Jake Shimabukuro - "Bohemian Rhapsody" live at Anthology in San Diego

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  • Jake Shimabukuro performing a cover of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" live at Anthology in San Diego - November 19, 2009
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  • @Sixpasher
    @Sixpasher 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never thought this little instrument could express so much. Outstanding performance

  • @GypsyPriest
    @GypsyPriest ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent!... posted this on FB 8 or 10 years ago and it popped on "Memories" today.
    I would double like it... if it were possible.

  • @arimail
    @arimail 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Good job Jake! Never heard a ukulele sound that beautiful before.
    ありがとうございます!!

  • @georgewhitelaw9004
    @georgewhitelaw9004 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Possibly Queen's greatest song. Superb.

  • @MAGICatBEN
    @MAGICatBEN 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw him live playing this, it was absolutely amazing! I even got to meet him afterwards!

  • @mcspikes1
    @mcspikes1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How could anyone give a thumbs down to a performance this? Beautiful.

  • @azaas
    @azaas 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I almost cried like a little girl ... if Freddie was still with us i'm sure he'd have loved to sing along to that guy's sick ukulele !

  • @sylviacorsham4766
    @sylviacorsham4766 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a humble member of the Derby Ukeleli club, I am enthralled, Wow who could have imagined such beautiful music from such a small instrument,. :-)

  • @jonesyzajkolove
    @jonesyzajkolove 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Inspirational and just wow. Every time I listen to him play it really makes me want to practice more!

  • @soccerskills06
    @soccerskills06 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    we all love listening to him play, but you can tell he loves playing it more

  • @Cabiotube
    @Cabiotube 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jake has taken the ukulele to places it has never been before. True genius!

  • @kurtjimenez
    @kurtjimenez 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw Jake yesterday at a taping for NPR's From the Top in Monterey California- He is simply amazing and truly inspirational!!

  • @dangarcia5755
    @dangarcia5755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was at that concert! I used to watch Jake when I was stationed with the Navy on Oahu.
    He was only in his 20s and starting to get really big. He would play at the local outdoor strip mall in Hawaii Kai, and at Brunch on the Beach in Waikiki. My daughter, who was 5-6 years old, had a little "crush" on him, and drew the cutest picture of him with the glasses that he used to wear. (To this day, I wish I could find that picture! 😅)

  • @TheCJRMusic
    @TheCJRMusic 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    i saw this guy live at the Stoughton Opera House in Stoughton, Wisconsin. And it was by far the best concert, he is such a show man, and can evoke all these emotions onto the audience. 10/10

  • @eschelar
    @eschelar 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy CRAP! One of the most epic songs EVER, played by the most EPIC uke player in the modern age.
    I seriously almost stood and applauded my flipping computer monitor.
    DAMN.
    That was just plain phenomenal. Wow.

  • @zinja0830
    @zinja0830 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Um....that was...THE GREATEST THING I EVER SAW IN MY LIFE! Bohemian Rhapsody is my favorite song of all time, and I'm very hard to please when it comes to Queen covers. Bohemian Rhapsody is an extremely hard song no matter which position you choose to cover. To do all of it with one instrument is simply outstanding.

  • @jbc242424
    @jbc242424 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never realized this song was this good until now.

  • @lordtonedeaf
    @lordtonedeaf 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This cat has been amazing my ears for over 10 years now. First heard him play when I lived in Hawaii, and I was stopped dead in my tracks. Best thing is you can see how much he loves doing his thing! My son has started playing again, I hope he keeps it up, I love the Uke!

  • @ALifeInParadise
    @ALifeInParadise 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    And Also Jake Shimabukuro is the MOST amazing Uke Player to come out of Hawaii in a long time. and all the other GODS are already dead.
    I listen to Rap Rock Country and Reggae, and yet there is something about the sound of the UKE that gets me still to this day!!!!

  • @viktor715
    @viktor715 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like I'm floating in air. He takes me to another world

  • @pianoman15304
    @pianoman15304 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    more beautiful notes have never been played on nylon.
    i am astounded by this man. in my 11 years of playing music i've never before seen something this amazing played on such a underestimated instrument.

  • @platypibri
    @platypibri 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw him in Rancho Cucamonga. One of the finest performances I have ever witnessed.

  • @TerryUkes
    @TerryUkes 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    What can I say? I've been a Queen fan boy for 30+years, and also Jake fan. I know he completed the arrangement while touring in Japan, but this way exceeded my expectation! I need to dump my incomplete arrangement, indeed ;)

  • @HolyRockers34
    @HolyRockers34 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was at a concert of his today. Got an autographed CD and everything! It was amazing, he played this!

  • @DonnaStandridge
    @DonnaStandridge 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    He gives the song the justice it deserves. Fantastic job!

  • @TheAuntieBa
    @TheAuntieBa 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This beauty makes my heart ache... and his cheerful, friendly and down to earth spirit lifts it back up.

  • @GrannyTenderstone
    @GrannyTenderstone 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    It seems there is nothing Jake can't play! Such a virtuoso, no matter what the genre.

  • @jimsreynolds
    @jimsreynolds 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where this guy really nails it is on the arrangement. Absolute genius!. It helps that he is technically capable enough to play whatever occurs to him and he does it with a level of feel that leaves me panting. Dood !

  • @MakeLAUGHnotWAR
    @MakeLAUGHnotWAR 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    How the hell can anyone dislike this? It's glorious!

  • @HyddenDragon
    @HyddenDragon 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are no words to describe how beautifully performed and how amazingly talented you are!

  • @singerleelee
    @singerleelee 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the greatest musicians of the world and I affirm his talent and hard work and Spirit to get to where he is. Thank you Jake!

  • @artdam
    @artdam 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nicely done.. but have you noticed how deeply ingrained 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is in our minds and hearts? it is enough to perform the song with only one instrument and we can hear a whole orchestra helping him :) and he does too...

  • @debee33
    @debee33 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    i luv watching his facial expressions as much as listening to his music that guy loves what hes doing!

  • @NoOtherNamesWereLeft
    @NoOtherNamesWereLeft 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is incredible. Who knew that a ukulele could sound like that... What a virtuoso!

  • @ace88bf
    @ace88bf 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is actually an incredibly intricate, well-crafted cover. Major respects to Jake for making what could be one of the best covers of this song, perio

  • @californiaswater5571
    @californiaswater5571 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    1.3 million views. Thats alot of people who appreciate good music on youtube. Thanks jake! Hope to see you again soon my friend...

  • @rogerdotlee
    @rogerdotlee 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear god this is absolutely unbelievable. Two thumbs up, seriously.

  • @BarneyFife00
    @BarneyFife00 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    And to think that I once thought of the uke as a novelty. This is art!!!

  • @GammonAndSpinach
    @GammonAndSpinach 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    As well as an incredible musician, that's an incredible instrument he's playing. Wonderfully full sound, and the intonation sounds right on, which is not easy on a short scale like that.

  • @baterickpatman
    @baterickpatman 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still go back to that video periodically, it moves me :)

  • @mollielie
    @mollielie 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how he's really feeling the music. You know a musician is good when he/she plays with his/her whole body. I wish I could play ukulele like that.

  • @Forevahhs
    @Forevahhs 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    saw him live in a small setting. was as great as it seems.

  • @RynkaB
    @RynkaB 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    i could listen to this all day

  • @ace88bf
    @ace88bf 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    this gets my vote for best BR cover of all time, definitely

  • @cornbread12987
    @cornbread12987 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    this man is a hero.... give him a medal

  • @Janyedoe
    @Janyedoe 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't know the ukulele was such a powerful instrument! Incredible!

  • @sebandersenwood
    @sebandersenwood 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude, ur waistjacket combined with the awesome faces you pull during this video has forced me to post it on facebook. may this video go verry viral.

  • @lleal
    @lleal 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    No words... just listening...

  • @thejilleli
    @thejilleli 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    everytime i watch this i cry because it is so beautiul. this is perfection

  • @gblan
    @gblan 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quite possibly the best rendition on You Tube.

  • @MichaelPoe11
    @MichaelPoe11 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is simply amazing. I watched this for one of my classes on world music, and he is just fabulous to listen to!

  • @MarkyShaw
    @MarkyShaw 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic peformance. now going on a Jake Shimabukuro video marathon. THANKS!!

  • @mmaayyuummiifff
    @mmaayyuummiifff 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pure awesomeness :)

  • @janiselenore
    @janiselenore 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freddie would be so impressed!❤❤❤

  • @cornponebread
    @cornponebread 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mind has been properly blown. I am speechless!

  • @hootervilletrolley2429
    @hootervilletrolley2429 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I listen to this guy, I am amazed. Growing up in the 70s, your only exposure to ukelele was Tiny Tim and the occasional Don Ho cameo. Whoda thunk that it could be this cool?

  • @takindown
    @takindown 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    pretty sweet ! my kid loves his Ukelele , he loves this guy

  • @KarlWright
    @KarlWright 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelieveable... pretty much tear-jerking.

  • @JimmyDeLocke
    @JimmyDeLocke 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh My God! What is there to say? Mind boggling technique and a beautiful spirit add up to a guy who covers a tune and creates something bigger and better than the original. WOW Jake, @#$%ing WOW!!!!!!!!!!

  • @guamrugger
    @guamrugger 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jake is a very special talent.

  • @Pachichin2012
    @Pachichin2012 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent interpretation of jake, queen in the memory forever

  • @rockinredneck57
    @rockinredneck57 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Style, beauty, precision, this version is amazing to watch and to listen to. He is Tommy Emmanuel on a Uke!

  • @goldeneraofrappio
    @goldeneraofrappio 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing, you can see how he enjoys playing this wonderful instrument

  • @IrvSauce
    @IrvSauce 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Jake. Hope I can meet him some day.

  • @Heineken1712
    @Heineken1712 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    he has so much fun while playing. great to see!

  • @nc19638845
    @nc19638845 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!! What a special treat! I used to play uke as a child and can totally appreciate what a genius Jake is with his musical instrument!!

  • @yellowparachutees
    @yellowparachutees 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    It doesn't get much better than this!!

  • @JonnyDrop
    @JonnyDrop 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the best things I've seen on TH-cam EVER.

  • @235rory
    @235rory 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    i listen to him all lot but i dont no what to say he is amazing i mean amazing

  • @leoniewhalen1046
    @leoniewhalen1046 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has reduced me to tears! Not common for me so I guess I've just been completely moved!

  • @gorkhalidai1
    @gorkhalidai1 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    and I didnt even blink....wow amazing!!

  • @bigez1988
    @bigez1988 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a treat.

  • @jliz1589
    @jliz1589 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is purely amazing.
    Also, my hands are cramping just from watching him play! haha

  • @slywlf54
    @slywlf54 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I first discovered this thanks (BIG THANKS!) to my subscription to the NPR Song of the Day email - totally blows me away! Such talent - I'm so in awe ;-)

  • @spintheblackcircle33
    @spintheblackcircle33 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just made me cry....

  • @funkymunkymusic
    @funkymunkymusic 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    incredible. I am so impressed with what he is able to do with the UKE!

  • @bbycrts
    @bbycrts 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have tickets to see him in March - hope he does this!

  • @MikuCigarBoxGuitar
    @MikuCigarBoxGuitar 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm still looking for my jaws on the floor after this !

  • @hoya86bug
    @hoya86bug 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible. Left me breathless listening to it... seriously... and awesome watching him... Mahalo Jake! Hana hou!

  • @randallbanks1589
    @randallbanks1589 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best covers of this rocking tune. Dude, you're totally awesome.

  • @yo4atw
    @yo4atw 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great virtuoso! By chance I discovered this tool and the skill of the artist touched me! Sincere congratulations! An admirer of Romania! Thanks again!

  • @koolhandvuk
    @koolhandvuk 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is way too kool......ありがとうございます!!

  • @Chavezoid
    @Chavezoid 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    JAAAAKKKEEEE..been following him since he posted his While My Guitar gently Weeps video recorded at Central Park NY

  • @gtrgdss
    @gtrgdss 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so awesome words cannot describe. What a talent!!!!

  • @coolwhip2035
    @coolwhip2035 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    i saw him perform yesterday, and i was enchanted by the music.... and he was really modest and nice.
    so... note to haters: i feel bad for you, i really do, cuz you have no idea of what you're missing out on

  • @EuroTom1
    @EuroTom1 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW... what a great person you are Jake... just brilliant !!!

  • @JohnDrummondVA
    @JohnDrummondVA 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed that too... just beyond awesome. "Hmm, can't reach that--how to fix...?"

  • @sandramullins9578
    @sandramullins9578 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Awesome! Never thought of a" Uke" playing this type of music, but I like it :)

  • @smoorikin1
    @smoorikin1 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic, wouldn't have believed it was possible!!

  • @bextaxboop
    @bextaxboop 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    sent shivers down my spine...

  • @gmonkey808
    @gmonkey808 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Astounding.
    Liverpool UK

  • @rhi941
    @rhi941 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    pure brilliance.

  • @MapleLeaf98115
    @MapleLeaf98115 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful. I'm now a fan. I wish people would stop commenting on race and nationality and just enjoy the music.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, was that beautifully interpreted.

  • @ToucanEntertainmentR
    @ToucanEntertainmentR 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. That was stunning.

  • @damagecontrol60
    @damagecontrol60 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now THAT's appreciation - good job,
    bottzxl32, I could not agree more!

  • @cathdoyzz
    @cathdoyzz 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't stop listen to this! :)

  • @miznezbit
    @miznezbit 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg he is amazing

  • @joeysantos65
    @joeysantos65 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy is amazing!

  • @atavener
    @atavener 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely mesmerising performance!