Saturday UkeTube

23 Comments

1. Skwidspawn June 25th, 2011 10:19 pm
   

   I know a lot of uke players are kinda miffed about the amount of attention that Eddie is getting for his album, and I agree that it’s not a very technical album, or even really that difficult at all. It is, however, full of great lyrics and of course Eddie’s skill/sound as a musician. I love it, and I keep listening to it over and over again.

2. Ron Hale June 25th, 2011 11:59 pm
   

   Ukulele Festival of Britain 2011 Part 1
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   Nearly ten minutes of uke fun. Know you’re no
   fan of festivals, Al, but this is your own. A bit of the pros such as James and Bartt, but mostly about the rest of us. And who would want to miss the massive busk in the middle of Cheltenham? Filmed expertly to boot.

3. Jeff June 26th, 2011 1:20 am
   

   Here’s a video that impressed me a great deal this week. In a very raw way it illustrates my favorite thing about the ukulele—suprising people with the amazing music that can come from four strings.
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXHmBr7esVw

4. Howlin' Hobbit June 26th, 2011 3:24 am
   

   let’s deal with the whole Vedder thang first. yeah, I’m a little tired of my Google Alert for ukulele being all Vedder all the time, but damn, he does it right. good for you, Eddie!

   next, Michael V. has proved me wrong, you can play slide ukulele and make it sound good. of course, you have to put steel strings on it and that’s a whole ‘nother can of worms.

   lastly, while I’d love to say “woohoo! look at us, we be cool and on Uke Hunt and all” the prize this week really has to go to Matthew Brookshire and Kelli Rae Powell. fab song, great vid and, like Mr. Vedder and Michael V., it’s all about the music and not all about “hey look! I’m doing this on the ukulele! ain’t I hip?”

   (BTW… thanks, Woodshed! it was once again I nice surprise to see my odd looking mug on UkeTube.)

5. Ron Hale June 26th, 2011 7:31 am
   

   Another favourite from this past week, Al. In performance at Duke of Uke. Fans will love this.
   Very nice.

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6. Krabbers June 26th, 2011 8:38 am
   

   Excellent selection Al. The slide stuff is cool.

7. Tim Cooke June 26th, 2011 9:32 am
   

   Here ya go,
   The master himself, James Hill at the recent Ukulele Festival of GB. Pure Class
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v–OpdQIDA

8. Foinnse June 26th, 2011 12:15 pm
   

   Michael V’s slide is certainly cool, what an interesting looking little uke too.
   I really liked Snake suspenderez song too. Looks like a fun festival too.

   Eddie Vedder is everywhere at the moment alright, but hey as Mr. Hobbit said he has done it quite well. Its hardly the best uke music out there, not by a shot I feel, but good all the same. There is defintely one or two that are especially good. Anyway, soon it will be forgotten about I’m sure!

   I can’t think of any specific videos to post from this week but I might think of something.

   Cheers Al, -F

9. Ron and Jeanne June 26th, 2011 1:03 pm
   

   We are partial to sweet duets, so the “Any Hole in the Wall” video was our favorite this week. Thanks for posting it, Al

10. sanford(andsong) June 26th, 2011 3:50 pm
    

    Thanks for the link, Tim. Best of the week for sure.

11. paulmoody June 26th, 2011 4:26 pm
    

    Vedder is fantastic. What a tremendous talent all round! Such an inspiration for me to play my uke

12. pepamahina June 26th, 2011 7:01 pm
    

    Matthew and Kelli’s song is a real gem. In addition to their exquisite vocal duet, the guitar and ukulele are also beautifully paired. So often when I see guitar and ukulele together, there seems to be little thought given to how to let the strengths of each instrument contribute to the overall sound. Here the harp like quality of the uke supported by the deepness of the guitar really makes for a greater sound than could be accomplished with either instrument alone. Gorgeous!

13. Dave June 26th, 2011 11:37 pm
    

    Brandi Carlile and the Twins: “Oh Dear:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SDpZrLciCE

14. paulmoody June 27th, 2011 11:58 am
    

    Has anyone worked out the chords from any of Eddie Vedder’s new album?? I’d love to play some of his music.

15. SamD June 27th, 2011 3:20 pm
    

    I’ve obviously been spending too much time on facebook, I was looking for the “like” button on Sanford and Pep’s comments.

16. Skwidspawn June 27th, 2011 11:07 pm
    

    @Paulmoody He is selling the songbook on his website, I pre-ordered it, but it still hasn’t arrived.

17. Jimmy June 28th, 2011 3:51 am
    

    I must get active on your site again wood! I need more ukulele hunt in my life

18. Justin June 28th, 2011 4:28 pm
    

    Eddie Vedder continues to astound me!

19. paulmoody June 28th, 2011 5:49 pm
    

    Thanks for that @Skwidspawn! I’ve ordered one myself!!

20. Josh June 28th, 2011 10:25 pm
    

    Skwidspawn: So right. It really is an album that is coverable by amateur, novice ukers (me.) It sounds good no matter who’s playing it, and I admire that about any song/album.

21. Ambient Doughnut June 29th, 2011 11:43 am
    

    Paul – longing to belong elsewhere on this site. It’s pretty easy to play. But hard to sing like Eddie does!

22. paulmoody June 29th, 2011 4:07 pm
    

    @Ambient Doughnut, any chance you could post the link on here of it? I had a scout around but couldn’t find it

23. Ambient Doughnut June 29th, 2011 4:14 pm
    

    Sure:
    http://ukulelehunt.com/2011/03/22/eddie-vedder-longing-to-belong-chords/

    (but all I did was put ‘longing to belong’ in the search box in the top right corner)

    :o)