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'''''Summary''': In a conversation between jazz-fusion guitarists Allan Holdsworth and John McLaughlin, they reflect on their early awareness of each other's work, share stories of collaborating with iconic musicians like Tony Williams and Jaco Pastorius, discuss their unique guitar styles, express admiration for John Coltrane, and comment on the evolving music industry. They acknowledge the global trends and increasing musical diversity available to today's musicians.'' | |||
''In a discussion about their experiences with guitar synthesizers, John McLaughlin and Allan Holdsworth recall their early experiments with these devices. McLaughlin mentions using various interfaces and MIDI technology to achieve clean note articulation, particularly in live performances. He discusses the Photon MIDI interface and AXON MIDI interface. Holdsworth expresses his preference for the SynthAxe, emphasizing its suitability for his playing style. He describes its unique features, such as the breath controller and the six keys that played a crucial role in his music. McLaughlin praises Holdsworth's mastery of the SynthAxe and its role in his distinct musical expression. Both guitarists discuss their approaches to making each note "speak" while adapting to the limitations of early guitar synthesizers.'' | |||
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A CONVERSATION WITH FUSION GIANTS JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AND ALLAN HOLDSWORTH | A CONVERSATION WITH FUSION GIANTS JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AND ALLAN HOLDSWORTH | ||
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To assert that John McLaughlin and Allan Holdsworth invented jazz-fusion guitar would be something of a stretch, but only a short one. Beginning as primarily a jazz guitarist, McLaughlin quickly assimilated the high-voltage sounds of Hendrix and other rockers into his playing, and his groundbreaking contributions to albums by Miles Davis and Tony Williams' Lifetime in the late '60s and early '70s alone justify his claim to fusion fame. The mind-blowing virtuosity McLaughlin displayed with his Mahavishnu Orchestra, his uncanny mastery of guitar synthesis, and his acoustic world-fusion excursions with Shakti and Remember Shakti further established him as one of the most innovative and influential players of his generation. | To assert that John McLaughlin and Allan Holdsworth invented jazz-fusion guitar would be something of a stretch, but only a short one. Beginning as primarily a jazz guitarist, McLaughlin quickly assimilated the high-voltage sounds of Hendrix and other rockers into his playing, and his groundbreaking contributions to albums by Miles Davis and Tony Williams' Lifetime in the late '60s and early '70s alone justify his claim to fusion fame. The mind-blowing virtuosity McLaughlin displayed with his Mahavishnu Orchestra, his uncanny mastery of guitar synthesis, and his acoustic world-fusion excursions with Shakti and Remember Shakti further established him as one of the most innovative and influential players of his generation. | ||
