Kent's look at 1:10.....he knows he's killing it! Incredible talent.

Oh come ON this is getting ridiculous. I cannot stop smashing the like button for this kid.

I love that grin every time the chorus groove kicks in! Expression just screams, "yeah, that's the stuff right there!"

This dude just makes u nod like life is good ya know? Snap ya fingerz.. tap your foot.. u feel everything he plays..

This guy blows all other guitarists on youtube away. Even the experts.

Let’s put aside the technical brilliance and how he kept the groove going the whole time....this is just great music flowing straight from his veins into that guitar. Impeccably tasteful. Love this to bits!

Taking on Michael McDonald's unusual chording structures, melodic lines and funk-filled time signatures is a feat in and of itself - to do it brilliantly - is astounding. Cheers to you old chap - well done!

Kent should tour I’d buy a ticket to see him play

Yeah! One of my favorites! Salute to all positive comments!

I am stuck in a Nishimura-loop. Keep clicking another vid again and again. So satisfying to listen to his arrangements 😷👏

that neck, that head, that groove...you are absolutely an outstanding guitar player, Kent.

Omg how effortless he makes it appear. He’s a true blessing.

Kent's song choices show he is an old soul. Very tasteful, as befitting a master. He is the best fingerstyle guitarist on the planet right now.

I think Kent enjoyed playing this cover much more than any of his covers, judging by his constant smiling and head bobbing. Once again unbelievable guitar skills!!

great taste in tunes + sick talent = THIS

Not just technically great, but so much feeling and nuance. I hope a Michael McDonald sees this. Brilliant!

I've seen many fake geniuses. Then I saw you playing guitar and I realized that geniuses don't come out of a lamp. They're gifted and they work hard. Good job Kent. I'm a big fan of the genius you are!

Even Kent himself is smiling. Another great arrangement!

I've wasted most of my day at work binge watching this guy. I'll probably do the same tomorrow. Sensational.

How great to see someone who not just has fantastic technical ability but has "soul"

This is one very confident youngster, look at his posture, he is exuding with confidence....after all his diligence of practicing has paid off handsomely, at 17 plus years he is far beyond his superiors in fingerstyle guitar performance all round, he is indeed masterful.

The little grins at certain flourishes make me happy to see Kent enjoying the music he makes. Even more than the amazing talent and obvious practice to turn that talent into skill, that enjoyment of the end result is what makes it great. As they say, it takes soul.

kent is enjoying his chops, making this seems effortless and still has the soul in it. look at his smile as he plays this tune.

I keep forgettn' my blues whetever I her' Kent play.

You did it again!!!! EXCELLENT!~

His smile is a sign of his mastery - excellent musician 🙏

Someone who doesn't know about Kent, just listening to this, wouldn't believe this is being played by a single kid

This is incredible. You took a musically complex original and made it into a beautiful arrangement like this. Super impressed!

That's it, I'm doing it. I'm learning how to play Kent's arrangements. I had a pretty good chance of going pro classical at one point, but I stopped playing during a major depression, and I feel like a part of my soul has been missing ever since. I've been listening to this channel on repeat for the last couple of months, Kent's playing has stoked the fire in me again. I've been watching like a hawk. I could cry. What a blessing his playing is. You'll see my covers of his work on here within a year. Mark my words.

This is my favorite of your songs. 🇨🇦👍🇨🇦👍😁

Oh you're having WAY TOO MUCH FUN!! Loved it as always. I see you smirking and raising your eye-brows. To quote Steve Martin, "Hey, this guy is good!"

You can really tell you're enjoying this this one. Especially when you hit the chorus. There's an undeniable grin that seems to increase with every chorus. Love listening and watching your undeniable talent.

I've seen a number of his videos, but did you notice that this one brought uncharacteristic smiles to his face. Clearly this song is a favorite.

the funk is strong with this one

The grin he cracks at 1:10 just shows how much he's into the groove of this song! Can't help but smile myself seeing how the musician enjoys playing the tune, as much as me listening to it! :)

I'm older than this boy and I've never heard this song until now. He's an old soul and now because of him I'm discovering classics. Thank you, Kent!

how do you smile while playing this difficult piece of brilliant arrangement?

The pure satisfaction on his face throughout is what this music shit is really about man. Big ups Kent, flawless rendition yet again.

Them runs at the start ..I knew I was in for a treat

Knowing how many musicians have issues getting the feel right on this tune on a singular instrument... I have to say, you have done a fantastic job incorporating all of the little bits and pieces of each one, and getting the feel right! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Awesome!

Words absolutely cannot express how impressed I am with this. I mean, dayum. INCREDIBLE. Love love love LOVE this!!

Hahaaaa...get down with your funky self Kent. I could tell you were enjoying this one...right on. I love it too.

Damage!! 🎉 too good 👍🏼

…others struggle to do half as much, and Kent is simply having a good time.

Oh yeah Kent showing some swag on this one!

It's not fair that I'm not able to play the guitar as insanely awesome as this human being

まずはスタートのカメラアングルがカッコいい✨ そして相変わらずリズムとベースラインがめちゃくちゃいい〜💓 何より楽しそうに弾いてるケント君の表情がいい！！😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

that walk down in the beginning was so tasty. it had a kind of Chet Atkins attitude. very cool, very very good

Thank you Kent.

I would pay good money to go listen Kent live,one chair on the stage for him with a large audience,perfect....

Dude!!! Your skills are out of this world ❤️❤️❤️

Great, thanks. That head bopping now exudes confidence, really great to see

He is so relaxed and enjoying the song that made us think this is easy to play. 😃

FLAWLESS!! Just how this song should be played on an acoustic guitar! Kent is truly amazing!

dude absolutely breath taking....Godbless

Wonderful. I wonder if they will ever write songs like they did in the 70s, 80s and 90s again.

The awesome young Kent Nishimura is in the groove-keep smiling...awesome talent

Kent pulls another one out of the hat. Best solo acoustic guitar player out there right now.

Such swagger when he plays!!

When i saw this guy's video last time, i said he was sungha jung of japan, but more i see it, this guy is just class of his own. I personally dig his style more than sungha as i feel like his smooth jazz/funk aspect of cover is stronger. Its a mystery to me how bass/melody/rhythm ensemble here is more flawless than most people using loopstation for multilayer production.

I don’t even know how many times I’ve clicked this song up. I don’t even like Mike McDonald.... bruh. You rule Kent.

As usual with all Kent's renditions, Absolutely mind blown how accurately he can play such sublime songs and arrangements

Oh wow, even Kent seemed to really enjoy this one. Dude is so fantastic, even he’s a fan.

I love this so so so much. I have probably watched/listened 50 times. Wish I could pick with my right hand like you. I need the nails.

You are a rare gift to the world of music ❤❤❤

your one of the few "fingerstyle" players that keeps the soul in the soul and rmb songs when covering them. Great !

Excellent and we all felt that funk :)

Fantastic

Hal Leonard will be releasing the first tab/music book entitled “Kent Nishimura’s Fingerstyle Solo Guitar Songs” 10/22/21. Thank you God.

I wish Kent will do a cover of "A Horse With No Name".. It would be sooo amazing!! 💕 A huge fan from Philippines 🇵🇭

The lyrics are very sad, but it's just so funky I can't stop groovin' like today is the best day ever

I feel much better after hearing this young man. A good way to keep a good day going strong.

Wow Kent ... great arrangement and performance with head rolls and a dirty smile ... I LOVE IT 😎🙏😍

You know it’s real when you see that lip smirk get going

pure brilliance

I feel like you've gone through my favorite playlist and canonized it via sweet sweet acoustic mastery. Epic.

Pure pleasure 🎸Thank you 🙏🏼 😊

Another masterpiece! Great arrangement! Keep them coming Kent!

Beautiful guitar and wonderful player in total harmony

It's unbelievable how you feel the words in the song just by playing the guitar. You can also see it on your face, clearly. Congratulations! added to playlist. rsrsrsrs😁

I just don't know how he always puts up music I like.

Wow. This is amazing 🔥 Subscribed ❤

You see that neck movement with the beat....Thats soul!. You have to be born with that.

These videos just keep getting better and better! Great song selections too. Unreal, Kent!!!

God damn. The soul and funk in this is outrageous.

@Kent Nishimura Nice to see you playing a Louden, from my home island, Ireland 💛🇮🇪

Kent is really feeling playing this song and it shows

Last guy I heard expressing such joy through his guitar playing was Tuck Andress. Fantastic!

So rhythmical😍 awesome!!!

Wow. My favourite acoustic guitarist on youtube by a country mile. So glad he is on spotify as well (put your spotify link on the description!)

Your song selection is second to none. That guitar is sounding better. You my friend are getting better in so many ways, because even the exceptional like you must grow and finally your enjoyment and confidence is showing. I dont mean to sound trite, you always open my cynical mind. Thank you.

THE JAM OF JAMS and Kent pulls it off with 100% accuracy, THANK YOU!!!

unforgivable that this only has 24k views right now!!

Extremely tasty rendition Mr. Nishimura!

The 00:08 fill is a killer one, cant even comprehend whats going on

This kid needs more subs.... !!!

Kent you're the complete package. Those magic fingers sounded so full. Awesome.

Musical Genius

My GOD! This is my favorite MM song and you just gave it wings. What a sensual rendition of this wonderful song. You are just amazing!

Wow. Simply amazing talent. Still can’t believe you made the guitar do that. Wow!!! Blown away!!