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Allan Holdsworth, the celebrated musician, discusses various topics in an interview. He addresses his approach to the acoustic guitar, emphasizing his preference for other instruments, such as horns, over the acoustic guitar. Holdsworth briefly touches on his past collaborations with Jamie Muir and Alan Gowen but highlights the impact of Jon Hiseman's invitation to join Tempest. The interview also delves into Holdsworth's thoughts on UFOs, his admiration for John Coltrane, and his reluctance to teach music at a college or university level.
Holdsworth provides insights into his views on synthesizers and MIDI technology, explaining how they are tools for musicians to create music. He discusses his baritone guitars and how their development has influenced his recent work. The conversation also touches on the visual elements in his music and his reluctance to fit his compositions into a specific genre. Holdsworth's down-to-earth approach to music and his passion for exploring diverse musical avenues shine through in the interview.
Found [https://web.archive.org/web/19970626153450/http://www.addimension.com/atav/docs/c_hoard.int.html here].
