Jake Shimabukuro Live - Sakura Sakura

[schnisha95]

i'll just but it this way. if you don't like the faces he makes, don't look at them. if you don't like the music he plays, don't listen to it. if you want to make fun of him, go ahead, we can't stop you, but don't expect us to respect you or like you after you do it. end of discussion.

[schnisha95]

at the end it looks like he woke up from some trance...

[adachimomo]

Not only is this man adorable, but he plays amazingly, and it's almost painfully obvious how close he is to his music. He deserves respect and WAY more popularity.

[chatArtistique]

sakura.... this name i gave to my alpha-wolf-toy when i was 9 years old....cool ^^

[stealtho2online]

brilliant!

[geacguitar]

five stars

[Phillsfan89]

PHENOMENAL

[eznajdj]

Absolutely brilliant performance.

I always get what people mean when they say to "play" the silence between the notes (the playing style of David Gilmour comes to mind when I hear those words) but I've never seen anybody do it nearly as good as Jake does it here.

[Rokkiteer]

Beautiful. Like fine wine in my ears.

[hundredandfour]

HOW!?!?!?!

[KnucklesTheEchidna37]

The ukulele must be good because it made it into the "FUN" song.

U is for U-KUH-LAY-LEE...

[Dragon27488]

It's called Passion for music

[Best2536]

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[mxlappped451]

Candy Rat Records should sign him!

[TheJudplay]

Jake elevates the ukulele to capture the finest compositions in the world. It reminds me of the way Segovia took the "rhythm" instrument, flamenco guitar, and performed the most difficult classical pieces written for orchestra. Thanks to Segovia we recognize the classical guitar's range and depth. Jake's on the same path for the 'uke. What a huge talent.

[mpananoflouda95]

just look at his hands...fantastic <3

[jdamoon1]

Imagine if this guy played a duet with Yo Yo Ma. I don't even know if that much passion can be held within a 10 mile radius of the other, but hell if it happens then I would definitely pay to see it.

[BTBHSOHBOY]

@jdamoon1 He DID play a duet with Yo Yo Ma. Look up Yo Yo Ma Happy Xmas

[broadkasting4all]

Fantastic!!! This guy's ability to make that instrument whip is only parallel to the effect of those notes and the trans they put anyone that listens with their soul.

[abzybob]

who cares about his face, look at his forearms!

[S4TTOfficial]

I guess all you bastards complaining about his facial expressions must be one of those teens who only listens to pop and hip hop.

This is real music,unlike pop and other gay music, this music is just overflowing with emotions. Imagine if he would just sit there with a blank face and play like he's playing for a funeral. Give him some credit for the music dammit and stop complaining about his face.

[userman1140]

its as if it hurts to play each string..

[xxnumba1RSplyrxx]

dam dude ur way into music huh? haha thats how music is supposed to be enjoyed yno when ur in the zone and all u can hear is the music! u can even feel it!!

[AbbbyS13]

what make you play a japanese melody. i love this sakura piece, and you did wonderful. ur face was silly but ur playin was awsome and peaceful.

[kundid420]

straight murked that ukelele dawwwg!

[Marzook37]

2:41-2:52 SO SICK.

[theprotechchannel]

It made me fall asleep on my chair... I can use it when I cant go to sleep best treatment no pills needed

[cary19642003]

Awesome musician! Very talented!

[pkplayer69]

At about 1:32 I think its badass how the light shines lol

[Dhackcorp]

Because every time he plays it looks like hes having an orgasm

[TheCaptainSlappy]

Someone tell him he's got to do a cover of Bobby Fuller's "I Fought the Law", or "El Paso" by Marty Robbins.

[TheCaptainSlappy]

He does to that Ukey what B.B. King did to Lucille. Meaning...he's DAMNED good.

[DZCW]

hes rippped lol

[loonycassarole]

I was at this concert at Manchester Craftman's Guild in Pittsburgh. He was the nicest dude ever. We talked for a minute after the show, he signed my program and everything. I hope he stops by again for his next tour.

[redrocker79]

I think a little case of "GET OVER YOURSELF" is in order. Sorry, but it's true. You are talented though!

[Daemonthedeamon]

very very nice job, how long have you been playing?

[SuzuShama]

Imagine him wearing a kimono playing this.. o:

BUH *ahem, excuse my imagination~

This is just.. amazing, his expressions are.. just.. Amazing.

This is simply.. amazing... xD

<3<3<3

[KatWolfdancer]

I am inspired ! This young man plays creatively and with immense passion and I am .. simply transfixed !

>^,,^<

[knownasnobody]

his face shows the emotion of the song...and it amazes me..

[JubbyzUnkle]

Remember when Craig had to go stay in Rancho Cucamongo with his Uncle and Dey Dey! LOL!

That was great...

[chickhien]

i'm so baked and this is a great find. wish i had better speakers.

[nikolaidis0021]

I like his passion! Nice playing...

[howiboy]

passion



[KirazBlog]

wow look at the muscle built up from playing D: Epic!

[DeviantKirigishi]

My mouth was hanging open in amazement throughout the entire video. It's remarkable how much passion was poured into that little wooden instrument in order to create such a beautiful and inspirational piece of music. Kudos to Jake, and thanks for sharing. :)

[BritRock93]

I'm actually gonna BUY his music not illegally download, cos this guy actualyl deserves my money, bravo jake bravo.

[buddha0head]

this is wack lmao

[DatKillah415]

@buddha0head ur looking up the wrong song than cuz

[pasam5]

you are awesome man!!!!! eagerly waiting to enjoy more from you. good luck for future.

[brookiecyrus]

You are awesome.. :-)

[CeCeWiDe]

this was boring

[DatKillah415]

@CeCeWiDe cuz u dont understand

[Typhoon9891]

ZOMG this gave meh chills



[poopchunk3]

lol i dont like muse or u2 for how col they are. thier music is good.............

[paulogipsyflamenco1]

ok.let me say something because i am musician too and i know what i say: HEY POEPLE!,FORGET HIS FACE !!!! JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES AND F-E-E-L !! DON'T STAY JOKING WITH IS FACE!! IT'S NORMAL!! HE DO THAT FACE BECAUSE I CAN FEEL THE MUSIC!!!...pfff (sorry about my english..i hope they understand the message....hey shimabukuro,never stop playing it! you are an amazing player with good skills ;)

[Julia08able]

His right forearm is so beastly!

Awesome performance man! When I play guitar I make crazy faces, it's just me feeling the music. I think it takes a musician to understand that.

[MrAviiC]

Why does everyone care about his face and not his playing? o.0

[Sanitoeter666]

@MrAviiC well being a musician myself, I think it's interesting checking out his mimic when he's putting so much feeling in his music. When I'm playing the Piano i look completely weird. Feet doing strange things, face looking like I had a stroke, that's why :D

[MRridley225]

@MrAviiC

they think its funny when u feel music

[Cutiemode]

Makes it seem like a shamisen, props

[f4nt0ma]

0:18 he fart.... look his face ..

[4tea9ers]

@1984corbindallas

Musicianship:

This skill of a musician/composer.

Which here, he displays great technical skill and the ability to make an amazing composition of music.

Also, he's not making faces cause it's hard for him, he's making faces because he feels his music. Just close your eyes and listen if you don't like how he "performs." OR go and bitch to people who care that you didn't like the video.

[hag0129z]

@4tea9ers bro after what you just said made my balls drop!

[fuentesjammy]

feasibility study, homeworks, project... i have lot of things to do and think about but after i heard this, it makes me relax just for a while... thanks

[docomo916]

Its nothing about the difficulty of the music. You feel what you are playing...duh...and if you didn't know, well now you do lol.

This makes me want to practice more. Awesome performance, Jake.

[OnlyVoicesAndSugar]

I love the artistry put into the song. And the look on your face when you play it, makes me think your in a completely different place while you pick along. Very beautiful. And I hope you could stop by Boise again sometime, I missed the last performance.

[Cl0udyDayz]

what musicianship.... very very good job

[squrrilboy]

all i can say is i will put this on my mp3!

[apothikarios2007]

simple music and also beautiful!!!!