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''Holdsworth praises Frank Zappa, considering him a self-made musical genius and likening him to Clint Eastwood. He shares personal interactions with Zappa and his admiration for him as both a musician and a person. Holdsworth talks about his musical influences, with a focus on legendary guitarists like Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian. He elaborates on his unique legato playing style and the significance of prioritizing the musical essence over technical intricacies.'' | ''Holdsworth praises Frank Zappa, considering him a self-made musical genius and likening him to Clint Eastwood. He shares personal interactions with Zappa and his admiration for him as both a musician and a person. Holdsworth talks about his musical influences, with a focus on legendary guitarists like Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian. He elaborates on his unique legato playing style and the significance of prioritizing the musical essence over technical intricacies.'' | ||
''The conversation shifts towards record companies, with Holdsworth expressing his frustration with Restless Records, which owns his catalog, specifically citing issues with album covers and promotional materials. | ''The conversation shifts towards record companies, with Holdsworth expressing his frustration with Restless Records, which owns his catalog, specifically citing issues with album covers and promotional materials. Holdsworth discusses his discontent with the recording process of the REH video, highlighting problems with audio mixing and his preference for retaining control over his music's sound. He touches on potential collaborations with renowned artists like Sting.'' | ||
'''The interview concludes with Holdsworth discussing his evolving instruments, particularly baritone guitars and headless guitar designs. He believes these custom-tuned guitars can have broader appeal. He also expresses an interest in synthesizers and mentions a humorous English joke left unshared. Throughout the interview, Holdsworth's commitment to innovation and individuality in his music and instrument design shines brightly.'' | '''The interview concludes with Holdsworth discussing his evolving instruments, particularly baritone guitars and headless guitar designs. He believes these custom-tuned guitars can have broader appeal. He also expresses an interest in synthesizers and mentions a humorous English joke left unshared. Throughout the interview, Holdsworth's commitment to innovation and individuality in his music and instrument design shines brightly.'' | ||
