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Sad scene say Softs | '''''Summary''': In a 1974 interview, Soft Machine members discussed their diverse musical backgrounds, challenges in jazz and rock scenes, and Allan Holdsworth's impact on the band. Holdsworth expressed concern for the limited opportunities in the jazz scene. They also talked about the difference in attitude and loyalty between rock and jazz musicians and the evolving styles in both genres. Karl Jenkins mentioned shifting from solos to writing music, and they explored their interest in Tamla pop.'' ''[This summary was written by ChatGPT in 2023 based on the article text below.]'' | ||
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[[Soft Machine]] are probably unique in the way that they can be so many different things to so many different people, without changing their music one iota: a rock band to rock fans, jazzmen to Jazz people, and can even play in occasional classical concerts of avant garde music. | |||
Mike Ratledge has always been a somewhat jazz-tinged rock musician, right from the early days when the influence of Cecil Taylor could be heard strongly in his playing, when jazz was really a dirty word. On the other hand, Karl Jenkins served his apprenticeship in jazz bands like [[Nucleus]]. | [[Mike Ratledge]] has always been a somewhat jazz-tinged rock musician, right from the early days when the influence of Cecil Taylor could be heard strongly in his playing, when jazz was really a dirty word. On the other hand, Karl Jenkins served his apprenticeship in jazz bands like [[Nucleus]]. | ||
But new boy Allan Holdsworth is more of a rocker - even though some would detect strong jazz influences in Jon Hiseman's Tempest, with which Allan played before joining the Softs. | But new boy Allan Holdsworth is more of a rocker - even though some would detect strong jazz influences in Jon Hiseman's [[Tempest]], with which Allan played before joining the Softs. | ||
"I think it's a bit sad, the jazz scene, he [Allan?]said, "because there're so many incredible musicians here that don't get the opportunity to play in bands together because of the problem of work. Because most of the jazz musicians have to do other things to make a living, it cuts down the opportunities to form bands and play together regularly, which It's really all about. | "I think it's a bit sad, the jazz scene, he [Allan?]said, "because there're so many incredible musicians here that don't get the opportunity to play in bands together because of the problem of work. Because most of the jazz musicians have to do other things to make a living, it cuts down the opportunities to form bands and play together regularly, which It's really all about. | ||
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"There's no direct relationship between that and our music that I can think of apart from rhythmically where it's kind of similar. But I think we're more akin to that tradition than that English heavy rhythm." | "There's no direct relationship between that and our music that I can think of apart from rhythmically where it's kind of similar. But I think we're more akin to that tradition than that English heavy rhythm." | ||
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