I played guitar professionally for 12 years in Philadelphia, my band opened for some major acts, and I've seen virtually most of the great players of my generation. However, hands down, Allen Hinds has to be the most fluid, melodic, and ass kicking guitarist I've ever seen. What a player!
That boy could always play the hell out of a guitar, any guitar. Used to see/hear him play with Sailor in Montgomery, AL, back about 1980-ish. Happy to learn he’s still out there and so well regarded. He deserves to be.
mattchurchill Yea, Allen is really excellent. Wondering why is he playing in these loungy venues / gigs with the loungy act with a lady singer that can barely sing. Must be good pay !
MrDavemiley It's just fun ... a nice casual environment to play with really super talented friends. No money can buy that. And ... that lady singer is a crazy talented singer ... she's recorded on so many legendary albums with so many of the top recording artists.
I have listen a few times...The seductive "magic" that transpires between Hinds and Lewis on this piece...is beautiful... usually the drummer and the bassist 'pace' a group...but ...Allen's a true "leader"...his sensitivity and ability to "transition" , and surrender to the moment/mood is uncanny...like few I've ever experienced...(drummer's a bit 'strong' )...the acoustics kinda...so so...but piece is sweet none the less...thanks for the share...
I played guitar professionally for 12 years in Philadelphia, my band opened for some major acts, and I've seen virtually most of the great players of my generation. However, hands down, Allen Hinds has to be the most fluid, melodic, and ass kicking guitarist I've ever seen. What a player!
go birds
That boy could always play the hell out of a guitar, any guitar. Used to see/hear him play with Sailor in Montgomery, AL, back about 1980-ish. Happy to learn he’s still out there and so well regarded. He deserves to be.
Not only can he tear it up, but proves he's got the "touch" as well.
Allen is indeed one of those all around masters ... tone and touch and melodic everything!
What a great video! I’m a huge Allen Hinds admirer. And here the whole band is wonderful. Maxayn Lewis is spectacular!! Thank you!
Hinds steals my heart.
You ain't the only one!
Why have I not come across this fantastic guitar player before? He is outstanding....such a class player.
I keep coming back to this. What an outstanding player.
mattchurchill We so agree with you ... Allen is crazy good!
mattchurchill Yea, Allen is really excellent. Wondering why is he playing in these loungy venues / gigs with the loungy act with a lady singer that can barely sing. Must be good pay !
MrDavemiley It's just fun ... a nice casual environment to play with really super talented friends. No money can buy that. And ... that lady singer is a crazy talented singer ... she's recorded on so many legendary albums with so many of the top recording artists.
Well said. I play a few extremely laid back gigs myself ! You are just such an awesome player. I want for you to have the most awesome gigs !
for me, the elegance in the world of guitar...
greetings from Spain
For us as well!
The name of the song is happier than the Morning Sun it's from the LP talking book by Stevie Wonder
What a great guitar solo !!!!! So melodic....Allen is an incredible player !
i LOVE the playng of Allen Hinds ! Sharing a great sense of melody with amazing legato technique
This solo… ❤️
Happy Then The Morning Sun ! Stevie !
beautiful guitar melody
No words....just so damn good
We agree!
Such a great performance! Thanks for posting it :)
Really cool to see him outside of the fusion genre, nice post of a great player.
Ben Fletcher Yeah ... it's awesome watching Allen stepping out of his usual stuff. But I'll watch him rake leaves ... so I'm a little biased. Ha!
Just too cool , I love this
Wow! That was really smooth guitar playing:-)
Yeah ... Mr Allen Hinds is one of the smoothest!
please upload more vids!
We have a bunch more Allen Hinds stuff coming ... including more videos from this night and others!
That's a masterfull solo !
We agree!
Allen Hinds is also a huge influence to Greg Howe and many other amazing guitar players. Listen this song it is easy to see why Hinds is a monster.
How. How, dammit. How to accomplish that level of sound? damn!
The Greatness is here!!!
Certainly a great musician and a great guitarist...the best legato player!!!
lovely chord fiddling !
I love this video .... Allen and Donald are good friends. Can you tell me what camera you used for this footage? It looks great
right at 4:04 that person got in front of the camera at such a bad time :( AH style line FTW.
Ha! ... yeah ... it was an interesting night ... of people carelessly running in front of the camera. If walls could talk. :)
Great, thank you for posting.
Glad you liked ... stick around we got lot's more Allen Hinds videos!
I have listen a few times...The seductive "magic" that transpires between Hinds and Lewis on this piece...is beautiful... usually the drummer and the bassist 'pace' a group...but ...Allen's a true "leader"...his sensitivity and ability to "transition" , and surrender to the moment/mood is uncanny...like few I've ever experienced...(drummer's a bit 'strong' )...the acoustics kinda...so so...but piece is sweet none the less...thanks for the share...
Damn. Captivating
Youghp Cornejo indeed we agree!
great colors in vid whad you use to shoot that ? don't mind me askin thanks
+Jack Frost Thanks man ... canon 5d mark ii with a 85mm 1.2 lens
Great player great person.
Great player ... even better person!
Awesome Thanks!!
Thanks for the comment! Allen is awesome indeed!
Awesome!
Awesome indeed!
Awe this made my day :)
Allen's playing can make that happen!
Really awesome playing what's this tune?
Allen's playing really is a treat to hear. The song is "Happier than the Morning Sun" by Stevie Wonder!
thanks! XD
Allen is monster player
Does anyone know the name of this song?
Happier than the morning sun, a Stevie Wonder song.
Excellent arrangement...comping and solo are ridiculous. AH is one guy I would love to see live.
Awesome.
Allen Hinds is the man!
Perfeito som de ambiente de bar. Gostei...
Is he using a pick?
que lindo
Anyone who knows the pedal he uses on 0:12?
+Thomas Couperus I'm guessing it's an Arion chorus. I think I've seen one on his board before.
guitar solos starts at 3:36
cool I just shot a vid of Hinds recent amazing artist thx
I like guitar playing here, but not vocal. I think I listened this Allen Hinds first time today.
she is out of tune
but she has so much soul! She is amazing! This is not the best clip for her singing. But Allen crushes it as always!
allen is amazing. thats true