While his wellreceived solo releases positioned jake as an established musician in hawaii and japan, his career skyrocketed when his cover of while my guitar gently weeps went viral on youtube with more than million views, opening the rest of the world s eyes to jake and his unique playing style. Shimabukuro has written numerous original compositions, including the entire soundtracks to two japanese films, hula girls 2007 and the. I have a complete version following this specific performance of jakes from. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Contact us digital downloads digital magazine flipbooks drop zone easy. Download our pdf of 10 songs to practice beforehand, or just as a resource for fun. While my guitar gently weeps jake shimabukuro youtube. Gently weeps japan by jake shimabukuro 4547366025217. Jake shimabukuro performing while my guitar gently weeps by the beatles live at anthology in san diegofor more videos, subscribe to our channel. How to play while my guitar gently weeps like jake. My guitar gently weeps on his 2006 cd, gently weeps, this 31yearold ukulele maestro reinvents his instrument just as he reinvents the familiar songs he plays on it. Lyrics to while my guitar gently weeps by jake shimabukuro. Jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps by terry warner.
Gently weeps, an album by jake shimabukuro on spotify. While my guitar gently weeps jake shimabukuro shazam. His sixsong ep, my life, takes its title from another beatles song lennons in my life, and, while that cut includes bass backing, the set is. Jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps ukulele. His video with ukelele cover of beatles while my guitar gently weeps became huge hit wtched by millions. Gently weeps by mandolin tabs and chords mandotabs. Few people would consider the ukulele a serious musical instrument. Even though his name might not be that easy to remember yet, he. Jake shimabukuro is a young ukulele virtuoso from honolulu, hawaii. If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place. Jake shimabukuro biography, albums, streaming links. Jake shimabukuro sets the tone with the leadoff track from which he takes the albums title, george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps, unfolding the.
For this hawaiian native, the ukulele has become the ideal instrument to spread the sounds of the aloha spirit around the world. Gently weeps japan by jake shimabukuro 4547366025217 cd. Jake shimabukurowhile my guitar gently weeps youtube. Already compares to greats like hendrix and clapton for his ability and innovation, word of jakes breathtaking talent spread worldwide when a video clip of him playing george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps began circulating the internet last year. Every so often a musician comes along who completely reimagines the possibilities of a given instrument. I have a complete version following this specific performance of jake s from 2009 live at anthology in san diego. Jake shimabukuro has given the ukulele a new respect altogether. Jakes uncommon compositions and playing techniques defy labels and categories, and he lays down jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Jake shimabukuro is one of the most exciting upandcoming musicians today. Thats the question bouncing around the country ever since a video clip of that guy jake shimabukuro performing an impromptu solo version of while my guitar gently weeps began showing up on the internet. Alternating stunning original works with covers not since the aforementioned hendrix has anyone reworked the starspangled banner so thoroughly, shimabukuro delivers a listening experience that both delights and surprises. Jake and bruce shimabukuro time after time by oanotheroxymoron. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Product cover for jake shimabukuro teaches ukulele lessons. Ok, there are 2 words i never, ever though i would use together. Jake shimabukuro plays the theme from the japanese movie hula girl tahitian dance. Print and download while my guitar gently weeps sheet music in pdf. Jake shimabukurowhile my guitar gently weeps by terry warner. In japan the album was released on june 19, 2006 by sony music distribution, with 17 tracks, many of which differed from the u. Beautiful, custom ukulele strap branded with js on the strap packaged in a handsome tin box made in and imported from japan. It doesnt take more than a few seconds of listening to jake shimabukuros rendition of why my guitar gently weeps to realize youve discovered something special. Shine school of music is now offering group classes for the ukulele. Jake shimabukuro has become known as one of the greatest ukelele players to have ever lived.
Jake shimabukuro is a ukulele virtuoso from hawaii who rose to fame by becoming one of youtubes most popular artists. This makes the majority of the songs virtually unplayable for a solo uke player, at least without some serious improvisation. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps free ukulele tab.
Want to play while my guitar gently weeps by george harrison of the beatles on the ukulele. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Jakes uncommon compositions and playing techniques defy labels and categories, and he lays down jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock with equal virtuosity. Jake shimabukuro makes his ukulele gently weep for conan. His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Already compares to greats like hendrix and clapton for his ability and innovation, word of jake s breathtaking talent spread worldwide when a video clip of him playing george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps began circulating the internet last year. While my guitar gently weeps lyrics instrumental more on genius while my guitar gently weeps track info. Jake shimabukuro born november 3, 1976, in honolulu, hawaii is an american ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and complex finger work. Music notes for ukulele tab sheet music by jake shimabukuro george. Jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps the beatles. Only toward the end of the disc, where three bonus tracks are tacked on, does gently weeps lose its focus. Jake shimabukuro hallelujah ukulele tab in g major. The best track is certainly while my guitar gently weeps, which is why i brought the cd, but the other tracks are well worth a listen and overall its not a bad album to have in your collection. Jimi hendrix on the electric guitar, bill monroe on the mandolin, miles davis on the trumpet.
Jun 14, 2006 listen free to jake shimabukuro gently weeps hula girl, beyond the break and more. From the singlenote lines of trapped, which opens this cd, to the complex, powerful rhythms achieved on gently weeps, shimabukuro sounds less like hes playing a ukulele and more like hes playing a guitar that is, if the guitar were played by, say, michael hedges. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Listen free to jake shimabukuro gently weeps hula girl, beyond the break and more. Bohemian rhapsody jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps jake shimabukuro fields of gold jake shimabukuro arrangements of this song. Find the song lyrics for jake shimabukuro top tracks. Apr 01, 2018 win an autographed jake shimabukuro ukulele. Combining elements of jazz, rock, hawaiian, and pop, he is often called the jimi hendrix of the ukulele. My ukulele skype lesson with jake shimabukuro youtube. Jake shimabukuro plays his signature version of george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps, may 18, 2009 at the four seasons hualalai. The biggest issue with peace love ukulele is that most of the songs incorporate background music andor multiple ukulele parts. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Jake simabukuro bluegrass ukulele byron bay 2008 by viv ruth.
Learn how to play jake shimabukuro songs for ukulele online. Print and download while my guitar gently weeps arr. Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson, which will teach you how to play the song in the manner of ukulele wunderkind jake shimabukuro. Even though his name might not be that easy to remember yet, he wont remain that guy for long. He made his name originally as a member of the hawaiian trio pure heart, who debuted in 1998 to massive critical and commercial success, winning four na hoku hanohano awards hawaiian equivalent of the grammys for their selftitled 1998 debut album alone. Jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps lyrics. Jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps studio version. A little later, another hawaiian, thenunknown uke virtuoso jake shimabukuro. While my guitar gently weeps by jake shimabukuro pandora.
The concert was a benefit for hawaii performing arts. In japan the album was released on june 19, 2006 by sony music distribution, with 17 tracks, many of which differed from the. May 24, 2009 jake shimabukuro plays his signature version of george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps, may 18, 2009 at the four seasons hualalai. Jake shimabukuro will be live streaming from his home on friday, april 3rd at the following time. While my guitar gently weeps ukulele fingerstyle with. While my guitar gently weeps ukulele fingerstyle with intro like in sungha jung 2006 version guitar tab by jake shimabukuro with free online tab player. Until, that is, they hear jake shimabukuro play one. Jake shimabukuros mother gave him his first ukulele at the age of four, and hes barely stopped playing the instrument ever since. Sunday morning, walking down rainhill, crosscurrent, and dragon released october 2005. In a way, its hawaiian ukulele player jake shimabukuros live performances that first brought him international attention in 2006, shimabukuros success skyrocketed after a video of him playing the beatles while my guitar gently weeps became one of youtubes first massively viral videos. Cool ukuleledownload sheet musictypes of musicbest teacher playing.