The song is built around motifs from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and elements of Japanese mythology .
"Awakening" is a defining composition by Japanese virtuoso Ichika Nito, released in 2021 to coincide with the debut of his first signature guitar, the Ibanez ICHI10 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Awakening on Ichika Nito Signature Guitar - Ibanez ICHI10
. The track serves as a technical showcase for the unique features of the The song is built around motifs from Tchaikovsky’s
The music video features Ichika in a white robe against a minimalist white background, intended to evoke the image of a mysterious Japanese deity. The track serves as a technical showcase for
, highlighting the instrument's ability to produce the "crystal clean" tones and intricate textures central to Ichika's style .
was the first headless signature model ever produced by Ibanez, based on their ergonomic .
The track relies heavily on Ichika’s signature two-hand tapping and melodic phrasing, which has garnered millions of views across platforms like YouTube . The Ibanez ICHI10 Signature Guitar