in 50 years of playing around with guitars I've never seen or heard anything like this. To get 6 strings to sound like an orchestra requires very inventive analysis of each part of the tune and really invent ways to create the sound. At first I thought it was trickery, the playing is so clean it really is unbelievable. The is world-class, self-taught, inventive guitar work that seems from a different planet. My goodness, this is exquisite playing. He should be interviewing agents. The very best I've ever seen. Totally different, TOTALLY DIFFERENT. WOW!
@@Guitarista78 Maybe he hasn't.. This person may be a few decades older than you! - So go play your "stinkfist" somewhere else and let the rest of us enjoy extraordinary talent. 😡
@@lornestein7248 Not saying anything about the video except this is phenomenal playing. What does age have to do with this? Pass and Duser were both born before 1950. Solo guitar is very alive and has been for centuries.
@@Guitarista78 I'm sure this person is so grateful you enlightened him to 2 famous soloists. Surprised you didn't recommend Tool as well.. After all.. You're an authority on the all time greats, aren't you? 🙄
My childhood friend and I used to listen to Tears For Fears going surfing in St. Augustine Fl. We spent lots of great times in the early 80s and he ended up dieing in a turbo prop plane crash while on a site seeing trip. I was so upset and cried over my high school friend. One day, maybe 10 years after his passing I went into the Walmart while going boating. I see Jason's mom and she recognized me immediately and she ran and gave me a giant hug and cried on me. She knew how much we played together as childhood friends. It was good to see her and I told her how sorry I was to hear of Jason's passing. His mom told me he always spoke of riding dirt bikes and having fun with me. So......every time I hear Tears For Fears.......I am reminded of memories of two boys climbing trees, riding bikes, playing football, swimming in the creek, skipping stones, fishing and listening to TFF....... Your song took me back to 1987-88 and I still get to think of my dear friend Jason. R.I.P........
Fuck man, that was hard to read. I can only imagine how hard it was to live. I'm sorry to hear about that. At least you have a way of reminiscing about the good times. I hear it said that people wish they would be told when they're in the good times before their gone, I think that's the beauty of life, we must treat every day like it's the good days. Stay strong brother.
Wow. So beautiful to have had a friend like that. He gave you lasting and loving memories. Music has such a way of transporting us back in time. God, we loose people so easily sometimes. They pirouette in and out of our lives. God bless them.
Thanks for your story of Jason and the cherished memories that you shared. Music is our time machine, returning us to our youth. As if it were yesterday.
I’ve been playing guitar over 20 years . This sort of stuff is by far the best you can get out of an acoustic guitar. It’s outrageous how good this is . Super human
"Intro sounds good, but how's he gonna do they chor--wow, nice!. But surely the bridge will trip h--damn! Great stuff, but he probably forget this one subtle aspect of the song that I always--nope, there it is." Mad respect.
HR Lincoln if you’re not a writer then you damn well should be. Funniest and most well composed post I’ve ever read. Summed up my reaction to the video perfectly.... well, apart from bits where I kept saying ‘holy fuck!’ 😊
Practice practice practice. Start simple and add complexity after you master the simple. For a real challenge, vary the direction that you are rubbing both your head and your belly. Then add a foot tap, then vary the foot tap. After that add a cluck with your tongue. Show this to friends and they will have you committed. It all starts with practice.
Now that's the level of talent that should be front and centre. It comes from years and years of practice, self-discipline, developing your skills, and then making it look all so easy. It's so on another level to most of what we see shared on UA-cam and other Social Media, that is easy for the uninitiated to just scroll on by. No trickery, no clever editing, just an ultimate mix of talent, skill and musicianship. Thanks for sharing, Kent!
No matter where you are and where you’re from, this type of playing is such a wonderful way to listen to, so relaxing. And I wish people stop comparing who’s better, just enjoy the music and talent of all these individuals all over the world.
I know bro.. funny how people compare who dont know the first thing about music.. only thing they km ow is what they hear... I hate talking about music with people.. cause everyone is a fuckin critic..
If you are referring to my comment, I am a musician and play classical music on guitar. Im not some rando commenting. I’m a pretty good judge of arrangements.
I came home from a very long, difficult day at work in a truly foul mood. A glass of red wine and before the first sip I found this. Pure bliss!!! 14 hours of stress and grief relieved in under four minutes! Pure magic!
I am a retired public school choral director. 30 years of teaching parts and dealing with accompaniments. I did my 5 to 6 years of playing bass in a band (we actually played gigs every weekend). I understand the complexity of music and how every musician has to do their part correctly or the music will fall apart. I just watch this with my jaw hanging low, "holy f*&k" whispered from lips and wanting listen to the original again to see if really did do all parts on one instrument. TRULY IMPRESSED
I don't have your credentials, but my jaw hanging low, "holy f*&k" whispered from lips and wanting listen to the original again to see if really did do all parts on one instrument. TRULY IMPRESSED
@Bob Lazar thanks for the insult I guess. Promise you I'm well aware or ,Atkins,Merle Travis and the like. I was simply amazed at the skill level of someone so young and that be was performing this style in contemporary music, some of which would be difficult with 5 musicians.
Yeah I think this is the new generation of guitar playing. I never thought that fingerstyle would evolve further like this. This kid is just so smart or maybe genuis I think or gifted. Whatever he is, He is extraordinary for me.
70s to 80s trash rock bands?this was released in 85..so this music is trash to you?then what do you call the music of today?..and can you please site where the audio and video doesn't match?
This is an outstanding arrangement, but the most mind-blowing part of this for me is how good the *groove* and *feel* is of his playing. It's one thing to be able to play all the notes, and it's another to play them in a way where people can't help but bob their heads and tap their feet. Bravo, dude.
Completely agree. A lot of times, I start watching these videos, and appreciate their skill, but get bored half-way through. Not this one! I just sat and listened.
For sure man. Such a great solo and a great rendition of it here. The outro guitar solo for this song is also one of my favorites, for some reason its so slept on!
everybody wants to rule the world & thriller are proof that kent is an alien from a different dimension…..in my opinion he is the greatest guitarist in perpetuity
The thing I like about Kent is that the song comes first. He has incredible techniques, but he doesn't use them for the purpose of showing off. Just a very musical guy who happens to be one of the best out there!
Spot on, wish I could name n shame all the thumbs down, personally UA-cam need to end Thumbs down, not this guy, but I've seen it upset kids who are gonna be this good.
Not even close to the amount of percussion I need. His skill is graceful and Top shelf but I dont feel like he is actually playing as much as performing and I totally got to feel it bro and I don't
Coming from someone who has been playing guitar over 30 years, this is mind blowing. You just played 8 different instrument and vocal parts on one guitar, at once. Wow.
Yea I feel ya. Just when I think I'm starting to get pretty good I find a kid like this on UA-cam to beat me back down to reality. I'm truly just a happy hack :)
I do not belive that you have been playing guitar for 30 years.I just dont. Im 16 and have 4 years playing 😒 (i havent played that much like once a week for fun ) And with just these 4 years i can play this song exactly like him.It would take me max 10days And you who have been playing for 30 years call this mind blowing?!😑 You’re eaither uteraly garbage at guitar which i dont think any human can be this bad or youre lying to compliment the boy. Dude ive seen that same sentence so many times by now.Its in every comment section featuring music.Its becoming annoying,30 years is so exaggerated.
@@fabiandaja6137 We all improve at different rates. Some of us never improve. Some of us spend 30+ years noodling the same old licks while others spend years studying music religiously. What applies to me does not apply to you. If you can play what this young man is playing in this video, you should be putting up videos because people will want to see it. People love to watch talented people do what they are good at. For your information, I started playing guitar at age 7 and I am turning 42 in November. You do the math! ✌️I don’t need to diminish anyone else to extend a compliment to the author of this video. It takes serious skill to arrange a multi-instrument song into something that can be played by one person on a guitar, abs then to execute that arrangement… this is seriously impressive stuff, regardless of how young he is.
Excuse me a minute, … had to close my jaw, it's been hanging open for 4 minutes. The most I could do with that guitar might be to hang it on a wall as an interesting décor. You, on the other hand, make it come alive, make it do what it's made to do. I am 72 years old, but I would be honored just to carry your guitar case. You are an amazingly gifted young man. Whatever your goals are in life, don't let anyone stand in your way. You are a blessing. Be safe, young man.
It's not as hard as it looks. Check out Don Ross and other proponents of piano style fingerstyle guitar playing. I'm 72 as well, but I started at 13 and along the way discovered Michael Hedges.
It's called determination, dedication, focus and personal sacrifice. With those, you will conquer anything. Many hours, days and years of hard work and practice gets results. The majority of the world has varying degrees of ADD so we have no way of achieving this level of playing. To say this young man is gifted it's insulting to his dedication to learning the instrument. Gifted is something you get for little to no effort. I'm not seeing that here, just saying.
There are lots of great solo fingerstylists all over UA-cam. LOTS of them. This young man will exceed them all if he doesn't already. The difference is not just technical ability. It's MUSIC. Many of the other great players can come up with technically great arrangements, but only a select few create music that I want to hear again, as opposed to just technically proficient chops I can appreciate as a fellow guitarist. Kent, thank you for the music. Keep playing man, keep growing.
Looks like a 13-year-old, but sounds like a +700-year-old zen master who's been playing ever since he got his first Lute back in the 13th century. Quite the legend, really.
If he's 701 how the fuck he gonna get a lute in the 13th century? Assuming he needs to be atleast 3 years old to get a lute he'd be at the very least 724 years old.
Pretty ironic as the meaning behind the song is about over ambition and destroying the world in attempt to be a world leader. Fits right in with the state of the world right now then🤣
I've convinced myself that Kent is the main character of an epic anime. He has a hidden sensei, a teacher that had a dream to combine the best finger style techniques and play them simultaneously, creating the ultimate guitar finger style ever to be seen in the world. But to learn the technique would require to completely unlearn the guitar, from the feel of the chords and scales to the flow of the strums and riffs. The teacher searched high and low, and found no one worthy or capable of inheriting this new style. He had almost given up hope, and resigned that the style would only be in his dreams and never see the light of day, until one day he took a young child under his wing - Kent Nishimura. This child was a rare talent. He could feel the rhythm. He could make the guitar sing. He could resonate completely, from soul to soul, to be truly one with the song. From an early age, he had mastered all the techniques of finger style, from intricate chucks and slaps, to precise pull offs and delicate tap harmonics. Then one day, the teacher gave him his last assignment, that if he could play it, he could officially surpass his sensei and become master. 4 pieces of music were in front of him, 4 different scores. "Play these all at once, using everything that you have learned" the teacher commanded. And then he was gone. The difficulty! Just playing the first phrase, with the base and the voice together, was like nothing Kent had ever done before. He couldn't do it. He wanted to give up! But, that first phrase, when he played it, the music... it truly came alive. It filled the room and was like nothing he ever felt before. Kent was moved by the music. He determined to go on, not for his own sake, but for the music's sake. He persevered, completing phrase after phrase, until one day, his teacher returned. "Play this music for me." And Kent played, and the music came alive. The notes danced off the sheets, and for one minute, the whole world was lost in the sound of it. A new style, the pinnacle of finger guitar, had been born. A tear rolled down the teacher's cheek. His dream was complete.
That is amazing, this young man has just “nailed” one of the most difficult guitar solos of all time. He played the whole song without missing a beat. wow!
It is a beautiful arrangement and incredibly done. It is possible to find a solo piano arrangement and reverse engineer it to your instrument. I used to do it with many different types of genres on bass.
“I should win 32.6% of the prizes, plus the car. They set up the rules, and I realized I have certain materialistic needs.” Yep, Real Genius somehow took hold as one of the more memorable movies of the 80s... “Relax, it’s just yogurt...”
@Pooh Matsuoka I absolutely cannot understand how this guy has not already exploded, at least on UA-cam. I suppose it's just a matter of time. Both the musical quality and technicality of his arrangements are a step above all but a few.
Welcome to your life There's no turning back Even while we sleep We will find you Acting on your best behavior Turn your back on Mother Nature Everybody wants to rule the world It's my own design It's my own remorse Help me to decide Help me make the most of Freedom and of pleasure Nothing ever lasts forever Everybody wants to rule the world There's a room where the light won't find you Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down When they do I'll be right behind you So glad we've almost made it So sad they had to fade it Everybody wants to rule the world I can't stand this indecision Married with a lack of vision Everybody wants to rule the world Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it One headline, why believe it? Everybody wants to rule the world All for freedom and for pleasure Nothing ever lasts forever Everybody wants to rule the world
Kent, you NEVER fail to AMAZE me! Right from the intro until the end you covered every juicy bit of the song, the keyboard and the guitar intro, the drum and bass groove pattern, and even the guitar solo! You are a GUITAR SAVANT! One of the very elite best on UA-cam! I hope you tour with Tommy Emmanuel. More success to you!
I started playing at age 7 years old and I'm 57 now and I'm embarrassed to say kids today put me to shame, there are so many young talented kids these days. I honestly enjoy and glad their keeping rock alive.
The timing and rhythm on this cover is impeccable and superbly on point. Excellent cover! Great performance! Thank you 🙏 for sharing your extraordinary talent and gift.
I just don’t understand why anyone would put a thumbs down to something this good! If you truly like the original version of this song, how the hell could you not like this???? He hits EVERY note and still keeps the rhythm with ease!!!! Amazing job Kent!!!!! I love your music!!!
it's just a schtick. There is a lot of skill involved...but it annoys the crap out of guitar plyers. Everybody knew some guy in college who did this stuff. Then the rest of us would jam tf out while he went to the quad to play for girls. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!!! To each his Dulcinea.)
Kent, I was in my 20s when this song came out and has been one of my favorites ever since. You light up my heart and face with a big smile hearing you play it with such perfection..👍
Really impressive. Not only is it played perfectly, but there is a real groove, a feeling, and dynamics here, and that takes it to another level, well done.
I've been hoping for a cover of Tears For Fears's Head Over Heels. He did such an amazing job with this song. Let's be real. He kills every song he plays. I love all of his covers. Never stop playing Kent!
I am always amazed at the ability of great finger stylists like this gentleman here. Being able to play all that on one guitar and do it flawlessly is mind boggling.
Ok, I had to come back to this video again. That video that made me discover Kent Nishimura for thebdirst time. Thank you UA-cam algorithm for making my way crossing Kent's path. 4 years already. 4 years of happiness when I get a notification of a new Kent performance. Thank you very much KENT ! You're one of the best around. Maybe, truely, madly, deeply number #1 !
the original message of this song is warm and caring, likely why it's endured the decades thus far. If I had to pick one single song from the 80s to listen to while forsaking all others? THIS, and people who play it like this guy does, because they get it.
in 50 years of playing around with guitars I've never seen or heard anything like this. To get 6 strings to sound like an orchestra requires very inventive analysis of each part of the tune and really invent ways to create the sound. At first I thought it was trickery, the playing is so clean it really is unbelievable. The is world-class, self-taught, inventive guitar work that seems from a different planet. My goodness, this is exquisite playing. He should be interviewing agents. The very best I've ever seen. Totally different, TOTALLY DIFFERENT. WOW!
youve never heard of solo guitar? Joe Pass or Guy Van Duser?
@@Guitarista78 Maybe he hasn't.. This person may be a few decades older than you! - So go play your "stinkfist" somewhere else and let the rest of us enjoy extraordinary talent. 😡
@@lornestein7248 Not saying anything about the video except this is phenomenal playing. What does age have to do with this? Pass and Duser were both born before 1950. Solo guitar is very alive and has been for centuries.
@@Guitarista78 I'm sure this person is so grateful you enlightened him to 2 famous soloists. Surprised you didn't recommend Tool as well.. After all.. You're an authority on the all time greats, aren't you? 🙄
He's playing very well.. you should check this one you might also like
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I sent this to my brother-in-law Charlton Pettus, which is a member of Tears for Fears, and he was blown away. Curt and Roland would love it as well.
That’s really cool!
No😂, he's not, and never was
@@T--xk3hf Just Google his name and the band name and get back to me. ✊🏻
@@T--xk3hf he is
@@T--xk3hf keep ur ignorant opinions to urself
My childhood friend and I used to listen to Tears For Fears going surfing in St. Augustine Fl. We spent lots of great times in the early 80s and he ended up dieing in a turbo prop plane crash while on a site seeing trip.
I was so upset and cried over my high school friend. One day, maybe 10 years after his passing I went into the Walmart while going boating. I see Jason's mom and she recognized me immediately and she ran and gave me a giant hug and cried on me. She knew how much we played together as childhood friends.
It was good to see her and I told her how sorry I was to hear of Jason's passing. His mom told me he always spoke of riding dirt bikes and having fun with me.
So......every time I hear Tears For Fears.......I am reminded of memories of two boys climbing trees, riding bikes, playing football, swimming in the creek, skipping stones, fishing and listening to TFF.......
Your song took me back to 1987-88 and I still get to think of my dear friend Jason. R.I.P........
Fuck man, that was hard to read. I can only imagine how hard it was to live. I'm sorry to hear about that. At least you have a way of reminiscing about the good times. I hear it said that people wish they would be told when they're in the good times before their gone, I think that's the beauty of life, we must treat every day like it's the good days. Stay strong brother.
Wow. So beautiful to have had a friend like that. He gave you lasting and loving memories. Music has such a way of transporting us back in time. God, we loose people so easily sometimes. They pirouette in and out of our lives. God bless them.
Thank you for sharing that, may your friend Rest In Peace.
Thanks for your story of Jason and the cherished memories that you shared. Music is our time machine, returning us to our youth. As if it were yesterday.
I teared up reading that. Cheers mate.
I’ve been playing guitar over 20 years . This sort of stuff is by far the best you can get out of an acoustic guitar. It’s outrageous how good this is . Super human
The rythm never stops, the bass never stops, and still manage to get all the melody and guitar solo in! AMAZING!
dtadeo2006 lol..... go figure
Guitar has six strings.
Guitarist has ten fingers.
Guitarist has the guitar outnumbered and surrounded.
Tommy Emmanuel would be impressed by this youngster. Well done.
Pure INSANITY
That boy good
"Intro sounds good, but how's he gonna do they chor--wow, nice!. But surely the bridge will trip h--damn! Great stuff, but he probably forget this one subtle aspect of the song that I always--nope, there it is."
Mad respect.
HR Lincoln that’s what I was thinking too! What an awesome job!
I was thinking the same thing: "he's gonna punk out on the solo--holee crap he nailed it!"
Impressive.
HR Lincoln if you’re not a writer then you damn well should be. Funniest and most well composed post I’ve ever read. Summed up my reaction to the video perfectly.... well, apart from bits where I kept saying ‘holy fuck!’ 😊
HR Lincoln you summed up my exact thoughts lol
That is insane. I'm still learning how to rub my belly and pat my head at the same time.
It's not your Belly you're rubbing though!
Mr. Moose, you win the comment of the week
Practice practice practice. Start simple and add complexity after you master the simple. For a real challenge, vary the direction that you are rubbing both your head and your belly. Then add a foot tap, then vary the foot tap. After that add a cluck with your tongue. Show this to friends and they will have you committed. It all starts with practice.
@@danielishere734 NASTY 😆
😂😂
Now that's the level of talent that should be front and centre. It comes from years and years of practice, self-discipline, developing your skills, and then making it look all so easy. It's so on another level to most of what we see shared on UA-cam and other Social Media, that is easy for the uninitiated to just scroll on by. No trickery, no clever editing, just an ultimate mix of talent, skill and musicianship. Thanks for sharing, Kent!
No matter where you are and where you’re from, this type of playing is such a wonderful way to listen to, so relaxing. And I wish people stop comparing who’s better, just enjoy the music and talent of all these individuals all over the world.
I know bro.. funny how people compare who dont know the first thing about music.. only thing they km ow is what they hear... I hate talking about music with people.. cause everyone is a fuckin critic..
So you are suggesting they got to this level without any work? That's what you say by using the word talent.
@@rimmersbryggeri I know u weren't speaking about my comment. But let me ask why would any musician join a talent show in that case?
@@dire12343 Has nothing to do with it. That's like saying why did people call bill cosby a role model.
If you are referring to my comment, I am a musician and play classical music on guitar. Im not some rando commenting. I’m a pretty good judge of arrangements.
I came home from a very long, difficult day at work in a truly foul mood. A glass of red wine and before the first sip I found this. Pure bliss!!! 14 hours of stress and grief relieved in under four minutes! Pure magic!
Throckmorton, I’ll have what you’re having!
I also relieved 14 hours of stress in under 4 minutes but this is not how I did it.
@@FluffyBunny9002 Please share!
@@maxcactus7 ...ugh...you sure? Lol
And hope in humanitet restored.
This made me cry it was so extraordinary.
Not one note over played. Brilliant.
No song encapsulates the essence of the 80's like this one, and this is an excellent take on it. Nicely done!
Nostalgic moment here
indeed just WOW
Don't you forget about me _ Simple Minds
Cruel Summer - BannanaRama
I ran. Flock of Seagulls
Take on Me. Aha
Jump. Van Halen
Beat It. Michael Jackson
Born in the USA. The Boss
@@deasttn And I raaaannn, I ran so far away....
I am a retired public school choral director. 30 years of teaching parts and dealing with accompaniments. I did my 5 to 6 years of playing bass in a band (we actually played gigs every weekend). I understand the complexity of music and how every musician has to do their part correctly or the music will fall apart. I just watch this with my jaw hanging low, "holy f*&k" whispered from lips and wanting listen to the original again to see if really did do all parts on one instrument. TRULY IMPRESSED
🤣I love your comment. Holy f*&k, indeed.
I don't have your credentials, but my jaw hanging low, "holy f*&k" whispered from lips and wanting listen to the original again to see if really did do all parts on one instrument. TRULY IMPRESSED
@Bob Lazar thanks for the insult I guess. Promise you I'm well aware or ,Atkins,Merle Travis and the like. I was simply amazed at the skill level of someone so young and that be was performing this style in contemporary music, some of which would be difficult with 5 musicians.
Yeah I think this is the new generation of guitar playing. I never thought that fingerstyle would evolve further like this. This kid is just so smart or maybe genuis I think or gifted. Whatever he is, He is extraordinary for me.
70s to 80s trash rock bands?this was released in 85..so this music is trash to you?then what do you call the music of today?..and can you please site where the audio and video doesn't match?
This is an outstanding arrangement, but the most mind-blowing part of this for me is how good the *groove* and *feel* is of his playing. It's one thing to be able to play all the notes, and it's another to play them in a way where people can't help but bob their heads and tap their feet. Bravo, dude.
Completely agree. A lot of times, I start watching these videos, and appreciate their skill, but get bored half-way through. Not this one! I just sat and listened.
So true, he is fantastic!
Yeah, it's the backbone of the song. To piece it all together is fantastic, great feel.
He captures the spirit of the song so well
yes also a fan of him. The transitions are very smooth on every adlibs.
私は５０代のおばさんだからわかるのですがけんとのセンスの良い選曲とフィンガースタイルの技術はとにかく私の年代のミュージシャンの目をハート型にしちゃうようです。
Incredible dexterity and the way his thumb is independent of his other fingers is mind blowing. Incredible control.
Tommy Emmanuel has espoused at length about that pesky thumb. LOL
Yeah, it's like he practised it or something
@@furqueue9590 Dude, what is a practice and where can i get it
@@iiliiliiliil3444 play your tune. Play it again. Repeat.
Unbelievably flawless, clean, and the arrangement with the rhythm section is genius. Nothing short of a guitar master class.
Best comment I've read
@@daddymcpapi7520 Rhythm, groove, and tempo is spot on . 3 instrumentalists in one !
He makes it sounds like there are more than one guitar playing. Every notes is cleanly picked.
That's literally what fingerstyle is about
Roland Orzabal (and Curt Smith) would be very proud.
This legitimately one of the most beautiful renditions of any song I've ever heard
Imagine being at a party and this guy whips out a guitar and starts to play. Best party of all time.
I'd worship him.👍
If this happened in the movie Animal house and Bluto came walking down the stairs and heard this, no guitar smash whatsoever.
Paul Calvert id be livid
Now I want to learn this and go to a party.
you need to go to more parties.
That's not only talent we see, But also a young man with a great taste in music! :)
Thats what i thought too. His choice of piece of music
This!
and fingernails like Lo Pan.
So true!
Not to be outdone by his taste in nail acrylic.
Love how you nail the guitar solo section while keeping the rhythm going - one of my favorite solos in any pop song!
"Nail"...fingerpicking pun intended?
@@mattbailey7049 haha! no - I wish I did! :)
For sure man. Such a great solo and a great rendition of it here. The outro guitar solo for this song is also one of my favorites, for some reason its so slept on!
Nail! I get it lol
I thought the same thing! I was really enjoying the groove, but when he nailed the solo (also one is my faves) and kept the rhythm going....
Doing something difficult that looks easy is defined genius. We are witnessing one here.
Jesus. He even did the backing vocal melody on the 'so sad they had to fade it' line.
I know, right!!!
Angmering. I know right?!? This kid is sick!
Right
for real.
He's gonna rule the world with his unsurpassed technique and sense of arrangement.
This guy is AMAZING. He's an entire band.
If anyone deserves to make a living from YT videos, it's this man.
everybody wants to rule the world & thriller are proof that kent is an alien from a different dimension…..in my opinion he is the greatest guitarist in perpetuity
I never knew that was even possible. Almost sounds like multiple guitars. Mind blowing.
This is off the charts shit. I've never seen 3 instruments played like this.
Some people are just more talented than others. It happens some times.
Look up Tommy Emanuel . With the song Classical Gas . It will bow you away .
@@markolges I just watched Tommy Emmanuel like you suggested. Wow! You guys become one with the guitar. Keep making videos.
This kid is incredible indeed. Tale a listen/watch Stanley Jordon. He makes one guitar sound like several as he chords and solo at the same time.
He nailed every single tonal nuance in the entire song. Wonderful cover.
The thing I like about Kent is that the song comes first. He has incredible techniques, but he doesn't use them for the purpose of showing off. Just a very musical guy who happens to be one of the best out there!
Well said.
Indeed
This was taped 4 years ago. I can't imagine how much better he became.
This guy is a genius.. What a talent.. So clean and precise. Thanks Kent. For the love of music
Its realy.
Spot on, wish I could name n shame all the thumbs down, personally UA-cam need to end Thumbs down, not this guy, but I've seen it upset kids who are gonna be this good.
Not even close to the amount of percussion I need. His skill is graceful and Top shelf but I dont feel like he is actually playing as much as performing and I totally got to feel it bro and I don't
@@Dont_stay_long_k077 im convinced a lot of UA-cam thumb downs are just people accidently pressing the wrong button
@@c.jarmstrong3111 They thought it's the download button 😂
This is honestly one of the most impressive things I have ever heard someone play on guitar
Liam2930 agree! I can't help but sing along with his playing!
Random dude: I play the piano.
Kent: I can play an acoustic guitar just like a piano, hold my bubble tea.
The arrangement of this song is maybe the most impressive part, and that’s saying a ton
Its by Andy McKee not this kid.
Watching him play the bass lines, keep the rhythm and play the other lines... I'm not worthy. This is my favorite video of 2020 so far
Alternate tunings on guitar allows for so many unique options on songs we believed could only be played one way.
Good job with this one.
How is it possible that I've never heard Kent before now! I have been living under a rock!! Mind blowing talent!
And all his covers are at this level.
Coming from someone who has been playing guitar over 30 years, this is mind blowing. You just played 8 different instrument and vocal parts on one guitar, at once. Wow.
Yea I feel ya. Just when I think I'm starting to get pretty good I find a kid like this on UA-cam to beat me back down to reality. I'm truly just a happy hack :)
I do not belive that you have been playing guitar for 30 years.I just dont.
Im 16 and have 4 years playing 😒 (i havent played that much like once a week for fun )
And with just these 4 years i can play this song exactly like him.It would take me max 10days
And you who have been playing for 30 years call this mind blowing?!😑
You’re eaither uteraly garbage at guitar which i dont think any human can be this bad or youre lying to compliment the boy.
Dude ive seen that same sentence so many times by now.Its in every comment section featuring music.Its becoming annoying,30 years is so exaggerated.
@@fabiandaja6137 We all improve at different rates. Some of us never improve. Some of us spend 30+ years noodling the same old licks while others spend years studying music religiously. What applies to me does not apply to you. If you can play what this young man is playing in this video, you should be putting up videos because people will want to see it. People love to watch talented people do what they are good at. For your information, I started playing guitar at age 7 and I am turning 42 in November. You do the math! ✌️I don’t need to diminish anyone else to extend a compliment to the author of this video. It takes serious skill to arrange a multi-instrument song into something that can be played by one person on a guitar, abs then to execute that arrangement… this is seriously impressive stuff, regardless of how young he is.
@@fabiandaja6137 How about you post a video to show us?
@@fabiandaja6137 you are full of it you troll!
Excuse me a minute, … had to close my jaw, it's been hanging open for 4 minutes.
The most I could do with that guitar might be to hang it on a wall as an interesting décor. You, on the other hand, make it come alive, make it do what it's made to do. I am 72 years old, but I would be honored just to carry your guitar case. You are an amazingly gifted young man. Whatever your goals are in life, don't let anyone stand in your way. You are a blessing.
Be safe, young man.
Best comment here! Well said!
It's not as hard as it looks. Check out Don Ross and other proponents of piano style fingerstyle guitar playing. I'm 72 as well, but I started at 13 and along the way discovered Michael Hedges.
@@888kaddy It's more than technical and technique - there's an undeniable level of artistry and soul which can't be taught
hahaha lock jaw
It's called determination, dedication, focus and personal sacrifice. With those, you will conquer anything. Many hours, days and years of hard work and practice gets results. The majority of the world has varying degrees of ADD so we have no way of achieving this level of playing. To say this young man is gifted it's insulting to his dedication to learning the instrument. Gifted is something you get for little to no effort. I'm not seeing that here, just saying.
Here from tiktok, i just had to hear the fill version. Awesome!
80’s magic captured perfectly creating a warm homely feel inside
What really hurts is that he didn't even pretend it's difficult to play!
Guitar face free zone 👌
talented peoples flowstate will always chock others, even make them jelous ew
@I Em Hoo I Iz Do you mean, not difficult for him or not difficult at all.
😂😂🤣😎
@I Em Hoo I Iz 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 That wasn't even a good save!! 🤣🤣😂😂😭😭😭
There are lots of great solo fingerstylists all over UA-cam. LOTS of them. This young man will exceed them all if he doesn't already. The difference is not just technical ability. It's MUSIC. Many of the other great players can come up with technically great arrangements, but only a select few create music that I want to hear again, as opposed to just technically proficient chops I can appreciate as a fellow guitarist. Kent, thank you for the music. Keep playing man, keep growing.
Agree I love watching the other guitarists, but I come back to Kent’s videos almost every day just to listen to music. So groovy love it.
“As a fellow guitarist.” LMAO
Exactly!
@@maxstone9780 whats wrong with that? Lol don't hate bro, appreciate 😌
Warren Kramer Amen Bro!
This guy is the GOAT of all acoustic guitar playing. Fabulous!
ケント君のギターは、どの曲もずーっと聴いていたいと思わされるギター🎸✨
原曲のイメージそのままの素晴らしいアレンジ💘リズムの心地よさとグルーブ感♪♬♪♬ １日中ずーっと聴いていても聞き飽きない。
本当に素晴らしいギタリストだと思います✨😆👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Madoka 本当に仰るとおりです。私も彼のすばらしい音なしには落ち着かないほどになりました。まるで彼はギターが最高に唄うボイシングの奥義を体得しているかのようです。
Looks like a 13-year-old, but sounds like a +700-year-old zen master who's been playing ever since he got his first Lute back in the 13th century. Quite the legend, really.
Well said lol
He's 16
@@babylon_nokia wow
If he's 701 how the fuck he gonna get a lute in the 13th century? Assuming he needs to be atleast 3 years old to get a lute he'd be at the very least 724 years old.
@@drac3650 the lute was brought to Europe in the 13th century from Spain. Thats how the fuck he got one.
You’re brilliant. Anyone who doesn’t like this can go kick rocks
.....barefooted
Or clip their nails
@@autofocus4556 Seems like you don't understand utility, and you're caught up on aesthetics.
It's fine.
Auto Focus spoken like someone who doesn’t play guitar
redama it was joke lol
I think this kid has the answer to world peace. what a musician!
It's definitely relaxing. I'd buy the download.
Pretty ironic as the meaning behind the song is about over ambition and destroying the world in attempt to be a world leader. Fits right in with the state of the world right now then🤣
@@LocalLannister It's really a timeless and timely song isn't it? It's actually pretty pessimistic.
Kabob Hope yeah bro I agree but in the best way possible
I've convinced myself that Kent is the main character of an epic anime.
He has a hidden sensei, a teacher that had a dream to combine the best finger style techniques and play them simultaneously, creating the ultimate guitar finger style ever to be seen in the world. But to learn the technique would require to completely unlearn the guitar, from the feel of the chords and scales to the flow of the strums and riffs.
The teacher searched high and low, and found no one worthy or capable of inheriting this new style. He had almost given up hope, and resigned that the style would only be in his dreams and never see the light of day, until one day he took a young child under his wing - Kent Nishimura.
This child was a rare talent. He could feel the rhythm. He could make the guitar sing. He could resonate completely, from soul to soul, to be truly one with the song. From an early age, he had mastered all the techniques of finger style, from intricate chucks and slaps, to precise pull offs and delicate tap harmonics. Then one day, the teacher gave him his last assignment, that if he could play it, he could officially surpass his sensei and become master.
4 pieces of music were in front of him, 4 different scores. "Play these all at once, using everything that you have learned" the teacher commanded. And then he was gone.
The difficulty! Just playing the first phrase, with the base and the voice together, was like nothing Kent had ever done before. He couldn't do it. He wanted to give up! But, that first phrase, when he played it, the music... it truly came alive. It filled the room and was like nothing he ever felt before.
Kent was moved by the music. He determined to go on, not for his own sake, but for the music's sake. He persevered, completing phrase after phrase, until one day, his teacher returned.
"Play this music for me."
And Kent played, and the music came alive. The notes danced off the sheets, and for one minute, the whole world was lost in the sound of it. A new style, the pinnacle of finger guitar, had been born.
A tear rolled down the teacher's cheek. His dream was complete.
Ahaha you went overboard with that 🤣. Like he's the Ichigo of guitar.
Man , I read it like a manga , epic
Oh my God cringe
And you Spencer, seem to have quite the gift of story telling. 🤣 Nice...
One Guitar Man!
Funny how certain songs can bring back vivid memories of one’s childhood.
Man I’ve been going through the same things. As I’ve grown older, I’ve only gotten more emotional
This usually makes me think of Dennis Miller's show on HBO from back when I was a kid.
The independence of Kent's right thumb blows my mind.
That is amazing, this young man has just “nailed” one of the most difficult guitar solos of all time. He played the whole song without missing a beat. wow!
The guy is amazing BUT this piece has nothing to do with a "solo". He wasn't playing any solo. He was playing a full composition.
@@mrfester42 He played *solo* within a *solo* .
He had to create this, There was no sheet music for something like this. Mad respect for the talent this young man has shown
mrshelfsong great insight.
It is a beautiful arrangement and incredibly done.
It is possible to find a solo piano arrangement and reverse engineer it to your instrument. I used to do it with many different types of genres on bass.
He does all his own arrangements......part of his genius
Any other 80's kids here like me who think of the ending of Real Genius every time they hear this song? (Great job on this btw Kent!)
100% of the time
marketweis Yup, and the guy’s name is Kent. Gotta dig the irony.
marketweis where’s the popcorn
Popcorn
“I should win 32.6% of the prizes, plus the car.
They set up the rules, and I realized I have certain materialistic needs.” Yep, Real Genius somehow took hold as one of the more memorable movies of the 80s... “Relax, it’s just yogurt...”
Every note is coming from ONE guitar. Amazing.
It used to take a multi-member band to play this song. No it only takes one Kent.
This is fantastic in every way . I'm playing guitar 25 years and I just got schooled watching this kid . He has a fantastic talent 👍
Same. I'm 37 been playing since I was 12
I know eh. Crip
absolutely crushed it. reminded me of my love for this song
head moving ....magic
That's the most relaxing thing I've ever heard in my life 😌
As relaxing as Cannibal Corpse?
dude, your arrangements are the best by a long way, would love for you to do a cover of The Police - Every Breath You Take
@Pooh Matsuoka I absolutely cannot understand how this guy has not already exploded, at least on UA-cam. I suppose it's just a matter of time. Both the musical quality and technicality of his arrangements are a step above all but a few.
@@IronInforcersecond yah, same here! It's just a matter of time...
Pooh Matsuoka Wait... he’s older than 15 now..? 😝
@Pooh Matsuokathat's some real special technique. What brand of sound hole pick up is that?
Kid warmed my heart like a bowl of chicken soup on a cold gloomy day. Mad skills
He even nailed the guitar solo. Incredible.
this is what modern acoustic style should sound like. clean, composed, modest
Could listen to this all day.. even though the awareness of this kid’s skill-level is ruining my life
......just heard this, picked up my shitty nylon string, 🤔😯😑😕🙁😔😲😳🤯
.........& put the damn guitar down.😲
Mine too.. lol!
Second favourite version of this behind the guy who plays the dulcimer in his back yard. Brilliant.
You know that’s Curt Smith of Tears for Fears, sitting on the swing and singing the song while the guy plays the dulcimer in his back yard, right?
@@pat21784 there's two versions. One with Curt Smith and the original instrumental one he uploaded.
Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you
Acting on your best behavior
Turn your back on Mother Nature
Everybody wants to rule the world
It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the most of
Freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
There's a room where the light won't find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do I'll be right behind you
So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world
I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it
One headline, why believe it?
Everybody wants to rule the world
All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
Kent, you NEVER fail to AMAZE me! Right from the intro until the end you covered every juicy bit of the song, the keyboard and the guitar intro, the drum and bass groove pattern, and even the guitar solo! You are a GUITAR SAVANT! One of the very elite best on UA-cam! I hope you tour with Tommy Emmanuel. More success to you!
Jud Emmanuel... I agree. These two would be great together!
Yeah that's who he reminded me of !
Jud Or with Billy Strings.
I started playing at age 7 years old and I'm 57 now and I'm embarrassed to say kids today put me to shame, there are so many young talented kids these days. I honestly enjoy and glad their keeping rock alive.
every video that comes out from this kid feels like a gift
I go back and listen to this like way frequently.
The timing and rhythm on this cover is impeccable and superbly on point. Excellent cover! Great performance! Thank you 🙏 for sharing your extraordinary talent and gift.
Absolutely perfect as an arrangement
Beautiful and inspiring
Enjoy the years ahead of great music making
Your talent is uplifting us all
This is the kid that inspired me to throw my guitar in the trash.
He should be the kid who inspires you to pick it up and enjoy it as you did the first time you banged out for favourite chord.
Have a thumbs up sir. Best comment here.
@@DB_Cooper. Mad love for all the money you took.
the only musician you should ever fear being better than, is the one you were yesterday
hahahah
This is the best solo orchestra on a guitar I've ever heard.
I just don’t understand why anyone would put a thumbs down to something this good! If you truly like the original version of this song, how the hell could you not like this???? He hits EVERY note and still keeps the rhythm with ease!!!! Amazing job Kent!!!!! I love your music!!!
Absolutely right , I listen to this often and it’s like the best guitar piece I’ve ever heard . I just can’t see anyone topping this perfection
it's just a schtick. There is a lot of skill involved...but it annoys the crap out of guitar plyers. Everybody knew some guy in college who did this stuff. Then the rest of us would jam tf out while he went to the quad to play for girls. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!!! To each his Dulcinea.)
Why would anyone for any reason dislike this performance?
He is absolutely amazing. Plus that is one of my fav songs!!
t barrata : the mystery of human mind !
The dislikes are from fellow vampires who didn't continue their guitar lessons.
すごい。本当にすごい。Hope Tears for Fears sees this :)
Yowza, some musicians cam make their instruments sing. This was every consonent, every vowel. An orchestra in those fingers! Bravo!!
This almost makes me cry, it's so good.
Kent, I was in my 20s when this song came out and has been one of my favorites ever since. You light up my heart and face with a big smile hearing you play it with such perfection..👍
Wow, he nailed it. One of the greatest tunes to come out of the 80s and this dude nails it all by himself. 👏 bravo.
Jamais vu un feeling pareil de ma vie.... vraiment impressionnant
He has opened new dimension of guitar play.
Really impressive. Not only is it played perfectly, but there is a real groove, a feeling, and dynamics here, and that takes it to another level, well done.
Nik Gnashers exactly!
I've been hoping for a cover of Tears For Fears's Head Over Heels. He did such an amazing job with this song. Let's be real. He kills every song he plays. I love all of his covers. Never stop playing Kent!
No one beat this young man/kid. Man he is really amazing.
This kid is gifted. His talent is so out of this world!
I am almost 70, i've heard a lot of acoustic covers, YOURS IS THE BEST MAN, THE BEST ! cant get enough of it, i love it !!!
Tenho 74 anos e concordo contigo,amizade. Abração
All i can say about Kent is he's beyond AMAZING.
演奏の安定感が凄い、原曲に忠実で変な着色が無く聴きやすい。
Nailed it. Whole song on a single guitar. Absolutely amazing!
I am always amazed at the ability of great finger stylists like this gentleman here. Being able to play all that on one guitar and do it flawlessly is mind boggling.
I can't believe how consistent he keeps the rythm and melody through out the whole song. Absolutely phenomenal playing.
Faithful to the original, unbelievable rhythm and timing, clean notes and incredible voicings. Thank you for sharing your talent.
The brain you need to remember every aspect of a song is demonstrated by this musical genius.
His timing and rhythm is spot on
Amazing cover, you will soon be very famous, mark my words!
Ok, I had to come back to this video again. That video that made me discover Kent Nishimura for thebdirst time. Thank you UA-cam algorithm for making my way crossing Kent's path.
4 years already. 4 years of happiness when I get a notification of a new Kent performance.
Thank you very much KENT !
You're one of the best around.
Maybe, truely, madly, deeply number #1 !
most covers of this song have an aggressive take but this is so subtle that its warm
the original message of this song is warm and caring, likely why it's endured the decades thus far. If I had to pick one single song from the 80s to listen to while forsaking all others? THIS, and people who play it like this guy does, because they get it.