“The concept is simple. Capture a performance in a single take”: Ichika Nito shares unedited one-take performance – as ‘fake playing’ accusations spread on social media

Ichika Nito playing his Ibanez signature guitar .

Japanese virtuoso Ichika Nito has shared a one-shot performance video as part of a new social media initiative that looks to capture "the brilliance of individual talents in a single take".

The First Take’s new project, Highlight, does exactly what it says on the tin, presenting guitarists as they are, with nowhere to hide – no edits, cuts or overdubs – in an effort to showcase talents without filter.