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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- exhilarating live performance energy
- playful interludes between tracks
- engaging storytelling through music
- virtuosic showcases of ukulele
Maybe skip if you want
- preference for strict structures
- dislike of instrumental focus
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Eddie Kamae· Miyavi· Kina Grannis
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 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 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 6:18
- 19 3rd Stream 5:13
- 20 Blue Roses Gently Falling 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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