This is a once in a lifetime artist that has sensitivity, funk, technical wizardry, jazz under his hands , pop, rock…. You name it. Very rare and awe inspiring to listen to. A very blessed man.
What an unbelievable artist Rai is. Songwriting, singing, keyboards, beatboxing. Everyone knows how funky he is, but he's also deeply deeply human. As beautifully showcased here. Thanks so much for posting.
Good grief that chord change at 3:29 just changed my life. Such a pleasure to listen to this exceptionally talented artist. Rai is one of the most underrated musicians of our time.
The first time, I did not listen very carefully, and suddenly, something at 3:29 broke through into my subconscious as something important, a passage to another dimension. I later returned to those few seconds many times...
I am finding myself coming back to this song and this video at least once a month. There is so much love and passion in that performance. Still my favorite clip from the sessions. Definitely big tears material.
This is masterful songwriting and playing. Analyzing this from the standpoint of music theory would only get you part of the way to understanding how fantastic this song is.
Rai, you Australian genius. A balladeer of the highest order. You open my heart with this astonishingly beautiful song. Adoring this performance , I love it when deliver your songs with such heartfelt simplicity. I don't know who your muse, is but my word, the songs she has inspired.
Rai Thistlethwayte has been my fave “new” keyboard player for a few years now, and while his left hand bass independence has probably impressed me the most over all… he’s just all around great… yet I’ve never heard him play or sing a ballad until just now. I see he’s playing the “LA Custom C7 - Cinematic” patch from Keyscape (my fave)… but if I didn’t know any of this and hadn't heard Rai before, I’d still be blown away by this performance.
This guy is incredible...a virtuoso on piano, keyboards, complete jazz pianist, and crooner at the height of Leon Russell, Billy Joel or Elton John...seems to be no limits for him...
I haven't had these chills or cried to a song in a long time. What a beautiful song. Perfectly executed in both the piano and the singing. Keep up the fantastic music Rai. 🙏✌️❤️😊 - Evan
Seen the original and through complete accident heard this version just as I met someone so perfect and this is now my anthem. Everytime I hear it I will remember the moment someone so beautiful walked into my life. The perfect soundtrack to my new life. The key change kills me each time with happiness. One day I will create something so clever and musically phenomenal. Thank you Rai for recording this x
I feel like Rai is too damn talented to ever gain mainstream fame. He's an incredible keyboardist, songwriter, and performer. He is a truly amazing talent, but his TH-cam channel has about 8k subscribers. But hey. Thanks for uploading, this is a beautiful performance of a beautiful song. And thank you for all of these Keyscape videos, they are amazing.
Thirsty Merc had many top 100 and at least one top 10 songs, as well as an album that went platinum, in Australia. Was very much mainstream in Australia for a period of several years.
Loving this, I feel greatful that many many years ago I got to experience Rai and Merc at possibly their first Brisbane show in a small venue not much bigger than my lounge room in the Valley, Rai showed off with a massive keyboard solo that had everyone standing on every seat/table they can to get a better view, I was sold and went to any show thereafter
I just watched the live session of Overtime from Knower and wanted to searched for the keyboard player and this just showed up in my recommendations. Thank you so much Spectrasonics!
This song is absolutely stunning!!! WHAT AN AMAZING song and talent!!! Kudos to Rai!!! Started following him a couple years ago when I saw him performing Betty Page on the Spectrasonics videos. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Really amazing to find so many great artists on a virtual instrument channel. Sad that the world of music today does not go according to what is heard here. Anyway , congratulatipns for the product and the awesome musicians.
I've listened to ray's song many times, it's magic! Then I began to listen to the piano, well, it's an amazing sound!, it's warm and real!!! I use a translator, sorry.
this is the sound of an old noble instrument, perhaps standing in a small room, and this instrument was always ready to fill this room with beautiful, aristocratic sounds, it was always waiting for understanding hands!, perhaps the fate of this instrument is sad, but these sounds found ray's hands, and this is beautiful.
What a fantastic song and the LA Custom C7 Cinematic sounds amazing! Just got Keyscape today and I can't wait to get it installed! No sleep tonight! :-)
Well, it's been 5 days since I installed Keyscape and I can now say for certain that it's the best $379 I've ever spent in my life! What an incredible piece of software! Thanks so much guys, this thing is absolutely incredible!
Holy shit, that funky keyboard guy from overtime can sing! Great song, what is it? Oh he wrote it. Damn. Purely instrumental demos seem better but wow I would let this one pass too, amazing performance. Amazing piece. I feel so good I'm gonna rewatch DOMi Searing Solo.
I guess this is what I get for watching the Overtime sesh over and over. :D I love everyone playing in that vid. Fantastic performance Rai. And great piano library.. Keyscape is one of those things I'd buy today if it wasn't so damn big. I can hear Eric Persing in the background thinking of ways to make it bigger. I know you're reading these comments Eric... chop the library into bits. Heck, I'd even buy the whole thing if only I could download and install parts of it. Not everyone can afford to buy plugins AND a new SSD everytime they install a piano.
Thx for the feedback. Did you know that you can install a lite version that’s much smaller footprint? (so the new SSD requirement is not an issue) Keyscape will never be broken up for separate sales though...the sounds interact with each other in important ways and with Omnisphere. And yes....it’s going to grow and grow into the future! But the lite install will always be included. :-)
This is a once in a lifetime artist that has sensitivity, funk, technical wizardry, jazz under his hands , pop, rock…. You name it. Very rare and awe inspiring to listen to. A very blessed man.
What an unbelievable artist Rai is. Songwriting, singing, keyboards, beatboxing. Everyone knows how funky he is, but he's also deeply deeply human. As beautifully showcased here. Thanks so much for posting.
I didn't realize it, but I was holding my breath for the entire song, and I just started breathing again at the end.
For a long time, I wait for a MASTER. Like Billy Joel, Elton John. He's here. Thank you Rai. you are now my favorite Musician (not only singer).
Good grief that chord change at 3:29 just changed my life. Such a pleasure to listen to this exceptionally talented artist. Rai is one of the most underrated musicians of our time.
the chromatic stuff at 4:00 is what had me the most
he had a smug for it too. He knows that he just touched our souls.
The first time, I did not listen very carefully, and suddenly, something at 3:29 broke through into my subconscious as something important, a passage to another dimension. I later returned to those few seconds many times...
3:29 Look at his face.. He knew.. Yet he dropped it like it was nothing.. That chord change was something else. Rai is so good.
Passing chord magic, right there.
That’s «what it all comes crashing down to» ;)
A new Genevieve Artadi single and then this drops. Damn, what a day.
My thoughts exactly... just watched Genevieve's new track and then saw this.. wonderful.
Not to mention the iharmu livestream yesterday.. quite the week so far :)
I like this community. It's nice to find people with similar taste.
I am finding myself coming back to this song and this video at least once a month. There is so much love and passion in that performance. Still my favorite clip from the sessions. Definitely big tears material.
Agreed, it’s a majestic performance ❤
This is masterful songwriting and playing. Analyzing this from the standpoint of music theory would only get you part of the way to understanding how fantastic this song is.
A glimpse of Infinity shining through the soul and fingers of RAI and thanks to that amazing technology that is Keyscape!
First time that I know of listening to this artist, great key manship, great song and great singing . THANKS
...at last - also in Covid times - Mastery exist in all aspects of Art!
Songwriting skills 10/10
Rai, you Australian genius. A balladeer of the highest order. You open my heart with this astonishingly beautiful song. Adoring this performance , I love it when deliver your songs with such heartfelt simplicity. I don't know who your muse, is but my word, the songs she has inspired.
Um, he’s so good! Singing, piano, expression, etc. i just found out about him today
I didn't know Rai. I am never going to forget him after this. Beauty!
Rai is an insanely versatile musician and such a nice guy. The piano sound is absolutely amazing!
Rai Thistlethwayte has been my fave “new” keyboard player for a few years now, and while his left hand bass independence has probably impressed me the most over all… he’s just all around great… yet I’ve never heard him play or sing a ballad until just now. I see he’s playing the “LA Custom C7 - Cinematic” patch from Keyscape (my fave)… but if I didn’t know any of this and hadn't heard Rai before, I’d still be blown away by this performance.
Check out "Every Now and Then", simple ballad, simple progression--so well done. He's so good
I'm obsessed by this song!
Love how it all goes a bit Keith Jarrett at 3:46 too!
I agree. Good observation.
This guy is incredible...a virtuoso on piano, keyboards, complete jazz pianist, and crooner at the height of Leon Russell, Billy Joel or Elton John...seems to be no limits for him...
This is one of my favorite songs, so cool to see the difference in his play style so many years since the original
I haven't had these chills or cried to a song in a long time. What a beautiful song. Perfectly executed in both the piano and the singing. Keep up the fantastic music Rai. 🙏✌️❤️😊
- Evan
This one of the finest male vocalists I have heard for years. Will be following Rai now. Always interested in music globally.
What a amazing musician and song , so beautiful , that’s so pure.
Bravo! I recently found Rai
So lucky I am. beautiful song.thanks.
This really deserves more views, utterly fantastic piece, and also the best performance of this piece by him I've ever heard.
Seen the original and through complete accident heard this version just as I met someone so perfect and this is now my anthem. Everytime I hear it I will remember the moment someone so beautiful walked into my life. The perfect soundtrack to my new life. The key change kills me each time with happiness. One day I will create something so clever and musically phenomenal. Thank you Rai for recording this x
Such an extraordinary talent. Wow.
Another Beautiful song by Rai... such an amazing artist
Wow what a song! What an artist!! Always in awe of Ray Thistlethwayte! Amazing
The piano and vocals were both stunning, such a pleasure to listen to.
Absolutely phenomenal song. Rai’s musicianship and lyrics are deeply moving. Would love to hear more
Such a beautiful, soulful & sweet voice.
I feel like Rai is too damn talented to ever gain mainstream fame. He's an incredible keyboardist, songwriter, and performer. He is a truly amazing talent, but his TH-cam channel has about 8k subscribers. But hey. Thanks for uploading, this is a beautiful performance of a beautiful song. And thank you for all of these Keyscape videos, they are amazing.
Thirsty Merc had many top 100 and at least one top 10 songs, as well as an album that went platinum, in Australia. Was very much mainstream in Australia for a period of several years.
Such a tasteful piano playing and singing !!
Mmm. Really great.
Impressive vocal sound from a dynamic mic too.
It actually is a condenser mic (Neumann KMS 105) :)
@@joachimkenneweg3326 My mistake. Thank you.
Loving this, I feel greatful that many many years ago I got to experience Rai and Merc at possibly their first Brisbane show in a small venue not much bigger than my lounge room in the Valley, Rai showed off with a massive keyboard solo that had everyone standing on every seat/table they can to get a better view, I was sold and went to any show thereafter
I just watched the live session of Overtime from Knower and wanted to searched for the keyboard player and this just showed up in my recommendations. Thank you so much Spectrasonics!
This song is absolutely stunning!!! WHAT AN AMAZING song and talent!!! Kudos to Rai!!! Started following him a couple years ago when I saw him performing Betty Page on the Spectrasonics videos. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Listened to it more than a hundred times. Love it
This man is the definition of evolution
Tasteful playing and great voice and performance. Hope one day they port some of this functionality to iPad. Best Regards.
Rai is amazing! (as are all the artists invited with great taste by Eric)
Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. He posted this song some years back and it's just as beautiful now as it was then....maybe even more so.
One of my favorite Rai songs!!!
Really amazing to find so many great artists on a virtual instrument channel. Sad that the world of music today does not go according to what is heard here. Anyway , congratulatipns for the product and the awesome musicians.
요즘 유행하는 음악에 비교해서 때가 전혀 타지 않는 순수하고 아름다운 음악 같네요.
Wow! Amazing sounds, amazing music, amazing talent! 🎹 🎶 👍🏽
Sun Rai es realmente un GENIO!!!
Always been such a great song of his!
I've listened to ray's song many times, it's magic! Then I began to listen to the piano, well, it's an amazing sound!, it's warm and real!!! I use a translator, sorry.
this is the sound of an old noble instrument, perhaps standing in a small room, and this instrument was always ready to fill this room with beautiful, aristocratic sounds, it was always waiting for understanding hands!, perhaps the fate of this instrument is sad, but these sounds found ray's hands, and this is beautiful.
Instant goosebumps, this is just gorgeous.
Maestro!!!
Amazing level of control, and taste. Beautiful!
Brilliant 🤟
I can't seem to find this song on Spotify! It's such a beautiful performance, I'll be coming back to this video often
What a great artist. Unique combination of voice and piano. Oustanding.
Spectacular one of my favourite all time performances
man, I'm your fan!, I love the way you combine voice and piano.thank you! I use an online translator
This is really really good!!!!!!! Rai, you have the voice and the chops.
Compelling on so many levels. Thank you!! 😎
This is guy is such a major and this was gorgeous
Just fabulous…
A perfect song. A perfect performance.
Just wow!
What a fantastic song and the LA Custom C7 Cinematic sounds amazing! Just got Keyscape today and I can't wait to get it installed! No sleep tonight! :-)
Well, it's been 5 days since I installed Keyscape and I can now say for certain that it's the best $379 I've ever spent in my life! What an incredible piece of software! Thanks so much guys, this thing is absolutely incredible!
Very special.
Gorgeous! Well done mate
Holy shit, that funky keyboard guy from overtime can sing! Great song, what is it? Oh he wrote it. Damn. Purely instrumental demos seem better but wow I would let this one pass too, amazing performance. Amazing piece. I feel so good I'm gonna rewatch DOMi Searing Solo.
So beautiful
His voice😱😱 and his playinggg😱😱
So amazing ...
warawoooow. delicious...delicate and with clear tone. buy an album now
wow
This is so great thank you!
This is absolutely beautiful!
Love it
Nice! Great piano sound. Congrats, Eric!!
LOVE IT, well done!
I guess this is what I get for watching the Overtime sesh over and over. :D I love everyone playing in that vid.
Fantastic performance Rai. And great piano library..
Keyscape is one of those things I'd buy today if it wasn't so damn big.
I can hear Eric Persing in the background thinking of ways to make it bigger.
I know you're reading these comments Eric... chop the library into bits.
Heck, I'd even buy the whole thing if only I could download and install parts of it.
Not everyone can afford to buy plugins AND a new SSD everytime they install a piano.
Thx for the feedback. Did you know that you can install a lite version that’s much smaller footprint? (so the new SSD requirement is not an issue) Keyscape will never be broken up for separate sales though...the sounds interact with each other in important ways and with Omnisphere. And yes....it’s going to grow and grow into the future! But the lite install will always be included. :-)
From the heart
Beautiful
Sweet mixing
Привет из далекой России от настоящих ценителей прекрасной музыки. Спасибо.
Come back often to this, Philippe Saisse and Robert Glasper - Levels videos by Spectasonics, what incredible live performances
Please please ask Gregory Porter to do a cover of this with you on the keys.. would be magic! Amazing song and beautiful voicings.
Show!!!!!!
Nice
3:29
Go Rai
if Rai also played the song DNA you upload that footage right now!
If u ever have any doubt about someone being good or not, just check whether it was featured in a Keyscape session first.
He is literally musician..
I do love so much that song...! I'm wondering where could I get the sheet music ? If anyone knows, I'm all ears ! Thanks in advance
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
What's the mic he's using? Also, what a beautiful performance, showcasing keyscape's capabilities, i'm in love
What the heck just happened?.. I'll never be the same after this for sure..
Great sound and song, but not enough little running horses!
And does anyone know what microphone is being used?
Thanks!
Neumann KMS 105 maybe?
Has anyone written a transcript for this?
which mic is that?