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[[File:Secrets.jpg|200px|right]]"Secrets" is a 1989 album by Allan Holdsworth. | [[File:Secrets.jpg|200px|right]]"Secrets" is a 1989 album by Allan Holdsworth. It is regarded by many as a high point in Allan’s career. It balances guitar and SynthAxe. It also balances Allan's own tunes with contributions from the musicians. "City Nights", written by Gary Husband, is among Allan's finest statements on guitar, not to mention Vinnie Colaiuta's jaw-dropping drums. The title track features the voice of Rowanne Mark, while "54 Duncan Terrace" is a tribute to Allan's friend, English pianist Pat Smythe. "Joshua", written by new keyboardist Steve Hunt, is another major guitar statement. "Spokes" is among Allan's wildest excursions on the SynthAxe, and also features phenomenal bass playing by Jimmy Johnson. "Maid Marion" and "Peril Premonition" were contributed by Steve Hunt and Chad Wackerman respectively. The album's most moving tune is perhaps the closer "Endomorph", a beautiful tribute to Allan's parents, with lyrics by Rowanne and a killer vocal performance by Craig Copeland. | ||
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|+Allan Holdsworth: Secrets ([[Allan Holdsworth Discography|D]] - [[Allan Holdsworth Solo Albums|S]]) | |+Allan Holdsworth: Secrets ([[Allan Holdsworth Discography|D]] - [[Allan Holdsworth Solo Albums|S]]) ([https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lDKzKLwFlgyiSZytWO6awM9qcjt2cZERc YT)] | ||
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'''Claire Holdsworth''': Voice on "Peril Premonition"<br> | '''Claire Holdsworth''': Voice on "Peril Premonition"<br> | ||
'''Craig Copeland''': Vocals on "Endomorph" | '''Craig Copeland''': Vocals on "Endomorph" | ||
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[''Note: This info is based on the quotes reproduced below''.]One notable guitar he used on the "Secrets" album was the Steinberger GM2T, which he mentioned having a great deal of control over and loving for its unique qualities. Additionally, he mentioned using a Boogie .50 Caliber amp with EL84 output tubes. The combination of the Steinberger GM2T and the Boogie .50 Caliber amp contributed to the distinctive tones on the album. Holdsworth also mentioned using a Boogie Quad Preamp in conjunction with the .50 Caliber's power amp, showcasing his innovative recording approach. For the SynthAxe material, he mentions using the Oberheim Matrix 12 and X5B synth modules, some Yamaha DX 7’s, and an Akai S-900 sampler. | |||
=Summary of quotes on "Secrets"= | =Summary of quotes on "Secrets"= | ||
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''[This summary was written by ChatGPT based on the quotes below.]'' | ''[This summary was written by ChatGPT based on the quotes below.]'' | ||
=Quotes on Secrets= | =Quotes on Secrets= | ||
