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Player of the month | '''NB! We have been informed by a reliable source that the publishing date for this article is in fact November, 1977. Thanks, Willy!''' | ||
'''''Summary''': Allan Holdsworth, a groundbreaking guitarist from Bradford, didn't start playing until he was 17. He explored music deeply, joined various bands, and developed a unique tremolo arm technique. His style ranges from heavy metal to ethereal solos, characterized by expressive use of the tremolo arm. He recorded a solo album he despises due to its rushed production but acknowledges its pure playing quality. His gear includes customized Fender Stratocasters, modified amps, and Gibson P.A.F. pickups. He prefers D'Addario strings and Heriba nylon picks. Holdsworth's innovative approach to the guitar sets him apart, making him a noteworthy figure in music history.'' ''[This summary was written by ChatGPT in 2023 based on the article text below.]'' | |||
== Player of the month== | |||
Beat Instrumental 1978 | Beat Instrumental 1978 | ||
Uncredited | Uncredited | ||
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Hands up all those who have heard any guitar player this year who's caused them to drop everything and just sit open-mouthed in front of the stereo. Yes Jenkins? Speak up, boy. Joe Strummer? Thank you, Jenkins, but I didn't mean open-mouthed with horror. I was referring to the sort of guitarist who grabs you by the short and curlies, a player who suddenly makes you realize that it's still possible, even after more than twenty years of rock guitar history, to expand the frontiers of this abused instrument. Well, since you're all sitting there without a clue, I'll tell you. His name is Holdsworth and he comes from Bradford. | Hands up all those who have heard any guitar player this year who's caused them to drop everything and just sit open-mouthed in front of the stereo. Yes Jenkins? Speak up, boy. Joe Strummer? Thank you, Jenkins, but I didn't mean open-mouthed with horror. I was referring to the sort of guitarist who grabs you by the short and curlies, a player who suddenly makes you realize that it's still possible, even after more than twenty years of rock guitar history, to expand the frontiers of this abused instrument. Well, since you're all sitting there without a clue, I'll tell you. His name is Holdsworth and he comes from Bradford. | ||
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The same, of course, applies to the exponents of any instrument, guitar included. The difference is that the synthesizer is a very new instrument, and few people have even started to explore its potential; but the electric guitar has been around for quite a while. For this reason alone, it's worth checking out anyone who has discovered a new way of playing. The Bruford album should surprise a lot of punters, and scare the hell out of any professional guitarist who has so far not heard Allan Holdsworth. As the man himself says, "You can capture ideas from everybody and anybody, especially if they've got a very personal approach. It's unintentional, but you can't help it. I'm learning the whole time. I never stop." | The same, of course, applies to the exponents of any instrument, guitar included. The difference is that the synthesizer is a very new instrument, and few people have even started to explore its potential; but the electric guitar has been around for quite a while. For this reason alone, it's worth checking out anyone who has discovered a new way of playing. The Bruford album should surprise a lot of punters, and scare the hell out of any professional guitarist who has so far not heard Allan Holdsworth. As the man himself says, "You can capture ideas from everybody and anybody, especially if they've got a very personal approach. It's unintentional, but you can't help it. I'm learning the whole time. I never stop." | ||
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