this boy is the best guitarist in the world in my opinion... Kent Nishimura is able to play the drums along with the bass, the base and the solo... everything very smooth, magical! he reinvented the way of playing with a weird tuning of the strings of his instrument that makes it possible to get a sound that looks like a fairy tale ... totally surreal!

Drop everything! Kent posted!

When Kent is using two guitars, two guitars are ABOSLUTELY necessary.

Kent Nishimura's got the power!

the human brain is basically a "sequential processor" - even when we're multi-tasking, our focus is inherently singular - but this dude possesses the ability to focus on a song's bass channel, the melody chain, and the chorus/support channel; I can imagine that he's "singing", or listening, to the song in his mind as he's playing, but to translate that to playing without thinking about it takes YEARS of experience (and I've got shoes older than this guy)! I'd like to say that he's just uber-experienced at playing the guitar, but he's basically reading the music for each channel AT THE SAME TIME (listen how he plays the "grace notes" in between all the other music channels.... IN PERFECT RHYTHM - hell, Kent is providing the beat of the freakin' drum). Kent, what planet are you from, and can I go there???!!!!

What makes these compositions amazing is the attention to detail with all the subtle inflections in both the vocals and the overall melody.

It's amazing how much he puts together in each performance. He's a masterful interpretor of great music. I hope he tours near me. He should be doing big jazz festivals if he's not already.

Kent so young with an old soul

1:05 Nice handling of the chord changes

The 70's vibe is captured brilliantly by Kent in this classic.

Why hasn't this video blown up? This is masterful. Every nuance is there.

Kent nishimura is the clark kent ok of all guitarist...amazing guy...

Not only is he playing the bass line and melodies, he's playing the drum beat as well.. insane!

Seriously. This is some of the best fingerstyle playing on the planet right now. The arrangement, feel, nuance and execution is incredible. Simply amazing.

歌詞や歌手が目に浮かぶってコメント多いですね　本当にそう思います　 細かいニュアンスまで再現されるテクニックは　Awsome や　Amazing以上だと感じています　ありがとうございます

Credits: Drums: Kent Nishimura Bass: Kent Nishimura Keyboards: Kent Nishimura Base Guitar: Kent Nishimura Solo Guitar: Kent Nishimura

This guy is just amazing. I've been playing guitar for 50 years and probably done a thousand solo guitar gigs and this guy makes me want to throw my guitar away. LOL

Absolute mastery of the instrument. Wow.

まじで綺麗な指遣いだな

Kent has brought the concept of guitar polyphony to another level. He's much more than masterclass.

Apart from everything else, I love the attention to detail. All the nuances, the little rhythmic and harmonic touches - amazing artistry.❤

Whenever this guy plays, my mind points automatically to the like button.

Once again I’m lost for words….

The Doobie Brothers, right at the top of my five favorite bands! Kent’s fingers must travel the length of a football field playing a song like this. Well done, Kent!

Michael McDonald is one of the cleverest and most prolific songwriters to ever have happened in pop music - period. Once again, Kent Nishimura captured all of the nuances and intricacies of this song with astounding accuracy. Kudos to you Kent - keep 'em coming, we need these fleeting moments of happiness!

いつもながらすごい。コメントがほとんど英語なのもすごい。その音楽が世界中に届いてるね。 スコアを販売してほしいけど、同じようには弾けないだろうなあ。

Are you serious? Incredible

I can’t find the words to express my appreciation for the fantastic musicality of this rendition! Kent has managed to give us all three parts in perfect time and balance creating this acoustic masterpiece. There is really only one thing to say…thank you, Kent! 🙏💜🇺🇸

This is my favorite Doobie Brother’s song, i clicked on this immediately

A song written by a once-upon-a-time humble studio musician in the fabled Wrecking Crew, who came to be a musical powerhouse... played by one of our most amazing modern virtuosos. What could be better? Bravo, Kent.

Incredible. It's like your fingers are speaking, I can hear every word in the song. You're truly brilliant

The type of songs you choose was superb and the arrangement was fascinating👏🏻 hands up Kent 🤚🏻

Very impresive

The bass lines in your arrangements are always so on point

Guys, can you even imagine how much time a person spends to develop a whole arrangement from this music to acoustic guitar and training to reach a sublime result like this????? Sure....it takes months.... some don´t even think about it... Kent you got my respect bro, at all!!!!

YOU DID IT!!! I commented and asked you to do this song in another video. Being a guitarist myself, appreciating you’re level of excellence far beyond my own, I knew the chord changes in this beautiful song would fit your unique style. One of my favourite songs brought to life on my favourite instrument by my favourite guitarist… This is perfect. Very beautiful. Thank you Kent. Bravo 👏

Astonishing.

Kent is the next level finger style guitarist... he can capture difficult chord along with percussion, bass and melody line... also don't forget he plays tasty...

Kent, the detail in your arrangements and your level of mastery is astounding. Best wishes and thanks for your brilliant musicianship.

Kent for President! Our lives would be filled with music..🤟

AWESOME FINGERS...

Above my pay level. So wonderful to watch and listen to

This is just perfect…the running bass and groove never misses a beat. Astounding….

That's stunning.

I pray for your health so I could live with your precious performance long long time! Simply you are the best guitarist!

It is incomprehensible how someone can be this talented. Thank you, Kent.

How does this make my chair feel so comfortable

You can’t help but move when you hear this song. You have done this song justice, sir-

Just gets better and better.

Excellent excellent bravo! X

No words to describe how good this is and the dedication and discipline it takes to achieve this level of playing....

kent unfazed while tackling some of humanity's greatest musical achievements and highlighting their essential beauty with dignity and aplomb over here

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHFH WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Smoke’n!! . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🤛

Your Right Hand its incredible, the hell of perfomance, i guess practice makes the master. Thanks

Well this right here proves what a genius he is. It sounds like a full band. There’s nothing between him and his guitar. Just a clear channel Beautiful ❤️🎶

I could hear Michale McDonald's voice in there.. amazing Kent thank you for sharing your talent

Wow, I can't believed this, I thought this is not even possible. He can play the song in solo guitar finger style. Kent is awesome. 👍

Having tried to arrange this song for solo acoustic before...this is outrageous.

First I click like, then skip ad, then I watch and want to click like again

WOW!!!!!!

Mind blown. What did I just witness?

Ken your left hand has evolved into a Jedi master of the fret board !!!

Astonishing! Brilliant! This pushes guitar virtuosity way, way out if sight for us mortals.

Absolutely incredible how you were able to pick out all these notes an play finger picking style. This is not an easy song to play for any one instrument.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 que hermosa interpretación de este clásico, simplemente insuperable 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Apart from enjoying the incredible music 🎶, I take IMMENSE pleasure in reading all the fabulous comments. Feel like a proud parent. 🤩

love it - it's all I need - right there. the punchy bass sounded like a bass guitar and had me double-checking the timbre on my acoustic - that's a nice pickup to get an acoustic to sound like a bass guitar ...

It is absolutely astounding how you hit every nuance, lick, dynamic with such extraordinary dexterity !!!

I don't know where I've been but I'm here now for this, the single smoothest player I've ever seen. YOWZA!

Man, i just discovered your channel and i'm speachless. Greetings from Italy

This Dude, flawlessly grooving like a full band. Just Loved it so much.

This is so freaking good. And I do mean freaking good. It's freaky weird how he captures everything about this song.

If you don’t know the lyrics to this song you should now, I can hear every word! Awesome arrangement man!

I NEVER KNEW THIS WAS POSSIBLE ON GUITAR I WILL BE STUDYING THIS CLOSELY!

fantastic amigo, Mr. Mcdonald I believe would not only approve, but be impressed

When god's playing guitar amazing

ケントくんがいっぱい出てきた！最高✨

This is so ridiculously awesome. Subarashii desu yo!

Guitar, drums & bass all at the same time? Wow!

Beellissimo, wonderfull, magnificent, incredible, very great....

You're the best kent

Unbelievably good. I'm in awe. Monster talent. Remarkable technical ability with wonderful feel, musicality and imagination.

Kent君は毎回自分が好きなアーティストの中でも特にお気に入りの曲だし最高のアレンジで聴かせてくれる！

The dynamics at the chorus (1:20), truly outstanding.

This deserves millions of views. This is so astounding. I loved every single second of this!

Unbelievable. Wow.

I love that the double-tracked pieces appear in their own windows. "Complete transparency 🙂"

so wow

so good.. and that bass sound is amazing!

Wow!!!!

Even the Doobie Brothers couldn't get through that song in one go, the recorded version is 5 takes spliced together, this dude is out here doing every part at once with ease

Every time I watch and listen to Kent, I am amazed. Such talent on so many levels. I will now resume playing G,C, and D chords.

The Master strikes again!! I echo every comment here and would love to see you and JuliaPlaysGroove(s) do a duet.....someday......'til then God bless and keep 'em coming!!!!

I was thinking the other day that it would be cool if Kent did this song, not knowing he already did. Haha. The fact that he split three guitar parts at one point tells you something. Amazing.

EXTREMELY WELL DONE!! Could listen to this all night. Micheal McDonald’s guitar counter part.

かっこいい！♥

Best guitar cover I’ve heard of this tune. Great stuff 🔥🔥

Kent...this is not fair. So much talent without even breaking a sweat.

From a difficulty scale of 1 to 10, this is probably 72.