I don’t think I will ever stop listening to this song. It’s been over 6 years listening to Jake now and dragon has remained such an important piece in my life. It helps me relax and also stay motivated at the same time. Thanks Jake
I agree with you on this! I first heard this song in high school as part of an assignment. The video was in an article about ukuleles. I how to listen to it over and over again, not wanting to click the next Arrow to answer the questions about the article. But I had to. I tried to remember the title, but all I could remember was the word dragon. 3 years later, here I am and I found the video. I now have my own ukulele and I'm learning how to play, and once I get all of that down, I'm going to master this song. I'm so glad there are other people who found solace in this song. This is a very well composed piece of wonderfulness, and I'm so happy that I came across this video when I did. I was having a stressful day, and it was honestly what put me at ease.
What a beautiful location! Kudos to your sound engineer and videographer. You and your team produced a wonderful video that delights the ears, eyes, and spirit.
Absolutely extraordinary playing and supreme musicianship at the highest level. I’ve been a big fan since I first heard ‘While my Guitar Gently Weeps’ about 14 years ago. I’m a bass player, but I play this for all my students just to show them how wonderful music can be. You are an absolutely beautiful soul, my friend. Thank you so much for this wonderful music.
Jake performed at my home town's 4th of July festivities last summer. I've been a fan for a long time and his performance totally blew me away. Without a doubt, one of the best shows I've ever seen.
He is wonderful and so great to listen to. Does anyone out there know the name of the young woman who also is a genius on the ukulele? Her name escapes me, but I remember seeing her videos on you tube.
The first time I ever saw this video, I was about to graduate high school. Ever since, I've had it locked in my mind and have aspired to play this song one day. I forgot the name of the video but found it again. Nearly three years later, I've finally gotten my life figured out and managed to buy a ukulele! So now I've finally started the journey of learning the uke so I can finally meet my goal of playing this masterpiece!! I can't wait for the day that I'm finally able to play this for my friends.
I grew up in Hawaii. Can you imagine wandering around such beautiful landscape and encountering that wonderful sound. Heavenly Jake, Thank you. JeannieB
My Dad was stationed at Schofield when I was 7-9 years old in the late 1970's. Man, what an idyllic childhood. Going to a beach almost EVERY Saturday and Sunday, my 4th grade class field trip was flying on Aloha Airlines to Hawa'ii for a week, walking into the caldera of the most active vent of the most active volcano on Earth... ...and Billy Strings introduced me to this cat. This music sounds like what a Hawaiian music box with a hula girl in a grass skirt standing atop with a ukelele in her hands would sound like when wound up and opened. How magical!
Also here because of Mr. Apostol. Grateful for it! Sidenote: this sounds like something I would have heard / discovered via the Windham Hill label in the 80s.
Jake…just wanted to drop you line and thank you for your performance in Medford, OR on Thursday. What a fantastic show! It was a pleasure getting a chance to visit with you briefly prior to the doors opening. I’m hooked, and will see you at your next show in Medford. Cheers sir!
So glad I stumbled across this super talented musician Love love his stuff This song ROCKS And the background is amazing too Thank you! I’m telling my friends about you 😊
He is absolutely very overrated, I know of so many ukulele players that are better and I think deserve more recognition for their technique, creativity, and just plain talent... I wish they got the recognition this guy gets
@@gonikassif8527 Just because he gets more attention than others doesn't mean that he is overrated. I do see what you mean that those other artists that are incredible should get just as much recognition, though!
@@gonikassif8527 ok then name three uke players that are better or at the same lvl at Jake . I agree that others deserve more attention too ,but I don't think he's overrated at all.
Saw jake last night at the Old Town School of Folk music here in Chicago and he was AMAZING! I first heard of him here on RUclips some years ago while watching his rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". It was an honor to see him (and his mates) in person. If there was ever an perfect example of someone being born to be a musician, he's it. He plays the ukulele like it's an extention of his body. Bravo, Jake...BRAVO!
I remember seeing Jake perform this song way back in 2013 at The Grand in Wilmington, DE... and I was blown away. This version STILL gave me chills. Absolutely breathtaking. Gorgeous videography, as well. @jake shimabukuro we met briefly before that 2013 show; I had asked if you might play your arrangement of, "Haru Yo Koi" - I'd still LOVE to hear this one live some day! Please come to Virginia Beach, VA!! =D
You effortlessly made that thing sound like Santana's electric guitar, wow! It is inspiring to see what a man can do with a Ukulele. Thanks for sharing, Jake! Blessings to you and yours
@@robertschmitz8781 oh okay got ya. No, I know it was looped. Regardless, his ukulele playing is phenomenal and the tone is awesome. Well thanks for the compliment, I try my best!
I love the way you made this song peaceful and calm and I was in school and I went on Achive3000 and saw you perform in a video and it was posted and I really love this song and the way you made that with just a ukulele and this song makes me calm❤😊
Jake, I just saw you perform live at Pepperdine last week. This composition of yours moved me to tears. I visualized parasailing over Kauai. Thank you so much! Are you ever going to do a live album? I really love listening to you without all the studio musicians. There is something so heartfelt and intimate about your playing with only your own chords to back you up when you riff.
I got to see him in person last night, I only wanted to hear two songs, this one and gently weeps. I got my wish, he was amazing. What a joy to watch and hear.
Just saw this bloke on spicks and specks so this is the first video Ive seen so far. Bloody awesome. Makes you dream to be able to do just that! You Can't teach/learn how to do that! Nice one man!
I have been following you since you first release that video playing while my guitar gently weeps, your talent has developed into a true great musician. Aloha brother.
Wow, Wow, WoW ! So Much feeling and Bad Ass-ness in Jake, A Force to be reckoned with for sure. The sounds of a Delicate rainy mist before the Hurricane. I definitely hooked on you, Master Jake. Will be learning my Ukulele's longer and harder. Thanks to you, Master J. = )
hi guys. just wanted to know what is that fingerpicking technique with the thumb and index finger called at 5:00 - 5:04 minutes in the video called ? and how does he do it ? Thanx in advance
Russ Tyndall yeah you'r right.. maybe I'm just sad about this world.. maybe I woud give more to those great people than capitalism... I will share, once again... but one day, we will leave in a world who citizen will know how to lead a country and therefore the importance of artists.
We were excited to see tonight’s performance in Portland Oregon, however the ticket vendor called this morning. The tickets we bought weeks ago, row E in the middle, were not available? How does that happen? A refund doesn’t make up for missing the show!
I don’t think I will ever stop listening to this song. It’s been over 6 years listening to Jake now and dragon has remained such an important piece in my life. It helps me relax and also stay motivated at the same time. Thanks Jake
me too
Same thing for me
I agree with you on this! I first heard this song in high school as part of an assignment. The video was in an article about ukuleles. I how to listen to it over and over again, not wanting to click the next Arrow to answer the questions about the article. But I had to. I tried to remember the title, but all I could remember was the word dragon. 3 years later, here I am and I found the video. I now have my own ukulele and I'm learning how to play, and once I get all of that down, I'm going to master this song. I'm so glad there are other people who found solace in this song. This is a very well composed piece of wonderfulness, and I'm so happy that I came across this video when I did. I was having a stressful day, and it was honestly what put me at ease.
What a beautiful location! Kudos to your sound engineer and videographer. You and your team produced a wonderful video that delights the ears, eyes, and spirit.
Sound engineer git paid for jam!!
Hawaii is unbelievably beautiful
If he wasn't so humble and soft spoken, there would be very little discussion. He's been the best for a long time, if you know anything about him.
Could listen to this for hours, love the tonality.
Reminding you of this masterpiece just in case 😊
Reminding you again
Reminding you once again 😊
Absolutely extraordinary playing and supreme musicianship at the highest level. I’ve been a big fan since I first heard ‘While my Guitar Gently Weeps’ about 14 years ago. I’m a bass player, but I play this for all my students just to show them how wonderful music can be. You are an absolutely beautiful soul, my friend. Thank you so much for this wonderful music.
Jake performed at my home town's 4th of July festivities last summer. I've been a fan for a long time and his performance totally blew me away. Without a doubt, one of the best shows I've ever seen.
This is one of the best performer in our lifetime and probably the best ukulele player /compositor.
Speaks to your soul.
He is wonderful and so great to listen to. Does anyone out there know the name of the young woman who also is a genius on the ukulele? Her name escapes me, but I remember seeing her videos on you tube.
The first time I ever saw this video, I was about to graduate high school. Ever since, I've had it locked in my mind and have aspired to play this song one day. I forgot the name of the video but found it again. Nearly three years later, I've finally gotten my life figured out and managed to buy a ukulele! So now I've finally started the journey of learning the uke so I can finally meet my goal of playing this masterpiece!! I can't wait for the day that I'm finally able to play this for my friends.
The Uke Solo Killed me man, SO EPIC
IKR
I grew up in Hawaii. Can you imagine wandering around such beautiful landscape and encountering that wonderful sound. Heavenly Jake, Thank you. JeannieB
Great talent.
For a while, I listened to your song eight hours a day.
My Dad was stationed at Schofield when I was 7-9 years old in the late 1970's. Man, what an idyllic childhood. Going to a beach almost EVERY Saturday and Sunday, my 4th grade class field trip was flying on Aloha Airlines to Hawa'ii for a week, walking into the caldera of the most active vent of the most active volcano on Earth...
...and Billy Strings introduced me to this cat. This music sounds like what a Hawaiian music box with a hula girl in a grass skirt standing atop with a ukelele in her hands would sound like when wound up and opened. How magical!
Also here because of Mr. Apostol. Grateful for it! Sidenote: this sounds like something I would have heard / discovered via the Windham Hill label in the 80s.
Jake…just wanted to drop you line and thank you for your performance in Medford, OR on Thursday. What a fantastic show! It was a pleasure getting a chance to visit with you briefly prior to the doors opening. I’m hooked, and will see you at your next show in Medford. Cheers sir!
the whole song was awesome but MAN......That solo section took me to another world!!!!! loved every min of it.
Amazing show tonight at city winery in Philadelphia. I feel so blessed 💕
THIS never gets old.
So glad I stumbled across this super talented musician
Love love his stuff
This song ROCKS
And the background is amazing too
Thank you!
I’m telling my friends about you 😊
this man is underrated
Naw he's easily the most celebrated ukulele player alive lol
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He is absolutely very overrated, I know of so many ukulele players that are better and I think deserve more recognition for their technique, creativity, and just plain talent... I wish they got the recognition this guy gets
@@gonikassif8527 Just because he gets more attention than others doesn't mean that he is overrated. I do see what you mean that those other artists that are incredible should get just as much recognition, though!
@@gonikassif8527 ok then name three uke players that are better or at the same lvl at Jake . I agree that others deserve more attention too ,but I don't think he's overrated at all.
Beautiful; thanks from 2021.
So heartwarming and beautiful to listen to. The scenery is spectacular as well. My new favorite artist!
Hawaii is unbelievably beautiful
One of the only players that doesn’t just play simple chord progressions. He actually utilizes the different ways you can play it.
There's a lot of phenomenal musicians in Hawai'i that get overlooked
Saw jake last night at the Old Town School of Folk music here in Chicago and he was AMAZING! I first heard of him here on RUclips some years ago while watching his rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". It was an honor to see him (and his mates) in person. If there was ever an perfect example of someone being born to be a musician, he's it. He plays the ukulele like it's an extention of his body. Bravo, Jake...BRAVO!
The man is incredible...thank you Jake..
ジェイクのお人柄が好きです。持っていらっしゃるエネルギーが凄くて、ステージパフォーマンスも素晴らしかったです。
I can hear the passion flowing through the sound ,energizing me. Sir , you are an inspiration !
Please return to Lancaster PA; it’s been too long!
I dont get the lack of views and likes. This was fantastic. He gave a few nods to some great guitarists and just created an awesome song.
I remember seeing Jake perform this song way back in 2013 at The Grand in Wilmington, DE... and I was blown away. This version STILL gave me chills. Absolutely breathtaking. Gorgeous videography, as well.
@jake shimabukuro we met briefly before that 2013 show; I had asked if you might play your arrangement of, "Haru Yo Koi" - I'd still LOVE to hear this one live some day! Please come to Virginia Beach, VA!! =D
You effortlessly made that thing sound like Santana's electric guitar, wow! It is inspiring to see what a man can do with a Ukulele. Thanks for sharing, Jake! Blessings to you and yours
That was dubbed over his uke
@@robertschmitz8781, yes, the solo was was looped over his uke rhythm. Is that what you're trying to say?
@@jack_p Yes, that's it. I assumed it was thought that the guitar sound was his uke. He's great, but he can't play both at the same time. :)
@@jack_p Nice guitar playing yourself!
@@robertschmitz8781 oh okay got ya. No, I know it was looped. Regardless, his ukulele playing is phenomenal and the tone is awesome. Well thanks for the compliment, I try my best!
A few years ago I saw this on achieve 3000 for school and I would always go onto achieve 3000 and listen to this song nonstop
Same
I remember finding this song a year back, randomly remembering this beautiful song exited and here I am again.
This is so awesome. Such a cool way of showing off this instrument
Been to 3 concerts. Blessed. He probably isn’t going to be near us now ….Cinn 😢😢😢
you are a master! what a joy hearing and seeing you play
I get to see Jake perform in a couple months. So excited!!
Just got back from SFJazz and had to look this up. If you ever get a chance to see Jake live, you are in for a real treat.
WOW!!! Never heard of this guy before! Brilliant playing!!!
Overdriven ukulele is now one of my favorite noises ever. This was incredible!
I love the way you made this song peaceful and calm and I was in school and I went on Achive3000 and saw you perform in a video and it was posted and I really love this song and the way you made that with just a ukulele and this song makes me calm❤😊
Jake, I just saw you perform live at Pepperdine last week. This composition of yours moved me to tears. I visualized parasailing over Kauai. Thank you so much! Are you ever going to do a live album? I really love listening to you without all the studio musicians. There is something so heartfelt and intimate about your playing with only your own chords to back you up when you riff.
Kauai is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Picture being on the na pali coast
I got to see him in person last night, I only wanted to hear two songs, this one and gently weeps. I got my wish, he was amazing. What a joy to watch and hear.
Thats like a bucket list thing right there.
Reminding you to listen again
Can't wait to hear you in Chicago on Sunday! Aloha
Beautiful. I heard about you today from a really nice man that was at my job to work on our machines. Im glad i came 😌
Jake thank you for sharing this wonderful music bro. Just what we need during these difficult times.
My local record store just got "Travels" in, and I so had to look you up. This is the first video that I watched. Love it! 🏆
You are the master of the ukulele. Brilliant Jake. C‘ya Gyani from München..👏
Always incredible! Amazing, man!
Well done, an inspiring performance!
Absolutely the best UKE solo I've ever heard.
this is so sick 😭😭😭 love you man ❤
Just saw this bloke on spicks and specks so this is the first video Ive seen so far. Bloody awesome. Makes you dream to be able to do just that! You Can't teach/learn how to do that! Nice one man!
I have been following you since you first release that video playing while my guitar gently weeps, your talent has developed into a true great musician. Aloha brother.
solo is awesome！
Wow, Wow, WoW ! So Much feeling and Bad Ass-ness in Jake, A Force to be reckoned with for sure. The sounds of a Delicate rainy mist before the Hurricane. I definitely hooked on you, Master Jake. Will be learning my Ukulele's longer and harder. Thanks to you, Master J. = )
He is awesome 🤩
The only time I've ever heard a Uke and have NOT wanted to self-induce "forever sleep" after listening.
Just incredible. Thank you to share your passion and your love with your uke ♥️
you're amazing man
I love ur music
Its a great song i really loved it🥰🥰🥰
WOW!!!.... Phenomenal!!.... Jake, what do you have on that pedal board, please? Blessings
No one can make a Kamaka Uke sing like Jake can!
That is some unbelievable playing mate. Wow!! Just, wow!!! Thats getting the most from your ukulele
absolutely wonderful!
Wow just wow, mahalo from the mainland, loved every note of that.
Beautiful! And amazing
Wow. I've just been blown away...
Another day another listen
素晴らしい。。。言葉にならないくらい。。。
Happy to see him in Portland
Legendary as always Mr.Jake!
I love the tune so much
Dude, you are my spirit animal
OMG you're UKU sonds like an electric guitard you'are a GOOOOOOD
Umm
How does it sound like an electric guitar
it’s called an electric ukulele with a pedal
Extremely underrated!
Hidden, As all treasures are.
Jeeze Louize this is good.
i love this song i listen to it in the shower and before i go to sleep it calms me
Beautiful. Bravo!
Stunning !
Es algo fenomenal, indescriptible y te transporta a otro mundo .
Beautiful!
this is unreal!! absolutely incredible!!!
I love this song so much, I'm trying to learn it but let me tell you, it is hard!!! XD
Wonderful performance !!!
What kind of effects can create this crazy solo’s texture ? Delay/reverb/overdrive and ???
Loops/synths.... Look all this pedals to his personality ukelele 🥵
Love it on my app for school
hammer du machst mich schwindelig.
i ll study your mind. crazy
hi guys. just wanted to know what is that fingerpicking technique with the thumb and index finger called at 5:00 - 5:04 minutes in the video called ? and how does he do it ? Thanx in advance
@Lucas Guillermo thanx Lucas. Much appreciated
i love this uke guitar music.
We all do
It’s not a guitar
wah is amzing player i love it so much
Wow 😵, that was crazy . Love it 👍
man he really did a ukulele solo that sounds like an electric guitar solo
Jake really mastered the ukulele like no other
WOW. No words other than WOW.
BTW…Hey JAKE! When RU going to add da TREMO (WHAMMY) BAR! 😁
By far still the greatest in my opinion 😎
Goosebumps, every damn time!
334 views, 52 like, 5 coms.. when this man deserve better than Ed Sheeran..
I don't hate Ed Sheeran, but still sick world..
I mean it did only get published like yesterday :)
Russ Tyndall yeah you'r right.. maybe I'm just sad about this world.. maybe I woud give more to those great people than capitalism...
I will share, once again... but one day, we will leave in a world who citizen will know how to lead a country and therefore the importance of artists.
It's the same situation after nine months.As an ukulele player,I am sad.
We were excited to see tonight’s performance in Portland Oregon, however the ticket vendor called this morning. The tickets we bought weeks ago, row E in the middle, were not available? How does that happen? A refund doesn’t make up for missing the show!
So amazing!
This inspires me.