If you have ever seen Ken Burn's series "The Civil War." Then you should appreciate the soundtrack. IT does bring back memories of the program. Obviously this is not party or upbeat music. IT is for when you are in a thoughtful mood. But if you are a civil war fan/buff. You should enjoy this as well.

Any study of the Civil War needs to include the music of the time. This is a very good collection of music to invoke the feel of America at an extremely difficult time.Young people need to hear the music of the 1860`s to more fully experience the struggle.We can read books, watch movies,look at pictures of the Civil War, but we need the music to make it real. This collection should be considered for all to appreciate.

It is extremely difficult to find a instrumental version of Shenandoah; to which this CD has. I personally hope that a Civil War Brass Band will play this as an instrumental. A Civil War folk song; it has more meaning to those who are near the Shenandoah mountains and river. In the Native American Indian's translation--it means "Daughter of Stars."The Ashokan Farewell instrumental, as is played; there is no better to be found. I am of the belief, that Ken Burn's "Civil War" will be forever linked to this music.The rest of the music, in my opinion--is better played by the Americus Brass Band and Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps. By using the authentic type drums; it makes a huge difference on the entire 'recipe' of the music piece/selection.If you're not fussy and not hungry for period instruments only--then it would be a higher ranking.

I enjoyed this music after visiting Gettysburg Battlefield and two Civil War battlefields in Virginia. I had forgotten most of the music from the miniseries since it was on TV so long ago and it is nice to hear it again.

Ken Burns is quite obviously a fantastic filmmaker. Choosing a soundtrack for a film this well is a skill that few to no filmmakers have in this day and age. The tracks on this CD range from joyously uplifting to horribly sorrowful. It conjurs up all the photographs you have seen of the civil war. If you have seen Ken's series documentary even once, you can see it all again in your head while you listen to this. The recordings are wonderful and instruments are played with vigor and love and interest. This is truly a must have for anyone who either loves music or loves the United States of America

Almost a tear in my eyes. The narritive is very sad, but I could not stop listening. The music is easey listening and toe tapping stuff. loved it. Loved it. Loved it. My eyes have seen the glory.