Toto - Africa - Fingerstyle Guitar Cover

Here's my cover of Africa by Toto!
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[@kosherrangers8598]

The rains have now been blessed

[@peterlor7213]

Kosher Rangers Down In Africa

[@John-pp8qv]

Song is so good they named an entire continent after it!

[@dylanbasinger9811]

John I know I’m late but you should check out Circles by Post Malone... I heard they named a shape after it!

[@Aditya-hk4je]

haha

[@baybay519]

@@dylanbasinger9811 its the other way around idiot

[@sirhumanmanofthehumanmenre1629]

@@baybay519 wooosh

[@baybay519]

Xtra fries woosh

[@guileteemgowitevryteeng1711]

Nice to hear some music with nutritional value

[@forloop7713]

made me obese

[@pl_mumu3040]

Sorry but your profile picture caught me off guard

[@guileteemgowitevryteeng1711]

PinkPrincess Mumuಠ_ಠ As it should 🧐

[@gaymerbrando]

When I wildly flop my hand around on my guitar, it doesn't do this, what the hell?

[@notchieuwu]

try left handed that usually works if not use your feet

[@royhsieh4307]

welcome to Antarctica

[@nataliecarlin5208]

I've heard many versions of Africa and love most of them but I think this is best. Such clean sound to every note. Lick n riffs version is my 2nd fave and he has tutorial

[@chasealford7999]

This is what true magic looks like. I’ve watched this at least 6 times so far and I’m still amazed. This is my favorite fingerpicking song of anything on the entirety of KZbin. This is so beautiful. Keep it up man

[@GuusMusic]

Dude! That solo is insane.. Had to listen to it a couple times haha ;)

[@GuusMusic]

Wth is that at 2:54 haha

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Hahaha that horrid triplet yeah 😂

[@paulina0313]

Guus Music hello

[@leadfarmer7755]

If you did that solo in one take, then you are the man! Great song choice, and an amazing version.

[@downhill240]

Back for my second listen now!

[@emilschildt5020]

You're the reason I started playing fingerstyle!

[@walterfingerstyle]

You nailed it, James! So beautiful!

[@PlantChampion]

*I BLESS THE RAINS DOWN IN A F R I C A*

[@leriku2270]

lol roblox guy xDDDDDDDDDDDD just kidding. :)

[@osamabinlegend547]

Wtf is this

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

Lul

[@osamabinlegend547]

@@leriku2270 u play fucking Roblox what you gonna do put a magic spell on me you fucking little kid you're like 9

[@milolucis]

@@osamabinlegend547 yo dude calm down,,

[@vivekdahal7452]

Such a clean , pure , perfect , simple sound.

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

LOVED THIS

[@IzuMei_is_underrated]

Canary club!🦜💚 ⬇️

[@brendanharris4395]

To the 248 people who disliked this. Post a version that you did. Well done mate

[@christ4786]

Still on repeat...so incredible

[@drummermike5150]

Wow! Holy shit. I played guitar for 35 years and the closest I ever came to fingerstyle guitar like this is playing Beatles tune with straight eighths and that took me forever. This is truly amazing. That is why I switched to drums which comes natural to me. To play like this it would take me another 5-10 years. Brilliant James!!

[@tonyaxie3158]

Ah yessss, the best fingerstyle cover of this song on KZbin!

[@jesperwillems780]

Don't forget Andy McKee's cover though. Not to say that this isn't a wonderful cover btw (It's amazing!)

[@tonyaxie3158]

Jesper Willems I personally prefer James' style as it's more smooth and soothing to listen to. But yes, Andy's cover is amazing as well with the percussion and tapping!

[@paddybanks6585]

Very good. Have you heard Guido Mancino's version?

[@stuartmc6377]

Mike masse check his version

[@kennyle7132]

You guys should check out Kent Nishimura. He plays it at a different level of difficulty.

[@tylerraem]

James definitely blesses the rains in Africa! Excellent cover!

[@BluuBird2]

The little thing you do in the chorus, you know, where you strum several strings as one chord but slowly enough so I can hear all of them being sounded after another: I don't know why but that lovely clear sound just captures the feel of this song for me. It truly does feel like the rains down in Africa :) Really beautifully done.

[@MegaYoyo911]

What you're talking about is legato chord picking :) it's such a beautiful way of phrasing chords and melodies 🙌🏽

[@BluuBird2]

@@MegaYoyo911 Oh thank you, it's always great to learn something new! I don't know much about all the musical terms but I hoped other people would understand what I mean ^^

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@BluuBird2 You mean 1:09, right?

[@paddyOdaddyO65]

Absolute perfection.

[@keithwatson1210]

As my son is in Africa (on a church mission) & only allowed to call home twice a year, this brings tears to my eyes. He found a guitar there & is learning to play. I sent him your video...to see one of your best arrangements. Love it!! So impressive!

[@soundmapper]

Just the right amount of looseness and precision. Thank you for this.

[@SureGibson777]

Absolutely flawless...

[@JustinBrownGuitar]

Excellent James, been following your work for a while and is some of the best on youtube. Fantastic arrangement. Loved it

[@JPIsberto]

Wow! This is beautiful!

[@energybengt]

Beautiful arrangement!!!!! You totally lightened my mood with this. Nice variety of textures and chord colors.

[@shanefraser1054]

I keep coming back to this amazing cover thanks for all the hard work!

[@Dugar-III]

Thank you sir. You have really made me relaxed from all the stress i have been going through. Bless your soul

[@raymondclark8509]

that is talent. crisp clean and bright. spot on!

[@shawnhamlin5963]

James, this was exactly what I needed to hear. Incredible job. Thank you.

[@cutter63]

Fantastic! A lot of work had to go into that arrangement. Bravo!!!!

[@abdulrahmansukhon9707]

amazing arrangement. well done

[@jsolisu]

It's an outstanding job

[@ron88303]

Nice arrangement. I've purchased your tab for both this and Bohemian Rhapsody, and have found both very "user-friendly." Thanks for that.

[@grevoron]

Your cover blessed the rains down in Africa

[@downhill240]

Still had to hear this again man. Thanks for sharing!!

[@aolawiet2389]

Thanks for doing this! I really love Africa by Toto for a long time, your arrangement is great~

[@SangahNoona]

Oh my... I’m in love with your music! You are amazing!!!

[@ogkbassist]

Wow, one of your best yet.

[@itsmeman6]

Solo was insane! Thanks for this.

[@falaguitartabs6579]

Smooth, thank for this cover.

[@calebizsol]

Brings tears to my eyes brother!! Keep up the good work!

[@crisantocastillon7249]

Nice cover man. Keep making song covers... the music is timeless

[@matthewhanson239]

This is a breathtaking arrangement and performance! The depth and fullness of the chords, the completeness of both rhythm and melody, as well and the ridiculously clean technique (perfect note resolution with lightning fast sweep picking on an acoustic?!?!) all add together to make this a masterpiece. Well done sir!

[@jamesranawadia]

You are absolutely phenomenal

[@KL-xx5nw]

so smooth!

[@aurumsummer3187]

Wow this is amazing! Been following your channel for almost 2 years now and you never cease to make amazing covers. Keep it up!

[@aavya2932]

Taeke Schat you are right

[@jsolisu]

Outstanding

[@markb3426]

Wow, absolutely beautiful!

[@ruzcelbeltran]

Best version amazing❤

[@HajunLee]

Hey that's pretty good but can you play Wonderwall?

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

I wish

[@yc5263]

man a cover would be great

[@jayboschibig]

Naw man, wagon wheel....

[@1stdude461]

😂

[@bipbipballerino]

No

[@citrixman]

Outstanding !!

[@bennettott4493]

Awesome arrangement and playing!

[@mannybarnes2053]

damn !!! James, your performances !! ah No words man, it's just soo good !!! Such an inspiration ... Thanks

[@yosefzidell2184]

This is so good. What a great song

[@YouMe-gx5uu]

Amazing cover

[@NickPotockiMusic]

This made my day🙌well done

[@oneinamillion7437]

Most satisfying guitar cover I’ve heard so far.

[@jeryhko8630]

So beautiful you just made me cry

[@jgraham544]

Dude! You slayed that! Awesome!

[@smokeythemothafuckinbear4506]

After a cruddy morning, this is exactly what I need ❤

[@intelectoturbo]

Man! the guitar solo was amazing!

[@NickKouls]

Amazing cover !!

[@laurenqerimi3362]

just imagine being blessed with such a great talent! keep going bro you‘re insane!!

[@SpookyKabuki2.0]

Beautiful and brilliant.

[@beta171085]

Beautiful!!! Sick!

[@alonso1211]

I have to say it...That solo was fantastic! Amazing job James! 👏🏻

[@NeilWickerMusic]

This will be another million view plus hit. Well done James!

[@teecana3898]

I'm only here because of Canary

[@ladysilkwing]

Same!

[@Svetislava_2007]

I'm too))

[@B_Anny]

Sameee

[@jeffteza8644]

Very nice, outstanding arrangement and performance!

[@lucasrivero2048]

Sos el mejor! Vamos seguí así James!!! saludos desde Argentina 😀

[@printdigitalmediaproductio9622]

What a beautiful cover you've made ❤ Well done James 👍 On my favorite list.

[@danielleciamei7113]

This is incredible.

[@mcmahomi3]

Dude I almost cried, you are such an amazing guitarist :D

[@elliecenova3324]

I am amazed really..

[@patriciacortes136]

Wow!! really good! love that song

[@seii_16]

I really love the chorus part, i repeated it alot of times mostly the solo part KEEP IT UP

[@burgbuilds]

Outstanding.

[@MOOSKiCreative]

This is so incredible. Thanks a lot. Well done

[@archiej.muisejr.7088]

Fantastic !!!

[@eggzinbedz7187]

This is so amazing, I really hope I can learn guitar and cover songs this well. Great job!

[@dannypagansoto9831]

Wow! Great job!

[@paulochiarioni1547]

Amazing!!!👏👏👏 thank you!!!

[@suradipa]

beautiful play and sound .....

[@LeonAlexGuitar]

Ah yass one of my favorites

[@easaav1]

Amazing work!

[@dollyespiritu825]

I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation She's coming in, 12:30 flight The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation I stopped an old man along the way Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you" It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh) The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what's right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh) Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain) I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain) I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa (ah, gonna take the time) Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh) Source: LyricFind

[@Boss3n]

Amazing. Good job!

[@jeremyreed663]

The playing was great on this what I was most impressed with was some of the percussion that he added in!

[@dragooz8859]

Incredible

[@patbavji]

Amazing

[@andrewserrazina5261]

Houston, the rains have been blessed.

[@JayTronik1]

very nice guitar playing. amazing how accurate...

[@CosmicCowling]

Damn, I love how the chorus starts off strong, gets soft, and then hits hard again! Great job man, this is the kind of stuff that inspires me to try to play guitar, despite not having the commitment to learn. Amazing work!

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Haha. I love the honest self-assessment. 👍

[@aavya2932]

You are just amazing 😍

[@stianmogstad9895]

Amazing cover James! One of my favorite songs! :)

[@anastasia4001]

Amazing, so clean and beautiful 😘

[@mikehommers7126]

Beautiful guitar!

[@venturalab1448]

amazing cover

[@juanbazan491]

Perfectos para estudiar son tus covers!