In this edition of Roadie Spotlight, we\u2019re checking out the Japanese guitar virtuoso ichika [sic] who has taken the Internet by storm with his amazing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ichika hails from Japan where he\u2019s carved out a solid reputation as a master guitarist. His videos suddenly appeared on the Internet a few years back and he has now been endorsed by the likes of Dingwall Guitars<\/a> and Ibanez Guitars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His first EP called \u201cforn\u201d [sic] made it into the top 10 on Apple Music back when it was still called iTunes. It also ranked in the top 3 on Amazon Music and BandCamp. Spotify didn\u2019t get to enjoy his music until recently, but he has managed to replicate his success on that platform as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ichika\u2019s official website describes his style of playing as \u201ccrystalline,\u201d and it\u2019s easy to see why. He creates innovative and complex sounds with his ultra-precise command of the fretboard and his unique strumming techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are quite a few videos of ichika\u2019s playing online, but we\u2019ve picked out his two most well-known songs \u201cillusory sense\u201d [sic] and \u201ca bell is not a bell\u201d [sic] for you to check out here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u201cillusory sense\u201d song creates a very ethereal ambiance that would fit into a fantasy movie. The accompanying music video is equally enchanting, and the story of a young woman washed up on an isolated island matches the mood of ichika\u2019s playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check it out here:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Does ichika Sound Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Watch ichika in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n