Some subscribers asked for another Kent Nishimura offering so here it is. Here he performs a Steely Dan song with his own spectacular arrangement. Enjoy!
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@csmith7854 ай бұрын
I've been playing for over 30 years, and this guy has inspired me to put all my guitars in a pile and burn them.
@2buzzed4 ай бұрын
Pretty much all of the guitar players in attendance expressed a similar sentiment.
@pmomalley4 ай бұрын
😂
@philipStClair-mm4jq4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂. He’s amazing!
@sockpuppety3 ай бұрын
that's just really sad. you'd think he inspired you to practice more.
@rabbithowls713 ай бұрын
I’m inspired to work on pickup winding, and some crazy wiring schemes. Can’t play like that, but maybe I can make the perfect pickup.
@DaveLL5004 ай бұрын
Major dude's style just flows like cuervo gold.
@danielwarnersmith3 ай бұрын
The fine Colombian
@markhernden94723 ай бұрын
Any major dude would agree. I'm reeling in the ears.
@pharmajoe9903 ай бұрын
Dude made tonight a wonderful thing
@lodrezzon4 ай бұрын
This guy just played EVERY PART in 'Hey Nineteen' by himself, at the same time. I think he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, an Oscar, or at least a pizza (with unlimited toppings)!
@guitarcoyote4 ай бұрын
Camera work was well done in capturing a performance of a dude that came to play like nobody’s business…..damn!
@dr.corneliusq.cadbury69844 ай бұрын
And he can play it live.
@lorenzoblum8684 ай бұрын
Unlimited indeed, like his playing.
@pawlowski61324 ай бұрын
Glad you're not overreacting or anything
@rayray86874 ай бұрын
@@pawlowski6132: You mean with the unlimited toppings? I agree, that’s a bit much!
@cyclistman63584 ай бұрын
His brain must be preserved and studied when he’s done with it. Extraordinary!! Kudos young man.
@nk71553 ай бұрын
You said it. Non musical people don't realise, he played an abstract song with abstract chords, melody and harmony all in one and still was smiling. This is no ordinary feat. His brain has to be preserved!
@tomrixey23114 ай бұрын
This guy, Kent, is a MAJOR dude or a king of the world. Wow.
@bartcmatthews4 ай бұрын
Holy fucking shit. This dude needs to do the album “Aja” - I will personally help him raise money to do it
@jimoffutt91564 ай бұрын
You're first comment. YES!!!
@MrBudd0y4 ай бұрын
he did a cover of Aja, drum solos included! look i up in youtube
@mozdickson4 ай бұрын
I'm in too. Crowdfund an LP
@juantimer4 ай бұрын
Good news, he already has and you can buy it now! Look for the album Kent Nishimura "2" (2017 -- he was 14!!!!!!!!!) ... it is ridiculously good
@juantimer4 ай бұрын
@@MrBudd0y I cannot get over that cover. it's insane and he did it at age 14. how even?!
@Bluebird-wj4nj3 ай бұрын
OMG . . this amazing young man is incredible! Wow!! I see a kid with an acoustic guitar saying he will play "Hey Nineteen" and so I gotta click on that and I was just stunned and blown away! I"m a huge Steely Dan fan, so know this song very well. Unbelievable!
@brettgarsed4 ай бұрын
What a groove! Not to mention all the other skills happening here. Just an amazing musician!
@masterprismo933 ай бұрын
I never cease to be amazed by the INCREDIBLE guitarists that youtube keeps showing me. Just wow
@SEKunkleАй бұрын
To the audience member audibly laughing at the beginning, I can relate. I often involuntarily laugh out loud when confronted with masterful musicianship. Not a choice, just an honest reaction.
@gregorybledsoe53243 ай бұрын
Saw him live in Tokyo last year at a small club & he is incredible and such a nice young man!
@paolomontrone76564 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Great arrangement great technique BUT most importantly taste and groove
@chrismichaels69284 ай бұрын
Think his Dad locked him in a dingy basement with a metronome for 17 hours a day when he was a kid ? This kid is unreal …
@nicolasscherer78834 ай бұрын
Hey Nineteen is already a difficult piece to play right with a full band, so playing it right alone is just insane ! Kudos to Kent, great work ! ! If you like this kind of arrangement, check Nathaniel Murphy, he's incredible too !
@djonakachopper4 ай бұрын
Mastery - just music, no obvious technical seams. Love it.
@DorianDeLuca3 ай бұрын
You have got to be kidding me. This is inconceivable.
@Doones514 ай бұрын
Playing all those jazz chords on an acoustic guitar is impressive enough, but doing it with this style and fluidity is awesome.
@JoeThibodeau3 ай бұрын
He's playing a high end acoustic guitar that plays like butter. It's nearly as easy to play as an electric guitar. However, to your point, attempting that piece or any piece on a $200 beater with high action will be a different road experience entirely.
@maxforce70ify4 күн бұрын
top top . he is phenomenal
@RogueWaveStudios_1314 ай бұрын
Absolutely Awesome. That is a very complex song to do and he does it Masterfully, what a talent!!!!!!
@picksalot13 ай бұрын
Outstanding! The natural groove and flow in his playing style makes it sound like the tune was originally written on guitar. Quite an accomplishment. 👏
@ronnyskaar37373 ай бұрын
Makes tonight a wonderful thing ❤
@stranarn122 күн бұрын
Wonderful Kent , It was hard to keep the tears from pouring 😅😘❤️❤️❤️👍
@cmufutube3 ай бұрын
Beautiful! To hear Steely Dan's music played on solo guitar was just jaw-dropping!
@MoxieCom3 ай бұрын
One of the best drummers I've seen on KZbin ;)
@clbtu13 ай бұрын
There are bands that wouldn't try this song.
@ronberasa586826 күн бұрын
Virtuoso...!!!
@richardmarcotte39833 ай бұрын
If you are coming back to rewatch or have been sent here by a friend do not forget to smash the like 👍 button 21k views 1.4K likes is a crime let’s go people
@2buzzed3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@guyb70054 ай бұрын
this player is becoming legendary!
@written124 ай бұрын
One of the marvels of this is that he’s refurbished, refreshed the song for me. I’m hearing it again as the great song it is after radio play made me kinda blase about it.
@juantimer4 ай бұрын
It is amazing how often it happens kent gets his hands on a song. I can listen to his versions over and over as if they were fresh.
@written124 ай бұрын
@@juantimer yeah, it seems so. I just discovered him but I see what you mean.
@jerrykrull94364 ай бұрын
Fantastic rendition... and live too!
@davefranco18464 ай бұрын
that is genius, kent. My eyes almost fell out of my head watching what you were able to pull off.
@robertking1934 ай бұрын
Really great! So much subtle detail. Totally brilliant. Masterful playing. Bravo!👏 👏
@eightmoonss.r.o.4243 ай бұрын
know what i see? an artist that has his love of music prioritized over his ego by far. maybe because of that, he might not ever be big and hugely famous...but he will always be a great human!
@geoffm30313 ай бұрын
WTF... It took Steely Dan multiple musicians to produce this song and he just performed the whole song on the guitar! Amazing musical talent right there!!!
@Gratussi2 ай бұрын
2:44 - "Nice."
@Darylvb3 ай бұрын
I can tell he’s been practicing a lot!!
@neilweber87254 ай бұрын
Hey Nineteen is a very sophisticated song. To play all the parts on solo acoustic guitar tales extraordinary talent and very deep understanding of composition, and transcription. 10 out of 10
@juantimer4 ай бұрын
Incredible. I hope to see Kent live one day.
@davorgolik78734 ай бұрын
Very rear moment of musical delight in my very long life.... 👏👏👏👏💖Still cannot believe that whole arrangement is only by single man with single guitar 😯
@hankberumen38044 ай бұрын
Unbelievable!! Kent, never stop; your talent never ceases to amaze me- wishing you a blessed life
@MColl-ot1mb4 ай бұрын
Brilliant. You can't teach that. And trust me, im a guitar and piano teacher !!
@KC-blues4 ай бұрын
Band in box! I've been playing 45 years and this greatly inspires me that ANYTHING is possible and renews my faith that I can go much farther.
@Ohiopicker20133 ай бұрын
This guy needs to be planning a world tour and record deals.
@philreeves24044 ай бұрын
I thought I knew how to play.......I might need to find another hobby. You are an amazing player! Thanks for sharing this.
@TheBassplayah3 ай бұрын
His hand goes up and the note goes down.....Yes, he is masterfull
@anthonyh76983 ай бұрын
This makes me really glad I gave up guitar. Now I don't have to feel horrible about my playing anymore when I see incredible stuff like this.
@JoeThibodeau3 ай бұрын
That's a nice arrangement. And you didn't obfuscate the music with showmanship. Execution is flawless. The voices have great separation. Very believable. Well done.
@adriangiles50864 ай бұрын
A joy to behold! Well done Kent.
@jonseltzervoiceover4 ай бұрын
Masterful, funky, and beautiful. Nicely done, Kent
@hepplure61724 ай бұрын
I've never seen anything like it! Bravo Bro!
@MayorOfFunkytown424 ай бұрын
Fawnky! And beautiful and amazing.
@foxxygearreviews77543 ай бұрын
Holy moly
@MitchHillerMusic4 ай бұрын
Great
@MikeS294 ай бұрын
This absolutely the best version of this I've ever heard, including the original!
@mozdickson4 ай бұрын
My dude! Wow. I was 19 when this bulleted, so was she. ❤
@berniecosta3484 ай бұрын
Just when you think you've seen it all, a guy like this comes around and opens the mind to a whole new level of playing. A supremely executed, relentlessly staggering, creative performance. I hope Tommy Emmanuel has seen this.
@gunsofsteele3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kent! It's always a great escape losing myself in your renditions. 👏 👏 👏
@joevokey13404 ай бұрын
I’ve been practicing guitar for 2 and a half years now without missing a single day, and after seeing this, I realize that I’m still very much a beginner…Awesome job young man 👏
@Bluebird-wj4nj3 ай бұрын
I want to shout out to 2buzzed. I was so amazed by Kent Nishimura that I forgot to give you kudos and thanks for the recording. Good job on the sound quality. Thank you for sharing this amazing artist with us!
@2buzzed3 ай бұрын
haha, you are welcome. I was just lucky to be in attendance. I will be adding a couple of more songs as soon as I get around to the editing. Enjoy.
@Incognito-vc9wj4 ай бұрын
You are the best guitar player in the World.
@fabricliver4 ай бұрын
WOW!
@jayzrat3 ай бұрын
Hey nineteen is my favorite Steeley Dan song and this rendition, with its jazz vibe is mesmerizing! Awesome !!!
@jimilite3 ай бұрын
Never ceases to blow my ears and mind with his playing and sense of feel. The whole damn song and every instrument comes to life in an impossible way, and he damn well makes it looks so easy ! Thats a sign of a master. I still cant even imagine the song that well. Well done Kent, thank you
@christinarubio30824 ай бұрын
CwaZy good🤪💝🎼🔆🤘🏼‼️
@JamesFolkers4 ай бұрын
WOW OH WOW OH WOW! This is incredible!!
@ericellquist70073 ай бұрын
Sweet, nice'n clean. Been a fan of Steely Dan since I first heard Reeling in the Years. It was right after the album was released. A neighbor in the apartment next to the one that I was in had just got the LP. He was having beers with a few friends and the music was coming in from the open windows. I really didn't know any one of them, but I knocked on the door anyway. Told them that I had to know who was making that unique sound. The guy invited me in and handed me a cold one. There might have been a bong involved as well.... It was springtime in New Hampshire, and it don't get much better than that.
@mnelson564 ай бұрын
Love your playing, feel and arrangements so much. You are continually raising the bar guitar in general, and acoustic guitar in particular.
@12fretter3 ай бұрын
The audience response was criminally poor. If I was the only one in the room, I would have made more noise of appreciation than that. Good golly miss molly, the ovation should have last until today! Outstanding.
@2buzzed3 ай бұрын
Don't forget, this was one song early in the set and we were all blown away. Also, bunch of old farts. Trust me, by the end of the show Kent knew how much we appreciated him. During the intermission everyone was expressing their adulation to him one on one.
@12fretter3 ай бұрын
Good to hear! I gave up on gigging for lack of appreciation and I'm a garden slug in comparison.
@udishemesh41714 ай бұрын
Impressive!
@chrischreative22454 ай бұрын
Wow. Nothing more to add.
@chrisstanford36524 ай бұрын
🎵🎶🤗🌹
@ryanbartlett6724 ай бұрын
Legendary is right! The skill and judgement to always stay in the song!
@djdibibar5164 ай бұрын
Musical Masterpiece!
@theanglohouse6014 ай бұрын
AMAZING!!!!!
@michaelmcdonald30574 ай бұрын
Appears to be in an alternative tuning that allows him to play the bass line in the chord structure. Drop D ? This man is amazing.
@2buzzed4 ай бұрын
Correct. He explains one of his tunings at one point but I don’t think I was recording at that point.
@zackstein4 ай бұрын
Martin Scorsese: THIS is cinema.
@miketayse3 ай бұрын
Yow, crazy good, I want to see his take on Bodhisattva.
What captivating musicianship, he should perform with the original artist’s !
@beckwith58804 ай бұрын
just amazing. you nailed the vibe and totally captured this fantastic song
@jeandumoulin25213 ай бұрын
Tellement bon…so so good…..love this….
@christianwombolt37984 ай бұрын
great job!
@KnownBeing3 ай бұрын
Phenomenal!
@pmomalley4 ай бұрын
Wow. Just WOW!
@marvinmah95512 ай бұрын
Steely Dan is one of my favourites Kent, you playing it is just the icing on the cake and we are so privileged to be able to enjoy your artistry and undeniable mastery of the song to your desire!!!❤
@pulehushortribs1574 ай бұрын
The multi-tasking Guitarist plays every part at the same time, Incredible!!! Enjoyable!! Remarkable!!!✌❤🤗
@Keshanut3 ай бұрын
absolutely superb arrangement, amazingly done on one acoustic. Muchos enjoymento...
@DaveCorsello3 ай бұрын
Spectacular!
@user-ou9jb7ni5n4 ай бұрын
That was excellent
@J3unG3 ай бұрын
What!?!?!?! Kent was in the USA!?!? WTF, man. I missed this show. awww man.
@2buzzed3 ай бұрын
Nope, Canada for this one.
@barnBR5-494 ай бұрын
Amazing
@StevenPerren4 ай бұрын
A fantastic rendition - great in itself but also serves to reemphasise the greatness of the composition. Kudos to you for a too top performance!
@dirtworshiper28004 ай бұрын
WOW. Just WOW. True musician.
@tomtom23463 ай бұрын
well played
@johnwilliams24204 ай бұрын
Do you even know how good you are? Your casual approach to something so complicated is very cool. Well done