itsscottwilder
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Do you think it's due to guys like Jake, Aldrine, and James
or
because of Jason Mraz, Train and Eddie Vedder?
or
because of Jason Mraz, Train and Eddie Vedder?
I actually think it's something else entirely, which is the global recession. When there is an economic downturn, people tend to go out less for entertainment. So a one time expense for infinite entertainment at home becomes an appealing financial decision. The uke makes a lot of sense in this context because it is:
A) Relatively inexpensive
B) Relatively easy to learn
C) Extremely portable/storable
D) Really, really fun.
I think the (re-)rise of the ukulele in popular music is a result of its popularity at home -- not the other way round.
Do you think it's due to guys like Jake, Aldrine, and James
or
because of Jason Mraz, Train and Eddie Vedder?
Whenever I hear people say the uke is a happy instrument, I just think of Craig Robertson's music and smile to myself. He primarily plays uke, and his songs are rarely ever happy, and therefore awesome.
I had hardly heard of any of the players mentioned! I just fancied a change
from guitar,following a major illness.And now having got into the whole 'uke
thing' I never touch guitar! And having heard the people you mentioned,I
find some of them okay,and actively dislike the Mraz person!