In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel - Fingerstyle Guitar（Arranged by Kent Nishimura）

When I first heard the original song with its African vibes, I thought, "It would be very interesting if I could recreate this on acoustic guitar," and immediately started to arrange it, but I couldn't come up with any good ideas and gave up halfway.
However, when I listened to the original song again a few months later, strangely enough, many more ideas came to me than before, and I was finally able to complete it!
It makes me wonder what was going on in my head during this period😃
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[@ianchew1731]

I really hope that Peter Gabriel gets to see this. He'll be amazed!!

[@villebooks]

He'd be for sure, he loves acoustic tunes and arrangements like this.

[@stefou1311]

I'm preatty sure he's doing like us, listening and singing under the shower 😅

[@assaokinoshita3820]

When talking about fingerstyle many people comment on Alip ba ta or Misko; however, it is clear that in relation to musicality, feeling in the soul the melodies and impressive techniques in reproducing the original song with precise details, Kent Nishimura is on another level.

[@Calatriste54]

Bravo.

[@josemolina959]

Amen!!!

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Alipbata is good enough to change strings for this guy

[@andrewkeen3129]

@@phanhuyduc2395 Hahaha ahh man. He isn't bad for sure. Kent is something else though.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

@@andrewkeen3129 alipbata and Misko are guys that can do much cooler stuff on an acoustic guitar than us. This guy is pure musical , which is much rarer and can not be teach or imitate.

[@haldorasgirson9463]

I would love to know why 10 jerkoffs gave this a thumbs down. Do you not like Peter Gabriel? Guitars? Talent and hard work?

[@leafbelly]

This is seriously one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard on a guitar.

[@DeeEllEff]

Credit his arrangement, I think; to put it mildly, it is masterful.

[@Seeing_Red5150]

hes one of the best!

[@youtubeaccount9058]

@@Seeing_Red5150 Yep to me this is his masterpiece.

[@MotorCityMax]

except the artist that wrote it.

[@Mark-qb4kg]

There are no shortcuts with this young man. Incredible 🎶❤️‍🔥

[@jimoffutt9156]

I heard this the night it was posted. I won't ever forget it. It's one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@MotorCityMax]

technically, yes. How about the guys that wrote it!

[@keonikeaunui8107]

Kent is a bad dude.

[@jimoffutt9156]

@MotorCityMax , of course, the original is fantastic. What do you mean by "technically?"

[@EvilTheOne]

Kent, you captured the layers and textures of the ending fade of this song...OUTSTANDING!

[@uba2]

I'm not religious but if there is a judgment day and we need to show evidence that humans were capable of pure beauty and joy, this should be exhibit A.

[@YouSoCouldHaveGotMe]

The real genius in his composition is the low end rhythmic bass undertones. Such an incredible mind to create and play such mastery on the guitar.

[@lekoman]

I completely agree. On this track, and most of his others. A master harmonizer. Truly incredible.

[@michaelsauve7797]

Kent, you are so, so talented, I can’t imagine the hours you must spend figuring out the arrangement for these songs. And once figured out, the hours of practicing prior to recording the videos. You make it look so effortless however that’s due to the hours you have committed to each of these songs. Us KZbin followers are spoiled to see and hear your performances. Please keep posting your creations so that we can all continue to enjoy the music that you are sharing. I’ll close my comment here....... so that I can continue looking at some of your previous performances on KZbin. 😀

[@califloridian2009]

Fantastic job Kent ! Beautiful comment Michael ! You are right he does spoil us. That arrangement made my day ! 😊

[@sjd7aa]

I love this young man's covers. He avoids the flashy "Hey, look at me!" pyrotechnics that many others - also very talented - adopt that don't necessarily enhance the piece. Kent's covers are simple yet amazingly complex; he uses incredible arranging skills and technical abilities to faithfully, accurately and warmly reproduce all different voices of the song. The incredible thing when listening to a Kent Nishimura cover is how true his pieces sound to the originals - guitar, voice, percussion, bass... and the listener is often unaware that he is accomplishing this in one track on his acoustic guitar, and the listener may not even be aware of how everything comes together simultaneously. It just sounds like the original, and it becomes easy to overlook what's going on behind the music. It's a treat listening to this fellow, and I always enjoy when a new cover arrives at YT. So very well done, Kent.

[@poohmatsuoka5525]

You're right. I agree with you in 100%.

[@sandeway]

Absolutely true. I agree with you. He is a one man band

[@lekoman]

It’s notable that this is one of very few covers he’s done with multitracking. You can see he’s harmonizing in the upper right corner during the chorus. But I don’t say that to take anything away from your spot on observations of his musicianship or skill. Absolutely one of the very best.

[@scrooge-mcduck]

Mind blown.

[@Andrew-cp7mc]

Yes, this is definitely a top 3 for Kent Nishimura, even for me who is only vaguely familiar with this song.

[@jasperkanes8522]

Wow. I'm in a deep depression and this arrangement has been hands down the highlight of my day. Like a genuine 5 minutes of true joy. This is truly magnificent. This arrangement is perfection.

[@andrewkeen3129]

I hope you are doing a bit better now Jasper. Let me know if you need to talk, I was truly struggling around the time you posted this as well and I think I'm doing a bit better thankfully.

[@Stahlgewitter]

Music can do that. If you do not play an instrument I SO very highly recommend that you learn. Even just strumming chords - you get to FEEL the music in a completely different way. It reverberates your entire body, your entire SOUL. MUSIC IS THE BEST.

[@alainsoubrier1609]

That's the way to the light, follow only things you like until....

[@philsarkol6443]

I feel the same...for a few years now. This is like soothing the mind, caressing the heart!

[@djpeteyc]

This is literally one of the greatest songs ever written, by one of the greatest song writers of all time. By no means should anyone be able to tackle a cover, let alone on just acoustic guitars that embodies the original like this. It just doesn’t make sense how good you are. Can’t imagine the work that you have put in. You’re a master!

[@andrewkeen3129]

Agreed, sucks that he played this one just after a horrible breakup for me and I was listening to the original when sad and then Kent played it so now I can't help but associate it a bit with pain. I love it so much though lol.

[@coopermadoka]

久しぶりのマンゴーギター💓 Jeffrey さん、お誕生日にアップされて喜んでいらっしゃるでしょうね〜😉✨ この曲は聞いたことがなかったので、Kentバージョンを聴いた後に原曲を聴きました。 おそらく。。この曲をアコギ1本でアレンジしようと思う人はなかなかいないのでは⁈と、思わせる楽曲ですね♪😆 でも、相変わらずの素晴らしいアレンジで、 原曲のイメージを壊すことなく、それ以上に素晴らしいケント君の”In Your Eyes”が完成されています✨ 早くライブで聴きたい曲がまた１曲増えました💓

[@slammajamma5435]

When I listen to Kent play these songs often a tear comes to my eye. Much feeling comes from listening to the music he plays. All sorts of feelings.

[@johnnguyen1972]

OK So I was already fully impressed that he was playing this acoustic but then he added the other vocals from the Secret World Live tour!!!! DUDE!!! Bad A$$, right here.

[@connord.2636]

I've been playing guitar almost 30 years- this guy is one of the best players I've ever heard/seen. IMO one's technique is only as great as their ability to use it creatively. Inspiring work Kent, thank you.

[@harukoujiro6727]

選曲神、あなたのこと好き

[@Jeorge_Supero]

He's so young yet so mature. This is what a true guitar hero is like. He must be honored.

[@le_th_]

Whew....this was so good I cried. I just cried....

[@dianzap]

This song was our first dance at our wedding 31 years ago and it brings me right back, wish I had this version. It brings tears to my eyes!

[@NortheastGiantPumpkin]

It sounds like the guitar is singing words. Incredible talent!

[@yes-girl7742]

しれーっと奏でる感じがとてもいいです。イキってない、気張ってない、魅せようとしていない感じが完全に音の神様の道具になりきっている感じに見えます。神様に道具として選ばれるためにはそのスキルを身に着けなければいけないけれどその努力が苦痛でなかったのはきっとカルマの為せる技だったのでしょう。

[@teshmusic]

Speechless!!!!!!!!! Amazing job

[@shers338]

I must’ve watched this a thousand times and it keeps getting better. ❤

[@andrewkeen3129]

Same here, and with many of his other arrangements too.

[@theosingh29]

The earliest I have been to one of Kent’s videos , I’m so excited like this is Christmas morning 🙌 🎅

[@NorwegianUke]

Love your style so much. Not only do you play so many parts at once with great time, but each of the parts are full of awesome dynamics. You are my favorite fingerstyle guitarist out there. Keep it coming!

[@jeffffro7674]

He plays every part almost! The guy is truly a one man band.....ON 1 INSTRUMENT!!!! It's baffling sometimes even to someone who's been playing for over 40 years!

[@NorwegianUke]

@@jeffffro7674 yeah, it's truly next level.

[@jeffffro7674]

@@NorwegianUke I tell people stuff like this can't be taught! It's either in you or it's not. Sure you gotta put in the time, but no one can teach you this kind of intuitive rhythm and intonation! He's pretty much flawless when you really pay attention! If I hadn't spent the last 35 years getting good enough that I can actually see and hear where every note and sound is coming from, I don't think I would appreciate it as much as I do!!!! I think I could play another 35 and still not be as perfect and beautifully sounding as this YOUNG man!!!! SHEESH!!!! I'm happy enough with my own abilities that I don't let it discourage me from playing still thankfully! HAHAHA!!!!!

[@tefsoundz]

For this style of arrangement for guitar this young man is by far the best I've ever seen his techniques are flawless.

[@Supaxiro]

I don't know how Ken manages to pick all my favorite tunes and gives me one more reason to love them all over again. For a young blood he's got GREAT taste in music. And what a phenomenal player. Cheers Champ!!

[@smandez2023]

I'm a huge Peter Gabriel fan, and obviously this is a fan favorite among so many- and for good reason. It has great rhythm, melody and fabulous lyrics. This is a remarkable cover in that all of the elements of the song are really conveyed here, even down to translating the emotional vibe of this. So incredibly beautiful, an arrangement so good I don't think Peter himself would object to singing over in an acoustic duet. You should be very proud of your efforts here Kent. ❤

[@4s-ter]

This video is the resolution to all my fruitless searches. Another classic, Kent.

[@marlenec.francia767]

Geez, the rhythm and musicality of this one... Can't stop grooving to this masterpiece, yet again, by the great guitar artist extraordinaire Kent Nishimura. You complete me.

[@sonomama82]

Your song selection is also amazing

[@rudy73000]

He's just putting emphasis on the right notes -- parfectly balanced !

[@CasperEsmann]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@DianeLee999]

Nobody swings the groove better than you. I can’t imagine a more gorgeous acoustic cover of this beautiful song. Kent, amazing job! 🙏💜🇺🇸

[@PaleRider54]

It's always a pleasure to listen to your arrangements, Kent. Thank you for sharing your music with the world. Someday, many of us will be looking back at a time when a young kid from Japan amazed us with his skill.

[@bretttatman9504]

Just a boss guitar player.

[@t0ggle123]

Sometimes a song takes you back to a moment in time long ago…. I was super into this song when I lost someone close to me and now every time I hear this song it chokes me up. Great rendition!

[@jeffffro7674]

I believe the entire universe and all life, matter, WHATEVER, is all created from vibration, this is what makes music hit us so hard, we are made from random, crazy and chaotic vibrating stuff, so if life and planets and stars can be this amazing and gorgeous, there is just an enormous amount of power in perfectly controlled and arranged vibrations!!!!! If aliens come ask us to join some galactic community, I feel like music will be the one and only thing we have that MAY impress them...

[@andreathegoosemother]

I busted into tears reading your comment. My condolences. It is a moving song. Good healing!

[@robgreene1776]

Phenomenal...i had to get my fretless 5 string and play along !

[@syd_seiko]

this is goosebumps and I do hear the recreation of the African vibes.. thank you Kent. Coming back to this again after a year you posted this, I find that the more I listen the more I am able to enjoy this piece, as I discover sounds and moods I hadn't before... 😍Peter Gabriel x Kent Nishimura👍✨5:24 of bliss😎

[@Treewalker11]

This process of the long-term (subliminal) brain, of being able to work things out after putting a very difficult problem aside for a while and returning to it later, is a known phenomena. It was also a method that Bertrand Russel talked about. Glad it worked for you.

[@midge604]

It's amazing how you make the guitar sound like multiple guitars.

[@annunacky4463]

He is playing multiple guitars…

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

To be fair, their is a second guitar track on sections of this arrangement, but it's just melodies

[@tkdrob1111975]

He uses a loop to add the sound. Super talented musician!

[@jmgalbo1]

That's an ability I thought Leo Kottke had cornered by himself.

[@harry2313]

Once again, Kent performs flawlessly, even adding his signature bass bang on the E string.....Thanks Kent for another great cover, Peace and love brother, from a big fan

[@alanhearne6733]

B string actually... Tuning is BF#DF#AD

[@BeyondTheMind007]

I already shared it to Peter, hopefully he swings by and leaves some love. All the best Kent

[@AmirFazadh]

Holy crap! This is such a complex song, with so many layers...and you captured it all, yet made it your own. THAT, sir, is phenomenal talent. And the dynamics- someone's been paying attention! I like this version as much or maybe MORE than the original. Takes me back to simpler, more hopeful time. Massive, mega-kudos to you on this one! You are incredible! Either next-level, or you could be a space alien, sent to save us through music (the universal language)! Well done, very, very well done....

[@cinematicbluesmusic]

incredible playing once again man! mind boggling how you can play with that kind of accuracy and feel, while also keeping the rhythm and percussion going with perfect time. you're the best i've ever seen. would love to see you collab with Tommy Emmanuel or Mark Knopfler someday!

[@stephensar6945]

...if i was wealthy...i'd buy you a new guitar,..car to. Just because I enjoy listening & watching you do what you do! Thanks Kent from my heart,...rock on brother!

[@chrishayhurst163]

Stunning performance! It has been an absolute pleasure watching you grow as a guitarist and musician over the years. Thank you so much for your music!

[@nancyhunnicutt3288]

I have been head over heels in love with this song since its release. To me it's the perfect combination of tear-producing lyrics and music which covers all of the emotions of being in love. Thank you for making me cry again feeling those beautiful moments!

[@riro1607]

dont know how you made an already beautiful song sound drop dead gorgeous, but you did. arigatoo gozaimashita.

[@syme71]

You are an amazing human being. Glad I’m alive during your lifetime.

[@peterfan8650]

I work from home. I just put Kent's mix as my background music all day long. Every song is just a joy. I just love his song selections.

[@sebastianmarko4273]

What a beautiful arrangement, well done!

[@beaumontmuni4294]

another mind blow

[@andysutherland1979]

I'm so used to seeing videos of ridiculously talented guitarists where my first thought when watching is "there's no way I'll ever be that good". But Kent, your videos are so inspiring, but also so touching, that they make me want to be better so much that I power through those negative instincts, and actually start to believe it's possible. Your videos are a blessing, thank you ❤

[@paulorossi7733]

Não conheço na internet quem faça versões no violão tão fiel ao original...com todas as nuances, todos os arranjos... é perfeito... é lindo..

[@assaokinoshita3820]

Sem contar que o Kent Nishimura é uma banda apenas com duas mãos. Ou seja, com apenas um violão ele faz deste instrumento um multi-instrumentos.

[@itbe]

It's a beautiful song, and this is SUCH a beautiful rendition!!! ...then the other parts come in at the end. Good god fantastic.

[@kostastournavitis7975]

Perfekt dynamics, perfect play! Greetings from Berlin"

[@serasmile6026]

Kent you are such an amazing talent. Thank you for allowing us to bath in the light of your music. ❤️

[@jeffffro7674]

Tears.....

[@Angelo-pe4go]

the REAL TBE! greatest bestest ever!

[@corilia9529]

Evertything he does is fantastic

[@lt6945]

Its as much a joy and pleasure hearing this as it is watching you play it. Awesome

[@dmcgwhisper5945]

WOW! This moved my whole body. It made my head feel light. Your musicality is astonishing!

[@teshmusic]

OMG This is amazing version of the song of my childood. You did a wonderful job.

[@zaxapitsa]

everything is warm here: the light, the sweater and the sound, of course.

[@soulofhawk1742]

Yup, another special treat from a phenomenal guitarist. Thank You Kent.

[@Blake3vox]

Superb! This is my favorite so far.

[@rodhowellnetwork28]

This is simply beautiful guitar playing. Apart from Kent's incredible technical brilliance, it's hard to imagine how many hours / years he would have practiced to get such emotion and sensitivity into his playing. It's seamless and simply brilliant!

[@alapicki]

I could listen to you all day

[@MrKco63]

talent is simply off the scale with this guy.....always blown away by his vids

[@davidhall9273]

My favorite Peter Gabriel song. This version is fantastic.

[@mmodeman37]

Thank you Kent! Your compositions make me feel alive and grateful to be part of today and now. Listening to your creations always brings me to a place of peace and calm which is challenging in our turbulent world today.

[@chappahx]

Blows my freaking mind every time! Dammit!

[@KabobHope]

Well done. I hope Peter Gabriel sees this and you perform together.

[@trollbewonkenobi8030]

I am so ready to hear this song! I wish we could have more!

[@rogsolaris7411]

Love this guys playing of course. Beyond simply enjoying it, I like to learn new arrangements for my own playing. The challenge with this musician is he always uses unique and very unusual tunings, and always different. They can be cumbersome to set up back and forth all the time. Other than that, he's by far the most mature instrumental cover guitarist out there in my opinion! Bravo!

[@thebirdhouse9902]

Compliments, Kent. Wonderful rendition. Side note: We have been working on an arrangement of this song for two harps and two voices for a while and put it aside, because the fine coordination of all the voices was too much for us at the time. ;-)

[@RoseTaxService]

Thank you Kent. I listen to Peter and this song almost evryday. I feel no difference in both ways this song makes me feel. Again, thank you.

[@danilopianca1957]

I am always speachless!!!!

[@haldorasgirson9463]

What a wonderful cover. It is so true to the original. And yet so original.

[@jaydub1979]

This is ludicrously good. I... I'm in awe literally every time you put something out, sir.

[@gengybusca]

Kent can I say that I love you?!🤗I spent so many times with your songs!!

[@jondough76]

Absolutely beautiful performance of such a beautiful song.

[@ChrisKalafus]

Kent never fails to astonish me!!! Jaw dropping!!

[@kevinjohnson5068]

What an incredible musician. I just discovered Kent and so glad that I did! This cover is perfection. Also love Time and Comfortably Numb. Much respect 🙏🏻

[@cranberriesgirlhype8292]

The movie "Say Anything" made me 1st love this song and now I love it even more because of you Kent 💕💕💕

[@elroy9186]

Man I swear you are going right through my playlist

[@Stahlgewitter]

This is basically what I wanted to do with my life...but I didn't have the devotion to one thing that Kent obviously does. I had too many other interests...plus too many people said there is no future in music; the "starving musician" stereotype deterred me. Hearing Kent reminds me of what I could have chosen for my life. I'm very much a music snob. And there is nothing lacking/deficient here. I do not often say that. I commend you on your devotion and hard work, Kent. Obviously innate talent, but you didn't do anything for that. You have, however, taken that talent and honed the blade of your craft. Bravo.

[@eric9901]

Thank you for sharing the insights you had while arranging this song for the acoustic guitar. As a pianist myself, I often run into mental roadblocks when arranging. But you are one of the most inspiring musicians that I look up to, and I am very grateful that you share your talents with us and inspire us here on KZbin :D

[@markwhited1785]

Stunning.

[@davidrobinson3889]

Very well done, indeed. Thank you.

[@gingerchi9195]

Omg another one of my favorites! This is amazing!

[@samsaxe-taller7145]

Your tone is phenomenal and the audio production is great! It makes me super happy to listen to your music. This is already a favorite of mine. I hope you put this on an album that I can listen to on a streaming platform too.

[@rudyandersson39STAR]

This perform could make anyone melt, Can't do nothing else than solid applause.👍👍 Good listening to your channel.

[@all4zion]

Wow, sensational. I’m in the backyard enjoying a morning coffee ahead of work and this beautiful notification of an amazing cover pops up. Such a treat. Thanks Master Kent.

[@jimdear4304]

I’m amazed at how you bring out the beauty in these songs. With just a single guitar ( or in this case one three times😊)

[@LinusRedding]

MIND BOGGLINGLY FANTASTIC !!!