this boy is the best guitarist in the world in my opinion... Kent Nishimura is able to play the drums along with the bass, the base and the solo... everything very smooth, magical! he reinvented the way of playing with a weird tuning of the strings of his instrument that makes it possible to get a sound that looks like a fairy tale ... totally surreal!
the human brain is basically a "sequential processor" - even when we're multi-tasking, our focus is inherently singular - but this dude possesses the ability to focus on a song's bass channel, the melody chain, and the chorus/support channel; I can imagine that he's "singing", or listening, to the song in his mind as he's playing, but to translate that to playing without thinking about it takes YEARS of experience (and I've got shoes older than this guy)! I'd like to say that he's just uber-experienced at playing the guitar, but he's basically reading the music for each channel AT THE SAME TIME (listen how he plays the "grace notes" in between all the other music channels.... IN PERFECT RHYTHM - hell, Kent is providing the beat of the freakin' drum). Kent, what planet are you from, and can I go there???!!!!
I was in the middle of a conversation with my husband, saw the banner on my phone and walked out of the room to pull up the video. I don’t even remember what we were talking about anymore.
Michael McDonald is one of the cleverest and most prolific songwriters to ever have happened in pop music - period. Once again, Kent Nishimura captured all of the nuances and intricacies of this song with astounding accuracy. Kudos to you Kent - keep 'em coming, we need these fleeting moments of happiness!
@@peteywheatstraws4909 Michael and Kenny wrote this song together in one take at Michael's house when he was playing the tune Kenny sang some improvised lyrics on top of it and there it was born and they worked on it since then. There is some documentary on TH-cam about it. Great song.
Seriously. This is some of the best fingerstyle playing on the planet right now. The arrangement, feel, nuance and execution is incredible. Simply amazing.
He captures the song so well. Love the part where it slows down and gets quiet. Michael mc Donald is a great singer and I love his voice but listening to this it's like I can still hear it
This guy is just amazing. I've been playing guitar for 50 years and probably done a thousand solo guitar gigs and this guy makes me want to throw my guitar away. LOL
@@metoo9644 thats a terrible attitude. Anyone can reach that playing level with practice. I hate it when people say someone has a natural gift and overlook the amount of practice that someone like Kent probably put into his craft
It's amazing how much he puts together in each performance. He's a masterful interpretor of great music. I hope he tours near me. He should be doing big jazz festivals if he's not already.
The Doobie Brothers, right at the top of my five favorite bands! Kent’s fingers must travel the length of a football field playing a song like this. Well done, Kent!
I can’t find the words to express my appreciation for the fantastic musicality of this rendition! Kent has managed to give us all three parts in perfect time and balance creating this acoustic masterpiece. There is really only one thing to say…thank you, Kent! 🙏💜🇺🇸
A song written by a once-upon-a-time humble studio musician in the fabled Wrecking Crew, who came to be a musical powerhouse... played by one of our most amazing modern virtuosos. What could be better? Bravo, Kent.
YOU DID IT!!! I commented and asked you to do this song in another video. Being a guitarist myself, appreciating you’re level of excellence far beyond my own, I knew the chord changes in this beautiful song would fit your unique style. One of my favourite songs brought to life on my favourite instrument by my favourite guitarist… This is perfect. Very beautiful. Thank you Kent. Bravo 👏
Guys, can you even imagine how much time a person spends to develop a whole arrangement from this music to acoustic guitar and training to reach a sublime result like this????? Sure....it takes months.... some don´t even think about it... Kent you got my respect bro, at all!!!!
Well this right here proves what a genius he is. It sounds like a full band. There’s nothing between him and his guitar. Just a clear channel Beautiful ❤️🎶
Kent is the next level finger style guitarist... he can capture difficult chord along with percussion, bass and melody line... also don't forget he plays tasty...
The Master strikes again!! I echo every comment here and would love to see you and JuliaPlaysGroove(s) do a duet.....someday......'til then God bless and keep 'em coming!!!!
Damn! I'm glad I realize that it takes all kinds of talent levels to make the world fun and interesting, otherwise I'd hang up my guitar! Unbelievable playing.
I was thinking the other day that it would be cool if Kent did this song, not knowing he already did. Haha. The fact that he split three guitar parts at one point tells you something. Amazing.
Actually this is really easy … for people on the higher plane of existence Kent is from, and descended from to teach us mortals what guitar is supposed to sound like …
Once you realise michael mcdonald spent years working with steely dan the fact that everything he did later was intricate yet perfectly balanced, executed to perfection and a cut above everything else, makes absolute sense.
Even the Doobie Brothers couldn't get through that song in one go, the recorded version is 5 takes spliced together, this dude is out here doing every part at once with ease
I almost always wait a few seconds before clicking on a new upload by Kent because in my mind I can't comprehend how any song he chooses, can be played solo on a guitar. And when the starts he bloody hits it out of the park each time. As always fantastic Kent!
I unironically love this song. And now the guy that I love watching covers of on TH-cam is doing an amazing cover of it. You're more than doing it justice, Kent. Love it.
I have a bunch of your songs on an accoustic guitar playlist for listening to around the campfire. Just a few days ago, a good friend asked if you had done any Doobie Brothers tracks, and I had to regretfully say no. Them today I check in to find this. You are deff tapped into my personal zeitgeist Ken, and I hope you never stop.
Absolutely phenomenal. Kent has renewed my faith in music and musicians. One man, one acoustic guitar, nothing else. Phenomenal talent that blows auto-generated, auto-tuned, multi-tracked tattoo-and-piercing music out of the water.
@@djpoopypants4741 It's not overdubbed. Check out how he squeezes in the bassline between 'it never really was' and 'she had a place in his life' 0:47
Unbelievable, how do you even come up with a tuning like that, unless that's Kent's go-to tuning it makes no sense but it sounds incredible. Well done Kent I'm amazed thank you
Simply Astounding ! It is a joy to the ears and heart! Thanks for posting these brilliant renditions of old classics that often far surpass the originals .
this boy is the best guitarist in the world in my opinion... Kent Nishimura is able to play the drums along with the bass, the base and the solo... everything very smooth, magical! he reinvented the way of playing with a weird tuning of the strings of his instrument that makes it possible to get a sound that looks like a fairy tale ... totally surreal!
I agree. I could listen to him all day
He is really one of the greatest guitarist in the world.
He's great....I wonder if he has any melodies that he puts to his own songs.
Credits:
Drums: Kent Nishimura
Bass: Kent Nishimura
Keyboards: Kent Nishimura
Base Guitar: Kent Nishimura
Solo Guitar: Kent Nishimura
Should be called the Kent Nishimura Band
Vocal Melody: Kent Nishimura
Another amazing fingerstyle
Videography: Kent Nishimura
Vocals: Kent
the human brain is basically a "sequential processor" - even when we're multi-tasking, our focus is inherently singular - but this dude possesses the ability to focus on a song's bass channel, the melody chain, and the chorus/support channel; I can imagine that he's "singing", or listening, to the song in his mind as he's playing, but to translate that to playing without thinking about it takes YEARS of experience (and I've got shoes older than this guy)!
I'd like to say that he's just uber-experienced at playing the guitar, but he's basically reading the music for each channel AT THE SAME TIME (listen how he plays the "grace notes" in between all the other music channels.... IN PERFECT RHYTHM - hell, Kent is providing the beat of the freakin' drum). Kent, what planet are you from, and can I go there???!!!!
like a piano player that sings?
@@msromike123 ... while patting his foot to the bass drum beat
@@msromike123 no
@@msromike123 no
Great comment
Drop everything! Kent posted!
I was in the middle of a conversation with my husband, saw the banner on my phone and walked out of the room to pull up the video. I don’t even remember what we were talking about anymore.
@@MicheleAndRandy I know exactly how you feel. Last time I was on the phone with my boss … “wait, can I call you right back”?
same here...
Michael McDonald is one of the cleverest and most prolific songwriters to ever have happened in pop music - period.
Once again, Kent Nishimura captured all of the nuances and intricacies of this song with astounding accuracy.
Kudos to you Kent - keep 'em coming, we need these fleeting moments of happiness!
Kent captures EVERY nuance. I can hear Michael McDonald's beard in this cover.
And Kenny Loggins nervously smokes aside)
Michael McDonald aka The Godfather
@@ConstantinZagorskyYeah I thought Kenny Loggins wrote the chorus to this.
@@peteywheatstraws4909 Michael and Kenny wrote this song together in one take at Michael's house when he was playing the tune Kenny sang some improvised lyrics on top of it and there it was born and they worked on it since then. There is some documentary on TH-cam about it. Great song.
Seriously. This is some of the best fingerstyle playing on the planet right now. The arrangement, feel, nuance and execution is incredible. Simply amazing.
He captures the song so well. Love the part where it slows down and gets quiet. Michael mc Donald is a great singer and I love his voice but listening to this it's like I can still hear it
Not some of the best, The Best there’s no one else close to him 😎
Just wanted to let you know that TH-cam had me rate your comment on a scale of doctor’s visit pain rating. Frown to smile. Lol
This guy is just amazing. I've been playing guitar for 50 years and probably done a thousand solo guitar gigs and this guy makes me want to throw my guitar away. LOL
😂😂😂
Thank God he found the guitar.
Or maybe thank God the guitar found him?!
Not only is he playing the bass line and melodies, he's playing the drum beat as well.. insane!
...and vocals.
Once again I’m lost for words….
It is incomprehensible how someone can be this talented. Thank you, Kent.
I think the same thing Everytime I see one of his videos
And at his very young age!
Don’t let that discourage you from playing… accept that you will never reach that level ans enjoy what you can do.
@@metoo9644 thats a terrible attitude. Anyone can reach that playing level with practice. I hate it when people say someone has a natural gift and overlook the amount of practice that someone like Kent probably put into his craft
@@metoo9644 I have been playing for about 12 years now. Im just glad to be amazed.
Kent so young with an old soul
いつもながらすごい。コメントがほとんど英語なのもすごい。その音楽が世界中に届いてるね。
スコアを販売してほしいけど、同じようには弾けないだろうなあ。
Apart from everything else, I love the attention to detail. All the nuances, the little rhythmic and harmonic touches - amazing artistry.❤
Well said
Why hasn't this video blown up? This is masterful. Every nuance is there.
Kent has brought the concept of guitar polyphony to another level.
He's much more than masterclass.
This is absolutely fantastic! Amazing talent. What sound hole pickup are you using here?
What makes these compositions amazing is the attention to detail with all the subtle inflections in both the vocals and the overall melody.
It's amazing how much he puts together in each performance. He's a masterful interpretor of great music. I hope he tours near me. He should be doing big jazz festivals if he's not already.
まじで綺麗な指遣いだな
The Doobie Brothers, right at the top of my five favorite bands! Kent’s fingers must travel the length of a football field playing a song like this. Well done, Kent!
Whenever this guy plays, my mind points automatically to the like button.
Hopefully one day it will be your finger
@@aidanmurray5118 😂😂
@@aidanmurray5118 it can also be the mouse. 😂 Btw spamming replay button on this vid.
Agreed. As soon as I opened the video I hit like.
This is my favorite Doobie Brother’s song, i clicked on this immediately
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Oh yeah! 🤘
Same here... one of my all-time favorite songs, period...
This guy is from another planet!
Same samee
Kent Nishimura's got the power!
The 70's vibe is captured brilliantly by Kent in this classic.
Kent, the detail in your arrangements and your level of mastery is astounding. Best wishes and thanks for your brilliant musicianship.
歌詞や歌手が目に浮かぶってコメント多いですね 本当にそう思います
細かいニュアンスまで再現されるテクニックは Awsome や Amazing以上だと感じています ありがとうございます
Incredible. It's like your fingers are speaking, I can hear every word in the song. You're truly brilliant
I can’t find the words to express my appreciation for the fantastic musicality of this rendition! Kent has managed to give us all three parts in perfect time and balance creating this acoustic masterpiece. There is really only one thing to say…thank you, Kent! 🙏💜🇺🇸
The type of songs you choose was superb and the arrangement was fascinating👏🏻 hands up Kent 🤚🏻
I could hear Michale McDonald's voice in there.. amazing Kent thank you for sharing your talent
A song written by a once-upon-a-time humble studio musician in the fabled Wrecking Crew, who came to be a musical powerhouse... played by one of our most amazing modern virtuosos. What could be better? Bravo, Kent.
kent unfazed while tackling some of humanity's greatest musical achievements and highlighting their essential beauty with dignity and aplomb over here
YOU DID IT!!!
I commented and asked you to do this song in another video. Being a guitarist myself, appreciating you’re level of excellence far beyond my own, I knew the chord changes in this beautiful song would fit your unique style.
One of my favourite songs brought to life on my favourite instrument by my favourite guitarist…
This is perfect. Very beautiful.
Thank you Kent. Bravo 👏
Guys, can you even imagine how much time a person spends to develop a whole arrangement from this music to acoustic guitar and training to reach a sublime result like this????? Sure....it takes months.... some don´t even think about it... Kent you got my respect bro, at all!!!!
The bass lines in your arrangements are always so on point
No words to describe how good this is and the dedication and discipline it takes to achieve this level of playing....
Kent nishimura is the clark kent ok of all guitarist...amazing guy...
This is just perfect…the running bass and groove never misses a beat. Astounding….
Well this right here proves what a genius he is. It sounds like a full band. There’s nothing between him and his guitar. Just a clear channel
Beautiful ❤️🎶
If you don’t know the lyrics to this song you should now, I can hear every word! Awesome arrangement man!
"The wise man has the power to reason away..."
@@YaoEspirito "if love can come and love can go, then why can't love return back home?"
Awesome how he captures it.
Kent君は毎回自分が好きなアーティストの中でも特にお気に入りの曲だし最高のアレンジで聴かせてくれる！
Wow, I can't believed this, I thought this is not even possible. He can play the song in solo guitar finger style. Kent is awesome. 👍
Ken your left hand has evolved into a Jedi master of the fret board !!!
Kent is the next level finger style guitarist... he can capture difficult chord along with percussion, bass and melody line... also don't forget he plays tasty...
This Dude, flawlessly grooving like a full band. Just Loved it so much.
Having tried to arrange this song for solo acoustic before...this is outrageous.
This is so freaking good. And I do mean freaking good. It's freaky weird how he captures everything about this song.
It is absolutely astounding how you hit every nuance, lick, dynamic with such extraordinary dexterity !!!
Apart from enjoying the incredible music 🎶, I take IMMENSE pleasure in reading all the fabulous comments. Feel like a proud parent. 🤩
Just gets better and better.
You can’t help but move when you hear this song. You have done this song justice, sir-
Kent for President! Our lives would be filled with music..🤟
1:05 Nice handling of the chord changes
The Master strikes again!! I echo every comment here and would love to see you and JuliaPlaysGroove(s) do a duet.....someday......'til then God bless and keep 'em coming!!!!
The dynamics at the chorus (1:20), truly outstanding.
Astonishing! Brilliant! This pushes guitar virtuosity way, way out if sight for us mortals.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 que hermosa interpretación de este clásico, simplemente insuperable 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I don't know where I've been but I'm here now for this, the single smoothest player I've ever seen. YOWZA!
Your Right Hand its incredible, the hell of perfomance, i guess practice makes the master. Thanks
Damn! I'm glad I realize that it takes all kinds of talent levels to make the world fun and interesting, otherwise I'd hang up my guitar! Unbelievable playing.
Playing this back to back with Kent's cover of I Keep Forgetting. Lovely work!
Every time I watch and listen to Kent, I am amazed. Such talent on so many levels. I will now resume playing G,C, and D chords.
Still trying to get the B chord right. And I've been playing for years! I suck.
This deserves millions of views. This is so astounding. I loved every single second of this!
Guitar, drums & bass all at the same time? Wow!
What a masterful way to play such a difficult and intricate song, also not easy to sing at all
I was thinking the other day that it would be cool if Kent did this song, not knowing he already did. Haha. The fact that he split three guitar parts at one point tells you something. Amazing.
EXTREMELY WELL DONE!! Could listen to this all night. Micheal McDonald’s guitar counter part.
ケントくんがいっぱい出てきた！最高✨
Above my pay level. So wonderful to watch and listen to
Thanks man, every time I hear your brilliant playing I can't help but smile...there is so much joy in your playing.
Actual chills .... Feel like a judge on 'The Voice' racing for that like button ....utterly incredible
Unbelievably good. I'm in awe. Monster talent. Remarkable technical ability with wonderful feel, musicality and imagination.
Perfectly captures my take! Thanks for finding all the right words. 👍
Very impresive
This is so ridiculously awesome. Subarashii desu yo!
Actually this is really easy … for people on the higher plane of existence Kent is from, and descended from to teach us mortals what guitar is supposed to sound like …
Another great rendition of another great song! Your talent is without question. Bravo!
Never realised that this classic DB hit is so intricate & meticulous in every tune until master Kent totally caress it🤩
Once you realise michael mcdonald spent years working with steely dan the fact that everything he did later was intricate yet perfectly balanced, executed to perfection and a cut above everything else, makes absolute sense.
Even the Doobie Brothers couldn't get through that song in one go, the recorded version is 5 takes spliced together, this dude is out here doing every part at once with ease
I pray for your health so I could live with your precious performance long long time! Simply you are the best guitarist!
I almost always wait a few seconds before clicking on a new upload by Kent because in my mind I can't comprehend how any song he chooses, can be played solo on a guitar. And when the starts he bloody hits it out of the park each time. As always fantastic Kent!
I unironically love this song. And now the guy that I love watching covers of on TH-cam is doing an amazing cover of it. You're more than doing it justice, Kent. Love it.
This song is one of my absolute favorite songs, and you played it amazingly well! Great job! 👏🏻❤️🎶🎸
I have a bunch of your songs on an accoustic guitar playlist for listening to around the campfire. Just a few days ago, a good friend asked if you had done any Doobie Brothers tracks, and I had to regretfully say no. Them today I check in to find this. You are deff tapped into my personal zeitgeist Ken, and I hope you never stop.
Perfectly captures this great song by Michael Macdonald. You are as talented on steel strings as on nylon. Bravo!
Impressive, my lord that is impressive!
Absolutely phenomenal. Kent has renewed my faith in music and musicians. One man, one acoustic guitar, nothing else. Phenomenal talent that blows auto-generated, auto-tuned, multi-tracked tattoo-and-piercing music out of the water.
Kent...this is not fair. So much talent without even breaking a sweat.
That's stunning.
Best guitar cover I’ve heard of this tune. Great stuff 🔥🔥
Just incredible arrangement and playing it perfectly is his gift.
That bassline is on point
I was trying to figure out if it was overdubbed. I don’t think it is.
@@djpoopypants4741 it’s not. If he ever overdubs anything he does the Picture in Picture thing like what he did in the middle section.
@@djpoopypants4741 It's not overdubbed. Check out how he squeezes in the bassline between 'it never really was' and 'she had a place in his life' 0:47
@@streetsbolt yes. I saw it. Sounds like it’s tuned down or something ya know
@@djpoopypants4741 The tuning is in the description: "Tuning : C G D G C E 1capo"
In other words, the lowest note is a Db which is... pretty dang low
Love this I’ve been trying to play for years he makes it look so easy. Beautiful
So great!!! This song is one of my favs, and your arrangement is amazing as always!!!
10 am on a Tuesday and this put me in a great mood. Thanks keep doing what you’re doing.
Pure magic, there is nothing else to say!!
Omg I love this guy. The skill is at god level man. Please do more off of this album
Unbelievable, how do you even come up with a tuning like that, unless that's Kent's go-to tuning it makes no sense but it sounds incredible. Well done Kent I'm amazed thank you
2 seconds...'Liked'. So Sweet and yet, delicate and Pure. And the 'fade out'...Nite Nite. Best Regards and God Bless to 'ALL'.
The performance at 0:48 is wonderful.
Simply Astounding ! It is a joy to the ears and heart! Thanks for posting these brilliant renditions of old classics that often far surpass the originals .
You're out of this world Kent ! You killed it man 👌
the movement of your fingers is so smooth, real talent!