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'''''Summary''': Allan Holdsworth discussed various aspects of his music career and influences. He mentioned his recent recording work on Chad Wackerman's album "Dreams, Nightmares and Improvisations," explaining its extended timeline. He also discussed his decision to collaborate with drummer Virgil Donati for a new project and noted that it leans towards a slightly more rock-oriented direction compared to his previous work. Holdsworth reflected on revisiting music from his time with Tony Williams in "Blues for Tony" and recounted how he joined "The New Tony Williams' Lifetime." He shared his early musical influences, jazz and classical backgrounds, and how he developed his legato phrasing style to reduce the guitar's percussiveness. Holdsworth discussed his openness to different guitar styles, including the "shredder" genre, and his role in influencing guitarists like Eddie Van Halen. He also recounted Eddie Van Halen's assistance in getting him signed to Warner Bros. He explained his shift towards concentrating on his own music after playing in other bands like "Bruford" and "U.K." Regarding fusion music, Holdsworth expressed his reluctance to embrace the term "fusion" but recognized the enduring appeal of musicians like Stanley Clarke, John McLaughlin, and Al DiMeola within the genre.'' | '''''Summary''': Allan Holdsworth discussed various aspects of his music career and influences. He mentioned his recent recording work on Chad Wackerman's album "Dreams, Nightmares and Improvisations," explaining its extended timeline. He also discussed his decision to collaborate with drummer Virgil Donati for a new project and noted that it leans towards a slightly more rock-oriented direction compared to his previous work. Holdsworth reflected on revisiting music from his time with Tony Williams in "Blues for Tony" and recounted how he joined "The New Tony Williams' Lifetime." He shared his early musical influences, jazz and classical backgrounds, and how he developed his legato phrasing style to reduce the guitar's percussiveness. Holdsworth discussed his openness to different guitar styles, including the "shredder" genre, and his role in influencing guitarists like Eddie Van Halen. He also recounted Eddie Van Halen's assistance in getting him signed to Warner Bros. He explained his shift towards concentrating on his own music after playing in other bands like "Bruford" and "U.K." Regarding fusion music, Holdsworth expressed his reluctance to embrace the term "fusion" but recognized the enduring appeal of musicians like Stanley Clarke, John McLaughlin, and Al DiMeola within the genre.'' | ||
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