Remarkable! Stunning! No one has a tone as beautiful, majestic, with the depth of character as Alan. His ideas and playing is centuries ahead of anyone else still. We've been truly blessed to have experienced his lifetime in our lifetime.
What Carlos Santana said about him way back in the day just popped into mind; a quote that was printed on Allan's book "Reaching For The Uncommon Chord", "He has something totally beautiful". Pretty general compliment, but heartfelt, and it nicely captured the awe that I always felt and still do, about Allan's incomparable combination of genius mind and extraordinary athletic prowess applied in a way he invented for himself to make some of the most compelling music imaginable. His music was the product of an impossibly great talent and generous spirit; a true labor of love of the highest caliber.
I hope Allan knew how much he was appreciated. It saddens me when I hear how self critical he was.. he has an unmistakable sound and it has been my pleasure to meet some of his colleagues and people lucky enough to call him a friend. Waxx Traxx to the Maxx / wusb.fm NY
très rare d'être touché par autant d' étrange beauté: c'est lyrique sans être emphatique ni chouinard, c'est complexe sans être hermétique, le discours (ou le triscours) est attentif et fluide, c'est précieux (my precious). à ranger à côté des plus grands (Bach, Mahler, Coltrane, Ligeti, Berg, etc...)
Yeah; accept no substitute; it was a once in a lifetime deal, never to be repeated. I'm just glad I was lucky enough to see him many times, and now everyone has incredible access to his work, although it ain't the same as live obviously.
This tune is a work of art, one of Allan’s best pieces. I just got the Metal Fatigue and All Night Wrong cd’s. Still collecting them, (it ain’t easy to get them here in The Philippines.) Thanks to the uploader!
Это просто потрясающая музыка!!! Как же прекрасно, что есть такие музыканты как Алан на свете! Конечно, весь бэнд крайне высокого уровня, один Gary Willis чего только стоит. Спасибо большое Papa Dudeness за возможностью ещё раз насладиться настоящим произведением искусства!
Gwen Sciora it's your boy from Springfield Illinois I remember I was 17 and my guitar teacher at the time turned me on to Holdsworth,gambale, al demeola,etc it seemed like a new level of song writing had been achieved,i never tried to learn any of the songs to advanced ,for listening only!
Samsgarden Thank you Samsgarden. :-) Well, I quite like the synthesizers that Holdsworth used. I'd be interested to hear a version without any, yet why not ?
Because "ordinary people" do not understand "true creative music". They choose to rely on popular crap that everyone else listens to as if there's no alternative! Music used to be made to uplift and enrich people's lives....... today's music does neither! In fact, it does just the opposite! Allan was basically supported mainly by other guitarists and after his divorce he did not have a lot of money to pursue "his craft" the way he would have liked. He did not have a lot of money when he passed away......... but, all of his fans and followers pitched in and helped his family pay for the cost of his funeral. I wish people would support musicians better in the future!
If you like this solo as I do similar feeling solos Andre Marcelli love remembered Jean luc ponty point of no return outstanding musically and with feeling to bring tears andy (bob)yates
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Remarkable! Stunning!
No one has a tone as beautiful, majestic, with the depth of character as Alan. His ideas and playing is centuries ahead of anyone else still. We've been truly blessed to have experienced his lifetime in our lifetime.
the last time I listened to this song, he was still alive, and let me tell you, this is a completely different sensation. almost made me cry.
goddamn it I cried a little.
I still do.
Just listened to Unmerrygoround
What Carlos Santana said about him way back in the day just popped into mind; a quote that was printed on Allan's book "Reaching For The Uncommon Chord", "He has something totally beautiful".
Pretty general compliment, but heartfelt, and it nicely captured the awe that I always felt and still do, about Allan's incomparable combination of genius mind and extraordinary athletic prowess applied in a way he invented for himself to make some of the most compelling music imaginable. His music was the product of an impossibly great talent and generous spirit; a true labor of love of the highest caliber.
This proves that technical music can also be highly emotional too.
I hope Allan knew how much he was appreciated. It saddens me when I hear how self critical he was.. he has an unmistakable sound and it has been my pleasure to meet some of his colleagues and people lucky enough to call him a friend. Waxx Traxx to the Maxx / wusb.fm NY
One of Holdsworths most beautyfull compositions...
Sends chills through my entire spine
i love everything he did. Nowadays, due to personal losses, i struggle listening a lot of his tunes without almost cryin'.
Man holdsworth has a way with music. Other worldly dreamy excellence.
très rare d'être touché par autant d' étrange beauté: c'est lyrique sans être emphatique ni chouinard, c'est complexe sans être hermétique, le discours (ou le triscours) est attentif et fluide, c'est précieux (my precious). à ranger à côté des plus grands (Bach, Mahler, Coltrane, Ligeti, Berg, etc...)
1st time I heard this haunting guitar solo break I had to pull my car over. Could not concentrate on driving. Savant level.
The effects of a master musician on a listener's psyche is not hysteria. lmao
@Ryan L I think he kinda called AH a retard there too
When I used to go see him in the eighties I had to take off work the next day because my mind was blown and I couldn't function
my mind is still blown greatest ax player...his playing touches your soul Godspeed to Mr Holdsworth.@@SVATTIMO
Ryan L 😂
he returns to the universe
one of the only songs to instantly bring tears to my eyes
Me too
Would love to hear a classical orchestration of some of Allan’s music violin for example for the solo he deserves more credit
Working on it right now.
Allan harmonyes are an infinite journey in feeling emotions. Great.UNICO!
Where did Allan inspiration come from?? The Heavens....maybe. Truly ...the greatest guitarist of all time. I will miss him until the day I die.
Yeah; accept no substitute; it was a once in a lifetime deal, never to be repeated. I'm just glad I was lucky enough to see him many times, and now everyone has incredible access to his work, although it ain't the same as live obviously.
I think he was from the orion nebula.
This tune is a work of art, one of Allan’s best pieces. I just got the Metal Fatigue and All Night Wrong cd’s. Still collecting them, (it ain’t easy to get them here in The Philippines.) Thanks to the uploader!
Это просто потрясающая музыка!!!
Как же прекрасно, что есть такие музыканты как Алан на свете!
Конечно, весь бэнд крайне высокого уровня, один Gary Willis чего только стоит.
Спасибо большое Papa Dudeness за возможностью ещё раз насладиться настоящим произведением искусства!
Greatest guitarist that ever lived!
And sadly, the greatest guitarist that ever died.
music of the other word for the musician of the other times
He should be there, jamming with Chuck Schuldiner in some place... Rest in peace, Allan!
Can't listen to this with a dry eye.
no recent comments? what has this world come to ??? props to the talent... RIP
Gwen Sciora it's your boy from Springfield Illinois I remember I was 17 and my guitar teacher at the time turned me on to Holdsworth,gambale, al demeola,etc it seemed like a new level of song writing had been achieved,i never tried to learn any of the songs to advanced ,for listening only!
Right here big hog
His music will live forever. 🎶
this is magic, holy shit !
Rest in peace............ Maestro Holdsworth!! Your music is for the angels anyway............down here music is getting really bad!!
RIP .... 16 -4 -2017
This whole track is so amazing but I get such goosebumps at the 7:11 mark when it shifts key out of nowhere absolutely astonishing!
That final bit just tops an amazing bit of music the tone and choice of notes heavenly
oh that solo just speaks to me by Allan, like his soul is Happy inshaAllah, full of hope, RIP MR holdsworth we salute you, (with tears of joy)
Reminds me of the second, slow theme of the final movement of Elgar's Cello concerto. Brilliant!
masterpiece...
very very pretty music from another world
unbelievable...
I'm liking this man's music so far.. very calming to listen too. None of that screaming or growling into your ear mess.
que belleza...
Splendid track. One of his best, and maybe the one I prefer on Hard Hat Area. Such a pity he hasn't released anything new in 10 years or more....
Marc Moingeon I always felt that tracks like this would sound so much better without synth
Samsgarden Thank you Samsgarden. :-) Well, I quite like the synthesizers that Holdsworth used. I'd be interested to hear a version without any, yet why not ?
I have never really found out why he does not release stuff anymore. Does anyone know why?
Harrison Crutcher Age, ability, creativity , self deprecation?
Because "ordinary people" do not understand "true creative music". They choose to rely on popular crap that everyone else listens to as if there's no alternative! Music used to be made to uplift and enrich people's lives....... today's music does neither! In fact, it does just the opposite! Allan was basically supported mainly by other guitarists and after his divorce he did not have a lot of money to pursue "his craft" the way he would have liked. He did not have a lot of money when he passed away......... but, all of his fans and followers pitched in and helped his family pay for the cost of his funeral. I wish people would support musicians better in the future!
For me it's starts at 5:10. Splendid!
Yeah ima A S C E N D
Hahah yee
Great upload, thanks :)
Allien Holdsworth de que Galaxy vino su music es de otro world,only one.
❤
cool
If you like this solo as I do similar feeling solos Andre Marcelli love remembered Jean luc ponty point of no return outstanding musically and with feeling to bring tears andy (bob)yates
grand compositeur ne pas oublie le clavier le bassiste ainsi que ce batteur tres fin
It sounds like the anthem of Milan football club
I think he was n aliën
Never really liked synth sound ordered this cd love holdsworths solos so neglected this track at my cost after 5 mins one of his most feeling solos