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Allan Holdsworth, Avant-garde Figure | '''''Summary''': Allan Holdsworth, an avant-garde guitar legend, discusses his unique playing style, fascination with guitar synthesizers, and equipment preferences. He values the SynthAxe for its tuning stability, striving to create music rather than adhere to traditional guitar patterns. Holdsworth's unorthodox fingerings are driven by his pursuit of desired sounds, emphasizing playing melodically over specific scales. He prefers Steinberger guitars due to their construction. Holdsworth's musical journey led him from the UK to the US, where he found greater artistic freedom, despite the financial challenges he sometimes faced in pursuing his passion for music.'' ''[This summary was written by ChatGPT in 2023 based on the article text below.]'' | ||
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MUSIKER Magazin, undated, ca. 1987/88. | MUSIKER Magazin, undated, ca. 1987/88. | ||
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Great poses are not his thing. Where others like to strike a pose, he tends to stay in the background. Nevertheless, he belongs to the greats. When his name is mentioned, the so-called guitar heroes pale in comparison. His innovative playing techniques, speed, and a penchant for unconventional sound creations have made Allan Holdsworth a leading avant-garde figure in the guitar scene. He talks about his pursuit of perfection and the associated challenges in the following interview with MUSIKER. | Great poses are not his thing. Where others like to strike a pose, he tends to stay in the background. Nevertheless, he belongs to the greats. When his name is mentioned, the so-called guitar heroes pale in comparison. His innovative playing techniques, speed, and a penchant for unconventional sound creations have made Allan Holdsworth a leading avant-garde figure in the guitar scene. He talks about his pursuit of perfection and the associated challenges in the following interview with MUSIKER. | ||
