Paul Williams a boring singer? I think, he's brilliant and fits very well to the music. Just listen to him in THE THINGS YOU SEE. This is highly complicated stuff and he does his job perfectly
@@mettamoose5074 Amazingly when Allan played in 1984, with Jimmy on Bass, the people who where there the year before when Jeff Berlin played bass were yelling wheres Jeff, and Maybe even booing, I remember yelling HEY GIVE THIS BASS PLAYER A CHANCE, it kinda settled down after that. He Played Great, JEFF WHO???
I'm a huge Eric Johnson fan and though he never says it, I would swear he was influenced, at least to some extent, by Holdsworth. The use of exotic, world type open voicings on an ultra clean tone alternated with a cello/ sax like distorted tone. I often hear similar phrasing as well. But who knows, sometimes great minds think alike.
There's actually a quote from EJ to this very effect regarding Holdsworth's influence in the April 2008 issue of Guitar Player: “Allan’s beautiful and unique chord voicings have always had an impact on me. His approach to guitar is one of a kind. He pushes the limits of the boundaries of electric guitar, and his lead phrasing would make Charlie Parker smile. His playing is essential listening for any guitarist, of any style, so they can see that the only limits we have are the ones we put on ourselves.” -Eric Johnson
@@VajraProductions Wow, thanks for that. I usually hear Eric credit guys like Wes, Hendrix, Clapton, Chet & Jerry Reed but his musical knowledge is so deep that it's really no surprise. Besides, Holdsworth's talent was hard to avoid noticing. Btw, I think it's cool how both EVH and Eric incorporated some Holdsworth influence into their more mainstream/ less dissonant styles. Holdsworth can get a little too out there for me sometimes. However, I love this song. It sounds kinda like The Police with touches of Jazz thrown in. Cheers Bro!
@@t-boog2173 Holdsworth was definitely an acquired taste for me as well given how abstract his music can get, though I've long enjoyed this tune and Letters of Marque among others and in digging deeper I've come to appreciate what a great influence he's been on many of my favorite guitarists. Additionally, I've always heard similarities between Allan and Eric's clean tones in how sparkly clean and chorused they both tend to be.
The first time I ever heard Allan Holdsworth was live, on the Road Games tour. Me and a couple of my bandmates hung out an additional day after we had just played a weekend in Burlington VT. I saw in the local paper that Allan would be playing there that Sunday. Three of us stayed and were completely blown away. I don't think any of us could really understand yet what Allan was doing, but we knew that the band knew what they were doing. Chad Wackerman was unbelievably great, they all were. When we got there before the show, Allan was drinking a beer at the bar. It was a small club, held maybe 60 people. I don't think they made a penny, but afterwards I bought the record I realized they sounded live just like the record. Allan could do everything live that he did in the studio. One of the greatest shows ever. I saw him two more times and he was always amazing.
I saw them on the Road Games tour, and he stayed on stage and was willing to shake hands and talk with people for as long as they wanted. Very nice guy.
@2:10!!!!!!!!! My absolute all time favorite live recording of a Holdsworth tune because of that awesome crowd just in anticipation of his solo! They were screaming!!! As thy should be!!! Gives me chills and tears, FEROCIOUS rip grand master AH
Allan is hands-down the best improviser since John Coltrane. Met him pre-show a couple of years ago, he was very kind and almost pathetically grateful that people had come to see him. Nice to see someone that talented a little insecure instead of say, Yngwie.
What an artist, truly scales all his own. Allan played near here on that tour. very unique guy forever. we had a beer with him at the bar. a regular guy but, not on guitar he tore it up.
innovation, heroism, valor, speed, dexterity, perfection, articulation, pathos, melancholy sadness, through poverty, into brilliance, regardless, due to integrity, artistically determined virtuoso that is AH-100.
Actually to quote Allan when asked about hearing the solo's in his head: "I wish I could hear a solo in my head from the very first note to the very last, but they kind of go their own way. I choose a note to start my improvisation, and I go from there-just trying to make some melody or sense out of it. I often get into problems if I try to think ahead."
Bu buh duh dum Ba-da-da-da ba-da-da-da-da, ba-da-dum BUHM BUHM Badadadadadada BWEELEEDEEDEELEEDEEDEEDEEDEEDAADUM BA-DA-DA-DA-DA TADA! Dabadadaduuum I can see miles and miles awaaaaaayyyyy
After I heard Holdsworth's playing on "Road Games" I basically had to throw out everything I had come to believe about music and guitar playing. He totally redefined the voice on the instrument and after 25 years of listening to his music I'm still mesmerized
Yep, it's Chad. Incredible drummer that guy. Holdsworth is such an alien guitar player and I mean that in a good way. He plays music that my brain could never conceive of.
That whammy bar technique had an influence on Vai and his chromatic style worked it's way into Van Halens playing too. Check out the end solo of Drop Dead Legs.
i recently been going through a box of old guitar magazines, mostly from the 80s...usually b4 i hit the throne i grab one to peruse. Those magazines were a great learning tool for me...cool thing is now i can instantly hit youtube to ck out players i had only read about years ago. this is the first time i've ever heard alan holdsworth
@crazyedd123, Paul Williams was with Alan in the band Tempest. I had a couple of worn out copies of that one album they did together. I don't think it ever came out on CD.
Allan must have had a blind barber or used the FlowBee (definitely going for the Don Johnson '84 look)....Williams plugging Nike, although I question the choice of stripes (I think I wore the same shirt in the 5th grade) but, maybe he was going boating after the gig.....and Wackerman wearing those women's glasses sported by Bunny Brunel and Ray Gomez in the 70's.
Literally out of nowhere, just after casually half-grinning at Paul Williams for being his human capo, he just starts that solo in the most outrageous of ways with little to no effort at all. 😀
I figured Holdsworth fans would appreciate that sort of sarcasm. Hopefully some "got" it. Regarding the clip, I have to say that I can't express the greatness of Holdsworth's style and ability in words. His playing leaves me speechless.
It bogs my mind how he wasn’t taken care and looked after like he should have been. Not to say he was some guy with no personal skills but the second you listen to him and see that nobody was there for him wouldn’t you have picked up the baton and embraced his talent and looked after it. I know I would have. And so did Eddie. I hope they both never rest in piece. Both their music was something of greatness that should never sit, rest or do anything in peace.
Goddamn... i'm speechless... this music just phenomenal! I've only ever heard Allan with jens Johansson in Heavy Machinery ( ok and couple UK clips ) but this is ACE!
Holdsworth chord voicings are the best way to expand your stretch. Even so there are some that I'll never get because his fingers are so long, so I have to omit notes or find them on other strings, which of course destroys the effect of the chord. But he has definitely influenced my writing. With every listen I keep hearing new things. The man is just from another planet.
I have seen almost all holdsworth videos on youtube and I love the comments. Really cool people. But why do so many people call him Allen? Must be a typo:)
Has the CD for this ever been released? Three Sheets to the wind is a classic, and I sure would love to have a copy that didn't come off a cassette copy of a cassette copy ...
@PetarAtanasov87 yeah but he played with zappa 1st thats all i am saying zappa and holdsworth rock love them both they both have great taste in musicians picking only the best
After hearing a few Holdsworth vids I realized where a lot of players got their influences. For instance Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and even the guitarist from Meshuggah. I'm only guessing to based on the style and tone I hear in Alan's playing. I could be wrong I'll google it.
Yeah, you're right, "fuck jazz". After all, one must have a certain amount of musical intelligence to appreciate jazz, and we wouldn't want you to hurt yourself thinking about it!
I listen to Metheny McLaughlin Beck Connors Coryell EVH Satriani Govan and the like, the very greatest electric guitarists but imo Holdsworth Hendrix Shawn Lane are on a different level to everyone else
yeah man, same album.....same period..... I got the chords and stuff for 3 sheets and used to try and play it......from the book REACHING FOR THE UNCOMMON CHORD.....
Allan Holdworth, Mike Oldfield, Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin, Shawn Lane.....all incredible!!!!!! Genius musicians.
Paul Williams a boring singer? I think, he's brilliant and fits very well to the music. Just listen to him in THE THINGS YOU SEE. This is highly complicated stuff and he does his job perfectly
Paul Williams - phantastic singing!!!
Paul Williams absolutely demolished this live! Especially his vocals on Material Real. The studio version is not even close to Paul’s.
Paul Williams outstanding. Jack Bruce sang on the studio release.
What a bass. Mind blown. The tone is amazing.
Yep, that's my hero Jimmy Johnson! Favorite bassist ever!
It’s all in the touch and He is playing an Alembic Omega 5 String. A true Badass
@@mettamoose5074 Amazingly when Allan played in 1984, with Jimmy on Bass, the people who where there the year before when Jeff Berlin played bass were yelling wheres Jeff, and Maybe even booing, I remember yelling HEY GIVE THIS BASS PLAYER A CHANCE, it kinda settled down after that. He Played Great, JEFF WHO???
Can we talk about those (different) 4 chords transitions ?
0:47
1:17
3:15
Crazy each time I hear it !
I'm a huge Eric Johnson fan and though he never says it, I would swear he was influenced, at least to some extent, by Holdsworth. The use of exotic, world type open voicings on an ultra clean tone alternated with a cello/ sax like distorted tone. I often hear similar phrasing as well. But who knows, sometimes great minds think alike.
There's actually a quote from EJ to this very effect regarding Holdsworth's influence in the April 2008 issue of Guitar Player:
“Allan’s beautiful and unique chord voicings have always had an impact on me. His approach to guitar is one of a kind. He pushes the limits of the boundaries of electric guitar, and his lead phrasing would make Charlie Parker smile. His playing is essential listening for any guitarist, of any style, so they can see that the only limits we have are the ones we put on ourselves.” -Eric Johnson
@@VajraProductions Wow, thanks for that. I usually hear Eric credit guys like Wes, Hendrix, Clapton, Chet & Jerry Reed but his musical knowledge is so deep that it's really no surprise. Besides, Holdsworth's talent was hard to avoid noticing.
Btw, I think it's cool how both EVH and Eric incorporated some Holdsworth influence into their more mainstream/ less dissonant styles. Holdsworth can get a little too out there for me sometimes. However, I love this song. It sounds kinda like The Police with touches of Jazz thrown in. Cheers Bro!
@@t-boog2173 Holdsworth was definitely an acquired taste for me as well given how abstract his music can get, though I've long enjoyed this tune and Letters of Marque among others and in digging deeper I've come to appreciate what a great influence he's been on many of my favorite guitarists. Additionally, I've always heard similarities between Allan and Eric's clean tones in how sparkly clean and chorused they both tend to be.
Interesting comment indeed i quite agree
He's not about catchy melodies, Alan has always made his music the way he wants to, in all its strange ethereal beauty.
human capo. the ultimate subservient act.
And he is not even a Capo, he is just muting noises xD
that's paul gilbert
The first time I ever heard Allan Holdsworth was live, on the Road Games tour. Me and a couple of my bandmates hung out an additional day after we had just played a weekend in Burlington VT. I saw in the local paper that Allan would be playing there that Sunday. Three of us stayed and were completely blown away. I don't think any of us could really understand yet what Allan was doing, but we knew that the band knew what they were doing. Chad Wackerman was unbelievably great, they all were. When we got there before the show, Allan was drinking a beer at the bar. It was a small club, held maybe 60 people. I don't think they made a penny, but afterwards I bought the record I realized they sounded live just like the record. Allan could do everything live that he did in the studio. One of the greatest shows ever. I saw him two more times and he was always amazing.
I saw them on the Road Games tour, and he stayed on stage and was willing to shake hands and talk with people for as long as they wanted. Very nice guy.
@2:10!!!!!!!!! My absolute all time favorite live recording of a Holdsworth tune because of that awesome crowd just in anticipation of his solo! They were screaming!!! As thy should be!!! Gives me chills and tears, FEROCIOUS rip grand master AH
They were screaming at paul's incredible capo abilities
Same
Allan is hands-down the best improviser since John Coltrane. Met him pre-show a couple of years ago, he was very kind and almost pathetically grateful that people had come to see him. Nice to see someone that talented a little insecure instead of say, Yngwie.
oh man, how that solo starts.....just chills....
That is the coolest singer ever..
What a frontman!!
GIANT!
There will never be another him...never! just like there will never be another beethoven or charlie parker...
What an artist, truly scales all his own. Allan played near here on that tour. very unique guy forever. we had a beer with him at the bar. a regular guy but, not on guitar he tore it up.
These seem like chill guys to go on a road trip with. Best lineup. Love this song.
The singer is Paul Williams. He is simply brilliant...
That shirt did it for me.
What is he up to these days? I tried to search him but nothing comes up.
@@JohnCoctostan He passed sadly. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Williams_(British_singer)
...and our "special guest" star, Paul Giamatti on vocals! Joking!! I love this tune and performance! :)
That bass fill @ 0:12 🔥🔥🔥
Jimmy Johnson the greatest bass player of
all time
Agreed!!!!!!
it' Jeff Berlin, no?
innovation, heroism, valor, speed, dexterity, perfection, articulation, pathos, melancholy sadness, through poverty, into brilliance, regardless, due to integrity, artistically determined virtuoso that is AH-100.
This whole band is just way beyond great!
Actually to quote Allan when asked about hearing the solo's in his head: "I wish I could hear a solo in my head from the very first note to the very last, but they kind of go their own way. I choose a note to start my improvisation, and I go from there-just trying to make some melody or sense out of it. I often get into problems if I try to think ahead."
Great vocalist.
I can see why Fredrik Thordendal from Meshuggah would have his solos influenced by Allan..amazing stuff..
Bu buh duh dum
Ba-da-da-da ba-da-da-da-da, ba-da-dum
BUHM BUHM
Badadadadadada BWEELEEDEEDEELEEDEEDEEDEEDEEDAADUM
BA-DA-DA-DA-DA TADA! Dabadadaduuum
I can see miles and miles awaaaaaayyyyy
After I heard Holdsworth's playing on "Road Games" I basically had to throw out everything I had come to believe about music and guitar playing. He totally redefined the voice on the instrument and after 25 years of listening to his music I'm still mesmerized
RIP Allan, thanks for the music.
Holdsworth equals Excellence.
Allan and his men and his music always leave me speechless.amazing
Yep, it's Chad. Incredible drummer that guy. Holdsworth is such an alien guitar player and I mean that in a good way. He plays music that my brain could never conceive of.
That whammy bar technique had an influence on Vai and his chromatic style worked it's way into Van Halens playing too. Check out the end solo of Drop Dead Legs.
i recently been going through a box of old guitar magazines, mostly from the 80s...usually b4 i hit the throne i grab one to peruse. Those magazines were a great learning tool for me...cool thing is now i can instantly hit youtube to ck out players i had only read about years ago. this is the first time i've ever heard alan holdsworth
RIP Paul Williams.
some pf my favorite songs by Allen are vocal songs. Very cool. road games and Metal fatigue
@crazyedd123,
Paul Williams was with Alan in the band Tempest. I had a couple of worn out copies of that one album they did together. I don't think it ever came out on CD.
Allan must have had a blind barber or used the FlowBee (definitely going for the Don Johnson '84 look)....Williams plugging Nike, although I question the choice of stripes (I think I wore the same shirt in the 5th grade) but, maybe he was going boating after the gig.....and Wackerman wearing those women's glasses sported by Bunny Brunel and Ray Gomez in the 70's.
jazzpsalti: I love Allan's solo.
My trouble is, I can't find anything I DON'T like about Holdsworth. I'm very happy to have that problem, too.
The solo was killing ❤
Allan is in a class by himself. Shawn happily attended his university and worshiped Allan.
I LOVE the bass playing in this song.
Muchas gracias hermano!!
I really need this concert!
WHo else has he played with = Never heard of him ! He is unbelieveable !
I never realized 'til recently how much of an influence he had on Zappa. Great stuff!
"I was planning on going to the museum right after i sing in the matinee "
First of all, never realized Allan tapped. And 2, never knew Satriani ripped off Allan to write his "Midnight" piece. Wow
Foda demais !!! Esse cara é o último grande gênio da guitarra!
2:14 ARGHHHHHHHHHH..... THAT START... JIZZ
Literally out of nowhere, just after casually half-grinning at Paul Williams for being his human capo, he just starts that solo in the most outrageous of ways with little to no effort at all. 😀
Bro.. You just described this sooo perfectly. Love it. Ha
I figured Holdsworth fans would appreciate that sort of sarcasm. Hopefully some "got" it.
Regarding the clip, I have to say that I can't express the greatness of Holdsworth's style and ability in words. His playing leaves me speechless.
This footage was made before i was even born
These ladies and gentleman are road games. 2 water 2 water
It bogs my mind how he wasn’t taken care and looked after like he should have been. Not to say he was some guy with no personal skills but the second you listen to him and see that nobody was there for him wouldn’t you have picked up the baton and embraced his talent and looked after it. I know I would have. And so did Eddie. I hope they both never rest in piece. Both their music was something of greatness that should never sit, rest or do anything in peace.
Goddamn... i'm speechless... this music just phenomenal! I've only ever heard Allan with jens Johansson in Heavy Machinery ( ok and couple UK clips ) but this is ACE!
Holdsworth chord voicings are the best way to expand your stretch. Even so there are some that I'll never get because his fingers are so long, so I have to omit notes or find them on other strings, which of course destroys the effect of the chord. But he has definitely influenced my writing. With every listen I keep hearing new things. The man is just from another planet.
a great album its shows what alan can do ti would be great if they did another album together
Wish I could have seen him live. He came to Vancouver, but I wasn't yet a fan.
Love the loose vocals on this version. Paul Williams sounds great.
Excellent, as ever...
for me, this is his best period.....
damn that was good to hear again...thanks beatallica.
Vocalist is Paul Williams (Juicy Lucy original band and Hiseman's Colliseum).Great singer -very underrated).Vinnie on drums?
that was sick for the singer to go mute the strings for him, that was so smart
Big Love.
Rest, Allan.
The sound coming from that stringed instrument is not possible today
@54321seb It is the last song on Holdsworth's I.O.U.-Album. But you can find it on UA-cam as well...
hmmm fusion singing. pretty cool. allen holdsworth......freaking amazing ^^
he needs to bring out a new album with singer this track rocks great album
i actually have this. it's an unofficial bootleg called IOU Live that paul wiliams (the singer) put out.
0:36 Holdsworth playing a power chord?!
I finally found what I ought to study!!!!
Good fucking luck
Beautiful
I have seen almost all holdsworth videos on youtube and I love the comments. Really cool people. But why do so many people call him Allen? Must be a typo:)
Or Alan
cuz that's his name and that's how it's spelt ?
Eh ...David. Its Allan not Allen:) And I am sorry but that is how it is spelt right? Read my comment again:)
Sorry Nick, my mistake. I thought you were referring to something else. I've seen him referred to as Alan also. :)
No problem David:) Glad to meet a person that likes Holdsworth. Your automatically a friend of mine :)
I agree completely. I didn't realise Chad could play that quietly. I thought he must have died halfway through the song!
The coolest part at 1:45 when Paul Williams holds the strings down on the first fret like a human capo! Don't think current singers would do that...
Has the CD for this ever been released? Three Sheets to the wind is a classic, and I sure would love to have a copy that didn't come off a cassette copy of a cassette copy ...
love wackerman’s use of chimes here
@Paiste01 i think it's paul williams. there's not much about him on the internet, i think he only did work on 1/2 of holdsworth's albums
@PetarAtanasov87 yeah but he played with zappa 1st thats all i am saying
zappa and holdsworth rock
love them both
they both have great taste in musicians picking only the best
i love the way he starts out his solo at 2:13.
That was the EP "Road Games"
After hearing a few Holdsworth vids I realized where a lot of players got their influences. For instance Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and even the guitarist from Meshuggah. I'm only guessing to based on the style and tone I hear in Alan's playing. I could be wrong I'll google it.
I had to go out and buy a new laptop because that guitar solo lit my other one on fire *bows to Allan Holdsworth*
@1kydde2 it has a strap but the neck end of the strap is attached on the back of the guitar.
Love the singer damping Allen's strings for him at 1:45
Yeah, you're right, "fuck jazz". After all, one must have a certain amount of musical intelligence to appreciate jazz, and we wouldn't want you to hurt yourself thinking about it!
The Flash . . stupid person doesnt get it hehe
Who plays bass guitar in this live video? Awesome also!
@rogerthehat
you should search for it on Deezer. it might be there in the Allan Holdsworth stuff
@GameLevelEditor ...Don't forget Eddie Van Halen too. He idolizes Holdsworth. ;-)
Brilliant
The Maestro...RIP!!!
rip allan holdsworth :-(
and once again, allan holdsworth IS NOT A JAZZ ARTIST. He is FUSION!
I listen to Metheny McLaughlin Beck Connors Coryell EVH Satriani Govan and the like, the very greatest electric guitarists but imo Holdsworth Hendrix Shawn Lane are on a different level to everyone else
yeah man, same album.....same period.....
I got the chords and stuff for 3 sheets and used to try and play it......from the book REACHING FOR THE UNCOMMON CHORD.....
Amazing solo, as we're used to with Allan, but still amazing.
No wonder he's amazing - that's Paul Williams of Juicy Lucy fame! Holdsworth is incredible!
Any more videos of this show!?
does anyone still have panic staion
it was great
i know it can't be uploaded to youtube
but you send a link
legato craziness!!!!
@PetarAtanasov87 they are booth great thats it for me they rock and i think they are cool