Heard his 'Warning Sign' solo and fills, realized right then ... this guy a total genius. Taking big brain fusion and phrasing it into melodic instant accessible tunes you can whistle after the first listen. True master.
I was lucky enough to know Alan and played keyboards on a few tracks with him in the 1980's (via my great friend and great vocalist Susan Thomas, now also sadly passed). He was a genius guitar player with a real mastery and finesse that I have not heard surpassed. RIP Alan. So sorely missed. Save a seat at the bar for us.
One of my favourite players, amazing phrasing, tone and musicianship. Who would have known he'd leave this planet only a few years after all his amazing work during the mid 80s. Still listening and inspired by your playing Alan, RIP.
Without any shadow of a doubt Alan Murphy was one of the most underrated guitarist's of his generation. Go listen to the solo on Go West's track 'Haunted', pure genius, feel , control, originality. R.I.P.
Alan Murphy R.I.P..... A criminally underrated guitar player as you say. I just did a cover of Alans solo from "Haunted"..... I couldn't get anywhere near his phrasing and feel. Amazing and unique player!
Fantastic talent and gentle warm personality. Memories of Clifton gardens in Maida Vale where you introduced me to a real Hi Fi system, Stravinsky’s Firebird I seem to remember!
Down the Cricketers by the Oval and the Bull and Gate, Kentish Town, great nights, great playing from the band, totally unforgettable. Going to play my copy tomorrow, cheers
lol at 2.22.. isn't that the guitar riff from Cheech & Chongs band in Up in smoke..'mama talka to me use to tell me how to live... but i never use to listen cos my head is like a sieve! da da da, da da da, da da daaaa
@@andym28 Allan was asked by Gary H to fill in also as a tribute to Alan M who idolised Holdsworth.....plus the money was excellent compared to small jazz rock venues Holdsworth would have been playing for all those years. I read that Allan made more $$$ with a dozen shows with L42 than in a normal year.
Holdsworth rated him. And that’s all you need really!
Heard his 'Warning Sign' solo and fills, realized right then ... this guy a total genius. Taking big brain fusion and phrasing it into melodic instant accessible tunes you can whistle after the first listen. True master.
I was lucky enough to know Alan and played keyboards on a few tracks with him in the 1980's (via my great friend and great vocalist Susan Thomas, now also sadly passed). He was a genius guitar player with a real mastery and finesse that I have not heard surpassed. RIP Alan. So sorely missed. Save a seat at the bar for us.
This guy was one of the best. I remember being totally shocked when I heard he’d passed away.
One of my favourite players, amazing phrasing, tone and musicianship. Who would have known he'd leave this planet only a few years after all his amazing work during the mid 80s. Still listening and inspired by your playing Alan, RIP.
Fantastic guitar player. Sadly missed. RIP buddy.
Without any shadow of a doubt Alan Murphy was one of the most underrated guitarist's of his generation. Go listen to the solo on Go West's track 'Haunted', pure genius, feel , control, originality. R.I.P.
A brilliant player. Few people had that touch and colour in their playing. A Murphy solo always made you sit up and listen.
Alan Murphy R.I.P..... A criminally underrated guitar player as you say. I just did a cover of Alans solo from "Haunted"..... I couldn't get anywhere near his phrasing and feel. Amazing and unique player!
Fantastic talent and gentle warm personality. Memories of Clifton gardens in Maida Vale where you introduced me to a real Hi Fi system, Stravinsky’s Firebird I seem to remember!
Saw them Live many times...Unforgettable talents!!
Best band in London at that time...Respect
Down the Cricketers by the Oval and the Bull and Gate, Kentish Town, great nights, great playing from the band, totally unforgettable.
Going to play my copy tomorrow, cheers
Wonderful artist. Rip fella
amazing alan murphy
Inspirational style.........probably my all time favourite guitar player
Mine also , an absolute amazing talent .
what a greate guitar player sounds lovely 👌Alan Myrphy is the real king.
what a man alan murphy was rip
Best guitar ever
SWEET!!!
Saw Alan with Level42 right at the end. Thought he looked Ill then.
Never underrated by me.....
lol at 2.22.. isn't that the guitar riff from Cheech & Chongs band in Up in smoke..'mama talka to me use to tell me how to live... but i never use to listen cos my head is like a sieve! da da da, da da da, da da daaaa
Ha your right, it must have been a nod to it as its far to close I think to be coincidence .
His influences reek of allan holdsworth fantastic guitar player
Hence why Holdsworth took his gig with level 42 when he passed.
@@andym28 Allan was asked by Gary H to fill in also as a tribute to Alan M who idolised Holdsworth.....plus the money was excellent compared to small jazz rock venues Holdsworth would have been playing for all those years. I read that Allan made more $$$ with a dozen shows with L42 than in a normal year.