I’ve been told (as I don’t play guitar) that George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is a pain in the butt to play on guitar. So you can only imagine the talent it takes to play it flawlessly on a ukulele.
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I’ve been told (as I don’t play guitar) that George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is a pain in the butt to play on guitar. So you can only imagine the talent it takes to play it flawlessly on a ukulele.
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WOW. Of course, I can’t play guitar, so i don’t actually know if he’s fingering it correctly, or if it’s an incredible dub job. Anyone know?
That’s Jake Shimabukuro, (http://www.jakeshimabukuro.net/) he’s like the Yo Yo Ma of Ukes, so it’s a safe bet that he’s really doing it 😉
Yeah I saw jake at the rosland theater in portland a few years ago… it was amazing.
Imagine …. only four strings.
My first week in Hawaii I was at a local carnival. I was walking across a field looking for…cotton candy. Anyway, as I was walking I heard what sounded like an insane, yet melodic machine gun coming from the stage. I looked over to see Jake going crazy. I stood mesmerized for 15 minutes….and, I’ve recorded in studio sessions in rock bands. He’s the REAL DEAL. Very special talent.
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