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

"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 album's title was inspired by the Glenmorangie distillery in Tain, Scotland, known for its single malt whiskey. Holdsworth appreciated the hand-crafted, high-quality aspect of the whiskey, which he saw as resonating with the album's music. The album was recorded and produced in Holdsworth's home studio, where he was able to experiment with different sounds and textures, including acoustic bass, to create the desired musical atmosphere. 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.