Kent Nishimura: 25 Or 6 To 4 (Chicago Cover) | An Old Musician Reacts!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Acoustic guitar prodigy Kent Nishimura is at it again covering Chicago's famous "25 Or 6 To 4". On acoustic guitar. ACOUSTIC. We've been impressed with him before, but covering this song on a single acoustic guitar sounds... difficult. Does he pull it off?
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His real genius is that somehow he inately 'knows' what notes he can leave out and rely on his audience's musical memory to fill in the gaps.
Exactly. Not everybody notices but yeah.
what blows me away is the relaxed/effortless feel in his playing... all while playing this amazingly complex/difficult stuff...
@@alanh7247 th-cam.com/video/EGGYdBZTa80/w-d-xo.html. 🎸 😊
Absolutely! He always gets the “shape” of the song exactly right.
Spoken like a true non musician .. anyone who plays music would understand that’s not really correct .. you can always omit the 5th from any chord even in a band setting . What you probably mean is he captures the lead predominant melody line while encompassing a relentless percussive sound with perfectly metronomesque timed snare hits , constant walking bass line and perfectly in the pocket fills all while employing techniques, particularly guitar right hand techniques between the percussive effect with all digits. that have taken years to master that most accomplished guitarists and musicians would never even approach being able to perform let alone in a live setting f
Finger style guitar can be dumbed down as much as the players ability level will allow and even a lower level intermediate player can attain a good sounding song if their rhythm is accurate and they play in the pocket
I've been playing for 50+ years. I'm no slouch, and I have a collection of guitars big enough to choke a horse. After listening to this I'm this close to tossing all of my instruments into the fireplace and taking up the Pan flute. Nobody has the right to be this incredible. Listening to Kent play...Shiawase!
I'm pretty sure you could choke a horse with one guitar. Lmao! I've only been playing for 30 year now... and Kent makes me want to go back to taking lessons.
I know exactly how you feel
Lmao
Well said.
Took the words right out of my mouth, all except the pan flute. That was just hilarious.
It’s absolutely amazing what this YOUNG
musician can do with this guitar, it’s as if an entire band is accompanying him !!!!
Absolutely brilliant. Chicago and Blood Sweat and Tears were 2 of my favorites!!!!
I've been trying to learn his stuff recently and it's insanely difficult to put that kind of rhythm in your right hand. I don't break a sweat with some of the hardest classical pieces and still his arrangements are something else. I actually burst out laughing at that first solo part every time I listen. It's so mindbendingly ridiculous.
A whole other level!
If you get a chance please watch his rendition of “Fantasy” by Earth Wind n Fire!!!! Really is right up there with this one!
I’m so thankful for finding this reaction video because it validates my exact thoughts and feelings every time I’ve seen this cover by Kent. People make cover songs all the time, some better than others. It’s always an added bonus when they incorporate the other instruments sounds as well (the bass, drumline, etc, all on the guitar). The difference is however, more often than not they are recorded at separate times. It’s nearly impossible to play the sounds of all the instruments simultaneously on your one guitar. So they record them separately and mash the videos together at the end. Makes sense for most people. Not Kent. Not this master of the guitar.
Every single sound you hear coming from his cover video, is exactly what your seeing on his one guitar. And he does it all simultaneously and somehow keeps the rhythm perfectly throughout all of it. I simply don’t know how he does this, and I am just as blown away seeing it now as I am every single time I watch it.
Thank you for this channel for doing this. It’s a perfect choice.
Kent is literally one of the best musicians I've ever heard of and he's just getting started. I'm a big music fan and nearly every one of his covers is world-class and a master class in guitar arrangement and playing! The world should know about this young man's extraordinarily talent.
you are absolutely right - what the boy conjures up is actually incredible. Rarely heard such a good and at the same time perfect guitarist.
His brain is not wired like a normal mortal.
This is a level of genius seen in other art forms: math, dance, science, surgery, etc.
A talent rarely bestowed by the Universe and I am grateful we live in a world that so many people can experience the results.
Amazing!
Couldn't have said it better myself. I only just discovered Kent, and my world will never be the same.
I agree…OMG!!!! That he is able to do all the parts of the song himself on his guitar is incredible!!! Thanks for introduction to this talent!
Blows my mind!
The most underrated acoustic fingerstyle player
Most underviewed. Everyone who is lucky enough to have stumbled across him comes to the same conclusion: GOAT
The first time I heard Kent Nishimura, I just launched the video and switch to another window of my computer session. When I was listening, I thought there were more than one musician or Kent had mixed several tracks. So I switched back to TH-cam window and... "Wow ! He's alone ! How does he do that ? !!"
Now I'm fan of one of the best guitarist in the world, near Tommy Emmanuel and other great acoustic guitarists.
Anyone who follows Kent, or has watched several of his videos knows he is spot on with his interpretation or playing of any song, he is truly amazing.
He's a King of Fingerstyle player.. More way better than others... Listen to his playing like u hear 1 full band... He's literally at another level...
I've loved Kent's YT videos for years now. This performance, I feel the same way as your reaction - disbelief at what I'm observing and hearing on acoustic guitar.
Indeed 🤘
It's amazing how he manages to render every essencial element, and make the song sounds in its original intent ...
His genius in music... His in different level💯💯💯
Kent's Pink Floyd covers are just as impressive! He is incredible.
It’s always good watching a genius at work.
Glad to see you appreciate that young man. He blew me away when I found him.
Kent Nishimura is one of the most gifted players of our time. His arrangments are brilliant and he plays them note perfect. Incredible
Kent deserves so much more recognition, just so out of this world 🌎
I don't know anyone who plays like this kid. Incredible!
That's God tier talent. Rare
This young man is a musical genius. He absolutely makes it look easy. I would be interested to know if took lessons and music theory.
i think he's in his 50s
@@StephenRoberts99he’s like 21😭
He is a real genius
Trully.
Most amazing music on TH-cam. Discovered Kent during the Pandemic lockdown in 2020 and I'm Forever addicted 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
I've been listening to fingerstyle guitarists for almost 20 years now. Kent is my absolute favorite. I actually like him more than Tommy E. and Joe Robinson, who are my other top favorites.
Try listen alip ba ta u will amaze bro
And he's so young. Kid's going places.
Thank you for mentioning the great Tommy Emmanuel!! 👍☺️ I know you are an intelligent person 😎
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Kent is on another level. He is one man band who is able to play lead rythm, bass, percussion and drum at the same time. These no one can do, expect Tommy Emmanuele.
Just found him and you can see it in your face that you are in awww of this young man...i cant get enough of him...your right on another level!
this kid never misses a 'lick' ... literally. He's amazing. To bad Chet didn't live to see him. Thanks for covering and promoting him his music hasn't gotten out 'there' far enough yet.
A closeup of his fingers shows his hands were created to do this.
A troubadour/warrior/monk/genius + my fav song from childhood. Thats a double triple... no one can touch KN in the world of music, today. He only gets better with the passing of time. I am growing the nails on my right hand only as an homagĕ...🎟🥇
Been following Kent for a few years now, and he is a brilliant musician. Some real masterpices on his chanel for sure! I just love his take on "Comfortably numb" and "purple rain" i must have played those two thousands of times ;)
One of my favorite song from George Benson, the style of guitar Kent is doing is just as how GB sings it . Kent is really one of the best in plucking those notes from the song.. Really goooood !
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He plays literally every part simultaneously. I can’t wrap my head around the levels of multitasking and dexterity that takes.
You said it. It makes my ADHD go bananas!🤘
...and the control of dynamics to bring out the right sounds at the right time.
I mean, it took a great 7-piece band and a recording studio to do it for the record.
This is a well played version. Thanks for bringing it up.
Kent just released "Does anyone really know what time it is" excellent .. !
Overwhelming. As you said insane version. Ty for presenting.
There’s a fullness to all Kent’s covers. Which makes it so easy to listen to; very enjoyable
Seen this a bunch of times. Still mind blown!!
U said it ! UNREAL , AMAZING 😘
This along with Pretzel Logic are some of his best work that I’ve seen.
I said everything you said when I first heard this. Kent Nishimura had to be born with something going on. Look how young he is! Just amazing. Some people just KNOW! I know there's a lot of practice involved but he has to be naturally wired for sound. What a talent!
it's possible with use of looping device, Kent is one of the best!
You are so right, I first started listening to finger style with Gabriella.
These people are truly amazing.
See him do Earth Wind & Fire's 'Fantasy' 😄
This kid has definitely got "Van Halen Syndrome".
What I mean is that he combines originality and virtuosity with such effortless ease that it's mind-blowing.
I love how you describe this. I agree with it all. And I wish more people would understand true skill (like the whole package of skills) as well as you and others who admire Kent's playing.
But instead the masses like guitarists like Marcin. I hate that Marcin more popular than Kent and even legends like Tommy Emmanuel
Got my first guitar around 1966, saw so many lead guitarists do fast riffs. . . Not a one did their own drum track while doing the lead. . .If Kent were born in 1951 . . . no one would be talking about Alvin Lee, Clapton or Page. . . Well . .Maybe.
Terry Kath must be smiling from heaven listening to this
My guitar won’t let me near it after it watched Kent.
Genius
Wow, are you kidding me? How is that even possible? That is insane.
I enjoyed seeing your reaction to and appreciation of this one of a kind guitarist.
Thanks!
Unbelievable!
His is amazing
Just amazing!
I'd love to hear this live at one of his shows
He's done it at least twice. There are two videos here in YT.
How differently is this man's brain wired, such that he can keep track of all the layers to this song, and not miss a thing?
Wow that kid can play. It sounds like a whole band!
Seems very natural,a true gift 🎸🎼👌
Makes me smile. Big.
He reminds me a bit of Charlie Bird, who was such a huge star when I was a kid. My parents loved him.
Yep, there are no words.....Amen!!!!
This guy is just on fire.
my fav kent cover is comfortably numb
Kent bringing the SMOKE!
Hi there @unhingedreactions,
If you go back to Kent's video of this song now you'll be very pleased to see a comment by Danny Seraphim the founding member and drummer of Chicago.
Awesome!
@@UnhingedReactions Danny Seraphine comments as "Wow….beautifully done Kent. I know Terry is smiling up in heavens! Peace Danny".
Can you imagine Kent with an electric Strat playing only one part? The universe would collapse as all the 49 things that is normally going on in his compositions is focused on one thing! Man! I would love to hear him play with Moore or Bonamassa, whom are guitar gods in their own right, and just show them how to play a guitar.
Increíble. El mejor guitarrista de Fingerstyle.
Sure. Kent is on another level. Mucho mejor que los otros fingerstyles.
My guitar is still waiting to be played like that.
This is top level guitar playing
Augustin Amigo Plays similar But Kent is amazing at any age of playing. He plays All six strings and Hears the whole Band. WOW
He really didn't miss one damn thing
AWESOME
I've been listening to Kent's acoustics for awhile, he covers all parts of this song, which is simply amazing! Take a listen to Sergey Kashirin (ex-Leonid & Friends) who is my fav electric lead guitarist I've ever seen . His version of 25 or 6 to 4 is stunningly fast & accurate.
We know him well. Thanks for watching.🤘
Amazing. Yes! Have you EVER seen Gabriella Quevedo. She will also blow your mind. I get your comment about players like this who are inspiring. I'm a mando player and every time I watch Sierra Hull or her husband Justine Moses play, I have to pull my mandolin down off the wall and play one of her tunes. Music. It's contageous!
Keep rockin, bro. And check out Gabriella.
Thanks for the suggestion!
All I can say is wow👍🍺🎸🎼🇺🇸
First time I heard him, I likened him to a full band in a box
Kent is Superman
I'd say more like Spider-Man, given that in theory he'd have longer fingers.😎🤘
Fantastic solo acoustic stlye. Who needs a rhythm section?
Ultimate mic drop
I loved this song in junior high
And yes he is insane. Us older guys really get what your saying
try to react kent nishimura's thriller (mj) guitar cover
Easily one of the best guitarists on the planet but he is using a looper in some parts.
Aloha Doug. Mahalo for the recognition. By any chance, do you have any local roots? You pronounced my last name correctly. Good job. Again Mahalo Kev
Btw Love your reactions.
Hey Kevin! I don't have local roots... I'm of South American descent. I got lucky with how I pronounced your name! :-) And this is Ed, btw. Doug is taking a break to work on his own projects right now. Mahalo!
Hello dear friend greating from Macau china
Thank you for vgrea vmusic
I know what you mean. (3:29) I have a friend who plays like that. If you walk past his house It always sounds like at least 3 people playing and when you go in its only him. The playlist is named after him. The Jerry Jones guitar show. m.th-cam.com/play/PLXhvROSQCiVdXxIYPma9fHi0JNosQsSTx.html
I think there is over-dubbing in there. Fantastic all the same. Brilliant. Genius. Way, way above me, 👍👍👍👍
You have to see him play in case you think there's more than one player, and also the skill would not be appreciated at all. He does songs we know. I could hear Cetera singing.
Would prefer the PIP to be YOU watching the full sized video. But us old guys should take comfort in watching these 20-somethings playing the music of the 60s.
We used to do that on this channel where we would be small and the video would be full screen behind us. But the problem is that TH-cam is more likely to block our reactions that way.
@@UnhingedReactions Ah, good point
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He invented the guitar to allows it to sing..
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What about Sunga Jung the most famous fingerstyle guitarist in Korea i suggest to see him😏
Yes Kent is so awesome....but sadly that Michael Hedges isn't with us still, when many, many years ago he did just this kind of artistry!
Please check out his version of Rock With You.
Yeah that was sublime.
That's not even Kent's best Chicago song. hahaha Kent has evolved guitar playing and set a new bar of what can be achieved.
So in reaction to your reaction: I know right ?!?!?
What makes you think we would rather see you than a full image of Kent’s playing ?
Well, it is a reaction channel :-)
OMG....
c'mon, a human only has FIVE fingers to defining the notes of a song - this dude plays the bass, and drum, with the rhythm (and the triplet grace notes of the horns, in between the vocal runs), all while carrying the multiple voices of the melody of a truly complex song, from a 7-man band... USING FIVE FINGERS, AND THE PALM AND THUMB OF HIS OTHER HAND... REALLY???!!!
(if you watch his fingers, you are genuinely changed to see where the sounds are coming from - at 4:17, he plays the guitar solo run PRECISELY, will playing the digression of the bass-line that carries it, and if you can actually SEE the fingering, you can't believe that the full sound is coming from the THREE fingers that he's actually using... WHO DOES THAT???!!!!)
There is no doubt that the Japanese are perfectionists, they do everything well. greetings from Mexico