Sun Rai - 'Til The Lights Come On | Sofar Los Angeles

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Sun Rai performing "'Til The Lights Come On" at Sofar Los Angeles on August 18th, 2013, during Echo Park Rising
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Artist: Sun Rai
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Filmed & edited by: David Benhaim
Audio by: Andrew Perez

[@zuffenhaussen]

Too much talent to be understood by the mainstreams. Quite simply astonishing musician.

[@nezkeys79]

"If the majority like it then it must be fact" 😂😂😂😂😂 my man you get it

[@UkuleleAversion]

Anybody else notice how Rai scoops up to a C at 4:49 on 'song' instead of singing a B like he does every other performance. Well, because he's such a genius, he decided to reharm the chord progression so instead of going from Cmaj9 to Am9 then Em11 he subbed in an F13 for Am9. So, the thing is, the B would've worked fine as the #11 but he goes to the C to avoid the surprise of the tritone of the B against the F bass.

[@DaveBermanKeys]

great ear! yeah, that's pretty awesome.

[@daeshunneli2400]

so underrated

[@iamthelobo]

These bebop licks over the dance groove is so refreshing to hear.

[@Doomsday5d]

this guy is among the best of the best musicians to have ever existed on the face of the Earth

[@nezkeys79]

This guy is a secret bass player ❤ those left hand lines are gold

[@ssho.c59]

I agree with you. I can't take my eyes off his left hand.

[@nezkeys79]

That piano solo 😂😍

[@hcmac100]

Very 70's vibe - nice

[@jakestone31]

My friend, our secret Australian treasure, Rai Thistlewhayte.

[@Carefreeblues]

I know right... with such talents I can't believe how little atttention he gets.

[@neilzworld]

Australasian?

[@vishalgautham]

THAT solo!

[@ainanui]

I loved it that he made his own beat right there and looped... Extremely talented something that you would have definitely want to see live in concert.

[@rage2win223]

This guy is so TALENTED.... how could he didn't deserve got a fame???

[@michaelkeithson]

Soooooo good!!!

[@bananapop2191]

He's really good at being alone

[@alichamas63]

Smokin'! The version he did for Nord at NAMM 2022 is even better!

[@TheAndrewMcNaughton]

How has this had only 56000 views? Spectacular! In this world of overrated pleasures And underrated treasures ... I'm in limbo between inspired and demoralized. Berlin Wall is a killer too.

[@G.b._esq]

Andrew McNaughton I think the universe heard you

[@CassTheWary]

Spoken like an underrated treasure, hope you're doing well Andrew 👀

[@Jonathandattermark]

such a musician

[@Sofarsounds]

We completely agree!! - Jack, Sofar

[@FrancescoPinetti]

what a keyb solo!!! ...great live session!

[@joshwilbur7476]

Anyone who doesn't realize how hard it is to do what he is doing doesn't deserve to listen to this.

[@MAYISEE]

cant wait to see u in indonesia!

[@VadimShinnik]

This Guy is absolutely amazing! A lot of new talented musicians saw in KZbin but Rai Thistlewayte is Super Phenomenal! GENIUS!

[@alireza.hourfar]

Such a talent!

[@davidjangmusic]

what a musician...

[@sfinga11]

poor guy, has only two arms

[@Sofarsounds]

+sfinga11 I know, right?

[@EricG-bv2ui]

haha

[@joefunk76]

That’s what sequencers are for.

[@G.b._esq]

😂😂

[@Arviav]

lol

[@laurajouin]

I thought I recognised this guy! He was the lead singer in Australian band Thirsty Merc. They were pretty big at one point, loved them. Great to see he is doing new things for himself, such a talented guy.

[@Sofarsounds]

That's wicked. We had no idea. Glad to see he's doing well.

[@Carefreeblues]

Sofar Sounds Hold up, are you being sarcastic or did you seriously not know about thirsty merc? Sorry but sarcasm just doesn't come across well on the internetz.

[@Sofarsounds]

No sarcasm, we promise. Just grateful for the info :)

[@nicreynolds_]

Greatest aussie band ever imo, check em out :)

[@beatz04]

Just discovered him, he's like a mixture of Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Robin Thicke, Prince, Steely Dan and Hall&Oates :)

[@azzis92]

and kenny loggins when he sang "san Francisco street"

[@michaelwilliams8137]

Rai is amazing. Can’t wait until you’re back in LA!

[@FRANK19821000]

it´s so good to have back again Rai, now Sun Rai, in the american continent ...really amazing artist

[@Sofarsounds]

FRANK MILLER he really is!!

[@boogiewoogie7748]

you're so underrated,killing it with the piano so fire

[@mikenera8164]

simply awesome. Talent overflow in one video.

[@alvaritoelflaco]

A punch of swing and groove to the middle of your face... so talented

[@stuartrichards3717]

Oh my god.....I first watched this about three weeks ago. Has been background noise to my every breath since. Am in no way sick of it! What an awesomely funkified three weeks I have just had. Whoo! Thanks Sun Rai :D

[@Sofarsounds]

He's great. We're looking forward to hearing more from him too!

[@rezones]

you should check the version he did in the studio. it's SUPER dope. the bassline in it goes hella hard.

[@alemanyorks32]

Is there anything Rai can't do...so much talent

[@rodgeComAu]

Absolute beast in every way.

[@KentoSky]

I love raiii

[@tymtrppr3]

Incredible

[@jezza7w]

Rai this is amazing!

[@Hibtin]

I love you Rai. So damn good.

[@minchoi17]

Who is this guy? What a genius. Breaks my heart.

[@BenJones1127]

It's amazing that this is live

[@artonelicoAT3]

always addicted to every iteration of this song on yt

[@mikaeladonges9102]

Aw such talent

[@flyboyvais]

Wow the crowd was wild ...

[@Legally_]

This deserves more love.

[@nedkolonecollins4026]

Legend dude glad I discovered you last year!!

[@jamesashcroft6637]

A consumate musician indeed.

[@The_Candyman86]

Thats talent

[@rezones]

sooooooooooooo DOPE!!! i love this joint.

[@dantze]

Omg cant get enough of this beat!

[@alanwood2041]

Wow! If you're ever in the UK and need a drummer look me up dude. Great vibes. Funky and raw :-)

[@afairbien]

oh holy RAI

[@carlosrobles5352]

Other level!

[@Soundalikes]

Featured in our playlist Soulful - Soul Beats Jazz

[@HughOKelly]

Much more than good

[@haandrew3319]

Love this song! Always sing to it when it comes on at work (American Eagle)!

[@mikaeladonges9102]

Love this. Cant wait to see him ( and the rest of Thirsty Merc) live in aus soon!!

[@nytronymous]

Platinum hit....just now hearing in 2019....

[@awakeningwithabundance]

This is my happy song! Thank you

[@ifasanend]

Sooooooooo good! 😭❤ That was wicked!!!

[@SuperJazzhead]

He's phenomenal, just breathtaking, I'm a huge fan for life

[@LoveandKindness_Z]

That's a true talent! Great job

[@bobbyulili]

artsy, keep it that way

[@mailarivadenera1488]

2021 😍

[@pianoroom3522]

We would like to see you in Slovenia:)

[@blorr]

Sick!

[@filipdinevmusic]

Rai is amazing!

[@giorgiotibaldo]

Amazing talent and amazing sound!!!!!!

[@Eimpakt]

fresh and talented

[@Rhymeconstructa]

Amazing.

[@chukiatsrisakul8559]

Wow !

[@hogehugapiyo]

最高すぎる！来日楽しみ

[@rvmontandon]

GENIUS!

[@darnellavery1545]

Love this song

[@Savageeee101]

i love this

[@cheeks3039]

Love this song...forwarding it. Sofar Sounds is an amazing concept.

[@Sofarsounds]

Thank you :)

[@Wikosmoke]

new sound for my ear's thx...

[@miotistick100]

finaly i've become your fan

[@tunamusic6540]

Totally musician!!!

[@m44E74]

Wonderful!!!Bravo!!!

[@Wikosmoke]

UNDERRATED SONG

[@ilariodominici8689]

Grandeee !!!

[@FilterFauna]

Demasiado bueno para ser famoso

[@Hobobum017]

This is great!

[@dragonfae10]

Amazing, as always! The spontaneity and innovation is incredible; all that cool sound, live, with one talented individual! Stunning Rai! Thanks for sharing

[@althree333]

WOW

[@adintanugroho]

2018 and still gewd

[@LeandroSantanaJazz]

Fiquei sem fôlego!!!! Incrível cantando e ainda mais tocando!!! Improviso maravilhoso!!!

[@betsydwek699]

Brilliant groovy dude

[@gunjansethi2896]

Love it :)

[@2011phill]

i hear mj killing this

[@hankitecttv4770]

2019!!!

[@tristareynolds1551]

I love the song about jesus I saw the light

[@monicaarruti5780]

oooh!

[@SeraphimCP-02]

Let me share this lyric. Till the Lights Come On Rai Thistlethwayte Turn off the record player And drop that 45 Little thing I wanna say Baby you blow my mind I hope to meet you later When we step out tonight Other girls are overrated But baby, you're so fly I can say that I want ya I'll be your soldier On a mission for you Any day without you Makes my heart feel so sorry Baby don't worry, worry girl As true as the stardust in your eyes There's only one way to paradise Stuck in my mind like my favourite song You keep me dancing, dancing, dancing Til the lights come on You see the man before you He'll give you everything I'm standing in your corner Fight for you, always win And when the night gets colder And if you're far from home I can be your crying shoulder Baby you're not alone I can say that I want ya I'll be your soldier On a mission for you Any day without you Makes my heart feel so sorry Baby don't worry, worry girl As true as the stardust in your eyes There's only one way to paradise Stuck in my mind like my favourite song You keep me dancing, dancing, dancing Til the lights come on When I'm on the track, when I'm on the track It's you When I'm laying back, when I'm laying back It's you When we're doin' that, when we're doin' that It's you

[@laraparkinson1866]

Rai is the best! :D .. well.. he is my YT pic.. with the band :Thirsty Merc" ! :)

[@pradophoto]

wooooooooooooooooow!!!

[@JeroenTel]

Freakin' fantastic, bro!

[@lillylocke22]

wooow** hes THE crazy funk master! liiieb es- jeeeaahh!

[@sandrabermudez7511]

Wish i could see hin live here in spain

[@danieln.siskron8980]

I Love You man you are Great........I Jam with this song a lot..........yes sure..........Hmm.