Musician/Producer Reacts to "25 or 6 to 4" (Chicago Cover) by Kent Nishimura

[@maki_roll]

I love watching reaction videos to Kent Nishimura because it makes me feel like I’m watching Kent again for the first time

[@StrateleStudios]

More to come! Probably “Rocket Man”!

[@fingerstyle9165]

same here man

[@caprise-music6722]

That’s ridiculous! Too good! Just amazing

[@beaumontmuni4294]

he never ceases to amaze me. He plays everything.

[@billyelliot78]

When he mixes in the lead guitar, the realization of the level of skill kicks up to another level and the face you make is so relatable and thats ultimately the moment that people want to share and why reaction videos exist. Fabulous moment.

[@matto9734]

The thing apart from the technical skill is how he´s able to seperate the different layers of the composition/voices. The control of the dynamics of each tone is totally mindblowing! And, as you said Jeff, it´s not l´Art pour l´Art to show off the techniques but he´s so relaxed and he´s grooving along... amazing.

[@dbcanada]

Thanks, Jeff. Astounding!

[@martinelduin2214]

It's technically amazing, and beautiful, and we can see he's enjoying every moment. Totally immersed. Nice reaction.

[@StrateleStudios]

He really does enjoy playing. I love that! 🥰

[@thomasmoroney1079]

There are no words. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen ❤

[@christopherpope5204]

I've played guitar for 42 years and I have never in all that time seems such skill. People speak of killer guitar players and rock gods. This man fits the definition in every way. Unhuman proficiency, in Crystal clear sound from beginning to end. Incredibly amazing.

[@austinhernandez2716]

There's many others too like Sungha Jung, Alexander Misko, Luca Stricagnoli, or the OG Tommy Emmanuel. Check them all out! This guy and Sungha Jung are my favorites personally.

[@stony2494]

Holy crap 👍🙏❤️ this guy also does Chicago’s Does anybody really know what time it is. Including trombone fills at the end 😎👍

[@СосланАлборов-ы7о]

Even if he knows Chicago it already shows hos musical preferences. This cover is awsome!

[@andreasclaussenwahl5518]

That was very cool and very impressive! Thank you!👏🙏🏼😊

[@tribzman3977]

Thanks so much for not constantly stopping the video after a few bars and giving your opinion like so many other people do, which interrupts the flow of the song. You decided to leave your perspective and thoughts until the end - thank you for that!!

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you for noticing! 🫶

[@Divocwax]

I saw Chicago live in Melbourne back when they were hot and making waves. This version of their famous song is worth the time and great listening. Well done Kent.

[@fredfrenulum2764]

Here it is! After I first heard this cover I had it on everywhere all day on repeat. It never ever got old. Loved sharing your reactions.

[@saymyname3097]

This is another level.👍

[@jcarsrud]

My thoughts exactly maki... I have been watching Kent almost 3 years now and really enjoy musicians reactions... Great job Stratele. React to Kent's cover of Careless Whisper as well.

[@the-dave-house-project]

"Oh my gosh, that's inhuman.", pretty much sums up Nishimura doesn't it? Lol.

[@StrateleStudios]

Yes! hahaha

[@lisedonsgrnning6518]

I totally agree - he really wins on both sides, as if everything else wasn’t enough in itself🤯😍🤩🤯😍🥰💝. Subscribed to him after my first listen to him🥰💚🌱. Jeff, I really don’t know how you manage to release a video reaction every single day everything taken into account and even though, it is a labour of love, as you say - it IS a lot of work put into it, and I truly appreciate it ALL!🙏🏼💜💝💖🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🕯️🕯️💫🌟✨🌈 Thank You❤️🤗.

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you dear friend! There is so much music in the world and so little time to experience it so I’m compelled to release daily. Maybe one day I’ll slow down hahaha. 🫶🫶🫶

[@BrianBadBass]

Guitarists that can play bass lines/rhythm/and lead lines all at once are just another breed man! I would highly recommend Mike Dawes "Jump" tribute to Van Halen. It's phenominal!

[@andreadee1567]

That is exactly what I thought. Mike Dawes is special!

[@katherandefy]

Feng E also does this and plays mainly ukelele but also acoustic and electric guitar. It’s insane and he only gets better and better over time. Child prodigy. Insane.

[@austinhernandez2716]

That's what fingerstyle is! It's my favorite. It unlocks the true potentials of guitar! What an amazing instrument.

[@sandrawest2105]

❤u have it you don’t……..thank you for sharing!,,,,,Peace💫

[@davesanders2325]

Absolutely stellar!!

[@billhare]

Since the video, he has learned how to do the ending solo live while playing the rhythm!

[@jakemarlow8998]

In addition to his technical and physical virtuosity, here's what also boggles my mind ... he had to listen to the original song, dissect it, figure out which alternate tuning to use (C-G-D-F-Bb-D), then re-compose the song. For the viewers who haven't tried to arrange a solo fingerstyle piece from scratch, it can get super complicated - especially if the song has a lot of movement and variability. There are a lot of professional big-time fingerstyle guitarists who wouldn't be able to pull this off.

[@sandorzoltangergely]

Fantasztik👋👍🏻👍🏻🎸

[@cmdrvarna]

Ive been watching this kid for years. His cover of Rocketman is good just like everything else he does but if you ask me for 3 covers other than this one that really have that extra "WOW" factor in them. It would be his versions of Easy Lover, Another Brick in the Wall and Careless Whisper.

[@StrateleStudios]

I'm sure I'll be checking those gems out as well!

[@Frankikooo]

mind blowing

[@jcout25]

Check out his version of Thriller....it's ALMOST as jaw dropping as 25 or 6 to 4.

[@JuxChi]

As if its not already enough he goes in plays the parts of other instruments as well 😮 Jusssst amaaaaaazing!!

[@riittasihvonen2011]

Quite talented this guy technically. Your facial expressions are outstanding when hearing something splendid. I have not heard the original song for a long time. So I listened the Chigago version, and must say, that todays teens should study the music history. Terry Kaths guitar solo is insane. And Peter Ceteras voice and tone is unreal.

[@BobDuganFL]

Thank you for exposing me to a great artist. But it is sad that now I must put my guitar away forever......or maybe get motivated? That sounds better. Happy Holidays all.

[@StrateleStudios]

Hahaha yes that’s way better! 🎉🎊🫶

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

😁 Were you expecting any less. I think I've listened to pretty much all his stuff and it's all exceptional 👍

[@michaelkaczmarski2938]

Kent is one of my favorite guitarists. About 2 months I discovered another fantatic artist on KZbin, who goes by the name Marcin. His last name is Patrzalek. He became famous in Poland, but he came to the US a few years ago to study music. He reached the top 5 on AGT. Please check out his KZbin channel. I recommend his renditions of Carmen, Asturias, Kashmir, Toccata, Fur Elise, Bethoven's 5th, and Moonlight Sonnata. They are all fantatic! He's currently 23. He's been publishing YT videos for many years already. Like Kent, he's a natural talent that started young. He's already put out stuff on Vevo and Candy Rat, and currently has a contract with Sony.

[@juantimer]

Marcin is showy, it looks impressive, but he does not hold a candle musically to Kent. Kent is on another level.

[@AmirFazadh]

You do realize that he is not of this world, right? He was sent here to conquer our planet through music!

[@syd_seiko]

`yes to rocketman :) love to see you picking your own favourites of Kent's covers

[@StrateleStudios]

Coming soon!

[@katherandefy]

Shoot cannot find my other comment on your channel buy look up Feng E covers of Yellow by Coldplay (on uke) so great and his acoustic/electric guitar duo on Don’t Cry sheesh so gorgeous.

[@jamesmorseman3180]

Really recommend his rendition of another brick in the wall part 2

[@stampgunner]

My 250624 frenfan, so happy

[@kurtlazarus5975]

this guy is on a different kind of level. I have seen a lot of good players, but this guy is a freak

[@Frankikooo]

in other world

[@capntim9841]

If you watch and listen carefully there is also a bass track overdubbed on all his videos.

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Hardly seems possible, wow!

[@normanbryllecudiamat4318]

hello by lionel guitar cover of kent 😊😊👍

[@pedrocastro1568]

"It looks like a simple song..." and BAM!!!!!!!!!! Kent Nishimura train just wasted you 🤣🤣🤣

[@StrateleStudios]

😂🤣😂👏

[@trafyknits9222]

Tommy Emmanuel who?

[@alexfletcher5192]

If you had a band with an acoustic section, you would have him in it. If you were smart.

[@SENSEOFLIBERTY]

Have you reacted to Marcin? A famous guitarist from Poland. Another level which was never seen before.

[@juantimer]

Marcin doesn't hold a candle to Kent. Sure he's a talented, fun guitarist but a lot of technique without feel.

[@Icook4u71]

Not much really impresses me. This was a exception.

[@Frankikooo]

a robot

[@jrdubay1169]

Get your mug in the upper corner dude. Can’t see the details

[@StrateleStudios]

Can’t win ‘em all

[@tomtolentino7575]

Wow….what kind of tuning is he in? I’m just wondering if he’s in some kind of open tuning to get such a fast action and close proximity of fingering transitions😱😱His timing is incredibly precise, and his drumming is on point ……..OUTSTANDING 😎👍👏👏👏

[@juantimer]

If you check the original video, Kent almost always puts the tuning in the info.

[@eddieagnich1875]

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice practice!

[@die_die720]

Ken is super !