war.
@@martiemutsch7461 Are you thinking the OP couldn't have grown up sometime since the 1980s?
She was a legend than
@@martiemutsch7461 What’s your point? I was born in 1999. Go fuck yourself 😂
in our senior years my wife learned to play the violin and i learned the guitar. her favorite songs were lover waltz and ashokan farewell. she just passed away in nov 2021 and i will always love and remember her and hear her playing your songs. thank you
I play this every year on the anniversary of my husband's death. I still dance with him in our kitchen - and in my dreams. In tears - joy and sorrow. Love, beauty, fragrant flowers everlasting - his legacy, captured in this melody.
♥
I can’t get tired of listening to this song over and over ❤
This music is nothing short of astonishing. It is completely devoid of pretence, affectation or any kind of shallowness. In short, it tells the truth. It is simply about the notes....nothing more, nothing less. It is also played incredibly well! Thank you so much, Molly and Jay.
What a great comment. Highlights the music!
Without a spoken word, a sigh of sorrow or a campaign this music says it all.......absolutely beautiful!
This is the Gold Standard for Lovers Waltz! Authors of the tune performing it,with a great room, a very fine piano, and outstanding sound and video. Please circulate to your friends.
@oLiViA mUrIlLo! 🤓
My fathers funeral was today, passing away at 80. He had played the violin from his teens and loved Ashoken Farewell and The Lovers Waltz. Ashoken was played at the beginning of his service and The Lovers Waltz while his photo celebration was played. This music will remain with me as long as I live, beautiful.
There is a monthly dance on the island where we live. They always play this song for the 3-steppers. When the song starts, it seems a veil of silence encompasses the dance floor as everyone stops talking, and starts to waltz. This piece is truly a work of beauty.
Never heard the term "3-steppers" before. Like it, and certainly fits. Great song.
I envy you God bless
I bet that is magical
I hope you are still dancing on the island where you live. I am dancing with you in my heart.
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.
Beautiful tune, played beautifully by the composer himself. What more could one ask?
9 dislikes,are you kidding me,this gets more beautiful every time I listen to it.The piano player is great as well.
That is Molly Mason.
Some people have a wierd music taste... I know it 😕
Heaven- Jay and Molly... my neighbors in New England back in the 70s... I was so privileged...
Hiraeth… it’s a welsh word that describes homesickness or loneliness. There’s really no translation for the word. That’s what feelings this evokes.
Beautiful!
Astonishingly lovely. Touches the heart and soul of God's love for His creation. The thumbs down is from those who want only hatred and violence and ugliness.
When music brings the emotion of tears....
so emotional, touched my heart, thank you, you have a great gift!
I will be having this as my wedding processional song when I get married next week. So beautiful!
Christine Day still married?
NicholasC66 haha
Congratulations!
And Wonderful choice of song.
Ashokan Farewell and Lovers Waltz are two of my favourite pieces, which also sound great played with mandolin and guitar
Just heard a scrap of this somewhere else, googled it and found my way here. If this doesn't make you feel good and put a smile on your face, nothing will.
In times of trouble... this makes everything go away x
One of my old mans favorite songs was an Asheton farewell. Just wish I could have played this for him on my violin. In my Dads passing days he woke up only two times, one with my little dog Heidi would jump upon his bed and when I would play the violin for him. I'm no Jay Unger, never will be. Just wish I knew about this song before my Dad passed.
When I play it I say this is for you Dad.
I love what you wrote
I'm amazed anyone could give this a thumbs down. obviously someone with no appreciation of real music. absolutely beautiful.
James Williams ....i thought that myself
can you believe it 98 people....i take it they are professionals to and can do better
@@borispoliakov2511 could sadley be because he is Jewish
@@capitantoad773 I was thinking it must be foreigners with no appreciation for western culture and Muslims would seem to fit both our guesses
Never a song that's not a gem. I've been a big fan and they never disappoint.
This is beyond beautiful
Lmao I found you
They should never come to Ireland; we will never allow them to leave 🥲👍
There’s nothing to say that has not already been said beautiful piece of music.
i don’t know how to express myself...this simultaneously makes me sad and happy...and long for someone whom i don’t have
Too beautiful. Too much. No words required.
I cry everytime I hear this beautiful music! I want the CD of this and other songs.....so glad I found it here.
I can just see my beautiful auburn-haired daughter and her future husband dancing to this at their wedding. It's perfect. Thank you for sharing it.
Moves me in a way I can't describe. My sister just died and we held each other and swayed together to this sweet music until my other sister who has also passed on took her in her arms and held her softty and swayed with her. they saw the other and forgave and comfort came to them..
I used to find this tune a little sentimental, but here it is played with such tender dignity it is nothing but lovely.
I had this played at our wedding reception. It will always be in my heart. Beloved song
Stumbled upon Jay and Molly the other night by accident and am freakin' speechless----HOW AMAZING their music is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so moved I cannot find words to describe their music...heavenly!
Amen!
My very favorite waltz.
Ask for it of the DJ at weddings, so my wife and I can introduce it to all the younger folks.
Beautiful beyond words. This must surely be a tune sent by the angels to these two. You have to have the right kind of heart to hear this kind of music inside yourself. Thank you both. Thank you.
I just built my first fiddle and hope to be able to play this tune for my Mom soon. She was 101 years old this year!
Wow your mom is blessed!
Aww.. that is so touching. God bless your efforts
Bless your mama
My son played this at his grandfather's funeral. Intensely moving...My dad would always request his grandson play this when he was amongst the living. Parents, invest in your children's music. There's no greater gift.
Jay & Molly are old friends of my Mom's. They're absolutely wonderful people, they used to play at Tree Star Coffee House at the Methodist church in Mt. Kisco, about 25 years ago now I guess. What a great piece this is here.
This will be another classic played for the next 200 years....
My husband and I danced to this song at our wedding, now 20 years ago. Thank you for such beauty.
Aren't we lucky to have such talented people in this world, from whom such beautiful music flows, and that the internet has made it so accessible to us all? I would probably never have heard this wonderful piece, or indeed of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason and their wonderful music, had I not had UA-cam.
OMG I have tears every time I hear this ....omg. Positively The Most Beautiful Waltz EVER Written ! Thank You ! I stopped telling my dance partners the song title because it scares them and they go stupid. Too bad. It's only a dance. Now I just say I don't remember.
I just can say "thank you", for sharing your talent with us. Such a blessed player.
I am Irish - this is my Ireland. Slainte.
These are the lyrics I think of when I listen to this breathtaking waltz...
For all my life, I want you right here by my side
My hand in yours, I need you right here by my side.
I will take care of you and love you all my life
Forever one, we’ll be husband and wife
Through the years, I promise joy, I promise love, I promise laughter
Please just stay with me, by my side
And together we’ll build a life, be happy ever after
If I can love you all my life.
For all my life, I want you right here by my side
My hand in yours, with prayers, we’ll take the adversity in stride.
I’ll love you and care for you all my life
Forever one, we’ll be husband and wife
Through the years, I promise joy, I promise love, I promise laughter
Please just stay with me, by my side
And together we’ll build a life, live happily ever after
If I can love you all my life.
+yngatheart Beautiful lyrics; how lovely it would be to play or sing for a loved one.
i love it :(❤
yngatheart , I'm speechless. what a wonderful words..
Thank you so much. The words came so quickly and practically poured out on paper as tears rolled down my cheeks as I listened to this hauntingly beautiful waltz.
I'm a singer/songwriter, and my wife and I are a vocal duet. We absolutely love this melody, and hoped that we'd find lyrics to it. But apparently Jay and Molly wrote it to as an instrumental piece. I believe that's only because they were waiting for YOU to write lyrics to it. We are still performing to small audiences, and would love to be able to perform your lyrics to this melody. If I have your approval, I'll ask Jay and Molly for theirs. OK?.
I have to keep coming back to this. It's not only a beautiful number but it says worlds about a loving couple
If you have never heard Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, take a moment to listen.
Wonderful! My favorite song of all time (and Ashoken Farewell is in my top five, as well)
Hello Jay, very nice song and played very nicely on your violin. best regards ,Ludwig
As a violinist/fiddler, I am so thankful you wrote Lover's Waltz. It it fills my heart and everyone else's, every time. This and Ashokan, what a joy to play! Bless you both, Jay and Molly. :)
When Jay and Molly first performed this on Prairie Home Companion, I fell in love with. My grandfather was a violin player, he called it a fiddle :) and this brought back fond memories for me. Years later, our daughter proudly walked down the aisle on her fathers arm, forgoing the tradition wedding music for The Lover's Waltz. Thank you Jay and Molly.
Wow! What a fantastic choice!
Grabs my heart and makes me cry, every time I hear it.
There is something in this that is, for me, like no other music I've heard. It makes me cry every time I hear it. It's so beautiful. It's a surrender to grace.
Hiraeth… it’s a welsh word that describes homesickness or loneliness. There’s really no translation for the word.
My brother played this song with a string quartet, and it was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard- so is this performance. What a wonderful song!
Any one care to dance? Can't remain seated with the lift of this melody! I am humming as I work. Tears with the memory of love.
Danced to this last night...
When I'm gone play this , when you hear this or dream this , remember me for the good that I did, no more, no less .... Smile, I'll be close
Well said, Lisa
I must be getting old. I have always liked waltzes. Now, I love them dearly and this is the best of them. A beautiful, very meaningful, tune.
Beautiful music. My daughter-in law walked up the aisle to marry my son to it. Have loved it since.
This song reminds me of the first dance with my husband on our Wedding Day April 8th 2017..
We were both in period dress for 1865... Something in the music is so emotional it brings happy tears to my eyes.. Love it...
The lyrics written by a listener on this page are beautiful as well.
You kidding me, I’m 8 years late to this performance. Never to late for Perfection. Thanks for sharing.
I never get tired of this song. As someone said no words required. A wonderful piece.
In October 2011, I saw Mr. Ungar and lovely Ms. Molly in Fairbault, Minnesota perform this tune and many others. Fabulous.
How could anyone with even a slight musical ear, give this a thumbs down?
beautiful waltz. nice hat too....
Jay and Molly
We played this as our last song for nearly 30 years at our monthly Swing Dance in West Hartford, CT. It was my and the crowds favorite song. Even after 30 years we looked forward to it and never got tired of waltzing to it. Thank you.
Zel Dolinsky
I've heard this played on so many days, in so many ways, but there is none more hauntingly beautiful than this rendition.
I guess 4 people don't know what a beautiful piece of music is.
If this doesn't make you cry, you're not human.
Still my favorite!!❤❤❤❤❤
This should be s staple for middle school orchestra concerts, something for parents to enjoy.
Beautiful music found them listening to Alison Krauss . Never knew the sweetness of such music . I missed out the last 60 years of my life
But you got there. Congratulations. You still have another what? 20? 30 years? of enjoyment. Bravo! God bless the Internet!
Thank heavens, literally, l discovered this incredibly beautiful music before l depart this lovely planet!
Heard it for the first time today at a Supermarket promotion. Brilliant melody, and soothing sound
What a Beautiful piece of music, I can't stop myself from keeping playing it over and over again.
In the hands of Jay Ungar, a fiddle truly comes to life like no other instrument.
Jay Ungar is a true artist. As so many other "artists" sell us garbage, Mr. Ungar makes music...
made me tear up....
Absolutely gorgeous Its
one for our Irish to adapt !!!
Beautiful rendition, Chris. Still playing simple lines with grace 😊
We danced to this song at our wedding.
A piano and violin are the perfect instruments for this beautiful song.
I've been captivated by this tune ever since I first heard it watching a documentary back in the early 90's called Brother's Keeper.
Es increible como la mezcla de dos instrumentos y sus sonidos pueden provocarte bellos sentimientos y tocarte el corazón , sin una sola palabra .... es la magia de la musica gracias Jay y Molly por regalarnos su arte y sensibilidad.(Sorry for my english, but It's amazing how the mixture of two instruments and their sounds can provoke beautiful feelings and touch the heart, without a word .... is the magic of music thanks Jay and Molly for giving his art and sensibility
I never get tired of listening to it ever since I heard it for the first time in an Ann Arbor, Michigan, Thearter back in 1998.
A year ago tonight, my next door neighbour Dimitri's Arrenopoulis (Taki), was taken by illness.
Tonight, on the eve of his minnemosino ( one year memorial) I'm listening again in his honour 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
I hope to someday play this well enough to make others smile.
You play so beautifully and with so much emotion. If I listen to it very closely , it brings me to tears.
What a Beautiful piece..Thank you so so much...
These people make some of the most beautiful music I have heard of late. I have never heard of them before and am so darn happy I know who they are now. Exceptional.
A great love song. shows how much they love each other and there music. This is the first song i ever heard from Jay and Molly and fell in love with there music.
This pieces never fails to move me to tears, and has since I first heard it years ago. I am not an emotional person normally, but Lover's Waltz just ALWAYS does it to me. Magic, of the best kind.
So absolutely gorgeous. Thank you, Jay and Molly for this beautiful rendition of an amazing piece.
This is American South and I make no apologies how it stirs my soul..............such a wonder gift from our creator.
Ironically neither of them our from the South, both live in New York, and the only affiliation they have with the South is through Ken Burn's The Civil War. . . so maybe not the "American South," but American nonetheless.
I LISTEN TO THIS FOR CALM WEEKLY
Well Jay and Molly...almost 3 years and 200,000 hits later...I guess we nailed it on this performance. Meaning sound and lights went toe to toe with you folks! Makes me feel good that we reached and are still reaching folks. Thanks for being two fine beings. In Harmony, David Eisner
Thanks for giving us this David. It's eternal...
Nailed indeed, your tech people were great and your audience inspired our performance. Thanks for having us!
Jay Ungar Thank you and Molly for such a beautiful performance. Someone above has written some wonderful words to go with it. The tune and the words have a very emotional impact on me.
Beautiful. Touches the soul deep inside.
yes still reaching people 2023 ❤😢
So closed to Westphalia Waltz. Jay and Molly - Thank You !!!! wonderful music
Just beautiful, lovely tune . We don't hear that style here in Ireland,
Playing this for a concert. It's good to hear the writer play it, knowing how they wanted to play it. Not like bach songs, where it's ALWAYS other people playing it! Bravo! So lovely, and his double stops are perfect! and so are his grace notes. SO PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!