Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson - Solo Acoustic Guitar (Arranged by Kent Nishimura)

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Tuning : C G Eb G Bb Eb 4→5capo
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[@KentNishimuraGuitar]

We announce that a transcription of my arrangement of "Man In The Mirror" is now available on sheetmusic website below. Please check it!!　www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/1226993/Product.aspx 僕がアレンジしたマイケル・ジャクソンのカヴァー「Man In The Mirror」のタブ譜がシートミュージックのウェブサイトにて販売開始しました！　詳しくは下記リンクをご覧ください。www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/1226993/Product.aspx

[@howdy000]

Amazing 😍 not only do you perform this song with the highest of standards, you also share your secrets... Bravo 👏🇦🇺❤️

[@Jake-pp2zk]

I’d kill for tab of “What A Fool Believes.” Any plans to release that?

[@Fytube-cy2ed]

ありがとうございます！

[@MinhHNguyen]

Have been waiting for too long. Thank you.

[@jcbruni7284]

eres un genio.........soy tu admirador ...saludos desde Perú

[@Will-xk4nm]

For my money this young man is the most exciting guitar player on Earth right now.

[@philominachinmccauley3081]

💯

[@hairypotter94]

1.2 million views?! Have guitar videos been so common that a gem like this video goes unnoticed? This cover slaps!🔥🔥🔥

[@tlee9484]

Wow, that capo change at 2:47 , from 4th fret to 5th ,was pure magic, completely flawless and without effort. 😳😲 Terrific..

[@davidharband8499]

With only your ten fingers you managed to produce the sound of a whole band, and a very good one too. Thank you very much for this moment of grace.

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

His right hand is a lady's hand tbf

[@jonathannaniong8951]

He got 20 fingers, half was invincible😂

[@randominternetdude2179]

You forgot his wrist as well he's using to slap the guitar, but yes

[@DrGregSchreeuwer]

Ever since I was a kid, I have been able to separate different parts of a song as I'm listening to it, from the percussion to the bass to the guitar, keyboard, etc. I could listen to this over and over again. It's food to my ears. I can't get enough of this. What an insane genius you have, Kent Nishimura, and what an inspiration you are to so many musicians out there. Wow! Just, wow!

[@kevinferris3187]

Agree completely. Melody, bass line, fills, percussion. I was amazed.

[@sancraft1]

That's a real gift. Missy people cannot do that. My youngest daughter can break apart all the harmony lives, the instruments. It's so cool.

[@chappahx]

These harmonics!!! Regular people have left and right sides to their brain. Kent has left, right, north, south, east, west, top, bottom, and more. It's simply amazing what you do!

[@chrissyanonymiss]

Lol😅😂

[@covertprofits4351]

It's evident he possesses a deep understanding of music! This rendition showcases not only his technical prowess but also his innate creativity & ability to think outside the box. It's impressive to witness such an incredible display of musical talent from someone so young. This arrangement leaves a lasting impact, making us appreciate the song in an entirely different way.

[@dv95678]

Music is the universal language. Kent Nishimura is way beyond his years. He's a special gift we all should enjoy.

[@rollingstone7160]

This may be the most beautiful guitar renditions EVER heard. No words. Speechless

[@assaokinoshita3820]

It's impossible to say which song played by Kent is the most beautiful. All of songs played by Kent become masterpieces.

[@Lucianoandrenenem]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYTCZZaerMdnd7c

[@peternemeth1777]

​@@assaokinoshita3820No this one is it for me. 😂 It's so beautiful.

[@westernguaranty965]

listen to the bass so consistent!

[@mattc3929]

This Dude seriously! It's mind-boggling how he does it. Simply outstanding. Kent is the GOAT.

[@Stno3582]

2:45 just casually changing capo without even flinching WOW, entire thing is a perfection

[@TatootzOutdoors]

I think no other fingerstyle player can top this arrangement and performance with the same song. This playstyle is on another level. His right hand is a cyborg. 😀

[@johncabrera4289]

isn't the hands, its the arrangement is insane.

[@seetclear8947]

@@johncabrera4289 lol it's most definitely both

[@lofy-_-8953]

Check out Paolo gans playing God cover that was a next level fingerstyle too with some percussion

[@Tomzin20]

@@lofy-_-8953 yeah, fr, the part at 2:00 in that cover was really impressive with the percussion.

[@thomassaylorrealtorlicense8763]

yes lots of nuance in this arrangement. Not "over-played". It is superb. This guy is the very best in the world at what he does.

[@GlassesKingdom]

Nothing is missing, dude plays everything in this great song, wow , my daughter singing along, it’s so perfect Kent you bring joy to my home ….

[@cmdrvarna]

Glad to see you enjoying more of Kent these days

[@GlassesKingdom]

@@cmdrvarna of course,he’s really good

[@Angelo-pe4go]

Waiting for your new reaction video of kents covers 😄

[@gregg1320]

Yes, this! The whole arrangement; amazing.

[@donlod322]

Glasses Kingdom...have you listened to Ken's rendition of Chicago 25 or 6 to 4?

[@Adeus555]

Maaan the precision on his picking fingers is unreal. To keep the resonance and depth on those picks without dampening the other chords is unreal, then throw in the percussion to boot. To say this man is talented is in an understatement. Annnd hes only getting started.

[@jocsil2466]

He plays very precisely, so the sound comes out clean and pleasant, without the harsh squeak of finger dragging on the strings.

[@annsantiago3680]

If only MJ had seen this..i think he would be proud of this amazing guitar cover of his song..thank you for bringing this cover.

[@CasperEsmann]

You’ve done it again my man!

[@Robert_Alexander]

Absolutely love your covers dude, would love to see a cover from something in the way!

[@jeffffro7674]

I.....uh...I just can't get my head around how someone SO YOUNG can be this phenomenal!!! Your intonation, the strumming, finger picking, percussion, even the VOCALS!!!!! You capture the vocals so well that I can hear every single word in my head!!! I've been playing since I was 4, born to two musicians, now I'm 46. There have been a couple times here and there when I discovered other types of the arts and put music on the back burner, but youy friend.....you've got to be practicing 10 hours a day, right? My God!!!! All I know is that I've yet to make it through a single one of your compositions without crying!!!! Trust me when I say this is very much NOT a bad thing!!!! Just like another comment said, YOU BRING JOY TO THE WORLD!!!! You may even be one of the top players alive!!!! Thank goodness for you!!!! You bring so much happiness into a world filled with hate and prejudice!!! We NEED the Kent's of the world!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@babasaurus]

agreed! Kent is only 19 years old! but his playing is phenomenal for ANY age.

[@philza9991]

question: I´m 18 and i can cover songs like this in 1 to 2 weeks i can also play like mike dawes (one by metallica) etc. but in the last 2 years i havent played the guitar because of the lack of motivation. I now go to the gym. should i keep playing guitar and start yt? I have no music theory skills.

[@garyharney3764]

Moving the capo up one fret was a clever one for the modulation. I knew within 5 seconds of playing this it was going to be a beauitful rendition. One of the best I've heard in a long time sir, well done.

[@user-eu8er3wv9e]

１音１音を 大切に 丁寧に演奏している感じ。 作曲者冥利につきるだろうなぁ。 喜んでるんじゃないかなぁ。 月の上で。

[@douglascollins6133]

I'm a trumpet 🎺 player.... right now I'm trying to digest what I am seeing and hearing. Freaking amazing!!

[@hvijayan]

Never showy, always so masterful. This guy is a savant at these kind of rearrangements. Wonderful every single time.

[@mairtgrady]

I fully understand how bold this statement is but I do believe that currently there is nobody else who plays this well. It's flawless. There's nothing missing. Nothing. It's really difficult to comprehend just how good this guy is.

[@V1br8tor]

..like writing a movie, then shooting it in one take.. just the amount of calculation that must go into every note and every transition, no missed opportunities, no missed details, no compromises _on anything,_ yet everything all at the same time, *from a box with strings.* We've arrived; this is it, the ultimate, logical conclusion of "playing the guitar". I mean, what else is there - making it beatbox, or talk to animals? If, as a species, we stopped everything else we're doing right now and began beaming this channel into space with all the power we can muster, we might finally have justified our existence to the cosmos, is all. "Playing the guitar". One thing we've definitely got down pat.

[@mairtgrady]

@@V1br8tor Exactly!!!

[@clintonleisemann4071]

Incredibly good! That's all I got.. freaking amazing!

[@TatootzOutdoors]

Absolutely!

[@brooks5656]

Tarantino style perfection too...he plays the songs that matter.

[@lekoman]

One of my favorite MJ tunes, made perfect by unequivocally my favorite guitarist. I'm not a crier, but Kent's covers *usually* make me tear up. Like, most of the time. It's like hearing someone speak to you in your own language for the first time after a long time away. Almost a sense of relief. It's the best of what music is for.

[@randkhor7571]

Me too. I'm literally crying now. BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED!!

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

The best a guitar can be.

[@EsquireUnlimited]

My God that was amazing! As a lifelong MJ fan, I idolize and obsess over all his unique and intricate vocal phrasings and man, you mimicked them all perfectly on the guitar. You really must have studied the song inside and out. I enjoyed that so much and I am blown away! Well done Sir. Michael would be proud!

[@2BoopTheSnoot]

So beautiful to see when an artist has mastered their craft so well, their instruments become an extension of their soul.

[@kimandersen77]

He effortlessly plays the big drum on the beat with his right wrist, also. Just fantastic.

[@halglover7089]

I've lost count how many times I have listened and enjoyed this one and your other renditions of classics. your qualities attract real musicians. Our level of appreciation comes from understanding the work and talent necessary to present something so unique. Thank you, Kent. Keep it going.

[@chrisdiner7170]

Just speechless. At this point there's really no words to describe how amazing Kent's playing is.

[@BrightsonDavid]

I've been on KZbin for over a decade and I rarely comment on things. Your brain is superior to a normal human being. To be able to play the melody, to harmonize it and have some chords over it with beats? My mind is blown.

[@ultramaster.]

why only still 276k subscribers... The greatest, the greatest player ever

[@appeski1]

One of the best renditions of the anthem of my life. Man in the mirror should be a standard.

[@udarama7146]

これはすごい．伝説級です．印象的な低音部とか転調とか原曲のかっこいいところをしっかり盛り込んで全体の統一感があり，単なる「ギター1本にしてはすばらしい演奏」を凌駕する，原曲と比較できるレベルの心を動かす演奏でした．ありがとうございます．

[@Calatriste54]

Bravo, Uda!

[@jesuispacifiste8009]

言いたい事、既に言われてた。

[@user-tm9zb1kn5i]

そのコメント、世界で一番最初に言ったの俺な。

[@Izzy-te8rx]

I know a lot of people can probably play this on a technical level, but to come up with the arrangement is a different kind of skill and this may be perfection.

[@jemcma1]

He's the kind of guys that we need to make famous

[@kozmomagic1]

Either you are or you're not....this is is.....I love this guy. What a gift

[@tunemxr480]

The song is what matters the most when history looks back, and you just did a virtuosic performance of it. Magical!

[@Kitara86]

I’m sharing this with my whole family! My mom was the biggest Michael Jackson fan and still is and you are-just wow!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ryanrivera7217]

Not only are you rocking this song..you playing with emotion..I feel every second...tears in my eyes

[@brettcox8143]

Want to point out the harmonics at the beginning, the groove, the clever combination of melody and harmony on a single instrument, the dynamics … the whole bloody thing. Spectacular!

[@GuusMusic]

Speechless.. 😍

[@WashburnD10]

You took the words right outta my mouth man.....Dam that was sublime

[@Supaxiro]

Sigh... Kent bringing Pure Genius again. MJ's gotta be smiling down on this Sweet Ear Candy!!!

[@TheMessMaker111]

Every time I see this young man it's like he's playing hands-free and his heart is plucking the strings

[@thiec.1513]

It’s 2024 and I’m back listening to this masterpiece

[@sumleegai]

My first time here and learning about Kent. He's definitely a blessing to us and the reason why the Internet was created! 💖

[@Nandoman520]

Same

[@vinancheta5521]

Me too. Ive watch all of his covers i love this young japanese man

[@mishloa]

Hey Kent, Good music to me, is when you forget if it's a band playing, just a guitar , maybe a piano, if there's singing at all. Damn, you Even forget you're listening... From the moment you reached the first chorus, I just forgot myself, and for me, this where the magic happens, and the reason I love music. It's so full, rich, tight, flowing. So Michael. You're a true gift to the music world my friend. Wish I'll see you live one day, or even better, play together. Stay safe, Yoni

[@jamo_vee]

just when you think his arrangements can't get any better, he slaps you with this masterpiece of an arrangement. As a young guitarist myself, i feel humbled to witness a talent like yours. Please keep doing what you're doing. Your playing is a gift to this world❤️

[@the-dave-house-project]

Just came back to listen to this after 11 days and noticed Kents gained 2k subscribers. C'mon everyone, let's share this and get him the attention he deserves.

[@faiwong8534]

KENT Deserves 10Million view at least. SUPREME GOLD STANDARD of how a guitar should be played and fully utilized.

[@ArjaysJourney]

Where you are, I may never get there. But you give me something to strive for. In the mean time, I get to listen to the most amazing fingerstyle arrangements by the most gifted guitarist I've ever seen and heard anywhere. Thank you!

[@nehemiahmeadows7691]

He just keeps getting better and better. Just when you think this is the best it can be it just gets better! Thank you for bringing so many smiles to so many faces.

[@snow0729]

マイケルの声まで聞こえてきそうで鳥肌がたちました。

[@skroodup]

Wait wait wait wait, he shifts the capo up at 2:47 and then proceeds to play an octave up?! That's nuts. I didn't even notice until my second watch it was so smooth.

[@luigi_border]

It rolls from the front and back.

[@Ch3zzy]

Whole step, not an octave. Scale change.

[@EricLeePiano]

I've always liked this Michael Jackson song but the harmonies you bring out make me love it even more!

[@HarryP457]

There are few superlatives I can say that everyone else before me hasn't already said... Kent your incredible talent never ceases to amaze. Thank you.

[@tekgawd]

If MJ was still around to hear this he would have absolutely loved it. Thank you for this.

[@JasonPoulsen]

Ooof. The kick drum with the wrist, the capo jump at the key change, the syncopation, co-ordination and dynamics throughout... This is brilliantly arranged, impressive technically and beautifully performed. All my hats off to you. Keep em coming.

[@assaokinoshita3820]

As always Kent showing why he is one of the best fingerstyles of planet.

[@thestoryperson4926]

became obsessed guitar when I watched SRV's "Texas Flood" live at El Mocambo performance back in 2007. watching Kent this past year is the only other time I've been truly in awe of someone playing guitar. a lot of amazing players out there today, but this man is a legendary talent. hope we all realize what we're witnessing here

[@Wistbacka]

Seriously one of the most impressive arrangements I have ever heard/seen. Michael would be so proud and happy.

[@RyanBiter]

You are such a beautiful soul and musician. Thankful to be on the same planet with you. You make me proud of humanity and all the beauty we can make.

[@eric9901]

Another reason why I love your arrangements, Kent, is because other guitarists, particular jazz musicians, reharmonize and add so much to the song that I can't even tell what's going on. I don't understand any of the complex, over-the-top intellectual musical stuff going, and that's coming from someone who has a basic grasp of music theory already. I love how sweet and concise your covers are-- nothing overly intellectual or jazzy, just the good ol' song perfectly recreated, with all the details, as the original sounds. Keep doing what you do!

[@rienvannoort4786]

other (jazz) guitarist cannot do this .. this guy is totally unique.. we are witnessing something really special here..ive been playing guitar over 45 years and have seen a lot of the great (fingerstyle) players but no one can come close to this guy... just compare tuck andress his version.. then u know what i mean

[@appalachiangunman9589]

I agree completely, the man does percussion, lead, rhythm, bass, and melody but doesn’t add any unnecessary flare.

[@mmettej]

As someone who was trained for years in jazz I completely agree. I respect this style so much because of the musical intricacies and harmony arrangement, Not just dissonant bs that’s purposefully avant- grade

[@alichamas63]

Your opinion isn't a reflection on jazz though, it's a reflection on your own simple tastes. Preferring comic books to Michaelangelo doesn't make him less of a master.

[@rienvannoort4786]

@@alichamas63 where kent is def michelangelo

[@xpact27]

this brought tears! i am practically speechless! your rendition touches just like how the original ones have touched our hearts. no words can express our gratitude of hearing your expression of these songs, thank you kent!

[@cheneyrobert]

Respect 👏👏👏👏👏standing ovation 👏👏👏👏

[@tonyontilt3522]

I better still be around when you hit 1 million subs. If you don't I will loose my faith in people. You certainly deserve it Kent.

[@yongxxx]

God bless you and the work of your hands dear boy

[@serasmile6026]

Kent you are truly ONE OF A KIND. Thank you for always bring the AWESOME WONDER IN EVERY ARRANGEMENT

[@darrenbroughton2665]

Has anyone considered Kent might be an alien. His playing is not of this world.

[@junevertucci3420]

I AGREE!

[@gillanjohn1]

It's like he's playing 5 guitars at once 😳

[@Prochaska97]

I never was and probably never will be a MJ fan, but god damn I really have admit that he made some incredible songs.

[@Japjongetje]

Everytime you upload a song to youtube I think: "Now how is he going to top that?"... and everytime a new vid pops up I am amazed allover again. Pure perfection. Thank you.

[@DemonsCrest1]

ye, getting better i think ^_^

[@clmkc5393]

Rarely watch twice but.....this one was good! All the jazz guitar players know how difficult arranging is let alone playing it. Such a clean, precise, unencumbered sound.

[@panammmsy1869]

Hard to describe how technically gifted you are. But beyond your technical gifts, you have soul at your core. Together, they produce they amazing arrangements. thanks.

[@jacknicolas]

Not a single beat missed... incredible.

[@richardhendry3883]

No matter how many times I watch this I’m more amazed every time.

[@jatin7361]

Kent continues to amaze. I can't imagine what it's like to be listening to the radio and be like, 'oh, yeah, I can arrange that into a perfect solo acoustic piece' and then execute like this. A joy to behold.

[@timconlon8500]

I would imagine this would have to be 10 out of 10 on the guitar difficulty scale. There is no way to overstay how talented this guy is

[@shareLive]

God, I'm gonna crying. This is one of my favorite song of MJ. And you perfectly made it a fingerstyle version.

[@scorpias.3277]

How does this not have millions of views? This is amazing. ❤ great cover.

[@poohmatsuoka5525]

「今から何が始まるのだろう」と興奮せずにはいられないイントロ（導入部）からエンディング（最後の１音）まで、西村ケントのアレンジ・センスと演奏の技量は「もはやココまで来たのか～ッ!!」という驚きと共に世界中のケント・ファンを狂喜させること間違いナシの素晴らしさ。あの「Thriller」のカヴァーをKZbinで公開した初演から３年目となる今年。大きな成長を遂げる時にマイケル・ジャクスンの作品が関わっているというのも、天国にいるキング・オブ・ポップとの「リスペクトを込めた心の交信」が行われているようで、思わず涙ぐんでしまう程の感動を覚えました。ケントくん、ありがとう。

[@beaure4365]

コメント読んで涙が出てきた・・・・なぜだろう

[@stevesassano5047]

Wow I have played flat tops for 50 years and he puts me to shame. I love his fingerpicking with all 4 fingers. The acoustics are absolutely incredible. He doesn't miss a single note and his harmonics are so cool !!

[@YvngHustle]

Bro is him. Bro is that guy. Bro is just built different. Bro is the main character🤯🤯😭😭😭😭💯🔥🔥

[@amybread]

100%

[@jdtaxpayer801]

This is what genius looks like, this guy is "off the hook" talented!

[@japhdanaoofficial2205]

Woke up, prepped coffee, opened youtube, saw Kent posted a new cover and watched it! Damn boy, this kid got a god given talent. 🔥👏🏻

[@coopermadoka]

イントロの美しいハーモニクスを聴いただけで、この曲のアレンジがどれほど素晴らしいかという事をすぐに感じました✨ 最後まで息を止めて聴きました🤭💓 この後、ヘッドホンで聴いたら涙がら出るかも⁈🤣💓💓 ライブで聴くのが、コワイくらい楽しみです〜♪♪♪ マイケルが聴いたら、きっと涙するはず！！ いつも素晴らしいギターをありがとう💕 やっぱりKent Nishimura は世界一のギタリストやと思います✨✨✨🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@charlysstore]

SIR, Michael can hear you..i am speechless..thanks

[@maurizioenzovenezia5262]

The best arrangement for one of the most beautiful song of ever...played ,in my opinion,by one of the very best acoustic guitar player in the world....amazing Kent and amazing melodies!!!!!!!

[@spenceradams7777]

Out of all the covers of this song I have heard, this is the only one that even approaches what MJ did with it. You played with such soul, feeling, and flawless technique. What a musician!

[@LeonAlexGuitar]

God I love this so much

[@bluesky-iv5ni]

best fingerstyle cover ever. EVER 👍👍👍❤️

[@williamrasoanaivo5381]

At 2:33 he remained faithful to the subtle delay Michael sang that part line of the chorus. Attention to the smallest detail.

[@alanh7247]

holy smokes. the independence of the various parts is absolutely mind-blowing... and all this with such a relaxed/laid-back groove/feel... as has been said many times before, Kent is on an entirely different level... one can only wonder what his future will bring...

[@DemonsCrest1]

i tried to tab some songs, but the parts all seem like they were pieced from different songs. kent makes them all fit harmoniously into one song >_

[@theflyingblues]

The grove at the 4 minute mark is outstanding. Had to bob my head along with Kent. Such a special performance

[@randkhor7571]

Yup, that groove is AMAZING !!

[@SpaghettiCode5]

I was thinking it would be just another Tuck Andress' style but since I am a Kent Nishimura's fan, I thought to give it a try and boy I'm not disappointed..

[@FoRePLaY2013]

Every fraction of a second in his brain can control every complecated movement of his senses, eyes, ears, hands and fingers, weight, accuracy, melody, rhythm and mood of the song. He is not a level of guitarist or musician generally. He has something special out of reach.

[@_Cool_Boy_]

I dare can say Kent is now the world's best acoustic guitar player!!

[@luke46219]

Wow. Even the first 25 seconds of this song seem completely out of the reach of anyone I know. Tapping harmonics with the right hand while strumming and working the fretboard with the left hand, and everything timed perfectly. Incredible!

[@moonootoo]

yes that was absolutely mindblowing ; i couldn't believe my eyes and ears

[@johnholmes6]

100% agreed, Kent's ear and skill level are completely off the charts, best arranger and acoustic player I've ever seen and heard

[@danielbriggs8020]

Harmonics are so hard especially to get them so crisp. And then he’s playing melody on top of it. Stop it! 😂

[@fs7572]

i listened while working. stoped to see how many are playing… Needed a few seconds to figure out whats going on there :-) Out of reach for me

[@sam_the_man]

Not to mention he’s still tapping the beat at the same time as all that too lol

[@TayWat11]

That little part at 3:39 made me smile from ear to ear

[@josh5247]

Just noticed the Don Ross shirt .... Great guitarist as well I can't stop listening to this

[@assaokinoshita3820]

Definetly Kent is on another level.

[@davidcaprones4613]

F***g AWESOME!!! Drums, bass, harmony, melody, vocals, chorus... every note in its right place, and the most important: tons of SOUL. Simply fantastic 💛

[@videowatcher4006]

This is guitar playing at its finest.