The internet phenomena of personal Video production is really
become a hot trend - of course you need to have a fast Internet
connection and be willing to give up being a Luddite to appreciate it,
can't access this stuff the old Usenet way, and there is a lot of
stupid stuff...

But here's a link to a worthy example that I think has a bit of
persuasive power about the potential it has; a Live Ukelele performance
of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in Central Park's Strawberry Fields
by a kid named Jake Shimabukuro sitting on a rock.

People seemed to be really moved by it, it's a big hit as these
thing go - for low fi though it may be, it connects.

http://www.madville.com/link.php?id=129212&t=15

Will Miho
NY TV/Audio Post/Music?Live Sound Guy
"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away..." Tom Waits

WillStG wrote:

People seemed to be really moved by it, it's a big hit as these
thing go - for low fi though it may be, it connects.


Thanks a bunch, Will. The kid is beyond great. From his technique and
arrangement it appears he is classically trained. Despite the
remarkably crude production he had me totally enthralled. Point well
made. It's the music, not the production that makes the magic.

I really do want, however, to see/hear a well produced version (in the
same setting.) Why don't you offer to make a DVD of him with this on
it? :-)


Bob
--

"Things should be described as simply as possible, but no simpler."

A. Einstein

This video popped up about six months ago. I love it, especially the
"guitar solo" section. Passionate!

Very fun.

--Fletch

You know,George would be proud,since he was a very accomplished ukelele
player. Very moveing.Thanks for the link.
George

WillStG wrote:
The internet phenomena of personal Video production is really
become a hot trend - of course you need to have a fast Internet
connection and be willing to give up being a Luddite to appreciate it,
can't access this stuff the old Usenet way, and there is a lot of
stupid stuff...

But here's a link to a worthy example that I think has a bit of
persuasive power about the potential it has; a Live Ukelele performance
of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in Central Park's Strawberry Fields
by a kid named Jake Shimabukuro sitting on a rock.

People seemed to be really moved by it, it's a big hit as these
thing go - for low fi though it may be, it connects.

http://www.madville.com/link.php?id=129212&t=15

Will Miho
NY TV/Audio Post/Music?Live Sound Guy
"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away..." Tom Waits