Folks, you will NOT find anyone who plays the uke better than Andy. Watch and learn from a man who has been doing this a while ! An amazing musician and a nice bloke to boot !
woww. he is a stunning player. He is unique and George is unique. George formby will always be magical because he was all round talented and was part of my childhood. a childhood hero 😊
Andy really has taken up the baton from George and gone on to another level. I e-mailed him to ask advice about buying a uke and guess what he answered and was very helpful. He deserves to do well
Playing quicker doesn't mean better. Watch George and he's effortless. Oh, and you've heard nothing if you think you've heard the best of George in his most well known songs. Nothing against Andy, but fancy technique doesn't equate to better. When George plays his dazzling solos he doesn't even look like he's trying. .
Absolutely amazing to watch how quickly he can switch between the chords with his left hand. His right hand syncopation is also something to marvel at. I totally agree with the comment that it's a tad self indulgent, but so what? A pleasure to watch this.
I have only just started taking interest in the banjoukulele and i love it, this Andy fellah seems to me to be about the best in the business, his uke has a fantastic pure sound and his playing is precise...he is great, but i think the overall sound would be much improved if the backing had a more prominent base.
Whenever I start to think I'm pretty good on the uke (I have a Ron Beddoes uke) I put Andy on and I'm cut down many sizes. He's on another planet! I despair and put the uke back in the case.
Woah!! This is so good!! I just started playing the ukulele a couple of days ago but I think it's going well and I really hope I can play something like this one day!
Andy doesn't try to be Formby. Andy is a professional multi instrumentalist who happens to be a member of the George Formby Society and has been since he was about 10. Likewise George Harrison was a professional musician and he too was a member and also didn't try to impersonate Formby.
I hate it when people refer to him as 'Formby', as though he was a pupil being addressed by his betters. And for your information, George Formby was a professional banjo ukulele player.
One of the beautiful things about George hornby's techniques is they are super efficient. They sound very very impressive but in reality a new player can get a good hold of them in 6 months and an experienced guitar or mandolin player should get them in 6 weeks maybe less. If you want to do this it is within your reach. And the banjolele itself doesn't even cost that much. You don't even have to buy a strap or even plectrums.
@@joepollardmagic Well, remember I said get a hold of rather than master and I'm speaking of the strokes, not the fretting. For an advanced guitar and mando player the frets are nothing. But It took me about an hour to get the concept of the Formby strum techniques and about 50 hours to play them fairly well (except the fan stroke which was tearing up my cuticle and had to be relearned). I'm not saying this guy isn't world class but it isn't magic, he's not picking 64th note arpeggios at 280 bpm. Even George's playing wasn't superhuman, the techniques are just highly efficient. Totally within a dedicated new player's grasp with a few hundred hours of daily practice.
@@TheBigMclargehuge Okay then I challenge you to do this exactly. I assume you've had more than 6 weeks to learn. Send the video over won't you mate we are all dying to see.
@@joepollardmagic That wouldn't show how long it took me to get it. Why do you find it so hard to believe that this isn't some kind of unattainable work of the ukulele gods? To be frank if you play a couple hundred hours and don't get anywhere near these techniques you should take up knitting.
+Dominic Rossi No, the one of George's ukes that Andy owns is a Gibson, the one he used in his last ever performance. The one he's using here is a Ludwig.
Great! But his solo didn’t sound so fresh as he played his fills previously while singing so you heard the “licks” twice. Nevertheless brilliant. Jimmy skiff
No-one, but no-one, can best our George. Andy's a great player, but going lightning fast doesn't make him better. You obviously aren't acquainted with George's stunning solos, which you won't hear in his more well known songs. The thing that makes George a true great is that he made it look effortless, which it certainly isn't.
@@michaelgarfield9845 Even George would admit Andy is technically better. There's no question. Personality and groove are however an altogether different thing along with the innovation of inventing the techniques.
Good effort but over zealous, the mistakes are obvious even to the untrained ear. Formby was a natural, relaxed and played fluently, few come close or even on par let alone better. Appreciate Andy's ability but would not compare him with George Formby
Not being bigheaded because i'm not i'm actually really quite shy but i've been told that i am as good G.Formby maybe even better.But i can't sing to save my life though lols
The man has a doctorate in the Banjo Uke. Even George would admit this man is technically better. Feel and groove however are different things entirely and so is innovation. I literally have no idea why people try and rip on Andy when he's not trying to copy George. He's his own thing. I wish people would stop being so dusty and purist and stop thinking that George was untouchable.
I mean that's opinion isn't it. I wish people would stop thinking that George is untouchable. Andy can play better than George ever did. Personality however is a different thing and there was only one George. I think the fact he doesn't try and copy is the way forward. Hate it when people just try and copy exactly the same thing. Even George never played the same thing twice.
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This is what joy and enthusiasm looks like ! good luck Andy
Fantastic! Thanks for the opportunity to see your talent - George would be proud of you! 🇦🇺
Folks, you will NOT find anyone who plays the uke better than Andy. Watch and learn from a man who has been doing this a while ! An amazing musician and a nice bloke to boot !
What about george???
Hello from Denmark. Wonderfull song. George Formby must be proud.
Brilliant
I still can't believe he is tutoring my wife on the uke. Bravo Andy.
Superb. The strumming technique is hypnotic. Had to play it several times as I didn't believe it the first time.
Fantastic!
I mean the ‘ right hand backward strumming’ is astonishing .
Truly authentic. Love is guy. RIP GF..
That was truly brilliant. Thanks for putting that on RUclips 👍👍👍
What a showman!
astonishingly brilliant performance from one of the best uke players about
The solo from about 3.00 is utterly brilliant.
Awe inspiring
Absolutely phenomenal. The left hand ‘ backward strumming’ is astonishing.
Phenomenal talent, and a really lovely guy as well!
Really great. You play so well. Thanks
That was ruddy brilliant!!! Boy can you play that ukulele!
woww. he is a stunning player. He is unique and George is unique. George formby will always be magical because he was all round talented and was part of my childhood. a childhood hero 😊
That is absolutely fantastic !!!! well done
Andy really has taken up the baton from George and gone on to another level. I e-mailed him to ask advice about buying a uke and guess what he answered and was very helpful. He deserves to do well
Playing quicker doesn't mean better. Watch George and he's effortless. Oh, and you've heard nothing if you think you've heard the best of George in his most well known songs. Nothing against Andy, but fancy technique doesn't equate to better. When George plays his dazzling solos he doesn't even look like he's trying. .
Genius
You Sir are too good! Well done!
Lordy! I wish i could play mine like that
That’s what you get from years upon years of practice
@@qcompressed1409 True as far as it goes, but l think Andy is a natural.
Absolutely amazing to watch how quickly he can switch between the chords with his left hand. His right hand syncopation is also something to marvel at. I totally agree with the comment that it's a tad self indulgent, but so what? A pleasure to watch this.
yep, watch this video like twice a day, still amazes me, what the fuckkkk :) awesome as always Andy!
Why watch it twice a day ???
He is great
amazing. stunning moves.
He really is the best
Brilliant fantastic, just picked up a uke today my first one and looking forward to having fun with it
What type did you get?
Holy Shite! An amazing performance!!!
This pro is the business!!!!
Finger picking melody at its best....
My friend andy 💙! the uke man! 🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶
wish i could play like this.pure skill.
Just wonderful!
I keep watching this one over and over... His fan strokes are the best I've seen, next to Gerry Mawsley's!
Superb
Love that gorgeous uke. Sounds great!
very fine work
Formidable technique.
WoW
Amazing!
He is a bloody genious!
Amazing
I have only just started taking interest in the banjoukulele and i love it, this Andy fellah seems to me to be about the best in the business, his uke has a fantastic pure sound and his playing is precise...he is great, but i think the overall sound would be much improved if the backing had a more prominent base.
Great opening solo to a great weekend, with a lot of talented players. It was my first time so I was well suited.
Wow fantastic
Awesome
wow.
I am not easily impressed and this blew my mind!!! awesome
He projects with real authority.
eeeeeeeeee a class artist s ,
MY GREAT FRIEND ANDY IS "THE NEW GEORGE"
Whenever I start to think I'm pretty good on the uke (I have a Ron Beddoes uke) I put Andy on and I'm cut down many sizes. He's on another planet! I despair and put the uke back in the case.
Woah!! This is so good!! I just started playing the ukulele a couple of days ago but I think it's going well and I really hope I can play something like this one day!
TheAwesomePegicorn Good luck 😉 you will do it
TheAwesomePegicorn Did you keep it up?
@@amct1019 Oh, you are awful. 😀
...but I like you!
Pure practice
I might as well start meself
That's good Uke.
Andy doesn't try to be Formby. Andy is a professional multi instrumentalist who happens to be a member of the George Formby Society and has been since he was about 10. Likewise George Harrison was a professional musician and he too was a member and also didn't try to impersonate Formby.
I hate it when people refer to him as 'Formby', as though he was a pupil being addressed by his betters. And for your information, George Formby was a professional banjo ukulele player.
@@michaelgarfield9845 Speak for him now do you lad? hahaha
@Natsvid ya i know he is damn good ;)
One of the beautiful things about George hornby's techniques is they are super efficient. They sound very very impressive but in reality a new player can get a good hold of them in 6 months and an experienced guitar or mandolin player should get them in 6 weeks maybe less. If you want to do this it is within your reach. And the banjolele itself doesn't even cost that much. You don't even have to buy a strap or even plectrums.
6 weeks? Try six years and you might get close. I would challenge anyone to do this in six weeks. Having a laugh aint you mate?
@@joepollardmagic Well, remember I said get a hold of rather than master and I'm speaking of the strokes, not the fretting. For an advanced guitar and mando player the frets are nothing. But It took me about an hour to get the concept of the Formby strum techniques and about 50 hours to play them fairly well (except the fan stroke which was tearing up my cuticle and had to be relearned). I'm not saying this guy isn't world class but it isn't magic, he's not picking 64th note arpeggios at 280 bpm. Even George's playing wasn't superhuman, the techniques are just highly efficient. Totally within a dedicated new player's grasp with a few hundred hours of daily practice.
@@TheBigMclargehuge Okay then I challenge you to do this exactly. I assume you've had more than 6 weeks to learn. Send the video over won't you mate we are all dying to see.
@@joepollardmagic That wouldn't show how long it took me to get it. Why do you find it so hard to believe that this isn't some kind of unattainable work of the ukulele gods? To be frank if you play a couple hundred hours and don't get anywhere near these techniques you should take up knitting.
You British sure know how to have fun!
My mother said u could go out after dark they were afraid 0f bein lg shot by the BLACK AND TANS
@tombland10 i think your right there tommy. hehey
It is a Formby song
That's formbys actual uke I think
+Dominic Rossi No, the one of George's ukes that Andy owns is a Gibson, the one he used in his last ever performance. The one he's using here is a Ludwig.
Very good and his not trying to copy George thank goodness.
Was this the only set Andy did at the GFS convention?
what makes are the uks
Its a Ludwig Crowns Banjo Uke
i am 12 and i listen to george formby everyday. andy is very good but i dont think its formby he makes it sound more like a boy band singer
innuendo really?? Brilliant ....Formby was King of innuendo ha ha ha
He's v good, but I prefer the way George played
Great! But his solo didn’t sound so fresh as he played his fills previously while singing so you heard the “licks” twice. Nevertheless brilliant.
Jimmy skiff
Fabulous - but it would have been even better without the bloodless bass....
Formby was good, Andy has edged ahead.
No-one, but no-one, can best our George. Andy's a great player, but going lightning fast doesn't make him better. You obviously aren't acquainted with George's stunning solos, which you won't hear in his more well known songs. The thing that makes George a true great is that he made it look effortless, which it certainly isn't.
If that's true, it's only by standing on George's shoulders.
@@michaelgarfield9845 Even George would admit Andy is technically better. There's no question. Personality and groove are however an altogether different thing along with the innovation of inventing the techniques.
Wow! - yes, the boy sure can play, but maybe a tad self-indulgent perhaps? Sometimes less is more.
***** Come on it's a GFS convention, it needs grinning. Just like George did it !
MacBratt Exactly - play to your audience.
Over indulgent? The man is technically better than George and even George would admit that.
Good effort but over zealous, the mistakes are obvious even to the untrained ear. Formby was a natural, relaxed and played fluently, few come close or even on par let alone better. Appreciate Andy's ability but would not compare him with George Formby
At last, someone who knows what they're talking about!
Not being bigheaded because i'm not i'm actually really quite shy but i've been told that i am as good G.Formby maybe even better.But i can't sing to save my life though lols
The man has a doctorate in the Banjo Uke. Even George would admit this man is technically better. Feel and groove however are different things entirely and so is innovation. I literally have no idea why people try and rip on Andy when he's not trying to copy George. He's his own thing. I wish people would stop being so dusty and purist and stop thinking that George was untouchable.
He's good yes! But he's over the top isn't he? Too dramatic for me I'm afraid.
I mean that's opinion isn't it. I wish people would stop thinking that George is untouchable. Andy can play better than George ever did. Personality however is a different thing and there was only one George. I think the fact he doesn't try and copy is the way forward. Hate it when people just try and copy exactly the same thing. Even George never played the same thing twice.