Taimane, Hawaiian Ukulelist | Taimane Gardner | TEDxPurdueU

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  • Опубликовано: 23 май 2016
  • Without reservation we can say that you have never heard a ukulele played like this before! Taimane, which translates to “Diamond” in Samoan, sparkles on stage at TEDxPurdueU with a variety of genres of music, from classical to rock and a bit of traditional Hawaiian.
    Taimane translates to "diamond" in Samoan and perfectly reflects the different facets of her nature. Whether delicately finger­picking through Bach or radically ripping through Led Zeppelin, Taimane has the ability to morph genres - from classical to rock to flamenco - and stretch her instrument far beyond the familiar melodies of Hawai`i, where she grew up. In addition to performing her own distinctive versions of well-­known pieces, Taimane weaves in original compositions that are as far ranging as her musical tastes. With the fierceness of a rocker, and the grace of a dancer, Taimane lights up rooms wherever she goes, sparkling like the diamond that she is.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

Комментарии • 146

  • @nartoatmo4017
    @nartoatmo4017 2 года назад +2

    Taimane..you are truly amazing...Namaste de BALI.INDONESIA

  • @rose-annebriggs9555
    @rose-annebriggs9555 6 лет назад +17

    She is amazing! Really makes the ukulele sing and become a really serious instrument,

  • @matthewgerick5559
    @matthewgerick5559 5 лет назад +67

    When her uke falls out of tune around 9:25, and she retunes without skipping a beat. Just a little smile. The professionalism tho.

  • @stephen3073
    @stephen3073 5 лет назад +78

    I feel sad for the 59 people who gave this a thumbs-down. They must lead such joyless, empty lives.

    • @shelbyv2658
      @shelbyv2658 4 года назад +2

      Idk how people can be like this ...

    • @metinkabak5599
      @metinkabak5599 4 года назад

      yes sir

    • @karenjohnson1523
      @karenjohnson1523 4 года назад +1

      78 now. They get pleasure from disliking. That's their joy.

    • @musselchee9560
      @musselchee9560 4 года назад

      Life is obviously hellish for those that moan.

  • @dinaanguiano9093
    @dinaanguiano9093 7 лет назад +48

    she's amazing, in her unique way. if she jumps around dance or whatever she does, that's what she is. I found it phenomenal

  • @sanyo_neezy
    @sanyo_neezy 6 лет назад +13

    Taimane I love your performance! Your motions accompany your music in perfection and your good kind of weirdness just screams that you are a musician from your heart and soul

  • @k4xtt
    @k4xtt 7 лет назад +14

    This ladies talent is outrageous! Her dynamic range on the instrument is absolutely insane. I would rank her talent equal to some of the best instrument players in the world. Hope she make many albums.

  • @mookiemu
    @mookiemu 7 лет назад +10

    Every time I see her it blows me away! Her musicality is extraordinary.

  • @jeffreysherman2574
    @jeffreysherman2574 4 года назад +2

    A terrific performance. Not just the music but her stage presence as well. What a package.

  • @ciaranlawless8487
    @ciaranlawless8487 7 лет назад +42

    A huge and note-perfect orchestra from a small ukulele - sublime beyond words

  • @johndavidoff4052
    @johndavidoff4052 5 лет назад +4

    She is the Chet Atkins of ukulele! Bravo Taimane!

  • @barrypoupard7009
    @barrypoupard7009 6 лет назад +13

    Sometimes the internet is worth all hassle and strife. Hearing her for the 1st time ..... a phenomenon.

  • @JohnHanly
    @JohnHanly 7 лет назад +49

    Very creative mix of songs! For those of you that don't think much of her, may I suggest that you seek to enjoy her performance as "a package deal". She is a wonderful entertainer--not just a musician.

  • @itsmewill8725
    @itsmewill8725 5 лет назад +5

    Wow, i love finding new amazing artists that blow my mind. So I thank you for that. Truly amazing x

  • @zerobrain17
    @zerobrain17 7 лет назад +6

    So beautiful ... and Part II ... Uke, Hang Drum, Cajon and Taimane. Just magic. Love it!!

  • @r.a.monigold9789
    @r.a.monigold9789 6 лет назад +6

    ...with access to over 30 MILLION WORDS, I'm still coming up short on offering you the feedback that your wondrous talent, driven by your passion and obvious countless hours of practice have brought to my emotional well being. Thank you plus everything else I'm feeling because of your gift.

  • @sunset5103
    @sunset5103 8 лет назад +10

    The intro of the second part is .... a place in which I can rest my sould

  • @burkedejanes5735
    @burkedejanes5735 6 лет назад +8

    This chick is incredible! Tear it up girl!

  • @bungford4
    @bungford4 5 лет назад +2

    Discovered her music when she appeared on a British TV show about the islands of America, with Martin Clunes. So glad I saw her. Wonderful musician.

  • @allandunn1431
    @allandunn1431 7 лет назад +38

    She's phenomenal. That strumming hand!!

    • @majortom4543
      @majortom4543 7 лет назад +1

      Rumors says she gives wicked hand jobs, or so i heard in the ted talk maui comment section.

    • @koonmung4167
      @koonmung4167 7 лет назад +4

      Go sit in the corner for your TIME OUT, you unredeemable brat. And fer God's (the rest of the world's, actually) GROW UP!!!

    • @koonmung4167
      @koonmung4167 7 лет назад +7

      Adults (with a capital "A"), do not repeat inane and promulgate toilet comments. BTW, "pussies" never take responsibility for their actions and conveniently place the blame elseware. I for one cherish the internet (RUclips especially) and all it has to offer in raising the intellect and appreciation of culture in all it's positive forms. To some (sigh!) they regard the internet as a sewer and algae choked pond to dump their garbage..... shame, no, wait.... pity on them. Gotta go... listening to Ravel's Bolero with Dudamel conducting the Munich Philharmonic. Shame on me, for I always seem to forget to: "Consider the source, ignore the remark!"

    • @majortom4543
      @majortom4543 7 лет назад +2

      Lol youre so pissed like if i had said something wrong inside of a church. Dude this is the internet learn to handle it or leave to the library.

    • @koonmung4167
      @koonmung4167 7 лет назад +6

      Been doing computers and BBsing (peer to peer) since '82, which should lend a clue as to how long I've been interacting with users all over the planet for decades. Fast forward to now and I won't sit still for bottom feeders who think the internet is up for grabs and cool to inject (pun not intended) sexual innuendoes in labeling an artist's efforts whether attributed to others or themselves, in gratifying their "entitled", insidious kicks. It is rarely, I engage in a war of words with an opponent with a serious disadvantage. Yes, "dude", to many, many of us who cherish graciousness, appreciation for the efforts of others, self-esteem, sense of history (waaay before we were born), honor and compassion (as displayed here?)..... the internet could be called our CHURCH. So please wipe yer feet, I do not blame the parents, or do I? Wake up call, you do not own the internet, let alone, RUclips to stem my comment on denigration and disrespect. Namaste!

  • @johndavidoff4052
    @johndavidoff4052 5 лет назад +3

    She and her playing are amazing!

  • @melisshasouthard
    @melisshasouthard 5 лет назад +2

    We just scored tickets to see her in Nashville. I can't wait!

  • @kristof64200
    @kristof64200 2 года назад +1

    the gaze of an angel and the fingers of a fairy

  • @lomequi
    @lomequi 7 лет назад +5

    Taimane tienes el brillo del Sol en tus manos y la luz suave de Luna. Dios te bandiga

  • @albertbrady712
    @albertbrady712 3 года назад +1

    Prodigy. A young master.

  • @kattyf1389
    @kattyf1389 7 лет назад +8

    wow! she's beautiful and your music is simply gorgeous, much mahalo : )

  • @frednawrot4197
    @frednawrot4197 2 года назад

    It is so exciting to watch her play. There is magic in the air when she plays.

  • @rviena
    @rviena 5 лет назад +6

    Such power in her strumming like hot molten lava racing down the slopes of Halemaumau. Then softens like the cooling rain over the Koolau. Taimane means “diamond” in the Samoan language. Her talent is liken unto that. Taimane is an expression, a feeling of pure joy expressed in movements she translates from music streaming from her magical fingertips. She is indeed a very beautifully wrapped gift in a petite package. Open her up and you’ll be surprised, even mesmerized to a full sounding orchestra. Captured in 1 ukulele. Her weapon of choice, filled with an endless arsenal of different genres such as Hawaiian, classical, rock, jazz, Latin, and so much more!

  • @brendaboyd2291
    @brendaboyd2291 6 лет назад +2

    She is the best I have ever seen or heard on a ukulele by far!!

    • @davidt9238
      @davidt9238 4 года назад

      Very nice, although I prefer Jake Shimabukuro.

  • @jmiahspeaks
    @jmiahspeaks 7 лет назад +2

    HeyNOW! YEOWWW! (There are no words, LOVED the presentation and style of presenting.)

  • @jackjanuszkiewicz
    @jackjanuszkiewicz 7 лет назад +13

    Holy cow, and up until this morning I didn't even know she existed. Talented angel.
    Thanks Scott Blank for posting her performance from San Diego Ukelele Festival.

    • @barrypoupard7009
      @barrypoupard7009 6 лет назад +1

      Me too Jack. S'times the net isn't so bad eh?

    • @jackjanuszkiewicz
      @jackjanuszkiewicz 6 лет назад

      Well, a few weeks ago she signed my little uke after the concert in New York City's Joe's Pub. Yay!!!

    • @alirayes6724
      @alirayes6724 6 лет назад

      Jack Januszkiewicz .

  • @spiritkyack
    @spiritkyack 8 лет назад +13

    whooo gooo girl wonderful , spectacular performer
    1!

  • @billhardwick536
    @billhardwick536 4 года назад

    Just discovered you this week. Fantastic talent, fantastic music. Thank you so much.

  • @DavidDorenfeld
    @DavidDorenfeld 5 лет назад +2

    SHE IS AMAZING.

  • @spiritkyack
    @spiritkyack 8 лет назад +3

    multi amazing sounds ! whooo ahhahha
    !

  • @damsam4369
    @damsam4369 11 месяцев назад

    So incredibly beautiful. A real talent

  • @magdalenajuarezflores4445
    @magdalenajuarezflores4445 4 года назад +1

    Wow cuanto trabajo para este hermoso resultado. Felicidades y gracia por este deleite.

  • @crazyc99
    @crazyc99 4 года назад

    DEAR GOD ! WHAT HAVE YOU CREATED!!!? JUST AMAZING!!!

  • @kimberleysmith4379
    @kimberleysmith4379 4 года назад +1

    I hope to play like this one day. My new idol right here. Amazing

  • @Gentleman808
    @Gentleman808 2 года назад +1

    There are literally only a small handful of people in the world who can even be half this good.
    Taimane and Jake Shimabukuro are the best ukulele masters in the world.

  • @aleksgorbunov4545
    @aleksgorbunov4545 4 года назад

    Молодци Ребятки, Виртуозная "Классика"!!! Мне ваш жанр как всегда очень нравится!!! Удачи Вам всем!!!

  • @jacquesmillanvoye.communac4652
    @jacquesmillanvoye.communac4652 7 лет назад +5

    Very very nice ! bravo !

  • @genesmith2355
    @genesmith2355 4 года назад

    wow from one musician to another awesome i was right there with you

  • @richardjones4080
    @richardjones4080 6 лет назад +1

    stairway on a uke oh wow absolutely spectacular or a variation of anyway

  • @basslover1345
    @basslover1345 6 лет назад +2

    Amazing performance

  • @jero4733
    @jero4733 3 года назад

    Beautiful and talented!!!

  • @juanledermann5853
    @juanledermann5853 4 года назад

    Es increíble el sonido que esta hawaiana logra en el ukelele. Estoy de acuerdo en que está al nivel de los mejores instrumentistas del mundo.

  • @CoralBarclay
    @CoralBarclay 6 лет назад +2

    amazing!

  • @Healmyheart68
    @Healmyheart68 3 года назад

    You inspired me to take up playing the uke😍😍😍

  • @visionbear5826
    @visionbear5826 6 лет назад +1

    SO EASILY AWESOME AND AMAZING AND SUCH A BIT SELF CONFIDENT ,,,
    TRULY A LADY IN HER OWN RIGHT ... SO COMPOSING BEAUTY FILLED ...

  • @tommorrisey3999
    @tommorrisey3999 4 года назад +2

    I wonder how many in that audience understood just how technically difficult it is to play like that. I’m sure they enjoyed it, but it takes another ukuleleist to watch and go, “Holy cr*p! How does she DO that?”

  • @sunset5103
    @sunset5103 8 лет назад +17

    Artists are very sensitive people, I can see she feels the sound ... long time ago I don't feel that way myself

    • @majortom4543
      @majortom4543 7 лет назад +4

      i've also lost that, i used to feel it in my skin, then shit happened (difficult things in my life) and i became insensitive i think, even though i still play and shit, its strange but well, i hope someday everything becomes better.

    • @koonmung4167
      @koonmung4167 7 лет назад +1

      It's called bad karma and you prove that it's real and it works!

  • @Jklh45621
    @Jklh45621 7 лет назад +2

    You rock girl!!

  • @rinkerock9178
    @rinkerock9178 3 года назад

    Nice really feel the soul

  • @elbinkogrande
    @elbinkogrande 6 лет назад +1

    She is indeed a brilliant musician. Alas, it appeared that the Purdue audience didn't fully appreciate her talents ...

  • @meb6140
    @meb6140 4 года назад

    i love er sm

  • @ArlandoBento
    @ArlandoBento 6 лет назад +1

    Mantap abis oi.... Taimane i love u..

  • @suelisocallaghan
    @suelisocallaghan 3 года назад

    Listening to them made me feel victorious, just like I have won something special huge :)

  • @akjs0
    @akjs0 7 лет назад

    just tearing it up! i wonder what she sounds like with a bass guitar

  • @dominiquedourneau7425
    @dominiquedourneau7425 4 года назад +1

    You are the sun rising in the morning and make all the clouds disappear....and bring the showers to refresh the beach that you walk on...

  • @beritellenskov7411
    @beritellenskov7411 6 лет назад

    How beautiful and funny happy Music. TKS. From denmar

  • @phatbui1974
    @phatbui1974 4 года назад

    the best Talent Guitarist ever ..!!

  • @donnaadams7121
    @donnaadams7121 7 лет назад +1

    wow.

  • @kevinkemble3718
    @kevinkemble3718 6 лет назад +1

    "Phenomenal" 100X

  • @Matx5901
    @Matx5901 5 лет назад

    She's a rock star.

  • @ericpaulband
    @ericpaulband 6 лет назад

    Just amazing talent. And what is the name of the lighted up drum that guy is playing?

  • @suzannearkangel2961
    @suzannearkangel2961 6 лет назад +1

    a true virtuosa...then there are others.

  • @rayvelasco2059
    @rayvelasco2059 3 года назад

    Most Excellent ¿

  • @michaelstapleton2768
    @michaelstapleton2768 2 года назад

    She’s a goddess

  • @TheTinker6871
    @TheTinker6871 5 лет назад +1

    Just.....Damn!

  • @Chiungalla79
    @Chiungalla79 3 года назад +1

    I guess in all of hawaii store owners take down the "No stairway" sign when Taimane enters their music stores.

  • @_IVXX
    @_IVXX 6 лет назад

    I think I'm gonna coppy her one handed manicure when I get better. I wondered for a good bit of nails would be good to pick with or just get in the way but I couldn't really ever find anyone playing with them (not that that's gonna be a common thing in the first place)

  • @casey8378
    @casey8378 7 лет назад

    🤘🤘🤘

  • @RichardJohnson-gi9dp
    @RichardJohnson-gi9dp 7 лет назад +4

    Bravo Taimane and Jonathan! (Boo for the lousy public)

  • @hk4519
    @hk4519 5 лет назад +1

    She's amazing on the Uke! But I dunno how her nails stay on?! Great choice of songs! 👌👌

    • @Healmyheart68
      @Healmyheart68 3 года назад +1

      Think they are fake ...impossible for natural nails to take on that kimdvof onslaught without getting battered badly 😂🤣😂🤣

    • @katherandefy
      @katherandefy 3 года назад

      Acrylic is strong. She recommends.

  • @celebiyildiz4018
    @celebiyildiz4018 4 года назад

    Harikasın

  • @tonyyee218
    @tonyyee218 4 года назад

    Now this is entertainment !

  • @xbox360benji
    @xbox360benji 7 лет назад

    Now what would she have done for Muse..?

  • @LeonardoGalotera
    @LeonardoGalotera 6 лет назад +1

    She is the Paco de Lucia of ukulele as far as I’m concerned.

  • @luisjarque7110
    @luisjarque7110 7 лет назад +1

    I hope the audience was at a safe distance from those flying forks (12:45-12:46). Someone must've said "get the fork outta here!"

  • @agod5608
    @agod5608 6 лет назад +2

    I am not finished watching. but I like you already.

  • @geoffreywelsby7434
    @geoffreywelsby7434 6 лет назад

    Could anyone tell me what the instrument the guy is playing. Love the sound of it..

    • @suelukeson7862
      @suelukeson7862 6 лет назад

      ukulele and SHE is a female.

    • @suelukeson7862
      @suelukeson7862 6 лет назад

      Sorry, I didn't see the guy there until after I wrote my comment.

    • @gabitamiravideos
      @gabitamiravideos 4 года назад

      A “caja” (pronounced “kahah”. Originally is used in flamenco music (in Spain), particularly in rumba. It has many players in Latin America as well.

    • @gabitamiravideos
      @gabitamiravideos 4 года назад

      Unless you are talking about the electronic hand pan in the first part...

  • @elgieswift3498
    @elgieswift3498 7 лет назад

    Can anyone tell me the details about what kind of ukulele she is playing? It looks like a tenor with a 5th string on the bottom... but that's all I know.

    • @koonmung4167
      @koonmung4167 7 лет назад

      I "think" the top two strings maybe a high and low G.

    • @patriciaburke2401
      @patriciaburke2401 5 лет назад

      Sometimes she actually changes the tuning while playing! She is amazing!

  • @user-es2sd9jo5h
    @user-es2sd9jo5h 4 года назад

    Sirena класс!!!

  • @musselchee9560
    @musselchee9560 4 года назад

    CHIU!

  • @haimbenavraham1502
    @haimbenavraham1502 4 года назад

    The Ukulele, found Taimane.

  • @artemkirichenko4022
    @artemkirichenko4022 6 лет назад

    tabs for intro pls)

  • @davidgough7332
    @davidgough7332 6 лет назад

    Does any one know how old Taimane is?

    • @sdf592
      @sdf592 5 лет назад

      David Gough 29

  • @bce4435
    @bce4435 4 года назад

    The most amazing thing is how the does she not break her nails ?

    • @bettespringer0324
      @bettespringer0324 4 года назад

      B Ce She has acrylic nails on her right hand. She said otherwise they would wear down.

  • @jimmyryu40
    @jimmyryu40 7 лет назад

    The Female Jake wow she can play and groove

  • @jimpowell3793
    @jimpowell3793 2 года назад

    90

  • @christiansanchez1486
    @christiansanchez1486 5 лет назад

    Hmm can't say it love it but I certainly don't hate it

  • @saintsamaritan
    @saintsamaritan 7 лет назад +5

    Fast.

  • @tedmcginnis9073
    @tedmcginnis9073 4 года назад

    I'll bet people with thumbs down didn't listen to the songs

  • @user-xo5ji2tq5x
    @user-xo5ji2tq5x 5 лет назад

    Она в душе русская насколько я понимаю...

  • @philippakynaston8281
    @philippakynaston8281 3 года назад

    83 who are they

  • @zz111zz111zz
    @zz111zz111zz 7 лет назад

    епта для этого есть русская балалайка

  • @aouschethedude2761
    @aouschethedude2761 6 лет назад

    NO KA 'OI....SIMPLY...NO KA 'OI

  • @christiankramer5376
    @christiankramer5376 7 лет назад

    what is he paying

  • @missc2742
    @missc2742 4 года назад

    they need to get the metal mushroom guy off of the stage