in 50 years of playing around with guitars I've never seen or heard anything like this. To get 6 strings to sound like an orchestra requires very inventive analysis of each part of the tune and really invent ways to create the sound. At first I thought it was trickery, the playing is so clean it really is unbelievable. The is world-class, self-taught, inventive guitar work that seems from a different planet. My goodness, this is exquisite playing. He should be interviewing agents. The very best I've ever seen. Totally different, TOTALLY DIFFERENT. WOW!

@Guitarista78

Жыл бұрын

youve never heard of solo guitar? Joe Pass or Guy Van Duser?

@lornestein7248

Жыл бұрын

@@Guitarista78 Maybe he hasn't.. This person may be a few decades older than you! - So go play your "stinkfist" somewhere else and let the rest of us enjoy extraordinary talent. 😡

@Guitarista78

Жыл бұрын

@@lornestein7248 Not saying anything about the video except this is phenomenal playing. What does age have to do with this? Pass and Duser were both born before 1950. Solo guitar is very alive and has been for centuries.

@lornestein7248

Жыл бұрын

@@Guitarista78 I'm sure this person is so grateful you enlightened him to 2 famous soloists. Surprised you didn't recommend Tool as well.. After all.. You're an authority on the all time greats, aren't you? 🙄

@nyobimalih9478

Жыл бұрын

He's playing very well.. you should check this one you might also like kzread.info/dash/bejne/dp6t0qeJdqWylto.html

"Intro sounds good, but how's he gonna do they chor--wow, nice!. But surely the bridge will trip h--damn! Great stuff, but he probably forget this one subtle aspect of the song that I always--nope, there it is." Mad respect.

@jessicapace4235

4 жыл бұрын

HR Lincoln that’s what I was thinking too! What an awesome job!

@Putaspellonyou

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing: "he's gonna punk out on the solo--holee crap he nailed it!"

@jeffsurface5533

4 жыл бұрын

Impressive.

@splitneyboria

4 жыл бұрын

HR Lincoln if you’re not a writer then you damn well should be. Funniest and most well composed post I’ve ever read. Summed up my reaction to the video perfectly.... well, apart from bits where I kept saying ‘holy fuck!’ 😊

@jarvisjt0606

4 жыл бұрын

HR Lincoln you summed up my exact thoughts lol

I sent this to my brother-in-law Charlton Pettus, which is a member of Tears for Fears, and he was blown away. Curt and Roland would love it as well.

@Random77152

11 ай бұрын

That’s really cool!

@T--xk3hf

11 ай бұрын

No😂, he's not, and never was

@justinbutlerLA

11 ай бұрын

@@T--xk3hf Just Google his name and the band name and get back to me. ✊🏻

@bryyhuh3039

10 ай бұрын

@@T--xk3hf he is

@johnblanco4200

10 ай бұрын

@@T--xk3hf keep ur ignorant opinions to urself

My childhood friend and I used to listen to Tears For Fears going surfing in St. Augustine Fl. We spent lots of great times in the early 80s and he ended up dieing in a turbo prop plane crash while on a site seeing trip. I was so upset and cried over my high school friend. One day, maybe 10 years after his passing I went into the Walmart while going boating. I see Jason's mom and she recognized me immediately and she ran and gave me a giant hug and cried on me. She knew how much we played together as childhood friends. It was good to see her and I told her how sorry I was to hear of Jason's passing. His mom told me he always spoke of riding dirt bikes and having fun with me. So......every time I hear Tears For Fears.......I am reminded of memories of two boys climbing trees, riding bikes, playing football, swimming in the creek, skipping stones, fishing and listening to TFF....... Your song took me back to 1987-88 and I still get to think of my dear friend Jason. R.I.P........

@dylanosullivan7845

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck man, that was hard to read. I can only imagine how hard it was to live. I'm sorry to hear about that. At least you have a way of reminiscing about the good times. I hear it said that people wish they would be told when they're in the good times before their gone, I think that's the beauty of life, we must treat every day like it's the good days. Stay strong brother.

@GGEMZ00

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. So beautiful to have had a friend like that. He gave you lasting and loving memories. Music has such a way of transporting us back in time. God, we loose people so easily sometimes. They pirouette in and out of our lives. God bless them.

@aidan6623

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that, may your friend Rest In Peace.

@normangriffin8115

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your story of Jason and the cherished memories that you shared. Music is our time machine, returning us to our youth. As if it were yesterday.

@brettadkins4698

3 жыл бұрын

I teared up reading that. Cheers mate.

That is insane. I'm still learning how to rub my belly and pat my head at the same time.

@danielishere734

4 жыл бұрын

It's not your Belly you're rubbing though!

@DDRUTOU

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Moose, you win the comment of the week

@counciousstream

4 жыл бұрын

Practice practice practice. Start simple and add complexity after you master the simple. For a real challenge, vary the direction that you are rubbing both your head and your belly. Then add a foot tap, then vary the foot tap. After that add a cluck with your tongue. Show this to friends and they will have you committed. It all starts with practice.

@nuttybangerz

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielishere734 NASTY 😆

@rljung

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

The rythm never stops, the bass never stops, and still manage to get all the melody and guitar solo in! AMAZING!

@TheJoshA

4 жыл бұрын

dtadeo2006 lol..... go figure

@thegardenofeatin5965

4 жыл бұрын

Guitar has six strings. Guitarist has ten fingers. Guitarist has the guitar outnumbered and surrounded.

@chrisstory1970

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy Emmanuel would be impressed by this youngster. Well done.

@ellisgill1337

4 жыл бұрын

Pure INSANITY

@davidryder5082

4 жыл бұрын

That boy good

I’ve been playing guitar over 20 years . This sort of stuff is by far the best you can get out of an acoustic guitar. It’s outrageous how good this is . Super human

Kent: “Mom, I’m gonna play a Tears for Fears song and make people want to throw away their guitars.” Kent’s Mom: “Fine, but you better wear a jacket, honey.”

@denniskaniatobe8383

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@shustyrackleford_710

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting a funny original comment!

@henrybeceiro3712

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I’ve re-read your post about a dozen times and still think it’s the funniest comment on YT. Cheers!

@antorio

3 жыл бұрын

you must be a genius 🤣

@pedromedrano3779

3 жыл бұрын

I gotta say that i appreciate it when someone makes me laugh, and you are appreciated. Pretty original.

Imagine being at a party and this guy whips out a guitar and starts to play. Best party of all time.

@NeuronalAxon

4 жыл бұрын

I'd worship him.👍

@cmc5207

4 жыл бұрын

If this happened in the movie Animal house and Bluto came walking down the stairs and heard this, no guitar smash whatsoever.

@andyfromtoystory9000

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Calvert id be livid

@AGKyran

4 жыл бұрын

Now I want to learn this and go to a party.

@malthus101

4 жыл бұрын

you need to go to more parties.

I am a retired public school choral director. 30 years of teaching parts and dealing with accompaniments. I did my 5 to 6 years of playing bass in a band (we actually played gigs every weekend). I understand the complexity of music and how every musician has to do their part correctly or the music will fall apart. I just watch this with my jaw hanging low, "holy f*&k" whispered from lips and wanting listen to the original again to see if really did do all parts on one instrument. TRULY IMPRESSED

@keenancookson8641

3 жыл бұрын

🤣I love your comment. Holy f*&k, indeed.

@Rich13canada

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have your credentials, but my jaw hanging low, "holy f*&k" whispered from lips and wanting listen to the original again to see if really did do all parts on one instrument. TRULY IMPRESSED

@coremember1234

3 жыл бұрын

@Bob Lazar thanks for the insult I guess. Promise you I'm well aware or ,Atkins,Merle Travis and the like. I was simply amazed at the skill level of someone so young and that be was performing this style in contemporary music, some of which would be difficult with 5 musicians.

@Jeorge_Supero

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think this is the new generation of guitar playing. I never thought that fingerstyle would evolve further like this. This kid is just so smart or maybe genuis I think or gifted. Whatever he is, He is extraordinary for me.

@martinmartin8666

3 жыл бұрын

70s to 80s trash rock bands?this was released in 85..so this music is trash to you?then what do you call the music of today?..and can you please site where the audio and video doesn't match?

This legitimately one of the most beautiful renditions of any song I've ever heard

Not one note over played. Brilliant.

No matter where you are and where you’re from, this type of playing is such a wonderful way to listen to, so relaxing. And I wish people stop comparing who’s better, just enjoy the music and talent of all these individuals all over the world.

@dire12343

4 жыл бұрын

I know bro.. funny how people compare who dont know the first thing about music.. only thing they km ow is what they hear... I hate talking about music with people.. cause everyone is a fuckin critic..

@rimmersbryggeri

4 жыл бұрын

So you are suggesting they got to this level without any work? That's what you say by using the word talent.

@dire12343

4 жыл бұрын

@@rimmersbryggeri I know u weren't speaking about my comment. But let me ask why would any musician join a talent show in that case?

@rimmersbryggeri

4 жыл бұрын

@@dire12343 Has nothing to do with it. That's like saying why did people call bill cosby a role model.

@wayneyarbroughjr.7190

4 жыл бұрын

If you are referring to my comment, I am a musician and play classical music on guitar. Im not some rando commenting. I’m a pretty good judge of arrangements.

Cannot stop watching this. Every single nuance of the song is right here in his two hands.

@tonyjlorns1727

4 жыл бұрын

Steven absolutely 👍

@DiscoFang

4 жыл бұрын

Not too much, not too little.

@gambler213

4 жыл бұрын

He did a great job !

@user-ys9to2ie7k

4 жыл бұрын

Except every nuance isn't in his right or left hand it is a pre-recorded Loop or dubbed over. One just has to listen to the procussions on the guitar and strings being slapped.

@cmarley314

4 жыл бұрын

I miss the shuffle rhythm from the bass/kick and the offbeat triplet hat. And the echo effect.

The thing I like about Kent is that the song comes first. He has incredible techniques, but he doesn't use them for the purpose of showing off. Just a very musical guy who happens to be one of the best out there!

@rirrid5662

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

The fact he wears his jacket is like: 'come on Kent, play one more thing before you leave' -Hmm okay but quick

@leonardodavinci5421

3 жыл бұрын

😂

I came home from a very long, difficult day at work in a truly foul mood. A glass of red wine and before the first sip I found this. Pure bliss!!! 14 hours of stress and grief relieved in under four minutes! Pure magic!

@Crommy5

4 жыл бұрын

Throckmorton, I’ll have what you’re having!

@FluffyBunny9002

4 жыл бұрын

I also relieved 14 hours of stress in under 4 minutes but this is not how I did it.

@maxcactus7

4 жыл бұрын

@@FluffyBunny9002 Please share!

@FluffyBunny9002

4 жыл бұрын

@@maxcactus7 ...ugh...you sure? Lol

@marcusjahnke9287

4 жыл бұрын

And hope in humanitet restored.

Incredible dexterity and the way his thumb is independent of his other fingers is mind blowing. Incredible control.

@paulrogers6037

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy Emmanuel has espoused at length about that pesky thumb. LOL

@furqueue9590

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's like he practised it or something

@iiliiliiliil3444

4 жыл бұрын

@@furqueue9590 Dude, what is a practice and where can i get it

@furqueue9590

4 жыл бұрын

@@iiliiliiliil3444 play your tune. Play it again. Repeat.

私は５０代のおばさんだからわかるのですがけんとのセンスの良い選曲とフィンガースタイルの技術はとにかく私の年代のミュージシャンの目をハート型にしちゃうようです。

How is it possible that I've never heard Kent before now! I have been living under a rock!! Mind blowing talent!

@YaoEspirito

10 ай бұрын

And all his covers are at this level.

This is an outstanding arrangement, but the most mind-blowing part of this for me is how good the *groove* and *feel* is of his playing. It's one thing to be able to play all the notes, and it's another to play them in a way where people can't help but bob their heads and tap their feet. Bravo, dude.

@Marnee4191

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. A lot of times, I start watching these videos, and appreciate their skill, but get bored half-way through. Not this one! I just sat and listened.

@annettekoch3766

4 жыл бұрын

So true, he is fantastic!

@David-cm4ok

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's the backbone of the song. To piece it all together is fantastic, great feel.

@babscabs1987

4 жыл бұрын

He captures the spirit of the song so well

@Patata0ke

4 жыл бұрын

yes also a fan of him. The transitions are very smooth on every adlibs.

He makes it sounds like there are more than one guitar playing. Every notes is cleanly picked.

@eliandiaz7094

3 жыл бұрын

That's literally what fingerstyle is about

@pinoyekis

3 жыл бұрын

Roland Orzabal (and Curt Smith) would be very proud.

Kent Rules the Guitar World!

That's not only talent we see, But also a young man with a great taste in music! :)

@leluthor5357

4 жыл бұрын

Thats what i thought too. His choice of piece of music

@surewin1773

4 жыл бұрын

This!

@ttigger74

4 жыл бұрын

and fingernails like Lo Pan.

@victorlgcarvalho

4 жыл бұрын

So true!

@erichyde2581

4 жыл бұрын

Not to be outdone by his taste in nail acrylic.

What really hurts is that he didn't even pretend it's difficult to play!

@pippipster6767

4 жыл бұрын

Guitar face free zone 👌

@HaZeEurope91

3 жыл бұрын

talented peoples flowstate will always chock others, even make them jelous ew

@oliverlebt6250

3 жыл бұрын

@I Em Hoo I Iz Do you mean, not difficult for him or not difficult at all.

@artistaloca4

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂🤣😎

@artistaloca4

3 жыл бұрын

@I Em Hoo I Iz 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 That wasn't even a good save!! 🤣🤣😂😂😭😭😭

Alternate tunings on guitar allows for so many unique options on songs we believed could only be played one way. Good job with this one.

Now that's the level of talent that should be front and centre. It comes from years and years of practice, self-discipline, developing your skills, and then making it look all so easy. It's so on another level to most of what we see shared on KZread and other Social Media, that is easy for the uninitiated to just scroll on by. No trickery, no clever editing, just an ultimate mix of talent, skill and musicianship. Thanks for sharing, Kent!

This guy is AMAZING. He's an entire band. If anyone deserves to make a living from YT videos, it's this man.

No song encapsulates the essence of the 80's like this one, and this is an excellent take on it. Nicely done!

@informationstationjw

4 жыл бұрын

Nostalgic moment here

@luckyprepper8221

4 жыл бұрын

indeed just WOW

@christophergambino3934

4 жыл бұрын

Don't you forget about me _ Simple Minds Cruel Summer - BannanaRama

@deasttn

4 жыл бұрын

I ran. Flock of Seagulls Take on Me. Aha Jump. Van Halen Beat It. Michael Jackson Born in the USA. The Boss

@christophergambino3934

4 жыл бұрын

@@deasttn And I raaaannn, I ran so far away....

Kent, I was in my 20s when this song came out and has been one of my favorites ever since. You light up my heart and face with a big smile hearing you play it with such perfection..👍

He even nailed the guitar solo. Incredible.

This is the kid that inspired me to throw my guitar in the trash.

@DB_Cooper.

4 жыл бұрын

He should be the kid who inspires you to pick it up and enjoy it as you did the first time you banged out for favourite chord.

@TheAmacniadh

4 жыл бұрын

Have a thumbs up sir. Best comment here.

@shawnjoyce3757

4 жыл бұрын

@@DB_Cooper. Mad love for all the money you took.

@zombiedude25

4 жыл бұрын

the only musician you should ever fear being better than, is the one you were yesterday

@marcusdurai

4 жыл бұрын

hahahah

Unbelievably flawless, clean, and the arrangement with the rhythm section is genius. Nothing short of a guitar master class.

@daddymcpapi7520

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment I've read

@philnicol8072

4 жыл бұрын

@@daddymcpapi7520 Rhythm, groove, and tempo is spot on . 3 instrumentalists in one !

This kid is gifted. His talent is so out of this world!

It's refreshing to see a young person embracing the classics and doing it so well.

Jesus. He even did the backing vocal melody on the 'so sad they had to fade it' line.

@davidartreides3932

4 жыл бұрын

I know, right!!!

@mikegrady5669

4 жыл бұрын

Angmering. I know right?!? This kid is sick!

@ryanfoster8909

4 жыл бұрын

Right

@chuumeh1253

4 жыл бұрын

for real.

He's gonna rule the world with his unsurpassed technique and sense of arrangement.

I just don’t understand why anyone would put a thumbs down to something this good! If you truly like the original version of this song, how the hell could you not like this???? He hits EVERY note and still keeps the rhythm with ease!!!! Amazing job Kent!!!!! I love your music!!!

@mikeodom5149

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely right , I listen to this often and it’s like the best guitar piece I’ve ever heard . I just can’t see anyone topping this perfection

@AntonVanDerSar

4 ай бұрын

it's just a schtick. There is a lot of skill involved...but it annoys the crap out of guitar plyers. Everybody knew some guy in college who did this stuff. Then the rest of us would jam tf out while he went to the quad to play for girls. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!!! To each his Dulcinea.)

Doing something difficult that looks easy is defined genius. We are witnessing one here.

He nailed every single tonal nuance in the entire song. Wonderful cover.

80’s magic captured perfectly creating a warm homely feel inside

The independence of Kent's right thumb blows my mind.

Verse 1] Welcome to your life There's no turning back Even while we sleep We will find you [Chorus] Acting on your best behaviour Turn your back on Mother Nature Everybody wants to rule the world [Verse 2] It's my own design It's my own remorse Help me to decide Help me make the [Chorus] Most of freedom and of pleasure Nothing ever lasts forever Everybody wants to rule the world [Bridge] There's a room where the light won't find you Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down When they do, I'll be right behind you [Chorus] So glad we've almost made it So sad they had to fade it Everybody wants to rule the world [Instrumental Interlude] [Chorus] I can't stand this indecision Married with a lack of vision Everybody wants to rule the- Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it One headline, why believe it? Everybody wants to rule the world All for freedom and for pleasure Nothing ever lasts forever Everybody wants to rule the world

Coming from someone who has been playing guitar over 30 years, this is mind blowing. You just played 8 different instrument and vocal parts on one guitar, at once. Wow.

@Livinghighandwise

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I feel ya. Just when I think I'm starting to get pretty good I find a kid like this on KZread to beat me back down to reality. I'm truly just a happy hack :)

@fabiandaja6137

2 жыл бұрын

I do not belive that you have been playing guitar for 30 years.I just dont. Im 16 and have 4 years playing 😒 (i havent played that much like once a week for fun ) And with just these 4 years i can play this song exactly like him.It would take me max 10days And you who have been playing for 30 years call this mind blowing?!😑 You’re eaither uteraly garbage at guitar which i dont think any human can be this bad or youre lying to compliment the boy. Dude ive seen that same sentence so many times by now.Its in every comment section featuring music.Its becoming annoying,30 years is so exaggerated.

@agtronic

2 жыл бұрын

@@fabiandaja6137 We all improve at different rates. Some of us never improve. Some of us spend 30+ years noodling the same old licks while others spend years studying music religiously. What applies to me does not apply to you. If you can play what this young man is playing in this video, you should be putting up videos because people will want to see it. People love to watch talented people do what they are good at. For your information, I started playing guitar at age 7 and I am turning 42 in November. You do the math! ✌️I don’t need to diminish anyone else to extend a compliment to the author of this video. It takes serious skill to arrange a multi-instrument song into something that can be played by one person on a guitar, abs then to execute that arrangement… this is seriously impressive stuff, regardless of how young he is.

@jyewhin

2 жыл бұрын

@@fabiandaja6137 How about you post a video to show us?

@harrisongelles685

2 жыл бұрын

@@fabiandaja6137 you are full of it you troll!

This is honestly one of the most impressive things I have ever heard someone play on guitar

@TheLuckyjoenga

4 жыл бұрын

Liam2930 agree! I can't help but sing along with his playing!

@justacinnamonbun8658

4 жыл бұрын

Random dude: I play the piano. Kent: I can play an acoustic guitar just like a piano, hold my bubble tea.

I go back and listen to this like way frequently.

Faithful to the original, unbelievable rhythm and timing, clean notes and incredible voicings. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Love how you nail the guitar solo section while keeping the rhythm going - one of my favorite solos in any pop song!

@mattbailey7049

4 жыл бұрын

"Nail"...fingerpicking pun intended?

@dculp9284

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattbailey7049 haha! no - I wish I did! :)

@jackmegale9290

4 жыл бұрын

For sure man. Such a great solo and a great rendition of it here. The outro guitar solo for this song is also one of my favorites, for some reason its so slept on!

@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084

4 жыл бұрын

Nail! I get it lol

@jasonnichols906

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing! I was really enjoying the groove, but when he nailed the solo (also one is my faves) and kept the rhythm going....

His timing and rhythm is spot on

The arrangement of this song is maybe the most impressive part, and that’s saying a ton

@texasfossilguy

4 жыл бұрын

Its by Andy McKee not this kid.

@RonTimmonsM1

4 жыл бұрын

Watching him play the bass lines, keep the rhythm and play the other lines... I'm not worthy. This is my favorite video of 2020 so far

I am always amazed at the ability of great finger stylists like this gentleman here. Being able to play all that on one guitar and do it flawlessly is mind boggling.

I can't believe how consistent he keeps the rythm and melody through out the whole song. Absolutely phenomenal playing.

I never knew that was even possible. Almost sounds like multiple guitars. Mind blowing.

@Ratboy2004

4 жыл бұрын

This is off the charts shit. I've never seen 3 instruments played like this.

@inkedskindeep9941

4 жыл бұрын

Some people are just more talented than others. It happens some times.

@markolges

4 жыл бұрын

Look up Tommy Emanuel . With the song Classical Gas . It will bow you away .

@dazzlecleans

4 жыл бұрын

@@markolges I just watched Tommy Emmanuel like you suggested. Wow! You guys become one with the guitar. Keep making videos.

@donwilliams9206

4 жыл бұрын

This kid is incredible indeed. Tale a listen/watch Stanley Jordon. He makes one guitar sound like several as he chords and solo at the same time.

This guy is a genius.. What a talent.. So clean and precise. Thanks Kent. For the love of music

@aliancaazul4974

4 жыл бұрын

Its realy.

@Dont_stay_long_k077

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on, wish I could name n shame all the thumbs down, personally KZread need to end Thumbs down, not this guy, but I've seen it upset kids who are gonna be this good.

@rydersnight

4 жыл бұрын

Not even close to the amount of percussion I need. His skill is graceful and Top shelf but I dont feel like he is actually playing as much as performing and I totally got to feel it bro and I don't

@c.jarmstrong3111

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dont_stay_long_k077 im convinced a lot of KZread thumb downs are just people accidently pressing the wrong button

@Patata0ke

4 жыл бұрын

@@c.jarmstrong3111 They thought it's the download button 😂

It sounds like a complete band !!!! Just amazing!! Never skipped a beat.

Here from tiktok, i just had to hear the fill version. Awesome!

You’re brilliant. Anyone who doesn’t like this can go kick rocks

@noelkog3029

4 жыл бұрын

.....barefooted

@autofocus4556

4 жыл бұрын

Or clip their nails

@amad8466

4 жыл бұрын

​@@autofocus4556 Seems like you don't understand utility, and you're caught up on aesthetics. It's fine.

@rangersbaseball2

4 жыл бұрын

Auto Focus spoken like someone who doesn’t play guitar

@autofocus4556

4 жыл бұрын

redama it was joke lol

Excuse me a minute, … had to close my jaw, it's been hanging open for 4 minutes. The most I could do with that guitar might be to hang it on a wall as an interesting décor. You, on the other hand, make it come alive, make it do what it's made to do. I am 72 years old, but I would be honored just to carry your guitar case. You are an amazingly gifted young man. Whatever your goals are in life, don't let anyone stand in your way. You are a blessing. Be safe, young man.

@Marnee4191

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment here! Well said!

@888kaddy

4 жыл бұрын

It's not as hard as it looks. Check out Don Ross and other proponents of piano style fingerstyle guitar playing. I'm 72 as well, but I started at 13 and along the way discovered Michael Hedges.

@miked1355

4 жыл бұрын

@@888kaddy It's more than technical and technique - there's an undeniable level of artistry and soul which can't be taught

@mellowstrings6357

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha lock jaw

@FAB7362

4 жыл бұрын

It's called determination, dedication, focus and personal sacrifice. With those, you will conquer anything. Many hours, days and years of hard work and practice gets results. The majority of the world has varying degrees of ADD so we have no way of achieving this level of playing. To say this young man is gifted it's insulting to his dedication to learning the instrument. Gifted is something you get for little to no effort. I'm not seeing that here, just saying.

You have to be very bright to create something like this. It is pure genius. I wish him every success in the future.

I've been hoping for a cover of Tears For Fears's Head Over Heels. He did such an amazing job with this song. Let's be real. He kills every song he plays. I love all of his covers. Never stop playing Kent!

There are lots of great solo fingerstylists all over KZread. LOTS of them. This young man will exceed them all if he doesn't already. The difference is not just technical ability. It's MUSIC. Many of the other great players can come up with technically great arrangements, but only a select few create music that I want to hear again, as opposed to just technically proficient chops I can appreciate as a fellow guitarist. Kent, thank you for the music. Keep playing man, keep growing.

@Jvarls14

4 жыл бұрын

Agree I love watching the other guitarists, but I come back to Kent’s videos almost every day just to listen to music. So groovy love it.

@maxstone9780

4 жыл бұрын

“As a fellow guitarist.” LMAO

@JohnBoxWagen

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@nuttybangerz

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxstone9780 whats wrong with that? Lol don't hate bro, appreciate 😌

@algarcia3027

3 жыл бұрын

Warren Kramer Amen Bro!

Looks like a 13-year-old, but sounds like a +700-year-old zen master who's been playing ever since he got his first Lute back in the 13th century. Quite the legend, really.

@buckshooter4328

4 жыл бұрын

Well said lol

@soggyraccoon

4 жыл бұрын

He's 16

@buckshooter4328

4 жыл бұрын

@@soggyraccoon wow

@drac3650

4 жыл бұрын

If he's 701 how the fuck he gonna get a lute in the 13th century? Assuming he needs to be atleast 3 years old to get a lute he'd be at the very least 724 years old.

@sethellis7615

4 жыл бұрын

@@drac3650 the lute was brought to Europe in the 13th century from Spain. Thats how the fuck he got one.

This is the best solo orchestra on a guitar I've ever heard.

HOLY COW!! This song was on repeat on the radio in the mid 80's, know it so well. You represented it perfectly.

Funny how certain songs can bring back vivid memories of one’s childhood.

@nickhorn8296

4 жыл бұрын

Man I’ve been going through the same things. As I’ve grown older, I’ve only gotten more emotional

@FluffyBunny9002

4 жыл бұрын

This usually makes me think of Dennis Miller's show on HBO from back when I was a kid.

Tears For Fears would be impressed.

@j.w.matney8390

4 жыл бұрын

Roland Orzabal (father is from Spain) grew up playing flamingo guitar-you can hear the influence in many of his songs. And yes, I agree that he would be impressed.

@john84896

4 жыл бұрын

Tears couldn’t play like this if a gun were put to there head/heads

@froter1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they would

@wearetemporary

4 жыл бұрын

john84896 nor if a gun were not put to their head.

@fairwitness7473

4 жыл бұрын

Chuck Norris would be impressed.

Absolutely excellent. Really beautiful sounds, timing. Just pure musical ingenuity.

When I hear Kent play tunes I'v never payed much attention to, it's then I realize how damn good they really are! He is such a masterful interpreter of popular song. Beautifully played and arranged with heart and soul!!

I've convinced myself that Kent is the main character of an epic anime. He has a hidden sensei, a teacher that had a dream to combine the best finger style techniques and play them simultaneously, creating the ultimate guitar finger style ever to be seen in the world. But to learn the technique would require to completely unlearn the guitar, from the feel of the chords and scales to the flow of the strums and riffs. The teacher searched high and low, and found no one worthy or capable of inheriting this new style. He had almost given up hope, and resigned that the style would only be in his dreams and never see the light of day, until one day he took a young child under his wing - Kent Nishimura. This child was a rare talent. He could feel the rhythm. He could make the guitar sing. He could resonate completely, from soul to soul, to be truly one with the song. From an early age, he had mastered all the techniques of finger style, from intricate chucks and slaps, to precise pull offs and delicate tap harmonics. Then one day, the teacher gave him his last assignment, that if he could play it, he could officially surpass his sensei and become master. 4 pieces of music were in front of him, 4 different scores. "Play these all at once, using everything that you have learned" the teacher commanded. And then he was gone. The difficulty! Just playing the first phrase, with the base and the voice together, was like nothing Kent had ever done before. He couldn't do it. He wanted to give up! But, that first phrase, when he played it, the music... it truly came alive. It filled the room and was like nothing he ever felt before. Kent was moved by the music. He determined to go on, not for his own sake, but for the music's sake. He persevered, completing phrase after phrase, until one day, his teacher returned. "Play this music for me." And Kent played, and the music came alive. The notes danced off the sheets, and for one minute, the whole world was lost in the sound of it. A new style, the pinnacle of finger guitar, had been born. A tear rolled down the teacher's cheek. His dream was complete.

@byronbranch4645

4 жыл бұрын

Ahaha you went overboard with that 🤣. Like he's the Ichigo of guitar.

@aniketshival8088

4 жыл бұрын

Man , I read it like a manga , epic

@casper64

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my God cringe

@kevtekmagnum

3 жыл бұрын

And you Spencer, seem to have quite the gift of story telling. 🤣 Nice...

@ResistanceAintFutile

3 жыл бұрын

One Guitar Man!

Kent, its time to record your Tears for Fears cover. Hold on, let me grab my windbreaker

@MikeBaas

4 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious, hahahahahha!

@Runner9264

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@kojakdurham

4 жыл бұрын

I needed his windbreaker... wait for it...'cause I was blown away!

@pugsnhogz

4 жыл бұрын

@@kojakdurham lol

@teslagoth9401

4 жыл бұрын

Hawt

Came here to learn, ended up just watching the whole cover, absolutely fantastic.

Awesome performance capturing every nuance of the original. Just beautiful!

Kid warmed my heart like a bowl of chicken soup on a cold gloomy day. Mad skills

makes me want to lay down in the sand and quietly dissolve into the ocean

@catfishkilla2950

4 жыл бұрын

I want to dissolve in the ocean too. Sounds so blissful.

@geevagyok

4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to do a thumbs up to your comment, but there is already 69 likes. Too perfect. I'm sorry :)

@homoerectus744

4 жыл бұрын

That was so mellow.i like the way you play.even felt a sense of the time when the song came out.bravo.

I've been following this young man since the first time I heard him play in yt and I never miss a single upload, He really is a musical genius in a guitar rendition of every song he covers. He make sure to cover all the instruments and vocals in a song what a joy to hear every note, bass, lead, beat and solo/bending vocals. Deserve a place in music industry of yt. keep it coming sir kent genius.

Man... - you are a true guitar master! I have never heard a better interpreter of famous song covers. You have such a good ability to hear and recreate the particular song just as it sounds. There are many virtuose guitar players, but noone sounds like you. It seems like you have found a perfect ballance between expressing your guitar skill and combining it with true sound of each song. Its allmost unbelievable how you are able to do that. Keep on man! 🙏

That is amazing, this young man has just “nailed” one of the most difficult guitar solos of all time. He played the whole song without missing a beat. wow!

@mrfester42

4 жыл бұрын

The guy is amazing BUT this piece has nothing to do with a "solo". He wasn't playing any solo. He was playing a full composition.

@tropicalstorm339

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrfester42 He played *solo* within a *solo* .

The 49 dislikes are from people who can’t play Wonderwall

@handico77

4 жыл бұрын

How can any human in their right mind dislike this music?

@craignichols4634

4 жыл бұрын

No way you can’t like this! Incredible!

@RonTimmonsM1

4 жыл бұрын

Anyone who dislikes this is soulless

@jonathanhandsmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Brendon Thompson lol! You're right.

@davidbelen7199

4 жыл бұрын

Yo, for real. Why not inspiration some people are to lazy thats why they suck instead of trying they wanna bring others down.lil homey over here aint going down. This dude is freaking good. I wonder how he would play wonder wall

I’m in awe,with every new post ,but this has had me rewatch over and over .Thankyou Kent. I’m very glad you are so young ,many more performances.

Bass, melody, harmony, percussion. Kent uses every piece of the instrument to express this beautiful music.

I think this kid has the answer to world peace. what a musician!

@KabobHope

4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely relaxing. I'd buy the download.

@LocalLannister

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty ironic as the meaning behind the song is about over ambition and destroying the world in attempt to be a world leader. Fits right in with the state of the world right now then🤣

@KabobHope

4 жыл бұрын

@@LocalLannister It's really a timeless and timely song isn't it? It's actually pretty pessimistic.

@LocalLannister

4 жыл бұрын

Kabob Hope yeah bro I agree but in the best way possible

It used to take a multi-member band to play this song. No it only takes one Kent.

perfection with no expression in his face, this is totally out of this world

How are there 703 dislikes?!? Were you even watching? This was amazing!

@gus4442

2 жыл бұрын

Envy is a terrible thing.

@rirrid5662

Жыл бұрын

Well he did cause them to smash their guitars..

@johnanderson2451

Жыл бұрын

Sam , don’t give them satisfaction of acknowledgment , they probably don’t like themselves

Whaaaaaaaat did I just stumble onto aka KZread algorithm is dialed in.

That's the most relaxing thing I've ever heard in my life 😌

@deekay2

4 жыл бұрын

As relaxing as Cannibal Corpse?

One of my all-time favorite songs played amazingly well - Thanks for sharing!

演奏の安定感が凄い、原曲に忠実で変な着色が無く聴きやすい。

Me: Don't you think we should wait till the band gets here? Kent: I got you fam

@sevenn7pure

3 жыл бұрын

This made me literally lol 🤣😂

this is what modern acoustic style should sound like. clean, composed, modest

This is phenomenal. What a song, what a performance

amazing performance

He had to create this, There was no sheet music for something like this. Mad respect for the talent this young man has shown

@tfurubay

4 жыл бұрын

mrshelfsong great insight.

@polymathing

4 жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful arrangement and incredibly done. It is possible to find a solo piano arrangement and reverse engineer it to your instrument. I used to do it with many different types of genres on bass.

@leonpetersen7346

4 жыл бұрын

He does all his own arrangements......part of his genius

Absolutely perfect as an arrangement Beautiful and inspiring Enjoy the years ahead of great music making Your talent is uplifting us all

You just made us 80s baby's really proud...thank you 🙏 for covering one of our childhood theme...

Brilliant! One of my favorite songs done with justice!

ケント君のギターは、どの曲もずーっと聴いていたいと思わされるギター🎸✨ 原曲のイメージそのままの素晴らしいアレンジ💘リズムの心地よさとグルーブ感♪♬♪♬ １日中ずーっと聴いていても聞き飽きない。 本当に素晴らしいギタリストだと思います✨😆👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

@kaeru2013

4 жыл бұрын

Madoka 本当に仰るとおりです。私も彼のすばらしい音なしには落ち着かないほどになりました。まるで彼はギターが最高に唄うボイシングの奥義を体得しているかのようです。

absolutely crushed it. reminded me of my love for this song

Thank you for sharing your love of the guitar with us Kent.

Love this young man’s arrangements and playing. Just superb.