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In this interview, Allan Holdsworth shares his thoughts on Frank Zappa and how he saw him as a self-made musical genius, comparing him to Clint Eastwood. He also mentions his personal interactions with Zappa and how he admired him as a musician and a person. Holdsworth talks about his influences, particularly guitarists like Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian. He discusses his unique legato playing style and the importance of focusing on the music rather than technical details. The interview then shifts to a discussion about record companies and his disappointment with Restless Records, which owns his catalog. Holdsworth expresses frustration with how they handle album covers and promotional materials. The interview concludes with a humorous exchange about the concept of "wankers." | In this interview, Allan Holdsworth shares his thoughts on Frank Zappa and how he saw him as a self-made musical genius, comparing him to Clint Eastwood. He also mentions his personal interactions with Zappa and how he admired him as a musician and a person. Holdsworth talks about his influences, particularly guitarists like Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian. He discusses his unique legato playing style and the importance of focusing on the music rather than technical details. The interview then shifts to a discussion about record companies and his disappointment with Restless Records, which owns his catalog. Holdsworth expresses frustration with how they handle album covers and promotional materials. The interview concludes with a humorous exchange about the concept of "wankers." | ||
In this interview, Allan Holdsworth expresses his displeasure with the recording process of the REH video and discusses the issues that arose during the recording. The main problem was that the drums were sub-grouped to the guitar track, making it impossible for him to properly mix the audio. He also touches on the idea of collaborating with high-profile artists like Sting and the importance of controlling the sound of his music. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on producing his own music and the challenges of working with other musicians on their projects, highlighting a recent negative experience where his guitar tracks were heavily processed without his consent. Holdsworth emphasizes the importance of having full control over the sound and creative process in his music. | |||
== Allan Holdsworth: An Interview == | == Allan Holdsworth: An Interview == | ||
Originally published on the Atavachron web site | |||
Found [https://web.archive.org/web/19970626153450/http://www.addimension.com/atav/docs/c_hoard.int.html here]. | |||
Chris Hoard (with assistance and diatribe from Mick Porter and Ken Kubernik) | Chris Hoard (with assistance and diatribe from Mick Porter and Ken Kubernik) | ||
