Kotaro Oshio plays FIRST LOVE

2009 Eternal Chain Concert Tour
Guitar: Kameoka KMD-C
Tuning: C G D G B D

[@northernstarlite]

I've never heard a guitar cry like this...

[@joycalisaan4436]

me too

[@mr.jennethmarty7100]

❤️❤️❤️

[@vilyalvays]

same

[@soudane12323]

I decided to play the guitar when I met my first love. (I was 20) I tried to impress her and confessed 3times. However, always she was looking the other way. After 7years now, I often think about how she lives or who she meets. I really hope she lives happily. Anyway, thanks to her, I ended up loving the guitar and kept my grip on the guitar until now. Thank you for growing me up and good bye.

[@KhoaLe-de5sr]

Same here

[@some90sKid]

Duuude that's nice

[@pawanmoktan8281]

Dude same here

[@ericklim7587]

You almost makes me cry mate

[@oldPrince22]

That's life.

[@brtn3231]

I never heard such a gentle sounds on guitar. Great performance sir. After All years still listening.

[@assaokinoshita3820]

As I said before Kotaro is master of masters. Kotaro makes guitar sing.

[@zzk123]

Ughh.. 11 years.. What an old i am

[@portlandor9138]

We all come back to hear the masterpiece.

[@bekacynthia]

this is probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever listened to in my life...

[@akiramorishita8816]

染みわたる、、、最高の音の雫。

[@NeerajKumar-iu8gd]

Love the way he composes without all those fancy overused techniques of the other fingerstyle guitarists. Just marvelous...

[@adrinvaldez3038]

+Neeraj K i agree....this cover is so simple technically,, yet full of emotions..... luv it......!!!!

[@patrickpunzalan5939]

Doubly agree :)

[@booang3147]

Neeraj Kumar yeah.. :)

[@tuannle5536]

@@adrinvaldez3038 Yet, it would probably take non-pro guitarists a lifetime to play like he did...

[@invertbrid]

He also do fancy things on his own tho.....prob way before those guys

[@JC-og1jp]

This is the reason I like finger style Who is with me

[@keikei2185]

Personally, i think its hard to feel the guitar with a pick. Maybe just me.

[@JC-og1jp]

+kei kei you mean using a pick Or fingerstyle it's self Are you the strumming type

[@алексейротов-щ8ф]

I am with you ))) from Russia

[@ossameidireza]

I like fingerstyle in a way that it can represent a song wholly, with the lower strings providing the base of the song with the arpeggios, and the higher strings with the main melody and even the accompanying harmonies. The song feels complete even when there's actually only one instrument playing.

[@willkittwk]

Fauzan Meidireza the way he can color a song with subtitles cannot happen with electric guitar.

[@arthuriski]

She is my first love We met and decided to be in a relationship at elementary school for 9 years of bitter and sweet, love-hate, even if it was just childish memories. I never thought even once that we won't end up together. At that time, the funny thing is we always have some break up moments every last year of school. So when each of us went to the next school we always met at the same school. From Junior, Senior High School, even in college (that far away from our hometown) without any appointment. And in every first year of each school we end up together. Also in College. But in the second year during college, she focused on pursuing her career. Slowly, she was getting busier and the time we spent together began to decrease, and made she hard to reach. It is understandable. Long story short, we dived deep into each of our world separately. Walk our own paths. At that moment I was forced to believe that she might not be my destiny. That was very hard to accept, considering she is my first love from the first time I knew love for 9 years. I am 27 y.o now, and it's been the 7th year, since I learned to live my life without her. 2 days ago, I scrolled through something to watch on netflix, and read the movie desc that suits me. Once I found 'First Love' is inspired by Utada Hikaru's - First Love, I immediately watched it. Because, my first time hearing the song was when I was in Senior High School, by looking for other Mr.Kotaro fingerstyle cover to learn to impress her. She really likes it when i strum my guitar. It was this video that so beautiful, and made me wonder what the song sounds like. And It's even more beautiful. So Mr. Kotaro introduces me to heard the original song Yesterday when i finished the series, i was stunned for the rest of the day (its like playing my own brain cells that store those memories). And now I am here for the root cause how i heard this song. If somehow you read this comment, I just want to thank you for made me grow and learn, gave me priceless memories, taught me what it feels to love and to be loved. And all the things you involved that made me myself today. Take care, keep healthy.

[@gqedpbeicq]

So long, didn't read it.

[@yonda8394]

seperti novel 😂 tapi sangat mengesankan, aku suka , .. cinta pertama itu memang indah 🎉🎉

[@kaixelLD]

Your first love is always alive and lives all the time in your heart. How much you try to forget it never goes away from your heart.

[@jakecaballes8544]

2024 i'm still listen of this masterpiece❤

[@harlongengti4609]

🫶

[@neilperrin1871]

Ditto.. The guy is a genius.

[@AnggitNurfitriyanto]

kotaro oshio's right hand made of 80% memories and 20% sadness.

[@Horcruxist]

I'm a grown-ass man, and between the incredible nostalgia of this song from many years ago and Mr. Kotaro's amazing talent with the guitar, this damn near made me shed a tear. Just wonderful.

[@skylarlyx9984]

Every time I will cry when I hear First love played by Kotaro Oshio. I believe every time Kotaro will also be moved by himself when he plays this song...

[@YJMARTIN00]

Cannot get enough of this song kotaro is real genius!

[@ronalrrl]

the soul dude, the soul

[@tungmanh2610]

The first time I heard this song was 12 years ago, at a time when I was very stressed and under a lot of pressure in life. Back then, every time I closed my eyes and listened to this song, I felt my mind relax and was filled with hope for the future ahead...

[@ahkau4612]

I like listening to this back to back with Utada Hikaru's 1999 vocals. Great performance and recording.

[@yassinemsiah5269]

Full of Emotions Almost Made Me Cry

[@innocentgirl8179]

Samee

[@killmax000]

As i sit here and hear this song,i remembered that my first love was in my primary school,at first she dint liked me..but as years go by..she said she liked me too...i felt so happy i could fly...but she betrayed me by poking me behind my back...i hated and loved her for 7 years...after hearing this song..i know that i must move on..and embrace the obstacle that life gives you...i moved on now but the sweet and bitter memory of my first love will always be with me .. =)

[@calil4053]

The last notes are awesome!!

[@theunforbiddenfruit2527]

I love the bassline of this song...

[@gulfgypsy]

Beautiful, haunting, memories lost in the mist of time and forgetfulness

[@ginobi0707]

Who is here after watching the First Love series? During watching the series... I am not crying.. you are...

[@andrikristianto2577]

This is insanely beautiful…

[@128_dewamdadewanta4]

Im fallin in love with this piece omg

[@assaokinoshita3820]

Kotaro is master of masters.

[@gqedpbeicq]

Not the man?

[@pumekeshi]

The first part was really sad then its like I realize the pain in the past. I learn and experienced it. then I thank for the past for make me be me. Life is still beautiful the way it is

[@adriansanchez7289]

Good memories, thanks for uploading. After listening to this so many times I actually ended up dreaming with this audio. I was on a spaceship just over earth. It was a futuristic renaisssance. I found myself in a ballroom where the floor had a giant circular window. The earth was visible and the moon was seen on the window. All my friends that were pure of heart were there. I found a familiar face and started to dance with her until the song ended and had to fall back down to earth and wake up.

[@thaiduy4317]

love is something we cant understand , it just only can be felt. I really love it

[@zabrinesabrina4475]

It reached my heart and soul

[@michaeltang8860]

Such a powerful song ! Listening to it under the big night sky.

[@kasuntharuka5]

Very Clean music, Japanese music and the compose are the best, I mean everything, even Stage sound system. LOVE IT.

[@eleity1316]

He's korean

[@jaconova]

@@eleity1316 lol, no he is not. Japan

[@eleity1316]

@@jaconova oh, sorry for that. I thought hes korean. But ges amazing regardless.

[@iwantraisedog]

동감

[@ssw00700]

I’ve had my first love. It was burning to a degree that I could not even control. And like everyone else, it was burnt to the ground as life goes on. Darling, wherever you are, be well. That’s all I want from you. This song brought me these thoughts. Amazing performance and a level I will reach someday - by 34 year old lone guitarist

[@dcpotomac20850]

This has just redeemed the entire human race with all of its flaws, ugliness and self hatreds.

[@michalamdall]

Kotaro was the first person ive met, inspired me to play fingerstyle.

[@jakeidu6107]

yeah 2024

[@dinoamous9031]

3:08 eternally beautiful .

[@MrFandi777]

Yes we still here..never worry..if im gone ..there is some 1 Will always replace my place here

[@rai3740]

this guitar falls in love with kotaro's playing.

[@darrylserato8852]

ah heaven...this is the type of fingerstyling I love..there is so much emotion...not like the other fingerstylers that play the guitar without emotions..yeah they play very well and fast, but sometimes i can't feel the emotion...this is my favorite song played by my favorite guitar player...😢😍😍😘

[@TuanNguyen-ko8gj]

completely goosebumbed....that feeling....

[@hanschan1478]

simple and yet deep to understand....

[@rikardsguitar]

wow, this is just breathtaking!

[@PlatinumDigitalPrinting]

wow, amazingly beautiful, love the arrangement and play, not complicated, simply beautiful

[@trueshura6722]

I often think the same thing before trying to learn his songs lol

[@garmond401]

What a moving & touching performance, felt the soul & passion in it.

[@huuphucdinh6790]

This is a so so beautiful acoustic guitar....

[@ladymaze__maze]

This really makes me cry . Beautiful , Wonderful!!

[@BakugoNo.1]

I recently know kotaro oshio like how i didn't know him before amazing

[@orangepinlac1949]

"i hope that i have a place in your heart too"

[@urp748]

吉他之神⋯⋯跟吉他融為一體的神！ 。 吉他自己都有靈性了～ 。 神技無可挑剔。

[@warmingtone]

A great sound, a great player...shows that taste is as impressive as all the flash that one might muster and melody often surpasses the rythmn aspects of many. Flawless playing in a live setting...no easy task!

[@andysdead]

hey I know this tune! it was actually Hikaru Utada's song, " First Love ". Apparently in a survey in Japan, when asked what song for broken heart moments they want to hear the most, this song was rated by applicants in top 10.

[@felipesan1231]

This song is on the list of songs that will play at my marriage. Wonderful song!

[@azri130680]

That's AMAZING....I love it...

[@robwhite6386]

Just discovered this guy courtesy of you tube. Magnificent guitar playing, beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[@seaanemone7419]

It has always been my dream to go to Kotaro Oshio's concert but I never had the chance!! His guitar songs are my favorites!!

[@raml5282]

Is he still active?

[@jahnchristiangungob8375]

The echo makes it more beautiful

[@ukhio]

not echo la it is the effecter

[@karliong449]

it is the reverb

[@ukhio]

ya

[@leobravo9342]

Jahn Christian Gungob reverb makes everything better

[@andreituico7273]

+leo bravo except slap bass, slap bass sounds crap with reverb

[@MuzikaBox]

Still love it in 2018!

[@ЮлияЖукова-ж6ь]

уже много лет обожаю эту песню) Одна из любимых фингерстайловых композиций.

[@whereaspa]

Love the interpretation. True to the feel of the original song.

[@84rinne_moo]

For anyone confused, the song on his debut album "Starting Point" is titled 初恋 or "hatsukoi" in Japanese (which does mean first love) it distinguishes it from this cover of Utada Hikaru's song titled in English "First Love"

[@danielkim6304]

Someone finally said this!! thanks :DDD Two years ago I thought those two songs were the same XD

[@ordonyx32]

It's a sexy, sweet version of First Love. A version you want to hear and enjoy while basking under the sunlight. 👍👍👌👌💞😙😍Though it made something inside me ache because of the way the song is being played. Sincerity is all.

[@chingenseijie]

宇多田光さまの歌で弾くことがそんなにすばらしい。 感心します。押尾さま

[@aloloaalo]

This is touching...makes me remember a lot of long forgotten things..

[@谢维-j4w]

You are my first love

[@B1FREQUENCY]

Very Beautifully Interpreted 👉💜👈

[@markcuevas1348]

The Best Cover

[@by_ellllllllla]

I'm crying...I swear this is the most impressive version rather than the original

[@user-of7ys4fv8e]

Thanks For Being You @Kataro Oshio So Beautiful You Are Master Guitarist 🎸

[@TheDecidingBullet]

the beauty of a guitar...

[@user-vj1qw8ob5g]

His Guitar is Part of His Very Soul , , , The Keyword Is Love

[@MICKY89757]

such a beautiful melody in my mind and deep inside my heart.

[@parrotbrand2782]

i find these guys amazing. they can play with the guitar tuned various ways for different songs. and they dont get mixed up

[@TheDaniel121082]

Always like this... Someguy found some art (finger style) and some japanesse becoming the master of that art.. Happen in every aspect

[@jurgenspengler7919]

sehr sehr schön

[@reneelei6150]

that's a very nice and touchy song, loving it!

[@michaeltan5771]

It’s so soulful.

[@petrabrauweiler8803]

BEAUTIFUL..:-)

[@Inkedpap]

What kind of holly fingers has Kotaro Oshio ? He's so great ! I want to cry TT___TT ♥

[@twins04identical]

First love *w* such a beautiful performance! it made me cry... i stared right away in singing this song and i felt it really deep in my soul, all the notes that came from that guittar!

[@youtubeDwellEyday]

Beautiful

[@mossyburger]

thanks for upload, this was beautiful.

[@yourdailymusic6906]

Thank you.

[@allanmaulana85]

Too beautiful

[@naagtang5385]

Sungha Jung can make a guitar sang But Kotaro Oshio make's a Guitar cryyy

[@KingKong-tm7ez]

Young Sungha is just a copy of Kotaro. Btw I'm also a fan of Sungha.

[@portlandor9138]

@@KingKong-tm7ez Adult Sungha is now Sungha, but his song is always reminding of Oshio Kotaro.

[@魇碎]

I love this song

[@fly930108]

It must be the feeling of my first love. So true.

[@atk_chr.1095]

you are legend.

[@richeannellezo5496]

Very touching... ..keep listening..

[@kkeerrooppii2]

His guiter is singing, crying.

[@maetoii]

Fantastic! I really love this

[@sunanarronie5254]

still my favorite..

[@anmeinersaite]

great performance & wonderful atmosphere!

[@agungsugama2316]

I love it this song, Best Accoustic guitar,, goodluck kotaro,,,

[@lehuymanh92]

Người đàn ông thổi hồn vào từng nốt nhạc

[@aoao3185]

I’m still love it. 2/7/2020 from Viet Nam with love

[@EmeldaSue]

This makes me me cry...

[@josemora885]

It's great how music make you feel so many beautiful things, I really enjoyed it too much.

[@xuxukawaii]

His guitar sings for him, and it must be the best voice ever. :x

[@jansagala3950]

It's so amazing...thanks for uploading..cheers

[@mks3997]

아름답다 너무 좋음

[@huyennhungnguyenthi4487]

không gian yêu ắng nghe mới thích làm sao.^^