I'm glad you are in my camp. This guy was the greatest guitarist that ever lived and I still have not recovered from his loss. I believe history will be very kind to this wonderful genius that lived among us!
Tom Quinn There has been a lot of talk about the greatness of one's thinking mind lately, with the advent and subsequent rise of the controversial psychologist Jordan B Peterson. In light of all this, I think it's also worth to put forth Allan Holdsworth as perhaps the greatest thinking _musical_ mind of our time. I can't for the moment recall a single non-classically educated musician at the time of his death that distinguished themselves as so creatively talented, sincere and different. Although Allan was a quiet man who shunned the spotlight and has not left many spoken or written accounts of his own, it is undeniable that a lot of innovative thinking went on in his musical mind. Concepts of harmony and the interaction between voices therein, the rhythm which naturally gravitates together like microorganisms by the force of nature. It is not simply the product of schools of musical compliance. It seems as if if Allan was a student of mathematics, he would not have been given his problems, but let see the answers and from them construed the problems in his own language. A language that most pleasantly bridged the borders between him and his craft. Enthused in linguistics and musicology, this something fascinates me greatly. We mature human language convergingly with the intent of aesthetic beauty and simplicity by relevance. Pronouns (a word of itself) such as _him_ and _he_ are shorter than today's dictionary.com highlight _omnishambles,_ because they are simply much more relevant. You can imagine a non-human language where monosyllabic sounds such as _him_ and _he_ meant things like "the process of outwardly oscillating movement" and "a colour of the wavelength median of two other colours", and no concept of pronouns. It is the same as what Americans try to do when abbreviating everything, which the logographic Chinese and Japanese can not. The only proper way to conceptualise things naturally, as is practiced to this day by (probably all of) the world's smartest people, is to unlearn the old conventions and relearn them in the form of a new (mental) language, so that the conceptual domains can be discriminated between. And in doing so isolating that state of mind from the noise of the world in the way it has been communicated, but never facilitated to us from birth. In the instructional video with him from '92, he talks about how he approached scales. It immediately becomes apparent that when someone has such an unusual (albeit not entirely new) perspective on how they should be playing their instrument, neither traditional notation nor such methods of thinking or technique will suffice. For all practical purposes, however, Allan's method is perhaps not the best. It happens I doubt myself in this, as one should, whether he should have taught it commercially. Intervallic permutations and resymbolisations provide a very insightful, but narrow way of looking at improvising and composing. It ought to be studied with intent and reinterpreted academically, not only bought for consumption. But for his musical contributions, he should be memorialised, despite his wishes of no such thing. It is simply too frightening to think what would happen if he was forgotten and his works and mind with him. Long live the otherworldly alien. As the world moves on, we will never see someone like him again. His labour is our heritage.
@@___xyz___ dude, like could you imagine transcribing (on guitar) everything he has played?I feel like the things he played aren't even available on my guitar.But somewhere,they are!..... hope you are well God loves you deeply Shalom 🎸 🔊🏞️⛰️🏔️✨🎇🎆🎊🎉🎈🐕
One of my favorite Holdsworth tunes. Whoever thought you could say so much in one guitar solo? Conversely, the theme is so straightforward and simple but has so much melodic, harmonic and emotional weight that it is a more than fitting place to arrive at after such a blazing introduction. Just before the theme is first played, it's like Holdsworth is experiencing "glossolalia" on his guitar, stops himself in mid utterance and sets up the theme with two passionate statements. Then in comes the theme to remind you why you're here.
Been listening to Allan for over 35 years, this is a fantastic song, I agree the first 3 minutes are of incredible and shocking beauty, thanks for posting. Also very very sad for his passing away, a true master and genius, his chords are so moving to my ears.....tears rolling down.
Gentullio (Tullio) Campagnolo (26 August 1901 - 3 February 1983) was an Italian racing cyclist and inventor who patented the quick release skewer, as well as founder of the revered bicycle component company Campagnolo.Many of cycling's greatest champions have used Campagnolo components.
Also of interest: The "Tullio" phenomenon; consists of dizziness induced by sound. For example, use of one's own voice or a musical instrument. It occurs mainly in four ear conditions: perilymph fistula, Meniere's syndrome, post fenestration surgery, and vestibulofibrosis. Meniere's syndrome is the most common because of its relatively high prevalence.
this was the first track I ever heard by St. Allan Holdsworth. you can bet I was instantly hooked:D simply heavenly! one thing that many people can't understand, is that Holdsworth's playing is not about playing just fast - is just THIS music he's composing!!!
I've been listening to him for 40+ yrs, but I just discovered this tune recently. I'm speechless...everything after that incredible solo is anticlimax. Transcendent beauty! One of the greatest artists that ever lived!
One my all time fave AH compositions!! Definitely one of his best solos and a great example of his signature effortless elegant lyrical melodic beauty and outrageous chops while playing over a cycle of complex and rapidly changing chords. He was the greatest!
Allan Holdsworth's music gives me a peace of mind in body and spirit, I feel as if I've died and gone to heaven or a place full of everlasting ecstasy and fulfillment. That's what I love so much about music is being able to develop an incredibly unique technical approach to the guitar that no other human being in mankind ever did. And that's exactly what Holdsworth's intentions came to be, he developed a linear, legato style of playing and sophisticated approach to chord progressions.
A tear comes to my eye every time I think about him being gone. I honestly can't believe it. He was gigging one moment, and the next... Such an unparalleled human being. Why did he have to go so soon?
Far as i know,Allan was a Teacher at Guitar Institute back in 1983,as then and now a Master at Jazz and Fuzion and his cord structure is right on in everything he does,always will have a passion for Allan`s Music as it is always timeless !
RIP, man this song will always have a special place in my heart. I can't describe how it makes me feel, or the harmony. But its something ill remember till the day I die.
Agree there are certain moments very often final moments of a solo that are so beautiful house of mirrors three sheets in the wind also some live performances andy(bob)yates
Allan has always used .08's on his regular tension/tuned guitars to this day. I booked him last year and have roadied for him 3 times in the past. I held both of his guitars and am a guitar player myself. Definitely .08's
I 100% agree. There are people who appear to be turned off when listening to AH on the comment sections of other posts. However, I do not think that they take the time to actually listen with their hearts and minds as I think there is something very universal and wonderful despite the complexity of his compositions
@Brianguitarshred, it is not true that Allan never used .008 strings. He used, as one of the guitars on Hard Hat Area, a Delap Steinberger and played it with La Bella .008 - .038 strings. I bought the guitar from Allan and still own it. I lent it back to him for him to record again and when I came to pick up the guitar, it had .008-.038s on it. I don't doubt he possibly used a variety of string guages, but he definitely used .008s.
I love .008 gauges, use Thomastik Infeld .008 "power brights" on my 1986 MIJ Fender Strat (w/ Kahler Spyder trem) and it plays and sounds like nothing else. .008s are amazing, the tone, control, effortless of playing at unmatched, especially with the Thomastiks.
Yes..absolutely true..Allan had a VERY light touch with the action set up as close to parallel to the frets as possible...and when you think of how quickly he he jumps through wildly spread out voicings ...you can realize how difficult it is to hit the chord while worrying about pressing down...!
Even Holdsworth finds his own stuff difficult to play and if you ever hear his musicians speak about his music, you would know, I am saying this because I have spoken to Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman and Jimmy Haslip! No bro, Allans music is NOT easy shit! :)
Funnilly enough I'd heard a lot of stuff I thought was just scales being run back and forth. Then I got to hear 'Bundles', thought that it was just scales and stuff as before, and then it suddenly clicked when I could feel Allan changing gears halfway through a solo and it blew my mind..... I got it there and then, but I totally see how anyone could say that its just notes played very fast etc.
Allan, for me was best suited on his gigantic baritone guitar. It had such more depth if tone and of course low notes as if it were an 8 string. The meastro the master rip
Eu respeito o sentimento de todos, a reverencia respeitosa ... mas não entendo o porquê de tanto R.I.P. nos comentários, pois Allan não morreu. Allan - ainda mais que o Di Mello - é imorrível.
I think it's funny that when someone mentions digit envy, only in Allan's case are they referring to his fingers! LOL! I know we're not focusing on technique here. But the man's fingers span half the friggin neck for Pete's sake! No need to sweep pick or tap at all! Just as well. All that sweeping and tapping crap starts to sound like etudes after a while anyway.
@bluezenith9 Hahahaha but yea, due to extreme frustration of not able to play Holdsworth stuff, I am back to playing straight 4/4 rock on my Ibanez ^_^
@bluezenith9 Err! I guess there was pun intended which unfortunately you dint understand, if you think I am ungrateful, check my videos and of course my username
The guy is ok. He's no Vernon Reid though. Also why so much praise for a guy who never won one award in his career? Not even 1 Grammy. Shit even talentless mumble rappers get Grammys. 🤷🏾♂️
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There just are no words to describe how truly special this song is. Long live the one and only ALLAN HOLDSWORTH.
ironic
I'm glad you are in my camp. This guy was the greatest guitarist that ever lived and I still have not recovered from his loss. I believe history will be very kind to this wonderful genius that lived among us!
Tom Quinn There has been a lot of talk about the greatness of one's thinking mind lately, with the advent and subsequent rise of the controversial psychologist Jordan B Peterson. In light of all this, I think it's also worth to put forth Allan Holdsworth as perhaps the greatest thinking _musical_ mind of our time. I can't for the moment recall a single non-classically educated musician at the time of his death that distinguished themselves as so creatively talented, sincere and different.
Although Allan was a quiet man who shunned the spotlight and has not left many spoken or written accounts of his own, it is undeniable that a lot of innovative thinking went on in his musical mind. Concepts of harmony and the interaction between voices therein, the rhythm which naturally gravitates together like microorganisms by the force of nature. It is not simply the product of schools of musical compliance. It seems as if if Allan was a student of mathematics, he would not have been given his problems, but let see the answers and from them construed the problems in his own language. A language that most pleasantly bridged the borders between him and his craft.
Enthused in linguistics and musicology, this something fascinates me greatly. We mature human language convergingly with the intent of aesthetic beauty and simplicity by relevance. Pronouns (a word of itself) such as _him_ and _he_ are shorter than today's dictionary.com highlight _omnishambles,_ because they are simply much more relevant. You can imagine a non-human language where monosyllabic sounds such as _him_ and _he_ meant things like "the process of outwardly oscillating movement" and "a colour of the wavelength median of two other colours", and no concept of pronouns. It is the same as what Americans try to do when abbreviating everything, which the logographic Chinese and Japanese can not. The only proper way to conceptualise things naturally, as is practiced to this day by (probably all of) the world's smartest people, is to unlearn the old conventions and relearn them in the form of a new (mental) language, so that the conceptual domains can be discriminated between. And in doing so isolating that state of mind from the noise of the world in the way it has been communicated, but never facilitated to us from birth.
In the instructional video with him from '92, he talks about how he approached scales. It immediately becomes apparent that when someone has such an unusual (albeit not entirely new) perspective on how they should be playing their instrument, neither traditional notation nor such methods of thinking or technique will suffice. For all practical purposes, however, Allan's method is perhaps not the best. It happens I doubt myself in this, as one should, whether he should have taught it commercially. Intervallic permutations and resymbolisations provide a very insightful, but narrow way of looking at improvising and composing. It ought to be studied with intent and reinterpreted academically, not only bought for consumption.
But for his musical contributions, he should be memorialised, despite his wishes of no such thing. It is simply too frightening to think what would happen if he was forgotten and his works and mind with him. Long live the otherworldly alien. As the world moves on, we will never see someone like him again. His labour is our heritage.
@@___xyz___ dude, like could you imagine transcribing (on guitar) everything he has played?I feel like the things he played aren't even available on my guitar.But somewhere,they are!..... hope you are well God loves you deeply Shalom 🎸 🔊🏞️⛰️🏔️✨🎇🎆🎊🎉🎈🐕
Allan Holdsworth never died, he became one with the universe.
Kosta Paunovic I have that same feeling listening to him
Allans music makes me feel our reality will one day dissolve and a big sign will show in the sky and say- "Level 2"
One of my favorite Holdsworth tunes. Whoever thought you could say so much in one guitar solo? Conversely, the theme is so straightforward and simple but has so much melodic, harmonic and emotional weight that it is a more than fitting place to arrive at after such a blazing introduction. Just before the theme is first played, it's like Holdsworth is experiencing "glossolalia" on his guitar, stops himself in mid utterance and sets up the theme with two passionate statements. Then in comes the theme to remind you why you're here.
Been listening to Allan for over 35 years, this is a fantastic song, I agree the first 3 minutes are of incredible and shocking beauty, thanks for posting. Also very very sad for his passing away, a true master and genius, his chords are so moving to my ears.....tears rolling down.
BTW does anybody know why this song is entitled Tullio?
Gentullio (Tullio) Campagnolo (26 August 1901 - 3 February 1983) was an Italian racing cyclist and inventor who patented the quick release skewer, as well as founder of the revered bicycle component company Campagnolo.Many of cycling's greatest champions have used Campagnolo components.
Also of interest: The "Tullio" phenomenon; consists of dizziness induced by sound. For example,
use of one's own voice or a musical instrument. It occurs mainly in four ear
conditions: perilymph fistula, Meniere's
syndrome, post fenestration surgery, and vestibulofibrosis. Meniere's syndrome
is the most common because of its relatively high
prevalence.
this was the first track I ever heard by St. Allan Holdsworth.
you can bet I was instantly hooked:D
simply heavenly!
one thing that many people can't understand, is that Holdsworth's playing is not about playing just fast - is just THIS music he's composing!!!
I've been listening to him for 40+ yrs, but I just discovered this tune recently. I'm speechless...everything after that incredible solo is anticlimax. Transcendent beauty! One of the greatest artists that ever lived!
Geordie Numata what's with the eulogy? The guy is still alive
:O
I didn't mean it as a eulogy at all but I see your point - should've said "one of the greatest artists of all time"
Then hopefully by now you will have listened to all of Hard Hat Area.
One my all time fave AH compositions!! Definitely one of his best solos and a great example of his signature effortless elegant lyrical melodic beauty and outrageous chops while playing over a cycle of complex and rapidly changing chords. He was the greatest!
that intro solo is possibly one of the greatest in history
Agreed!
Alexander Joshua Davis Not possible...IS!
@@jix3324 The freaking song is a straight up 6 minutes genius solo. That's my boy here Allan.
Allan Holdsworth's music gives me a peace of mind in body and spirit, I feel as if I've died and gone to heaven or a place full of everlasting ecstasy and fulfillment. That's what I love so much about music is being able to develop an incredibly unique technical approach to the guitar that no other human being in mankind ever did. And that's exactly what Holdsworth's intentions came to be, he developed a linear, legato style of playing and sophisticated approach to chord progressions.
Holdsworth's music leaves me amazed, but also completely relaxed.
around his peak, what a great player, no one like him.
Came out in the past but sounds like the future.
atemporal
I'm a fan of this genius
Yee same right here big hog
Of the 34,000 listens I've probably listened to 32000 of them!
And i, probably the rest 2000.
Dude there is an old invention. It's called pussy. Go out and get some.
A tear comes to my eye every time I think about him being gone. I honestly can't believe it. He was gigging one moment, and the next... Such an unparalleled human being. Why did he have to go so soon?
❤️
Hard Hat Area is my favorite Holdsworth recording
how can you not love this piece of music if you are not a fan of allan. it is absolutely beautiful. rest well my long time friend...!
Even though it means nothing I am proud to be the first to comment on this track. Are you serious? This song is monster! Beautiful even!
Rip you genius. Your music will always be incredible.
Far as i know,Allan was a Teacher at Guitar Institute back in 1983,as then and now a Master at Jazz and Fuzion and his cord structure is right on in everything he does,always will have a passion for Allan`s Music as it is always timeless !
Ronsanality, he was never a teacher.
so pleased to have seen Allan many times live...and the intense beauty of his music is still here for us forever.
RIP, man this song will always have a special place in my heart. I can't describe how it makes me feel, or the harmony. But its something ill remember till the day I die.
RIP Mr Holdsworth. You really were a genius.
The cover art for this album is so cool
It really is. It takes some time to understand what you’re looking at which is what I love. Matches the vibe I get from this song perfectly.
RIP Allan. You're one of a kind. Thank you
Wish I met Allan to say thankyou.
yes one of his best, and there are so many to choose from, thank you for this.
truly a musicians musician, everybody gets to show their chops, and holdsworth as always, is amazing
Really and with a lot of respect, I always thought that Allan came from another galaxy
2:38 the most beautiful thing allan has ever done
Make´s me cry gtheskater
disagree. I think low levels high stakes, snake oil, and hard hat area all reach greater hights. but it is beautiful
The two phrases leading to that top note 🧡tullio allan was proud of I blieve must of taken a lot of work lovely piece of music andy (bob)yates
Agree there are certain moments very often final moments of a solo that are so beautiful house of mirrors three sheets in the wind also some live performances andy(bob)yates
I love this song so much
Allan has always used .08's on his regular tension/tuned guitars to this day. I booked him last year and have roadied for him 3 times in the past. I held both of his guitars and am a guitar player myself. Definitely .08's
Lucky Man!!!
no one who hears this can naturally dislike it.
I 100% agree. There are people who appear to be turned off when listening to AH on the comment sections of other posts. However, I do not think that they take the time to actually listen with their hearts and minds as I think there is something very universal and wonderful despite the complexity of his compositions
Um dos melhores guitarristas do mundo.
Once i played this track in a loop 500 times or so while playing a videogame. broke all time highscore
Bro when I play 2k I just listen to Allan or ASMR lmao
Bro that's a awesome story
Thanks Eddie and Ted for wanting to bring Allan to a wider audience. Thank you Allan for not listening to them.
Stunning work.
@Brianguitarshred, it is not true that Allan never used .008 strings. He used, as one of the guitars on Hard Hat Area, a Delap Steinberger and played it with La Bella .008 - .038 strings. I bought the guitar from Allan and still own it. I lent it back to him for him to record again and when I came to pick up the guitar, it had .008-.038s on it. I don't doubt he possibly used a variety of string guages, but he definitely used .008s.
Allan also states that he uses .008s on his Steinbergers. He uses heavier string guages for other types of guitars.
+Eric Paulos Hey, for what record did you lend lim exactly?
I love .008 gauges, use Thomastik Infeld .008 "power brights" on my 1986 MIJ Fender Strat (w/ Kahler Spyder trem) and it plays and sounds like nothing else. .008s are amazing, the tone, control, effortless of playing at unmatched, especially with the Thomastiks.
He had 008s on the Kiesels he was using for the final shows.
Yes..absolutely true..Allan had a VERY light touch with the action set up as close to parallel to the frets as possible...and when you think of how quickly he he jumps through wildly spread out voicings ...you can realize how difficult it is to hit the chord while worrying about pressing down...!
Just amazing...
@gebass6 Ha ha... good one. That makes all "common" music look so simple and old... Keep it up
Even Holdsworth finds his own stuff difficult to play and if you ever hear his musicians speak about his music, you would know, I am saying this because I have spoken to Alan Pasqua, Chad Wackerman and Jimmy Haslip! No bro, Allans music is NOT easy shit! :)
Rest in peace Allan
Godly
Still the Best!
There's more ideas in like 30 seconds of this tune then four of my songs combined. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
0:49 = 2xM (Maximum Melody)
Mind Boggling Genius
Howcome I never liked Holdsworth music and now I just love it ? What just happened ??
+shipper66 Thats how it works. Its like eating strange foods for the first time.
Not to worry, it was bound to happen, sooner or later!!!
i'm there too. i think it's the songs you start on. i enjoyed this song because the musical ideas came out clearer to me.
Funnilly enough I'd heard a lot of stuff I thought was just scales being run back and forth. Then I got to hear 'Bundles', thought that it was just scales and stuff as before, and then it suddenly clicked when I could feel Allan changing gears halfway through a solo and it blew my mind..... I got it there and then, but I totally see how anyone could say that its just notes played very fast etc.
Now you are holdsworthy, congratulations
Stellar Parallax
Thanks Allan
Tullio ........great piece ... execution surprisingly linear
My life was very simple like any other lame human being, tell me why did you (Allan) come in my life and had to make it complicated...
Allan, for me was best suited on his gigantic baritone guitar. It had such more depth if tone and of course low notes as if it were an 8 string. The meastro the master rip
Eu respeito o sentimento de todos, a reverencia respeitosa ... mas não entendo o porquê de tanto R.I.P. nos comentários, pois Allan não morreu. Allan - ainda mais que o Di Mello - é imorrível.
Everyone who hates jazz has never heard Allan Holdsworth thats the motherfucking truth
Harrison Crutcher people who hate jazz are too stupid to understand it. Hate to sound like a snob, but it's true.
I love it. !
Thank you.
t.
I think it's funny that when someone mentions digit envy, only in Allan's case are they referring to his fingers! LOL! I know we're not focusing on technique here. But the man's fingers span half the friggin neck for Pete's sake! No need to sweep pick or tap at all! Just as well. All that sweeping and tapping crap starts to sound like etudes after a while anyway.
❤️
@bluezenith9 Hahahaha but yea, due to extreme frustration of not able to play Holdsworth stuff, I am back to playing straight 4/4 rock on my Ibanez ^_^
genial
Sadly missed .one of a kind AH
Yea something really wrong with my English bro since I come from a non native english speaking country! But thanks for the advice!
👍👍👍👍👍👍
I like it, what is this kind of music called?
Fusion (Jazz and Rock mix)
pavle vivec music from outer world / celestial music ?
+pavle vivec music way ahead of its time and the source/spring of inspiration for countless musicians. dancing vibrant audio colors.
+pavle vivec Channeling the musical mind of God
Allan holdsworth.
@bluezenith9 Thanks, no, I don't practice everyday, I am just an amateur!
Mr anti-cliche
@bluezenith9 Err! I guess there was pun intended which unfortunately you dint understand, if you think I am ungrateful, check my videos and of course my username
The guy is ok. He's no Vernon Reid though. Also why so much praise for a guy who never won one award in his career? Not even 1 Grammy. Shit even talentless mumble rappers get Grammys. 🤷🏾♂️
Kind of undermines the validity of a Grammy, doesn’t it.
Holdsworth is in the very upper echelon of art. Best British artist since Shakespeare.
You might want to check Allans bio again.
Britney Spears won awards - But she's still shit
You have much to learn about music