20 Good Reasons, Rai on grand piano

Rai Thistlethwayte of Thirsty Merc performs 20 Good Reasons, from the Slideshows album on Stuart & Sons grand piano at Albert Studios, Sydney

[@aeronaut0195]

Look, kids, a true musician!

[@memoo6421]

Piano is beautiful, the voice is lacking he should accompany people

[@georgehiggins1320]

@@memoo6421 Depends on what you like. Some people like his voice.

[@kinggimped]

@@memoo6421 tf you even talking about, Rai's voice is like butter

[@ManuelGarcia-vo6ee]

@@kinggimped besides, his voice and the piano are one toghether , one just can't judge for separate

[@loverlyme]

@@memoo6421 You're so wrong. He's obviously doing a trial on the S&S piano so he's probably concentrating on this more. Either way, you're wrong.

[@TheBaldMan28]

Rai is one of the most incredible musicians I've ever heard. Such an amazing talent and has changed my life through his art. Ive payed for every album. So much Respect for your influence Rai.

[@kbewilson]

Rai Thistleswaite is one of Australia's most talented musicians. A shame so many people have no idea.

[@hadrianus6013]

I used to come here sometimes I feel sad, lonely or exhausted. This song reminds me of my 20's. Alone, cold and hopeless. His voice and melody make my cold heart warm. Thanx Rai. From your old fan of South Korea.

[@matteoasioli]

14 years on, still listening on repeat. This is a 360 degrees musician.

[@ambonick1]

Rai you're a bloody legend - In the class of Elton John and Billy Joel if only the rest of the world could see it

[@nezkeys79]

This song is on par with don't look back in anger lol

[@zahni4011]

Every year around this time I always come back to listen to this version

[@theCasp3rShow]

should of released this as the original version. so amazing

[@troybartolo5856]

Fucking awesome man listen to this song many times in the good times and the bad

[@Kurnelius1252]

Still on repeat in 2019? Yeah same

[@juanelfuango5250]

No protools, no laptops, no AI, just music by an absolute pro.

[@Bozz1992]

Timeless Australian Music, very under appreciated. Music today isn’t like this!

[@jamesvawser2137]

Here enjoying this in 2021

[@kxy1983s]

I said this a year or so ago, but i still cant believe that this has less than 50k hits, this is a tremendous rendition. It deserves more airplay

[@GRRecla]

Still one of my all time fave songs. Such musicianship, talent and raw emotion!

[@jacksimpsonmusic]

My father and I listened to this recording a few years back. Recently he passed away. It’s a strange feeling that I’m going through. This song just became a lot more important in my life. “I lost everything when I lost you”

[@sharongroat8103]

How the fuck has this only1 169k View's and only 1.2k likes One of the most talented Australian ever Amazing singer songwriter Real Good music is rarely played on the Radio Love thirty merc Absolute gun musos

[@xxxxjet1982xxxx]

Rai and the guys from TM are musical geniuses. Never stopped listening to their music and a dream come true to see them play live, up close and personal at the Blue Cattle dog. I had to pinch myself it was so awesome.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

This genre of music is often tried with disastrous results (someone banging on a piano and shouting a song) , this however is the exception. I cannot critisize this at all. This is genuine music. This is a hard working musician. It makes complete sense.

[@nezkeys79]

Honestly he is a one in a million genius as far as im concerned. Hes also wearing a deep purple t shirt 👌😍😂❤. I can listen to his heaviest rock song then something from go nuts album then skylark video and all are just amazing to the point of forgetting about everything haha

[@darrenw295]

I’ve been visiting this video for years now - so fucking impressive

[@sylviadowdall9731]

this is musical-talent in its rawest form. The dynamics and piano technique is something you're born with. You can't learn what he does in this video its second nature to him and it is fucking beautiful to watch!

[@leif5046]

Mind-blowing skills. Giving me the chills. So glad I stumbled upon your channel.

[@VivianSessoms]

OMG, I can't even breathe, he's amazing..

[@slta3781]

I'm not a musician but i respect and love listening to Rai and TM. My wife hates you though because i stay up when i should be in bed to listen to you guys play on TB. Come together and mouse trap heart live, best ever.

[@yvettestaelens9995]

Only discovered the genius that is Rai, 6 months ago. Love this song - heartfelt and superbly written and played. How did he know that some 39 years ago I appeared at the door of a beautiful man at Exeter Uni, hiding from a boyfriend...then we lost each other...a moment of deep regret...

[@syroyid]

fantastic piano playing and vocals

[@PlastiqueTheBand]

If only our society could be sophisticated enough to appreciate real and talented music. We play covers to keep ourselves alive, but we sooo dig this talent... great stuff Rai. An inspiration to all of our original projects.

[@mitchbaldwin5810]

You are my idol Rai... was at Nothshore Tav and you are awesome..!.... my hero !!

[@mitchbaldwin5810]

+Mitch Baldwin I am teaching myself piano because of you and Coldplay.... i Bought a C113 Yamaha and play everyday... your music and love of the keyboard enthuse me !....

[@HarryHodgman]

I fell in love with the arrangement, his playing, his voice, and then I noticed it's a fucking Stuart & Sons piano - A M A Z I N G!

[@bayneriles7263]

i love how the guy recording is like "ok, cool" at the end whilst i'm too amazed to say anything!

[@chrisw1953]

Liked Thirsty Merc soon as I heard the first album..tight band lot's of talent and Rai is very talented with singing/writing.guitar/piano..strings to the front..

[@belindaaskew]

cant stop playing this... love it so much.

[@yvettestaelens]

genius - and such a heartfelt rendition ....

[@matteoasioli]

Still listening to this, 12 years on.

[@Taylorsheridanmusic]

Such an amazingly well written, composed, performed and presented song. CHILLS

[@alecbott2526]

To be honest, Ive never been a huge fan of thirsty merc but this is music in its purest form. Phenomenal piano skills and the man has outstanding vocals. The level of respect I have for this performance pain's me lol.

[@tinagill3747]

Words cannot describe how this song moves me, but still please let me try. My toes curl. My heart beats a little faster, every single cell in my body tingles with every perfectly pitched, breathy and magnificently controlled raspy word you sing. Oh you sing and boy did I just say YOU CAN SING? Rai I love you (too much?) lol.

[@darrenw295]

One of my favourite videos on KZbin. Frequent visitor.

[@louisecrowder55]

I so love the start of this song on piano, just incredible. My stresses dance away, like your fingers over the keys 😍

[@79mundra]

wow rai I cant stop watching this mate your vocals and musicianship is unreal

[@big_chiefy8617]

This is still a masterpiece, Rai in his element. He must really enjoy his own time, especially during lockdown. To be able to produce such perfection and for us viewers to be treated to it, I can only thank him for such beauty.

[@steverayward]

This is a masterpiece.

[@charlespester3411]

Holy fuck he killed that piano riff at the start of the song...and omfg his voice...an his chords...actually so good. And acoustic! Hahaha

[@kazz3956]

🎉🎉🎉loved it! Both the cut back solo and backing piano instrumental….Well done.

[@butt3rfly999]

WOW!! Rai, this is soooooooooooo beautiful

[@hylgh]

This is beautiful! I like the original but this is wonderful :)

[@NoSplashBack1]

The piano playing in this song inspires me every time I listen to it. Every single time.

[@travisloughhead]

I love this song so much!! I've been listening and playing it for years and I never get sick of it!

[@nattyboi2]

whoever is the one that disliked this video needs to give us 20 good reasons.

[@Woodsy305]

Amazing. Simply amazing. It almost makes you cry, doesn't it?

[@j.staceymills]

Always LOVE How deep this One Hits Me, lol. True..it does. :-) Thanks For the Magic in This Song!

[@BrocEnRollarts]

the voice and the piano... wow! so finess!

[@darek_kosinski]

wow I don’t understand how this video has so few likes. Great playing - I love the warmth of F# and all the tastefully chosen secondary chords! really gorgeous..

[@deanjackson3097]

Brings me to tears........

[@leighjamieson1856]

Some of the shit on KZbin and it gets a million views, something like this deserves a billion.

[@kismetau]

love this song & his version of Let's Stay Together

[@jkallend]

What a legend

[@kimbojoy]

i have always wanted to play piano like this, the first time i saw/heard this i cried.. it is simply amazing..

[@mbyrne26]

Such an amazing version of this song. I get goosebumps everytime I listen to it. So so amazing. What a talented artist. Well done, you are such an inspiration.

[@philmicale1821]

Farking amazballs Rai. forgot about this gem. Engage sharing.....now.

[@soniclink3518]

i was impressed just by his piano playing but dang son! that's some good stuff!

[@heysnoah123]

it does not get better than this

[@mum2Jemaine]

That piano is gorgeous. Love the choice of wood.

[@javamurniadi6520]

Never underestimate the artistic ability of someone who wears Deep Purple t-shirts

[@Blondie33466]

Love this so much!!!

[@carloo69]

saw them live tonight. this was the encore song 😍💓

[@jeymesongomes]

Perfect Sun Rai!!

[@alienc]

Hard not to think about the one that got away when listening to this. A lot of guys and girls have one or two.. Life is funny we keep relieving our successes and our mistakes until we hopefully get it right.

[@iwannafluff]

i never heard of this guy (or his band o_O) before, but i am so glad i came across this! absolutely beautiful! wow =D

[@BrittanyEliseMb]

I couldn't see them live because I wasn't 18 :'( they're so amazing. Ahhhh I need to see this live!

[@mickiminx]

Incredible song.

[@paulkremastiotis6296]

A truly sad song for those feeling pain

[@theAndrimusic]

A new star is born

[@aeronaut0195]

+Andrea Bernabucci Uhh... Rai and Thirsty Merc have been stars for quite some time now :)

[@nerisseeeee]

Gave me goosebumps...

[@frosty0404]

Outrageously good.

[@annediamond5705]

Love this!!!!!!!!!

[@danny020384]

Top Notch Piano Playingg...Must watch til the end!!..MUST!!!

[@CB-iu6wh]

He's an absolute sensation.

[@TheRayner1989]

absolutely amazing!!!! the best performance!!! =)

[@Justinaghee1604]

Wow, amazing!

[@xoxMONIKAxox]

So amazing.

[@nicoletta067]

omg so fantastic what a true talent

[@nigelcresswell3144]

+Nic Egan seen dez guys live couple weeks ago although not full band brilliant wished he played this version of song but

[@nicoletta067]

+Nigel Cresswell It's a shame that we don't hear more Thirsty Merc on the radio. What is it with Aus radio staions and Aus muso's? Screamo's get airplay - American bands get heaps of airplay = why not our home grown talent. especially when it's so damn good. True musicianship needs to be appreciated here more. Thanks for your response. Go Rai!

[@rodgeComAu]

that's jaw dropping. I'm not a TM fan really, but that's a straight out incredible performance, all the creativity is right there.... damn.

[@costassiachamis9789]

..pure talent.

[@tinagill3747]

Man your GOOD RAI 😍

[@lmuccino119]

This makes me want to play piano so badly.

[@kelly-annlee5638]

Fabulous Rai ♥

[@14231]

Omg it's beautiful!

[@kazere]

beautiful xx

[@misscheriesandoval]

Fuckn beautiful! 1 of my all time fav songs

[@tanepukenga1421]

Rai... Your a piano GOD. That is all

[@DigDeeper_Official]

246K views is criminal....this heals the soul

[@jchan2945]

If he let Alicia Keys do this song, it would blow the f**k up and get this and everyone on the radar. Rai is a gem and he deserves that. It's beautiful like this, but these lyrics need to go global.

[@kaydens6964]

Things wont change.

[@loverlyme]

I just love some of those more unexpected chords. Smooth like silk (not the 'like silk' fabric they produce in China by the way).

[@nezkeys79]

3:02 Michael Jackson "I just can't stop loving you"

[@jarra12345]

@uh0hSpaghettio Itys because all of thirsty merc studied Jazz at the conservatorium. They all are some of the most sort after jazz session players in sydney!! Bass player plays for james morrison!!

[@sutt5828]

Epic well done man!

[@supersteveworld]

Wonderful :)

[@kazere]

epic, love it xox