Ukulele performance | Derick Sebastian | TEDxSantaCruz

Derick Sebastian speaks about how his late father figure and mentor, Sam Ellis III helped ACTIVATE Derick's purpose through the Ukulele. He performs one song dedicated to Mr. Ellis, and another medley of familiar tunes.
This TEDxSantaCruz talk is one of 22 surrounding our theme of "Activate" at the third full-day TEDxSantaCruz event held March 8, 2014 at the Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz, CA. www.tedxsantacruz.org/
Through faith and hard work, Maui born local Derick Sebastian continues to live his dream as an accomplished international 'ukulele virtuoso. Derick's critically-acclaimed instrumental album, From His Heart, earned a Na Hoku Hanohano 2010 nomination, has shared the stage with fellow ukulele ace Jake Shimabukuro and opened for R&B sensation Brian McKnight, with notable performances at PIXAR Animation, Grey's Anatomy, and professional sports industry's MLB, PGA, ESPN and EA SPORTS. Derick recently broke into the film industry composing movie theme songs to Germany's Behind The Rainbow and Hollywood's Life's An Itch. While garnering these many accomplishments, Derick is humbled and stays true to himself, and continues his dedication to inspire lives through his music and impact the world through the pure sounds he evokes through the ukulele. www.dericksebastian.com/
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[@cardsfanjordan]

I work in sports radio, and Derick was playing the national anthem at a game I was working a few years ago. He obviously killed his performance, but after having the chance to chat with him afterward, I was almost equally amazed at his kind, warm presence. Truly a cool dude. I also happen to teach guitar and ukulele, but don't ask me to even attempt to play most of the stuff he's playing here! Keep shining your light, bro.

[@JodyY808]

A very moving performance and tribute to one of those special people we would otherwise probably never hear of but who affect young people's lives so deeply.

[@malaihiboi]

Knew this guy for a while and never knew this about him... He was always humble and always full of aloha. Mahalo no e Derick :) What a true inspiration.

[@raymondstebbins5904]

Again the difference of a boy having a mentor/father in his life glad someone took the time

[@mimibupp9264]

A true master and at such a young age! You are truly an inspiration, Derick!

[@lifeinlimbo2186]

Wow...what a story. Such a beautiful and moving tribute. An incredible and powerful performance. As a guitarist my whole life,a few years ago I got a ukulele as gift. Considering it just a fad at the time,I didn't touch it for almost a year. Then,one day I tuned it and started learning chords. Within a year or so,I had already composed a few pieces and even got a huge applause from a small audience at a neighborhood cookout. Now,I can't imagine being without my ukulele. And they can take my ukulele from me when they pry my cold dead fingers from it.

[@sinsofunknownloyalty467]

Just like music anime, I felt it...I felt the emotions, I see his life by hearing every note...every note hits and you can see how hard he worked, a song that can talk, show you even. The path they took and make you feel proud of the guy that endure the pain and gave his best

[@jameslondon6956]

This was spectacular...I haven't felt that kind of power from a performance since I took my parents to see Itzak Perelman in solo concert in 1992...my dad telling me afterwords that the show was one of the highlights of his life. Tears all around. Thank you so much.

[@jayngerous]

I can feel this performance. Thank you

[@victorianvelvet]

Fantastic!!! What a joy to watch and listen to him play!

[@inspiredkk]

I am so proud and happy to call you friend. You have so much talent, heart and soul my friend.

[@MaryGrace62]

Omg-What a gifted and remarkable vibe you embody. I would so very much like to be in your prescence. You have a calm quite gentle confidence and it draws the hearer in whether your speaking and or playing

[@ricostvac]

So much emotion.. Beautiful

[@ratneshsoni4431]

One day ...I will tell my collegues that " How a many across the ocean inspired me "

[@Fusion-bags]

Derick, you are a star in every sense of the word. Very touching, thank you!

[@maofuimaono6427]

Derrick, you are an amazing, amazing, ukulele player and even more important you are an amazing human being. Thank you for sharing your talent, and thank you more for sharing your heart. Mahalo.

[@skyl1576]

Wonderful performance! The story and song touched my heart deeply. Amazing song.

[@LindaJohannesson]

You are so masterful. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us!

[@ingridpowell8571]

Beautiful performance Derick!!! You are absolutely amazing!!! Congratulations on all of your success!!! You deserve it...BIG TIME!!! : ~ D

[@drkimberlybunts]

It touched my heart what an amazing song and musician

[@skyl1576]

I can feel the story through the song. So lovely I commented twice.

[@keerthanasaiprasad6631]

Such a treat!!! This song is a blessing to my ears ❤

[@malamaponomau]

Kamaha'o No! So wonderful that you share your roots! Aloha pumehana and mahalo nui loa to you and Kamuela III !

[@tippytoetoli]

Your mentor really helped to create a beautiful person and wonderful musician (:

[@PaulVudmaska]

Exceptional in every way

[@MrOfeast]

THAT WAS A MAAAADD TRIBUTE. AWESOME BRUH.

[@jatisatrio]

amazing... beautiful song with just 4 string...

[@exhibitit724]

My brother that was awe inspiring 😮❤

[@sandiesing8142]

Powerful! Spectacular uke strumming.

[@BenUkulele]

One of the nicest man I met. Thanks for visiting Philippines 🙂 come back to visit again some time and jam again with us.

[@mariacomravi21]

PURA INSPIRAÇÃO! PARABÉNS 🌻

[@monetlion2136]

Mahalo Derick, I'm really looking forward to your playing at my Granddaughter Cheyenne's and Westin's wedding on Maui next week!

[@scryptnotist]

I'm not crying .... You're crying!

[@asdfghjkl7895236]

Captivating, enthralling performance!!!

[@777fiddlekrazy]

awesome! emotional moving!

[@inspiredkk]

I am so happy to call Derick my friend, Ohana. What a great soul.

[@christinaaquino3334]

gifted bro wow creator universe gave u precious gift.thank jesus u met ur mentor.

[@gracetsensiewlynn5140]

Oh wow!!... superb!!!❤

[@afloam959]

Derick it's Adrian from Maui! I miss you!

[@jaredsimpson1323]

All day bra! sounds heavenly!

[@josephalvarez5789]

he coaches my baseball team

[@carolynsechler7985]

we love Derrick.. great job.. and so sorry for all those freshly sliced onions on the stage.. wink.. rick and Carolyn of Phoenix

[@diegobrangel3337]

O cara é brabo de mas o melhor do mundo com serteza

[@153070]

Certeza*

[@153070]

Mais*

[@abhishekgoel8472]

This video has so less views and I am repsonsible for just half of them.

[@avriebarber5631]

Omg😍

[@kcirtapsiul2448]

Idol from ukulilits

[@ukulelemj]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lopeznorma9024]

Wowwwww

[@DanielPOURSACCONFOLENS]

puis continuons avec cette version

[@tanjadragan12]

After wanting for ages to play the uke I discovered Arthurs Uke Blog and this appears to be the simplest online system (check it out on google)

[@giaarsenic]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@trallen1004]

its like stevie rae on the uke. wow.

[@mxtty5633]

He visited our school last year because two of his sons goes to my school

[@deeman524]

oh the Possibilities that can be played on the Ukulele ( by a well taught Player)!! Up North we give the Guitar to much credit

[@skibbitybibbitydibbity]

We don't give it too much credit, we just don't give the uke enough.

[@rodricktahavalu972]

can u teach me this plz much appreciated

[@gretchenjana6219]

What type of ukele he used?

[@Taoizm_762]

A galactic one

[@user-vg2jz3do6j]

god finger !!!!

[@yoboiii5337]

11:55

[@langalicious]

[@kristenhoang9776]

how can I play this song?

[@yoboiii5337]

2:52

[@Xidentals]

sounds like a hawaiian super mario theme

[@nahueldasouza8464]

8:20 what genre is this?? Please lemme know

[@Ultra_Slayer-rw5ke]

Dill Da Souza classic or classic rock

[@yoboiii5337]

8:20

[@garyharris1932]

Fabulous playing but one little girl has once again made the the ukulele famously popular for this time period and of course I'm speaking of Grace Vanderwaal.. Israel Kamakawiwool version of Somewhere over the rainbow is still popular. Singers are always at the top of the heap and their pay checks reflect this.

[@christinaaquino3334]

wow hope u married have kids cause u must bless Them with music lesso n

[@dijuchoudhury]

Can someone tell me the chords?☺️

[@user-gv6lv5xb2g]

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[@coolgamerunlikeyou7293]

Indian music

[@inspiredkk]

Tip your hat back a bit the next shoot...

[@stormtrooper_]

Is that a guitalele?

[@cleric1888]

I do not doubt his feelings for his teacher or influence but no tears were there. Fake. He’s really good, Amazing even. But do not think for a second that he was crying. Especially when you can’t see his eyes. Sorry for being the one that points it out. I feel what he’s saying but don’t believe he shed a tear right there and then.

[@seungminliamhan3076]

made me nearly wet. Great video

[@tonycream2948]

It's rare that music gets to me in this way; but this has absolutely ruined me.

[@frenkywijaya9584]

Kakean omong

[@ruthyart]

Just no, this is not possible

[@kawikadee9670]

Nice but your chords are jumbled together.

[@zenthous9568]

lmao

[@tippytoetoli]

Your mentor really helped to create a beautiful person and wonderful musician (: