Tears in Heaven

[esemprun]

Love it!

[BLIZZARD637]

Hi Paul! This is amazing!! Your very talented and a great guy! I saw you this summer on Hawaii, I came to 6 shows!!! And everyone of them was great! Please keep posting videos thnx!

Tatiana

[teaandtoastdinasaur]

One word man... wow 0.0 im totally in awe of you dude

[dippinb217]

>?

[tubby92288]

YO DUDE, could you seriously consider making a tutoriallllll!!!!! i reallly wannt to learn how to play this song, i just love it, but i dont know how to read tabs and stufff.

[71000544]

this is so fuckin clean just wen i think i have it down i see this and am like daaaammmnnnn time to practice moree but A+ man serioussly

[mmbicoshake]

no wonder it's koa wood, it sounds beautiful!

[BeetleAngry]

Is this the version with the ADF#B tuning?

[dippinb217]

OK how come when i play it, it doesn't sound as beautiful and heavenly as yours. I'm about to throw my ukulele at the wall.

[paulluongo]

Keep plugging away! You can do it!

[dippinb217]

@paulluongo How long do you think it'll take me to play it with so much feeling like you? I kinda just started playing. This would be my first long song.

[paulluongo]

@dippinb217 it will take time...patience and practice are the keys!

[jbphotography09]

best version ever...

[xjboogzx]

you are amazing man..everything was on point man i say da best cover so far

[chrismen28]

this is AWESOME!!

gotta love your strap haha

nice going

[Mickeyc88]

beatiful playing! could you please tell me...im thinking of buying a Tenor sized Uke, can most of them be tuned down to a lower G??

[iskonomist]

are you using a tenor? is the body made of mahogany?

[paulluongo]

yes it is a custom g string tenor ukulele made of koa

[zwerik]

wow, you must have given a lot of effort to play it so well! AWESOME!!

[lacdad]

How the hell did you play that? Pure awesomeness. Beautiful. How?

[sienna1122]

AWESOMENESS!

[dougcox200]

Is that a tenor or concert uke? Great job!

[fdiminished]

...it has an Elizabethan sound to it !! Thanks for sharing.

[MagnusBruce]

Nice playing, until now I thought the ukulele was just annoying. You have proven me wrong!

[blakeisno1]

This is so beautiful.

I adore ukulele, and you have inspired me to learn this song.

There's no way I'll ever, well anytime soon, be this good, but I can try can't I?

[piarluc8093]

WOW ! Thank you for that !!!

[chel121]

se oye con madre

[RotaHeaven]

the ukulele is an amazing instrument. songs sound so wicked when played on them.

[digitalph5]

holy crap, plz plz plz send me the tab :D:D

[ladybiggs]

Awesome.

[Lanomix]

0:06 is so beautiful :OOO

[xGuitarJammer86x]

not bad uke playing. i play lefty guitar, but i'm actually right handed. it just feels right :P

[tovedal]

way to stand out man:P

[UkuleleKorea]

This is Great!!! I

[kukilurarn]

do you got amerivan or european tuning??

Tutorial?? :)

[pattycunningham]

this is amazing brahhh

[squish48]

wow you are so good i love that song great job

[mootube6]

the ukelele sounds better than the acoustic version :-3

[Ma1ev01ence]

great song! tutorial?

[aplw]

lefty ! OH SNAP!!

[yoshizawa03]

amazing. ;D  ur so fantastic.

[pwwwnd01]

im not about to give up 6 strings for a uke. but that was amazing. grade A hammock music. well done mate

[sputnik1nz]

im new to the uke, is that a tenor? i want to buy a uke but not sure what to get

[paulluongo]

this is a tenor! I love it, it is a G string ukulele made in Hawaii. I recommend if you want a great sounding ukulele that you cannot go wrong with G string ukulele's!

[MyHomemadeVids]

hey, nice song, but i can't tell if you info was serious, eric clapton knew about the ukelele, he used to hang out with george harrison all the time and he played the ukelele.

[paulluongo]

thank you !

And I never knew! I guess he just never pulled it out and played it on stage...at least not to my knowledge haha

[Skumpai]

Nice version! Very easy to relax to.

[oldhippypeace]

CLASSY... thanks

[fgnscalater]

is this your original version?? its badass!

[paulluongo]

yes it is! I put it together 2 years ago for a buddy! Thanks for whatching and i'm glad you like it!

[JohnCleeseisawesome]

Hey man, first off, that's the best ukulele song I've ever heard.

Second, I know it's a Gstring Ukulele, but what's the model?

[paulluongo]

Thank you!

It is a custom series g string model! Gourgeous!

[flipanda]

very nice video. you make it look so easy lol.

[irvingjohn]

Is it low g? Sorry my ears are bad, so it's more difficult for me to distinguish even though I am also a Uke player and musician.

[paulluongo]

it is a low A and no worries man!

[USNS21]

also do you have the tabs on it and what uke is that. what uke would you recommend for that type of sound. i am new to playing and want one that sounds just like that. thank you

[paulluongo]

check ukulele dominator for tabs!

The ukulele I have is a custom g string tenor from hawaii

It sounds amazing, it is built with amazing quality! Check google for the website (just search up g string ukulele)

Hope this helps and thanks for listening and hopefully you get on the g string team!

[USNS21]

Thanks bro, i appreciate it. found few im interested in just not sure which to get.

[USNS21]

wow that was amazing bro....keep it up

[sendhelpbaylon]

oh cool ur a lefty. ur uke sounds sick.

[OwnCover]

duude! you're nuts;) Nice work:)

[TeoraMedusa]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. More please!!!

[susanchang13]

Awesome job Paul! We miss you down in Hawaii! You're really talented! Keep up the good work!! :)

[rietje008]

wow its amazing men:O

you are really good!

[zimmawoman]

that was so cool!

[theheadhoncho27]

Wow, I was totally ready for something cheesy and annoying, but you definitely surprised me. It did the original justice, that's for sure.

[vjmb28]

........W.O.W........

[LIAMAKLI]

ohhh cool man

[JamOmer]

Awesome job pal! Honestly! So beautifully played, you encouraged me to give it a try too.

Oh, guess what? You got yourself a new subscriber :)

[nikolo727]

Is your uke tuned in GCEA or is it lower. or is it just the type of uke? lol. It looks like a koa but im not sure. either way its beautiful and i love ukes that have mellow sounds. thats why im looking for a mahogany uke with some nice inlay like yours lol

[zebullax]

ADF#B

[Redhawk669]

is that a tenor...its really nice

[paulluongo]

yes it is a tenor!

it is a custom G string ukulele made in hawaii!

[Redhawk669]

how long have you been playing

[merlinbellamy]

Paul, you are the best ukulele play I have personally ever heard or ever will hear. Continue playing as long as you can and spread the beautiful sound of your ukulele around the world.

-Your pal

Merlin

[wesle217]

Great song.

great sounding ukulele.

Great performance.

all around great.

do you have a tab for this?

[fayenesse]

are you still in the uke ensemble?

[paulluongo]

yup I am...you heard of the langley ukulele ensemble?

[fayenesse]

i used to be in it two years ago... :P i had wanted to be in the A group so badly :P

[paulluongo]

no way well at least you have kept playing !!! right?

[fayenesse]

yeah.. i taught some kids in grade five last year... set them up for the talent show in ccs :P

[kupaagod]

ok man. that was some bad ass shit yo. eh , is it possible for you to post (slower) so i can bite it?? lol

[xXJaMErSOnXx]

ur da mayne mannnn sounds really nice.

[paulluongo]

thanks man glad you dig it !!

[SiwcJr]

OMG! that was... uf... SUPERB? YEAH :D

thx for that vid :D

Sounds so nice... 5/5

[paulluongo]

Thanks man glad you enjoyed it!

[nikolo727]

do you have tabs for this???

and what kind of uke do you have? its beautiful.

great job dude keep it up!

[pearmanator]

Wow you are very, very good!

[paulluongo]

thank you very much !!!

[k4713r]

incredible :] do you have chords for this?

[paulluongo]

actually I haven't typed them out but I know someone by the name of "Dominator" has tabbed this arrangement. Just look for video replies and he is the only one

[nikolo727]

o ok. yeah ive known dom for about a year now. i just didnt know if this was his arrangement. thanks man!

[juitarizt]

wo, man! that was amazing!! good job! keep it up! never stop!! ;)

[paulluongo]

thank you and I will try not to!

[Gimilian1]

Hello :) Great job your an inspiration!!! To all... What brand is your uku? It sounds just great!!!

[paulluongo]

thank you !!!

The brand is "G string" ukulele for all those interested in knowing and I couldn't agree more that the sound quality the instrument gets is amazing !!!

[Caty32G]

so fast to learn, but you REALLY have talent, good job :D

[tacoek89]

good job mayn

perfect

[paulluongo]

Thanks man

[willrobson]

im in the process of purchasing my first ukulele and I'm unsure what type to get, if anyone could let me know which one has a superior sound, or is easiest to play it would be a great help

[aquabuleu]

Great!! I want try this song.

maybe,I know your borther met in Japan

[paulluongo]

Thank you !!!

You did !!! When abouts? me and him performed at the spring ukulele bash a few years back and loved it in Tokyo

[Skypenguin93]

WOW.......it sounds great

[kurinton686]

WHOA

[SeaMine1]

Damn, I wish I could play like that

[paulluongo]

Just keep playing and once you have that feel for the instrument anything is possible !!! You can do it !!!

[karathbass]

RESPECT. This is perfect...

[paulluongo]

thank you man

[Xozny]

What's your ukulele called and how much did you pay for it? It sounds beautiful. :)

[marlo916]

whoaa why is your video inverted? this whole time i thought you were a lefty...haha

[UkuLeLesReggAe]

how much u pay for it brah?

[UkuLeLesReggAe]

you are really good LOL

what ukulele u got happening there? whats it tuned to?

[paulluongo]

thanks !!! It is a custom g string tenor ukulele obviously made in Hawaii and it sounds AMAZING !!! totally recommend it !!! I tune it to (low) A, d, f#, B

[kefkasbane]

I can't quite tell, do you have a soprano or a tenor uke? Also, on my soprano uke, the low A tuning isn't quite working out, any tips?

[paulluongo]

Hey thanks for whatching !!! I have a tenor G string custom ukulele which is amazing !!! totally recommend nothing other then G string for a ukulele if your looking !!! Well I would most definately suggest to move up to a concert or tenor size ukulele if you like to have the low A on your ukulele. The soprano uke sounds best with the high string on top i think

[timcruz75]

your is still the cleanest version out there though. You play that low A so well, a lot people leave it open when it not suppose to. More vids please

[butterdog33]

Tabs PLEASE!!!

[paulluongo]

haha alright alright haha if you check dominator's website he has layed out some pretty close tabs for my arrangment which you are more then welcome to learn from !!!

[wwelti]

Hello Paul! I watched most of your videos, and you're fantastic :) Your technique is most amazing. Very much reminiscent of James Hill. (Oh, James is so fantastic, I met him in person once, and he's such a nice guy.)

Thanks for your videos, very inspirational. I have to practice a lot :)

Regards, Wilfried

[paulluongo]

Willy !!! Thanks buddy !!! Well as you know the practicing is important but I try my best !!! James is as you said "amazing" and as well a very humble person as well !!! So kind and inspirational for sure !!! We will have to jam again soon !!!

[ukenutt]

Paul, I'm a lonely Uke player in Ireland with no teachers of any kind, only the net for help. Is there any chance that I could get the tabs for your excellent performance of this great tune( in GCEA tuning). Really cracking playing. thank you ........Kieran.

[paulluongo]

I suggest checking out dominator's website for a pretty close tab layout of my arrangement !!! I if you picked it up tune to the ADF#B tuning but I know dominator's website covers both tunings last I checked !!!

[alphalool]

sweet

[rclifford13]

is this THE paul luongo, the head of langley ukulele ensemble?

[paulluongo]

well not the head of the langley ukulele ensemble but a member of the ensemble. I have done lead solo work on some songs. How do you know of the ensemble?

[rclifford13]

Well, I'm a fan of James Hill.

Sorry, I forgot that the head of the ensemble was Peter, not Paul. Any relation?

I am interested because I have been looking for one of the Doane triangular ukes EVERYWHERE! Do you know where/if i can get one?

Thanks, and well done in the vid.

[paulluongo]

You aren't the only fan of James my friend !!! He is amazing !!! I am Peter's son. The Doane ukes from my understanding are out of production but my dad has a production line of triangle ukes that are hand made in alberta.

[rclifford13]

Yeah, he is fantastic. As soon as I heard super mario I thought - wow. This guy is where its at!

Do you have a link to your dad's website or something?

Thanks.

[paulluongo]

Low A, 2nd lowest string is D, 3rd string from the nose F#, and B is the farthest from the nose

[octavianz]

wow that was really awesome man... good on you. keep them coming.

[paulluongo]

Thanks !!! Will do so if you say so haha thanks for whatching !!

[locals316]

For realz brah. Who going like hear this song on the guitar when can hear it on the uke. Damn, that sounds sick.

[paulluongo]

thanks !!! Glad you enjoyed it !!! who needs guitar when you have a ukulele haha

[hawstyle89]

hey man that was sick. what chords are you using?

[Dominatoruke]

We now have a Draft tab up on my site at Dominator Ukulele Tabs.

[guppy464]

Can you make a tutorial on your version? It's so awesome.

[paulluongo]

will work on it when I have a little more time my friend...thanks for diggin' it !!!

[guppy464]

no rush, when you have time. =] thank you!

[kikakeoni]

Dude! great piece, but what tuning are you using? Seems like an alternate?

[paulluongo]

the canadian tunine !! A (low),D,F#,B...just a step up from hawaiian tuning with the low string on the bottom...and thank you man for watching !!!

[phattymelt]

how did u do this piece n how long did it take u?...cuz of all the different renditions of tears in heaven ive heard done on the ukulele...urs is the best ive heard...

[paulluongo]

I just heard clapton's recording and then picked it up by ear and had a pretty good interpretation of the piece. Once I had an idea of the piece I found sheet music in keyboard style for beguinners of all things for like 4 bucks and made sure I had the right chords. Thats the secret...I know not really shocking but thank you for the support !!! spread the word !!!

[DSAhmed]

Really nice interpretation... I was playing the guitar part and it fits rather nicely...

[paulluongo]

7 years (on my 7th)

[MarioMoreno]

beautiful

[paulluongo]

thank you !!! Just serving the piece as best I can

[Sonne03]

yeah your right

[BeefSteak529]

Simply amazing. It sounds so much softer on the ukulele, much more appropriate due to what the song was written about.

I'll be watching the rest of your vids.

[paulluongo]

Thank you !!! the piece is beautiful and was written for a touching moment as we all know in claptons life. Glad you enjoyed it !!!

[andrewshatswell]

Amazing! Im amazed at how good it sounds on ukulele? How did you learn to play it? Do you have tabs or guitar pro files?

[paulluongo]

thank you !!! The ukulele sounds a lot better if it is approached like any instrument which is what I love about playing it with its unique sound and all. I just learnt it from claptons cd pretty much then did the rest on my in terms of arranging

[GotMeStuffed]

Done well mate

[paulluongo]

thanks !!

[kod50]

thats awesome really heart felt love it

[paulluongo]

Thanks !!! Its a beautiful piece, it came from Claptons heart and comes from mine in this performance no doubt !!! Glad you enjoyed it.

[dazaaaaaaaaaa]

man ur so kool)although i cant see ur face lol) well this is my first time to hear this instrument....so kool and cute :D

[paulluongo]

Thanks man !!! Well the instrument is cooler than most would think and it portrays an innocense but definately can have some attitude as well. Glad you enjoyed the performance.

[travelingmichelle]

Dude your really good. I'm just learning to play the guitar. Now I'm putting the ukukete on my list of things to learn to play. I do really like this song. I'm a Clapton fan.

[paulluongo]

thanks man !!! Well I will tell you, I means a lot to me to hear that the ukulele is something you want to learn after seeing just a little example of its true possibility !!! Another neat fact is that I learnt guitar after learning the ukulele so a way to take knowledge from one instrument and apply it to another is totally capable. Clapton does rock and gluck with the ukulele and guitar !!

[rdssings]

damn good job !! that is awesome !!!

[paulluongo]

Thanks

[exoticfrog]

this is jst lovely mate. damn good job of an already beautiful song..

[paulluongo]

thank you man !!! The piece is beautiful and I just tried my best to represent it properly. Glad you enjoyed it !!

[paulluongo]

Thank you !!! It is a beautiful ukulele which I am blessed to have the opportunity to play. The make is ofcource G string and wouldn't play anything else for its tone is beautiful. Do you play as well?

[exoticfrog]

unfortunatley i dont, but i do play guitar. would love a ukulele, where can i get a G string then?

[dtdyvr]

Lovely rendition, Paul, and awesome ukulele with beautiful tone. Is it a GString by chance?

[Epiha]

Awesome cover Paul, and well played as well. I cannot wait for you to approve DominatorUkes current revision of your cover.

[peterng20]

That sounds beautiful.

[paulluongo]

thank you !!!

[kingsta]

is your uke set to a low G??

[paulluongo]

no it is tuned to a low A

[kingsta]

Oh cool. You did a nice job on the vid it's beautiful..

[EndlessChris]

Dude, you're great. Can you play R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion on the ukulele? That would be awesome.

[paulluongo]

I will look it up and if it has something that I can build from then if so it will be on youtube

[EndlessChris]

Are you posting more of your work soon? I would love to see more of your stuff.

[Dominatoruke]

That was simply incredible! Absolutely wonderful! I will definately be learning this one myself. If I can be of any assistance in getting your arrangement put together for publishing just let me know.

Dominator

[paulluongo]

Hi there !!! well thank you for enjoying the performance. It is a great piece for sure. Well what publication connections would you have for getting this out to the public?

[Dominatoruke]

I've just sent you a message to explain.

[Ikaru24]

Thats a great interpretation! Just stuning. You are my new Ukulele Hero now :D.

[LoooFeN]

Do you have any tabs on that ? =)

[paulluongo]

no I just listened to the recording. If I can, I suggest as well looking for just sheet music and figuring out with my arrangement as something to follow.  It might work out for you !!!

[shortgirl28]

Loved ur playing,one of my favorite songs from eric clapton....would love to learn on my uke if you can break it down for me that be awesome and I know alot of people would appreciate it...GREAT JOB!

[paulluongo]

thanks !!! Yes it is getting quite the popular vote for tabs and a lesson video so when life isn't as crazy as it is, I will look into doing something for all those interested !!! Keep yours eyes out for it in the future

[shortgirl28]

THANKS I definetly will!! Happy Holidays!