"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on a Ukulele

Ducimus · 07-15-11, 04:32 PM

Check this out.

That dude is impressive.

vienna · 07-15-11, 05:43 PM

Truly amazing! I wish all the Eddie Van and Yngwie wannabes who infest the clubs and studios here in Los Angeles get a look at what a true musician is and the depth of his art. He is not just a great technician, he also has a soul behind his playing. His humility is also greatly refreshing.

George would have been pleased and proud to have seen this video. George had a deep love of the ukulele. A few years before his passing, he appeared on a radio interview and played some songs on the ukulele provided by the interviewer. It was a lot of fun to hear how joyful he seemed to be when he was playing. Here are a few links regarding George and the ukelele:

Many Thanks for posting the clip!...

07-15-11, 06:01 PM

Jake Shimabukuro is fantastic!
I really like his 'Bohemian Rhapsody' version.

frau kaleun · 07-15-11, 07:55 PM

On a somewhat related note: I really miss George. He seemed like such a lovely person.

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George would have been pleased and proud to have seen this video. George had a deep love of the ukulele.

True dat.

Sailor Steve · 07-16-11, 11:36 AM

I ended up watching all the videos I could find. One poster on one video called him "the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele". I agreed but posted that I would liken him more to Chet Atkins. Either way, future generations will compare upcoming great players to Jake Shimabukuro.

Thanks for the link, Ducimus.

MH · 07-16-11, 12:13 PM

Yep great player.

07-15-11, 04:32 PM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on a Ukulele Check this out. That dude is impressive.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I ended up watching all the videos I could find. One poster on one video called him "the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele". I agreed but posted that I would liken him more to Chet Atkins. Either way, future generations will compare upcoming great players to Jake Shimabukuro. Thanks for the link, Ducimus. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Truly amazing! I wish all the Eddie Van and Yngwie wannabes who infest the clubs and studios here in Los Angeles get a look at what a true musician is and the depth of his art. He is not just a great technician, he also has a soul behind his playing. His humility is also greatly refreshing. George would have been pleased and proud to have seen this video. George had a deep love of the ukulele. A few years before his passing, he appeared on a radio interview and played some songs on the ukulele provided by the interviewer. It was a lot of fun to hear how joyful he seemed to be when he was playing. Here are a few links regarding George and the ukelele: Many Thanks for posting the clip!...

07-15-11, 06:01 PM	#3
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Jake Shimabukuro is fantastic! I really like his 'Bohemian Rhapsody' version.

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MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Yep great player.