- 14th
- May
- 2012
Paititi The Movie’s “cheesy ukulele” mascot as a limited edition uke
(via Paititi)
A Beginner's Ukulele Resource Kit
Handy links to learning the ukulele online.
ウクレレ Paititi The Movie：予告編
Documentary filmmaker Hidenori Ishida follows actress Yoriko Horaguchi who, 12 years ago, formed her unique ukulele group.
Which, of course, in no way prepares you for how strange this little video and its song are, in that charmingly off kilter Japanese way.
(by clubpaititi)
- 18th
- February
- 2012
Illustrator and character designer Juan Molinet’s “alter-ego” illustration of David Kamp, “a furry musical beast sitting in a world of his own.”
As good as this kazoo-nosed, ukulele-horned, furry, Seuss-ian critter is, it’s Juan’s Fake Vintage Japanese Ad Characters that steal the show on his site “Le Bureau des Monstres” (The Ministry of Monsters).
I like robots, ancient cultures, toys, rubberhose animation, food, surrealism, pop culture of any country, kaiju, destruction, obscure things and much more!
(via Buz)
- 30th
- December
- 2011
Baron & Jordon バロン＆ジョーダン - perform “Banana” live aboard the Arakawa-sen streetcar in Tokyo, Japan (by thejordon)
Baron & Jordon’s “Swing Set”
A multi-talented dual from Tokyo perform “Banana” aboard a streetcar — muted trumpet, uke, shaky-gordy-thingy, and tap dancing — how cool! Or their retro-tastic cover of Rose Murphy’s “Busy Line”, full of “Brrrppppttt Brrrrrrps!” (if my memory of Mad magazine’s sound effects spelling issue serves me correctly) that should make this a parent’s go-to tune for entertaining kiddies. Sadly, their debut album is only available from iTunes Japan.
(via HumbleUkerRamblings)
- 5th
- November
- 2011
Hina Pocket “Love & Peace & Smile” Baby Ukulele
Incredibly cool Kawaii uke by Japanese luthier Koji Sujiura (Cozy Guitar Craft), auctioned as part of Japan earthquake relief.
I’ve attempted anthropomorphizing the uke for a year, challenge being that centered sound hole. Solution: make two!
(via Ukulelia)
- 6th
- March
- 2011
U900 Ukuleles by Anuenu
Choose either “U”, the rabbit, or “900”, the grumpy bear (which comes as a pineapple uke). Both include quite nifty gig bags. (it’s worth visiting Anuenu Ukulele’s U900 page to listen to the music player or check out U900’s MySpace page)
(via Ukulele Movement)
- 19th
- February
- 2011
Edelweiss (ukulele instrumental) (via keonepax)
Spent this afternoon learning John Pak’s terrific rendition of “Edelweiss”. Download his thoughtfully arranged tab sheet to strum/pluck along.
Pre-uke I’d set myself the goal of learning this song on guitar. I failed miserably. Thankfully. A year later I bought my uke.
- 15th
- February
- 2011
Ukulele Ultraman
I’m sorry to say that I’ve found no chords for “Ultraman March” — anyone? But here’s the album’s track listing. Looks like a winner, eh?
- Ultra Q Main Title ~ Main Theme / Ukulele Cafe Quartet, composer Kunio Miyauchi
- Ultraman Song / Ukulele Cafe Quartet, composer Kunio Miyauchi
- Special Search Squad Song / Mikihiko Matsumiya, composer Kunio Miyauchi
- Ultra Seven Song / Chestnut Coda Quartet, composer Toru Fuyuki
- Ultra Seven / Rawara, lyrics Hajime Tokyo, composer Toru Fuyuki
- Ultra Boys’ Song / Masashi Kuzumi & Blue Hip, lyrics Hajime Tokyo, composer Toru Fuyuki
- Return of Ultraman / Hajime Nikiyoshi, composer Koichi Sugiyama
- MAT Theme / BanBan Bazaar, composer Toru Fuyuki
- Ultraman Ace / Kyoshi Kobayashi & Ukulele Swing Gang, composer Masahiko Sato
- Ultraman taro / Iwao, composer makoto Kawaguchi
- Horror Town (Mystery Maneuvers) / Susumu Katsushi & Ukulele Eiji, composer Naoyoshi Yamamoto
- Jolly Beast Booska / Chestnut Coda Quartet, composer Kunio Miyauchi
- Cheerful Booska / Chestnut Coda Quartet
Ultraman Ukulele. I’ll wait while you reread that. Yes, indeed. Uh-huh. THE Ultraman. And a ukulele!!! (via pathduck)
