Anybody else notice how Rai scoops up to a C at 4:49 on 'song' instead of singing a B like he does every other performance. Well, because he's such a genius, he decided to reharm the chord progression so instead of going from Cmaj9 to Am9 then Em11 he subbed in an F13 for Am9. So, the thing is, the B would've worked fine as the #11 but he goes to the C to avoid the surprise of the tritone of the B against the F bass.
I loved it that he made his own beat right there and looped... Extremely talented something that you would have definitely want to see live in concert.
How has this had only 56000 views? Spectacular! In this world of overrated pleasures And underrated treasures ... I'm in limbo between inspired and demoralized. Berlin Wall is a killer too.
Oh my god.....I first watched this about three weeks ago. Has been background noise to my every breath since. Am in no way sick of it! What an awesomely funkified three weeks I have just had. Whoo! Thanks Sun Rai :D
I thought I recognised this guy! He was the lead singer in Australian band Thirsty Merc. They were pretty big at one point, loved them. Great to see he is doing new things for himself, such a talented guy.
Sofar Sounds Hold up, are you being sarcastic or did you seriously not know about thirsty merc? Sorry but sarcasm just doesn't come across well on the internetz.
Amazing, as always! The spontaneity and innovation is incredible; all that cool sound, live, with one talented individual! Stunning Rai! Thanks for sharing
Too much talent to be understood by the mainstreams. Quite simply astonishing musician.
"If the majority like it then it must be fact"
😂😂😂😂😂 my man you get it
Very 70's vibe - nice
Anybody else notice how Rai scoops up to a C at 4:49 on 'song' instead of singing a B like he does every other performance. Well, because he's such a genius, he decided to reharm the chord progression so instead of going from Cmaj9 to Am9 then Em11 he subbed in an F13 for Am9. So, the thing is, the B would've worked fine as the #11 but he goes to the C to avoid the surprise of the tritone of the B against the F bass.
great ear! yeah, that's pretty awesome.
These bebop licks over the dance groove is so refreshing to hear.
so underrated
this guy is among the best of the best musicians to have ever existed on the face of the Earth
This guy is a secret bass player ❤ those left hand lines are gold
I agree with you. I can't take my eyes off his left hand.
That piano solo 😂😍
My friend, our secret Australian treasure, Rai Thistlewhayte.
I know right... with such talents I can't believe how little atttention he gets.
Australasian?
THAT solo!
Soooooo good!!!
I loved it that he made his own beat right there and looped... Extremely talented something that you would have definitely want to see live in concert.
Smokin'! The version he did for Nord at NAMM 2022 is even better!
How has this had only 56000 views? Spectacular!
In this world of overrated pleasures
And underrated treasures ...
I'm in limbo between inspired and demoralized.
Berlin Wall is a killer too.
Andrew McNaughton I think the universe heard you
Spoken like an underrated treasure, hope you're doing well Andrew 👀
poor guy, has only two arms
+sfinga11 I know, right?
haha
That’s what sequencers are for.
😂😂
lol
This Guy is absolutely amazing! A lot of new talented musicians saw in RUclips but Rai Thistlewayte is Super Phenomenal! GENIUS!
such a musician
We completely agree!! - Jack, Sofar
This guy is so TALENTED.... how could he didn't deserve got a fame???
cant wait to see u in indonesia!
Anyone who doesn't realize how hard it is to do what he is doing doesn't deserve to listen to this.
what a keyb solo!!! ...great live session!
He's really good at being alone
Oh my god.....I first watched this about three weeks ago. Has been background noise to my every breath since. Am in no way sick of it! What an awesomely funkified three weeks I have just had. Whoo! Thanks Sun Rai :D
He's great. We're looking forward to hearing more from him too!
you should check the version he did in the studio. it's SUPER dope. the bassline in it goes hella hard.
Just discovered him, he's like a mixture of Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Robin Thicke, Prince, Steely Dan and Hall&Oates :)
and kenny loggins when he sang "san Francisco street"
it´s so good to have back again Rai, now Sun Rai, in the american continent ...really amazing artist
FRANK MILLER he really is!!
simply awesome. Talent overflow in one video.
Such a talent!
what a musician...
A punch of swing and groove to the middle of your face... so talented
Rai this is amazing!
I love you Rai. So damn good.
Absolute beast in every way.
Is there anything Rai can't do...so much talent
I thought I recognised this guy! He was the lead singer in Australian band Thirsty Merc. They were pretty big at one point, loved them. Great to see he is doing new things for himself, such a talented guy.
That's wicked. We had no idea. Glad to see he's doing well.
Sofar Sounds Hold up, are you being sarcastic or did you seriously not know about thirsty merc?
Sorry but sarcasm just doesn't come across well on the internetz.
No sarcasm, we promise. Just grateful for the info :)
Greatest aussie band ever imo, check em out :)
finaly i've become your fan
Rai is amazing. Can’t wait until you’re back in LA!
you're so underrated,killing it with the piano so fire
Omg cant get enough of this beat!
Love this song! Always sing to it when it comes on at work (American Eagle)!
This is my happy song! Thank you
This deserves more love.
I love raiii
He's phenomenal, just breathtaking, I'm a huge fan for life
Sooooooooo good! 😭❤ That was wicked!!!
A consumate musician indeed.
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Who is this guy? What a genius. Breaks my heart.
sooooooooooooo DOPE!!! i love this joint.
Wow! If you're ever in the UK and need a drummer look me up dude. Great vibes. Funky and raw :-)
Much more than good
Incredible
Platinum hit....just now hearing in 2019....
Other level!
Legend dude glad I discovered you last year!!
GENIUS!
Amazing talent and amazing sound!!!!!!
oh holy RAI
Love this song...forwarding it.
Sofar Sounds is an amazing concept.
Thank you :)
always addicted to every iteration of this song on yt
Thats talent
Sick!
That's a true talent! Great job
It's amazing that this is live
Rai is amazing!
最高すぎる！来日楽しみ
Love this song
Amazing.
2021 😍
Love this. Cant wait to see him ( and the rest of Thirsty Merc) live in aus soon!!
Fiquei sem fôlego!!!!
Incrível cantando e ainda mais tocando!!! Improviso maravilhoso!!!
2018 and still gewd
fresh and talented
i love this
Wonderful!!!Bravo!!!
new sound for my ear's
thx...
Aw such talent
Wow !
Wow the crowd was wild ...
Grandeee !!!
Amazing, as always! The spontaneity and innovation is incredible; all that cool sound, live, with one talented individual! Stunning Rai! Thanks for sharing
Totally musician!!!
artsy, keep it that way
This is great!
i hear mj killing this
We would like to see you in Slovenia:)
WOW
Love it :)
wooooooooooooooooow!!!
UNDERRATED SONG
Freakin' fantastic, bro!
Brilliant groovy dude
wooow** hes THE crazy funk master! liiieb es- jeeeaahh!
oooh!
After he got out from lethal weapon he became a music artist... nice one riggs
new jamiraquaiiii
No. Fortunately he's not.
Rai is the best! :D .. well.. he is my YT pic.. with the band :Thirsty Merc" ! :)
I Love You man you are Great........I Jam with this song a lot..........yes sure..........Hmm.
2019!!!
I love the song about jesus I saw the light
Wish i could see hin live here in spain