Kalei Gamiao - The Unknown (HiSessions.com Acoustic Live!)

[@wb93612]

I have had the immense pleasure of jamming with Kalei. I'm twice his age which means I have practiced music twice as long. He is absolutley incredible. He puts me to shame. All I can compare his natural musical ability to is Mozart. A virtuoso. A prodigy. He is not merely reciting music. He creates his own on the fly. I am paralyzed when I witness him play. I'm a pretty good musician but Kalei is... I am without words.

[@chokdeesam2365]

Amazing comment

[@Narxfang]

My favorite Ukulele player and composer ever. This piece will forever be on my list of top best songs ever invented. It is a true masterpiece.

[@Gigifenkku]

I've never liked ukulele, but this really opened my eyes to that fact that it's greatest underrated instrument. Thank you1

[@calandoful]

This song expresses how I feel in my lowest moments but there remains hope for the future and I must press on!

[@jasperquahmusic]

That’s also how I interpreted it as well! Interestingly, he mentioned he wrote it about the ocean in Hawaii which was kinda unexpected. Regardless, this song will forever remain a masterpiece and certainly my favourite song on the ukulele

[@wqsa007]

@@jasperquahmusic same here

[@scottgroenland5730]

This might be silly but my favourite thing about this guy is the happiness you see on his face when he is playing! :D And I can't help but smile with him haha!

[@xanadar]

Huge fan. Saw him play at the 49th Ukulele Festival in Oahu. He is amazing.

[@SerenityIREDI]

God he loves what he does. Beauty like this is a rarity.

[@amutemusic]

This is why we LOVE UKULELE!

[@diyvideos8546]

My favourite ukulele instrumental by my favourite player. Keep up the AMAZING work Kalei !!!!!!!!

[@sunong1809]

Mee too~~>

[@iconoclastpress]

Masterful, in the most literal sense of the word.

[@vanadala]

I'm new to the ukulele... and that guy is an inspiration if I ever saw one. A real bard he is.

[@wb93612]

I wasn't alive 250 years ago to enjoy Mozart's music. I don't think you're giving Kalei enough credit.

[@MrALOHAkingz]

This man left me speechless after watching his vids. He just inspires me to pick up my uke and learn to love the arts of ukulele playing(:

[@jrnicho1]

How about a concert with Jake and Kalei together.

[@beingasnature3639]

... still one of the best ukulele songs. ❤️❤️

[@lsamoa]

Wow. Who is this guy and where has he been hiding all my life? Massive uke-crush!

[@baguaman8]

I know there is no accounting for taste, but it is still hard to believe that 23 people didn't like this song. What is it the melody? His haircut? His secret smile? Come on! What's not to like?

[@tracyw5113]

26 people don't count with almost 200K viewed ;) There's always going to be haters.

[@cjlooklin1914]

@@tracyw5113 you could find a video of someone saving anothers life or of a guy playing with his dog, and it will still have dislikes

[@kristbjorg999]

People who do the things they love everyday and can make it their job as well is just a wonderful thing. Just follow what your heart tells you to do and it will take you to a wonderful place

[@jon08rock]

Dude.. Awesomeness!!!.. This need 1,000,00+ views T.T.. deserves!!!

[@wqsa007]

Kalei is my favorite ukulele artist. I have goose bumps when I hear some of his originals.

[@TheDonnavee]

I'm so humbled.

[@TheJerham68]

me too, deary, me too

[@gedheb]

WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL.

[@heesgr]

Absolutely amazing. You can feel the passion for playing .

[@asustal]

Kalei rips it up! Enjoyed that performance on so many levels. Strumming was insane as was the versatility in ukulele sound. Well done sir.

[@Alohakoa59]

Beautiful sound, skill and style

[@tmo7734]

Outrageously good. Thanks, Kalei!

[@FrancisDomingoJr]

So blessed to serve along this guy whenever I get the chance too!

[@aircanuck]

This is spectacular. Passion and talent got together to make a song.

[@tikkypinky]

I close my eyes and feel like I'm in heaven........thanks for your music feeds my power !!!

[@emjanos]

Just simply beautiful....

[@ritabush3324]

Love this.

[@BearUkulele]

Superb playing! Excellent production quality. Thanks to everyone involved.

[@vancemo]

You know what, he IS awesome!

[@kawtharl3471]

I love it

[@kfheritage]

Best song ever heard, I can only play Shutdown but not the unknow

[@bromixsr]

The song itself isn't to difficult in structure and maybe that is part of it's beauty. The strumming, on the other hand, is godlike. I mean who can listen to a ukulele and not smile, right?

[@lisaclement8208]

that's so true ! :)

[@aircanuck]

Spot on.

[@toru_dj_uk]

precision strumming... brilliant.

[@euoh724]

FINALLY A SONG THAt I can learn without words lol

[@kirbykaikai]

This dude rocks!

[@RonRonsADork]

AMAZING!

[@ccbphoto]

Beautiful feel!

[@miamiuke]

Great chord progression!! Great composer and player.

[@ilmatteo95]

amazing!!! Pure passion

[@przyjazneuku]

awesome!!

[@vancemo]

Indydh, thank you for that nice comment. I'm just thrilled to know that there are people out there like you who appreciate our simple approach to sound. It's just my opinion but, Kalei is too good to be embedded in a song with a full set of background instrumentation. I want to be able to hear the emotion of every magical note he masterfully makes that instrument sing. Thanks again, Vance the HI*Sessions sound guy

[@KarloffsBack]

Amazing talent.

[@hawaii7569]

Amazing! Just amazing!

[@wdjmtonyd]

Jammin!!!

[@indydh]

Kalei is such a wonderful talent. I only wish you could have produced his new album. Even if I'm not looking at your wonderful video production here and just listen, I much prefer your productions of his performances of The Unknown and Mach4 versus the over-produced mess on his new CD. So much more powerful and emotional, and clean.

[@wqsa007]

Feel the same here

[@lemoinexavier]

I had a dream... Speechless...

[@oneloveoneheart2021]

Awesome!!

[@katimaboy]

Great song, intense. I have to learn it.

[@I_am_w_I_am]

Amazing right hand!

[@TheDarThaum]

I really do wonder why theres people who dislike this video...

[@tracyw5113]

Jealousy​?

[@stimmloeffel]

magnificent !!

[@don.nehemo]

Master!.

[@JPK-RYU23]

Wow ! That's so great ! ♪

[@lewjack1234567890]

you make that uke talk amazing

[@mmiranda9372]

amazing

[@hotongyin]

I love the strumming - fast yet fluid . Been trying to learn this but just can't get it. Too fast for me

[@Devrominums]

this video is great! I can't believe it dosen't have more views.

[@kauaiboy6981]

awesome song trying to learn the song right now

[@owenvilla9280]

i cry

[@ajwspjs2]

I love watching and hearing this song played. Kalei? Have you performed this song with an 8-string uke? If not, could you post the fingerpicking on an 8-string?

[@Heidi-ek3uv]

GOOD!!

[@77beautyandthebeast]

Beautiful (:

[@elizeulima584]

Belo instrumento de quatro cordas que fazem verdadeiro milagre,se executante é muito hábil!

[@Tids_]

bravo man!

[@ichanzable]

te ka awakan sia !!!!!!

[@edwardbottombunkpot]

lovin ya man ,,,,,,,,,,,,,sweeeet

[@dallasalbritton]

Oh, nice. I still enjoy Mozart's music all the time

[@mlmuhdlutfi]

Legendary Kalei. :-D

[@davidkim1254]

His ukelele is beautiful

[@raufofthesouth176]

respect from Pakistan

[@acemanapat013]

i'm stunned, :,O

[@sunong1809]

Wow~

[@Dominatoruke]

@GoodAllDrums Not sure what part you are referring to as the "main chorus" but I have started a tutorial series for this and have completed the first 4 Parts. At least two more videos to go to finish it.

[@MichalReich]

cheers! :-)

[@KristentheFlyingLama]

ME GUSTA

[@shiikaka6513]

tabs fo' days. dayumm.

[@rafaelandrade2867]

fala serio cara Kalei por que vc faz isso, to mal cara, muito...muito ...muito...bom........meu Deus esse dedilhado matou. Obrigado, valeu.

[@geeko9999999]

wow

[@experimentjon]

My God, his right hand.

[@bleijay]

voll... schön...:`)

[@Noj426]

Anyone know if there is music/tabs available for this? Can't find any

[@SlackerZz11]

@tmac2k61 custom kamaka tenor. Bearclaw spruce top with brazilian rosewood back and sides. I drool over it. xD

[@vancemo]

Go check out Dominator's KZbin channel. He's got a great tutorial on this song.

[@GoodAllDrums]

anyone have any idea what strum pattern he used during the main chorus

[@GisinGisi]

I don't like .... I LOVE it !!!

[@CoYoTdeLiMa]

I see smoke escaping from his index finger. That's why the video stops that quick, it's because the cameraman drops his camera and runs with his fire extinguisher to Master K.

[@DavidL1980]

What are those 2 boxes on the floor in front of him for?

[@WebCamCartmell]

I agree, Rarity is best pony.

[@arzeereyes6663]

Are u from Hawaii? We have the same Last name.

[@Ellipsis1771]

Definitely high G

[@MineralMelon]

@tmac2k61 Kamaka but it is a custom one

[@magicaxis]

Is this low or high G strung? :)

[@tmac2k61]

What kind of ukulele is he playing?

[@STEELO-247]

Does anyone know the BPM of this song, I'm performing it for a piece of coursework?

[@JordanSleed]

Roughly around 193 -194 (and it's in 3/4)

[@STEELO-247]

Ok, thank you :)

[@dallasalbritton]

I don't think you're giving Mozart enough credit

[@TheDylanTomlinson]

Sounds like high