Thank you so much for your kind comment about this cover song of "25 or 5 to 4" with my original arrangement. I am very honored to know that you as the original drummer of Chicago enjoyed my performance on this video. I did my best especially on guitar solo part of it. I would appreciate it if you could forward my warmest regards to the family of Mr. Terry Kath, if you don't mind.
Beautifully done with Terry's melodies and riffs placed fabulously! Keeping that music alive!...and Danny, drop a line so I can tell you how much your drumming on those records means to me. We have mutuals, including the late BStratton...☮p
If I didnt see this with my own two eyes I wouldnt believe this was possible. This kid absolutely nails every nuance in these songs. The devil is in the details and this kid went into the details and kicked the devil square in the nuts. This is something past amazing. Loss for words here.
I've been a musician for almost 40 years now and I've NEVER seen a talent like yours Kent, ever... God gave you a gift and you have not wasted a single note of it up till this point in your life and I thank you for sharing it... BRAVO!!!
@@jstnxprsn Nah, it's not us, it's him... This kid is some kind of next level musical savant/genius that only comes around once in a generation... Truly amazing talent, and I'd bet he's a really nice guy too..
@@Lavadx Yep, I know. I've been following him since he began on YT. Up until now, I have always thought he was right behind Alexandr Misko as the best acoustic guitarist in the world, but after this, I think he may have pushed out to the best position. Not that it matters, it's not really a competition. They are both beyond brilliant and I'm ready to bury my Les Paul in the backyard - again. LOLOL
I dont know what any god has to do with it. Nobody ever has given anything, you have to work hard to achieve shit like this and not a ferrytale of some endity.
25 or 6 to 4 contains one of the great lead guitar lines in rock history. I have seen Chicago play this live in concert about 5 times. Anyone would be proud to be able to duplicate just Terry Kath's brilliant work all by itself. To be able to play his solo note for note (with all but the wah-wah pedal), plus all the horn and rhythm section parts at the same time? Lord have mercy.
Not in my wildest imagination did I ever think anyone could cover this song. CHICAGO and Terry Kath would be soooo proud and you did it with such aplomb and personal enjoyment. Your talent,skill and taste in music are impeccable Kent sama.
@@Trapper50cal Hi 👋, they are top notch 👌 although in my opinion what they produced was an almost identical reproduction of the original. They would make a fantastic tribute band.
@@jaikumarvenkatchari3838 They do...and are on tour in the U.S. - Leonid, the main benefactor and bassist, transcribed/s all of Chicago's songs (every part) by ear.
Totally agree that Terry Kath would be awed and impressed. Kent replicated the intricacy of Terry's lead solo with the tonality of fingerstyle acoustic. Kudos Kent, you never cease to amaze with both your arrangements and virtuosity.
As far as I'm concerned, this is the greatest guitar performance ever. I've never seen anything like this before and most likely never will again. Amazing. Thanks, Kent.
It’s not even remotely close. This is by far the most challenging and well executed performances I’ve ever seen. His right hand is out of this world. I cants get enough of it, I watch it often
This is one of the most rocking songs by the best band of its time at the peak of their greatness. It should be impossible for any one musician on any one instrument to play it this well. First he perfectly evokes the really tight rhythm section, then has his guitar sing the vocal melody with just the right feel and phrasing, and with all of that going on, he still plays the guitar solos perfectly. Not just the best guitarist I've ever heard; also the best musician.
i went to my first Chicago concert in 1970 54 YEARS AGO guitarist have had fifty years to master Terry Kath's solo, But Kent has Mastered THE HORNS THE DRUMS THE VOCALS AND THE SOLO! Mr. Kath would be amazed! and so am I
Your comment says everything all about this guitar player. He plays magnificent. ❤ Kent toca muito. Sua técnica é simplesmente a melhor que eu já vi. É um gênio.
Being 67 years old, I feel the guitar world is in great hands with Kent, Matias Mancuso others I've discovered on UA-cam. When you all turn the ear of Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Guthrie Govan, it's amazing. I'll be back for more
Think about it, this guy is literally, better than a one in a billion talent. How many people on the planet possess this level of precision and capability on the guitar? Answer 1, Kent. The even crazier part, he keeps getting better.
I'm closing on that myself, and sharing it with anyone who'll pay attention. I've listened to Kent all day at work for the past three days and still can't believe what I'm hearing. Lol.
2:13 to 2:41 , fingerstyle skills level 9999999999999, percussion , bass , rhythm , and the ultimate fast ad-libs at the same time with a clean sounds wtf kent you are an extreme extra ordinary fingerstyle guitarist you're one of the best fingerstyle guitarist in the whole universe 🤘🤘🤘
What an overwhelming combination of awe, elation, and envy I felt watching this. I never realized one human with two hands could do so much with a guitar. As true a virtuoso as ever there was.
The (also) amazing Lenny Breau did the same thing of comping chords while plucking melodies and holding down the bass at the same time, but mainly on jazz standards. Kent has also added tapping on the body as percussion, and applied it to more contemporary rock and pop standards. Players like this don’t come around very often because this style of playing is so difficult.
Absolutely outstanding. Terry Kath is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists ever and I'm sure if he was still alive he'd be blown away by this.
Apparently Hendrix held Kath up as one of his inspirations. Wonder what his face would look like today if he were to witness Kent? I'm losing my mind trying to wrap my brain around what I just saw.
@@marinoderienzo3176 The internet has so much garbage but then you come across someone as talented as Kent and all is good in the world. And with all that's going on with Russia these days, it's good to know of a Chicago cover band called Leonid and Friends. If you haven't seen their cover of 25 or 6 to 4 check them out and the lead guitarist hits Terry Kath's solo note for note. ua-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/v-deo.html
that's crazy you can play that on one guitar, if you weren't watching it you'd swear that's two guitars playing - very impressive, boy gotz skillz.........
The only other time I remember being blown away like this was when I played Van Halen 1 the first time and Eruption came on. That was the moment for every guitar player where they think this just can’t be possible. How is he doing that. I felt that feeling again today.
Kent is a fantastic genius both as an arranger and a guitarist. Awesome and incredible in what he's doing. He is leaving me speechless. Well, that said he should have splitted the video and revealed to the audience that he played duet with himself. 👍👍👍👍
Not enough people outwardly show appreciation for finger style guitar. 12 thousand likes man. Is that all? Should be in the hundreds of thousands at this stage.
Man, I've grown up with this song in my ears. You have been so accurate, even in the Terry Kath solo part in the middle. You have the talent to listen, capture and re-orchestrate in a such natural way. God bless you.
Im trying to find the right words here. Just so happens to be 1 of my favorites. Absolutely masterful. Creative extreme talent with great work. You are so talented an we all appreciate you very much.
WOW. You are so chill as you reproduce the arrangement originally done by multiple players and instruments. That's an accomplishment, to stay connected, relaxed, and flowing. Also you somehow manage not to make it be about your virtuoso playing, just the music. BRAVO!
I don't play guitar but i love listening to music.. i love listening to Kent's rendition.. When i read the comments, i learn a lot from them and that's where i know how good Kent really are.
Playing one instrument and making it sound like 7 at once. Just unbelievable! Especially playing the guitar solo in the middle while keeping the drum tempo. Fantastic work!
Things I love about this, besides what everyone else has said about how completely brilliant it is: the chord voicings are completely unique even though true to the song! And, how you captured the horn section with such a signature guitar sound!
Wow….beautifully done Kent. I know Terry is smiling up in heavens! Peace Danny
Thank you so much for your kind comment about this cover song of "25 or 5 to 4" with my original arrangement. I am very honored to know that you as the original drummer of Chicago enjoyed my performance on this video.
I did my best especially on guitar solo part of it. I would appreciate it if you could forward my warmest regards to the family of Mr. Terry Kath, if you don't mind.
@Danny Seraphin, Sir you are an absolute gentelman. 🙏
the first thing came to mind was Terry
Danny Seraphine, you sir are a class act. I play drums, not as well as you of course. I have always loved your work!
Beautifully done with Terry's melodies and riffs placed fabulously! Keeping that music alive!...and Danny, drop a line so I can tell you how much your drumming on those records means to me. We have mutuals, including the late BStratton...☮p
Rick Beato needs to see this!
If I didnt see this with my own two eyes I wouldnt believe this was possible. This kid absolutely nails every nuance in these songs. The devil is in the details and this kid went into the details and kicked the devil square in the nuts. This is something past amazing. Loss for words here.
He has a horn section, drums and a bass guitar. Big ball of talent
I've been a musician for almost 40 years now and I've NEVER seen a talent like yours Kent, ever... God gave you a gift and you have not wasted a single note of it up till this point in your life and I thank you for sharing it... BRAVO!!!
Right? I don't even have enough words to describe this cover. But I feel like I might have wasted 50 yrs or so attempting to play this instrument.
@@jstnxprsn Nah, it's not us, it's him... This kid is some kind of next level musical savant/genius that only comes around once in a generation... Truly amazing talent, and I'd bet he's a really nice guy too..
Keep watching, because he's has a timing & clarity in every song he does. Too incredible, his rich versions of American Pop songs!
@@Lavadx Yep, I know. I've been following him since he began on YT. Up until now, I have always thought he was right behind Alexandr Misko as the best acoustic guitarist in the world, but after this, I think he may have pushed out to the best position. Not that it matters, it's not really a competition. They are both beyond brilliant and I'm ready to bury my Les Paul in the backyard - again. LOLOL
I dont know what any god has to do with it. Nobody ever has given anything, you have to work hard to achieve shit like this and not a ferrytale of some endity.
25 or 6 to 4 contains one of the great lead guitar lines in rock history. I have seen Chicago play this live in concert about 5 times. Anyone would be proud to be able to duplicate just Terry Kath's brilliant work all by itself. To be able to play his solo note for note (with all but the wah-wah pedal), plus all the horn and rhythm section parts at the same time? Lord have mercy.
Not in my wildest imagination did I ever think anyone could cover this song.
CHICAGO and Terry Kath would be soooo proud and you did it with such aplomb and personal enjoyment.
Your talent,skill and taste in music are impeccable Kent sama.
Here's the best cover version of 25 or 6 to 4 on record - ua-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/v-deo.html - (By MORE than one person)
@@Trapper50cal Hi 👋, they are top notch 👌 although in my opinion what they produced was an almost identical reproduction of the original.
They would make a fantastic tribute band.
@@jaikumarvenkatchari3838 They do...and are on tour in the U.S. - Leonid, the main benefactor and bassist, transcribed/s all of Chicago's songs (every part) by ear.
Totally agree that Terry Kath would be awed and impressed. Kent replicated the intricacy of Terry's lead solo with the tonality of fingerstyle acoustic. Kudos Kent, you never cease to amaze with both your arrangements and virtuosity.
He didn’t miss one ounce of the vocal emotion either amazing
As far as I'm concerned, this is the greatest guitar performance ever. I've never seen anything like this before and most likely never will again. Amazing. Thanks, Kent.
Honestly blows my fucking Mind and I can’t stop coming back to it. I even think Tommy Emanuel would struggle to pull that off.
He captured all those horn parts?!
Insane!!!!!!
It’s not even remotely close. This is by far the most challenging and well executed performances I’ve ever seen. His right hand is out of this world. I cants get enough of it, I watch it often
2:14 that's one of the most amazing feats I've ever seen performed on an acoustic guitar.
I burst out laughing it was so ridiculously good.
True statement. Unbelievable
@@paolom.6011 I totally did the same thing, no words can describe this, I challenge anyone, oh my!
As I as listening to this, I began to wonder how he was going to tackle that section. Then it came. Wow.
That was crazy good!
This beyond unreal. The level of control with all that syncopation has never been reached before this video.
I will never get over the solo spot at approx. 2:10 - 2:40
The literal definition of mind-blowing.
Wow!
I just sold my guitar....
Oh my God that is nuts. I've never seen such a thing. You said it best. Literally mind blown
I come back to this video every few months and it makes me laugh in amazement every time.
Yep. Speechless!
This is one of the most rocking songs by the best band of its time at the peak of their greatness. It should be impossible for any one musician on any one instrument to play it this well. First he perfectly evokes the really tight rhythm section, then has his guitar sing the vocal melody with just the right feel and phrasing, and with all of that going on, he still plays the guitar solos perfectly.
Not just the best guitarist I've ever heard; also the best musician.
Truly one of the most outstanding guitar players in the world.
CGP 💯
Totally agree, just amazing, .....
I agree
i went to my first Chicago concert in 1970 54 YEARS AGO guitarist have had fifty years to master Terry Kath's solo, But Kent has Mastered THE HORNS THE DRUMS THE VOCALS AND THE SOLO! Mr. Kath would be amazed! and so am I
I’ve watched this video probably 100 times and it still amazes me..
Base player,drummer, singer, rhythm all one dude! Genius.
I have been playing guitar for 62 years, after watching this I am taking up knitting instead.
Well its been a year, is you knitting better then your guitar playing? LOL
@ lol
I graduated HS in '73...Loved this song!!!! Great job!!!!
my man is in the zone and isn't even breaking a sweat....on one of the most impressive pieces that i have seen him play. putting this on endless loop.
that was almost too casual...but that is his style...making being in the zone seem like every day playing. sick.
Kent, your song selection never ceases to make me happy.
He knows good music
This one certainly made me smile.
Certainly in the pantheon of greatest guitarists
I've been a guitar player for decades. Before discovering you, I didn't even know it was physically possible to play like this on the instrument.
It's a looper or overdubs
@@dannyc7839 Nothing is looped or overdubbed until 03:48, where he clearly shows he's overdubbing.
I'm overwhelmed. If there's a more remarkable example of guitar excellence, I haven't seen it.
Kent blows me away every time, he is amazing, I'd be the first in line to see him live
数あるケントさんの素晴らしい演奏 の中でも特にこの曲には震えます！
リアルタイムで聴いていた者にとっては、時代の空気感まで甦ってきます。
この難易度の高いギターソロを、リズム隊、コード感を損なわずにギター一本でアレンジできるんだと、ただただ感動しました。この技を神業と言わずして、何と言ったらいいのか。。。
rock, beat, brass, guitar, Terry, Robert, Peter, memories, tears, good old days, everything is together! Thanks KEN.
Your comment says everything all about this guitar player. He plays magnificent. ❤ Kent toca muito. Sua técnica é simplesmente a melhor que eu já vi. É um gênio.
One of the best one man band on acoustic guitar very impressive 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
you fucking shredded it bro.
the world doesnt know it yet, but this young man is one of the greatest guitar players alive right now.
Agreed
"one of"?!? "right now"?!?
"THE" & "EVER"!!!
I know it! Kent is so damn good! Good doesn't describe it. Brilliant comes close.
Probably ever.
Can’t wait what else in store he has for us in the next 40 years!
シカゴの「長い夜」レコード持っていたのでよく聞きました。
大編成のブラスロックを一人でアコギ一本で再現するなんて驚きを通り越してます。
イントロで肩と顎がリズムを刻んでいくところはカッコ良すぎます。
Being 67 years old, I feel the guitar world is in great hands with Kent, Matias Mancuso others I've discovered on UA-cam. When you all turn the ear of Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Guthrie Govan, it's amazing. I'll be back for more
This is simply a masterpiece. Still speechless after 10+ times hearing it.
That is INCREDIBLE! You’re covering an entire large band and there’s nothing missing!
Think about it, this guy is literally, better than a one in a billion talent. How many people on the planet possess this level of precision and capability on the guitar? Answer 1, Kent.
The even crazier part, he keeps getting better.
You pushed acoustic guitar playing to an unthinkable and perhaps unattainable level!!!!
Clicked on a UA-cam recommendation and did not expect that. Masterful, full stop.
This has got to be the best performance on an acoustic guitar ever!
He even nailed the drum parts and nuances. Perfect.
This may be one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen done on the guitar
This should end up with 50 million views i have already viewed it 50 times!
I'm closing on that myself, and sharing it with anyone who'll pay attention. I've listened to Kent all day at work for the past three days and still can't believe what I'm hearing. Lol.
2:13 to 2:41 , fingerstyle skills level 9999999999999, percussion , bass , rhythm , and the ultimate fast ad-libs at the same time with a clean sounds wtf kent you are an extreme extra ordinary fingerstyle guitarist you're one of the best fingerstyle guitarist in the whole universe 🤘🤘🤘
The part right after when he starts using his pinky to flick some notes is so creamy
What do you say about Naudo?
ua-cam.com/video/NCJRjuSF7a4/v-deo.html
What an overwhelming combination of awe, elation, and envy I felt watching this. I never realized one human with two hands could do so much with a guitar. As true a virtuoso as ever there was.
I love how Kent puts the tuning in the description so that I can play along with him.
Agreed - I've slowed the video down to 500 times slower and I've managed to master the first 20 notes, which covers about 1 second of real time :)
@@Bb-M4n 😂🤣
Good luck with that.
I have never even tried alternate tuning.
Kent really makes "I have never even tried" feel like a boulder chained around my neck and soul.
Kent Nishimura = lead singer + rhythm guitar + bass guitar + lead guitar + drummer perfection.
Ummm, you forgot horn section!
The (also) amazing Lenny Breau did the same thing of comping chords while plucking melodies and holding down the bass at the same time, but mainly on jazz standards. Kent has also added tapping on the body as percussion, and applied it to more contemporary rock and pop standards.
Players like this don’t come around very often because this style of playing is so difficult.
Absolutely outstanding. Terry Kath is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists ever and I'm sure if he was still alive he'd be blown away by this.
Apparently Hendrix held Kath up as one of his inspirations. Wonder what his face would look like today if he were to witness Kent? I'm losing my mind trying to wrap my brain around what I just saw.
@@marinoderienzo3176 The internet has so much garbage but then you come across someone as talented as Kent and all is good in the world.
And with all that's going on with Russia these days, it's good to know of a Chicago cover band called Leonid and Friends. If you haven't seen their cover of 25 or 6 to 4 check them out and the lead guitarist hits Terry Kath's solo note for note.
ua-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/v-deo.html
There is so much work put into this. Unbelievable...
Never missed a single note. Superb performance 👏
The guy is unstoppable. There is NO song out of his reach.
That performance is one of the most incredible I have ever seen. Every signature lick, every dynamic, flawless dexterity ! Bravo, my friend !!!
that's crazy you can play that on one guitar, if you weren't watching it you'd swear that's two guitars playing - very impressive, boy gotz skillz.........
Came back to watch this for probably the 30th or 40th time. Still blown away.
Chicago's stuff is always a trip. This guy does an incredible job with a tune is not simple.
バンドでキーボード担当のものです。音楽として、最高に格好いい‼️ギターでこの曲をアレンジして演奏する難しさはすごいものがあると言うことはギタリストに任せてrhythmとgrooveに魅せられる❗️最高に素敵だ‼️
Kent just gets better and better. A world class musician
Unbelievable Alien skills. OMG!!!
Kent's best performance so far! Unbelievable! Unless you saw it, you wouldn't believe what he did with his guitar was possible. Wow!
Kent's playing has gone beyond insane levels. That was just mind blowing!!
We are not worthy!
The only other time I remember being blown away like this was when I played Van Halen 1 the first time and Eruption came on. That was the moment for every guitar player where they think this just can’t be possible. How is he doing that. I felt that feeling again today.
I can't understand how he managed to play the guitar solos almost note for note while keeping the rhythm and drum beat going, beautiful playing.
Bass, percussion, rhythm and lead.. .at the same time... wow... genius!!
This is the best cover I have ever heard in any genre from any musician or singer and by a landslide. Ty for honoring Terry Kath and Chicago.
Kent is a fantastic genius both as an arranger and a guitarist. Awesome and incredible in what he's doing. He is leaving me speechless. Well, that said he should have splitted the video and revealed to the audience that he played duet with himself. 👍👍👍👍
One of the best but underrated artist the world has to acknowledge. Kent style is smooth and classic
EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE.
Not enough people outwardly show appreciation for finger style guitar. 12 thousand likes man. Is that all? Should be in the hundreds of thousands at this stage.
Again?... I shouldn't be surprised by now!!! Another standing ovation!! Well done mate!!
Man, I've grown up with this song in my ears. You have been so accurate, even in the Terry Kath solo part in the middle. You have the talent to listen, capture and re-orchestrate in a such natural way. God bless you.
Dude, I got nothin. Speechless. Most amazing peace I have ever heard on acoustic. Just crushed it.
Unbelievable ! why is this guy not tearing up the radio ?
He's so much better than anything out there right now .
瞬間瞬間、息を呑むすごい演奏！！！
ドラム、ベースをキープしながらのソロはもう人間業とは思えない😱
I can't express myself any better than what accolades have been presented already to this talented man. Maybe: WOOOOOW!!!!!!!
先日のライブで聴いて鳥肌が立ったけど、ほんまにめちゃくちゃカッコいい〜！！
原曲の良さをそのまま。。と言うか、それ以上になっているような気がする😆
リードギターは圧巻ですね💓
早くまた生で聴きたいです！！
All the little nuances in dynamics, rythm, voices ...it's all there!!! Amazing!!!!!😀
Im trying to find the right words here. Just so happens to be 1 of my favorites. Absolutely masterful. Creative extreme talent with great work. You are so talented an we all appreciate you very much.
Omg the solo!!!
I was amazed watching this. The kind of amazement I got watching Glen Campbell play. I think this guy is terrific.
Wow........ perfect Tommy Emmanuel Style, i am very impressed!!!
Top!
Give this young fella a record contract already. Please 🙏 😊
本当にすばらしい❤you are brilliant 👏 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is just amazing. Just the fact that he even took on this song is f'ing brilliant....
WOW. You are so chill as you reproduce the arrangement originally done by multiple players and instruments. That's an accomplishment, to stay connected, relaxed, and flowing. Also you somehow manage not to make it be about your virtuoso playing, just the music. BRAVO!
Another great song to add to my YT playlist. Thank you! 💙🎧
Words can't express how well your prowess was in executing this song, and your brilliance in its arrangement!
Better than spectacular. How can any mortal person play this with such grace? More than a pleasure to watch and listen to.
I don't play guitar but i love listening to music.. i love listening to Kent's rendition..
When i read the comments, i learn a lot from them and that's where i know how good Kent really are.
How does this man not have 1M subscribers?!
They are busy with Taylor swift and Justin Bieber, maybe Marcin or Tim Henson. 😂
New life into that great Chicago song from 1969! I remember seeing them play it live. Great job, Kent!
What a genius;;;
This is unbelievable! I have always thought Terry Kath's work here was amazing, but to add rhythm, melody and drums - that's insane! 😱
I'm having trouble getting my mouth closed. My jaw dropped so far. Wow.
Dude.... people have no idea how much dedication goes into this, do they?
You are ON IT!
Man, you are truly gifted! Keep them coming Kent.
Playing one instrument and making it sound like 7 at once. Just unbelievable! Especially playing the guitar solo in the middle while keeping the drum tempo. Fantastic work!
Covering every aspect of a Chicago song on an acoustic guitar is quite an accomplishment. This is mindblowing. Well done!
Things I love about this, besides what everyone else has said about how completely brilliant it is: the chord voicings are completely unique even though true to the song! And, how you captured the horn section with such a signature guitar sound!
Mind bending talent that's on another level. How is this even possible? Bass, drums, vocals, brass, all at seemingly the same time. Outstanding Kent!
Maintaining that descending bass line around the incredible arrangement is just amazing. Jaw dropping.
Have seen this about 8 times. Still mind blown!!
Are we witnessing the world's greatest guitar player?
Yes
Chet Atkins would be so proud of Kent’s accomplishments. He was the originator so far as I know.
Not so far technicly !!!😊