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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
Wonderful. This man is able to touch souls, and he surely has a beautiful one
One of my favorite songs, writte by the master. This is beautifully done.
Thanks for the chords. He turns it all into heavenly angels singing.
Beautiful. Great arrangement
I remember Jake in Kaimuki High and jammin with him in Ohana O Mele....the good ole days lol
Sin palabras, lo mejor que he escuchado en mi vida
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
Stunning
This is so beautiful. Thank you :-)
Soul soothing.
beautiful...
That's fantastic!
He is the best of the best...No doubts...
Superb performance.
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.
Lindo demais! Amo este japonês. Toca demais.
Who needs vocals? Jake's uke does all the singing for him!
i'm going to learn this!!
whatever it takes!
Sensacional, lindo mesmo, puro talento! ALELUIA!
despite the background noise, this one is going in my favourites.
For those who don't speak Japanese, the song starts at 1:42.
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
Nicely said, in fact perfect!
Sounds really nice
Earning money with his passion. The Dream of every human. :)
@GitUke Great call.
wow nice
yay
4 years of high school japanese finally paying off.
Superbe.
so am i!!!!
Well said!!
yes
wow that was soo pretty :)
@Andi0012345 no he uses a high g tenor ukulele
I say, "Hallelujah and Amen!!"
augh his japanglish is so cute. i love how he struggles to find the words HAHA ;U;
@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:
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 ;)
Be quiet please and let me enjoy this in peace.
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.
@bobyman121 most of the time, people switch their strings to low g ones for this song.
watching this in slo mo to get the chords lol
How can people talk through Jake's performance?
true dat!!
Nice
so obviously a leo (3 days before mine) : )
🎉
What ukulele did you play? I just love that music! Congratulations! 👏👏🥰
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.
Sounds like he's in a mall. Beautiful rendition..
@pauljohnsontv haha thanks!
true dat
Were Can I Get the TABS???
Wow... What size Uke is that?
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.
3:20...start getting to heaven ....
he's like a fuckin savant 0.0
what kind of ukelele is that ? its not a guitarlele ?
.....O.O.....
what kind of ukulele is that?
Was he playing in low g?
I continued listening because I heard Japanese.
What I would give to jam out with this guy.
That's not Jake Shimabukuro playing. Nope, I hear angels.
I'd like to slow things down....(by speaking in Japanese)
He's Hawaiian isn't he?
Looks so easy... Is so fucking difficult.
tenor ukulele
4 people stopped listening because they heard Japanese.
ay un celoso ke no le gusta
?? wuts heaven
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