He is from my country (Pakistan) .. Proud to have this young master...

utterly beautiful and heartfelt those below who are quick to speak you haven't gone deep enough into your own hearts? did you not see his composition descent to the ocean floor which is the most tender incredible pull your heart out of your chest?

The final note of the piano piece he wrote has the randomness and impatience of a 16yr old. So cool...

a very humble musical genius

This is so inspiring, yet also so depressing. This guy is incredible

Iv watched 3 versions of 'The Waves' and for some reason this latest video displays a different composition from the rest, its longer so I'm thinking that possibly on the later ones that he was more constrained to time, or that his simply reconstructed the piece as artists do always want to change their work (an artist is never satisfied, really) however I cant stop listening to this version. The section where he continuously plays out a similar line and then repeats with only a faint difference just adds to the effect of the piece, absolutely superb, got to meet this guy one day, and someone mentioned in the comments that he reminds them of Beethoven, now that's insane right, a chance now to meet a guy who even in the slightest reminds you of Beethoven"now that's a miracle", we have the opportunity to recognise brilliance when its present not when it too late and there dead as soo many have done on Beethoven behalf, and meet them, well im all aboard. Oh and if anyone wants to criticize my view on the piece crack on, just know that i have know idea how to write a review in correct terminology when it comes to piano pieces, no clue what soo ever no, leave off. if you thought it was great and i did then lets leave it at that =)

Consider me astonished! I watched his other videos and Blue Moon Waltz is a standout . . . just as incredible.

I'm not calling this the world's greatest & most innovative guitar playing, but dang, this guy gets impressive projection with hammer-ons & pull-offs on an acoustic.

This is so underrated! Amazing misician!

I feel like I understand his attitude, it's how I feel when I'm playing, searching the soul for something that is almost impossible to express and finding frustration in the permanent regress

(8:01pm EST, September 13th, 2021) I enjoyed the percussive guitar and harmonica a lot, but it wasn't until his long and graceful fingers struck the opening first few notes of the piano that I was finally hooked in, proper. I particularly love the brilliantly stunning original piano composition most of all. "The Waves" captures the complex essence, movement, transformation and transition of water (/waves) so fully, so completely, so perfectly! Quite astonishing indeed. Can't believe young Riaz composed the intricate and beautiful piece at just 16 years of age --- lol, not what most 16 year-old boys (or girls for that matter) are doing with their free time these days, that's for sure! Thank you KZfaq algorithm. Thank you NPR and especially Usman Riaz. Very much looking forward to more wonders from you Usman, for everything you touch seems to turn to diamonds.💎💎💎 Bravo!! Bravo!!

That was a very smooth percussive guitar! I enjoyed every bit of this.

Worth the watch...Thank You NPR !

"i actually don't play guitar"

Instantly I'm a fan! Amazing.

Fun stuff! Impressive percussive guitar technique.

This man is a true prodigy, amazing talent! Hard not to be envious ;) never stop creating please, your talent is inspirational!

I swear, people like this are aliens among us from another universe offering a bright spot in our world.

I am just completely blown away! This is amazing!!

Love your skills man! You're doing an amazing job!

Yes! that was awesome. So innovative. Love that the body percussion was on there too. Spiritual child.

Remarkable talent. love it.

I am extremely IMPRESSED :) Very nice work!

This was absolutely mesmerizing.

Excellent !!!!

He is the pride of Pakistan 😍

what a beautiful guitar he has! i love this guy, watched him on TED.

Very Inspiring !!! and ofcourse he is a genius !!!

Bar-Raising...Absolutely stellar. At points, he appeared to be in fast forward...

Very nice, loved how he played guitar.

The shine of Pakistan!

Amazing artist

it's all stunning, je penser.

that piano piece is beautiful

This guys a genius

the 25 people that disliked this video felt that his talent shamed them because of their inadequacies lol

great work brother, great talent, humble too.

Awesome

He is the genious ... Pride of Pakistan

Excellent stuff Usman...

Super! Plainly SUPER!

10:30 waiting for class to end like

I've seen some heavy stuff on Tiny Desk, but this tops it all! Ten seconds in and I thought my eyes would pop out of my head!

not sure why he's getting hate - personally. i think hes good and motivated me to do percussive guitar. :D

Waw!You are a magician

Awesome!!!!!

very talented human

Oh, what a joy !

oulala an alien thank you Usman

Shame I just heard about him last night! I love his style.

I also can't stop picking up new instruments

I would be like you usman riaz :). Aminnn. Cool bro.. A musical genius

Impressive!

Good man ! to me, I think he is in a stage of exploration and will soon find his sound ! Extremely talented nonetheless.

If you enjoy this percussive guitar, check out Kaki King. She did the percussive arrangements for August Rush, and she is amazing on her own.

August Russh anyone?? or is it just me? Incredibly talented! Respect.

OH MY GOD THIS KID IS AMAZING

The world don't Wanna show the masses how beautiful and talented Pakistani are and pakistan is, from diverse cultures to rich literature to to talented peoples. who have the soul to win a soft corner for Pakistan and rather love for 🇵🇰 . This is the imagery we Pakistan people wanna show but unfortunately in the race of global politics we are only shown to the world as terrorists.

Here after Usman's story ❤️❤️❤️

it's even more impressive if you put the speed on 1.5

first track was killer

Aww he's so cute

I used to play guitar like this until my mother told me to stop because I was giving her a headache.

Classically trained pianist 😉

My man's making an animated film the glass worker I hope his tracks are in them to

Are those fingers insured?!

fuckin quality. well done

HE IS SO CUTE

siempre chorea con lo.mismo. en cada presencia

The Waves ! #MniWiconi #WaterIsLIFE

Thats was ecstasy to me

Anyboady knwos what módel of epiphone is it? Sorry my englesh im from Argentina

anybody have any idea what tuning his guitar is in?

I DON'T ACTUALLY PLAY THE GUITAR hahahaha

crazy

"This is a piece I wrote..." ...wait for the humblebrag... "...when I was 16."

usman raiz from karachi pakistan

Ala Michael Hedges. Nice,

I can do that! Here, hold my beer.

すげー

He should play with Tash Sultana

He plays the guitar like a piano

Did he watch Rob Scallon's videos on KZfaq?

Master teach me.... Please

what is this style called? He said it at 4:44 but I can't hear it good enough

5:27 The Waves

cool intro. sooo when does the song come in?

I hate my life! He's so good and inspirational! Love it!

Do they sell these Pakistani guitars in the USA?

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It doesn't change my perception of how a guitar can sound or be played. Good though.

When he said he doesn't play guitar...

For all you purists that say only amateurs look at their guitar...

I prefer his piano playing.

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i can do that too

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I agree with the "I don't actually play the guitar" because actually he uses it in a very different way. If I use a guitar to play as a drum, i can be the best in the world and sound amazing, but still, i'm not playing the guitar. Anyway, love how he makes sound easy to see something online and learning it.. What an amazing guy.

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the guitarplaying looks and sounds like Kaki King