You sir are my inspiration on Uke. It's cause of you I ever started playing and now I teach Uke for my primary source of income. Im in high school and hope to play this very song at the talent show this year.
Jake your electrifying in many ways I can see so many things coming out of your performance that its not possible to write it down here but really the way you seem to feed enormous amount of energy & soul into the this little instrument from both arms and holding it to the center of your body it has no choice but to scream out music in every note. man its a wonder the strings dont break or the uke catch fire. Even your shirt with lines drawn into your center are so fitting for this performance
Honestly, I'm most impressed with his composing/arranging skills than his technical skills. I'm slowly working through transcribing a couple of his tunes, and they're not incredibly difficult technically, but its some really inventive writing. Not that I'm saying he's not good; he still takes those notes and does something special with them; I'm just saying what I really like about Jake, and what keeps me coming back to his stuff, is the quality of his arrangements.
I never imagined this little uke being pushed to its far reaches and I wont use the word limits I was really enjoying your chops but also cringing and waiting for the little uke to burst but it held together. Im going to catch one of your shows when you come around. I just got hold of my second uke and it puts out a very sweet sound but I must say you are really blazing up some new trails for me to ride through if it should come about that way. Im on beginners trails for now. Aloha
@kevpingu It's a Panasonic HD camera... I don't have the model number on me right now though. I've used it for most of my channel's videos this past year with a couple of exceptions.
If ANYONE thought the uke was a wimpy or dumb instrument, they need to watch this. This will make them a believer. I think I'll go out and buy one now....
@bonbon3021 I'm pretty sure they're out there somewhere (which is rare for Jake's songs). Do a quick google search for Dominator and Thriller; you'll probably find it.
Okay, I'm going to go practice my ukulele now. Every time I think I wanna give up, I watch one of his vids and I get even more inspired.
I hope you haven't given up 1 year on!
Jone Zajko I hope you still haven't given up
Hope ur a pro
I love how animated he is when he plays his Uke!
Very nice. He really loves what he does, you can see and hear the passion in his music.
I love the passion he puts into every performance :)
Best ukelele Thriller cover EVER
Trop kiffant, j'adore ce gars !! :-D
Un truc de fou.
Bravo
il aime ce qu'il fait ça se voit, j'adore et j'adorerais jouer comme lui ^^
Un véritable virtuose !! Il est difficile d'imaginer tout ce qu'il est capable de jouer avec un Ukulélé !!!
Jake est vraiment fort
He will be performing at my Xmas party.... How do you dance to that? Man please!!!!
You sir are my inspiration on Uke. It's cause of you I ever started playing and now I teach Uke for my primary source of income. Im in high school and hope to play this very song at the talent show this year.
Absolutely amazing!
Wow. This guy is one hell of a uke player. The best MJ tribute on uke. :)
You r amazing thank you so much for the partition 🙏
He's so inspiring!!
absolutely stunning how can one be so talented and good
I love how he's just groovin'.
I love how he is so into it. Amazing play my friend.
AMAZING! Such precision.
Brilliant - thanks for posting this!
Love it!! Your music is magic.
Jake your electrifying in many ways I can see so many things coming out of your performance that its not possible to write it down here but really the way you seem to feed enormous amount of energy & soul into the this little instrument from both arms and holding it to the center of your body it has no choice but to scream out music in every note. man its a wonder the strings dont break or the uke catch fire. Even your shirt with lines drawn into your center are so fitting for this performance
Fantastic. Best Jackson uke cover ever.
Well, this is crazy brilliant!
Beast.
I am stunned.
Honestly, I'm most impressed with his composing/arranging skills than his technical skills. I'm slowly working through transcribing a couple of his tunes, and they're not incredibly difficult technically, but its some really inventive writing. Not that I'm saying he's not good; he still takes those notes and does something special with them; I'm just saying what I really like about Jake, and what keeps me coming back to his stuff, is the quality of his arrangements.
pure skill and talent damn
Da best ukulele player in Hawaii! Keep jammin braddah Jake.
ooooooooooh Man that's totally awesome!
Esse cara toca bem.
Ele veio ao Brasil esse mês
Tocou lah no Sul
No FESTIVALMA !!!!
I never imagined this little uke being pushed to its far reaches and I wont use the word limits I was really enjoying your chops but also cringing and waiting for the little uke to burst but it held together. Im going to catch one of your shows when you come around. I just got hold of my second uke and it puts out a very sweet sound but I must say you are really blazing up some new trails for me to ride through if it should come about that way. Im on beginners trails for now. Aloha
dude you are my hero. i play guitar but could never do what you do on the uke bravo
this shizzle was just stellar! nice recording quality too!
Just saw Jake last night in Clearwater. This guy's awesome!
Dude... I play the uke too. But that was HELLA GOOD. It was Godlike. Great job.
WO THIS IS AMAZING..... HES AMAZINGGGGGGGGG
jake u rock!!!!!!
Simply Great
ty for uploading this and that was awesome @ jake :DD
Great stuff - thanks for adding it to the web.
I'm still here in 2024
Sweet composition.
i havent dared to close this video before it finished
this is amazing
voilà un gars qui prend du plaisir à ce qu'il fait! Son sourire est au moins aussi entraînant que sa musique.
..perfect!!!
Makes me want to play more!
awesome
@korinstower202
He mainly uses a tenor. This one was custom made for him. I don't think I've ever seen him with anything else.
You lucky duck! You got to see him live!
Magnífico!
AMAZING OMFG I FOUND MY SELF A HERO
Jake is the best - see him live if you can
ohhhh! My dream!!!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOMEEEEE!! amazing
WOW!
love how he just gets so into it
This is simply amazingg :))
Master! Teach Me!!!!
whoa so good.
i do i wanna learn this fantastic stuff
ジェイクすげ〰️わ
world's best ukulele player.
@kevpingu It's a Panasonic HD camera... I don't have the model number on me right now though. I've used it for most of my channel's videos this past year with a couple of exceptions.
This is a beautiful Kamaka Tenor 4-String uke
That comes under the heading of...
HOLY CRAP!
genius!
@Cleo4696 yeah really, its possible, but the sound quality drops tremendously. The Uke was never meant to be used w/ a pick
He does have a new album with this song on it.. it's the Jake Shimabakuro Live CD
....only blessed
nearly good enough to watch the whole thing
just saw him here in Sao Paulo, he's the most simpathic and charismatic performer I've ever seen! ahahahaha
Wicked!
How does he get up so casually though.. like..
If ANYONE thought the uke was a wimpy or dumb instrument, they need to watch this. This will make them a believer. I think I'll go out and buy one now....
One day I'm going to get to come over to your house and say "Thriller go". Like a Ukulele jukebox. This guy.. incredible though.
@Brian Eresmas
Yes, the USA used its wizardry to make the Hawaiian islands appear out of no where. Hats off to you, sir.
That ruled
worlds best
This guy is a genius.....you should hear him do Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. He makes that instrument cooler than anyone ever has...
Thanks! I made sure to get as close as possible and stay on the uke =)
Damn!
Damn you're good. =)
Holy COW this is amazing. Anywhere we can go for downloads??
Hooooo! Smokin'! Do you play any flamenco? I'd love to hear that...
@Skinhitta Nope. Take 15 seconds to google his name and find his albums with his own pieces. He's got great albums, just like real good pros around.
Absolutely Fantastic !!
Is this a Concert or Tenor Uke ?
George.
@bonbon3021 I'm pretty sure they're out there somewhere (which is rare for Jake's songs). Do a quick google search for Dominator and Thriller; you'll probably find it.
In deed I Want to play it MORE! :D
playing ukulele is all about feelin it :)
Nice
ES UN GENIO,NO PENSE QUE PODIA HACER SEMEJANE MUSICA CON UN UKELELE.SERÁ PORQUE ES UN GENIO!!!
@bonbon3021 YOU CAN"T HANDLE THE TABS!!!!
Thanks for the free laugh
What type of ukelele is that? Tenor?
it was just a joke. but thanks for the encouragement, I will keep on playing. :)
@Kukalakuk That day has come! Actually it came, like, two years ago. I just noticed this comment now though haha
This guy is awesome, but is covers all he does?
does jake use a baritone or a tenor uke
Guy fucking shreds on ukulele.... Holy shit, i found my new hero.
Fucking amazing.
No matter who you are,
no matter what you do,
there's always an Asian
who does it better that you
Gorgous answer, absolutely true
Caucasian !!