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29 Sep 09 Graphic Designer vs client

haha – i love this:)
Warning – its a ~~bit~~ very sweary

Thanks to West Midlands Correspondent JP.

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16 Jan 09 I dont know where the sun beams end…

When i first started to learn the uke (back in the days before Uke Hunt) I was amazed to find the chords to ‘Yoshimi battles the pink robots’ on the Ukulele boogaloo site. Since then, it seems to have become a bit of a ‘standard’ in the world of ukuleles. (Just try searching youtube if you dont believe me!)

But the first track on that album, and my favourite, is ‘Fight Test’ and im surprised that no one else has been strange enough to attempt it. Until now…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPdvxkTcsRs

And here are the chords…

Fight Test – The Flaming Lips

UKULELE YOUTUBE TIP #1: Divert peoples attention away from your lack of singing ability by wearing a large hat!!

Tags: 'Yoshimi battles the pink robots, fight test, flaming lips, large hat, ukulele, youtube

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22 Aug 08 Aphids in Picardy

I love Half Man Half Biscuit. I would say that this track is one of my favourites were it not for the fact that there are about 20 songs that i would consider ‘favourites’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIMoAB4dibE

I actually think this is the first HMHB ukulele cover on youtube – yay! go me

The light at the end of the tunnel is the light of an oncoming train – Half Man Half Biscuit

The chords for this are on Chordie, and ive transposed them to the key of ‘C’ – which means its just C, F & G7

I mess it up at one stage, but with a big enough bucket I might one day be able to carry a tune

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yay!!!!!!! Ive been ‘ukehunted’

Tags: Half Man Half Biscuit, HMHB, The light at the end of the tunnel is the light of an o, ukulele, Ukuleles, youtube

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09 Jun 08 Now this I like!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0-E4bZx_L4

well done that man!

Tags: beatles, dodgy 'tash, Im looking through you, Ukuleles, youtube

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17 Mar 08 Cheapo Uke Ahoy!

I was talking to my mate about ukuleles the other day, and convinced him he should get himself one. After looking on various forums I noticed that a few people were rating ‘Makalas’ ukes over Mahalos’ for being pretty good for the money, and after a brief google, i found this place selling them for £9 + £1.80 p&p!! (They are normally £15-£20)

So it ordered it last week, and it came today – yay!!!

Look at the rather cute bridge

And the geared tuners – Definately a selling point – I think they make a BIG difference

Ive taken off those horrible black ‘strings’ you get with new ukes,(i use the word strings in the loosest possible sense) and put a set of Aquila Concert Strings on. It INSTANTLY sounds about 1000 times better.

On the whole im rather impressed by it. I was worried that the action would be a bit mental, but actually is OK, and the build quality in seems pretty good too. You also get a free bag, which will not stop it from getting damaged, but will at least keep the dust off.

If you fancy giving the uke a go but dont want to spend much money, I would definately recommed buying one. My only caveat would be that you NEED to buy a decent set of strings (like Aquilas) for it. (If you’re in the UK, you can get these from www.theukuleleshop.co.uk/ )

And heres me giving it a quick demo – I apologise for the singing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv7GuV8K5v0