DonKimMusic

Welcome to my music site. Music Maker. I play ukulele with a song on guitar here and there. I sing along with those instruments with words that are sometimes funny and almost always weird. I love loop pedals and other gizmos that make music sound weird. This site is full of videos, music, and other gems. Comment, subscribe and do something fun and creative today. I'm a Proud Player of Moku Ukes

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Santa's Korean

I believe it was Megyn Kelly of Fox News that said "Santa just is white...Jesus was a white man too" Well, as it turns out, Santa is Korean.  Happy Holidays. Lyrics: Hana, Dul, Set (Translation: 1, 2, 3) Verse 1: I know what Santa looks like, from the books I read when I was just a kid (Whoa-oa) Never seen him with my own two eyes, but last Christmas my little cousin did, and he said: Verse 2: I saw a man, jolly, fat, on a sleigh, pulled by reindeer flying silent through the night (Whoa-oa) He was, Ho Ho Hoing, not so quite sure where he was going, but when I saw him I thought "hey, somethin' here ain't right" He wasn't of the white persuasion, no "Cauc" just "Asian" - when I finally saw that twinkle in his eyes... Chorus: I just can't believe it - Santa's Korean, coming from Seoul he's on his way, riding solo on his sleigh I can't believe it, Santa's Korean, and every soul can have a merry Christmas day Verse 3: I said "hey cousin, that's a nice little song, but you must confess your eyes are playing tricks (Whoa-oa) Seen a million pictures of Santa Claus and he never looks anything like this  He's always of the white persuasion, a plump caucasian with a twinkly in his big wide eyes, so I Chorus: I just can't believe it - Santa's Korean, coming from Seoul he's on his way, riding solo on his sleigh I can't believe it, Santa's Korean, so every soul can have a merry Christmas day Bridge: Is it so hard to believe Santa looks a lot like me? Is it so hard to see? If the stories all are right and Santa Claus is really white, how'd he wind up with that cool technology? I think I'm starting to believe. Chorus: I think I believe it - Santa's Korean, riding from Seoul he's on his way, riding solo on his sleigh I believe it, Santa's Korean, so every soul can have a merry Christmas day Hey yeah we gonna have Christmas From our soul to you From home to me From kim to chi to ohhhhhhhh Chorus: I still can't believe it - Santa's Korean, coming from Seoul he's on his way, riding solo on his sleigh I can't believe it, Santa's Korean, and every soul can have a merry Christmas day every soul can have a merry Christmas day every soooooooul will have a merrrrrry Chrisssssstmas daaaaaaaaaaay

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All I Can Do - Original - Studio Behind-The-Scenes

The first track from the NEW ALBUM - The Timely Death of Don Kim (available at donkimmusic.bandcamp.com) Footage from Happy Boy Studios in Fairfax, Virginia. Thank you to Thomas Bernath, Ricky Clarkson, and Leland Nakamura for making this album something special to listen to. Special thanks to Ryan Ricigliano for making some of the best music in the world and making this whole process possible.  More videos and content on the way. Thanks for listening!

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Just a Friend + No Diggity - One-Take-Car Session

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More Than Words - Extreme

I played this song in high school as one of my first performances ever. When I think super cheesy, over-the-top romance, this is one of the first songs I think of. I wish that I had a long haired counterpart to do the harmonies on this one but it'll have to do.

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Wake Me Up - Avicii and Aloe Blacc - Ukulele Cover

Happy 2014! More covers, tutorials, videoblogs and shenanigans on it's way soon. Enjoy!

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Waiting - Trio Version featuring Dave Farah and Zia Hassan (Original By Don Kim)

Working with Dave Farah and Zia Hassan is one of the coolest things I've ever done. Say hi to us on Twitter and give us some banter tips...

@ziasami - ziahassan @davefarah  @donkimsays

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Beaver + Duck = Love (Animated Music Video)

Song Produced by Zia Hassan - www.ziahassan.com Animated by Dana Reinert - www.danareinert.com

The Beautiful Story Behind Nature's Weirdest Mistake

This video was a true labor of love. Created out a Valentine's Day songwriting dare for Dan Korentayer, it evolved into one of my favorite songs to play live. The simple four-chord progression gets wrapped up in a tongue twister about proper pluralization of the platypus and I've loved it ever since. I was lucky to meet Zia, who brought the song to life in recorded form and Dana, who took it an animated place that I could only dream of.

Thanks to everyone involved! I'm looking forward to the next project and I hope it's even kookier than this one... 

Don

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STREAM THE WHOLE EP.

Download it here! - donkimmusic.bandcamp.com

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"The Heart of Life" by John Mayer

For Avi Sengupta.

The world lost someone special. In my head, I will always see his funky Ovation (with the weird soundholes) with a huge smile behind it. I remember playing one of my first ever live music sets in the same open mic as Avi and playing singer-songwriter cover songs like this one. I remember how encouraging he was (despite not being too good at the time) and how inspired I was to do this again after. Thank you Avi. I will never forget you. Please donate in his memory: http://www.gofundme.com/Climbing-for-Avi

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I'll Make Love to You Written by Babyface Made Popular by Boyz 2 Men

It's that time of year. Time to get sexy. Time to get in the mood for love. And warm up those cold nights.

I sure hope this doesn't kill the mood for anyone.

(NOTE: There's a sleeping puppy in the video).

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I was so proud to perform at Journey for a Cure's first event in Washington DC on Saturday, January 26th. Please visit, donate, and/or support this great cause to find a cure for Leukemia.

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EP

<a href="http://donkimmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ep" data-mce-href="http://donkimmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ep">EP by Don Kim</a>

Listen to full 5 track EP and download from donkimmusic.bandcamp.com

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All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey

Welp, Happy Holidays! Sometimes you sit around on a Saturday night and decide to sing songs to a camera. - Download this version here: http://bit.ly/Wic6VI - (Tabs from UkeHunt.com - http://bit.ly/UM4tCc) - Download the Bonus Track - 'Break Up With Your Girlfriend Before Christmas' - http://bit.ly/Wj0Jt9 More show info (and Boo) here:http://www.donkimmusic.com/post/38062612867/holiday2012

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Starting Monday, December 17 to Wed, December 19, I'll be playing three amazing holiday shows.

Come to one or all, and I won't let you down. Otherwise, the beer is on me:

December 17 - The Lab at Convergence

December 18 - Iota Club and Cafe

December 19 -  The Kennedy Center - Millennium Stage

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Bring it On Home to Me - Sam Cooke

This video includes the amazing Tup, who is leader to some of the best music (and Christmas music) ever - www.irishtoothache.com Filmed in Richmond and setup by Joell, we picked, learned and sang this song in about an hour and I can't stop singing it. Seriously, I have a problem now.

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I am thankful this year for the following things:

My family

My beautiful girlfriend (who took this photo)

Music

It's been great to play more and take this a bit more serious. There's more music and entertainment coming in 2013 and I hope to wow you all a bit.  Until then, please finish your dessert.

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A new EP is on it's way. 

Click the "MUSIC" tab to see what's out there and what's to come...

Cheers!