My mother absolutely loved this song and we listened to it together time and time again. She's no longer with us, but whenever I hear it it's like she's right there with me. Thank you, Antoine!
Haven't listened to this song in probably 11 years and I just got about 38 seconds in and I'm thinking to myself "OH MY GODDDD I forgot how much I love this player and these recordings. Beautiful sounds. Friggin love this guy's mind and his playing.
I dedicated this song to my very first girlfriend. I never felt love before and I still remember to this day how she made me feel. She was perfect... but she was all the way across the states(I was in Virginia and she was in Texas). We never saw each other, but that love was real. We talked every single day, before and after school, for hours, and on weekends we would talk all night until the sun came up. I remember her telling me how beautiful this song was when I sent it to her. I thought I was going to be with her for the rest of my life... but she ended up getting really sick, and passed away. For years I couldnt listen to this song, it hurt way too much. This is the first time I have heard this song in over 6 years... and it still hurts. R.I.P. Sarah. I still miss you.
Its okay dude. We all have people that are dear to us in life. Even though I never saw her, I still loved her. Say what you want, our feelings were real.
If you must know, she had diabetes and became really sick from low blood sugar. She got a shot and had an allergic reaction over night, dying from heart failure in her sleep.
Elijah Martin I'm sorry to hear man. A good buddy of mine was murdered and this song has always brought him to mind. Many people would call it stupid, selfish, bullshit. Fuck them. He was a good guy and did not deserve to go as he did. Let those feelings out, brother. Wish you the best.
+Elijah Martin Im really sorry to hear that. This song already hits me pretty hard, and i have nothing attached to it as of yet. I hope everything works out, and you find someone that you can show this song to =)
I misread "technique" as language... but is music not, at its core, a universally understood language? Feelings are spoken through it, thoughts are conveyed with it. It is structured, yet fluid. It can be interpreted in many ways.
This is why I hesitate to do anything with music. When you see something this amazing and beautiful you have to question if what you're bringing to the table is really worth anyone's time.
That's where you messed up. Music isn't about thinking what everyone else is going to feel. It's about how you feel about it, and you're only job as a musician is to make others understand where you're coming from. Success varies. Yeah, this guy isn't on the radio, but look at the following he has on CZcams. Anybody can live this life, dude. You just have to possess the ambition.
Robert M Appreciate your response man. I meant my comment as more of a compliment to this amazing guitarist, but you're certainly right about the ambition thing. TC.
I agree with the comment above. I make my own songs. They're no where near this caliber, but if you are digging what you're doing that's all that matters. Your music should be an expression of you, not just your talents.
Another awesome, gifted & versatile guitarist. When I watch this I just shake my head at his ability to create the music he's playing. How he does what he does is beyond amazing. I LOVE this song!
He's so "into it" that he hits his hand against the "drum", if that doesn't do it for you then I don't know what will. ...........I just want you to imagine a heavy metal drummer punching his drums after his sticks break.
thanks for your music antoine, im in huge pain right now and this helps a lot to calm it down, every other thing i listen to that isnt one of your songs stresses me, your music is magic
I’ve been meaning to write to Antoine for years to tell him how much I love and appreciate his music. This song in particular. I get tears in my eyes every time I hear the chorus. No one has ever been more attuned to what I love about music.
Antoine is the master of contemporary fingerstyle acoustic guitar in my opinion; perfect combination of flawless technique, compositional genius and heartfelt playing. This one's a joy to play too, I recently posted a cover if anyone is interested. Keep making beautiful music for us please Monsieur Dufour!
+Machete Moonlight hey hey hey hey hey !!! I saw Michael for the first and only time on his last trip to the east coast. I learned of his passing from the label on " Torched" where they said that the proceeds from that disc were going to his family. I really do get the feels every time I think of that.
+Red Salmon Hey guy! have you a hope? use it! some years ago, i said the same thing "some day i'll play like this". Today, i can play 7 songs of antoine Dufour, 2 songs of Andy Mckee, 1 song of Ewan Dobson and trying to play more! I started it playing "Catching the light", and i still training until today. After you get the first music(in fingerstyle), you learn the next song with same techniques. Tip: be very observant and patient!
i love this so much, it's the song that made me start playing guitar more years ago, and now i've played this on a stage before. just wanna say again that antoine is my inspiration and i hope he never stops making beautiful music
I have been watching,learning and listening to some of the best guitar talent for many years now and I believe Antoine to be the best in the world, hands down.
The "last heartbeats" at the end is a tear jerker. You could watch his face, this is a song he likes. The lip curl, and other facial expressions are plain as day. You can tell he wish he could have said goodbye.
antoine you have inspired me just as much as anyone in the music that i now create. you have given me idea after idea, you are a truly wonderful influence on me, and on music. I am very happy to have been able to be exposed to your music..... keep keepin it real man, i'll keep listenin
the most heartfelt song iveever heard by antoine dufour ever before! i can see and feel what his music is trying to get across. very well done antoine!
I agree with you totally man. All these guys are amazing and have their own little twists and sounds. I like Antoines, I can't put my finger on but it's good stuff. I'm addicted as well.
I agree bassie. I really adore what an incredible ear he has to create and perform the melody in the choruses at 0.58-1.12 and 2.12-2.26 etc. The harmonics and open chords just sound beautiful together.
I just love the emotion in his music. I wish my talents matched my feelings like that. He plays from the heart, and it's a rare and beautiful thing. Im so glad I got to see this.
I have been playing guitar for a long time and oh does this song touch my soul! I think this is one if the best acoustic song from him that I have heard so far!! Brilliant my friend, absolutely!
all these guitar gods are making me want to play more and more, but better and better more passion and it is working. One day even if it is the last thing i ever do ill become one of these guys.
Learning Antoine Dufour's music has taught me a valuable lesson about solo acoustic guitar....harmonics can be used to make the sexiest sounds that slot into any melody when done correctly!
i started listening to you like 2 years ago.... set a goal to be able to lay your music.. and now im going to learn this song lol mad respect your amazing
Heard Antoine play this tonight in Portland. Even without the explanation of the background behind the writing of the song, it is an emotionally moving piece. Meeting Antoine before the show, he was gracious to me, a total stranger. He deserves a much wider audience for his incredible music.
The harmonic slap and pull off in the chorus goes from a C major to a D minor. Love it! Most beautiful part of the song. Really creative technique, too. Antoine's a genius.
I heard in some live recording Antoine saying that this song was dedicated to his cousin Zachary, which was killed in a restaurant. ..Now I can't stop associating the beats at the very end of the song with Zach's heart. RIP, man. You had the greatest tribute ever.
I feel like sitting nearby a lake in canada or alaska, with crystal-clear water and the stars shining above my head, mountains with white stains growing out of the horizon...this song is like a drug and a true masterpiece...
The sustainbility is soooooooo incredible. It is not so much the type of guitar but its Master. : -) Such a joy to listen to this artist. rpoland thanks for posting this great musician. : -) Peace and Love!
A different style dosen't mean someone is better. When it comes to music I just listen and never compare. Everyone is different and great, its just your on personal taste!
Muhteşem bir melodi bu videoyu ilk izlediğim zamanlarda 12 yaşında gitar kursuna giden bir çocuktum ... Şimdi ise 25 yaşındayım ve hala dinlemeye geliyorum inanılmaz bir iş çıkarıyorsun antoine seninle tanışmayı çok isterdim . Türkiye de yaşıyorum o zamanlarda Türkiye Ankara da bir konserin varmış fakat ben yetişememiştim zaten yetişsem bile yaşım 12 olduğu için ve maddi durumlar iyi olmadığı için gelemezdim umarım bir gün bir yerlerde karşılaşırız sen benim çocukluk kahramanımsın :))
![Antoine Dufour - Ashes in the Sea [Live @ CMU]](/img/n.gif)
I still consider this to be one of the greatest songs written on acoustic guitar.
My mother absolutely loved this song and we listened to it together time and time again. She's no longer with us, but whenever I hear it it's like she's right there with me. Thank you, Antoine!
It was this song here that changed my life forever and I found out this music exists.
A master at a craft further being saturated by talented people.
Haven't listened to this song in probably 11 years and I just got about 38 seconds in and I'm thinking to myself "OH MY GODDDD I forgot how much I love this player and these recordings. Beautiful sounds. Friggin love this guy's mind and his playing.
I dedicated this song to my very first girlfriend. I never felt love before and I still remember to this day how she made me feel. She was perfect... but she was all the way across the states(I was in Virginia and she was in Texas). We never saw each other, but that love was real. We talked every single day, before and after school, for hours, and on weekends we would talk all night until the sun came up. I remember her telling me how beautiful this song was when I sent it to her. I thought I was going to be with her for the rest of my life... but she ended up getting really sick, and passed away. For years I couldnt listen to this song, it hurt way too much. This is the first time I have heard this song in over 6 years... and it still hurts.
R.I.P. Sarah. I still miss you.
Its okay dude. We all have people that are dear to us in life. Even though I never saw her, I still loved her. Say what you want, our feelings were real.
how did she die? Infected with a virus?
If you must know, she had diabetes and became really sick from low blood sugar. She got a shot and had an allergic reaction over night, dying from heart failure in her sleep.
Elijah Martin I'm sorry to hear man. A good buddy of mine was murdered and this song has always brought him to mind. Many people would call it stupid, selfish, bullshit. Fuck them. He was a good guy and did not deserve to go as he did. Let those feelings out, brother. Wish you the best.
+Elijah Martin Im really sorry to hear that. This song already hits me pretty hard, and i have nothing attached to it as of yet. I hope everything works out, and you find someone that you can show this song to =)
Not just incredible technique,. but also an incredible song writer.
James "Oh Captain" Cunningham Agreed.
I misread "technique" as language... but is music not, at its core, a universally understood language? Feelings are spoken through it, thoughts are conveyed with it. It is structured, yet fluid. It can be interpreted in many ways.
f t p i n m y b u t t and sound designer/mixer
This is why I hesitate to do anything with music. When you see something this amazing and beautiful you have to question if what you're bringing to the table is really worth anyone's time.
That's where you messed up. Music isn't about thinking what everyone else is going to feel. It's about how you feel about it, and you're only job as a musician is to make others understand where you're coming from. Success varies. Yeah, this guy isn't on the radio, but look at the following he has on CZcams. Anybody can live this life, dude. You just have to possess the ambition.
Robert M
Appreciate your response man. I meant my comment as more of a compliment to this amazing guitarist, but you're certainly right about the ambition thing. TC.
your comment is wise, man
Play for yourself, if it sounds good to you then it is good.
I agree with the comment above. I make my own songs. They're no where near this caliber, but if you are digging what you're doing that's all that matters. Your music should be an expression of you, not just your talents.
Another awesome, gifted & versatile guitarist. When I watch this I just shake my head at his ability to create the music he's playing. How he does what he does is beyond amazing. I LOVE this song!
Awesome
This came up on my Doom Metal playlist. This is fkn amazing.
He's so "into it" that he hits his hand against the "drum", if that doesn't do it for you then I don't know what will. ...........I just want you to imagine a heavy metal drummer punching his drums after his sticks break.
thanks for your music antoine, im in huge pain right now and this helps a lot to calm it down, every other thing i listen to that isnt one of your songs stresses me, your music is magic
Hauntingly Beautiful. My favorite solo guitar composition.
I’ve been meaning to write to Antoine for years to tell him how much I love and appreciate his music. This song in particular. I get tears in my eyes every time I hear the chorus. No one has ever been more attuned to what I love about music.
I could listen to this forever...
This is the first song by Antoine I fell in love with. It really pulls on the heart strings.
first song I heard by antonie dufour and its still my favorite one
+coty workman Mother's great too :')
me too
Learn to play 'Ashes in the Sea' with Antoine Dufour's video tutorial.
www.candyrat.com/artists/antoinedufour/
That last chilling chord decaying with the fading pulse on the guitar body...
Antoine may be my favorite fingerstyle guitarist. Tingles every time on every song.
Antoine is the master of contemporary fingerstyle acoustic guitar in my opinion; perfect combination of flawless technique, compositional genius and heartfelt playing. This one's a joy to play too, I recently posted a cover if anyone is interested. Keep making beautiful music for us please Monsieur Dufour!
Il y a aussi Erik Mongrain qui est pas mauvais ;)
hope he doesn't drive fast on California highways anytime soon either...
+Machete Moonlight hey hey hey hey hey !!! I saw Michael for the first and only time on his last trip to the east coast. I learned of his passing from the label on " Torched" where they said that the proceeds from that disc were going to his family. I really do get the feels every time I think of that.
Been here on and off for 4 months and every time its just amazing journey with his composition.
I just realized its's 6 months by my previous comment lol
some day I'll play like this
dude i feel u having hopes and cant wait for the day to come wish you luck man
+Red Salmon Hey guy! have you a hope? use it! some years ago, i said the same thing "some day i'll play like this". Today, i can play 7 songs of antoine Dufour, 2 songs of Andy Mckee, 1 song of Ewan Dobson and trying to play more! I started it playing "Catching the light", and i still training until today. After you get the first music(in fingerstyle), you learn the next song with same techniques. Tip: be very observant and patient!
how about now sir ,??
i agree, there aren't any words to describe this. all we can do is listen in awe.
candyrat has assembled a few of the finest players in the world - it's truly incredible... I have soooo much to learn
i love this so much, it's the song that made me start playing guitar more years ago, and now i've played this on a stage before. just wanna say again that antoine is my inspiration and i hope he never stops making beautiful music
One of the best songs that I've ever heard....
This is one of the bests songs of antoine.
Genius! Genius! Genius!
I don't have the words to describe how perfect that was!!
Your riffs are Pure Gold Mr.Dufour.
Simply BEAUTIFUL. Brought tears to my eyes...
Wish there was a 6-star rating for very special videos like this one. Beautiful track...
this is .. still... 5 years later .. so amazing ... le feeling de cette tune.... on en veut plus des tunes comme celle la antoine :) !
I have been watching,learning and listening to some of the best guitar talent for many years now and I believe Antoine to be the best in the world, hands down.
this music and the emotion, skill, and talent put into it is just simply godliness.
No words...
Is really nice to know that in our days theres still some good music from heart comes out..
Enjoy
the most beautiful guitar tone i've heard so far.
Truly one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
There's only one word to describe all of your music ... beautiful.
Doesn't matter how many times I have listened to this. Each time I come back and watch the video I am even more amazed.
The "last heartbeats" at the end is a tear jerker. You could watch his face, this is a song he likes. The lip curl, and other facial expressions are plain as day. You can tell he wish he could have said goodbye.
Wow, this is absolutely fantastic. Andy and Antoine for the win.
Why must people insult one another on here? There's one thing we should all be able to agree on, and that is that this song is great!
So tender and romantic song really can be provoked by a strong feeling of sadness.
He Brings a whole new approach to Guitar. Love the ending,
this man is pure genius.
belongs right there along with all the famous guitarist that made history.
Antoine's use of harmonics is just...indescribeable. He is seriously one of the greatest guitarists in the world.
antoine you have inspired me just as much as anyone in the music that i now create. you have given me idea after idea, you are a truly wonderful influence on me, and on music. I am very happy to have been able to be exposed to your music..... keep keepin it real man, i'll keep listenin
the most heartfelt song iveever heard by antoine dufour ever before! i can see and feel what his music is trying to get across. very well done antoine!
i had never heard him before......he is amazingly talented and what a soul reviving song it was..thank u very much
I agree with you totally man. All these guys are amazing and have their own little twists and sounds. I like Antoines, I can't put my finger on but it's good stuff. I'm addicted as well.
...and this is how you tell a story with no words.
This still gives me goose bumps.
I agree bassie. I really adore what an incredible ear he has to create and perform the melody in the choruses at 0.58-1.12 and 2.12-2.26 etc. The harmonics and open chords just sound beautiful together.
its amazing when he repeats a part and it sounds exactly like the first time
love this song so pure, if you went to sea and listen to this song it very awesome.
brilliant guitarist. this piece was absolutely beautiful.
What he does is simplicty and Beautiful.... I love this music.
brings a tear to my eyes
WOW so nice could listen to Antoine forever!!!!!
that has to be one of the best fingerstyle-tunes I heard this far...really great!
Absolutely flawless.
I just love the emotion in his music. I wish my talents matched my feelings like that. He plays from the heart, and it's a rare and beautiful thing. Im so glad I got to see this.
man, does this make you wanna dance. this guy's got some crazy skills.
i find myself watching alot of his videos. Antoine Dufour, you truly are an incredible artist ^^
Antoine and Ulli are two of the cleanest guitar players i've seen so far
I have been playing guitar for a long time and oh does this song touch my soul! I think this is one if the best acoustic song from him that I have heard so far!! Brilliant my friend, absolutely!
all these guitar gods are making me want to play more and more, but better and better more passion and it is working. One day even if it is the last thing i ever do ill become one of these guys.
Played this song on stage myself once at an open mic - such a beautiful song and will forever be one of my favourites! :)
This song exudes feeling. I have a hard time not getting emotional when i listen.
I love this!!
Man, you are my idol!!100% respect for you
Cheers from Poland
he is so amazing because can really make u relaxed plus he can make the best music and just is an amazing guitar player
greatest sounding guitar ever i've heard!!!!!!
this is the first time i've seen this guy. incredible!!!
Learning Antoine Dufour's music has taught me a valuable lesson about solo acoustic guitar....harmonics can be used to make the sexiest sounds that slot into any melody when done correctly!
I cant stop listening to this. my favourite dufour song, for the moment.
i started listening to you like 2 years ago.... set a goal to be able to lay your music.. and now im going to learn this song
lol
mad respect
your amazing
Wow, remember when I first listened to this, I still get goosebumbs when listening to this!
Heard Antoine play this tonight in Portland. Even without the explanation of the background behind the writing of the song, it is an emotionally moving piece. Meeting Antoine before the show, he was gracious to me, a total stranger. He deserves a much wider audience for his incredible music.
The harmonic slap and pull off in the chorus goes from a C major to a D minor. Love it! Most beautiful part of the song. Really creative technique, too. Antoine's a genius.
Amazing I cant stop watching these videos.....
The bass line is incredibly involved, even while there's a still a sonically attractive melody. Nice work, I'm impressed.
I had no idea how music can be so philosophy.
It's so beautiful.
I heard in some live recording Antoine saying that this song was dedicated to his cousin Zachary, which was killed in a restaurant.
..Now I can't stop associating the beats at the very end of the song with Zach's heart. RIP, man. You had the greatest tribute ever.
It always sounds like his music is ethereal. Haunting, echoing, trance-like...its the best music to think by.
i am a drummer and this is like having an angel whisper sweet nothings into each one of my ears.
Same here bro. I'm a drummer who thinks this is just beautiful
I feel like sitting nearby a lake in canada or alaska, with crystal-clear water and the stars shining above my head, mountains with white stains growing out of the horizon...this song is like a drug and a true masterpiece...
Amazing orchestration. Your soul materializes strongly through your music, and we feel it. You are a master.
The sustainbility is soooooooo incredible. It is not so much the type of guitar but its Master. : -) Such a joy to listen to this artist. rpoland thanks for posting this great musician. : -) Peace and Love!
A different style dosen't mean someone is better. When it comes to music I just listen and never compare. Everyone is different and great, its just your on personal taste!
Very nice music, I Pray who ever sees this be successful in life ❤
Might be the best song I've ever heard...
this song creates a whole new emotion its amazing.
i just love his right hand... amazing!
これは素晴らしい。右と左の交互のテクニックが、独特の音楽芸術を表現していますね。私はクラシックギターを少しやりましたが、アコースティックもすごい。
感動しました。
2:44
Spectacular. I never get sick of watching this.
Oh God, he is so amazing!! that was just so awesome
Muhteşem bir melodi bu videoyu ilk izlediğim zamanlarda 12 yaşında gitar kursuna giden bir çocuktum ... Şimdi ise 25 yaşındayım ve hala dinlemeye geliyorum inanılmaz bir iş çıkarıyorsun antoine seninle tanışmayı çok isterdim .
Türkiye de yaşıyorum o zamanlarda Türkiye Ankara da bir konserin varmış fakat ben yetişememiştim zaten yetişsem bile yaşım 12 olduğu için ve maddi durumlar iyi olmadığı için gelemezdim umarım bir gün bir yerlerde karşılaşırız sen benim çocukluk kahramanımsın :))
Antoine totally rocks this song. I think this is my favorite off the existence album. Thanks for posting this!
My jaw did not hit the floor with this one. It simply vaporized.
Antoine is the most disciplined and emotional guitarists of all time.
I wish i had the smallest amount of this guys talent!