Live
Jake Shimabukuro · 2009
68 min · 20 tracks · J-pop
An exhilarating blend of virtuosic ukulele mastery and eclectic musical styles, from classical to pop.
Why this album works
Live received critical acclaim for its innovative arrangements and showcased Shimabukuro's unique approach to the ukulele. It solidified his reputation as a leading musician in contemporary instrumental music, influencing a new generation of ukulele players and contributing to the instrument's resurgence in popular music.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks exhilarating live performance energy playful interludes between tracks
- Context
- In 2009, Jake Shimabukuro was gaining recognition as a groundbreaking ukulele player, following his viral success with 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' in 2006. This live album captures the energy of his performances as he transitioned from niche artist to a mainstream figure, showcasing his diverse repertoire and improvisational skills.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Junichi Inagaki· Yumi Matsutoya· Sumire Uesaka
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trapped 2:42
- 2 Piano-Forte 3:06
- 3 Bach Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor 1:00
- 4 Me & Shirley T. 5:39
- 5 Spain Standout 2:48
- 6 Five Dollars Unleaded 3:26
- 7 Let's Dance: Prelude 2:27
- 8 Let's Dance 5:19
- 9 Talk Story I "Michael Jackson On Ukulele?" 0:29
- 10 Thriller Standout 4:04
- 11 Orange World 3:29
- 12 Wes on Four 3:37
- 13 Talk Story II "Thirteen-String Japanese Koto?" 0:12
- 14 Sakura Sakura 5:19
- 15 Dragon 3:17
- 16 Yeah. 3:04
- 17 Talk Story III "From Ukulele Disco To Youtube?" 1:00
- 18 While My Guitar Gently Weeps Standout 6:18
- 19 3rd Stream 5:13
- 20 Blue Roses Gently Falling 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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