Raul Midon-"State of Mind" (long version)

The New Mexico-born, New York-based Raul Midón makes his recording debut with State of Mind, on Manhattan Records. The 13 song collection of Midón originals is a mix of soul, R&B, pop, folk, jazz and Latin. Midón, who has been blind since birth and is the son of an African American mother and an Argentinean father, lists such musical influences as Stevie Wonder, Richie Havens,and Jose Feliciano.

[@IamKoreanMan]

its a shame that not everyone knows about this man. he is very inspirational and hard to forget

[@jesgot]

He's relatively known here in Sweden. But I'm spreading the word. Only the music-people that knows of him. Hello to Netherlands and Serbia ^^

[@JMQuiblat]

This 6 minute video is an entire course in vocalization, percussive acoustic guitar and live performance entertainment :O Raul Midon is the MAN

[@cafesmitty]

If you are in a bad mood, listening to this guy will improve your move by 1000 percent. He is amazing and so thankful we have music like this.

[@mientjee]

That's an artist, that's what music is all about people...

[@maayanofri]

maybe God did not let you see .. but he gave you a gift worth no less .. Your performance in Israel - Eilat Jazz Festival was amazing! Thank you

[@axeman1009]

Wonder how many musicians are looking to collaborate with Raul?!?! They better be ready to keep up....

[@Naomehh]

i would swear that there was a trumpet in this song, but the guy does it with his mouth! CRAZY! :)

[@maayanofri]

Maybe God did not let you see .. but he gave you a gift worth no less .. Your performance in Israel - Eilat Jazz Festival was amazing! Thank you ♥

[@andrewfiskmusic]

this guy is amazing. you can feel his soul in the whole song, great musician and performer!

[@Emptyacemountain]

hes very underrated, he should be more famous than he is, love his caracter

[@eaportela]

This guys is brilliant. I seriously wish I could play like him, and have the ability to kickass with the mouth trumpet. TALENTED! Heh. That word doesn't even begin to cover it.

[@FlinckShinesOn]

I put this on favourites before it even had started. He and Richard Boona is godlike.... truly. ;D Was on their fifth set today in Sweden in our city: Vara! (I loved how awesome they said it xD). He played guitarr, bongodrums and sang and played trumpet with his lips - at the same time, and it was guuuud - One of the most amazing things I've seen!

[@MetalAddict247]

I just can't believe how wonderful this guy is!!! He is just so goood!!!!!!!!!!

[@lowriderbandfan]

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY (MARCH 14) today to Mr. Raul Midon. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. You are absolutely AMAZING!!

[@JanzuS]

there is absolutely nothing bad i can say about this song. the lyrics are undescribeably good. so true! raul midón is the inspiring talent worthy to look for. i really really want to get used to that falsetto.. ;)

[@sylviedev]

*completely blown away*

[@patturik]

Wow i was at the north sea jazz and was trying to find an act that really got to me. Then I found Raul Midon standing on his own on this huge stage. Simply amazing. I really went crazy even though i was on my own too :P

[@ryuol8]

hes like a new gen santana. god bless blind musicians. Too many people with disabilities give up on life because they lack something that others have.

[@streetscaper69]

Thank you for helping me find a cool state of mind to be in peace tonight . . . for finding the time to be in the moment & enjoying the "present" that is You . . . ho! my brother

[@funkyloffe]

This guy got the IT-factor so bad. Unbelievable! I'm so hoping he comes to Sweden soon.

[@happycombo]

I adore and respect this man so much. Although I personally am not a guitar player, he is one of my greatest idols of all time, regardless if I am a musician or not. Just listen to his lyrics and all the soul in his music! He definitely deserves never ending recognition and respect. I hope to meet you one day, Raul!

[@FlinckShinesOn]

I put this on favourites before it even had started. He and Richard Boona is godlike.... truly. ;D Was on their fifth set today in Sweden in our city: Vara! (I loved how they said it xD). He played guitarr, bongodrums and sang and played trumpet with his lips - One of the most amazing things I've seen!

[@BRUQBEATS]

They have eyes ,but Raul will make em see what real vision is...

[@Lynxwound]

Hey I love the bunch of different languages that people comment in. He really touches people all over the world.

[@freesouljah]

gotta love the mouth trumpeting...pure genius!

[@DJG009]

amazing one man band, this mans got talent, should be all over radio stations but of course the general public doesn't know talent

[@taylor914ce]

Man... that falsette at 2:27 is just beautiful, love the harmonics to!! and of course de "trumpet"

[@hermanoguzman]

its like a mixture of jazz on the left hand and flamenco on the right

[@Nicotrel]

a young version of george benson with some remarkable talent. raul is by far one of the most underrated musicians today.

[@Reivoli]

Damn ! It's been a long while since I've been so impressed by a musician... I seen him on french TV a couple of hours ago : I was blown out ! That guy is... Wow !

[@pemzija]

Raulllll is performing 2night in The Hague Netherlands and I'm going!!!!

[@pricelesspistola321]

it almost make me want to give up on music seeing this guy have so much talent and music sense. lol

[@Pebby72]

I saw him perform twice a few years ago in Amsterdam in combination with Masters @ Work in Club Jimmy Woo and it was amazing what a sound.

[@ObaNarayanShivaji999]

Breath-Taking, transporting me back home to that place from whence we all arose.

[@Killerbrick]

Just discovered him on Ovation TV.. This man is King.. I'm hooked...!

[@sweetestmocha]

i can watch this over and over and enjoy it every time. pure talent!!

[@celiasanchez8]

God exists! This is one of the most breathtaking performances I have ever witnessed. Outstanding!!!

[@thekingakaitsme]

the most talented new Artist I have seen last 10 years in musik !!! respect bro. !!!!

[@stylecollective-qt9um]

This is so wonderful to see! I used to go see this young man over a decade ago in small clubs the size of an apartment livingroom. There was a closely connected music circle of hardore singers and players in Miami at the time ...the favorite hang for everybody was to go and support one another's gigs and Midon was a beloved favorite on the local scene. So far,most from that time have gone into sessions or songwriting, but it's great to see 1 of the old guard out there playing their guts out!

[@CrimsonMaplesofAutumn]

Love this guy. In this era of poor weak music this guy is like an angel send down to show us quality music still exists! Love!

[@paulette44martin]

Sometimes God gives you something but takes something away, this man sees and sings with his soul. He didn't say why me, he just took the gift and polished it.

[@FlinckShinesOn]

HE is a freaking masterpiece!

[@GTBizo]

I freakin love this song ! The trumpet part is awesome.

[@leonardodalongisland]

I first heard of him last night on a NYC radio station and when I heard his "trumpet" something about it caught my attention. I then learned what it was and become so excited. I've been doing that for years (just messing with it) and had no idea anyone else was doing it, let alone recording it. I want to do a duet with this man!!!

[@lowriderbandfan]

Very proud to say that I have had the chance to see Raul from the beginnings of his career in little 'ole towns in NM and you just knew he was gonna reach that star. Peace.

[@aaguirrejr]

This is the best version BY FAR.

[@villeheadhunter]

i love Raul Midon because he's one of the few modern artist in any genre i know that actually sounds better by himself live then on the CD with added instruments and sounds. PURE RAW SKILL AND EMOTION! I LOVE IT!...thanx Raul

[@DunkdaHunk]

So many different types of music and types of sounds he can produce using only 2 instruments, and they sound so perfect! True musical talent if ever you could witness it!

[@nithyargarg]

THIS GUY IS THE REAL DEAL!!!

[@mmmmm0715n]

He is so nice.

[@simonburb]

i cant play guitar a quarter as well as that. Whats even more impressive - he's blind! Go On Raul!

[@djoulsdrummer93]

thanks you, this man is wonderful, i saw him in the bataclan in paris today, he is a real phenomen, absolutly amazing guy.

[@sebastianreul]

i saw him in concert in the montreux jazz festival 2007... bought my first guitar the morning after.... i love that guy!!!!

[@Prouddemocrate]

I´ve seen him a few days ago in cologne in Germany , he is absolutely wonderful !!

[@nikSpyda]

Just 1 word...AWESOME!!!!!!

[@darkhurd]

If there's a such thing as the best, then Raul you are the man!

[@sanyodude14]

This night, when i found this guy, I feel my whole world became larger! He is one of the best singers&guitarists in the world, if not the BEST! Respect man! Keep up the good work and, think about making a World Tour! You are very appreciated from what i see in the comments below so, it wouldn't be such a bad idea! Greetings from ROMANIA!!! GOD SENT YOU! PEOPLE, LET'S TREAT HIM WITH ALL THE RESPECT AND LOVE WE HAVE! THUMBS UP !!

[@caston121]

what a genius! smooth! reminds me of stevie wonder!

[@totty1963]

This man is a genius. Great respect to him

[@MarioAmadeu]

this guy is selffish because he got all the talent for himself. just awesome

[@throatslashedpenguin]

my mind is blown.....all over the wall

[@sweetestmocha]

i wish i could have been there! this is one of my fav cds right now. wake up to it every morning. incredible talent!

[@THEDEVILINRS]

saw him at the monterey jazz festival a few years ago, hes so skilled. nice to see a good musician for once

[@sympel2u]

Just want to point out the fact that this is one of the first videos i have come across where no one is bashing someone else or being controversial about anything and this is the way music should be...just bringing people together and leading us into a a "State of" Harmony.

[@ArekkusuOS]

My god! When I first heard the trumpet I thought, a little bit to late for a trumpet to enter in the song, later I realized it was his own voice! Just amazing.

[@vinebry]

Just saw him in San Diego last week! I am totally blow away with his talent. One of the best live performances I've ever seen!

[@SwissSi21]

When i first found this video, and saw the crazy guitar lick in the beginning...i knew this was something special and have watched it every day since. This guy is amazing, crazy respect! SwissSi

[@TRUMPITI]

I was listening to it browsing something else and then I heared this flugelhorn reminding sound. Hectically I went to see the player and found out, it was his mouth. Amazing!

[@tonysloan]

As I told him last Sat. night at his post-gig cd signing, I've sung professionally for 30+ yrs. and no singer/songwriter/guitarist has ever impressed me more. The man's talents are to be paid attention to!...it's just that simple. Amazing artist!!!

[@DaDooM88]

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow! hope this man is happy for the rest of his life ;)

[@ezhaggerty]

F-ing incredible! Love this guy and the fabulous music that he creates.

[@mrsjr78]

I'm going to see him in Chicago on Feb 1. Can't wait.

[@stellasista]

What a man, waht a singer, what a musician!! So bad man!!!!!!!!

[@PurpleTailedChipmonk]

Unmatched talent, this man is genius

[@panthersquad]

Raul kills, i just heard of him today and this blows me away

[@thelmnop]

amazing musician. it's nice to see him getting some props for his skills.

[@Saxshophone]

This is so amazing, extraordinary. Never heard anything like it. This guy is so impressive, truly a real talent. Thank you.

[@Cresspur]

I love the vibe of this tune! so inspiring!!

[@beunique84]

Wow...this is real music TALENT right here!!

[@mazman12390890]

Wow that was great! Incredible how great he is at everything. I never heard of him before, but now I will not forget him.

[@pmathiasgabrielsen]

i love how he talks and play the guitar in the intro. What a man.

[@gabylane1]

pas de mots pour dire ce que je ressens... my state of mind goes higher and higher when i listen to him!

[@Gregory_TheWatchman]

Definitely some George Benson influence I'm sure. This guy's exceptionally gifted!!

[@ericbarnes33]

Unbelievable.... A true artist in the full sense of the word. Take notes music world!

[@Bongus75]

I LOVE YOU MAN !!!! u keep the world steady...big bow for an idol

[@Saitenblick]

Great!!! Look at this Clip! Share this million times. Saitenblick ;-)

[@PianoMeister3]

That is so ridiculously awesome.... As a music major (I'm a pianist and a percussionist), I can testify that the rhythms he sings are super hard to do over his guitar playing! Props dude!! I hope you go far with your music!!! :)

[@keno657]

Raul midon has soo much soul. It's beautiful =D

[@SpaTamacco]

hey, daar was ik ook! The man is unbelievable, bought his 3 albums (3rd album is a signed one! :D) and the man stays innovative! If you have an opportunity to see this guy live, take it! ;)

[@soulshaker205]

Right on...i love it!

[@ensinamento]

Every time I listen this music, it gives me goosebumps. It seems like Raul is getting better in the same video or probably he is changing my state of mind..

[@PaoloGAngelo]

Thank you Raul, you're awesome...

[@JustSomeoneHiding]

Now this is talent ! I got some deep respect for this guy !

[@tajmabruno]

This man is a wonderful musician and his "State of Mind" cd is a classic an eclectic mix of so many types of music that I enjoy. I can't wait for his next cd.

[@JunBlob]

at last!!! real music!!! was looking for a different state of mind song and I stuck a far more better song.... damn raul, Dime07123 was right... actually it is an understatement, you are doing something awesome!!!

[@guitarrasco]

Raul Midon, is a GIFT to the WORLD, He is inspirational in every aspect of music. You can tell that his spirit and musical approach is ONE OF A KIND. PEOPLE, SPREAD THE WORD, this is what it is ALL ABOUT!!

[@Th3fishboy]

i just cant discribe how talented this guy is...

[@BestofYTChannel]

This video has been selected as one of the best Music videos uploaded in KZbin. Thanks for sharing. Regards, bestofYTchannel

[@THEDEVILINRS]

i saw him at the monterey jazz festival a few years ago. he makes me jealous. haha keep going raul!!