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.
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.
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.
I grew up in Hawaii. Can you imagine wandering around such beautiful landscape and encountering that wonderful sound. Heavenly Jake, Thank you. JeannieB
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 😊
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 UA-cam 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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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. = )
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
I grew up in Hawaii. Can you imagine wandering around such beautiful landscape and encountering that wonderful sound. Heavenly Jake, Thank you. JeannieB
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.
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.
Could listen to this for hours, love the tonality.
Reminding you of this masterpiece just in case 😊
Reminding you again
Reminding you once again 😊
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!
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.
the whole song was awesome but MAN......That solo section took me to another world!!!!! loved every min of it.
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.
Great talent.
For a while, I listened to your song eight hours a day.
The Uke Solo Killed me man, SO EPIC
IKR
Beautiful; thanks from 2021.
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 😊
So heartwarming and beautiful to listen to. The scenery is spectacular as well. My new favorite artist!
Hawaii is unbelievably beautiful
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 UA-cam 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..
I get to see Jake perform in a couple months. So excited!!
WOW!!! Never heard of this guy before! Brilliant playing!!!
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.
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 !
Been to 3 concerts. Blessed. He probably isn’t going to be near us now ….Cinn 😢😢😢
this man is underrated
Naw he's easily the most celebrated ukulele player alive lol
fax
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.
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.
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
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
Overdriven ukulele is now one of my favorite noises ever. This was incredible!
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!
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
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 😌
You are the master of the ukulele. Brilliant Jake. C‘ya Gyani from München..👏
WOW!!!.... Phenomenal!!.... Jake, what do you have on that pedal board, please? Blessings
you are a master! what a joy hearing and seeing you play
This is so awesome. Such a cool way of showing off this instrument
Jake thank you for sharing this wonderful music bro. Just what we need during these difficult times.
Can't wait to hear you in Chicago on Sunday! Aloha
Well done, an inspiring performance!
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.
this is so sick 😭😭😭 love you man ❤
I love ur music
Absolutely the best UKE solo I've ever heard.
solo is awesome！
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
Please return to Lancaster PA; it’s been too long!
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! 🏆
Just incredible. Thank you to share your passion and your love with your uke ♥️
absolutely wonderful!
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. = )
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.
Its a great song i really loved it🥰🥰🥰
Always incredible! Amazing, man!
Wow just wow, mahalo from the mainland, loved every note of that.
That is some unbelievable playing mate. Wow!! Just, wow!!! Thats getting the most from your ukulele
Beautiful! And amazing
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!
Wow. I've just been blown away...
Es algo fenomenal, indescriptible y te transporta a otro mundo .
Another day another listen
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 🥵
you're amazing man
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
He is awesome 🤩
Dude, you are my spirit animal
I love the tune so much
Jeeze Louize this is good.
Beautiful. Bravo!
Legendary as always Mr.Jake!
The only time I've ever heard a Uke and have NOT wanted to self-induce "forever sleep" after listening.
this is unreal!! absolutely incredible!!!
Love it on my app for school
Extremely underrated!
Hidden, As all treasures are.
Happy to see him in Portland
素晴らしい。。。言葉にならないくらい。。。
Beautiful!
Stunning !
wah is amzing player i love it so much
i love this song i listen to it in the shower and before i go to sleep it calms me
Goosebumps, every damn time!
Wow 😵, that was crazy . Love it 👍
By far still the greatest in my opinion 😎
hammer du machst mich schwindelig.
i ll study your mind. crazy
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!
That's some next level shit man!!!!
WOW. No words other than WOW.
I love this song so much, I'm trying to learn it but let me tell you, it is hard!!! XD
The best !
Oh my God so good
BTW…Hey JAKE! When RU going to add da TREMO (WHAMMY) BAR! 😁
No one can make a Kamaka Uke sing like Jake can!
i love this uke guitar music.
We all do
It’s not a guitar
AWESOME
This is so good
Stunning wow!
So amazing!