25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago - Solo Acoustic Guitar (Arranged by Kent Nishimura)

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@dannyseraphine8087 2 жыл бұрын

Wow….beautifully done Kent. I know Terry is smiling up in heavens! Peace Danny

@KentNishimuraGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaikumarvenkatchari3838 2 жыл бұрын

@Danny Seraphin, Sir you are an absolute gentelman. 🙏

@Jack1843 2 жыл бұрын

the first thing came to mind was Terry

@stanleynowak9325 2 жыл бұрын

Danny Seraphine, you sir are a class act. I play drums, not as well as you of course. I have always loved your work!

@thatguypaulsanto 2 жыл бұрын

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

@166Soccerman Жыл бұрын

I have been playing guitar for 62 years, after watching this I am taking up knitting instead.

@joslin01 23 күн бұрын

Are we witnessing the world's greatest guitar player?

@jjaypem5154 19 күн бұрын

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.

@user-oe7fx4uk2l 3 ай бұрын

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.

@JohnRodgers-km6ie 2 ай бұрын

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

@CasperEsmann 2 жыл бұрын

We are not worthy!

@ddbruno 6 ай бұрын

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.

@azzajohnson2123 3 ай бұрын

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.

@bgierat 3 ай бұрын

He captured all those horn parts?! Insane!!!!!!

@Bonitomax2186 3 ай бұрын

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

@eightmoonss.r.o.424 Ай бұрын

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.

@eightmoonss.r.o.424 Ай бұрын

that was almost too casual...but that is his style...making being in the zone seem like every day playing. sick.

@Lavadx 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Lavadx 2 жыл бұрын

@@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..

@shop970 2 жыл бұрын

Keep watching, because he's has a timing & clarity in every song he does. Too incredible, his rich versions of American Pop songs!

@jstnxprsn 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@achimaufachse5925 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@gatortoof 2 ай бұрын

Base player,drummer, singer, rhythm all one dude! Genius.

@joeking433 9 ай бұрын

Rick Beato needs to see this!

@calvin99991 Ай бұрын

Came back to watch this for probably the 30th or 40th time. Still blown away.

@1oolabob 8 ай бұрын

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.

@mrwagdog 2 жыл бұрын

The rhythm section was deep in the pocket while the rest of the band kept things moving perfectly.

@cangrejoarbol3990 Жыл бұрын

Made me laugh after a long day, thanks haha

@mobsquad357 5 ай бұрын

How does this man not have 1M subscribers?!

@The_Kirk_Lazarus 2 жыл бұрын

This beyond unreal. The level of control with all that syncopation has never been reached before this video.

@jaikumarvenkatchari3838 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Here's the best cover version of 25 or 6 to 4 on record - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8WkotWAubGZoZc.html - (By MORE than one person)

@jaikumarvenkatchari3838 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Trapper50cal 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@johnmyers5315 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@toddschrocatart 2 жыл бұрын

He didn’t miss one ounce of the vocal emotion either amazing

@udcentrepreneur2566 10 күн бұрын

The 26 seconds when Kent became the Guitar's God 2:14 to 2:40. freaking unbelievable !!!!

@mattmoo1007 2 жыл бұрын

The guy is unstoppable. There is NO song out of his reach.

@lazydog5065 2 жыл бұрын

2:14 that's one of the most amazing feats I've ever seen performed on an acoustic guitar.

@paolom.6011 2 жыл бұрын

I burst out laughing it was so ridiculously good.

@Pete-ts9pf 2 жыл бұрын

True statement. Unbelievable

@glennkoenig6078 2 жыл бұрын

@@paolom.6011 I totally did the same thing, no words can describe this, I challenge anyone, oh my!

@scottlaplantelaplante990 2 жыл бұрын

As I as listening to this, I began to wonder how he was going to tackle that section. Then it came. Wow.

@tom20152 2 жыл бұрын

That was crazy good!

@ChadDoebelin 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@chrisdiner7170 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@G8rfan61 2 жыл бұрын

"one of"?!? "right now"?!? "THE" & "EVER"!!!

@markkubiak8296 2 жыл бұрын

I know it! Kent is so damn good! Good doesn't describe it. Brilliant comes close.

@The_Kirk_Lazarus 2 жыл бұрын

Probably ever.

@twenty4seven368 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait what else in store he has for us in the next 40 years!

@terryhayward7905 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@supervette9953 7 ай бұрын

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.........

@darrellwilliams7996 2 жыл бұрын

I graduated HS in '73...Loved this song!!!! Great job!!!!

@shelceygusek427 Жыл бұрын

I will never get over the solo spot at approx. 2:10 - 2:40 The literal definition of mind-blowing.

@mbernard8258 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@notmyrealname2874 Жыл бұрын

I just sold my guitar....

@drewfelts4788 Жыл бұрын

Oh my God that is nuts. I've never seen such a thing. You said it best. Literally mind blown

@potowogreedo Жыл бұрын

I come back to this video every few months and it makes me laugh in amazement every time.

@lucydayLucida 9 ай бұрын

Yep. Speechless!

@Sejoevia 2 жыл бұрын

That is INCREDIBLE! You’re covering an entire large band and there’s nothing missing!

@serasmile6026 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime Kent play “ There’s something in my eyes and it happens every time.”

@rickrigney9713 Жыл бұрын

This should end up with 50 million views i have already viewed it 50 times!

@the-dave-house-project Жыл бұрын

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.

@danielshade710 Жыл бұрын

So sinister seeking solace slowly sipping sriracha serenely.

@adamdecelis3618 Ай бұрын

We're not worthy! We're not worthy! We're not worthy! You, sir, are a guitar god!

@timsession6736 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lucapizzamano9285 2 жыл бұрын

You pushed acoustic guitar playing to an unthinkable and perhaps unattainable level!!!!

@robb4357 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video probably 100 times and it still amazes me..

@theguitar2605 Жыл бұрын

Every time I watch Kent, I get the feeling he’s giving me the finger. Anyone else?

@robertpeters6923 2 жыл бұрын

Truly one of the most outstanding guitar players in the world.

@YouDude60 2 жыл бұрын

CGP 💯

@aribob2012 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, just amazing, .....

@annettesjoy 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@rob1248996 2 жыл бұрын

I've been around hundreds (maybe thousands) of guitarists (some VERY famous) and have never seen anything better than this. Keep up the work Kent san.

@cathaloconnor6577 Жыл бұрын

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.

@KrazyDiamondBar 2 жыл бұрын

Clicked on a KZfaq recommendation and did not expect that. Masterful, full stop.

@KEN-pz7pb 2 жыл бұрын

rock, beat, brass, guitar, Terry, Robert, Peter, memories, tears, good old days, everything is together! Thanks KEN.

@GeraldoBarboza 2 ай бұрын

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.

@harry2313 2 жыл бұрын

Kent blows me away every time, he is amazing, I'd be the first in line to see him live

@paperbacktripper66 2 жыл бұрын

I love how Kent puts the tuning in the description so that I can play along with him.

@bb9938 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@paperbacktripper66 2 жыл бұрын

@@bb9938 😂🤣

@ddbruno 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that.

@marinoderienzo3176 Жыл бұрын

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.

@tyfincher8948 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tanwera 2 жыл бұрын

Kent Nishimura = lead singer + rhythm guitar + bass guitar + lead guitar + drummer perfection.

@leftyballsac 3 ай бұрын

Ummm, you forgot horn section!

@marktheshark27 2 жыл бұрын

This may be one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen done on the guitar

@shawncarter7188 2 жыл бұрын

Kent, your song selection never ceases to make me happy.

@branrx 2 жыл бұрын

He knows good music

@stephenfisch615 2 жыл бұрын

This one certainly made me smile.

@r0flgal0re Жыл бұрын

This is simply a masterpiece. Still speechless after 10+ times hearing it.

@ft8292 2 жыл бұрын

I'm overwhelmed. If there's a more remarkable example of guitar excellence, I haven't seen it.

@khakuda 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@corilia9529 2 жыл бұрын

Give this kid a GRAMMY

@SeekerGoOn2013 Жыл бұрын

In the category “Best Performance of a Jazz-Rock Band Composition by an Acoustic Guitarist Covering Bass, Drums, Guitar, Horns, Vocals”

@judsontims570 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having trouble getting my mouth closed. My jaw dropped so far. Wow.

@joseprado3732 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best one man band on acoustic guitar very impressive 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@karolmuskala 2 жыл бұрын

Kent is the reason why guitar was invented

@patkcorcoran 2 жыл бұрын

Let's see anyone else try this, only Kent can. Good work man.

@r.m.m.1333 2 жыл бұрын

He even nailed the drum parts and nuances. Perfect.

@rustynail246 3 ай бұрын

This kid is amazing. Sounds like he has seven people playing. Asian truly excel on everything.

@GrrillaFinger 2 ай бұрын

P HUB?

@rustynail246 2 ай бұрын

@@GrrillaFinger yomama there?

@MasayaYuasa 2 жыл бұрын

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。。。

@itsTHURSDAYagain 2 жыл бұрын

You are insane, dude. But in the best way possible.

@vernlamb666 2 жыл бұрын

Chicago's stuff is always a trip. This guy does an incredible job with a tune is not simple.

@kgbusa3415 Жыл бұрын

Being 67 years old, I feel the guitar world is in great hands with Kent, Matias Mancuso others I've discovered on KZfaq. When you all turn the ear of Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Guthrie Govan, it's amazing. I'll be back for more

@alexandrebenois7962 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@dannyc7839 9 ай бұрын

It's a looper or overdubs

@unlvrebelx 9 ай бұрын

@@dannyc7839 Nothing is looped or overdubbed until 03:48, where he clearly shows he's overdubbing.

@1bassman9 2 жыл бұрын

That performance is one of the most incredible I have ever seen. Every signature lick, every dynamic, flawless dexterity ! Bravo, my friend !!!

@RockinRandall420 Жыл бұрын

Give this young fella a record contract already. Please 🙏 😊

@dchampion5576 7 ай бұрын

Without seeing the video there would no way I’d believe this was just one person playing

@markjenkins6810 2 жыл бұрын

Kent just gets better and better. A world class musician

@ramonjrballesteros1523 2 жыл бұрын

Kent's best performance so far! Unbelievable! Unless you saw it, you wouldn't believe what he did with his guitar was possible. Wow!

@miyazakizachary5108 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable Alien skills. OMG!!!

@mikeberg5003 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@marinoderienzo3176 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mikeberg5003 Жыл бұрын

@@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. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8WkotWAubGZoZc.html

@kevingoins9858 2 жыл бұрын

Terry Kath (RIP) and drummer Danny Seraphine would be proud, Kent. You nailed both guitar and percussive parts perfectly.

@rogerdugan7676 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable ! why is this guy not tearing up the radio ? He's so much better than anything out there right now .

@dvdlaudavid 2 жыл бұрын

With his unbelieveable skill & choice of songs, i still cannot believe he only have 239k subs.

@daniloballo 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@JomariGuitarTV 2 жыл бұрын

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 🤘🤘🤘

@steamedyam 2 жыл бұрын

The part right after when he starts using his pinky to flick some notes is so creamy

@peternemeth1777 10 ай бұрын

What do you say about Naudo? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKl6hc2muKybkWg.html

@jasonswitzer1748 2 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie. This is sick. It basically destroys my whole argument that piano is the best instrument to play if you don’t have a band because you can play the melody and harmony yourself. Clearly you show how well it can be done on guitar. I’d still argue it’s harder to do on guitar, but the results are incredible. Thanks for the sick videos, dude!

@leftyjcw7173 7 ай бұрын

EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE.

@starpage8280 2 жыл бұрын

Never missed a single note. Superb performance 👏

@daviddunn747 2 жыл бұрын

25-6 or 4 …I say Kent has 4 hands, he’s playing with equivalent of four hands…absolutely amazing!!!

@DreamsongsProductions Жыл бұрын

This is just amazing. Just the fact that he even took on this song is f'ing brilliant....

@thomasg5968 29 күн бұрын

You make one of the finest and hardest guitar solos look so easy! I’m speechless! 😮

@alukard08 2 жыл бұрын

I think every new Kent's video I see I say the same thing. "This is the most fucking amazing I've ever seen"

@assaokinoshita3820 2 жыл бұрын

And I say this is a masterpiece ...

@amywardbrimmer2147 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@macadam678 2 жыл бұрын

His sense of the groove is unreal

@user-cu2vq6ze5k Жыл бұрын

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。

@cindyweir9645 5 ай бұрын

This has got to be the best performance on an acoustic guitar ever!

@calvin99991 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched this 3 times in a row. I can confidently say that in 100 years, artificial intelligence still won't be able to match these skills. Un-freakin-believable!

@chrisdiner7170 2 жыл бұрын

Kent's playing has gone beyond insane levels. That was just mind blowing!!

@liamg2271 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tombarclay7108 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could give this guy 1000 likes. His playing is amazing.

@starpage39 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best but underrated artist the world has to acknowledge. Kent style is smooth and classic

@4s-ter 2 жыл бұрын

I would walk all the way to Chicago to hear Kent play live!

@markraven7316 2 жыл бұрын

I was amazed watching this. The kind of amazement I got watching Glen Campbell play. I think this guy is terrific.

@wanderdog 7 ай бұрын

What a genius;;;

@luisemayo 2 жыл бұрын

Again?... I shouldn't be surprised by now!!! Another standing ovation!! Well done mate!!

@bobbynash282 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Condor060 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, I got nothin. Speechless. Most amazing peace I have ever heard on acoustic. Just crushed it.

@dreambeliever3652 2 жыл бұрын

Dude.... people have no idea how much dedication goes into this, do they? You are ON IT!

@Oleg.G. 2 жыл бұрын

I just keep coming back again and again to listen to this. Then, my mouse pointer reflexively reaches for the "like" button, but alas, it's already pressed...

@Andrew-cp7mc 2 жыл бұрын

Didnt expect this one but after relistening to the original Chicago song, I think I prefer his arrangement. 🙏

@benji-L 2 жыл бұрын

This is unbelievable! I have always thought Terry Kath's work here was amazing, but to add rhythm, melody and drums - that's insane! 😱

@johnwicked0723 2 жыл бұрын

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.