Incredible Street Performance by KJ Apa (Guitar Solo)

[UPDATE] Just had a chat with his father... KJ is just 14, & has already topped a couple of competitions. Wow.

I've offered to get a few more videos done, and to help setup his own channel on YouTube as a starter. Will post here when we know the channel name etc
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I was wandering home, & heard a Jimi Hendrix solo growling away from across the street. Naturally, I looked... & there was KJ.

A young guy with his guitar & an amp (iPod connected for backing), just going for it on the streets of Auckland. Playing flawlessly.

No really. The kid wasn't missing a thing. Extraordinary skill.

I don't tend to carry cash, but I *always* have my camera on me (Canon 7D if interested)... So I hoped I could help him out in another way...

One take. Not cuts. No special equipement. Shot, handheld, by a photographer who only just learned the video settings on his 7D.

No external mic either... this is how the camera captured it. Imagine being there.

I hope he's back next time I'm walking down Queen Street. You should look out for him too... and give what you can to support KJ's incredible talent.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Street Performance
• Guitar
• Rock
• Busker
• Live
• Rock Music
• New Zealand
• Guitar solo
• amazing
• Cool

[1band]

looks and sounds semi pro shot, nice work. Does he need a photographer?

[Splntrdotcom]

@1band Definately not a pro videographer, so thanks :) Canon 7D, 50mm 1.8, handheld, no mic.

[1band]

@Splntrdotcom impressed!

[Splntrdotcom]

@1band The idea was to help him get noticed, and it's definitely lead to some great opportunities for him. I'm sure another photographer would be welcomed! I think he's taking a break for a couple of weeks, as he has exams on at school, but I'll try find out when he'll be down there next :)

[feebeedee]

Good on ya mate...that rocks you did that for him!

[Splntrdotcom]

@feebeedee Thanks :) Love how sometimes life can be a bit random and you come across these things. I just like helping if I can :)

[Deekoi1]

That was bad ass, will listen out for you next time i'm down town.

Props bro.

[scaasi]

Damn nice fretwork (and an Ibanez, of course!)

Can hear Mr Vai's influence in there without sounding like him..mean!

[steveholmes77]

Awesome vid!! Nicely shot..

[zeizix]

do caralho!

[weezleable]

Un-frickin believable....keep doin what you are doin...you will have a great career...Awesome..

[Heeeeyman]

Wow! This guy rocks man!

[hugobee136]

hahahah kj you beast just a bit skuxxxx ! too bad ur no good in class haah jks :)



[keridoc]

Agree with novaandyjess. This young man is TOTALLY awesome.