Playing with Less

In honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama-one of Jake Shimabukuro's heroes-and inspired by the notion of "playing with less," the ukulele virtuoso dedicates a new song using only three strings. The message by the Dalai Lama about the importance of happiness is one that particularly resonates with Jake. "To me, once you figure out how to be happy in the moment, you don't long to be somewhere else."

[@stephenbaker645]

Sublime ! Thankyou 😊

[@miriamconley3562]

Playing my ukulele always makes me happy, gets me out of my blue, sad moods....

[@john.stanger]

"Doing more with less". A good aim to live by. And a beautiful piece.

[@indydh]

Wow, this is so much better than the "missing three" version on his new cd. The emotion and soul just pours out here, whereas on his new cd all of that is over-powered by the orchestra. Excellent production!

[@EvanBaum86]

It's amazing how you're always looking for new ways to express yourself. The elegance and simplicity of this song is beautiful.

[@mariacristinastickelmuelle3272]

Beautiful. That's pure love in song

[@elrollo79]

Beautiful Jake!

[@Danielscottschiffer]

i love this song!

[@MidnightMomStar]

I enjoyed the pillars of peace event. This song is very moving

[@thalesacguimaraes]

That was right on the spot Jake. Unbelievable as always. Most beautiful think I heard in years.

[@NorwegianUke]

chills...

[@jesusalive2012]

when you play the less,you play the more.......

[@JordanSleed]

Is Jake not? He plays a beautiful version Amazing Grace.

[@Kim-m2z]

when did u play for his holiness?

[@mxDragon18]

Good Lord man sometimes I think I am the only Christian ukulele player out there

[@rikthedelli4800]

You're not. Actually Jake did visit New Hope (christian church) in Hawaii. However, his faith is questionable on how he talked about the Dalai Lama.

[@Namaste1001]

You don't have to be religious to be spiritual.