How is it that no matter how high my expectations are of this guy’s ear and interpretation, he just blows those expectations away? Fantastic work, Kent - thank you, and have yourself a very Merry Christmas…
Around for few years on YT. It’s time he gets the higher recognition he deserves. Would love to hear his own writing on an album. Amazing cover renditions BUT can only imagine what authentic innovations he has stored in his head! Seriously, he deserves more than he is recognized for.
Ok ok ok.... before you start hating. Just a thought. I'd love to hear this kid bust off some rock. Of course he is completely capable. Just, I'd like to see it. Peace, n harmony Kent sir.
Technical brilliance aside, Kent has 2 important qualities which are high class: his musical taste and rhythmic feel. Thanks Kent for your smooth, beautiful rendition of this Christmas classic - don’t think I’ll ever get tired of it. Merry Christmas!
To me, this is musicianship at its pinnacle. Makes me glad to be alive. The virtuosity and feel in Kent's playing has reinvigorated my love of music, especially when compared to what qualifies as 'music' nowadays. Thank you, Kent.
What a beautiful thing in the last days of 2022 watching this hope the best for all you at this end of 2022 and many things happen in the 365 days we've passed, good and bad thing come over,hope the 2023 will bring a full of joy and happiness for all of us and god bless us
Insane Talent, Composition is Incredible 10000%. You are Awesome Kent. The best arrangement of this song I’ve ever heard. Playing guitar for 60 years!!!
I'm not usually a fan of most Christmas music. But I am a fan of Kent, so I gave this a listen...and it completely changed my attitude about Christmas music! I would listen to a whole album of Christmas songs done in this style. In particular, the subtle use of minor notes to throw off the usual sound of most holiday music sets this rendition apart from what I'm used to. Well done!!!
Tuck & Patty, I saw a concert of them years ago in Milan, and I still remember the magic of a warm voice melted in a simply beautiful sound of a guitar, so impressed and so amazed
Very clean and controlled sound. Nothing fancy but his playing is just perfect for the cozy fireplace on a X-Mas day. By the way, the guitar he's playing is an absolute beauty. I love to own one.
Because of Kent, I'm actually going to take lessons to learn how to play a guitar like this. I do have a background in piano playing, but I don't expect to ever become as good as him. I only hope to at least to be able to play at a fraction of his talent.
Beautiful, expensive guitars (and cars) are often in the hands of the wrong people. This one isn't. Thanks, Kent and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" too.
Through the years, we all will be together…if the fates allow!! Hang a shining star upon the highest bough!! Faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more!! And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas now!!
Te felicito!...muy emotiva la melodía y una gran destreza para ejecutar la guitarra. La guardo en mi canal para volverte a escuchar. Sigue desarrollando ese talento. Has tocado con mucho sentimiento. No me cansaria de escucharte tocar una y otra vez. Mis saludos desde Argentina!
Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light Next year all our troubles, will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay Next year all our troubles, will be miles away Once again, as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Will be near to us once more Someday soon we all will be together If the fates allow Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Right!?!? This man has so much taste and musicality. He knows what to do and not to do to make the tune sing. That, more than musical ability is fundamental and is the highest level of artistry. Happy Holidays, Kent. May the next year be filled with joy and accomplishment for you.
Hello Kent!!!Thank you very much for all these astounding guitar music pieces you've been all sharing with us....your avid guitar fans!!!May you be blessed all the way in your music life here on earth and wishing you happiness always! MERRY 🎄 CHRISTMAS to you and your family!! 😊🎄🎉🎁
What a wonderful surprise! Kent's choice of songs is often unexpected yet this was very appropriate! Thanks Kent for this beautiful Christmas gift! Hope you have a glorious one!
Wow Kent, you continue to sound better than some entire bands! Thanks for the early Christmas gift. Certainly, this will be added to the Christmas morning playlist for sure. Merry Christmas to you and to everyone. Stay safe and God bless!
I was playing his arrangement this morning, then I woke up
Pls tell what is the tunning tnx in advance😘
Ahahahh
How is it that no matter how high my expectations are of this guy’s ear and interpretation, he just blows those expectations away? Fantastic work, Kent - thank you, and have yourself a very Merry Christmas…
This should be played on every TV station Christmas morning.
It's a crime against humanity to make such an amazing video so short.
Dude it’s June and I just got transported to New York’s Rockefeller center Xmas tree lighting
Kent, I still think you're objectively the #1 finger style guitarist on all of RUclips. Thanks for making these.
It's July and I'm getting the feels....
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Kent!
I predict this year Kent will become world famous and deservedly so…anyone else wif me?
BARELY 2 minutes! This is so beautiful, it deserves a 4 minute-version...
Around for few years on YT. It’s time he gets the higher recognition he deserves. Would love to hear his own writing on an album. Amazing cover renditions BUT can only imagine what authentic innovations he has stored in his head! Seriously, he deserves more than he is recognized for.
Thanks Kent ! You just shone some light on the life of this senior citizen !🥗🌺🌲🌲
I am recovering from surgery and this is just what I needed Kent thank you
One of the more re-listenable Christmas songs, impeccable arrangement and performance from Kent no doubt.
This is definitely my favorite sounding guitar of all the ones Kent uses.
So good Kent!!
Joe ,I am one of ur subscriber too.
Can u tell what is the tunning of this .?
Please joe and Kent. Thank you in advance. Love u both 😘😘
Ok ok ok.... before you start hating. Just a thought.
I'd love to hear this kid bust off some rock.
Of course he is completely capable.
Just, I'd like to see it.
Peace, n harmony Kent sir.
Technical brilliance aside, Kent has 2 important qualities which are high class: his musical taste and rhythmic feel. Thanks Kent for your smooth, beautiful rendition of this Christmas classic - don’t think I’ll ever get tired of it. Merry Christmas!
Yes, you're right!!
I just sit back, put my hands behind my head, close my eyes, and all the tension melts away. Thanks, Kent! Merry Christmas!
To me, this is musicianship at its pinnacle. Makes me glad to be alive. The virtuosity and feel in Kent's playing has reinvigorated my love of music, especially when compared to what qualifies as 'music' nowadays. Thank you, Kent.
never been amazed like this. I played guitar since grade 4 and Kent is absolutely one of the prince of finger style guitar...
Listening to this and I just wanted to say Merry Christmas everyone!! while it’s still July!!
Watching this for a 2nd Christmas now ..kent is just sublime 😍
Absolutely beautiful! I was turned on to Kent by my guitar tech and now......10,000 more hours of practice. thank you Kent!
j'etait tout seul cotre ses dix doigts et c'est NISHIMURA qui à gagné.Merci et bravo.
Almost that time of year again to have this playing in the background of getting Christmas dinner ready 😊
I love Kent's music so much I could almost fell the warmth from my guitar buruning in the fireplace.
Been watching through all of Nishimura's videos, but had skipped this one. Figured it wouldn't be that exciting. That'll learn me. Lol. Just amazing!
Kent is one in a billion.
I could listen to this ALL WINTER LONG!
Yeah. I could listen to this anytime too, not only for christmas
I would absolutely buy an album of your Christmas covers. This just makes me feel warm and cozy.
What a beautiful thing in the last days of 2022 watching this hope the best for all you at this end of 2022 and many things happen in the 365 days we've passed, good and bad thing come over,hope the 2023 will bring a full of joy and happiness for all of us and god bless us
Welp. That does it. We need a Kent Christmas album now.
Insane Talent, Composition is Incredible 10000%. You are Awesome Kent. The best arrangement of this song I’ve ever heard. Playing guitar for 60 years!!!
I'm not usually a fan of most Christmas music. But I am a fan of Kent, so I gave this a listen...and it completely changed my attitude about Christmas music! I would listen to a whole album of Christmas songs done in this style. In particular, the subtle use of minor notes to throw off the usual sound of most holiday music sets this rendition apart from what I'm used to. Well done!!!
Try listening to Tuck Andress' Christmas album.
Here's the YTM link: music.ruclips.net/p/OLAK5uy_lbhRSvUmRQtCalT-OFvi_HAJ_T3aRvjmI&feature=share
Tuck & Patty, I saw a concert of them years ago in Milan, and I still remember the magic of a warm voice melted in a simply beautiful sound of a guitar, so impressed and so amazed
@@peterpica302 Thank you!!!
I don't listen to Christmas song either but this is one of my favorite songs. Kenny G did a saxophone version of this song and it's just as amazing.
Very clean and controlled sound.
Nothing fancy but his playing is just perfect for the cozy fireplace on a X-Mas day.
By the way, the guitar he's playing is an absolute beauty. I love to own one.
Because of Kent, I'm actually going to take lessons to learn how to play a guitar like this. I do have a background in piano playing, but I don't expect to ever become as good as him. I only hope to at least to be able to play at a fraction of his talent.
ridiculously accomplished, kent's ability to express his personality is complete his family must be exceptional - and to all a good night!
What a Gift Kent is to all of us! Merry Christmas everyone!
I've never seen a 2 piece soundboard before. What a beautiful instrument, and of course played so nicely!
Beautiful, expensive guitars (and cars) are often in the hands of the wrong people. This one isn't.
Thanks, Kent and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" too.
As a (non-musician) music lover and car guy from an extremely early age, you’re telling me.
Am so looking forward to hearing Kent's arrangement of this great Christmas song. Wishing all a very merry Christmas and best of New Years.
Merry christmas and a new Year without CORONA to you from Hamburg, Germany! Ben
Merry Christmas and happy New Years from the Adirondack mountains!
Merry Christmas from Cincinnati Ohio!
Same here. Anxiously anticipating and yet totally blown away. What a great talent.
Thank you Kent
Thanks to GOD😍..He created you Kent😍
My favourite Christmas song along with White Christmas.
Kent has to be the numero uno fingerstyle guitarist in the world at present.
I know I'm going to love this rendition before even hearing it. Merry Christmas to you, Kent 🙂
True...🔥 Nashville loves you!
My favorite guitar player ... Someday you'll be the world's favorite guitar player
Just - Wow.
I think he is the best in the world at this style of playing.
1. that is a beautiful guitar
2. excellent arrangement, you manage to impress me every single time
Blessings for you in the Next Year!
All class.
You really got all the band in your hands.
what a rich, clean tone redention!
Wala akong masasabi kundi ang galing mo.. God bless you Kent.
Thank you for making it a special year, Kent. I so appreciate you sharing your gifts with the world.
This is tastier than any Christmas dinner anyone's having this year
Thanks for sharing this cozy little slice of heaven with us!
YOU ARE A GIFT FROM HEAVEN. Thank you
Gifted so relaxing
Gosh, what a talent, go my son.
Through the years, we all will be together…if the fates allow!! Hang a shining star upon the highest bough!! Faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more!! And have yourself a Merry Little Christmas now!!
Super clean notes, as always!!
С наступающим Новым Годом всех!!! Пусть он будет лучше - чем все предыдущие! Спасибо Кент!👍🎸🌈🌎🎵
Te felicito!...muy emotiva la melodía y una gran destreza para ejecutar la guitarra. La guardo en mi canal para volverte a escuchar. Sigue desarrollando ese talento. Has tocado con mucho sentimiento. No me cansaria de escucharte tocar una y otra vez. Mis saludos desde Argentina!
I already put the thumbs up Kent. Happy Holiday.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
Next year all our troubles, will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
Next year all our troubles, will be miles away
Once again, as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more
Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Wonderful - メリークリスマス
What the heck, man! Without watching the video, you'd think at least three persons are playing, bass, drums, and guitar.
Perfect for training 👍🙂
Gorgeous
What a crazy way to blow up my mind. WOW!! Beautiful. It's the best rendition I have ever heard so far.
Fabulous!
Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄 dear Kent.
Beautiful. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent with us, and have yourself a merry little Christmas too! ;)
Lordy! That was SO tasty! All the little sparkles, harmonics and well voiced passing chords were perfect. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
it's may, a lot of stress lately....this one soothing me....thank you
Sounds like a warm and cozy Christmas. Merry Christmas!!
Yess, Finally my fave Christmas song, thanks Kent.
Love this!
One of his “easier” pieces that of course I could never even dream of playing…
Merry Christmas Kent and all!
Right!?!? This man has so much taste and musicality. He knows what to do and not to do to make the tune sing. That, more than musical ability is fundamental and is the highest level of artistry. Happy Holidays, Kent. May the next year be filled with joy and accomplishment for you.
That is a great arrangement!!
Kent, Kent, Kent ! Please you have GOT to do a Christmas Special or something streaming on either Christmas Eve or Day!
Christmas begins ..... ❤
I keep learning the guitar in hopes i could jam with u one day Kent Nishimura!
Hello Kent!!!Thank you very much for all these astounding guitar music pieces you've been all sharing with us....your avid guitar fans!!!May you be blessed all the way in your music life here on earth and wishing you happiness always! MERRY 🎄 CHRISTMAS to you and your family!! 😊🎄🎉🎁
Lovely Kent!!!!!
So calm and mesmerizing
Worth waiting for Kent beautiful arrangement as always and well played thank you! Merry Christmas!!
This makes me feel cozy.
Amazing that you play many parts at once. Truly a Master of your Craft. TY for sharing your gift 🎁
This man is amazing could listen to him play all day.
Wow! My favorite Christmas song. Nice one Kent 👍
What a wonderful surprise! Kent's choice of songs is often unexpected yet this was very appropriate! Thanks Kent for this beautiful Christmas gift! Hope you have a glorious one!
Thank you for giving me despair.
I want to hear it kent let me be merry and happy this chistmas
so cool ！
Merry Christmas Kent ❤ and to all the viewers... Stay safe and God bless you all..🙏
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Wow Kent, you continue to sound better than some entire bands! Thanks for the early Christmas gift. Certainly, this will be added to the Christmas morning playlist for sure. Merry Christmas to you and to everyone. Stay safe and God bless!