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Kent: "I hope you don't mind that I put down in words: How wonderful life is while you're in the world." -- Elton John So, sooo wonderful, Kent. Thanks.

What makes Kent so special is that his music is easy to listen to because he makes sure that all the essential parts is in his arrangements, whether that is the vocals, guitar lead, rhythm guitar, percussion, keyboard riff, etc. It's a high level of difficulty the way he plays, but he makes it look so simple. Every note is 'massaged" and has the right feel. He does all of that without flash, making his music speak for itself. There are countless of fingerstyle guitarist in the world, but so many do it with flashy embellishments that doesn't necessarily sound good or fits the song. If you listen to the other flashy fingerstyle guitarist and close your eyes, it sounds like a mess. With Kent, if you close your eyes and listen to him, you enjoy the song, feel relaxed, and swear there are 3 guitar players playing. That's what separates Kent from the rest.

How does Kent not have at least 1 million followers?

Kent is the reason KZfaq needs an extra level of like button!

Kent's music sounds so good without unnecessarily flashy embellishments like so many other youtubers do. In my opinion, he shows his mastery by showing restraint and respect to the song by letting as much of the music speak through his guitar as possible. When Kent plays, I can "hear" the voice in the lyrics singing.

That bass intro into the second verse.... man, what touch.

In a world oversaturated with content, there are few things that genuinely bring delight. Master Nishimura's gifts are always one of them. ありがとう

No one drums a guitar like Kent. Such a groove!

Kent is the GOAT of tasteful acoustic vocalless covers. Hands down one of if not the best.

The best guitarist in the world with percussion, bass, lead , rhythm all roll into one!

The whole band - in one guitar. Extraordinary!

I'm not sure how many musicians it took to perform this song, but for one man with a single guitar to bring every element of the song to life in my head is mind boggling. I can hear the drums, the bass, the vocals, the keyboards but all I see is a guitar.

Beautifully making ‘Your song’ your song .

Dear Kent, I have to honest with you. Your arrangements are incredible.

I hear the voice getting strummed louder than the rhythm. Awesome.

Kent never disappoints, I'm always waiting for his new covers to come out, im one of his biggest fan. He seemed to have mastered his instrument. Proud of you Kent, your covers always bring me joy

Sound of multiple guitars playing simultaneously 👍

The planet is a better place …..with you in this world. Gracias gracias gracias❤

I knew it would be good... but that good?!! My eyes are all watery.

It's this guy and Mike Dawes when it comes to fingerstyle guitar. Beautiful rendition Kent.

The touch and control required to play those staccato notes in the melody is absolutely insane.

Merry Christmas Kent & his followers. May you all be safe , well, and happy.

エルトンが歌ってるように聴こえてきました。素敵です

Oh wow yes...yes yes yes!!!!!

I can hear Elton singing the words. It takes a true musician to make magic like this

you have me crying on my bagel this morning, thinking of my sister who we lost last year❤

My gosh, when the bass and rhythm come in at 1:50 is chef's kiss bud

Bass line at 1:50 is so perfect... thanks a lot for this travel in past, so much. it brings back so many memories

Imagine trying to learn this guitar lesson. It would melt my brain after 5 minutes. Unbelievably talented guy well done.

Muchas gracias, tío.

Your previous covers were/are all great , so I don't say this lightly, but the textures, dynamics, groove, sophistication, and simplicity are ALL just getting better! Keep doin what you're doin!!

Reginald would be overwhelmed with ❤ , as we ALL are ... never stop

What a gifted man. ❤

This lad is just out here casually making amazing guitar arrangements

I have to say that in french because my words in english aren't enough... Magnifique! Merci Kent!

Your arrangement of Africa blew my mind when I found it. Spend the time you need as your arrangements never miss!

How you only have 317k and not a million+ subscribers is purely criminal, however, its shows that us 317k are the lucky ones to behold such a gift. Thank you Kent.

You're on top of my KZfaq playlist. I'm just getting started into fingerstyle .If I could be just as quarter good as you I'll be happy😊.

Theres the beautiful sound this guy creates in his craft and the feel..To enjoy and appreciate..Then theres visually just seeing him at work/play.. the effortless flow with both hands. aurally and visually sublime.. For me one of the worlds most amazing performers A gift🙏

Astonishing musicality. Soooo in the pocket and smooth easy listening. It actually just occurred that Kent might be the only KZfaqr that had 300k+ subscribers without ever saying a word? But no need since his fingers do all the talking. Thanks Kent.

this is bewilderingly good.

Tune in to watch Kent Nishimura give an amazing performance, and also get a reminder of just how brilliant a music writer Elton John is. Also mad respect for Bernie Taupin who is an amazing lyricist!

Best guitarist of the universe. Each time a bit more. Speechless.

Nobody does it better than Kent. Pure genius!

Just when you think it can't get any better, he drops that beat in the middle of it...

Bravissimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful. I just wonder, he's like a teenager yet he seems to like songs from decades ago. But, well done very nice 😊

Oh man, just man oh man.

Thank you, Kent. Well done. Your version of "your song" and "fly me to the moon" are so impressive and enjoyable to me. Thank you for sharing your gift.

Chills, big chills❤

Beautiful

Kent, your guitar cover is true to the original song and has no unnecessary decorations. There are a lot of guitar You Tubers but your performance and arrangement are always the best!👍👍👍

What a beautiful performance. Bliss.

Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes.

I've just resigned myself to the fact that I will never be as good at something as Kent is at playing guitar.

This is amazing. I've never seen a fingerstyle version capture all of the nuances like this. Someone pleasae tell me there are tabs for this version somewhere. I'd like to pretend I can play this at some point.

Return of the King!

グッドボタン10000個くらい押したいです。 The Beach Boysに続いて、またソロギターのレパートリーが被りました。そしてケント君のアレンジと演奏に圧倒されてレパートリーを一つ失いましたww 演奏というよりは曲芸？みたいな物凄いテクニックを披露されるギタリストがここには沢山いらして、それはそれで楽しませて頂いていますが、ケント君は音楽を弾くためにギターを弾いていて、その音楽性に更に磨きがかかってきたように感じています。 次は何をどんな風に弾かれるか、楽しみにしています。

Brilliant and beautiful... 💛

Kent, I think you just made this YOUR Song.

I absolutely love this - my favourite Fingerstyle guitarist by a mile! Come to the UK some day!! Also tabs are more than welcomed for this👀❤

A true talent. You really grab the spirit of the songs. Thank you

sounds from another universe🔥🎧

I played this for my newborn son in the hospital 3 weeks ago. It brought a tear to my eye then and again while listening to this cover. Great work Kent

宮内家で素晴らしいライブに参加させていただき、感謝してます。今も日々応援する毎日です😄

It's perfect for the cold weather 🤗🤗

Happy playing. This was a masterclass. Keep up the great work

Your playing is absoloutly incredible. There are so many amazing guitar player out there, but your playing is outstanding. Never heard someone playing so perfectly before. Even Tommy Emmanuel could learn from your phrasing and percussion.

Spectacular as always, Kent. You deserve to have 10 million followers by now.

Magic!

beautiful Song. Happy new year.KENT..

Fantastic, one of my favourite Elton songs and for sure the best cover I've ever heard.

Great tone, splendid arrangement, dynamics and crescendos are spot on, the arrangement is simply beautiful and does total justice to the original. The execution is so magical it brings goosebumps. There is not one note less nor more than necessary. The fact that Kent, the arranger, is also a guitar virtuoso is evident, but never showed off in your face. Kent is never over the top. His abilities are at the service of his arrangements, which is what all great musicians do. In a just world, Kent would have 20 million subscribers, not some stupid influencers. Thank you for those gifts you leave us on KZfaq.

I’ve never heard anyone else play the guitar so beautifully. You are off-the-scale talented. ❤

🫵🏼 Kick ass. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

Another great masterpiece.

I wish I had the talent you have in your left pinky. AMAZING as always!! Thank you for blessing us by sharing your gift with Kent.

初めてコメントします。 2ヶ月前にKZfaqのオススメに表示されていて、初めてケント君を知りました。 この若さでとてつもないスキル、純粋な精神を持ったギタリストがいることに驚いたと同時に感銘を受けました。 来年どこかでケント君のLIVEに行きます‼️楽しみです😊 いつも素敵な選曲と崇高なアレンジありがとうございます✨✨✨ Merry Xmas🎉

Absolute chills down my spine - beautiful playing, and congrats on your signature guitar

Excellent. Your fingers put me in a trance 👍👍

Every tone a story

Kent another masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. This arrangement is heavenly. ❤

It's gotten to the point where I get goosebumps when I see that you have uploaded a new video

fucking incredible. the similarity to the song is absolutely perfect. every arrangement this man puts out is a masterpiece

Sensational!

Oh man .... beautiful. I swear your playing is some of the most most articulate, lyrical and sensitive playing I've ever heard and no one else can fill out a piece like you do.... it's just incredible and such a joy to hear and you're so consistent.

I'm not really a fan of cover versions unless they're exceptionally good. I love Elton's voice and expression in this song, a classic that only sounds right when Elton sings it as it feels and sounds unique to him. As I'm learning to play guitar I thought I'd give this instrumental version by Kent at least a hearing. My goodness I was blown away by the expression that Kent managed to extract from those strings. I was carried along as if on a magic carpet, despite there being no vocals, the voicings are all there, a truly captivating arrangement, beautiful and measured in its execution, bravo! 👍❤🙏

My wife loves Elton and had a tear in her eyes with your rendition of this song. Very impressed for someone who is so young and can put so much sole into a song. Stay safe young man.

This should be listened to on stereo speakers so you can appreciate what he does on the bottom sound.

Let me guess. The bass player, percussionist, and keyboard player were hiding behind the curtains. Am I right? Ken, you're simply incredible.

Lovely song played beautifully. There’s no end to your talent. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

どうも有難うございます。けんちゃんが自分らしくギターと共に歩む人生を見ることが出来てるって私とっても幸せです。けんちゃんの幸せをいつも少しもらって人生が明るくなります。

Can't stop listening to this, a masterpiece played by a true master of his art

Nothing left to say.. just perfection - Happy New Year Kent.

Marvelous

What a birthday present Ken! Thanks ❤🎉

This encouraged my wife and I to have a child so that we all may one day go to Olan Mills, and watch.

Simply Beautiful - nothing else to add.

テクニックとか全然分からないけど、ただ涙が止まらない