The fluidity of this man's hands is just breath taking

I was at Floydfest festival in Virginia about 12 years ago when I saw him perform this tune. He was on the main stage, we were all on the grass on the top of a mountain and the sun was setting when he performed this. Everyone there was mesmerized as his fluid use tones melded with the purple sky and orange clouds. I will never forget it.

@Kuanos_

3 жыл бұрын

Wow literally saw that moment in my mind! thank you for sharing!

I love how your music is combined with the sound of wind and trees. It's so extraordinary that my mind can totally relax when hearing this peace of gorgeous melody. Keep your work shining!

🌴🌴 It's very rare that you see someone who actually becomes as one with an instrument ,he puts his heart and soul and feels every movement of the strings, he truly is an inspiration to all of us that play Ukulele ,many thanks to mom and pop Shimabukuro for creating their rendition to somewhere over the rainbow ! 🌴🌴. 🌺.

That was just beautiful. I love how you play it so naturally, and with so much emotion. Such a sweet melody from a timeless movie...

Ahhhh Master Jake, that gave me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing such beautiful talent for the world to see. Aloha to you.

Every time I see Jake, in person or on youtube, I'm blown away anew by his calm matter-of-factness, and the love he has for the craft of his music. Truly one of the biggest music geeks I've ever seen. Aloha!

Jake! Loved listening to your "over the rainbow" that song brings tears to my eyes. Don't know why! Your very talented..thank you for sharing

First off, amazing. Brilliant. As a kid who grew up in the 70s and 80s, I never thought I’d hear the names Alan Parsons and Kip Winger in the same video...ever...😀😀😀

@michelejeican830

Жыл бұрын

same!!!!! 😂 going to see Jake this summer 2023!

I love your interpretation. This is so wonderful. Thank you

Jake is easily one of the most talented song writers/interpreters ive ever seen. He just made Over the Rainbow into a completely beutiful new version, while still holding true to the reasson it was made. MUCH LOVE TO UKELELE PLAYERS

Beautiful. You are the best. Thank you.

Jake Simabukuro is my hero...I am constantly inspired whenever I hear him play. :)

Beautifully played, Jake! Thanks oh so much for doing such a pure rendition of this great song.

Just beautiful - thanks Jake :-)

This brought me to tears. It took me in and out of my whole childhood and back. The birds in the background actually made it even more powerful.

it really is hard not to fall in love with a musician, no?

@euricequeen842

8 жыл бұрын

+El Dudeo Hi???

@euricequeen842

8 жыл бұрын

El Dudeo hahaha! Hilarious. So you are a musician? Hmmm lemme guess basement type? Or subway type? Or street type?

@bonnystarks

8 жыл бұрын

basement subway or street who gives a shit !? I've more talented musicians in the subway that on scene nowadays.

@TheAngelyFoo

8 жыл бұрын

Hi. I really love Gintama

@eliasgarcia8751

7 жыл бұрын

Bonny Stark

New Fan here i love what you do your music is so inspirational to me.You are The Reason i have Regained my Passion For Music again! and the reason i have choose to pick up piano and instruments again.Thank you Jake.

Abosutley beautiful, Jake. You really got the true essence of the song!

Just beautiful. Thank you..

Absolutely stunning.

I love the sound of the Ocean breeze in the background. That is so awesome. Somewhere 'IZ' is smiling.

Gorgeous! Excited that I'll be hearing you live in Maryville next month. :~)

Judy Garland would certainly hear her own voice in that beautiful rendition: historically, very respectful and lovely to hear. Thank you for recording and posting this, Jake. I can hardly wait to hear you play live.

Awesome! It was amazing watching your fingers. I just bought my Ukulele yesterday and love it - trying to learn ... long way to go. Thanks for the beautiful song.

So beautiful, as usual !

So Beautiful! I am so In Love with it!

I got to see Jake live back in 2001 at a fundraiser for victims of 9/11 at the Waikiki Shell!! He was amazing then as a kid and his skill and talent have only been honed to perfection. I love listening to him play. Can't wait until he comes to South Carolina in February 2014!!

So beautiful~~ Love it!!

Very nice. Best version I've heard in a long time.

I heard Jake play live in Scottsdale and his versatility and variety of musical genre was truly amazing. Inspiring for a new ukulele player!

Amazing. Beautiful. Talented. Perfect!

Jake is the best. You can learn so much from his lessons

You’re sooo good, Mr Jake! So inspiring for a beginner like me!

That is just great and what an inspiration to practice my ukulele's even more. Thanks Jake!!

Wow. Just beautiful. If I could play just one song on any instrument that beautifully, I would die a happy man. Thank you Jake!

Wow! Tears falling because this is so beautifully played by Jake! I saw this artist in Chattanooga at Nightfall! Just amazing stuff!

This is so peaceful. I love it.

Oh God it's always a pleasure to hear you!

Made me smile. :) Beautifully done and heartfelt.

Beautiful !

Wow. That was just beautiful.

Jake is a great talent. I like his positive attitude and style. It always makes me happy to see his performances.

I literally clapped behind my screen man, his playing style is just absolutely majestic and unique! I love it so much!! :)

@henrywadshara5730

5 жыл бұрын

How to replace parts on a ukulele

One word only? FANTASTIC!

Love it Jake!! Rocks bro!

I LOVE your music!

Thank you! That was something else!

I was walking down 6th Street in Austin during sxsw years ago. I heard some fantastic blues and went in. There was Jake playing a used painted l8ke a pineapple. Kill8ng some SRV. Playing behind his back and behind his head. Absolutely jaw dropping good! Stevie would have loved it!

This is so good man! Great work again!

Very nice performance. Lovely as a matter of fact!

Handsome man, beautiful arrangement, lovely, sweet song. What more could you want? Thank you, Jake.

What a beautiful and sensitive rendition of this song.

great! beautiful!!

Oh my God it's my favorite song oh my heart ❤ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 love it

That was perfect. Thank you, Jake!

Table of contents: 0:05 - Greetings 0:15 - Heartfelt talk 1:57 - More heartfelt talk 1:59 - Melt your heart 3:21 - HOLD ON TO YOUR PANTS 4:18 - Epic end fistbump You're welcome.

@ayanshashwat

5 жыл бұрын

thnx

@BruceXuHasADream

5 жыл бұрын

thanks! Funny table of contents!

This guy is amazing. God bless you

This is wonderful. I'd been wanting to learn to play the song myself, but almost every single tutorial or other rendition on youtube imitates the Izzy version, which, lovely as it is, actually bears very little resemblance to the original. And while this is rather above my skill level, it's still a huge pleasure to hear. Thank's Jake! You are without question the best.

We just saw him at the McCullam Theater in Palm Desert. My youngest daughter of 6 could not get enough, she is non stop talking about how amazing he is, and I really must agree. In fact her main Christmas gift this year is now going to be a ukulele. So thankful for the oppertunity to see him play...loved the first song he wrote at age six too.

That was so beautiful and inspiring. I've read the original book and it's as inspiring.

You are fabulous, how very beautiful that was!

Stunning!!

genuine love and devotion. and talent.

Was lucky to Listen to the JPR interview!! Rocked it!

he visited my school multiple times and he's just amazing kalihi kai always welcomes him he's an amazing ukulele player and the ukulele club always welcomes him and looks up to him he's just extraordinary it's sad though that i believe there is no ukulele club in kalihi kai anymore but i hope it forms again we miss ms. komatsu

Beautiful.

My favorite Uke, performance of Over the Rainbow!

That was just so beautiful, memories and a few tears :( but it was Wonderful,

Great song + amazing player = another quality performance! :)

I saw a rainbow at the background. It's beautiful. Awesome.

Fantastic tribute.

so lovely

How could 100 people dislike this beautiful song?

This is one of the most beautiful versions I've heard of this song.

@MD-vs9ff

7 жыл бұрын

Aya0014 There's a kick-ass theremin version that I think I like better. The haunting electronic wail fits it so perfectly, better than a strumming instrument I think.

Is so perfect man!

amazing!!

One can really tell that he's been at it since he was 4. So very nice!! Definitely at the top of his game.

Beautiful

Love it, beatyful interpertation. Judy would be proud...

I'm at his concert right now amazing guy !

Man, I love the way you make a uke sing!

Ahhh I love this 3 Jake is awesome!

Beautiful...

Amazing!

ta musicalité mon amis , est une vrais source d'énergie et de bien être , merci pour tout ce que tu nous partages :)

What a talented young man. Seems like you were born with a uke in your hand.. Thanks

Very nice to hear when trying to calm down. :3

Jake is a very down to earth nice guy, also signed my uke, it was a privilege to meet him and see him play

wonderful! nice!

great tone🎶✨

he can really make that ukulele sing... his covers give me peace

awesome Jake. Thanks for the uke music.

Highest skills of ukulele, lovely composing of Over the rainbow.You are the ukulele devil🤣🤣🤣🤣😜😜😜🙈🙈Love it very much.Thanks for sharing.This is one of my favourite song.Have great weekend Jake👌

Jake : Iz would be proud of you bro......hoping to see you soon in Colorado.....need to buy those tickets before they are gone. Just watched your PBS special Life on 4 Strings. Thanks for sharing. Aloha, Theo

Going to see him tomorrow and hope to get my uke signed as well

wonderful!

This song was made for the ukulele. The melancholy of the arrangement is magnified by the limitations of the ukulele. Less is more. Thank you, Jake! Tip of the hat to Bruddah IZ as well!

gorgeous

I am new to Ukulele and heard your name. I set out to find you and listen to your music. You surpassed my expectations. You all all that and then some. 😃