I look and wonder… I listen and wonder… I listen… I can’t even speak. I am simply fascinated by the Japanese guy who casually, delicately, sometimes energetically, almost runs his fingers over the strings of his guitar. Amazing competitions demand space in my ears, so it’s not by chance, but I forget the sea of tunes.
I can surf the waves of melodies now. Every melodic swirl and melodic foam carries you to where everything is beautiful. AWAKENING! This is the title of the opus played by guitar virtuoso ICHIKA NITO.
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ICHIKA NITO is internationally renowned
ICHIKA NITO is not unknown among the Japanese, but he is also an internationally recognized guitar virtuoso, musician, composer, and producer. The author of countless songs gained his greatest popularity on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
Best guitarist next to MIYAVI
His fanbase, but also several well-known and lesser-known musicians, consider him one of the world’s greatest guitarists. He is also called the best guitarist in Japan. Next to MIYAVI! I’m adding this!
Prince of Strings – BLADE BOY
Who would have guessed what instrument the Prince of Strings played as a child? I’m writing this because IBANEZ doesn’t just use blades on lead guitars and acoustics – What a Blade Man! – , but also vibrates the strings on the harp! Not to mention that he also handles bass guitars in an amazing, professional manner, and even the 14-string dazzles me!
His grandmother taught him to play the piano
By the way, I’m not sure I could have guessed which was the first instrument he touched! His grandmother, a piano teacher, taught him to play the piano at the age of three, and even introduced his grandson to the genre of jazz.
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Bill Evans influence
Bill Evans, the jazz pianist-genius, conductor, composer who died young at 51, was influenced by listening to his father’s CD-s.
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He got to know many genres of music, but a desire grew stronger in him, which led him to the realization that he wanted to be a soloist.
He wanted to conquer the hearts of the listeners with a single instrument
A guitar…
He decided to give up his piano career as he believed that a guitar could attract more people. He wasn’t wrong, he sensed this!
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ICHIKA NITO and heavy metal
ICHIKA NITO was also very immersed in heavy metal, so Iron Maiden’s second album, Killers, completely captivated him. He can play all their songs. Of course, others influenced him with elemental power, such as Van Halen and David Lee Roth.
Virus research or music?
He was also interested in virus research, but the power of music prevailed… He achieved such success with the release of “FORN” – it received a greater response than expected – that he gave up his university studies.
Guitar videos – Creative techniques
Eight years ago, he started posting guitar videos on Instagram. He demonstrated creative techniques. With his taps and technical performances using unique melodies, he conquered the music world more and more.
Imagination
It is also capable of moving the imagination. Several of his videos have spread like wildfire both in Japan and internationally.
Debut – EP 1 “forn”
His debut can be made in January 2017, when the 1st EP “forn” was released from TaWaRa’s ViViX label.
IBANEZ contract
IBANEZ offered him a contract in May 2017, which he signed.
“Casket”
In June, he released the EP “Casket” as one of the guitarists under the name Among the Sleep.
MYTH & ROID stage
His first live performance was in July 2017 as the opening act for DADARAY’s Osaka BIGCAT show. In September, he performed as a supporting guitarist on the MYTH & ROID stage at the 2017 CHARA EXPO in Singapore.
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Effects
Ichika Nito, “Japan’s best guitarist”, was also influenced by Tosin Abasi, Russell Malone and Marc Okubo.
“Dios” and “Ichikoro”
He has two active musical formations. R&B influenced group “Dios” with singer Tanaka and producer/singer Sasanomaly, and a Jazz-Fusion group “Ichikoro”.
“Among The Sleep”
Interestingly, he previously had a short-lived Progressive Metal project called “Among The Sleep”, in which he played guitar and bass.
Two Spotify artist profiles
In addition to his other projects, he has two Spotify artist profiles: Ichika and Nito.
“Until The End”
His most significant album to date is titled “Until The End”.
Enon Kawatani
In March 2018, he was approached by Enon Kawatani to form the instrumental band ichikoro.
“Ichiroove” digital single
The digital single “Ichiroove” was released not later.
“Total Guitar”
In July 2020, he was ranked 8th in the British guitar magazine “Total Guitar’s” “Top 100 Guitarists Today”.
“CASTLE”
Dios debut album “CASTLE in June 2022”.
“More than life ft. Glaive” – MKG
ICHIKA NITO participated in the production, composition and arrangement of the song “More than Life ft. Glaive” on Machine Gun Kelly’s album “Mainstream Sellout (Life in Pink deluxe edition)” released in the same month. This project also featured Travis Barker and others.
Let’s be quiet…
We should not go past performers and musicians such as ICHIKA NITO. We have to stop in the hustle and bustle of life for a moment… and stay quiet, listen to Him (also)…
Marcsi, the beautician: “…To gather the tiny pieces of the soul together…”
Now I thought:
maybe he would have given more to humanity if he became a world-famous virus researcher?
Or is he also able to give to the world as a guitarist-genius?
It heals
I think he does and does his job well, as he is able to captivate millions with his unconventional, experimental style, who are healed by his music and playing. In this sick world, we need Him as a music therapist, not just virus researchers!
He can touch it
I think that Ichika Nito’s melodic world and unique technique, dressed in a pure white dress in the video, can touch all of us. If you are not a musician, even if you understand music, you might even play an instrument, maybe the guitar, even more so!
Spiritual delicacy – faces of beauty
In his playing, you will hear what you want, what you might be missing. Whoever looks and listens can discover the spiritual delicacy and purity of his being, through which the faces of beauty are revealed and can dazzle everyone. We can forget ourselves in this beautiful world, we can simply bathe in this wonder through the bubbles of melodies!
The transfer of beauty – Felsőfok
The song ÉBREDÉS convinced me that this video clip, the work, is great! The cameraman’s work, the IBANEZ guitar, but also ICHIKA NITO himself and his clothes are simply meant to convey beauty… Top quality…
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Strings of guitar and hearts
The strings of the guitar – through his hands – also touch the strings of human hearts…
Like an angel playing in heaven
Fluttering
The purest canvases of the soul now appeared before me.
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