Tension (Kotaro Oshio)

solo guitar

[@Nosceteipsum166]

After almost 20 years this still is my favorite Kotaro Oshio song. Too bad it seems like he doesn't play it anymore.

[@ktran11]

Kotaro Oshio is an amazing player. He attacks the strings yet still maintain the clean composition of the song. This is fingerstyle at a new level in japanese melodies.

[@4thspeedster]

Oshio Kotaro's a GENIUS =D

[@wangmsater]

I never understood figerstyle, ONE man with ONE instrument can stir the passions of the crowd as much as a band or orchestra. Its amazing.

[@rbuckert]

Fantastic how he can expres his feelings just throught the guitar like that. I'm really impressed, the dynamic, expression, structure, everything matches.

[@wuyj516]

Kotaro will always be my source of inspiration.

[@noelmeehan]

After years this song continues to move me inside, it's just a beautiful piece of music.

[@noelmeehan]

One of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard. Still amaze me after years.

[@xianlongzheng2493]

One of the best finger style songs. Hands down

[@RussianFabjan]

Totally agree with you Rylynn is best his song so far imho... And Kotaro Oshio is so soulful guitar player. I have never see someone like him. With so deep and in the same time touching music.

[@vaaara]

It's already been ten years...? Damn, time flies.

[@한석영-q8n]

Yes, time flies.

[@dongwooklee5142]

Now 13 years 🤣

[@andrewchang6833]

@@dongwooklee5142 came looking for this one in 2020!

[@Mephisto_D_Munyo]

lol, It’s been 16 years and I’m only seeing this now hahaha

[@vaaara]

@@Mephisto_D_Munyo I can't lie, I don't even remember making this comment in 2016 and I have no idea who this artist is lmao. But they're really good actually!

[@invictuz4803]

Man, this version just goes to untouchable level with how perfect the emphasis is on every string being struck.

[@rosalamanna6069]

Ten years since I started to learn this song.... Still the best rendition of Kotaro so far, was absolutely perfect, in time, with that amazing intro... Tears in my eyes.

[@TheZacdes]

Absolutely perfect???? OMG:/

[@gqedpbeicq]

S'deeper issues.

[@garyrotorua2491]

This is now one of my favourite listens, talented composition.

[@monkeyguitarist]

Same here. McKee, Emmanuel or Leeb are virtuoso guitarists, but Kotaro is a genious composer and a genious guitarist. His technique serve the music, and his pieces are build like classic good songs.

[@Crazy4LifeStreak]

The most beautiful fingerstyle song i heard. Kotaro Oshio rulez.

[@dinnermanac]

THIS PIECE IS A PURE MASTERPIECE

[@MrBlobloblob]

Andy Mckee - Quite progressive in style, plays pieces with complicated movements, which gives the listeners less memory of the song itself. Tommy Emmanuel - Very wide genre, highly skilled in playing scales and riffs, and has a very strong stage presence. Though sometimes he plays songs too fast that some notes tend to mute. Kotaro Oshio - the only guitarist I know who has fully mastered the nail attack. The best composer of the three. Maintains simplicity without compromising emotion and soul.

[@Kataro214]

I watch this many times every year. It's epic

[@tn1ghtm4r3]

Instead of being compared, why do not appreciate what the guitarists play? So simple!

[@waxberries8623]

I prefer this (old) version to the 10 year anniversary version. Have played both, despite the 10 year version being more complicated, this version feels more in musical melody.

[@johndear5023]

Agree

[@lofds]

I definitely agree, as amazing as Andy McKee and Tommy are, I personally feel Andy's music doesn't have the same type of soul and Tommy's music is just nice, but Kotaro combines skill, technique and heart in all his pieces.

[@mossyburger]

this guys is not just a brilliant guitarist but also a genius songwriter. amazing

[@Nesquik41393]

Wow, an amazing guitarist, an amazing piece, kotaro oshio is a unique artist, and i love his music :D The way he plays his guitar with such feeling is just...inspiring...

[@monkeyguitarist]

His compositions, his guitar techniques and his SHIRTS are amazing !

[@mariokemmler5625]

Best one EVER! Thanks for all these great emotions!

[@teng1535]

the best guitar magician kotaro oshiro

[@rositasanchez3748]

Hermosa melodía me encanta un placer para mis oídos bravísimo Like si la escuchas en Cuarentena 🇦🇷 🌍🌎🌏 Mayo 2020 🎼🎶🎵🎸👏👏👏👏

[@fspoxee]

They just got their own style! I appreciate them all!

[@davidofoo]

Best I've heard in a long while.

[@theonewhoknowsnothin]

I really can't quit on listening to this! It's addicting :D This guy just won another fan!

[@snolan80]

so magestic and magical to listen to, thanx for uploading this one!

[@jfaguitarold]

돌이켜보면 내 인생 곡이구나... 넘좋다 20년이 지나도

[@chaoticblue123]

You are most probably right. A lot of the Sungha stuff has been hyped up. I find the difference between Sungha and other kids his age is that he has been marketed very well and therefore gets to meet many talented artists older than himself. Making these connections at such a young age will allow him to easily become a professional musician should he choose that path and make it much easier for him to be successful.

[@locngo]

KOTARO IS THE BEST

[@yeahr2343]

I like the way it alternates between rhythmic speed and sadness at the same time.

[@bachtuot]

I got tensions everywhere while listening to this wonderful rendition

[@PB4U]

Amazing and beautiful!!

[@toujoursjuste]

@haw002 Yeah. At their levels, it's not about guitar techniques, but more about how the song sound. Kotaro Oshio leads with his melodies. He is a melody maker ! !

[@EugenePoluyachtov]

Yeah, Kotaro is a great dude)

[@rice_o3313]

Wow... The best live version of Tension... I just finished practicing Hard Rain... But this song is harder for me because it contains a lot of nail attack, which is very hard to master. Isn't Kotaro a god or something to compose songs like this???

[@thang387]

try "Wings _ you are the hero" then try "Tension", that would be much more easier for you then :')

[@locngo]

CreepyOverlord That White Cloud of the Summer and Oasis are two awesome songs as well. feel very satisfying to play

[@undryoasis]

this is one inspiring masterpiece!

[@duddudtmd]

2012년도 때 부터 봤던 영상인데 감회가 새롭네.. 10년 흘렀구나. 난 그때 대학 새내기였는데 그때가 자꾸 떠오르게 만드는 영상

[@tengsoon]

wow , seriously he's DANCING on the fretboard!!

[@MetalAddict247]

Ha thats people In America bro, I'm in New Zealand and we worship every guitarist on here: Erik MOngrain, Andy,Antoine,Carlos Vamos, Erick Turnbull, Kotaro. Sure, we aint a big country but we got a lot of faith in them and we by their cds :)

[@Kataro214]

more feelings in this, and live... + intro etc

[@kablooie267]

forget favorite artist, hes my hero ^^

[@vincatzero]

wow. amazing song and amazing playing

[@pencap23]

Awesome. I really like this guy.

[@FollowThatTempo]

@goldyplee 1. You should never compare a cover to an original work anyways. 2. I'm pretty sure he's thirteen. And though he's a great guitarist and definitely going places, how he compares to other amazing and experienced guitarists should not even be debated.

[@dongwooklee5142]

ANYONE AT 2020???

[@coolboylulu]

so beautiful!!!!

[@pasha355]

@tiempolegend they play completely different music, so its not right to compare in my opinion.

[@paolitas7]

JUst wonderful performance, God protect Japon!

[@띠꾸미]

이 라이브 버전은 원본 앨범보다 더욱 풍부한 표현을 가지고 있습니다 대부분 변칙튜닝을가진곡은 단조로운 곡이 되기 쉬우나 코타로는 어쿠스틱 기타가 가질수 있는 최대한의 잠재력을 이곡으로 표현했습니다 현재는 오시오 또한 나이가 들어감을 피할수 없는관계로 저때와 같은 데코핑(코타시브)을 구사하기 힘든것으로 보입니다 어느 기타 아티스트가 달성하지 못한 완벽한 곡중에 하나입니다

[@Fingiorstyle]

Why doesn't all people love this? I can't understand... ergh people... stop liking bad things.

[@ytsolarus]

@haw002 I have to agree. There is something about his touch.

[@rositasanchez3748]

Hermoso, mùsica para soñar!!!.

[@tiempolegend]

Haha alright man, finally found someone who shares the same sentiments as me(: The only song of McKee so far that I fee has soul is Rylynn. That is seriously one touching instrumental.

[@shot87]

kick ass song. One of my favorites;)

[@keelanelder2946]

Holy crap this comments older than me

[@kimqhahqhah]

왕ㅋ굿ㅋ

[@Zaku120]

this guy kicks ass. no matter what anyone says its still amazing

[@unaodiseeaa]

0:22 to 0:43 so beautiful

[@locngo]

Kotaro seems to be very tall. I watched his live show and most audience are around his shoulder high

[@oshiok8915]

he 183cm

[@richsnoff]

Masterpiece!

[@HInGuitar]

AMAZING!

[@coolboylulu]

カッコいい‼︎

[@gatov8497]

+coolboylulu no se que mierdas escribistes pero excelente apunte hahahaha

[@遥か彼方-b2v]

奏法が凄いな!　素晴らしい

[@소멘티지추종자]

코타로오시오 최고의 곡

[@tiempolegend]

Personally, I feel he is better than Andy Mckee, Tommy Emmanuel and all the other great fingerstyle guitarists, in overall terms of feeling and technique. Don't get me wrong, they are amazing guitarists too, but Kotaro Oshio is just.. unique.

[@kingminseokk]

저는 황혼, fight보다 이게 더 좋음!!

[@kimmjone]

머시쪄

[@duhhh86]

i think all men should aspire to be him =)

[@olharudinov2207]

Why I didn't see and hear this before? WHY?WHY?

[@cloudburstt]

I agree. I feel like he's got a much more musical approach with his compositions compared to people like Andy Mckee...

[@vipulmihirkujur8726]

Ria Rayappan absolutely

[@Kylork]

No it's from his 2002 album Starting Point.

[@ontevreden]

i think sungha is close to entering the big four:)

[@ybahman]

my love

[@ducbinh199]

listen again,and you'll find this is much better

[@tuiso]

err Tommy is not fingerstyle guitarist, usually at least. acoustic guitarist is right though. Anyway, I find Kotaro being the "soft" guitarist out of the "Big Four"-Dufour,McKee,Ross,Kotaro (that term's from metal lol) the other 3 mostly play faster, more aggressive stuff than him. That's what I think. =)

[@guitarvalvo]

sounds really good. is he the Asian Michael Hedges??

[@boogieloo1831]

Mike Valvo - yes. He is Kotaro's idol...

[@monkeyguitarist]

4 PEOPLE, more than being jealous of his technique or composing, are jealous that he can wear AWFUL SHIRTS and still look GOOD & COOL.

[@vilsonrodriguesjunior8669]

2006 man time pass by

[@oshiok8915]

this concert 2004

[@keffbanan]

I think it's a shame that so many comments on the "original" versions/vids/songs of songs that Sungha has covered are about him vs the original and becomes a discussion about how good sungha is vs the author or what his talent level is. Please take that shit somewhere else. It's getting really god damn old.

[@MetalAddict247]

cheers bro

[@kg207]

Why don't you get in a studio,record your videos and produce tabs just like Candyrat in Canada.There is money to be made in this and everyone can buy them and this will increase your profile in the world.Amazing song.

[@SpeedKid117]

I've been attending music school for about 5 years a long time ago. Sungha is no different to any other typical children. In fact, some children are even better than him in terms of playing music with emotions. I'm sorry to say this but there is nothing so special about Sungha.

[@goldyplee]

people it is shame to compare Sungha with world-class guitarists. Sungha is only 13or14 give him some credit!

[@ybahman]

HAHHAH well said my friend

[@MetalAddict247]

How did you get is cd bro, I really want it a, and his dvd?? Joe

[@lynxfilante]

Harmonics?

[@90celicagts8788]

Sounds really good. Like a not as good phil Keaggy!

[@pencap23]

Anyone know where I can buy his CD?

[@youlifan3455]

tension of course, 清晰呢

[@monkeyguitarist]

**** O S H I O Kôtarô saikô !****

[@neltharion8]

Different influences. Kotaro's songs have stronger melodies, but he's also way more pop-influenced than McKee, whose melodies are sometimes drowned under the overall complexity and texture of his songs. Though McKee's had flashes of melodic brilliance before too; Rylynn and Art of Motion come to mind. He's moved away from that style in recent times though.

[@therlihy1]

What's the source for this? Any chance of a higher quality version somewhere? Thanks in advance

[@oshiok8915]

this is concert "So HAPPY 2004"

[@marsdwarf]

Does anyone know the name of the effect Kotaro uses for the intro?

[@ananda.p.dharma]

Harmonics?

[@injecktylo]

does anyone know what tune is using ?

[@Miarchieve]

4:15