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Creating imaginary backdrops | '''Summary''': ''In this interview, Allan Holdsworth discusses his music career, particularly focusing on his album "Wardenclyffe Tower." He expresses his dissatisfaction with the album's mixing process, his approach to album titles, and how he visualizes and conveys stories through instrumental music. He talks about his use of the Synthaxe and its challenges, as well as his interest in extending the range of the guitar using baritone guitars. Holdsworth also shares his views on recognition in the music industry, the challenges of being an independent artist, and the role of media and record labels in promoting music.'' | ||
''He talks about his contract with Restless, the possibility of doing a solo album, and the challenges of working with his existing band due to financial constraints. He also touches on his frustration with unauthorized releases and bootlegs of his music and the difficulties in dealing with record companies. The interview delves into his experiences with different bands and musicians, such as Soft Machine, U.K., Tony Williams, and Gong. He expresses his interest in pursuing film work and shares his thoughts on the current state of rock and pop music, as well as fusion trends. The interview also briefly mentions his family, including his children's awareness of his musical career.'' | |||
==Creating imaginary backdrops== | |||
by Anil Prasad | by Anil Prasad | ||
Interview date: January 15, 1993 | Interview date: January 15, 1993 | ||
© Copyright 1993 by Anil Prasad. All rights reserved. | © Copyright 1993 by Anil Prasad. All rights reserved. | ||
Update: Anil Prasad has updated his interview from 1993, and published a new version at https://www.innerviews.org/inner/holdsworth.html | |||
In progressive music circles, Allan Holdsworth's name needs no introduction. After all, his musical resume features some of the most distinguished genre-blurring groups and musicians to emerge from the '70s music scene. Soft Machine, Bruford, U.K., Gong and Jean-Luc Ponty are just a few. | In progressive music circles, Allan Holdsworth's name needs no introduction. After all, his musical resume features some of the most distinguished genre-blurring groups and musicians to emerge from the '70s music scene. Soft Machine, Bruford, U.K., Gong and Jean-Luc Ponty are just a few. | ||
