Foreigner - Waiting for a Girl Like You - Solo Acoustic Guitar (Kent Nishimura)

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[@JGSkywalker]

I know there's a lot of fingerstylists there, but the song choices of this man is just on point.

[@jazzalltheway7822]

Damnnn rite!!!!

[@gregf438]

Agreed

[@MrJviner1]

you read my mind

[@arifazan6295]

His music taste is so good

[@clixbrigidxterx]

I don't know what this song is, that's why I like when he chooses songs that are not "trendy" or popular on something............. unless this is popular enough.

[@alexismoithukshung4712]

Kent Nishimura was born on March 1st 2003...if my math is right he's almost 18 years. On his fifth birthday he requested a guitar from his parents, the rest is history, the magic began. I've been playing for 45 years I play a rather decent fingerstyle guitar I've never witnessed any one like this kid.

[@rafmann]

In all the months I've been enjoying his musical mastery I didn't know I shared the same birthday as him, till now. How nice.

[@peternemeth1777]

Yes Kent is great. Have you checked out Naudo? He's also incredible.

[@the-dave-house-project]

Lots of fingerstyle guitarists on KZbin, but Kent is the only one that plays so flawlessly. Most are comparatively sloppy, make mistakes (trained ears will hear them), or add notes that don't belong in the song. Nothing but respect for Mr. Nishimura and I will watch his career eagerly. :)

[@goosedogtransam1020]

This is exactly what I have always talked about through the years when I have said that there is a difference between someone who plays an instrument...and someone who takes an instrument and uses it to show you what is inside their head and soul. Kent is an incredible artist. Hands down THE best solo acoustic covers I've ever heard on the interwebs.

[@gerardsims6755]

Yep. Without a doubt. Incredible attention to the melodic and harmonic detail. Just beautiful. OMG.

[@ofangelsanarchists2386]

Erm The difference is writing But yeah he’s an incredible guitarist

[@goosedogtransam1020]

@@ofangelsanarchists2386 pretty sure its the playing

[@ofangelsanarchists2386]

@@goosedogtransam1020 no man, it’s for sure the writing Anyone can practice to get this good, but some people get much better and never can write a song But I take it you’re not a musician haha so... probably shh

[@goosedogtransam1020]

@@ofangelsanarchists2386 I take it you dont read much. And you are full of it if you think anyone can practice and be this good. I would agree that the writing of the music is the alpha....but I am discussing what this guy does with the instrument.

[@stormcloakman]

i've been waiting for a guitarist like you kent.

[@josesinpinguin9619]

The only downside of listening to Kent nishimura is that makes it hard to enjoy other similar guitarrists

[@algrand52]

Omg, such uncompromising attention to details! And respect to the music. He blows my mind every single time.

[@marlenec.francia767]

Such a joy to listen to you, Kent. You are the best. Can't believe you're only turning 20 years old this March 2023. You're gifted and what a privilege to listen to you.

[@johnnyhuang99]

And why does he love so much music from the 80's!

[@marlenec.francia767]

@@johnnyhuang99Why not? :-)

[@nomandad2000]

@@johnnyhuang99great music is timeless

[@fourocker]

That little bass run in amongst all that amazing melody is just genius ❤

[@bobbynash282]

One thing you can count on is. His guitar playing brings you right into the song. Can feel the music as if its alive. So lets live it up thanks man.

[@billdance4u1234]

OMG unbelievable!!! soul-touching !!!!

[@joshn.1931]

"Two-hand band", lol. Seriously though, apart from the melody line, the hook, the percussion, etc., that bass line is just so slick. No flashy showmanship, just the song and all of its nuances. Awesome talent, indeed.

[@kevinsmith7697]

Good God I hope arthritis never gets near your hands ! You are my Hero ! ✌️😎🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡😎✌️🇺🇸

[@miyazakizachary5108]

Close your eyes and listen. This is amazing. I could hear the running bass just like the original song while other sounds running like a full band. So beautiful.

[@assaokinoshita3820]

Kent is genius ...

[@SelwinLMoore]

Kent, I can't stop myself from coming back constantly to listen to this rendition. It is truly a work of art. It resonates deeply. Amazing, beautiful, wonderful, up-lifting, soothing. Thank you for sharing.

[@richardbenavente451]

99

[@oonaamookhao]

Here! Here! Here! Same!

[@wicklunda]

I can’t count how many songs I prefer Kent’s version to the original!

[@johnbamburg]

me too

[@TurningGuns]

All.

[@jpdarnell7]

You can't count to 17...?

[@bsvenss2]

I have... and it is zero / null / nada.

[@beatrizperea5370]

The same happened to me! 😄

[@Robin-bf2ej]

I've been around guitarists my whole life. And I've not ever heard anyone do a guitar justice like you do. You've got a very rare beautiful talent! The sounds that you make come from your guitar, sound like more than one instrument! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! I look foward to your next one.

[@gtlindley74]

If you listen @ 2:20, you could swear there is a backing track of a bassline, that's how good this guy is.

[@scame76]

Agreed

[@poohmatsuoka5525]

​@@gtlindley74 First of all, I don't mean to ridicule your opinion and impression at all. Because I know that there's been still a few people who can't believe (or don't want to admit) that Kent can play the bass line, the melody and the percussive hits at the same time. I know what they mean. And I can totally understand that they have their impression like that. I think it's very natural in a way. However, Kent has been performing all of the songs he uploaded on his KZbin channel WITHOUT any backing track, or over dub, or multi-tracking or accompaniment, etc. at all. It's just true. I don't know if he recorded this song live or not. But it doesn't mean that there is a backing track of the bassline, does it? Fortunately, I have seen his playing this song more than 4 times at his solo concert here in Japan and he's always playing exactly the same. I don't know if he plays this song on this KZbin video live or not. But there is no possibility for him to overdub or something like that. He doesn't need to do that, as he completely can do that with no gimmick, any number of times. Using 6-string acoustic guitar, he can get a whole band sound on each of the original songs he chose. That's the most important for Kent when he creates his sensitive original arrangement. I hope that you enjoy many other videos by Kent on his own KZbin channel below. kzbin.info/door/NYlXBcX43XtXOxzzKmps2w If you find some talented young musicians on KZbin, would you try to support them? Rooting for them (not trying to find fault) must be what an adult should do.

[@gtlindley74]

Pooh Matsuoka I think your missing my point dear chap. I was merely saying it sounds like a backing track, that’s how good it is! I myself am a keen guitarist, and can only dream of playing like Kent does. 👍

[@tropicalstorm339]

@@gtlindley74 Yup, I agree. He misunderstood your comment.

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

I'd love to find some small, quiet bar or restaurant with Kent playing his magic in the corner.

[@Fluedix]

You painted a picture in my mind that I can’t forget. I hope I get to see something along those lines before I die.

[@alanmeeks6792]

YES, LIKE A QUANT COFFEE SHOP ☕️❤️❤️😍🙏🏼

[@wicklunda]

But it wouldn’t stay small or quiet for long!

[@2thGuy123]

Kid's not old enough to play in a quiet bar! But if he was......I'd be right there!

[@jonshepherd9839]

I'd never leave that corner

[@severedmetal]

This is the kind of thing that makes me super glad I live in this era of technology. I can listen to something amazing from another person on this planet.

[@zencosuzuki8496]

Truth.

[@aasoobilla]

Kent is not from planet Earth

[@ScrappyPoontachat]

Who would thought this rock song would have sounded this amazing on an acoustic guitar. Just beautiful.

[@APineda2008]

The best fingerstyle cover here on KZbin. He can make one instrument sounds like full band. I don’t know why there are still few people disliked this.

[@errolrespicio]

It's his competition hitting the dislike button, hating that he's so much better than they are!

[@goswamiirani]

One man band. Awesome is an understatement for Kent. He has a fantastic musical taste and extremely melodious ears.

[@CuriousKL]

That guitar is absolutely the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen and heard. Not to mention the genius playing it.

[@ramonitbelascuain8611]

Having played guitar for years now all I can say is that Kent has excellent technique, artistic skills and above all, TASTE music.

[@beaumontmuni4294]

I am just blown away .

[@moonraker2479]

people keeps on comparing alip bata to kent nishimura the real thing is alip bata plays for the sake of playing the guitar its empty you can feel it. but kent nishimura plays it with heart and soul in it.

[@rolandannaguey4659]

True

[@sugha850]

Agree even alip ba ta my fav to... But kent make the song so smooth and more beautiful from his accoustic... Brilliant

[@syd_seiko]

This is insane... I am back again and hearing different levels of percussions, and melodies I hadn't before...

[@direlyon]

great moment for this old song

[@tommyemmanuel9953]

Brilliant .....Kent! x TE

[@poohmatsuoka5525]

Thank you so much for your kind words about Kent, TE c.g.p.!!! (from Kyoto Japan)

[@Ajsmountain]

How gracious of you to comment. Makes me think of how Chester welcomed and supported young players coming up. Missed you at the Keswick!

[@_JellyDonut_]

@@Ajsmountain Hate to break it to you but that's not the real Tommy, just an imposter. Click on his name and you'll see he has no videos or subscribers. This is the real one... kzbin.info

[@Bobma0421]

@@_JellyDonut_ I actually think it's most likely a personal account. Tommy doesn't even control his own youtube channel so it makes sense that he browses youtube on another account.

[@Turder]

You know you've made it when the Master himself gives you kudos.

[@c7flat13]

Your arrangements are just mind blowing. Hearing all the parts played so perfectly on a guitar is such a pleasure. You are a virtuoso.

[@stuartwertkin4977]

What an incredible talent. Every time I listen to Kent I am in awe of his skill. Relaxes me more than any other musician. Inspirational….

[@paulgabriel4360]

It's crazy that he plays not just the main melody but also the drums, bass, voice, etc, all on one guitar.

[@musiciohann]

Paul Gabriel Ane even some of the choir voices, besides the main one!

[@textech4056]

He is a one man band.

[@AdrianMelia-0]

And the backing vocal parts too!

[@quickburst84]

Parts I hear from the original track: bass, drums, rhythm guitar, keyboard vocal lead, backup singer harmonies. Incredible arrangement.

[@kylecanabe2588]

3:20 🔥

[@nicholash8021]

Just realized Kent is tuning the open A string down to 1st octave G, not the second octave as you might assume. It's actually tuned lower than the low E string which is already detuned to a C. So with the capo on the 3rd fret, the open 5th string he's playing is an actual A# note from the first octave. If you listen to the first bar closely and watch his fingers hit the A string, you'll hear the G , you will see. This is the first time I've noticed someone tune strings out of order. I presume this is so he can play the bassline in the native bass octave. Very clever.

[@stevenlapar187]

The bass phrasing in the chorus is so goddamn smooth it gives me shivers.

[@JohnKasingeraxplayer]

That one little bass riff is blowing my mind!

[@pawellapinski4956]

Kent is The Best

[@rolfhein7336]

Kent, you are unbelievable

[@princerogersjr3019]

There is the King of the fingerstile.

[@LongStraightLines]

Except for Tommy Emmanuel. I think Kent has his own very unique style though and I love it!

[@29slowjoe]

@@LongStraightLines Emmanuel was king for his time just like chet Atkins before him. The new crop have brought it beyond Emmanuel abilities though. Standing on the shoulders of giants and all that.

[@octapad1]

@@29slowjoe hey Joe.....such as Antoine Dufour......

[@jerrygarcia7398]

@@octapad1 nah

[@egrojaguilar7134]

Kent, you are the best of the best... 👍👍

[@paulduplex]

I've said in the past that covers are not as good as the original. This guy is the exception... ...big time respect.

[@abellachrismarvint.553]

Jeffrey yong guitars number 1!!!!

[@stevensonchambers5577]

The absolute most beautiful guitar rendition of this song I have ever heard. Technical wizardry meets artistic excellence.

[@user-bs1mg9ww5y]

Such a privilege to watch and listen to this young man's talent.💥

[@cindyweir9645]

It’s like he’s saying, look what my guitar can do. Amazing!♥️

[@markbond2539]

That was so beautiful, Mr. Nishimura. How is your tuning and timing so perfect in every song. In my experience, you have to love something enough to put in the effort to perfecting it. You are driven in this way- great job on this one, Steely Dan, and Tina Turner.

[@tinotolentino1873]

I'm going to say it now that Kent is a G.O.A.T period!

[@jasonreyes25]

I don’t tell people I play the guitar anymore after watching this guy play.

[@quietwyatt4045]

I just took mine out in the back yard and shot it.

[@violetflame23]

@@quietwyatt4045 I buried mine.

[@Andrew-cp7mc]

Such a complete rendition of one of my favorite songs - I can hear all the key parts that make up the song - the vocals, strings, bass and the drums. Perfect!

[@kevinsmith7697]

Genius,BRAVO!😎🇺🇸😎🇺🇸😎🇺🇸😎

[@vibe7416]

The best fingerstyle guitarist on yt by miles

[@JayJay-wf2oe]

one of the best maybe, by miles not really

[@The..Butterfly..Effect]

@@JayJay-wf2oe how is the best ? I also think Kent Nishimura is the best UTube - Luca Stricagnoli and Sungha Jung are cool I also like Yoni Schlesinger and Tommy Emmanuel and kzbin.info/www/bejne/rojSkoSVd7atg5Y and Trace Bundy kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJawmH1-o72Xoac

[@desslone]

I agree 100%, but that's just my opinion.

[@peliksmedina3828]

For me... he is the best He played like the Original sounds👍✌️👏

[@JayJay-wf2oe]

@@The..Butterfly..Effect also check out Alexandr Misko, he's my favorite

[@alvinsimable]

For Sure One Of The Best Cover👍

[@jcbruni7284]

Esto es increíble......es espectacular como con una sola guitarra puede captar todos los sonidos de la banda.......y transmitir fielmente la esencia de la canción

[@assaokinoshita3820]

Genio ...

[@donbelisle9849]

This is really good stuff. Very nice work here...

[@trumpofgod1]

KENT... Absolutely Stunning! Wow... Breathtaking guitar work.

[@centurycomiccenter4526]

Kent, all of your performances are absolutely astounding. I've never heard such creativity from a person and a guitar in my life. I have so so many on my playlist. I stream them all day while working. Thank you and much success!

[@anushjohn]

amazing! The drums, bass and lead all in one!

[@maurizioschiattarella9724]

Wow..che atmosfera..bravo!!!

[@chrisherrera3042]

Amazed

[@kimgerling5820]

I can’t get enough listening to you play. I’ve bought all the cover songs that were available on iTunes! I want more!! Lol! Wow…man…your talent is extraordinary! 💕💕💕

[@jeanrock53]

fantasticcccc

[@marcomandurrino]

just six strings and ten fingers..? Amazing!

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

I've been waiting for a guitarist like you to walk into my life

[@napoleonhaney6386]

Genius! I laughed at previous comment that said, "...he must be using his feet to play the second guitar." Just plain genius!

[@jerryodom7358]

My goodness, I’m loving this. Listened through twice. Great work. Thanks for sharing. I hope to see more classics…

[@mrs.dungplopper404]

Awesome cover, beautiful 🎸 guitar!

[@williamd5988]

Only a handful of guitarists can aspire to this riduculous level of muscisianship. You can hear all the nuances of the original foriegner recording. Bass, vocal and band accompaniment... Close to perfection and setting new standards. The audio quality is unsurpassed as well. Well done my friend!

[@assaokinoshita3820]

This bass is better than original.

[@OmarPamposa-mc3em]

Perfect

[@arrowhead8871]

I'm your new fan... :). Great job

[@elmerchan8621]

Best hand's

[@alhinashiem2428]

Cantiklah gitar awak sifu.. bunyi pun merdu.. from MALAYSIA...

[@MichaelBurnsGuitar]

I bought one of this guys tabs, his left hand is pure spaghetti. Amazing

[@jerrylclement]

I am consistently amazed by every subsequent video from Kent!

[@Amy-fu1tp]

Loved loved this performance. Wow. Gifted. Thank you for your talents. We all are smiling

[@dentostar]

天才ですね

[@akimi0222]

The details, precision, groove and everything. A total package!!!!! 👏👏👏

[@quizongilad]

played the bass line, guitar lines and solo, lyric notes and percussion all in a single guitar... hats off to you.. i'm sold!

[@garethleitner9547]

Melody, drums, bass, rhythm and I can even hear the vocals......Otherworldly!

[@robertlemoine3500]

I don’t know how you do what you do Kent ,I’m so very happy that we get to enjoy your music for many years to come. Thankyou.

[@jerryodom7358]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing…

[@billyevans4841]

You make it look so effortless and when you actually listen to all the melody, the high notes the base the tempo it’s amazing. I just found it magical!! Great job!!

[@RogueWaveStudios_131]

Simply Floored by Kent's abilities and Musicality !!!!!!

[@nonmathematicalshapes4574]

Every time these arrangements fill my Heart. Thank you.

[@jonathanlafrance8643]

I was trying to imagine how anyone could make this song sound amazing as a chord melody-well your arrangement is exquisite and it blew me away! Great job. Really fantastic!

[@felixs.2593]

Guy you're something out of this world! I have told you before, but I can't avoid doing it. Fantastic interpretation all the way Kent! Like all your others covers, you're able to transmit through your guitar, every single feeling, every single mood of the original song. Of course, you can find very good players out there, but in my opinion, you stand in a higher level man. Felix from Tenerife

[@stargazer1359]

I remember walking a few miles to the store to buy the 45 of this song.....played it over and over...Beautifully done, Kent.

[@davidsunderland3585]

Outstanding performance and hard work Kent. One of my favourite songs and only you can do it justice. I can hear Foreigner completely. Thank you most sincerely. I am a huge fan of your work 👍🎶😊

[@DeathByFishing]

Nice.. perfect harmony. Had to rewatch it.

[@normladuke8462]

Absolutely amazing, Kent...I love your playing, and arrangements.

[@WashburnD10]

The timing, the touch to get those sounds - Absolutely magnificent!

[@JeongSuYoung]

GTA Vice City - emotion 98.3 What a taste...

[@MrXela9]

One of the reasons why i love gta vice city. XD

[@samw8886]

Still the best gta yet

[@strobper]

Haha great 👍🏻

[@huntert2546]

Video killed the radio star 📻🎶

[@illuminem]

Superb! To say that Kent has talent, skill, or style is wishful thinking, because it implies that anyone can do what he does with enough practice and hard work. Kent takes all of those qualities to stratospheric levels, and is what happens when a person doesn't just play guitar, he becomes the guitar. Masterful!

[@TomWatsonB1]

Magnificent! You really bring out the melody of every song you perform, which I greatly enjoy!

[@samhur6234]

Speechless beauty 🙏

[@michaelferguson5543]

Your awesome! Thank you for sharing your gift! Love the song and you improve on everyone you cover! ❤

[@user-ij2kh7le3k]

この余裕で弾いてる感じがほんとにかっこいい。

[@bennylavezzi31]

un fenomeno disumano! indipendenza nelle mani dove accarezzando le corde è capace di suonare in pratica 3 strumenti contemporaneamente. Davvero pregevole.

[@bobchristopher7383]

Outstanding totally...Cheers Bob

[@nakolohe4676]

Kent you still continue to amaze us all, talent personified!

[@pynsuklang5237]

Thank you Kent ... I love the way you play the guitar . I can't stop watching this video ... I starts to play this song every night when I saw this vid ... thank thank thank you 1000000 times God bless you .... He's a Guitar Master ... ❤❤❤