What a wonderful artist. He is so musical and his arrangements are so rich: retaining the original integrity of the song and often bringing something new and valid as well. In my house we call someone like him a "phone book" performer. I'd buy a ticket to see him perform the phone book. Hope he does this for a long time.
Jake Shimabukuro's performance is phenomenal. He has been recognized as a Wizard, "God", Master. Jake has set new benchmark for ukulele players. Thanks a lot, Jake. You are an inspiration to the world.
I just got tickets to see Jake. I think, regardless of any other concert group I go see in my life, this will be the best one I will ever see. I feel so much emotion welling up inside of me with each song that Jake does.
Jake uses d'addario strings which produce a slightly fuller tone and he's playing a custom kamaka. but really what makes him sound so good is that he's truly mastered the instrument.
While watching this, I put in my headphones and closed my eyes I felt as if I were actually there listening to him play with all the background noise including the sounds of the children omg it was so beautiful.. T.T
A STANDARD tenor ukulele? No, surely not. This Ukulele was designed by Jake Shimabukuro hisself and made by Casey Kamaka. Only 500 exist. So if you want to get your hands on one, you probably wont say it's just a standard ukulele. It's one of the best Ukuleles existing in the world. And one of the most expensive ones.
Glad to see that so many people are enjoying Jake’s cover. If anyone is interested, he is having a contest where you can win a chance to meet him in person or receive a ticket to one of his upcoming shows! For more information, check out our blog at caamedia.org
@Isaac Fox yeah but hawaiians are pretty much japanese. Well I'm not an expert in the topic but if you go to Hawaii, there's bilingual menus with Japanese and English c:
Only guy besides Kurt Niellsen who's ever covered this song and not looked like an idiot. No disrespect, but many people cover this song because they think they can top Leonard Cohen vocally. ... They can't.
I dont think it's a "magic ukulele". It's just a very good one; I just wanted to tell you that, in my opinion, this isnt just any standard ukulele. Of course it has 4 strings tuned GCEA and also has 18 frets. It's a ukulele ;) I've got a "standard" tenor ukulele and Jake's one sounds really A LOT better. But I think the sound also depends on the proper use of techniques, like Jake's using them.
What a wonderful artist. He is so musical and his arrangements are so rich: retaining the original integrity of the song and often bringing something new and valid as well. In my house we call someone like him a "phone book" performer. I'd buy a ticket to see him perform the phone book. Hope he does this for a long time.
Jake Shimabukuro's performance is phenomenal. He has been recognized as a Wizard, "God", Master.
Jake has set new benchmark for ukulele players.
Thanks a lot, Jake. You are an inspiration to the world.
Jakes 4 string ukulele plays (as always) like a symphony. Thank for posting this wonderful song!
I just got tickets to see Jake. I think, regardless of any other concert group I go see in my life, this will be the best one I will ever see. I feel so much emotion welling up inside of me with each song that Jake does.
One of my favorite songs, writte by the master. This is beautifully done.
Wonderful. This man is able to touch souls, and he surely has a beautiful one
Jake uses d'addario strings which produce a slightly fuller tone and he's playing a custom kamaka. but really what makes him sound so good is that he's truly mastered the instrument.
Beautiful. Great arrangement
Thanks for the chords. He turns it all into heavenly angels singing.
While watching this, I put in my headphones and closed my eyes
I felt as if I were actually there listening to him play with all the background noise
including the sounds of the children
omg it was so beautiful.. T.T
Que coisa linda! Thank's
if you ever get the chance to go to one of his performances, you should! They are even more beautiful!
Sin palabras, lo mejor que he escuchado en mi vida
I remember Jake in Kaimuki High and jammin with him in Ohana O Mele....the good ole days lol
For those who don't speak Japanese, the song starts at 1:42.
A STANDARD tenor ukulele? No, surely not. This Ukulele was designed by Jake Shimabukuro hisself and made by Casey Kamaka. Only 500 exist. So if you want to get your hands on one, you probably wont say it's just a standard ukulele. It's one of the best Ukuleles existing in the world. And one of the most expensive ones.
He is the best of the best...No doubts...
Who needs vocals? Jake's uke does all the singing for him!
Stunning
Absolutely beautiful ! I can't wait to see Jake coming to Australia playing at Lizottes how privelaged I am :) he is the Master of Ukelele
That's fantastic!
Soul soothing.
Glad to see that so many people are enjoying Jake’s cover. If anyone is interested, he is having a contest where you can win a chance to meet him in person or receive a ticket to one of his upcoming shows! For more information, check out our blog at caamedia.org
despite the background noise, this one is going in my favourites.
beautiful...
Lindo demais! Amo este japonês. Toca demais.
This is so beautiful. Thank you :-)
i'm going to learn this!!
whatever it takes!
4 years of high school japanese finally paying off.
Superb performance.
Sensacional, lindo mesmo, puro talento! ALELUIA!
augh his japanglish is so cute. i love how he struggles to find the words HAHA ;U;
Nicely said, in fact perfect!
Earning money with his passion. The Dream of every human. :)
watching this in slo mo to get the chords lol
Sounds really nice
@Isaac Fox yeah but hawaiians are pretty much japanese. Well I'm not an expert in the topic but if you go to Hawaii, there's bilingual menus with Japanese and English c:
yay
@GitUke Great call.
How can people talk through Jake's performance?
i just wanna go to a monastery of music and just spend the rest of my life or a good 10 years learning like 3 instruments guitar, piano, and chello
On his official "Peace, Love, and Ukulele" songbook ;)
@Andi0012345 no he uses a high g tenor ukulele
You know the basic chords for this song are C, Am, F & G right??? But when Jake play's it, his interpretation is a thousand times better.
wow that was soo pretty :)
wow nice
Superbe.
Be quiet please and let me enjoy this in peace.
I say, "Hallelujah and Amen!!"
Sounds like he's in a mall. Beautiful rendition..
Only guy besides Kurt Niellsen who's ever covered this song and not looked like an idiot. No disrespect, but many people cover this song because they think they can top Leonard Cohen vocally.
...
They can't.
@bobyman121 most of the time, people switch their strings to low g ones for this song.
so obviously a leo (3 days before mine) : )
What ukulele did you play? I just love that music! Congratulations! 👏👏🥰
Wow... What size Uke is that?
so am i!!!!
Were Can I Get the TABS???
Well said!!
I dont think it's a "magic ukulele". It's just a very good one; I just wanted to tell you that, in my opinion, this isnt just any standard ukulele. Of course it has 4 strings tuned GCEA and also has 18 frets. It's a ukulele ;) I've got a "standard" tenor ukulele and Jake's one sounds really A LOT better. But I think the sound also depends on the proper use of techniques, like Jake's using them.
true dat!!
yes
@pauljohnsontv haha thanks!
🎉
That's not Jake Shimabukuro playing. Nope, I hear angels.
what kind of ukelele is that ? its not a guitarlele ?
what kind of ukulele is that?
true dat
Was he playing in low g?
Nice
he's like a fuckin savant 0.0
What I would give to jam out with this guy.
3:20...start getting to heaven ....
He's Hawaiian isn't he?
.....O.O.....
I continued listening because I heard Japanese.
Looks so easy... Is so fucking difficult.
I'd like to slow things down....(by speaking in Japanese)
tenor ukulele
4 people stopped listening because they heard Japanese.
?? wuts heaven
ay un celoso ke no le gusta
DON'T BRING CHILDREN TO THESE EVENTS!!!! Am I right guyth? >.> Don't bring anything that makes noise that you can't shut up. lmao