Gently Weeps

Jake Shimabukuro | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: September 19, 2006
• Label: HITCHHIKE RECORDS
• Copyright: 2004 HITCHHIKE RECORDS
• Genres: International/Pacific Islands, Pop/Easy Listening
• ASIN: B000YOX3OW
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ukulele Virtuoso, October 12, 2006

By 

Robert L. Flenner "muzik luvr" (Greenwich, CT) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Gently Weeps (Audio CD)

OK, there are 2 words I never, ever though I would use together. Virtuoso and ukulele. That is, until I heard "Gently Weeps". This disc is simply amazing. I heard Scott Simon on NPR's Weekend Edition talking to Jake, and what I heard intrigued me enough to gamble and spend the $$ for this disc. I figured, what I heard was good, and if the uke was a good enough instrument for George Harrison then it was going to be OK. Man, was I surprised at what was coming through my speakers. This man is one of the most incredible musicians I have ever heard. The songs he covers, especially his versions of "While my Guitar Gently Weeps","Misty", "Spain" and "Ave Maria" are some of the best versions anywhere anytime. Half of the disc is original compositions, which are absolutely beautiful. Of special interest are the bonus songs, here Jake plays with other musicians and is able to concentrate on creating fluid lead lines instead of creating both rhythm and lead as he does when he plays solo ukulele.

This disc is beautiful and powerful. There are traces of flamenco styling as well jazz, country, well...you name it. This disc is a wonderful surprise and I recommend it highly. "Ukulele Virtuoso" indeed.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I saw Jake at FloydFest in July 2006, December 13, 2006

By 

macfawlty "macfawlty" (potomac, MD USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Gently Weeps (Audio CD)

He was one of the huge surprise performers that probably few had heard of prior to seeing him perform. Everyone was blown away. This newest CD is the best place to start. While My Guitar Gently Weeps is worth the CD alone. Anyone that has the courage to put Ave Maria and Star Spangled banner on a Ukelele CD must have the chops to back it up.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars His Royal Highness, October 1, 2006

By 

I Rock With Piano (Bloomington, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gently Weeps (Audio CD)

One word: wow.

Jake amazes me everytime I listen. And every time, I seem to find something new about his playing or whatever musical approach he is doing. He is a real musician: he's got the legitimacy of a classical/jazz musician. He's capable of showing the hard work and effort he puts into his playing to the listeners of today. He can really put shame into a lot of rock artists, who's 'goal' is to write a music for the listeners and entertain and not crafting their skills on their instruments.

I really like his interpretations of the classics. I love his interpretations of Spain and Misty. And it's hard to imagine he's getting so much of tone through the four stringed 'toy' instrument.