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=I.O.U.= | |||
Allan Holdsworth formed the band I.O.U. (with Gary Husband and Paul Carmichael) and recorded the album "I.O.U." He mentioned that they struggled to find a record deal in the UK and eventually decided to record the album independently. | |||
The "I.O.U." album was recorded on a barge in London, which served as a recording studio. The studio was small, making it challenging to achieve ideal isolation for different instruments. They recorded the album relatively quickly, completing it in about five days and mixing it in two evenings. | |||
For the album, Holdsworth primarily used his old Stratocaster with two humbuckers, one near the bridge and one near the neck. He mentioned changing pickups several times throughout his career. At the time of the interview, he had transitioned to using Charvel guitars with custom modifications. He also used Hartley Thompson and Lab Series L-5 amplifiers. | |||
Holdsworth discussed his recording techniques, mentioning that most of the guitar parts on the "I.O.U." album were captured by miking his amplifier in the same room as the rest of the band. He also experimented with some direct input (DI) recording, finding that it worked well for certain songs. | |||
The band faced difficulties in getting record companies interested in their music, which led them to release the album independently. Holdsworth mentioned that it took time to generate interest in the album, and they had to sell it at their gigs and through mail order. | |||
Holdsworth expressed a desire to remix the "I.O.U." album in the future to improve the sound quality, citing that the original tapes sounded better than the released CD. He mentioned the possibility of including two additional tracks that were initially stolen but later recovered. | |||
After encountering challenges in the UK music scene, Holdsworth decided to try his luck in the United States, where they found a more receptive audience. | |||
Holdsworth discussed his evolving musical direction and the transition from playing in other bands to becoming a bandleader and composer. He emphasized the importance of having creative control over his music. | |||
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