25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago - Solo Acoustic Guitar (Arranged by Kent Nishimura)

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[@dannyseraphine8087]

Wow….beautifully done Kent. I know Terry is smiling up in heavens! Peace Danny

[@KentNishimuraGuitar]

Thank you so much for your kind comment about this cover song of "25 or 5 to 4" with my original arrangement. I am very honored to know that you as the original drummer of Chicago enjoyed my performance on this video. I did my best especially on guitar solo part of it. I would appreciate it if you could forward my warmest regards to the family of Mr. Terry Kath, if you don't mind.

[@jaikumarvenkatchari3838]

@Danny Seraphin, Sir you are an absolute gentelman. 🙏

[@Jack1843]

the first thing came to mind was Terry

[@stanleynowak9325]

Danny Seraphine, you sir are a class act. I play drums, not as well as you of course. I have always loved your work!

[@thatguypaulsanto]

Beautifully done with Terry's melodies and riffs placed fabulously! Keeping that music alive!...and Danny, drop a line so I can tell you how much your drumming on those records means to me. We have mutuals, including the late BStratton...☮p

[@166Soccerman]

I have been playing guitar for 62 years, after watching this I am taking up knitting instead.

[@JohnRodgers-km6ie]

i went to my first Chicago concert in 1970 54 YEARS AGO guitarist have had fifty years to master Terry Kath's solo, But Kent has Mastered THE HORNS THE DRUMS THE VOCALS AND THE SOLO! Mr. Kath would be amazed! and so am I

[@eightmoonss.r.o.424]

my man is in the zone and isn't even breaking a sweat....on one of the most impressive pieces that i have seen him play. putting this on endless loop.

[@eightmoonss.r.o.424]

that was almost too casual...but that is his style...making being in the zone seem like every day playing. sick.

[@user-oe7fx4uk2l]

If I didnt see this with my own two eyes I wouldnt believe this was possible. This kid absolutely nails every nuance in these songs. The devil is in the details and this kid went into the details and kicked the devil square in the nuts. This is something past amazing. Loss for words here.

[@Lavadx]

I've been a musician for almost 40 years now and I've NEVER seen a talent like yours Kent, ever... God gave you a gift and you have not wasted a single note of it up till this point in your life and I thank you for sharing it... BRAVO!!!

[@jstnxprsn]

Right? I don't even have enough words to describe this cover. But I feel like I might have wasted 50 yrs or so attempting to play this instrument.

[@Lavadx]

@@jstnxprsn Nah, it's not us, it's him... This kid is some kind of next level musical savant/genius that only comes around once in a generation... Truly amazing talent, and I'd bet he's a really nice guy too..

[@shop970]

Keep watching, because he's has a timing & clarity in every song he does. Too incredible, his rich versions of American Pop songs!

[@jstnxprsn]

@@Lavadx Yep, I know. I've been following him since he began on YT. Up until now, I have always thought he was right behind Alexandr Misko as the best acoustic guitarist in the world, but after this, I think he may have pushed out to the best position. Not that it matters, it's not really a competition. They are both beyond brilliant and I'm ready to bury my Les Paul in the backyard - again. LOLOL

[@achimaufachse5925]

I dont know what any god has to do with it. Nobody ever has given anything, you have to work hard to achieve shit like this and not a ferrytale of some endity.

[@lazydog5065]

2:14 that's one of the most amazing feats I've ever seen performed on an acoustic guitar.

[@paolom.6011]

I burst out laughing it was so ridiculously good.

[@Pete-ts9pf]

True statement. Unbelievable

[@glennkoenig6078]

@@paolom.6011 I totally did the same thing, no words can describe this, I challenge anyone, oh my!

[@scottlaplantelaplante990]

As I as listening to this, I began to wonder how he was going to tackle that section. Then it came. Wow.

[@tom20152]

That was crazy good!

[@ChadDoebelin]

you fucking shredded it bro. the world doesnt know it yet, but this young man is one of the greatest guitar players alive right now.

[@chrisdiner7170]

Agreed

[@G8rfan61]

"one of"?!? "right now"?!? "THE" & "EVER"!!!

[@markkubiak8296]

I know it! Kent is so damn good! Good doesn't describe it. Brilliant comes close.

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

Probably ever.

[@twenty4seven368]

Can’t wait what else in store he has for us in the next 40 years!

[@jaikumarvenkatchari3838]

Not in my wildest imagination did I ever think anyone could cover this song. CHICAGO and Terry Kath would be soooo proud and you did it with such aplomb and personal enjoyment. Your talent,skill and taste in music are impeccable Kent sama.

[@Trapper50cal]

Here's the best cover version of 25 or 6 to 4 on record - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5DXoKWFibBop8U - (By MORE than one person)

[@jaikumarvenkatchari3838]

@@Trapper50cal Hi 👋, they are top notch 👌 although in my opinion what they produced was an almost identical reproduction of the original. They would make a fantastic tribute band.

[@Trapper50cal]

@@jaikumarvenkatchari3838 They do...and are on tour in the U.S. - Leonid, the main benefactor and bassist, transcribed/s all of Chicago's songs (every part) by ear.

[@johnmyers5315]

Totally agree that Terry Kath would be awed and impressed. Kent replicated the intricacy of Terry's lead solo with the tonality of fingerstyle acoustic. Kudos Kent, you never cease to amaze with both your arrangements and virtuosity.

[@toddschrocatart]

He didn’t miss one ounce of the vocal emotion either amazing

[@CasperEsmann]

We are not worthy!

[@ddbruno]

As far as I'm concerned, this is the greatest guitar performance ever. I've never seen anything like this before and most likely never will again. Amazing. Thanks, Kent.

[@azzajohnson2123]

Honestly blows my fucking Mind and I can’t stop coming back to it. I even think Tommy Emanuel would struggle to pull that off.

[@bgierat]

He captured all those horn parts?! Insane!!!!!!

[@Bonitomax2186]

It’s not even remotely close. This is by far the most challenging and well executed performances I’ve ever seen. His right hand is out of this world. I cants get enough of it, I watch it often

[@shelceygusek427]

I will never get over the solo spot at approx. 2:10 - 2:40 The literal definition of mind-blowing.

[@mbernard8258]

Wow!

[@notmyrealname2874]

I just sold my guitar....

[@drewfelts4788]

Oh my God that is nuts. I've never seen such a thing. You said it best. Literally mind blown

[@potowogreedo]

I come back to this video every few months and it makes me laugh in amazement every time.

[@lucydayLucida]

Yep. Speechless!

[@jjaypem5154]

25 or 6 to 4 contains one of the great lead guitar lines in rock history. I have seen Chicago play this live in concert about 5 times. Anyone would be proud to be able to duplicate just Terry Kath's brilliant work all by itself. To be able to play his solo note for note (with all but the wah-wah pedal), plus all the horn and rhythm section parts at the same time? Lord have mercy.

[@joslin01]

Are we witnessing the world's greatest guitar player?

[@1oolabob]

This is one of the most rocking songs by the best band of its time at the peak of their greatness. It should be impossible for any one musician on any one instrument to play it this well. First he perfectly evokes the really tight rhythm section, then has his guitar sing the vocal melody with just the right feel and phrasing, and with all of that going on, he still plays the guitar solos perfectly. Not just the best guitarist I've ever heard; also the best musician.

[@alexandrebenois7962]

I've been a guitar player for decades. Before discovering you, I didn't even know it was physically possible to play like this on the instrument.

[@dannyc7839]

It's a looper or overdubs

[@unlvrebelx]

@@dannyc7839 Nothing is looped or overdubbed until 03:48, where he clearly shows he's overdubbing.

[@robertpeters6923]

Truly one of the most outstanding guitar players in the world.

[@YouDude60]

CGP 💯

[@aribob2012]

Totally agree, just amazing, .....

[@annettesjoy]

I agree

[@paperbacktripper66]

I love how Kent puts the tuning in the description so that I can play along with him.

[@bb9938]

Agreed - I've slowed the video down to 500 times slower and I've managed to master the first 20 notes, which covers about 1 second of real time :)

[@paperbacktripper66]

@@bb9938 😂🤣

[@ddbruno]

Good luck with that.

[@marinoderienzo3176]

I have never even tried alternate tuning. Kent really makes "I have never even tried" feel like a boulder chained around my neck and soul.

[@JomariGuitarTV]

2:13 to 2:41 , fingerstyle skills level 9999999999999, percussion , bass , rhythm , and the ultimate fast ad-libs at the same time with a clean sounds wtf kent you are an extreme extra ordinary fingerstyle guitarist you're one of the best fingerstyle guitarist in the whole universe 🤘🤘🤘

[@steamedyam]

The part right after when he starts using his pinky to flick some notes is so creamy

[@peternemeth1777]

What do you say about Naudo? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHStg52riKtql5Y

[@gatortoof]

Base player,drummer, singer, rhythm all one dude! Genius.

[@MasayaYuasa]

この難易度の高いギターソロを、リズム隊、コード感を損なわずにギター一本でアレンジできるんだと、ただただ感動しました。この技を神業と言わずして、何と言ったらいいのか。。。

[@mrwagdog]

The rhythm section was deep in the pocket while the rest of the band kept things moving perfectly.

[@cangrejoarbol3990]

Made me laugh after a long day, thanks haha

[@joeking433]

Rick Beato needs to see this!

[@calvin99991]

Came back to watch this for probably the 30th or 40th time. Still blown away.

[@user-cu2vq6ze5k]

数あるケントさんの素晴らしい演奏 の中でも特にこの曲には震えます！ リアルタイムで聴いていた者にとっては、時代の空気感まで甦ってきます。

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

This beyond unreal. The level of control with all that syncopation has never been reached before this video.

[@musicflyman]

シカゴの「長い夜」レコード持っていたのでよく聞きました。 大編成のブラスロックを一人でアコギ一本で再現するなんて驚きを通り越してます。 イントロで肩と顎がリズムを刻んでいくところはカッコ良すぎます。

[@shawncarter7188]

Kent, your song selection never ceases to make me happy.

[@branrx]

He knows good music

[@stephenfisch615]

This one certainly made me smile.

[@darrellwilliams7996]

I graduated HS in '73...Loved this song!!!! Great job!!!!

[@terryhayward7905]

I can't understand how he managed to play the guitar solos almost note for note while keeping the rhythm and drum beat going, beautiful playing.

[@rickrigney9713]

This should end up with 50 million views i have already viewed it 50 times!

[@the-dave-house-project]

I'm closing on that myself, and sharing it with anyone who'll pay attention. I've listened to Kent all day at work for the past three days and still can't believe what I'm hearing. Lol.

[@katoharu]

瞬間瞬間、息を呑むすごい演奏！！！ ドラム、ベースをキープしながらのソロはもう人間業とは思えない😱

[@mattmoo1007]

The guy is unstoppable. There is NO song out of his reach.

[@khakuda]

The only other time I remember being blown away like this was when I played Van Halen 1 the first time and Eruption came on. That was the moment for every guitar player where they think this just can’t be possible. How is he doing that. I felt that feeling again today.

[@random275]

That was the most amazing playing I have ever seen on an acoustic guitar!! and it was great to listen too.

[@harry2313]

I don't know if you watched any of his previous covers, but if you haven't watch. His fingerings, and style is not short of amazing

[@random275]

@@harry2313 I've watched loads but this one appeals to me the most.:-)

[@daveidmarx8296]

You obviously haven't witnessed Roy Clark yet. I envy you. Enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6nWpKGmbLdoZ6M

[@Bobma0421]

@@daveidmarx8296 there are plenty in Roy's style better than Roy, there's none in Kent's style even close to him. That's the difference

[@MackAxyzz]

...insane ❤ 😎

[@serasmile6026]

Everytime Kent play “ There’s something in my eyes and it happens every time.”

[@KrazyDiamondBar]

Clicked on a KZbin recommendation and did not expect that. Masterful, full stop.

[@timsession6736]

Think about it, this guy is literally, better than a one in a billion talent. How many people on the planet possess this level of precision and capability on the guitar? Answer 1, Kent. The even crazier part, he keeps getting better.

[@mikeberg5003]

Absolutely outstanding. Terry Kath is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists ever and I'm sure if he was still alive he'd be blown away by this.

[@marinoderienzo3176]

Apparently Hendrix held Kath up as one of his inspirations. Wonder what his face would look like today if he were to witness Kent? I'm losing my mind trying to wrap my brain around what I just saw.

[@mikeberg5003]

@@marinoderienzo3176 The internet has so much garbage but then you come across someone as talented as Kent and all is good in the world. And with all that's going on with Russia these days, it's good to know of a Chicago cover band called Leonid and Friends. If you haven't seen their cover of 25 or 6 to 4 check them out and the lead guitarist hits Terry Kath's solo note for note. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5DXoKWFibBop8U

[@robb4357]

I’ve watched this video probably 100 times and it still amazes me..

[@lucapizzamano9285]

You pushed acoustic guitar playing to an unthinkable and perhaps unattainable level!!!!

[@supervette9953]

that's crazy you can play that on one guitar, if you weren't watching it you'd swear that's two guitars playing - very impressive, boy gotz skillz.........

[@rob1248996]

I've been around hundreds (maybe thousands) of guitarists (some VERY famous) and have never seen anything better than this. Keep up the work Kent san.

[@marktheshark27]

This may be one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen done on the guitar

[@harry2313]

Kent blows me away every time, he is amazing, I'd be the first in line to see him live

[@jasonswitzer1748]

Not going to lie. This is sick. It basically destroys my whole argument that piano is the best instrument to play if you don’t have a band because you can play the melody and harmony yourself. Clearly you show how well it can be done on guitar. I’d still argue it’s harder to do on guitar, but the results are incredible. Thanks for the sick videos, dude!

[@mobsquad357]

How does this man not have 1M subscribers?!

[@joseprado3732]

One of the best one man band on acoustic guitar very impressive 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@tanwera]

Kent Nishimura = lead singer + rhythm guitar + bass guitar + lead guitar + drummer perfection.

[@leftyballsac]

Ummm, you forgot horn section!

[@r0flgal0re]

This is simply a masterpiece. Still speechless after 10+ times hearing it.

[@jarrodmontague3424]

Incredible! I’ve found it difficult to explain to a couple non-musicians how special this is. Oh well - at least there’s a lot of people who know giving props here.

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

He even covered the horns section. Incredible!

[@kevinsnyder4425]

@@4rct1c9Ic3m4n and the drums also.! Besides doing all the other sections of the song while playing Terry's guitar solo. It is difficult to play by itself , and with the other parts - incredible !!

[@Sejoevia]

That is INCREDIBLE! You’re covering an entire large band and there’s nothing missing!

[@r.m.m.1333]

He even nailed the drum parts and nuances. Perfect.

[@KEN-pz7pb]

rock, beat, brass, guitar, Terry, Robert, Peter, memories, tears, good old days, everything is together! Thanks KEN.

[@GeraldoBarboza]

Your comment says everything all about this guitar player. He plays magnificent. ❤ Kent toca muito. Sua técnica é simplesmente a melhor que eu já vi. É um gênio.

[@tyfincher8948]

What an overwhelming combination of awe, elation, and envy I felt watching this. I never realized one human with two hands could do so much with a guitar. As true a virtuoso as ever there was.

[@bobbynash282]

Im trying to find the right words here. Just so happens to be 1 of my favorites. Absolutely masterful. Creative extreme talent with great work. You are so talented an we all appreciate you very much.

[@cathaloconnor6577]

Not enough people outwardly show appreciation for finger style guitar. 12 thousand likes man. Is that all? Should be in the hundreds of thousands at this stage.

[@ft8292]

I'm overwhelmed. If there's a more remarkable example of guitar excellence, I haven't seen it.

[@judsontims570]

I'm having trouble getting my mouth closed. My jaw dropped so far. Wow.

[@miyazakizachary5108]

Unbelievable Alien skills. OMG!!!

[@patkcorcoran]

Let's see anyone else try this, only Kent can. Good work man.

[@karolmuskala]

Kent is the reason why guitar was invented

[@markjenkins6810]

Kent just gets better and better. A world class musician

[@gelog7218]

The only thing that set Kent from other fingerstyle artists today is the composing part since everyone of them can slap, do harmonics, etc. The kid knows what sounds good without sacrificing the technique and the essence of the song.

[@d.nakamura9579]

The only thing? I’d like to see you replicate this performance note for note.

[@dchampion5576]

Without seeing the video there would no way I’d believe this was just one person playing

[@starpage8280]

Never missed a single note. Superb performance 👏

[@corilia9529]

Give this kid a GRAMMY

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

In the category “Best Performance of a Jazz-Rock Band Composition by an Acoustic Guitarist Covering Bass, Drums, Guitar, Horns, Vocals”

[@rogerdugan7676]

Unbelievable ! why is this guy not tearing up the radio ? He's so much better than anything out there right now .

[@alukard08]

I think every new Kent's video I see I say the same thing. "This is the most fucking amazing I've ever seen"

[@assaokinoshita3820]

And I say this is a masterpiece ...

[@liamg2271]

This is the best cover I have ever heard in any genre from any musician or singer and by a landslide. Ty for honoring Terry Kath and Chicago.

[@amywardbrimmer2147]

WOW. You are so chill as you reproduce the arrangement originally done by multiple players and instruments. That's an accomplishment, to stay connected, relaxed, and flowing. Also you somehow manage not to make it be about your virtuoso playing, just the music. BRAVO!

[@DreamsongsProductions]

This is just amazing. Just the fact that he even took on this song is f'ing brilliant....

[@luisemayo]

Again?... I shouldn't be surprised by now!!! Another standing ovation!! Well done mate!!

[@erickmoore7263]

Give that guitar a cigarette.

[@twistedhalo1482]

Hahahaha

[@myfinalcut]

😂

[@viajeconchuck7345]

best reply ever. and a drink to boot!

[@johnobrien1528]

Exactly, mate!

[@kennytam9514]

I think that guitar can light a cigarette.

[@vernlamb666]

Chicago's stuff is always a trip. This guy does an incredible job with a tune is not simple.

[@mrmichael20]

There is so much work put into this. Unbelievable...

[@rustynail246]

This kid is amazing. Sounds like he has seven people playing. Asian truly excel on everything.

[@GrrillaFinger]

P HUB?

[@rustynail246]

@@GrrillaFinger yomama there?

[@kgbusa3415]

Being 67 years old, I feel the guitar world is in great hands with Kent, Matias Mancuso others I've discovered on KZbin. When you all turn the ear of Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Guthrie Govan, it's amazing. I'll be back for more

[@Condor060]

Dude, I got nothin. Speechless. Most amazing peace I have ever heard on acoustic. Just crushed it.

[@1bassman9]

That performance is one of the most incredible I have ever seen. Every signature lick, every dynamic, flawless dexterity ! Bravo, my friend !!!

[@cindyweir9645]

This has got to be the best performance on an acoustic guitar ever!

[@chrisdiner7170]

Kent's playing has gone beyond insane levels. That was just mind blowing!!

[@daniloballo]

Man, I've grown up with this song in my ears. You have been so accurate, even in the Terry Kath solo part in the middle. You have the talent to listen, capture and re-orchestrate in a such natural way. God bless you.

[@detlefh.7090]

Kent is a fantastic genius both as an arranger and a guitarist. Awesome and incredible in what he's doing. He is leaving me speechless. Well, that said he should have splitted the video and revealed to the audience that he played duet with himself. 👍👍👍👍

[@ramonjrballesteros1523]

Kent's best performance so far! Unbelievable! Unless you saw it, you wouldn't believe what he did with his guitar was possible. Wow!

[@neilwoolf]

Man, you are truly gifted! Keep them coming Kent.

[@markraven7316]

I was amazed watching this. The kind of amazement I got watching Glen Campbell play. I think this guy is terrific.

[@emilialocke7354]

Better than spectacular. How can any mortal person play this with such grace? More than a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@soljuice]

Things I love about this, besides what everyone else has said about how completely brilliant it is: the chord voicings are completely unique even though true to the song! And, how you captured the horn section with such a signature guitar sound!

[@davidwinokur2131]

New life into that great Chicago song from 1969! I remember seeing them play it live. Great job, Kent!

[@adamdecelis3618]

We're not worthy! We're not worthy! We're not worthy! You, sir, are a guitar god!

[@shazam6274]

It is an amazing arrangement: simple, yet complicated and also nuanced. The musicianship is excellent. I play this in my car sometimes. Sometimes someone asks me the name of the band playing this. I tell them it's one guy. They don't believe me and then ask who did the backing track? I tell them no one. Ok, then they say what drum machine was used for the percussion? None. Lastly they ask how many overdubs did he do? None, live, one take by Kent Nishimura! 😁

[@AlexandrBorschchev]

They don't realize it's a one man band! Ha!

[@leftyjcw7173]

EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE.

[@marqy007]

I can't express myself any better than what accolades have been presented already to this talented man. Maybe: WOOOOOW!!!!!!!

[@wanderdog]

What a genius;;;

[@dboulos7]

Words can't express how well your prowess was in executing this song, and your brilliance in its arrangement!

[@benji-L]

This is unbelievable! I have always thought Terry Kath's work here was amazing, but to add rhythm, melody and drums - that's insane! 😱

[@kevingoins9858]

Terry Kath (RIP) and drummer Danny Seraphine would be proud, Kent. You nailed both guitar and percussive parts perfectly.

[@udcentrepreneur2566]

The 26 seconds when Kent became the Guitar's God 2:14 to 2:40. freaking unbelievable !!!!

[@rockerfromhk]

25 or 6 to 4 is a very complicated song, he can make the arrangement just with a acoustic guitar 👍👍👍. He is also able to play the solo with rhythm, amazing.