I'd put my money on Rob. This guy is really good, but I'm just not seeing the epicness here. Rob always blows me away. This guy, while also rather humble, as awesome as he is didn't have any wow factor; at least for me.
Rob Scallon by the looks of it is a guitarist applying guitar technique to all of the other instruments. Obviously he's talented but these guys are apples and oranges. When it comes to uke he wouldn't hold a candle to Jake. My opinion of course.
I think they are comparing him to Jimi Hendrix because jimi brought a new style of playing the guitar. Just as this guy is using the ukulele in a new way
Tiny Tim was a national treasure, an amazing singer/interpreter and historian of American music. He should be celebrated, especially as a player of the ukulele. He loved and promoted the instrument and its history his whole life.
I remember watching this dudes first videos a very long time ago and he blew my mind ever since. From one musician to another, know I'm happy to see he's getting some where.
Jimi is one of my favorite guitarists of all time, but that doesn't mean he was perfect. he was actually rather sloppy with his playing. The reason he's so world renowned is because of how revolutionary he was for the guitar and music in general. This guy looks much healthier than Jimmy was, and is technically astounding 👌
I was thinking the same thing. I love Jimi's music; he wrote nice songs, always had nice melodic solos, he was a real innovative with recording and equipment and he really "felt the blues", but I think his technical abilities are overrated.
Used to be part of a youth group my family worked with. He was amazing then. He had this bit where he would play and people would yell for him to go faster and he would. He could really go. Would end up on the floor on his back playing like crazy. He is very humble and an awesome person.
Salve de Slave Not capable of playing acoustic ?? Have you heard "Hear my train a Comin" on his blues album cause he does two versions, a 12 string acoustic and electric church version. Of course people play better than Hendrix but it's not necessarily about the sophistication of his playing but rather it was the creation of new sounds and the advancement of a genre that people know so little about (blues), and also being a big part in the psychedelic/funk genre.
Hendrix was a genius on making music, but he never was the best guitar player. SRV could play 10x better than him. but hendrix create insane pieces of art and its because that he is considered a god. he change the history of music.(sorry for my english btw)
This is brilliant but my favourite is his rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. Without singing himself, he manages to incorporate all the instrumental and vocal melody lines of this amazing song on one small instrument.
Skyzen Skyluke, learn to type: it's a comma that separates a direct address, and _mandolin_ is written in lower case, since only correctness over communication matters to you.
Well, so called Ukulele,comes from an instrument called Cavaquinho that comes from the north of Portugal. Portuguese sailors brought it to the islands. The reason was it was a small instrument that they could carry around without taking much place,then local people adapted it to their taste and culture. All the old 'Ukuleles' were made by people whose names still have a portuguese origin. I don't if people from the islands and abroad do know about this.
I like how humble he is. We've been listening to his music for years.
Keoki johnson whatevers
3:03 if you just wanna see him playing Ukulele
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What's the name of the song?
@@julianbastian6723 While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Although it could modified for this cover. ;)
You can definitely tell just from his facial expressions and how he moves his body when he plays that he has so much passion for his instrument
He truly vibin
It's like you can almost hear the instrument saying the actual words, but I'm also highAF right now. So, that may be the reason as well.. lol
What's the actual song?
@@g-hStLmoN "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles
After that introduction I want to see someone playing a 40-string guitar.
Pekka Kujansuu you could do that with an 8 string style guitar BUT strung with 4 other octaves.
Pekka Kujansuu look at a harp, or the inside of a piano
Pat Metheny plays a 42 string Pikasso guitar.
Rob Scallon is what you need
Kaptain Kid 48 string piano actually
"There's no ego when you're a ukulele player." - Jake Shimabukuro👍
I wanna hear him and Rob Scallon have a ukulele battle.
Bruh he would annihilate Robbie any day
I'd put my money on Rob.
This guy is really good, but I'm just not seeing the epicness here. Rob always blows me away. This guy, while also rather humble, as awesome as he is didn't have any wow factor; at least for me.
an to put him in the same sentence as jimi hendrix.......idk. b easy with that
Rob Scallon by the looks of it is a guitarist applying guitar technique to all of the other instruments. Obviously he's talented but these guys are apples and oranges. When it comes to uke he wouldn't hold a candle to Jake. My opinion of course.
Who has the longer reach?
Just the passion that he plays with!!! It's astounding and beautiful music!
Fire the intern who wrote James.
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canadianroot oh shit! Just noticed that 😂
canadianroot lol your blind and stupid
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I think they are comparing him to Jimi Hendrix because jimi brought a new style of playing the guitar. Just as this guy is using the ukulele in a new way
Jake: Exists
Feng E: Finally, a worthy opponent.
That song is actually really nice and fun to play. Many different patterns possible using the minor scales. Love it. Thank you for the main riff!!
Great player playing George Harrison. Can't get much better than that!
stlev99 better at playing ukulele than George or better at playing ukulele than George playing guitar
which music it is? I don't know
Such a full sound, love his passion
Yo this dude came to my school in 5th grade cause he was buds with my band teacher it's so cool to see him grow big like this
This is genuinely nice to listen to.
saw him live last fall, freaking amazing. One of the most enjoyable concerts I have ever been to, including The Who and McCartney in the 80's.
He really seems to enjoy it. Wow.
While my guitar gently weep, on ukulele... I would never thought id enjoy that.
Jean- François don’t you mean while my ukulele gently weep
He has such a soothing voice!
Still my guitar gently whips
I love the way he speaks
what a sincere and wonderful interview.
Tiny Tim was a national treasure, an amazing singer/interpreter and historian of American music. He should be celebrated, especially as a player of the ukulele. He loved and promoted the instrument and its history his whole life.
For gods sake they just meant how Jimi was know as one of the greats, he is that good at the Ukelele
He's so talented. Thanks to WGBH for having this guy 👍🏻
I remember watching this dudes first videos a very long time ago and he blew my mind ever since. From one musician to another, know I'm happy to see he's getting some where.
As a George Harrison fan and of music in general I could be listening to this master musician for days...
which music is?
jake shimabukuro -_-
thomtithomtithom thom how can they not edit this?! It's so simple
FINALLY did.
Great interview and great Music.
He came to my school when I was in Hawaii. He made it sound like any instrument you could imagine. I miss Hawaii😢
this man was one of the driving forces that caused me to play ukulele
His name is jake btw WGBH News
Jimi is one of my favorite guitarists of all time, but that doesn't mean he was perfect. he was actually rather sloppy with his playing. The reason he's so world renowned is because of how revolutionary he was for the guitar and music in general. This guy looks much healthier than Jimmy was, and is technically astounding 👌
I was thinking the same thing. I love Jimi's music; he wrote nice songs, always had nice melodic solos, he was a real innovative with recording and equipment and he really "felt the blues", but I think his technical abilities are overrated.
That song is called While My Ukelele Gently Weeps!...fantastic. loved it.
He's so soft spoken and this reflects to his playing.
Used to be part of a youth group my family worked with. He was amazing then. He had this bit where he would play and people would yell for him to go faster and he would. He could really go. Would end up on the floor on his back playing like crazy. He is very humble and an awesome person.
what song is he playing, i need it in my life
3:03 What's the name of the song?
They're both so charming it kills me!!!
The next Jimi Hendrix (even tho he's playing a George Harrison song) James Shimabukuro (Jake), nice
Salve de Slave Not capable of playing acoustic ?? Have you heard "Hear my train a Comin" on his blues album cause he does two versions, a 12 string acoustic and electric church version. Of course people play better than Hendrix but it's not necessarily about the sophistication of his playing but rather it was the creation of new sounds and the advancement of a genre that people know so little about (blues), and also being a big part in the psychedelic/funk genre.
Hendrix was a genius on making music, but he never was the best guitar player. SRV could play 10x better than him. but hendrix create insane pieces of art and its because that he is considered a god. he change the history of music.(sorry for my english btw)
um ur wrong sir SRV was faster then ji mi but not better.. oh no. n jimi made far better music. b easy
William Silveira can you take a regular guitar and basically play it upside down?
Ninja of Ni9ht if i have time to learn it, yes. There's people who play with their feets. If you have time you can learn it!
~Love my ukuklele...have an old model 1934...simply love it. Watched Ukulele Mike for lessons...
This is brilliant but my favourite is his rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. Without singing himself, he manages to incorporate all the instrumental and vocal melody lines of this amazing song on one small instrument.
The speed at the end reminds me a lot of the Gypsy Violin scene on the beach in Queen of the Damned. Great talent!
Wow stunning playing.
Jake is a nice person too... he visited my middle school and was so approachable and patient with the kids...
His voice is so soothing
Amazing talent! Need tabs for this
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍this man is AMAZING! I didn't know u could do all that with 4 strings
I love how he doesnt go fast. He makes it sound beautiful
He is tslented. I would love to know if he has ever tried to play the mandilon. I think he would nail it. Thamk you for sharing🙄
Brigette Krevanko learn how to spell my friend it's "Mandolin"
Skyzen Skyluke, learn to type: it's a comma that separates a direct address, and _mandolin_ is written in lower case, since only correctness over communication matters to you.
Skyzen Skyluke Haha burn
Brigette Krevanko lol that emoji doesn't go with Ur comment
Apprentice b8 r8r lol I'm glad it worked
Very sweet ukulele player❣
Well, so called Ukulele,comes from an instrument called Cavaquinho that comes from the north of Portugal. Portuguese sailors brought it to the islands. The reason was it was a small instrument that they could carry around without taking much place,then local people adapted it to their taste and culture. All the old 'Ukuleles' were made by people whose names still have a portuguese origin. I don't if people from the islands and abroad do know about this.
Tonight!! Excited!
why isn't there a date on this videom
What song did he play?
Carlos Alfaro While My Guitar Gently Weeps by the Beatles
The title is a really bold statement... Really bold
Jet li of ukulele
Dazie Fernandes LOL
I thought the same
Dazie Fernandes smart because bruce lee is les paul
smart cause he's Asian and so is jet li
BIRYÜK He's Hawaiian. Dude he said it in the video
James???
do u mind WGBH ?!?!
Beautiful!
3:05 when the first string is moved ! your welcome :)
Thank you
Why did I not find this till 2:55
Me and my family remembers when he used to play at the park.
What's the original song of this version?
This was the kindest interview
can anyone tell me what george harrison song it was?
Whats the name of the song?
I just love his faicial expressions
Beautiful.
Can anyone tell me is he playing concert or tenor ukulele ??
What do you need 40 strings for?
James :) c'mon Jake not James
That ending was awesome 👏
whats the name of the song he plays
AMAZING SKILLZ!!!
What's this piece called?
he plays the ukulele at 3:04.
Anyone know that intro?
Whats the title of the song?
Is this a concert ukelele?
Is this jake from statefarm?...🤔
I've always wanted him and Chris Thile to collaborate.
the way he dances with it is kewl
Oh damn I saw him a few years ago, didn’t realize that he was this big. Got front seat too!
Name of song???
Hah! I can play the spongebob outro on Ukelele. I'm at least halfway there!
Amazing musician!!!
what size ukulele is it
I got the chills
Cant get over how good you are.
what is the name of the song???
is that a tenor or a concert uke?
Lovely choice - George Harrison
Amazing!
That presenter was great host. Ukulele was impressive too.
His ukulele is concert, tenor or baritono?
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 73yo Aussie fan.
ese ritmo se llama joropo y es de Venezuela, se toca en un instrumento parecido al ukelele de cuatro cuerdas y se llama "cuatro"
Am I crazy or was that sonnet he was playing ‘While my Guitar Gently Weeps’ by the Beatles?
Kempo Kid it is, that is why they said "speaking of George Harrison"
3:03 You're Welcome
What song is this