Rai Thistlethwayte Great Performance Live

This is the amazing Rai Thistlethwayte filmed live at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the Roland V Grand Release. Filmed and edited live by my My Production company. Decibell Productions Sydney

[@TheMisterHa]

King of Gost Notes on Piano

[@mozm4664]

Your forgot your ghost letter ‘H’

[@cwestmont]

His piano playing is hypnotic. Voice reminds me of James Taylor sometimes. He deserves monster success.

[@kstoeb]

My though two. He even looks a bit like the young JT.

[@Mrk2023az]

This is actually insane. Maybe the best musician in the country.

[@shredx81]

Elite musicianship on display here. Take a bow Rai.

[@chicagospots]

Rai plays the piano like the percussion instrument that it is. Outstanding!

[@janejohnson9593]

Rai's voice has such a crisp sound and a heartfelt clarity that rocks my ears and soul and that's before even mentioning the keys skills. Truly Outstanding. Proof Australian musicians don't get the recognition they deserve. WTF is wrong with the rest of the world??????. Are you not hearing this????Rai and Thirsty Merc are amazing by anyone's standards. Aussie rock is the best.......Keep on rocking guys...

[@JustMe-999a]

It would have been popular in the 1970s. He's just 40+ years too late for the US.

[@charlespester3411]

dude i agree he is actually so bloody good. like songwriting, instrument playing, singing. nails it in every category

[@Joedoriamusic]

He is known and the accolades correct. The biz is now live performance, that's what it's been pillaged to. Iow, you need to get out more and see that live (bring others just as lost).

[@johnventura1637]

Rai is such an incredible talent. He deserves to much more widely recognized.

[@brucephoenix3989]

This dude can play!! Found him thru Knower🎶 just noticed he uses no pedal🎹

[@eitanrapp]

Yeah - really focuses on the percussive element. He's my number one musician currently. Keep coming back for more

[@achenarmyst2156]

Also got to know him from „Overtime“ live. 👍

[@rustyyates421]

Reminds me of Kenny loggins when he sings and Michael McDonald when he plays . BTW you tend not to use a sus pedal when playing uptempo or rhythmic songs like he is in the video

[@nickcollins9403]

52 years old and just discovered this amazing gem of talent! Yep, tears rolled when I heard this! THANK YOU KZbin!!!!

[@ernestt.williamson735]

I am 98 years old and just discovered this young man. Glad he has his life to come...

[@weaintfoundsht]

I'm 132 and what's going on?

[@sengle1013]

This is shockingly good. Got his name as he has the gig with the Eddie Van Halen tribute best of all worlds, the naturalness with which he plays is amazing.

[@danozdirect3749]

Possibly one of australia finest musicians of all time Well hes in my top 5

[@endeuinable]

Rai is an absolute top musician with incredible talent. He also seems to be a great guy. The audience here was quite cold but I know that every single one of them was quietly loving the groove throughout the whole song.

[@stevenjames8260]

That little run at 2.43, hell yes.

[@alejandrolagosaguirre5592]

Thank you. I scrolled all the way down to see if someone wrote this. What a beast!

[@kstoeb]

So great. Never heard of him. Now I will search him on YT :-)

[@TheJakeMarl]

Clean, every part is just so clean. it's actually ridiculous how tight he is,brains in his fingers

[@Sweence]

This guy has some superb jazz chops!

[@cmisunpark]

So underrated. Pure talent.

[@TheListeningParty_TLP]

Kenny Loggins vibes in his voice ! Great playing and songwriting ✌🏽❤️

[@mrsnaxmovies]

If I could take some time and throw it in the air I have a feeling it would land and you'd be there I wanna see you just as much as I don't wanna let you go 'coz the days get longer and I ride 'em back to the days we took it slow No money - that's ok babe I know you're still my lady It'll take much more than that to make me lose the faith now You got me so excited I'd love you unrequited You'll see, you'll see -- I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my D.N.A. to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my D.N.A. to want you It's fundamental, it's fundamental Don't wanna be personal, but you got reality And that incredible knack which makes me wild and free And you're so beautiful that word is redefined In the dictionary there's a picture of you and it now means one of a kind You don't need clothes or makeup I never wanna break up This is a snapshot of the place we lay beside each other We don't need laws abiding I see your troubles hiding You'll see, you'll see - I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my D.N.A. to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my D.N.A. to want you It's fundamental, it's fundamental You don't need clothes or makeup I never wanna break up This is a snapshot of the place we lay beside each other We don't need laws abiding I see your troubles hiding You'll see, you'll see - I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my D.N.A. to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my D.N.A. to want you It's fundamental, it's fundamental

[@gustavotozzo]

whatever I hear coming out of your hands is next to insane! What a gobsmacking talent... I will buy your records... no hesitation. You had me at Skylark. Boundless capacity to produce genius time after time. Rai? you have a bloody massive fan in Japan! Outstanding! (and I believe I am being stingy with the compliments!)

[@Radiatoron88]

I agree! He is incredible! And I'm another big fan living in Japan!

[@bigreddoggy55]

Nice song. Great musician

[@matsh51]

Always returning to this video when needing inspiration, Thanks!

[@das250250]

28000 people with taste ..what are the rest of us , listening to ? He is a major talent of Australia and is world stage .

[@vn_1]

This man has some terrific talent. I was almost jealous.

[@kelly-annlee5638]

Can't get enough of Rai's work!

[@costassiachamis9789]

Superb. GRROOVY. Voice and style.

[@gregorywheless3064]

funny saw Rai's video 4 the 1st time yesterday and commented he should go on the "Voice" had no idea he was already established one of the best musicians I've ever seen!

[@BenJogan]

Playing the piano in a percussive way... I don't think there would be a better depiction than this. That's rad!

[@juthan0]

Rai - you bloody ripper. Amazing songwriter, lyricist, and a player that rivals almost anyone you’ll see. He’s lead singer in a famous Aussie band called Thirsty Merc. Chase down a song called 20 Good Reasons and really have a listen. Guaranteed to bring a little tear.

[@slta3781]

This video made my son want a piano for xmas. He has heard it far too many times because of Dad. Can't wait to see you in Menai.

[@alexinswfla]

S LTA that's so cool. I started playing piano at 6 years

[@drums5050]

For me king on Piano. That feel is next level dude on the progrsssion,melody and a whole lot of bebop and shuffle in it too with swing!!👌😍🤛🏾

[@janbresan2078]

Almost forgot to watch it today!

[@radomirkobryn-coletti1145]

holy crap, this guy is the BEST jazz pianist i have seen recently. Enough of this modern, overly weird stuff, a piece like that reminds me of Oscar Peterson with the thrilling complexity of Chick Corea.

[@BiggyJimbo]

Radomir Kobryn-Coletti wouldn't really call this jazz.. more like funky soul. jazz influenced, but not really jazz.

[@munnersmusic]

Tim Lallemant it may not be strictly jazz but it IS jazz piano, that’s what that type of playing is referred to as

[@engenhariasemed9009]

That's right, not to mention inspiring a new generation of keyboardists who seek a better authentic performance of the jazz of the time that was great to hear.

[@marshallballantine-jones3819]

He can play it all (including the modern weird stuff) - he is that good.

[@jordanfrancisco27]

Jazz can't be defined. Just sayin'. Let's just say it's synonymous to freedom.

[@haramora7331]

Great player and singer!!

[@fotóKeleMen]

Phenomenal beast 🤗

[@fyyazshahnoor8687]

ur a freaking genious. missed you guys in nsw.

[@JasperAuxilio]

omg im so glad i discovered this artist from keyscape! lo and behold i discovered this piece of him! wooow the dude's super talented

[@trestranquilos8413]

whahaha...i followed exactly the same route from Keyscape! Great musician indeed!

[@slabacoopers]

Some times pure talent and hard work equal just that...

[@danserolf_SometimesPiano]

Yeah! Magnificent Rai!

[@ezyrides4592]

What a soul, made for ours🙂

[@lupash]

he's like the John mayor of piano

[@Sweence]

2:40 Wow! That's some dexterity!

[@brucemusicus2425]

This guy is great! Fantastic groove! Why isn't he more famous?

[@JonnyCrabb]

Bruce Musicus I feel like he's working on it. :)

[@nickcollins9403]

He’s too good to be famous as is too often the case!

[@arth0044N]

I just wonder who is behind 9 "Dislikes". If I had to choose, who I will be listening to for the rest of my life is Rai. No regrets! I know! 9 dislikes are probably by Rai himself, because he lost one note here and there! :D

[@drums5050]

That progression especially those left hand chords from 2:27 to 2:47 simply outstanding.🙌🏽👏🏾🤛🏾👌🏾

[@matthaude]

F A N T A S T I C !!!!! Thank you!!

[@gracielovemusic]

This is my favorite of yours besides your great scatting. You are the best!

[@아저씨-g1z]

So soso great talent! I love all your songs !!

[@ColinWeeks]

Rai looks like Russell(the lead guitarist) from the movie 'Almost Famous'... Hell yea.

[@sharronferreira6420]

Awesome talent!

[@HenryArko]

Too much talent and hard work!

[@Radiatoron88]

This guy is insanely talented!

[@LageB12]

I so love this....

[@JayfeelJungYT]

awesome RAI the musician!

[@wattch8076]

Fantastic!

[@michaelericksonmusic]

One of the greatest love songs ever written.

[@goblacklist]

hi :) good song, good chords and rythm , and good singer too :)

[@borokymusic]

so good!

[@Capricosm]

Seeing Rai perform tonight @ Camelot music lounge in Marrickville.

[@DougGray-xf3hz]

#Camelot - keeping the live in Sydney music

[@keudae]

just masterful.

[@danozdirect3749]

Wish i could see your hands dude This song is fucking brilliant in every way 👌

[@shanemarr6676]

this is insane!!!

[@kountchev1]

Text If I could take some time and throw it in the air I have a feeling it would land and you'd be there I wanna see you just as much as I don't wanna let you go 'Cause the days get longer and I ride 'em back to the days we took it slow No money, that's OK, babe, I know you're still my lady It'll take much more than that to make me lose the faith now You got me so excited, I'd love you unrequited You'll see, you'll see, I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you (to want you) It's fundamental, it's fundamental (it's fundamental) Don't wanna be personal, but you got reality And that incredible knack which makes me wild and free You're so beautiful that word is redefined In the dictionary there's a picture of you And it now means one of a kind, yeah You don't need clothes or makeup, I never wanna break up This is a snapshot of the place we lay beside each other You don't need laws abiding, I see your troubles hiding They'll see, you'll see, I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you (to want you) It's fundamental, it's fundamental (it's fundamental) You don't need clothes or makeup, I never wanna break up This is a snapshot of the place we lay beside each other We don't need laws abiding, I see your troubles hiding You'll see, you'll see, I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you (to want you) It's fundamental, it's fundamental, yeah It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you It's fundamental, it's fundamental, it's fundamental

[@nickbauerberlin]

Best FunkBoogie I've ever heard..

[@dakku7]

This has made my day. Thank you =)

[@won-son]

He is the true artist.

[@gwgwgwgw1854]

Brilliance.

[@syroyid]

One of a kind

[@gduqueg]

una bacaneria mijo !!! la berraquera este man !!! saludos de un caleño jazzista !!

[@gogolMax]

so smooth!!

[@leeannes2204]

It's in my DNA to want ya... yeah, stole your line... sorry... but you are so freakin' good!!!

[@haraldmorandini4084]

Great !!!

[@RichardCordell101]

I hear the whole band - just through the vox and keys. Superstar.

[@sboontham]

If I could take some time and throw it in the air I have a feeling it would land and you'd be there I wanna see you just as much as I don't wanna let you go 'Cause the days get longer and I ride 'em back to the days we took it slow No money, that's OK, babe, I know you're still my lady It'll take much more than that to make me lose the faith now You got me so excited, I'd love you unrequited You'll see, you'll see, I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you (to want you) It's fundamental, it's fundamental (it's fundamental) Don't wanna be personal, but you got reality And that incredible knack which makes me wild and free You're so beautiful that word is redefined In the dictionary there's a picture of you And it now means one of a kind, yeah You don't need clothes or makeup, I never wanna break up This is a snapshot of the place we lay beside each other You don't need laws abiding, I see your troubles hiding They'll see, you'll see, I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you (to want you) It's fundamental, it's fundamental (it's fundamental) You don't need clothes or makeup, I never wanna break up This is a snapshot of the place we lay beside each other We don't need laws abiding, I see your troubles hiding You'll see, you'll see, I'm gonna take my story to you now It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you (to want you) It's fundamental, it's fundamental, yeah It's in my DNA to want you It's in my blood and mind and self It's in my DNA to want you It's fundamental, it's fundamental, it's fundamental

[@dinoerc1754]

What a DNA!

[@joycejohnson7164]

Incredibly talented! (looks like young Jonathan Edwards)

[@alessandrorecanati2384]

LOVE YOU GROOVEE!!!!!!1

[@yujineom3555]

Amazing

[@emberarc]

Well, that was something.

[@martineichholz5189]

It's just beyond brilliant. No wonder Louis Cole picked him.....

[@1chezz]

Amazing!!!Здорово)

[@m44E74]

WOW!!!

[@egyptianminor]

He looks a bit like a Geezer Butler/Brad Wilk hybrid, w/a Gospel, Jazz, Bop, R&B musical Soul!

[@lyndaanderson9066]

Sun Rai!!!

[@lilianebeeckman2901]

Also Michael franks. ... but it's Sun Rai... Borrelhapje,

[@djmmichael123]

Any tutorials available? Would love to attempt to play this at home.

[@rawh321]

Sorry Daniel not that I am aware of.

[@anxiousproductions9183]

Wow

[@insseerrtt]

DNA awesome

[@otamoes]

I am here beacuse of Satriani and Elephants of Mars :)

[@AlexisMorales-od6nc]

Me too

[@Josh-su1us]

a phenom

[@aramb10]

James Taylor DOCET, very good Rai.

[@artpamh]

hey, so cool!!! What's the title of this song?? I don't recognize it :(

[@stevengoss7764]

DNA

[@RichardCordell101]

3,463 views. REALLY? C'mon people, don't hide your eyes Ivan Voronin, don't hide your face tkdn1221 - share this with everyone you know who's alive!

[@TimothyGondola]

Anyone know the name of this tune?

[@Samthompson2015]

It's called DNA, it's a Thirsty Merc tune 😊

[@TimothyGondola]

@@Samthompson2015 Thanks! :D merci

[@benjoulx]

Wowow! What's the name of this song?

[@Naude23]

DNA

[@benjoulx]

@@Naude23 Thank you!

[@ChrisValera]

2:56 "You don't need laws of Biden. I see your Trump was hidin'"

[@KuiniOTeAo]

Rai is as great an artist as Freddy Mercury with instrumental vocal and writing!

[@normalizedaudio2481]

So this guy with OZ Noy gig? Yea, he got the gig after 10 years.

[@FarawayPictures]

Straight after this he went out and punched a koala!

[@GB19976]

Any one knows the chords or where i can buy the music sheet. Unfortunately, I am not able to find them online. Thanks in advance.

[@hongsterulz]

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