This is just SICK on any level of muscicality. I meant it. Insane, and indescribable the musical genius this is. Those who listen to this. This is the pinnacle of two absolutely insanely good artists combining their talents to give the world a small piece of what God gives to only a few.
they mesh so well... they're both having such a great time... neither one is overpowering the other.... they're both totally digging each other's music...
I think that what I love most about this is just how much *FUN* they are having together. This is truly a case of the whole being more than the /power/ of its parts, let alone the sum.
I'm a massive fan of both Tommy and Jake, Tommy is an experienced and skilled master of fingerstyle guitar no doubt about it, he's been playing every day since he was 4 years old and he's probably put in many tens of thousands of hours into his craft and probably won't stop until he dies. Being that ukulele is a relatively new instrument being taken seriously and guitars are much more versatile it does seem that he was shown up, but with the restrictions of volume and versatility given by a ukulele, and with less experience Jake has still shown himself to be equally as talented at his own craft, comparing these great men to say one is better isn't right. Together, they are magnificent virtuoso musicians.
Agree with everything, except that the Ukulele is a new instrument. It's a variation of the Lute and has existed since the end of the 18th century. It has been a part of Hawaiian music for several generations, with Jake also playing the Ukulele at the age of 4 years old. At the point this video was recorded Jake had been playing for around 30 years..
I was talking about how it is relatively new to being taken seriously, I know it's been around for a while, but most people thought or still think it's a little or mini guitar. Jake still has less experience haha Tommy is almost 60.
When I toured with Tommy Emmanuel as his guitar tech and FOH , I engineered the opening acts too , and in SanFrancisco for 4 shows , that was Jake. I’d seen a lot of great music by then and I was blown away. Solo on stage, in this cavernous theater (Palace of Fine Arts) incredibly quiet, as Jake did the Ave Maria. Then he joined Tommy and the fireworks…..!
look at how universal music is.. 2 instruments from 2 different cultures.. sounding amazing together. if the whole world did this there would be no wars or fighting.
Too much to really express. Tommy Emmanuel is beyond anything I have heard in my 83 years. He is so into whatever he plays no matter what tempo may be live a very long life,and we will enjoy a master of music and guitar playing
This is the best...They bring excellence (to say the least) to the world of music. They make you smile and when its all said and done you are refreshed with quality and excellent music second to none! The only thing to make me smile and bring even more joy to this musical experience is if Feng E could have joined them. This was an amazing performance. Thank you for sharing this video!!!
I was here.. I was sitting in the third row center.. What a great performance it was!! But this song totally blew my mind!! (well and 'still can't say goodbye') Thanks for this great upload.. good soundquality aswell
this was friggin awesome!!! thanks so much for sharing this performance of my favorite acoustic guitar player and a guy who is making people look at the ukulele in a completely different way.
regardless of all comments, it's just great to hear George in whatever manifestation he decides to appear as. Love the guy, love the music and most of you too. Hugs and kisses where appropriate.
+Rikk303 I think George Harrison would be giving a standing ovation in the audience. After all, he's one of the many musicians who said everyone should play the ukulele. www.openculture.com/2014/08/george-harrison-explains-why-everyone-should-play-the-ukulele-with-words-and-music.html
this is a great cross genre collaboration ultimately producing a great performance---- I've followed jake from the pure heart days and its fun to watch his style evolve
At first I thought Tommy was drowning out Jake but after listening again I can appreciate the huge breadth and depth of musicality he brings such as the add9ths and Maj7ths lick in 1:28
I saw them do this song in San Francisco about 3 years ago. They just burn it up! At that show they also did a scathing version of Santana's Europa. i wish someone had caught that on video,
Whoa, it's the Tommy Emmanuel of Ukulele and the Jake Shimabukuro of guitar! Amazing!
LMAOOO this deserves wayy more likes
This is just SICK on any level of muscicality. I meant it. Insane, and indescribable the musical genius this is.
Those who listen to this. This is the pinnacle of two absolutely insanely good artists combining their talents to give the world a small piece of what God gives to only a few.
If muscicality wasnt a word it is now lol
they mesh so well... they're both having such a great time... neither one is overpowering the other.... they're both totally digging each other's music...
I watched this performance 10 years before when I was a colleague student, this phnomenal performance today still shocked me again
I think that what I love most about this is just how much *FUN* they are having together. This is truly a case of the whole being more than the /power/ of its parts, let alone the sum.
OMG..This is the best jam I've ever seen!!!
Wow!! The best players in their respective musical "tools". Never thought they'd be playing together!!!
I'm a massive fan of both Tommy and Jake, Tommy is an experienced and skilled master of fingerstyle guitar no doubt about it, he's been playing every day since he was 4 years old and he's probably put in many tens of thousands of hours into his craft and probably won't stop until he dies. Being that ukulele is a relatively new instrument being taken seriously and guitars are much more versatile it does seem that he was shown up, but with the restrictions of volume and versatility given by a ukulele, and with less experience Jake has still shown himself to be equally as talented at his own craft, comparing these great men to say one is better isn't right. Together, they are magnificent virtuoso musicians.
Agree with everything, except that the Ukulele is a new instrument. It's a variation of the Lute and has existed since the end of the 18th century. It has been a part of Hawaiian music for several generations, with Jake also playing the Ukulele at the age of 4 years old. At the point this video was recorded Jake had been playing for around 30 years..
I was talking about how it is relatively new to being taken seriously, I know it's been around for a while, but most people thought or still think it's a little or mini guitar. Jake still has less experience haha Tommy is almost 60.
How does this not have a billion views already???
When I toured with Tommy Emmanuel as his guitar tech and FOH , I engineered the opening acts too , and in SanFrancisco for 4 shows , that was Jake. I’d seen a lot of great music by then and I was blown away. Solo on stage, in this cavernous theater (Palace of Fine Arts) incredibly quiet, as Jake did the Ave Maria. Then he joined Tommy and the fireworks…..!
I have work in the morning... watching this now feels like it's more important than anything in my life.
A special place is reserved for the 9 individuals that gave this brilliance a thumbs down.
Steve Syatt in where? Lols.
it's ok man, they are progressing !
Steve Syatt it's 25 at the last count.
@@holliswong8519 now it's 36, haha
And it's very hot!!
look at how universal music is.. 2 instruments from 2 different cultures.. sounding amazing together. if the whole world did this there would be no wars or fighting.
Flight of the Concords. "Song for every woman"
Incredible... and the uke only has 4 strings! 4! Jake never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for posting.
These are two of my favorite musicians together on one stage!
Too much to really express. Tommy Emmanuel is beyond anything I have heard in my 83 years. He is so into whatever he plays no matter what tempo may be live a very long life,and we will enjoy a master of music and guitar playing
This may be the most badass performance between a guitar and an ukulele in the history of badassery.
That is just one of the best things I've ever watched.
Lord that's awesome! that's what a guitar and Uke duet is supposed to sound like
I haven't, and never will, get tired of this!
Wow, they killed it. Complement each other so well.
Just f'n AMAZING 😍
We mortals can only be thankful for this opportunity to experience a true guitar god
my oh my some real musicians!!! so refreshing these are top pros in their own fields now together??? wow show stopper
Love how they feed off the energy each put out!.....awesome jam!
Tommy Emmanuel is the epitome of brilliance. He just floors me. And I bet he's a great person, just by the look on his face.
This is the best...They bring excellence (to say the least) to the world of music. They make you smile and when its all said and done you are refreshed with quality and excellent music second to none! The only thing to make me smile and bring even more joy to this musical experience is if Feng E could have joined them. This was an amazing performance. Thank you for sharing this video!!!
I was here.. I was sitting in the third row center.. What a great performance it was!!
But this song totally blew my mind!! (well and 'still can't say goodbye')
Thanks for this great upload.. good soundquality aswell
Thx for sharing.
I watched this several times in a row and each time I was laughing and crying at the end.
Fantastic artists and performers
Doesn't get much better than that. In fact, it doesn't. Those improvs were... of whole different level. You could visualise the music. Incredible!
Two of the absolute best together
Who said Aliens did not live amongst us!!
Two impresarios communicating at an intuitive level. Awesome.
Wow. How did I miss this? I have saying that Jake is the Tommy Emmanuel of the Ukelele. It is so good to see them play together.
I could see all of the efforts they put in their music.
Almost fell off my chair at 3:22 onwards..
Seriously, how many musicians can make you do that these days.. Awesome!
this was friggin awesome!!! thanks so much for sharing this performance of my favorite acoustic guitar player and a guy who is making people look at the ukulele in a completely different way.
How do u think I feel watching Emmanuel? That's two ADDITIONAL strings of impossibility I have to aspire to!!!!
Being in THE MOMENT... I wish everyone can experience it
Just one word....AWESOME!
Thank God, I can still breathe. I can feel my blood flowing in rhythm with this music. thank you for uploading...
I love how much fun the two of them are having!
Breathtaking .. made my day ...
Love it, the best I have ever seen between a guitar and ukulele
Thank you for posting this amazing performance.
2 people at the absolute pinnacle!! OMG they're obviously having fun
I have seen them both and they truly are unbelievable.
it doesn't get better than these 2...WOW...
Breathtaking! Pure Joy!
There are very, very,very,very..........few musicians that give as good as they get with the likes of TE kudos to Jake astounding players.
They are just incredible as always :)
Shimabukuro truly makes this song, what a great sound.
the beginning just couldn't get any better!
This deserves 10,000,000+ hits
Werry cool boys, nice sound, love it so much)))
regardless of all comments, it's just great to hear George in whatever manifestation he decides to appear as. Love the guy, love the music and most of you too. Hugs and kisses where appropriate.
+Rikk303 I think George Harrison would be giving a standing ovation in the audience. After all, he's one of the many musicians who said everyone should play the ukulele. www.openculture.com/2014/08/george-harrison-explains-why-everyone-should-play-the-ukulele-with-words-and-music.html
I can't say anything to express my overwhelming feels
If think of this performance as the contest of ukulele an guiter, both of those are winner. THX these two talented give me such feast.
Awesome. Just awesome. I am speachless...
PROFOUND and soooooooooooo very AWESOME!!
It amazes me how some, unabashedly fawn over great Music, not having heard much lately :)
i just love the people whoever upload this video. Just made my day.
The dream team right here.
Great performing, great entertainment....big thanks for upload this video
Wow~!!!! Wow!!!!!! This is crazy!!!
Amazing.. May i cry ?
The music is actually alive, it's dancing with me, I swear o.O
This must be how heaven would sound
Wow both of my favorites
A LEGEND OF THE AUSTRALIA MUSIC INDUSTRY!
this is a great cross genre collaboration ultimately producing a great performance---- I've followed jake from the pure heart days and its fun to watch his style evolve
In Australia we say (with respect) "Tommy is a FREAK of God!"
This is just .....wow
Was just thinking that I wish these two would collaborate, and THERE it is.....WOW! (Chris Thile next?)
...so happy tommy finally found a play-mate that can keep up.
to live, witness. how wonderful.
I saw this in Eindhoven! What a treat!!! This is just amazing :)
Magnificent duo!
Do you need to say more than... Outstanding....
Superbe ! Genius ! Amazing ! Fantastique !
Two geniuses!! Awesomeness!!
This made me cry!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blues on a Uke, This makes me all warm and fuzzy inside!!
Awesome talents
I love it! Thank you...
How is this even possible. My brain cannot compute.
Just amazing !
At first I thought Tommy was drowning out Jake but after listening again I can appreciate the huge breadth and depth of musicality he brings such as the add9ths and Maj7ths lick in 1:28
Try engineering that and trying to get out of their way!
... Juste extraordinaire !
That was amazing!
why the fuck does this not have a million views yet....
Awesome!
Dang!! sounds like that happy ukelele lost a love one and started wailing the blues. Gotta love it...
I CRY.
I saw them do this song in San Francisco about 3 years ago. They just burn it up! At that show they also did a scathing version of Santana's Europa. i wish someone had caught that on video,
preciosidad... gracias y abrazos para todxs
Video after watching these completely discouraged to learn to play! ahuahuaha! Achieve this perfection I need to be born again
come to san antonio please!!!!!!!!!!!!
more please..............
i love this.
Fantastic