My friend... I’ve been playin a guitar for 52 years.... 30 of those professional... and this is the prettiest thing I’ve ever heard... keep doin what you do.... I’ll buy your music anytime....
I can't stop watching this. Absolutely masterful. I did a cover of this song a couple years ago, with exactly the same goal of maintaining a high fidelity to the original recording, but didn't even come close to executing as well as this. If I may just point out: * Having the balls to tune down to Bb. Awesome. * 0:13 - the harmonics on the Ebadd9 chord. Perfect. Is that an overdub?! * 0:16 - The attack on the Bb chord is exactly like the original. What incredible detail. * 0:48 - He gets the drum fill while playing the melody. What. * 0:49- Somehow you get the backstroke on the IV chord, just like the original, but get the melody, too. Unreal. * 1:31 - The keyboard fill! * 1:39 - The subtle change in the bass line in the second verse. Incredible. * 2:37 - The walking bass line in the solo section * 3:48 - The subtle change in the melody during the falsetto section. So well done. * 4:45 - Final chord is dead on. Seriously one of the best guitar arrangements I've seen yet.
I think it's awesome to see a musician building another young man up rather than saying something to make themselves feel better about being a bit envious perhaps. Thank you for the comment!
I only recently came across your channel (couple of days ago) and have watched a few of your videos so far. Purple Rain is my favourite song of all times followed by Comfortably Numb (PF). I watched Prince perform live in Sydney, Australia in May 2012 and Purple Rain was played for over 20 minutes. That performance still rings in my head. I feel Prince left his fans too early. I don’t have words to describe just how beautifully you play the songs. You keep the spirit of such musicians alive whilst also adding your own unique style. For this song, if RUclips gave the option, I would give a thumbs up for every second of you playing the song. That’s 298 👍 just from me. I look forward to more videos from you.
All of Kent's covers are absolutely brilliant, but this is probably my favorite. I love how he's able to capture the essence of every song just perfectly, and how he doesn't let his virtuosity (and let's be clear - he's *incredibly* skilled) overshadow the music, as so many other YT guitarists tend to do. Kent is an artist - *a musician* - and I really appreciate him for it. Keep it up, man.
Mad props!! As a Prince fan I have attended 48 concerts and even though I know people cover him as a show of love and appreciation of his music I really can’t stand 99.9% of them. This however I have to give much love to because you stayed true to the Essence and soul of the song without trying to add a bunch of nonsense in attempt to show your skills and upstage The original. Your skills truly showed through by leaps and bounds and I enjoyed every second of it. I’m sure Prince would have said well done as do I.
I have honestly never seen a better guitar performance in my life ... PERIOD. Timing is perfect and still so young ... keep doing what you are doing young man ... the whole world will soon know your name ... I will bet my last dollar on that. AWESOME my friend and thank you for this beautiful and soulful delivery of such a Legend as Prince/Symbol ...
There are many good finger style guitarist, Sungha, Alex Misko, and etc...but this kid, this kid is not just a guitarist who has impressive skills, this kid is a musician, his arrangement and his execution are just right, I can listen to him all day, which never happened to the other finger style guitarist.
What a full, rich a clean sound! Just beautiful! I myself have been playing and teaching pro for 33 + years and man you BLEW ME AWAY! Great chops, tone, touch and lots of taste. I too am a fingerstylist and its a style that requires patience and lots of work, but well worth it. Yes YES! Peace.
Purple Rain is one of the most beautiful, soulful, heartbreaking songs. This arrangement manages to capture the emotion superbly. Well played. The video deserves far more views.
And now l am 82 and still have getars in my soul ( can't play them tho ) you can or you can't. But they have been there since way back and you just can't get them out of your life and soal Reg from South Africa 🇿🇦
Prince is looking down from his purple cloud up there somewhere and is enjoying and certainly approving this... Absolutely masterful, Kent, please keep on expanding your playlist!
Hi Kent, I've always loved this song since I was a teenager. I'm usually very critical of interpretations and covers of this song. However I have to say you did a wonderful rendition capturing the feel and soul of the song just like what I would think Prince intended. You have great skill and talent, I'm so glad to have discovered your videos. Hope to see you live sometime. よろしくお願いいたします。
Most people are too used to been spoon fed mass produced shit and 3 chord tricks. It's all that seems to exist in music anymore . This kid is shit hot and has a real talent I wish him every success
Can you hear the guitar isn’t in tune or are you tone deaf? It’s that low tuned E string. I can’t give a thumbs down though. The playing is too good. People that play can hear that out of tune junk and it makes it borderline unlistenable. Shame really. Great playing!
Hey Kent, i just got to know about you playing guitar and how you doing at it. To keep it simple, there is something special in the way you play. Like every famous and/or good artist need your own footprint, own style …. To me yours is to give every little note/accord his time in perfect timing with the harmony. VIE 🎉🎉🎉🎉 well done mister
Wow.....just.....wow. I'm completely floored. To borrow the words of another viewer who commented on this video: "absolutely masterful." No better way to describe it.
1st time in my life I’ve ever clicked on an ad. Someone once asked Eric Clapton in an interview what it’s like to be the greatest guitarist in the world. Clapton responded, “ I don’t know. Ask Prince.”
This is freaking amazing. I just learned to play the guitar and I just learned purple rain. I learned it on kindergarten level and I’m watching you, and you are goals❤️🎼
Even though there are more technical guitarist out there than kent, i still preferred listening to him. The way he plays is just more enticing and relax, the dynamics are still there and it just blends well with the entire song without too much exaggeration.
Prince would roll his eyes at award shows when somebody MESSED UP HIS MUSIC but I think he would enjoy this version,seems to be a good job to me,a long time PRN fan
Thank you for making this... I needed this desperately today and you delivered... Thank you Prince for this reminder that there's still love, even with the world is ending...
I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted one time to see you laughing I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you bathing in the purple rain I never wanted to be your weekend lover I only wanted to be some kind of friend Baby, I could never steal you from another It's such a shame our friendship had to end Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you underneath the purple rain Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing It's time we all reach out for something new That means you too You say you want a leader But you can't seem to make up your mind I think you better close it And let me guide you to the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain If you know what I'm singing about up here C'mon, raise your hand Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you, only want to see you In the purple rain
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My friend... I’ve been playin a guitar for 52 years.... 30 of those professional... and this is the prettiest thing I’ve ever heard... keep doin what you do.... I’ll buy your music anytime....
Love your comment!
Nice comment Greg
Greg, Love your comment. It is honest and sincere. God bless you!
I SAID TO MYSELF PRETTY TOO LOL! WOW :)
What a lovely comment🎉
I only wish Prince were alive to hear this arrangement. It’s something else!
Those harmonics at 4:03 & 4:21 broke me. What a Masterpiece!
Somehow it's easy to imagine Prince looking down on this and smiling...
This brings tears to my eyes. Can't say a solo guitar performance has ever done that before. Just beautiful. Technical perfect and heartfelt.
It's an amazing rendition. He's just 17 here. That's an old soul to channel the melancholy. Kent is a Boss.
By far, the greatest guitar performance I've ever seen
Came for one song, stayed for the whole playlist...👏🏾🤜🏾
Ikr lol
I did the same thing!
LOLLLL same here
Me too..😁😁
Same😁😂
I can't stop watching this. Absolutely masterful. I did a cover of this song a couple years ago, with exactly the same goal of maintaining a high fidelity to the original recording, but didn't even come close to executing as well as this. If I may just point out:
* Having the balls to tune down to Bb. Awesome.
* 0:13 - the harmonics on the Ebadd9 chord. Perfect. Is that an overdub?!
* 0:16 - The attack on the Bb chord is exactly like the original. What incredible detail.
* 0:48 - He gets the drum fill while playing the melody. What.
* 0:49- Somehow you get the backstroke on the IV chord, just like the original, but get the melody, too. Unreal.
* 1:31 - The keyboard fill!
* 1:39 - The subtle change in the bass line in the second verse. Incredible.
* 2:37 - The walking bass line in the solo section
* 3:48 - The subtle change in the melody during the falsetto section. So well done.
* 4:45 - Final chord is dead on.
Seriously one of the best guitar arrangements I've seen yet.
Aaron Carlino nice comment!
All is said ! How true!
I think it's awesome to see a musician building another young man up rather than saying something to make themselves feel better about being a bit envious perhaps. Thank you for the comment!
ruclips.net/video/IuEEEwgdAZs/видео.html try listening this. This is magical too.
You’ve spent way too long on RUclips.
😜
Who in the actual hell would give this a thumbsdown ? This is masterful. He plays this guitar as easy as I tie my shoes. Savant.
Its gotta be bots or something
I'd better go and tie my shoe .......
People who hate themselves
I always say Prince was one of the greatest guitarist that ever lived. He would be proud of you for this. I am. Brilliant!!!
Never had goosebumps while tears flowed simultaneously before....
I only recently came across your channel (couple of days ago) and have watched a few of your videos so far. Purple Rain is my favourite song of all times followed by Comfortably Numb (PF). I watched Prince perform live in Sydney, Australia in May 2012 and Purple Rain was played for over 20 minutes. That performance still rings in my head. I feel Prince left his fans too early.
I don’t have words to describe just how beautifully you play the songs. You keep the spirit of such musicians alive whilst also adding your own unique style.
For this song, if RUclips gave the option, I would give a thumbs up for every second of you playing the song. That’s 298 👍 just from me. I look forward to more videos from you.
All of Kent's covers are absolutely brilliant, but this is probably my favorite. I love how he's able to capture the essence of every song just perfectly, and how he doesn't let his virtuosity (and let's be clear - he's *incredibly* skilled) overshadow the music, as so many other YT guitarists tend to do. Kent is an artist - *a musician* - and I really appreciate him for it. Keep it up, man.
I can't describe the emotions felt on this one.
As a drummer, I love to play along to this! It's like having the whole orchestra lined up.
Mad props!! As a Prince fan I have attended 48 concerts and even though I know people cover him as a show of love and appreciation of his music I really can’t stand 99.9% of them. This however I have to give much love to because you stayed true to the Essence and soul of the song without trying to add a bunch of nonsense in attempt to show your skills and upstage The original. Your skills truly showed through by leaps and bounds and I enjoyed every second of it. I’m sure Prince would have said well done as do I.
ruclips.net/video/qG4qjVLc_BY/видео.html
I have honestly never seen a better guitar performance in my life ... PERIOD. Timing is perfect and still so young ... keep doing what you are doing young man ... the whole world will soon know your name ... I will bet my last dollar on that. AWESOME my friend and thank you for this beautiful and soulful delivery of such a Legend as Prince/Symbol ...
Japanese Passion, Culture and People. Just Amazes me. #love from ph.
RUclips is full of talented young guitar players but Kent really is on another level.
There are infinite RUclips guitarists out there, but not like you. This speaks to me on a deeper level. Just pure class mate, very well done.
Dat guitar is so freaking beautiful
ya man, I wonder what brand that is? Does anyone know?
@@mattel06 look at the description
jeffrey yong guitars
*That.
Is it really so hard to type 1 more letter?
Only a master can own one.
Thanks for making an awful morning better for me. Your music shines bright enough to warm the soul.
I'd love to go into a music shop with his talent and start trying out the guitars.
Just guided us into that solo....so softly....hinted it was coming.....heckin beautiful. Holy shit
Give this man an award. Please
Just discovered this guy, been playing for years, can't belive what he's creating. ❤
There are many good finger style guitarist, Sungha, Alex Misko, and etc...but this kid, this kid is not just a guitarist who has impressive skills, this kid is a musician, his arrangement and his execution are just right, I can listen to him all day, which never happened to the other finger style guitarist.
Search Alip ba ta
And u will find out they are nothing to him
Robolabolabor I’ve seen Alip ba ta, he IS good, but in my opinion, not as good as the Sungha, Misko or Kent.
@@Ultimategx1299 alip bata is nowhere close to Kent lmao
Kent is way impressive than Alip bata
@@Ultimategx1299 have your ears checked weirdo. 🤣
What a full, rich a clean sound! Just beautiful! I myself have been playing and teaching pro for 33 + years and man you BLEW ME AWAY! Great chops, tone, touch and lots of taste. I too am a fingerstylist and its a style that requires patience and lots of work, but well worth it. Yes YES! Peace.
Purple Rain is one of the most beautiful, soulful, heartbreaking songs. This arrangement manages to capture the emotion superbly. Well played. The video deserves far more views.
I've watched this SO many times, and I've only just noticed, there's a frikkin mood light INSIDE the soundhole of his guitar!
Somehow captured the whole song with two hands, didn't miss a single note. Beyond impressive.
Your right hand is extraordinary, and this arrangement is out of this world. Man, you're good.
Simply beautiful interpretation. Prince would appreciate this.
This is Amazing
"If you know what I'm singing about up here come on and raise your hand" ✋
Absolutely brilliant talent and performed so well Prince would give his seal of approval, well done!
Touching.
There's no one who can say no to this guy talent... You nailed it brother.
And now l am 82 and still have getars in my soul ( can't play them tho ) you can or you can't.
But they have been there since way back and you just can't get them out of your life and soal
Reg from South Africa 🇿🇦
Prince is looking down from his purple cloud up there somewhere and is enjoying and certainly approving this... Absolutely masterful, Kent, please keep on expanding your playlist!
Prince would love this video.
Music IQ of 1000. Amazing.
Oh, that's nice.
Takes me back to my High School day's. Class of 1985
I was thinking the a similar thing.
OmG!! Thiss is amazing! This can't be just one guitar!!!! No way!!!
Sounds like he changed his strings five minutes before this. So smooth and bright. Polished. Awesome.
Wow, masterful song, masterful interpretation. Brings tears to my eyes with so much beauty.
I have listened 5 times
in a row 4:40!!! you walk in the footsteps of a prince continue you may be able to invent a melody of this level
Hi Kent, I've always loved this song since I was a teenager. I'm usually very critical of interpretations and covers of this song.
However I have to say you did a wonderful rendition capturing the feel and soul of the song just like what I would think Prince intended.
You have great skill and talent, I'm so glad to have discovered your videos.
Hope to see you live sometime.
よろしくお願いいたします。
Flawless perfection! Truly the best guitarist ever, in my humble opinion.
Thumbs down? Are you freaking nuts? This was masterful, loved it. Beautiful.
一個偉大歌手的經典歌曲， 一個劃時代的演繹
OMG's,,, that is so beautiful. I love this song and how prince sang it. He sang from his heart as u my brother play from the heart.
Wow. That was a genuine delight. Well done.
しみました！乾いた胸に信じられないくらいしみた！まるでプリンスが歌ってるみたいだ。
本当に感動しました！素敵な気持ちにしてくれて、ありがとう！
自分もそう思いました。音しかないのに歌っている様に聞こえる表現力
最高です
3:03 best part
It’s embarrassing people actually gave this a thumbs down, this is talent!
phone was probably upside down.. happens.
Most people are too used to been spoon fed mass produced shit and 3 chord tricks. It's all that seems to exist in music anymore . This kid is shit hot and has a real talent I wish him every success
Can you hear the guitar isn’t in tune or are you tone deaf? It’s that low tuned E string. I can’t give a thumbs down though. The playing is too good. People that play can hear that out of tune junk and it makes it borderline unlistenable. Shame really. Great playing!
@@BeefNEggs057 yes it is slightly out but I'm sure that is by choice of tuning . And not out of tune and he couldn't be bothered .
@Midnight Toker there's haters who dislike an amazing rendition like this, and then there's people like you who defend them. not sure which is worse.
Prince would have hired this MAESTRO to join his band! Superb! #guitar
How one guitar sounds like an entire band is amazing ( voice drums base leadguitar
One of a kind
Wow
Genius, bought a few tears to the eyes, another legend gone, feels like yesterday, miss you. :-( R.I.P PRINCE
Your fantastic at playing. Sounds so smooth and powerful playing. Every beat you can hear and the finger moving amazing
It looks as if the inlay is GLOWING!! THAT'S ART WORK BUT THE SONG IS TRUE ART! 👍👍
No words. My jaw is on the floor. Simple brilliant!
One of his very best interpretations and performance, excellent!
Kent was put on this earth for one thing. And at 17, he's already mastered it.
Perfect! Who the heck is putting thumbs down?? They would have to have no understanding of how difficult this would be to play. This is so well done!
The last section of this song is truly the most prettiest piece of music ever written
Slow it down to .75 and it just haunting
Kent you are an amazing musician
Hey Kent, i just got to know about you playing guitar and how you doing at it. To keep it simple, there is something special in the way you play. Like every famous and/or good artist need your own footprint, own style …. To me yours is to give every little note/accord his time in perfect timing with the harmony. VIE 🎉🎉🎉🎉 well done mister
Kid could do concerts for this long play list of good music he has.. Awesome!!!!!
This talent made me cry. What a beautiful thing.
Absolutely amazing. I hit subscribe and notify all, after 20 seconds.
Wow.....just.....wow. I'm completely floored. To borrow the words of another viewer who commented on this video: "absolutely masterful." No better way to describe it.
Your playing is incredible, I am obsessed with that guitar, it's simply beautiful, I bet there isn't another one like it in the world 👍🏆
All most lit the house on fire with this dam lighter. Concert worthy all day long. Had me singing the hook. This was great
It's a beautiful thing to witness greatness like this - the sounds, the sights... you absolutely freaking nailed it. Thank you Kent!
I think kent has just taken over as best fingerstyle guitarist from sungha, incredible performance.
1st time in my life I’ve ever clicked on an ad.
Someone once asked Eric Clapton in an interview what it’s like to be the greatest guitarist in the world. Clapton responded, “ I don’t know. Ask Prince.”
Eric Clapton never said it.
This is freaking amazing. I just learned to play the guitar and I just learned purple rain. I learned it on kindergarten level and I’m watching you, and you are goals❤️🎼
fantastic..I'm speechless !!!
I can get over how beautiful that damn guitar is I don't think I've ever seen one made quite that way beautiful beautiful wood
Just amazing, you have caught every single detail in this video!
イメージぴったり過ぎてすごい。pvが頭に浮かんできました。
彼のvocalが聞こえてくる様な気がしました。
後ろのジャケ絵も渋い！
Love the album in background. He was a true musical genius
Even though there are more technical guitarist out there than kent, i still preferred listening to him. The way he plays is just more enticing and relax, the dynamics are still there and it just blends well with the entire song without too much exaggeration.
I don’t get it, how does this video have dislikes? What he is doing is so complex and insanely difficult! I gotta watch that again, just amazing!
めちゃくちゃ良い音のギター🎸
3:06からが身体震えるくらい堪らない...
Made me think about Prince's Super Bowl halftime performance in the rain. Masterful!
the best purple rain cover ever !!!
ruclips.net/video/qG4qjVLc_BY/видео.html
Check Cory Henry cover with metropole Orchestra👍
海外からのコメントの多さは今後のワールドワイドな活躍を予感させますね。
お若いのに選曲が渋くて、オジサンには感涙ものです。
Superb skills and rendition... Even the vry small detail of every song is not forgotten..
the best guitar version of this song on youtube.
Prince would roll his eyes at award shows when somebody MESSED UP HIS MUSIC but I think he would enjoy this version,seems to be a good job to me,a long time PRN fan
This performance must be seen and heard by millions!!! Outstanding!!!!!
Wow very impressive! That is not a song to toy with and you just knock it out of the park.
Thank you for making this... I needed this desperately today and you delivered... Thank you Prince for this reminder that there's still love, even with the world is ending...
I'd rather hire you than a full band 😄
Well done!
Beautiful...thank you for blessing the world and me....very transcending pure and peaceful!👏😀
What a song what a performer and what a tribute to both. Amazing buddy
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you bathing in the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you underneath the purple rain
Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out for something new
That means you too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you, only want to see you
In the purple rain