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Holdsworth provides insights into his views on synthesizers and MIDI technology, explaining how they are tools for musicians to create music. He discusses his baritone guitars and how their development has influenced his recent work. The conversation also touches on the visual elements in his music and his reluctance to fit his compositions into a specific genre. Holdsworth's down-to-earth approach to music and his passion for exploring diverse musical avenues shine through in the interview. | Holdsworth provides insights into his views on synthesizers and MIDI technology, explaining how they are tools for musicians to create music. He discusses his baritone guitars and how their development has influenced his recent work. The conversation also touches on the visual elements in his music and his reluctance to fit his compositions into a specific genre. Holdsworth's down-to-earth approach to music and his passion for exploring diverse musical avenues shine through in the interview. | ||
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." | |||
Found [https://web.archive.org/web/19970626153450/http://www.addimension.com/atav/docs/c_hoard.int.html here]. | Found [https://web.archive.org/web/19970626153450/http://www.addimension.com/atav/docs/c_hoard.int.html here]. | ||
Allan Holdsworth: An Interview | |||
== Allan Holdsworth: An Interview == | |||
Originally published on the Atavachron web site | Originally published on the Atavachron web site | ||
