Jake Shimabukuro: Over The Rainbow 

The fluidity of this man's hands is just breath taking

I was at Floydfest festival in Virginia about 12 years ago when I saw him perform this tune. He was on the main stage, we were all on the grass on the top of a mountain and the sun was setting when he performed this. Everyone there was mesmerized as his fluid use tones melded with the purple sky and orange clouds. I will never forget it.

🌴🌴 It's very rare that you see someone who actually becomes as one with an instrument ,he puts his heart and soul and feels every movement of the strings, he truly is an inspiration to all of us that play Ukulele ,many thanks to mom and pop Shimabukuro for creating their rendition to somewhere over the rainbow ! 🌴🌴. 🌺.

I love how your music is combined with the sound of wind and trees. It's so extraordinary that my mind can totally relax when hearing this peace of gorgeous melody. Keep your work shining!

That was just beautiful. I love how you play it so naturally, and with so much emotion. Such a sweet melody from a timeless movie...

Ahhhh Master Jake, that gave me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing such beautiful talent for the world to see. Aloha to you.

Jake Simabukuro is my hero...I am constantly inspired whenever I hear him play. :)

Jake is easily one of the most talented song writers/interpreters ive ever seen. He just made Over the Rainbow into a completely beutiful new version, while still holding true to the reasson it was made. MUCH LOVE TO UKELELE PLAYERS

Every time I see Jake, in person or on youtube, I'm blown away anew by his calm matter-of-factness, and the love he has for the craft of his music. Truly one of the biggest music geeks I've ever seen. Aloha!

Beautifully played, Jake! Thanks oh so much for doing such a pure rendition of this great song.

This brought me to tears. It took me in and out of my whole childhood and back. The birds in the background actually made it even more powerful.

I love your interpretation. This is so wonderful. Thank you

Table of contents: 0:05 - Greetings 0:15 - Heartfelt talk 1:57 - More heartfelt talk 1:59 - Melt your heart 3:21 - HOLD ON TO YOUR PANTS 4:18 - Epic end fistbump You're welcome.

Jake! Loved listening to your "over the rainbow" that song brings tears to my eyes. Don't know why! Your very talented..thank you for sharing

I heard Jake play live in Scottsdale and his versatility and variety of musical genre was truly amazing. Inspiring for a new ukulele player!

New Fan here i love what you do your music is so inspirational to me.You are The Reason i have Regained my Passion For Music again! and the reason i have choose to pick up piano and instruments again.Thank you Jake.

First off, amazing. Brilliant. As a kid who grew up in the 70s and 80s, I never thought I’d hear the names Alan Parsons and Kip Winger in the same video...ever...😀😀😀

Beautiful. You are the best. Thank you.

I got to see Jake live back in 2001 at a fundraiser for victims of 9/11 at the Waikiki Shell!! He was amazing then as a kid and his skill and talent have only been honed to perfection. I love listening to him play. Can't wait until he comes to South Carolina in February 2014!!

it really is hard not to fall in love with a musician, no?

I love the sound of the Ocean breeze in the background. That is so awesome. Somewhere 'IZ' is smiling.

Abosutley beautiful, Jake. You really got the true essence of the song!

Judy Garland would certainly hear her own voice in that beautiful rendition: historically, very respectful and lovely to hear. Thank you for recording and posting this, Jake. I can hardly wait to hear you play live.

Wow! Tears falling because this is so beautifully played by Jake! I saw this artist in Chattanooga at Nightfall! Just amazing stuff!

Jake is the best. You can learn so much from his lessons

I literally clapped behind my screen man, his playing style is just absolutely majestic and unique! I love it so much!! :)

Jake is a great talent. I like his positive attitude and style. It always makes me happy to see his performances.

Awesome! It was amazing watching your fingers. I just bought my Ukulele yesterday and love it - trying to learn ... long way to go. Thanks for the beautiful song.

Just beautiful - thanks Jake :-)

You’re sooo good, Mr Jake! So inspiring for a beginner like me!

Gorgeous! Excited that I'll be hearing you live in Maryville next month. :~)

Very nice. Best version I've heard in a long time.

Oh God it's always a pleasure to hear you!

Wow. Just beautiful. If I could play just one song on any instrument that beautifully, I would die a happy man. Thank you Jake!

I was walking down 6th Street in Austin during sxsw years ago. I heard some fantastic blues and went in. There was Jake playing a used painted l8ke a pineapple. Kill8ng some SRV. Playing behind his back and behind his head. Absolutely jaw dropping good! Stevie would have loved it!

This is wonderful. I'd been wanting to learn to play the song myself, but almost every single tutorial or other rendition on youtube imitates the Izzy version, which, lovely as it is, actually bears very little resemblance to the original. And while this is rather above my skill level, it's still a huge pleasure to hear. Thank's Jake! You are without question the best.

That is just great and what an inspiration to practice my ukulele's even more. Thanks Jake!!

So beautiful, as usual !

Just beautiful. Thank you..

This is so peaceful. I love it.

Absolutely stunning.

This is one of the most beautiful versions I've heard of this song.

We just saw him at the McCullam Theater in Palm Desert. My youngest daughter of 6 could not get enough, she is non stop talking about how amazing he is, and I really must agree. In fact her main Christmas gift this year is now going to be a ukulele. So thankful for the oppertunity to see him play...loved the first song he wrote at age six too.

So beautiful~~ Love it!!

So Beautiful! I am so In Love with it!

Handsome man, beautiful arrangement, lovely, sweet song. What more could you want? Thank you, Jake.

Made me smile. :) Beautifully done and heartfelt.

What a beautiful and sensitive rendition of this song.

Amazing. Beautiful. Talented. Perfect!

This is so good man! Great work again!

Thank you! That was something else!

One word only? FANTASTIC!

That was perfect. Thank you, Jake!

One can really tell that he's been at it since he was 4. So very nice!! Definitely at the top of his game.

Wow. That was just beautiful.

Very nice performance. Lovely as a matter of fact!

he visited my school multiple times and he's just amazing kalihi kai always welcomes him he's an amazing ukulele player and the ukulele club always welcomes him and looks up to him he's just extraordinary it's sad though that i believe there is no ukulele club in kalihi kai anymore but i hope it forms again we miss ms. komatsu

Was lucky to Listen to the JPR interview!! Rocked it!

That was so beautiful and inspiring. I've read the original book and it's as inspiring.

How could 100 people dislike this beautiful song?

What a talented young man. Seems like you were born with a uke in your hand.. Thanks

Love it Jake!! Rocks bro!

I LOVE your music!

This guy is amazing. God bless you

Beautiful !

I saw a rainbow at the background. It's beautiful. Awesome.

My favorite Uke, performance of Over the Rainbow!

Jake is a very down to earth nice guy, also signed my uke, it was a privilege to meet him and see him play

This song was made for the ukulele. The melancholy of the arrangement is magnified by the limitations of the ukulele. Less is more. Thank you, Jake! Tip of the hat to Bruddah IZ as well!

That was just so beautiful, memories and a few tears :( but it was Wonderful,

Highest skills of ukulele, lovely composing of Over the rainbow.You are the ukulele devil🤣🤣🤣🤣😜😜😜🙈🙈Love it very much.Thanks for sharing.This is one of my favourite song.Have great weekend Jake👌

Jake Shimabukuro may be the greatest Uke virtuoso of all time. Such a tremendous talent and spirit. I do wish he would have mentioned Iz Kamakawio'ole here as he's the one who popularized this song for Uke.

he can really make that ukulele sing... his covers give me peace

Oh my God it's my favorite song oh my heart ❤ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 love it

You are fabulous, how very beautiful that was!

I am new to Ukulele and heard your name. I set out to find you and listen to your music. You surpassed my expectations. You all all that and then some. 😃

Jake : Iz would be proud of you bro......hoping to see you soon in Colorado.....need to buy those tickets before they are gone. Just watched your PBS special Life on 4 Strings. Thanks for sharing. Aloha, Theo

Great song + amazing player = another quality performance! :)

Man, I love the way you make a uke sing!

genuine love and devotion. and talent.

great! beautiful!!

Fantastic tribute.

I'm at his concert right now amazing guy !

Stunning!!

Beautiful.

Love it, beatyful interpertation. Judy would be proud...

ta musicalité mon amis , est une vrais source d'énergie et de bien être , merci pour tout ce que tu nous partages :)

Ahhh I love this 3 Jake is awesome!

Going to see him tomorrow and hope to get my uke signed as well

amazing!!

so lovely

Is so perfect man!

This is beautiful! Wizard of Oz, still my favourite movie. 😄🌈

Beautiful...

I first saw Jake play when he was very young in Hawaii at the Navy Exchange!

awesome Jake. Thanks for the uke music.

Beautiful

My wife and I got into a fight today. I said, let me search for Jake to rescue me and here I land. Now Im happy and smiling. Emotions.

I met him and got my uke signed

Amazing!