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Allan Holdsworth | '''''Summary''': Allan Holdsworth initially discovered his interest in music by listening to records from his father's collection. His father was a jazz piano player, and Allan was exposed to artists like Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, Jimmy Raney, and Tal Farlow. Although he started as a guitarist, he wanted to play the saxophone. Lacking the funds for a saxophone, he began learning the guitar from his uncle and gradually developed a unique approach to the instrument. Holdsworth's musical exploration focused on understanding scales, chords, and harmonies, as well as experimenting with long-scale baritone guitars to achieve distinctive tones. He sought to develop a deep connection between his musical ideas and the guitar, aiming to play what he heard in his mind. This path led him to create a distinctive, groundbreaking guitar style.'' ''[This summary was written by ChatGPT in 2023 based on the article text below.]'' | ||
== Allan Holdsworth: No Secret == | |||
Guitar Extra, Summer 1992 | Guitar Extra, Summer 1992 | ||
Andy Aledort | Andy Aledort | ||
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Allan Holdsworth - the name alone strikes fear in the hearts of guitarists across the globe. Over the last two decades, Allan has pioneered a totally unique, virtuostic guitar style, redefining the language of jazz/fusion in terms of technique and sound and establishing himself as the archetype for an entirely new approach to the instrument. Constantly evolving musically, Allan creates music that is both strikingly beautiful and often incredibly complex. No guitarist since John McLaughlin has so successfully combined the power of rock with the intricacy and freedom of jazz. Veteran of such seminal progressive rock and jazz/fusion ensembles as Tempest, Soft Machine, Tony Williams Lifetime, Bruford, Jean Luc-Ponty and U.K., Allan has also served as a "sessionman deluxe," making countless guest appearances in a variety of situations, most recently contributing to Level 42's Guaranteed. The latest incarnation of his own band, I.O.U., features Skuly [sic] Sverrisson on bass and I.O.U veteran Chad Wackerm an on drums, and is on the verge of releasing a brand new album. In this interview, Allan discusses his roots and his philosophy on a life in music. | Allan Holdsworth - the name alone strikes fear in the hearts of guitarists across the globe. Over the last two decades, Allan has pioneered a totally unique, virtuostic guitar style, redefining the language of jazz/fusion in terms of technique and sound and establishing himself as the archetype for an entirely new approach to the instrument. Constantly evolving musically, Allan creates music that is both strikingly beautiful and often incredibly complex. No guitarist since John McLaughlin has so successfully combined the power of rock with the intricacy and freedom of jazz. Veteran of such seminal progressive rock and jazz/fusion ensembles as Tempest, Soft Machine, Tony Williams Lifetime, Bruford, Jean Luc-Ponty and U.K., Allan has also served as a "sessionman deluxe," making countless guest appearances in a variety of situations, most recently contributing to Level 42's Guaranteed. The latest incarnation of his own band, I.O.U., features Skuly [sic] Sverrisson on bass and I.O.U veteran Chad Wackerm an on drums, and is on the verge of releasing a brand new album. In this interview, Allan discusses his roots and his philosophy on a life in music. | ||
