The Sixteen Men Of Tain (album): Difference between revisions

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=Quotes on "16 Men summarized=
=Quotes on "16 Men" summarized=


"The Sixteen Men Of Tain" represented a departure from some of Holdsworth's previous work. It was a jazzier offering, featuring a trio format with Gary Novak on drums and Dave Carpenter on bass.
"The Sixteen Men Of Tain" represented a departure from some of Holdsworth's previous work. It was a jazzier offering, featuring a trio format with Gary Novak on drums and Dave Carpenter on bass.
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Holdsworth emphasized that the choice of musicians could significantly influence the interpretation of his original music. He appreciated the unique qualities that Gary Novak and Dave Carpenter brought to the recording, contributing to a different direction and feel.
Holdsworth emphasized that the choice of musicians could significantly influence the interpretation of his original music. He appreciated the unique qualities that Gary Novak and Dave Carpenter brought to the recording, contributing to a different direction and feel.
While "The Sixteen Men Of Tain" was jazzier, Holdsworth always aimed to be himself in any musical environment, and his music was continually evolving. He enjoyed the creative process and the organic nature of his musical development.
Holdsworth also discussed his gear and mentioned his use of Yamaha digital amplifiers (DG1000) during the recording of the album.


=Quotes on "16 Men"=
=Quotes on "16 Men"=