Allan is my favorite guitarist of all time. Instantly recognizable. I only saw him once, at a tiny little venue in Denton TX called "Dan's Silver Leaf". It was Allan, Jimmy Johnson on bass, and Chad Wackerman on drums.
Thanks for this album-by- album rundown. If i may add my own Allan story to the mix; I'd seen Allan live a half dozen times in the last 40 years of his career. Starting in 1976, with the New Tony Williams Lifetime . Then, in Germany a few times. One show in particular stood out...i think 1986. Touring with Stanley Clarke, they played in Nuremberg, at the SportsPlatz where the infamous rally was held. The stage was in an old bombed out Nazi bunker that happened to have great acoustics, with the roof blown off... I know...insane. There were maybe 50 people in the crowd, and watching Stanley and Allan duel with each other .. well, the crowd was electrified. I had perfected this Tarzan yell, and let it out during the applause. The band got a kick out of it. They were staying at a hotel near my office, so a group of friends drank and dined with them all night long. More than 10 years later, i saw Allan for the last time, and he remembered the whole thing. Such a sweet and humble man. You could discuss anything with him. I cried when learning of his passing..
I had the honor of seeing Allan live four times. He was an exceptional musician who defies any analysis, and whose individuality and scales will still amaze in a hundred years, even though they are already being copied by entire hordes. Thank you for this retrospective. The chronological sequence of the images in relation to the off-screen narration however is - sorry - completely chaotic. 😊
That was excellent. Allan was a genius. Looking back I took him for granted like Jaco. Absolute brilliance. A true artist. I’m going to try and find a few of those recordings that I’ve yet to hear.
A couple of albums you failed to mention that I think should be on the list as there is a lot of playing on them: Riptyde 2004 - Sonic Undertow K2 (K squared) 2005 - Book of the Dead I particularly like Book of the Dead, a progressive rock album, which has some mind-blowing playing. He also did lots of one-off solos for albums by bands like Atlantis, for example, and really did create a lot of music for us.
He mesmerized Eddie Van Halen too. I've seen him perform live and he was the John Coltrane of guitar = Next Level stuff. Listen to Tony Williams "Red Alert" - RIP Legend.
Thanks for doing this. I was unaware of his work with Sherinian and the Levin based group so will search that stuff out. A couple of things - your pictures of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane were the wrong way round. Also Holdsworth's signature baritone is probably 28 inch rather than 38 which would put it far beyond a bass scale length.and far too long for a baritone register and even Alan's enormous hands :-).. He was an amazing musician and a true one off. Like Jeff Beck there's no one that does what he did or was immediately recognised by a couple of notes. His most accessible stuff is the work with UK and his excellent and brief work on the Level 42 material. There's a live recording of him with Level 42 from Hammersmith and it's amazing to hear him performing in a live setting with them. The world's a lesser place without him
@@pedalthang2079 Yeah! very long! My two 6-string basses have 34 and 35. Anthony Jackson's Fodera 36. Allan himself admitted that his 38 was very difficult to play.
While I would definitely include Allan Holdsworth as among the greatest who has ever lived, the idea that there's a greatest is juvenile. There is no singular greatest, there is greatness. I only saw Alan perform live once and needless to say my mind was completely blown
His playing was on a level of complexity that the average guitarist won't ever comprehend.
I agree. His stuff is beyond my ability for sure. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Yeah. For definitely sure.
I’m just honored to have met the man years ago at NYC’s Iridium. Sweetest , most modest guy you’ve ever met … and an absolute Giant on the instrument.
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Allan is my favorite guitarist of all time. Instantly recognizable.
I only saw him once, at a tiny little venue in Denton TX called "Dan's Silver Leaf". It was Allan, Jimmy Johnson on bass, and Chad Wackerman on drums.
Must have been awesome. Those smaller venue shows are the best. Thanks for watching and the comment.
We saw tempest on their first American tour!! Allan was incredible! Sure miss him!
Nice. I never got a chance to see him. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this album-by- album rundown. If i may add my own Allan story to the mix; I'd seen Allan live a half dozen times in the last 40 years of his career. Starting in 1976, with the New Tony Williams Lifetime . Then, in Germany a few times. One show in particular stood out...i think 1986. Touring with Stanley Clarke, they played in Nuremberg, at the SportsPlatz where the infamous rally was held. The stage was in an old bombed out Nazi bunker that happened to have great acoustics, with the roof blown off... I know...insane. There were maybe 50 people in the crowd, and watching Stanley and Allan duel with each other .. well, the crowd was electrified. I had perfected this Tarzan yell, and let it out during the applause. The band got a kick out of it. They were staying at a hotel near my office, so a group of friends drank and dined with them all night long. More than 10 years later, i saw Allan for the last time, and he remembered the whole thing. Such a sweet and humble man. You could discuss anything with him. I cried when learning of his passing..
Great story thanks for sharing. Also thanks for watching.
Holdsworth, McLaughlin and Segovia are my three favorites.
Can’t really argue with that list. Thanks for watching and the comment.
I had the honor of seeing Allan live four times. He was an exceptional musician who defies any analysis, and whose individuality and scales will still amaze in a hundred years, even though they are already being copied by entire hordes.
Thank you for this retrospective. The chronological sequence of the images in relation to the off-screen narration however is - sorry - completely chaotic. 😊
Thanks for watching and the comment. Sometimes it’s hard to find enough pictures to go with the narration.
Good little bio. Not sure how much is 'untold' but I'm being churlish. Thanks for keeping his story alive.
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That was excellent. Allan was a genius. Looking back I took him for granted like Jaco. Absolute brilliance. A true artist. I’m going to try and find a few of those recordings that I’ve yet to hear.
Thank you. He definitely was. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Been playing almost 30 years - Holdsworth seems to me as the most impressive.
He definitely took it to another level. Thanks for watching and the comment.
I was lucky enough to see a dozen of his performances over decades. Total awe. Genius. He is really missed.
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Great documentary
Thanks glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this! 🙏🏾
Thank you for watching.
Thank you 🔥🔥
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ALLAN HOLDSWORTHs PLAYING LEVEL & COMPOSITIONS ARE FAR BEYOND the other GREAT Guitarist !!
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A couple of albums you failed to mention that I think should be on the list as there is a lot of playing on them:
Riptyde
2004 - Sonic Undertow
K2 (K squared)
2005 - Book of the Dead
I particularly like Book of the Dead, a progressive rock album, which has some mind-blowing playing.
He also did lots of one-off solos for albums by bands like Atlantis, for example, and really did create a lot of music for us.
Thanks for the info. He had so many collaborations there are to many include them all. Thanks for watching.
He mesmerized Eddie Van Halen too. I've seen him perform live and he was the John Coltrane of guitar = Next Level stuff. Listen to Tony Williams "Red Alert" - RIP Legend.
Thanks for watching and the comment.
No footage??
Unfortunately there are copyright laws. I’m not 100% clear on the use of footage in my videos. So for now I just stay away from it.
Thanks for doing this. I was unaware of his work with Sherinian and the Levin based group so will search that stuff out. A couple of things - your pictures of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane were the wrong way round. Also Holdsworth's signature baritone is probably 28 inch rather than 38 which would put it far beyond a bass scale length.and far too long for a baritone register and even Alan's enormous hands :-).. He was an amazing musician and a true one off. Like Jeff Beck there's no one that does what he did or was immediately recognised by a couple of notes. His most accessible stuff is the work with UK and his excellent and brief work on the Level 42 material. There's a live recording of him with Level 42 from Hammersmith and it's amazing to hear him performing in a live setting with them. The world's a lesser place without him
Thank you for watching and the comment.
Allan had 3 baritone guitars: 34, 36 and 38 inches.
@@jotaerreito thanks for the info. Just found a video of him using the 38 inch. Comically large neck. Huge pitch range
@@pedalthang2079 Yeah! very long! My two 6-string basses have 34 and 35. Anthony Jackson's Fodera 36. Allan himself admitted that his 38 was very difficult to play.
Thanks for the info.
( BELIEVE IT .!. ) ALLAN IS BEYOND THE MOUNT EVEREST of Guitarist / EVEN if ( YOU ) dont get IT .!.
While I would definitely include Allan Holdsworth as among the greatest who has ever lived, the idea that there's a greatest is juvenile. There is no singular greatest, there is greatness. I only saw Alan perform live once and needless to say my mind was completely blown
I agree, best/ greatest is subjective. Thanks for the comment.
Not one of the most innovative guitar player, THE most innovative guitar player ever!
He was an amazing player. Thanks for watching and the comment.
H O L D S W O R T H 😳
He could play all the lost chords, and all the known chords that other players could not.
He had huge hands. He definitely was playing stuff I can’t no matter how much I practice
He is ET!
Reading his Wikipedia page in a monotone voice is low effort and doesn’t constitute an “untold story.”
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This sounds like an early version of AI.
Velvet Darkness
Yeah that was taken from a jam and he did not want it released, so I left it out.
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One of the greatest guitarists of the rock era lol
As if that's all he was
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Jack Cheese played a mean banjo. RIP Allan.
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The abingdon chasp
Holdsworth NEVER had a Steinberger Signature Model!!!
I read three different articles saying he did. Maybe it wasn’t an official model. He made great use of any and all guitars he used.
@@greatguitaristoftherockera2833 That is. They were Custom models made for him, but they were never signature models that were put up for sale.
I'd give you a thumbs up, but I'm pretty sure you're just reading off his wikipedia page.
Thank you England for Allan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, and Jeff Beck.