RAI THISTLETHWAYTE Always Dreamed of You | Keyscape Sessions

[@Jamminn555]

What an unbelievable artist Rai is. Songwriting, singing, keyboards, beatboxing. Everyone knows how funky he is, but he's also deeply deeply human. As beautifully showcased here. Thanks so much for posting.

[@sammikinsderp]

I didn't realize it, but I was holding my breath for the entire song, and I just started breathing again at the end.

[@mister088]

This is a once in a lifetime artist that has sensitivity, funk, technical wizardry, jazz under his hands , pop, rock…. You name it. Very rare and awe inspiring to listen to. A very blessed man.

[@TheMmvukici]

Good grief that chord change at 3:29 just changed my life. Such a pleasure to listen to this exceptionally talented artist. Rai is one of the most underrated musicians of our time.

[@SammyMakepeace]

the chromatic stuff at 4:00 is what had me the most

[@malmsteen10]

he had a smug for it too. He knows that he just touched our souls.

[@sawomirhausman9407]

The first time, I did not listen very carefully, and suddenly, something at 3:29 broke through into my subconscious as something important, a passage to another dimension. I later returned to those few seconds many times...

[@PascalProcman]

For a long time, I wait for a MASTER. Like Billy Joel, Elton John. He's here. Thank you Rai. you are now my favorite Musician (not only singer).

[@shikaman]

3:29 Look at his face.. He knew.. Yet he dropped it like it was nothing.. That chord change was something else. Rai is so good.

[@GIa_DM]

Passing chord magic, right there.

[@Greenpuma]

That’s «what it all comes crashing down to» ;)

[@YSLee-xg8eh]

요즘 유행하는 음악에 비교해서 때가 전혀 타지 않는 순수하고 아름다운 음악 같네요.

[@johnneiberger]

This is masterful songwriting and playing. Analyzing this from the standpoint of music theory would only get you part of the way to understanding how fantastic this song is.

[@dumdees]

A new Genevieve Artadi single and then this drops. Damn, what a day.

[@picoman1714]

My thoughts exactly... just watched Genevieve's new track and then saw this.. wonderful.

[@Greenpuma]

Not to mention the iharmu livestream yesterday.. quite the week so far :)

[@Justin.002]

I like this community. It's nice to find people with similar taste.

[@palrake3739]

Songwriting skills 10/10

[@miltoncosten2632]

First time that I know of listening to this artist, great key manship, great song and great singing . THANKS

[@schnautziagogo]

...at last - also in Covid times - Mastery exist in all aspects of Art!

[@joseignaciomartinez1782]

A glimpse of Infinity shining through the soul and fingers of RAI and thanks to that amazing technology that is Keyscape!

[@Guitar7885]

I haven't had these chills or cried to a song in a long time. What a beautiful song. Perfectly executed in both the piano and the singing. Keep up the fantastic music Rai. 🙏✌️❤️😊 - Evan

[@yvettestaelens]

Rai, you Australian genius. A balladeer of the highest order. You open my heart with this astonishingly beautiful song. Adoring this performance , I love it when deliver your songs with such heartfelt simplicity. I don't know who your muse, is but my word, the songs she has inspired.

[@kaydee.photos]

I am finding myself coming back to this song and this video at least once a month. There is so much love and passion in that performance. Still my favorite clip from the sessions. Definitely big tears material.

[@1wibble230]

Agreed, it’s a majestic performance ❤

[@DudidumMusic]

Rai is an insanely versatile musician and such a nice guy. The piano sound is absolutely amazing!

[@HTech123]

I didn't know Rai. I am never going to forget him after this. Beauty!

[@jeraldosvideos1431]

Um, he’s so good! Singing, piano, expression, etc. i just found out about him today

[@ValidSimpleSam]

This is one of my favorite songs, so cool to see the difference in his play style so many years since the original

[@kinggimped]

I feel like Rai is too damn talented to ever gain mainstream fame. He's an incredible keyboardist, songwriter, and performer. He is a truly amazing talent, but his KZbin channel has about 8k subscribers. But hey. Thanks for uploading, this is a beautiful performance of a beautiful song. And thank you for all of these Keyscape videos, they are amazing.

[@JNAMobileHidden]

Thirsty Merc had many top 100 and at least one top 10 songs, as well as an album that went platinum, in Australia. Was very much mainstream in Australia for a period of several years.

[@1wibble230]

This really deserves more views, utterly fantastic piece, and also the best performance of this piece by him I've ever heard.

[@fryk2462]

This guy is incredible...a virtuoso on piano, keyboards, complete jazz pianist, and crooner at the height of Leon Russell, Billy Joel or Elton John...seems to be no limits for him...

[@benjamumover]

Seen the original and through complete accident heard this version just as I met someone so perfect and this is now my anthem. Everytime I hear it I will remember the moment someone so beautiful walked into my life. The perfect soundtrack to my new life. The key change kills me each time with happiness. One day I will create something so clever and musically phenomenal. Thank you Rai for recording this x

[@Robert44444444]

Rai Thistlethwayte has been my fave “new” keyboard player for a few years now, and while his left hand bass independence has probably impressed me the most over all… he’s just all around great… yet I’ve never heard him play or sing a ballad until just now. I see he’s playing the “LA Custom C7 - Cinematic” patch from Keyscape (my fave)… but if I didn’t know any of this and hadn't heard Rai before, I’d still be blown away by this performance.

[@zazaray]

Check out "Every Now and Then", simple ballad, simple progression--so well done. He's so good

[@gregruthen3844]

This one of the finest male vocalists I have heard for years. Will be following Rai now. Always interested in music globally.

[@tonya7591]

I'm obsessed by this song! Love how it all goes a bit Keith Jarrett at 3:46 too!

[@sawomirhausman9407]

I agree. Good observation.

[@flacobass]

Another Beautiful song by Rai... such an amazing artist

[@ПетяРостов-б2ъ]

Bravo! I recently found Rai So lucky I am. beautiful song.thanks.

[@demiTones]

What a amazing musician and song , so beautiful , that’s so pure.

[@MrRalphlisa]

Wow what a song! What an artist!! Always in awe of Ray Thistlethwayte! Amazing

[@groowy]

I just watched the live session of Overtime from Knower and wanted to searched for the keyboard player and this just showed up in my recommendations. Thank you so much Spectrasonics!

[@Pop99TV]

Absolutely phenomenal song. Rai’s musicianship and lyrics are deeply moving. Would love to hear more

[@JimWilsonMusic]

Such an extraordinary talent. Wow.

[@DocBizzle]

This song is absolutely stunning!!! WHAT AN AMAZING song and talent!!! Kudos to Rai!!! Started following him a couple years ago when I saw him performing Betty Page on the Spectrasonics videos. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@backmax]

Such a tasteful piano playing and singing !!

[@aaronmccallum2064]

Loving this, I feel greatful that many many years ago I got to experience Rai and Merc at possibly their first Brisbane show in a small venue not much bigger than my lounge room in the Valley, Rai showed off with a massive keyboard solo that had everyone standing on every seat/table they can to get a better view, I was sold and went to any show thereafter

[@gphiproductions]

Wow! Amazing sounds, amazing music, amazing talent! 🎹 🎶 👍🏽

[@jonnybravo3697]

The piano and vocals were both stunning, such a pleasure to listen to.

[@rick130107]

Such a beautiful, soulful & sweet voice.

[@edouardmusic]

Rai is amazing! (as are all the artists invited with great taste by Eric)

[@AlexBallMusic]

Mmm. Really great. Impressive vocal sound from a dynamic mic too.

[@joachimkenneweg3326]

It actually is a condenser mic (Neumann KMS 105) :)

[@AlexBallMusic]

@@joachimkenneweg3326 My mistake. Thank you.

[@AndrewTGreen]

Tasteful playing and great voice and performance. Hope one day they port some of this functionality to iPad. Best Regards.

[@koreanfriedchildren]

This man is the definition of evolution

[@federicopardo7940]

Really amazing to find so many great artists on a virtual instrument channel. Sad that the world of music today does not go according to what is heard here. Anyway , congratulatipns for the product and the awesome musicians.

[@Nostaljack]

Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. He posted this song some years back and it's just as beautiful now as it was then....maybe even more so.

[@yarreimoses5136]

Listened to it more than a hundred times. Love it

[@98osufan]

One of my favorite Rai songs!!!

[@ScottFrankfurtStudio]

Compelling on so many levels. Thank you!! 😎

[@BazzyOperationz]

I can't seem to find this song on Spotify! It's such a beautiful performance, I'll be coming back to this video often

[@dimidroll]

man, I'm your fan!, I love the way you combine voice and piano.thank you! I use an online translator

[@dimidroll]

I've listened to ray's song many times, it's magic! Then I began to listen to the piano, well, it's an amazing sound!, it's warm and real!!! I use a translator, sorry.

[@dimidroll]

this is the sound of an old noble instrument, perhaps standing in a small room, and this instrument was always ready to fill this room with beautiful, aristocratic sounds, it was always waiting for understanding hands!, perhaps the fate of this instrument is sad, but these sounds found ray's hands, and this is beautiful.

[@tonya7591]

Always been such a great song of his!

[@BUPETA3351]

Amazing level of control, and taste. Beautiful!

[@RomaneAllen]

Instant goosebumps, this is just gorgeous.

[@librisc]

This is really really good!!!!!!! Rai, you have the voice and the chops.

[@elimooremusic]

This is guy is such a major and this was gorgeous

[@sbarquitecto]

Sun Rai es realmente un GENIO!!!

[@fredretteketet]

What a great artist. Unique combination of voice and piano. Oustanding.

[@Pop99TV]

Spectacular one of my favourite all time performances

[@danozdirect3749]

Brilliant 🤟

[@engo74]

Maestro!!!

[@chicagospots]

A perfect song. A perfect performance.

[@MrAkaroc]

Gorgeous! Well done mate

[@bmt22033]

What a fantastic song and the LA Custom C7 Cinematic sounds amazing! Just got Keyscape today and I can't wait to get it installed! No sleep tonight! :-)

[@bmt22033]

Well, it's been 5 days since I installed Keyscape and I can now say for certain that it's the best $379 I've ever spent in my life! What an incredible piece of software! Thanks so much guys, this thing is absolutely incredible!

[@dylanaguilar6545]

His voice😱😱 and his playinggg😱😱

[@Gusrikh1]

Just fabulous…

[@crannaford]

Just wow!

[@stefanotrussi4312]

warawoooow. delicious...delicate and with clear tone. buy an album now

[@channelralph2931]

Very special.

[@ThomasByrneMusic]

This is absolutely beautiful!

Holy shit, that funky keyboard guy from overtime can sing! Great song, what is it? Oh he wrote it. Damn. Purely instrumental demos seem better but wow I would let this one pass too, amazing performance. Amazing piece. I feel so good I'm gonna rewatch DOMi Searing Solo.

[@MyanCyanAria]

Nice! Great piano sound. Congrats, Eric!!

[@groundhogday4864]

Привет из далекой России от настоящих ценителей прекрасной музыки. Спасибо.

[@andypadel9292]

Come back often to this, Philippe Saisse and Robert Glasper - Levels videos by Spectasonics, what incredible live performances

[@nathanielbrew305]

Please please ask Gregory Porter to do a cover of this with you on the keys.. would be magic! Amazing song and beautiful voicings.

[@annashchebeneva7962]

This is so great thank you!

[@kixandri443]

So beautiful

[@skrie]

I guess this is what I get for watching the Overtime sesh over and over. :D I love everyone playing in that vid. Fantastic performance Rai. And great piano library.. Keyscape is one of those things I'd buy today if it wasn't so damn big. I can hear Eric Persing in the background thinking of ways to make it bigger. I know you're reading these comments Eric... chop the library into bits. Heck, I'd even buy the whole thing if only I could download and install parts of it. Not everyone can afford to buy plugins AND a new SSD everytime they install a piano.

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Thx for the feedback. Did you know that you can install a lite version that’s much smaller footprint? (so the new SSD requirement is not an issue) Keyscape will never be broken up for separate sales though...the sounds interact with each other in important ways and with Omnisphere. And yes....it’s going to grow and grow into the future! But the lite install will always be included. :-)

[@HappyMixingStudio]

So amazing ...

[@alexanderingels75]

LOVE IT, well done!

[@jacobkincaid123]

wow

[@laurenznitert2623]

From the heart

[@nimblejack]

Sweet mixing

[@adamlevi5867]

Love it

[@SamvelGasparyanMusic]

Beautiful

[@carlinhosmenezesmenezes2362]

Show!!!!!!

[@eliasafediasdesouza]

Nice

[@ArnaudDautreppe]

I do love so much that song...! I'm wondering where could I get the sheet music ? If anyone knows, I'm all ears ! Thanks in advance

[@koakie1]

if Rai also played the song DNA you upload that footage right now!

[@bradsvideostoday]

3:29 Go Rai

[@lupash]

If u ever have any doubt about someone being good or not, just check whether it was featured in a Keyscape session first.

[@nateklejman9281]

What's the mic he's using? Also, what a beautiful performance, showcasing keyscape's capabilities, i'm in love

[@sebastianrecht5538]

And does anyone know what microphone is being used? Thanks!

[@sebastianrecht5538]

Neumann KMS 105 maybe?

[@evenaicantfigurethisout]

which mic is that?

[@lionel3339]

Has anyone written a transcript for this?

[@danilobarbudao5476]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@tjblackmore7863]

Can someone tell me what album this is on?

[@danielgeary5215]

What type/model of piano?

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Rai is using a Roland A-88 MKI to play sounds from Keyscape in this video. 🙂

[@civileng.]

He is literally musician..