Emo and Math Rock Duet

[@Widmouno]

That melody release in 0:41 is like a gust of wind hitting you in the face.

[@bigpp1540]

Finally a word to express how i feel while listening to songs like this

[@adroit57]

god ichika fans have the shittiest analogies

[@tsukuyomin]

You have good taste in music, I see from your pfp.

[@MaBoomstick]

@@adroit57 lmao

[@Widmouno]

​@@tsukuyomin nice to hear it from someone with good taste in anime ^^ love 3gatsu.

[@65fhd4d6h5]

Let's just forget Everything said Everything we did Best friends and better halves

[@acidcrap3240]

This is beautiful

[@audyramadhani7312]

What's the better halves?

[@hellraise22]

@@audyramadhani7312 "Never Meant" by American Football. at 0:41, acoustic bro interludes that song into his strumming.

[@whatshumor1]

@@hellraise22interpolates*

[@AnUnapologeticApologist]

These lyrics remind me of all the talks my dad and I used to have

[@momgo6533]

wait...

[@TheEverglader]

:(

[@rockmatt9406]

bless your dad

[@kodokijo7341]

F

[@umrasangus]

Wholesome with a chance of sadness.

[@kanaefukuda1864]

Imagine them getting hired to do the music of an anime movie.

[@ranuigibson7177]

Hell yeah brother that would be great

[@Kenny_vb]

They would most likely be, and imma probs cry in that movie

[@ekit0Kun]

let me put a sky, clouds, the sun appering out of nowhere... Then a girl talks like there is something important she has to say. And then the guitar starts. There you have the makoto shinkai recipe

[@Pi22aPino]

Imagine them having an anime movie released about them. Two guitarists from two different worlds with their own stories that collide at the end as a climax.

[@jabzkeepit3519]

Would totally fit for a family movie like wolf children.

[@tianbarretosebas8380]

The guy on the acoustic sounds like he wants to play never meant by american football

[@lawsonkillough6630]

I heard it too and was like "here we go again" but it never happened :(

[@alextoli2486]

Its the nature of the tuning honestly

[@mitchdeloria7000]

@@alextoli2486 No he actually played never meant as a reference to american football but mixed it up with some melodies

[@benjaminethomas8473]

Isn't it the same guy?

[@IderisSyafiq]

I heard the sameee

[@mathverfOmega]

Sounds like an OST that would be in a Makoto Shinkai film ... I love it

[@SushiMons]

U just spoke the feeling which I had and couldn't put into words😂

[@leaderoftheitu]

Yea it sounds very RADWIMPS esc I love their sound

[@stellarthings.7]

Omg *yes*

[@boba3475]

Or in something like anohana

[@leaderoftheitu]

@@boba3475 should I watch anohana? I’ve given anime a break for awhile I just need a good one to get back into. Do you have any recommendations?

[@okadz7485]

ichika is the type of person to make you smile every time he uploads

[@jabzkeepit3519]

@@DecapSoda Oh yeah, most amateur guitar players would want to be as good as him or better.

[@IllShivyou]

Levolo your kind of true I’ve been playing guitar for 6 years and I only think I’m 3/4 as good as Ichika but u guys should be motivated pick up a guitar and trust me it’s enjoyable.

[@kohei3289]

Naah, all he does is just blow my mind way into outer space

[@danielrobertmiranda6250]

feels like the music in a makoto shinkai anime movie

[@FabulousKilljoy]

I was legit just smiling

[@chasinggsuns9751]

You have no idea how much I wish this was on spotify, i'd play it on repeat for weeks

[@anggitwisnawansatyaji2365]

PLS MAKE THIS A FULL SONG, SO BEAUTIFUL

[@yndihalda]

Seconded

[@Oliver-gd7uf]

You can listen to Never Meant by American Football, it's kinda similar

[@BdavyW]

Please do!

[@goetz_]

come home by heylog uses this sample and its really good

[@shirokage1721]

This is probably my favourite guitar piece. I keep coming back to listen to this.

[@joshua.recovers]

Same.

[@hallofadventures2320]

same

[@williamdagnall4149]

How do you keep pumping out such high quality content so frequently? It's actually insane

[@kinanschannel6016]

If you write music everyday you get better at doing it

[@joyburn]

@@kinanschannel6016 It's not just the music though. Every video has a crazy idea behind it...

[@otishima4645]

Cause he's a god

[@joyburn]

granted a duet isn't a crazy idea so to speak, but it's still really cool

[@anticlimactica3675]

His songs are getting better and better

[@levi_ken6617]

I’m getting “your name” vibe from this🔥

[@In_Conclusion]

This man is gonna be the first person to play the guitar with his hands blindfolded and his eyes tied behind his back

[@K04A]

imagining this comment scares me

[@cotenero]

No way, there must be TONS of people who might have already di- ... oh. Ah. Okay. Got me in the first half ngl.

[@sleed4639]

whar

[@debraderosa9302]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrRadikalRad]

This sounds like it should be in the movie “Your Name”

[@gab_gallard]

The soundtrack of Your Name was made by a band called RADWIMPS if you wanna check them out. If you like this particular style I also recommend Toe, which is my absolute favorite Japanese band :)

[@MrRadikalRad]

Oh I know about RADWIMPS. I’ve been learning some of their songs on guitar, and I love the way they sound! As for ‘Toe’ I’m gonna have to check them out, thanks.

[@Krutonkreatura]

@@gab_gallard its a bit different but my fav japanese band has to be eve

[@seananay7122]

kimi no na wa

[@gab_gallard]

Got a notification from this out of nothing hehe. Just wanted to add that I listened to another awesome Japanese band in the last couple of weeks called Tricot and I'm recommending them to everybody now.

[@ascendjz4494]

The return of Nemo! Midwest Ichika Japanese Football Pls pls make more songs like this!!!

[@68gmax71]

AscendJZ Japanese football lol

[@not_donovan]

JAPANESE FOOTBALL YES

[@matheusapolinario6705]

ichi kanito

[@iscariota9313]

@「3Surs」 Japane se foot ball

[@ascendjz4494]

@mufodao Chinese Football is super good too

[@paoloserafica]

I’m so grateful for the existence of this video. My situation isn’t as grim as losing a loved one, but I still was in a really dark place. This video reminded me of how much music really can be medicine and even rejuvenated me.

[@chilvistempler8369]

"Emo and mathrock" The perfect blend

[@madmanadam1]

i mean they're almost synonymous with each other already to be fiar.

[@ghastlyshimmer]

Midwest Emo. Such a good vibes sub genre.

[@michaelwalker1013]

You’d like the band free throw from Nashville

[@andrewellis712]

TMP, Free throw, TTNG

[@Maodjrodnd]

Onodera Punpun no

[@54Ryukaze]

that’s some kimi no nawa vibes right there, no i’m not crying

[@somesaykosm8081]

Your profile pic is perfect, sir.

[@so1044]

I was half-expecting you to start playing never meant

[@the_trash_mane5875]

Well its the Never Meant tuning

[@levig-man4103]

The vibes are there

[@henloitsdiego]

@@willjones4992 this, it's definitely never meant, just the second part !

[@alexbaribeault]

That's because he's half-playing it lol

[@nederlandsefrhd]

If they had, it would be the best rendition I'd ever heard in my life

[@shilohisbored6591]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard...

[@redheart6995]

Your tone is pretty unique and fit to your personality! Congratulations you are so talented and I can recognize your guitar voice instantly now! There this almost Candid and innocent quality to your tone, it's beautiful and original! Thanks for the time and tunings ideas!

[@piichivy]

i hope this gets on spotify,,,, this is just so immaculately calming it makes me think of a sunny field of grain in the wind

[@Stryxxxx]

“How many sounds do you want out of your guitar?” Them: Yes

[@ブーバキキ]

どういう意味ですか？

[@theblan1k0ne]

Lel

[@alejandromurillo8979]

Dude your name makes no sense.

[@teahousesounds-meditationm6509]

Its called playing music

[@teahousesounds-meditationm6509]

:)

[@totoro_0__0_3]

This is one of the most beautiful guitar melodies I've Heard in a while ...

[@calebarias3012]

When u have a good day and all you hear is this music

[@voqz6667]

Oh thats a pretty precise explanation for that video

[@1llwynog]

At the end of any day, makes you look forward to the next sunrise & pick up were you left off. Too easy to attribute a "bad day" any time we're being hard on ourselfs,. Running & expecting to solve everything of a single day. Learn that song, working out life, squeezing everything into a working day. Plays anything from this brilliant soul, slow down, start making & continue consistent steps to becoming "GodLike" Look forward to all your uploads thanks ichika!🙂

[@joelcruz1996]

Americ When your friend Eric introduces himself with others

[@Fanchus]

Oh come on lol

[@fran-uq4vw]

at this point you can even and a onestring to ichika and it would sound *amazing*

[@kelbydurnin165]

It's all fundamentals honestly. That's not to say that I can though LOL, I totally agree

[@kennethpelphrey1538]

Chick in the corn

[@Goenze]

you could with both of them

[@bouncyspring6274]

@@kennethpelphrey1538 brushy one string lmao

[@EarkEmo]

Hi, I'm from the future. He already done it.

[@barbells_and_guitars]

Incredibly beautiful. Make a full length song of this.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"Hey, how much melody do you want in a song?" Ichika: Yes.

[@jabez-50]

lol

[@victorbitencourt9481]

i am pretty sure guys like you have an extensive list with meme templates to try to fit in your comments on each video... xD

[@timbojalapo4254]

you are actually everywhere and not just on music content i dont understand

[@drekkerscythe4723]

I see you everywhere man, on TC Zwag etc channels... wtf

[@useless371]

often this summer we fight and start over you were the best, but this bye ain't forever i'll make space for your tears on my shoulders 'cause I'll still be here when you're ready to come home

[@u-rav-u]

i assume you also listen to heylog :)

[@rw5170]

Not long enough. Still my favorite Ichika song to date

[@riverlzy]

This is so beautiful, would love to see a full album and live like toe!

[@igloo_igloo]

YES! This piece really reminded me of toe's (more) acoustic pieces

[@TheHotBoxOfficial]

Tuning: ✨ Absolutely in love with this

[@GreenestTrampler]

I literally started crying listening to this. This is beautiful.

[@joshisnot11]

Def feelin' some "Never Meant" vibes in that second rhythm guitar section.

[@user-km9bx3gf3z]

I love how their heads bob in unison, super cool

[@leofisher1280]

that's just called rhythm

[@1llwynog]

Or the 👀 & direct nod suggesting your turn to jump in😅 I miss jamming with friends

[@rylothstark]

Their facial reactions were as expressive as the lyrics 😔✊

[@Hickeroar]

Beautiful composition and execution. Love the acoustic and electric sounds next to each other like this.

[@ethanhandley3446]

Okay I think I’ve said this multiple times now, but this one is definitely my favorite🙏

[@sepiarain]

Your sense of melody is absolutely astounding. Your tone and technique is the vehicle but it's allll those melodies man. Love it.

[@gab_gallard]

This reminds me so much of Toe, which is one of my absolute favorite bands (according to Spotify, it was my most listened band of the last decade), so I found this one specially awesome. Thank you both!

[@thebestian]

the timing on this took me aback in my chair. I was waiting in anticipation for the next part to start after each release. Love it!

[@derekschneck8802]

This song sounds like what being in love feels like. You're my hero ichika

[@joshua.recovers]

Oooohhhhh. That's the perfect description.

[@hastenggg]

Absolutely!!!

[@Grasses0n]

Man I forgot how much I love Math Rock. Beautiful music.

[@dudustickytricks]

This reminds me a lot of the late 90's band American Football (sans trumpet and vocals, obviously). Beautiful. Well done.

[@kumanochi]

I LOVE THAT KEEP DOING THAT THATS INSANE MAKE EMO GREAT AGAIN

[@QWERTYMUZX]

At first I was like..wow it's so soothing imma keep this as my phone ringtone.. then again I thought no I don't want to ruin this beautiful music for myself by listening to it every now and then when I get a call😇

[@lifeasintrovert5349]

Yes just dont, you'll grow to despise it lol

[@josezuniga915]

I would be good with that, not like anyone calls me

[@shirokage1721]

Haha I made it my ringtone but didn't get sick of it because I never get calls anyway

[@CoulAsaGhoul]

Please release this so i can listen on spotify. This is my favorite collaboration.

[@agustiarfalahi7285]

Those sounds produced by accoustic guitar is.... Perfect

[@rramirez7078]

this was released on my birthday. I got an amp!!! Plus, I got to hear this beautiful music. Thank you, Ichika. You are truly such an inspiration to my guitar playing.

[@sherrinjacob]

This needs to be on spotify!!❤️🔥

[@seizuresalad5785]

I need a longer version of this one. This is one of my favorite 🥺

[@johnsacoustic6650]

0:10 that harmonic strum ahhhhh! Music to my ears :)

[@Thriftz]

PLEASE MAKE A LONGER VERSION OF THIS , I REALLY NEED IT !!!

[@Thriftz]

PLEASE MAKE A LONGER VERSION OF THIS , I REALLY NEED IT !!!

[@Thriftz]

PLEASE MAKE A LONGER VERSION OF THIS , I REALLY NEED IT !!!

[@Thriftz]

PLEASE MAKE A LONGER VERSION OF THIS , I REALLY NEED IT !!!

[@Thriftz]

PLEASE MAKE A LONGER VERSION OF THIS , I REALLY NEED IT !!!

[@Thriftz]

PLEASE MAKE A LONGER VERSION OF THIS , I REALLY NEED IT !!!

[@joshua.recovers]

This makes my heart so happy to listen to.

[@andririki1298]

Beautiful & soothing. RPG theme for village/hometown. So peacefull

[@kashalakasha2092]

You two sound so lovely together

[@katryanaorange2092]

I love this tuning. This tuning is the calm before a storm. It's simple emotions, human emotions and all things raw and unadulterated.

[@DylanfollowerofYah]

If I had a dad I feel like this would be the background music to every life lesson he gave me

[@hotburner4859]

This is so beautiful. I don't even know what to say or how to describe how it makes me feel. Thank you for sharing

[@kyousakee]

A nice duet with director-san! XD

[@thetalantonx]

0:34 Yūgen sakura holds soft the breeze exhales and at once dance of dead fills sky

[@tastelikesugar]

0:41 americ anfootball

[@_BlaXEr]

Yeah it sounds just like Never Meant lol

[@marcotorres7941]

sounds like TTNG's acoustic versions of their songs aswell

[@68gmax71]

Tap to Style Title pretty much yeah

[@harlee4052]

Really sounds like it

[@swedefish4064]

Same exact tuning American Football wrote Never Meant in too. Left guitar is basically playing the rhythm parts/chord progression of Never Meant.

[@xanderalex3453]

The imagery in this is amazing. With just two guitars, I could almost visualize leaves swaying gently in the wind.

[@mark0muzziker0]

Modern day samurais do not practice the art of sword anymore. They become guitar nerds. XD AWESOME!

[@nius3471]

I love the way of all his song have attachment to the other world, movie maker might come to get ichika in the future

[@amyvong]

aw i love you both!

[@a.d.b4]

This is so comforting... I love math rock so much! And with this combo of emo has turned me in to dig I and listen to more of your content.... I subscribed right away; after the duet! Thank you ! This is more of what we need rn. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@el_ban6228]

omg a totally chill minute i love it

[@lydboprettydolphins]

This is comforting. No words. Just music. Love it

[@TheJunJoke]

0:17 welcome to your journey. Remember, you're doing fine and you'll accomplish anything you set in mind ☺

[@Kekistani_Insurgent]

God, this comment makes it seem like the beginning of an anime or a Pokémon game or something, and it just makes me feel like everything’s gonna be alright

[@evanho4538]

WHAT GREAT MOTIVATION! I just recently started exploring this tuning myself. So this perfect.

[@jinit0l.990]

I NEED A LOOP OF HOURS OF THIS ONE PLEASE SOMEONEE

[@Matthew_Robert_Hunt]

Found a guitar already in this tuning one day in guitar center by coincidence. Happiest guitar discovery of my life.

[@TheSickleton]

Ohh. This is a tune that I need after turning 30 and just seriously wondering what's up with my life, which will be more complete if this is a full 3 minutes instrumental track...

[@joem8496]

Beautiful

[@noodly3890]

i just joined this community,.. everyone is just so wholesome :')

[@g-kristiellj3933]

Aaa when two different parts of your interests collide - best feeling - love this!!

[@donmatthew7877]

Emo from behind kinda looks like "the anime man" And also the fact that the anime man is also a guitarist and is also PART JAPANESE AND CAN SPEAK JAPPANESE makes it even better.

[@xtrafe5953]

Joey from trash taste podcast?

[@lunarmoon7636]

This is so beautiful !! You are my favorite guitarist by FAR!!

[@Aniisananime]

Sounded like as if something straight out of a Makoto Shinkai movie. I wish someday you guys somehow end up doing an ost for his films

[@JerelTeh]

It's really rare listening to guitar audio that sounds like a movie song, and I love it! Made me re-love my guitar again

[@ThatOneGuy-gd6zr]

Can we please have a full length of this , I cannot tell you how much I enjoy this jam .

[@KuroiFukuro]

It's nice to see Takumi play with you

[@amyvong]

legends!

[@パしょう]

これ好き過ぎる…

[@Nat-fn4ou]

I really enjoy him uploading a lot of videos. It's probably the closest thing to a time counting system I have in these days.

[@stevenmoorebanjo]

Beautiful melody

[@tanjirokamada8812]

This should be the OST for makoto shinkai's next movie

[@bazminto5943]

Dude your skill level is insane, as a guitarist I can't grasp how you create such beautiful sounds, tones and songs

[@Trevoorheees]

The acoustic is like a different take of never meant

[@HDSpuerstar]

I never thought I needed a song of this genre but now I do.

[@Notepad123]

Any Midwest emo song.

[@alanloyd7164]

Got here 56 seconds after it was uploaded 😳

[@MCrunchy]

This made me feel emotions I havent ever felt

[@user-xh9bt4ti3q]

i hope one day i can be as good

[@NeX6669]

Man I'd kill for a full version of this one.

[@mitchdeloria7000]

This is so beautiful it made me wish for Modern Baseball's comeback while crying

[@lksxk4844]

god i miss mobo

[@ghastlyshimmer]

MoBo feelsbadman

[@strawberrydrip]

A full version of this for streaming services would be just perfect!

[@emaheiwa8174]

Amazing. But now I feel the urge to play Night In The Woods again

[@jaredcherry7593]

Dude listening to you play. All I want to do is put my work down and pick up my guitar. So amazing