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The Reluctant Virtuoso | '''''Summary''': In this 1981 interview, the guitarist Allan Holdsworth, renowned for his unique blend of rock and jazz, expresses frustration with the challenges of gaining recognition in the music industry. He discusses his band "False Alarm" and their struggles to secure a record deal and management. Holdsworth's critical self-evaluation is a recurring theme, as he often dislikes his own recordings despite his innovative guitar techniques. He shares insights into his playing style, emphasizing the importance of spontaneity and interaction with other musicians. The interview sheds light on the complex journey of a guitarist whose distinctive style has influenced many, even as he navigates the ups and downs of his career.'' ''[This summary was written by ChatGPT in 2023 based on the article text below.]'' | ||
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Sensing that we are gravitating back to the uneasy matter that opened our conversation, profuse thanks and mutual encouragement are exchanged and we bid each other a hopefully temporary (pray that someone can underwrite a U.S. club tour for Holdsworth) adieu. The nagging thought about his predicament lingers after our conversation. Maybe he should do a quickie lp/tour with some aggregation of rock-fusion super heavy-weights to boost his saleability with record mavens, but that would probably send him spinning into the nearest madhouse within weeks. What has to happen is that, instead of copying his style and sound nuance-for-nuance so they can become the first Allan Holdsworth clones on the block, young admirers have to get off their collective derrieres and figure a way to support this man now when he needs it. His guitar is a voice that must be nurtured in the vocabulary of contemporary music. | Sensing that we are gravitating back to the uneasy matter that opened our conversation, profuse thanks and mutual encouragement are exchanged and we bid each other a hopefully temporary (pray that someone can underwrite a U.S. club tour for Holdsworth) adieu. The nagging thought about his predicament lingers after our conversation. Maybe he should do a quickie lp/tour with some aggregation of rock-fusion super heavy-weights to boost his saleability with record mavens, but that would probably send him spinning into the nearest madhouse within weeks. What has to happen is that, instead of copying his style and sound nuance-for-nuance so they can become the first Allan Holdsworth clones on the block, young admirers have to get off their collective derrieres and figure a way to support this man now when he needs it. His guitar is a voice that must be nurtured in the vocabulary of contemporary music. | ||
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