Everything he plays not only touches my heart, it touches my soul. A genius at work, always in the zone, he never ever fails to give me emotional chills with his work. Did I mention what a gorgeous man he is too? And funny and charming. We love you Rai, never stop, please.' You are the soundtrack' to our lives too.
God his little micro rhythm augmentations were making me rise out of my seat. This shit is absolutely off the charts. Many people can play the runs he's playing, but they can't play them the way he does. Just something about his phrasing man, absolutely cracked.
If he really wanted to, he would be much bigger than he is. He doesn't seem like the type to want the big spotlight. Which is probably why he doesn't record much music as amazing as this or other funkier original stuff for albums; he only performs music of this quality live from time to time.
At first I thought this guy had a nice vibe, you know, something you could ensure and tolerate as background music at some restaurant or lounge. But this guy's really got it going on.
This is amazing but seems like one of his less enthusiastic and focused performances. Goes to show how good this guy is even when he's not quite feeling it. What a killer
The magic recipe of fascinating rock musicians: being experienced and trained in Jazz.
My all-time favourite musician and an outstanding composer, lyricist, improviser and vocalist.
Finally, a player that will never run out of work. Nice.
I really don't think the majority watching this realize how insane this actually is. Dude is 🤯
Everything he plays not only touches my heart, it touches my soul. A genius at work, always in the zone, he never ever fails to give me emotional chills with his work. Did I mention what a gorgeous man he is too? And funny and charming. We love you Rai, never stop, please.' You are the soundtrack' to our lives too.
Every music lover should listen to this. Awesome.
Crazy mad scientist on the keys . Absolutely phenomenal Rai !
God his little micro rhythm augmentations were making me rise out of my seat. This shit is absolutely off the charts. Many people can play the runs he's playing, but they can't play them the way he does. Just something about his phrasing man, absolutely cracked.
This deserves more love. Just beautiful.
Just… beautiful. What a beautiful voice
This is great; I only know him from his work with Louis Cole, but everything I’ve seen involving him absolutely jams
Dude is amazing. Looking like Kenny Loggins' lost brother and sounding like Adam Levine WITH soul.
Wow, Rai playing thirsty Merc's oldies. The best.
Is there anything Rai Thistlewayte can't do??💓
a backflip probably
Love this guy.....Just an awesome talent!
0:00 Katie Q (Thirsty Merc)
3:10 Come Together (The Beatles)
9:07 Mirror To You Heart (Thirsty Merc)
12:48 Kaleidoscope (Thirsty Merc)
That 3rd one , Mirror to my Heart (?) , epic
This is pure talent.
And billion hours of practicing 😊
This man owns the pocket....
Hey great soul!
Thank you for posting this video!
That's So amazing. Thank you for this great performance
so wild and beautiful
Keith Jarret and Al Jereau in one person.
Whoah!! Rai is so amazing! Great stream!!
Why is this Dude not a superstar?
If he really wanted to, he would be much bigger than he is. He doesn't seem like the type to want the big spotlight. Which is probably why he doesn't record much music as amazing as this or other funkier original stuff for albums; he only performs music of this quality live from time to time.
Come together hashdfsjdhgdjsafhgnaslkj;dnh so good.
I love the "what's my phone number" line so much.
And "play the fuckin piano" haha
At first I thought this guy had a nice vibe, you know, something you could ensure and tolerate as background music at some restaurant or lounge. But this guy's really got it going on.
In this particular video:
1) Can I Be With You
2) Come Together
3) Mirror
4) Love
5) Soundtrack To My Life
He’s a miracle!❤
Nope, he's a very experienced, hard working musician with a heart of gold
Can someone lists the song's titles? Thanks much 😊
This is amazing but seems like one of his less enthusiastic and focused performances. Goes to show how good this guy is even when he's not quite feeling it. What a killer
Do you have any videos from his gig last night? Hope it was recorded!
Is that tune 'Mirror' a cover, or a Rai original? Haven't heard it before this set, and I keep getting it stuck in my head.
It's a Thirsty Merc song
@@alexandersoriano2773 Thank you!
21st century James Taylor?
What's the title of the songs especially the last one??
Darude - Sandstorm
@@mit5oner thank you
@@mit5oner man this made me laugh 😆
@@mit5oner Never gets old
The piano part flows naturally from him but he is struggling with the lyrics, finally resorting to his smartphone. 😏