Again, I would rate this man as the world's best. I watch a lot of guitarists' videos, and no one comes close to Kent's talent. He should be playing at venues like Carnegie Hall. He would be sold out. It is only a matter of time until he is recognized for the historical genius of his guitar playing. When an icon like him comes along, it raises the bar so high that he ends up changing the overall level of others' talents. That is the historical nature of his talent. The people who most appreciate his talent, are musicians who know and understand his level of genius.

Fantasy isn't exactly an easy song to cover by a whole band. I know because we tried it already. The fact that you're able to arrange in a way that incorporates 99 percent of the key parts of each instrument and execute all of them in a single instrument... Kent has been doing this for years now, making exquisite covers retaining the soul of each song. I wait with bated breath for the day he actually uses his ability of understanding what makes songs great and actually makes an original piece or even song.

this is beyond words, best finger style guitar playing ever wow. This clip deserves 400 millions views

Kent Nishimura is a Monster on the acoustic guitar.

As an African-American male who grew up on earth, wind and fire in my youth, I can simply say this was outstanding!!!😏🇺🇸👍🏾

これがほんとに一本のギターが奏でる音なのですか？ こんな素晴らしく奥行きのあるサウンドは聴いたことがありません。 脱帽です。まだまだお若いので、これからずっとあなたの音楽を聴くことができるなんて幸せです。

One of the world's greatest guitarists no doubt.

Must be the ultimate freedom superpower. This guy can go anywhere in the world. All he need is a guitar and people will stop and listen recognizing his undeniable talent. Kent is like a samurai with his guitar precision and feel that cuts into anybody who listens

i've studied his finger movements and gave myself 6 months to get it right. 12 months later i can say I've mastered it and will upload something soon. The next challenge will be to go beyond air guitar and actually play a guitar

凄い演奏をありがとう！65歳を迎え、またギターを始めようかとあなたを見てそう思いました。いろんな楽曲のあなたをこれからも見せてください。

いつも目を閉じて聴いてます。 20代の前半、かなわぬ恋に敗れた切ない青春時代が蘇ってきます。 ギター1本でその景色が蘇る… この人の才能は人類の宝である。

There are great acoustic guitarists - and then there's Kent, in a league of his own so unique that even the passive guitar listeners quickly sit up and pay close attention, innately recognizing that they are witnessing a truly rare talent in action.

I've been playing at the guitar for going on 40yrs. You come across players that make it abundantly clear that you'll never be great. For me, it's been guys like Van Halen, Michael Hedges, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Tommy E and now Kent. It doesn't get me down. It lifts me up. Thanks Kent!

There's no limit to how many parts he can play at once on the acoustic. Now that's what I call skill.

What the??? Just stumbled across this stunning playing of one of my guilty pleasures when it comes to songs. The voicings are fantastic. There's so much going on in the original version with bass, horns and mulitple vocals - and this version provides such a full spread of them. Fantastic job. Thank you

Drop everything! Kent posted again!

He is arguably one of the most underrated guitarists in the entire world. I hope more people get to watch/listen to his performance!

He is the best acoustic guitarist I have ever heard. Exceptional talent, he makes the guitar sound like a full orchestra with his rhythms, beats, harmonies and melodies.

we live in Kent's era

Last night I literally thought about how amazing it would be if you arranged this song!? Despite my expecations being sky high, you exceeded them!

Dang, what a savage Kent is executing excruciating chord sequences amongst crisp picking progressions and with all due respect to the churches of funk or new wave...this young man has style-cubed.

Making the stylistic choice to play the ending's iconic falsetto using harmonics? That settles it. This is the greatest Fantasy cover.

I swear, I can hear singing! He is that good. Wow!

素晴らし過ぎて言葉も出ない。口開けっ放しで笑顔で見てます。これ自分が持ってるギターと同じ？ギターってこんなこと出来るなんて知らなかった。。

Kent dancing to the song just adds layers to the music....

Man, this is why I love acoustic guitar. He did justice to a great EW&F song.

たまたま探していたギター演奏の中で、西村ケントさんを初めて知りどハマりしそうです。いえもうどハマりしました。わが息子より若いあなたをこれからずっと応援します。

Kent posts. I listen.

You really need to do a Burt Bacharach song. The world is waiting and they don't even know it.

This guys playing is stellar.

People comment on your technique, which is phenomenal, but that groove! That's what I like the most about your style.

funny all the songs i listen before this i thought they were the best due to their perfection , but it seems you get even better in every performance , great Job again Kent , you are indeed a super talented and rare kind ... blessings always

Thank you for sharing your gift. I am trying to share your talent across the US and beyond.

一言、心に刺さりました！ 中学生だったが、この曲を聴いてEW&Fの表現力の感動を知った。 その時の感動がこのギター演奏に現れている。

Wow Kent, there’s nothing you “Kent” do, ha? Such a beautiful touch, great choice of song, and fantastic arrangement as always . My favourite guitarist

Oh, what did I just hear? I’m just speechless! I’ve never heard anyone this good on an instrument of any kind. Thank you God.♥️🌹🎶

LEGEND is back....

Can’t you make my heart explode with joy every time I listen to you. You are taking Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine to the next level. You are at the front of the pack keep going my brother!

This just brings me joy. Un-freaking-believable. You are the master.

自然と笑顔になり体が動いてしまう素晴らしい演奏だった。。 （なんでもっと早くおすすめに出してくれなかったんやKZfaq！秒で登録！）

Where have you been?? I was getting worried. Now I can relax and get back to grooving.

ギターは小さなオーケストラなんて言われますけどギター一本でこれだけの演奏をされるのは凄いですね。編曲もなさるようでたいしたものです。素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。

Don't let the view count fool you. Each song he plays is better than the last-better arrangement, sophistication, feel, and technique. If Kent was a stock, I'd put all my money in cause one day he's going to cover a "trendy" song and blow up. I personally am happy for him to continue covering what he likes, I have a feeling he's got a lot more hidden away that will shock the world when he is ready to show it. Thank you Kent for your arrangements!

I think Fantasy is one of the best tunes ever, and Kent did it justice.

The expressiveness of your performance is amazing. Not just technically perfect but you actually make the guitar sing in so many ways!

I bought this cover at iTunes immediately after watching this video. Amazing!

あなたの奏でる音楽はとても幸せな気持ちに誘ってくれます ほんとうに　素晴らしい この立体的でオーケストラのような広がりのある豊かな演奏にいつも魅せられています ありがとう　西村ケントさん

this guy is a genius,i didn't think someone like this existed,you're one of a kind!

You are the only guitarist whose videos I watch on a regular basis. Your technique is absolutely mesmerizing! Well done as usual! 👏🏻🎶🎸

Genius ! All harmonies and basses are respected, and the melody also. And with 6 strings !! Genius

Kent's arrangements and playing always leave me spellbound but this one is absolutely stunning. So difficult / complex and yet every note is clean and as clear as a bell. Truly astonishing technique and a wonderful sense of musicality. There are a lot of excellent fingerstyle guitarists out there but in my humble opinion, Kent surpasses them all.

素晴らしい演奏を聴かせていただき有難う御座いました。

昨日ラジオに出演されていて、西村ケントさんのことを知りました。 すごいテクニックで圧倒されました。 今後も注目していきます。 素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます!

He's so under rated but a unique guitar player of all. He needs to be guest to Grammy Awards.

This guy is basically my therapist, for free

💯 And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how you do it!

I know this tune inside out and backwards. It's one of my all time favorite songs to play on trumpet. Been quite a while since I've heard anyone do complete justice to this song. KENT... you nailed it 👏 👌 🙌 👍 💯

You have the notorious tendency to replace a whole band with all its singer and you didn't sing!!! You are so awesome!!!

すげぇ！通りすがりで発見して観てしまったら引き込まれた。有難う！

Wow.wow.wow😮

I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS GENIUS HAS NOT YET GONE VIRAL HERE! INCREDIBLE ... AND YEP.. WE ARE MUSICIANS TOO! INSPIRING... AWESOME... PURE GENIUS!!! ROCK ON MR. NISHIMURA! ROCK ON ... AND PLEASE KEEP POSTNG KZfaqS LIKE ONLY YOU CAN! ... (I ALSO CHECKED OUT SOME OF YOUR AMAZING FRIENDS... ESPECIALLY YOUR FEMALE FRIEND PLAYING BEATLES... "HERE COMES THE SUN" ... I THINK I MIGHT HAVE TO SELL MY PIANO AFTER THAT! LOL... XXOO

I see Kent has uploaded something, I hit the LIKE button before anything else!

Right, time for a European tour Kent! Would love to see you play Glasgow or Edinburgh

京都のライブで1番印象に残った曲です。ずっとこの動画を心待ちにしていました。あの感動は忘れられません。ありがとうございました。

This is Kent Mode.

心地よい優しい宇宙のファンタジー⭐️素敵です！

Earth wind and fire, very nicely done. Absolutely love your arrangement.

素晴らしい演奏！高度なテクニック。今度、生コンサートへでかけます。楽しみです！

yes, great start for a weekend.

いつもステキな選曲してくれてありがとう！海外の楽曲を僕は全く知らないから西村さんの演奏をきっかけに原曲をよく聴きに行ってます。

That is making the impossible possible. Wow!

Doing this while simultaneously listening to the next song he is gonna arrange takes it to another level.

とても素晴らしい演奏を堪能させていただきました。これからも沢山の演奏を楽しみにしてます。

That right hand of yours Kent is several instruments in one, inspirational playing

Unlike other KZfaq musicians he always stays true to the original. I've no doubt he would be an amazing bass player and drummer as well as being the Greatest Guitarist of all time..... Yeah I said it...

Kent, this is one of my favorite songs. That was just beautiful.

keeping the groove..... awesome 👍

Now we need more Earth,Wind, and Fire covers!! That was fantastic!!!

As a guitarist ( not very good I might add ) & a big fan of Earth Wind & Fire I have to say this is extremely impressive. You sir are a genius. Bravo.🇬🇧👍👍

Watching a new Kent video that pops up on my KZfaq stream takes priority over everything else. Every single one is a masterpiece. What amazing talent!

WOWW!!! Amazing!!! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

Some beautifully rich chords in this. Your arrangement brings out all of the flavours so well. Congratulations and thank you.

Commenting for the algorithm. Kent is a guitar god.

My favorite song to listen to when I'm low energy... cranked to 10. 🥰👍👏👏👏👏

Wonderful Arrangement 👍

Where are you Kent? We need you!

ESPECTACULAR!!! ♥ 👏 👏 👏

素晴らしい　フィリップベイリーのヴォーカルラインをギター演奏で再現できていることが奇跡だと感じました、高い音が少しフラットしてるように聞こえました

Gifted and we are blessed to hear him play - Ill pay top dollar to see him live🥰

I’d say that this was impossible - but here I am watching it (and the other vids). Staggering - simply staggering. Can’t begin to imagine the hours of practice required. You deserve every success 👌🏻

Been playing guitar for 37years,& I'm always humbled after watching these videos, but I love them, & learn a ton!👍👍👍👍

最高〜✨🎉😆🙌🏻💓 イントロだけでもずーっと聴いていたい✨ アルさん嬉しいだろうな〜♪ いつかまた同じステージに立つことでしょう✨😆

Whaaaaaaaaa???? We finally have proof that aliens exist. Unbelievable talent.

The unbelievable talent omg!! And this song has so much in it. To be able to capture a good portion of the sound with a guitar is mind blowing!

I AM SO HAPPY I STUMBLED ONTO THIS VIDEO! AMAZING JOB! That verse lick is so funky!

Incredible. I really hope someone in Earth Wind & Fire saw this.

He elevated fingerstyle to the next level, better yet he knows his limit and doesn't ruin his work like TE does occasionally, when he just sings needlessly in the middle of a great performance.

OMG he just keeps getting better and better.

Just beautiful and flawless!

This guy is about THE BEST guitar player I have ever heard ! And I’ve been around 58 years! Totally phenomenal !! 😊