The most haunting and at the same time otherworldly guitarist in the history of modern music. AH has set the bar beyond the grasp of even the most proficient jazz/ fusion players. What saddens me is that it will take his passing for the world to realize that a giant in the vein of Coltrane, Miles Davis, etc was here....AH is the future. if there is one.
Allan Holdsworth was a visionary artist. I don't see anyone else being able to look down the path he set let alone trying to walk a small portion of it
I was doubting at first because I know AH always used the Delap even though he had a Carvin endorsement. But holy heck, the new Carvin HH1 sounds SICK. I hope he finally uses his Carvin for every show and not just when Carvin is watching.
@jamesedwardtheobald well here anyway, I think allan has some really nice interactions with bruner--even put a smile on his face, am I right? I think bruner does bring change up the mix in a positive way, and I'm personally excited to see him with allan if they're still playing together when allan comes to the east coast.
@jamesedwardtheobald from what I know, he's beleaguered by very exacting standards on himself. Have you noticed that he's developed a whole new repertoire of facial expressions in latter years? On a positive note, I agree with Timotheedle -Bruner puts a smile on his face and he appears to be less serious at times.
@jamesedwardtheobald I think it depends on his mood--the last show I went to, allan had a few problems or mistakes in his playing, apologized to chad a couple times and apparently had some tech problems before the show, and he was gone as soon as the show finished. I don't want to say it's right, but it's almost like he's too down to earth--like he would have been embarrassed to confront the fans after such a "terrible" show. just a thought---
@jamesedwardtheobald Well, consider that McLaughlin is 70 but he looks healthier than Holdsworth. Actually, I don't really care about people's personal habits -it's entirely up to them, but as for the age thing, it's irrational -no amount of longevity will allay those fears, not even a millennium. Holdsworth looks like someone who carries a heavy burden- maybe it's just his proclivity, or at least how it appears? Love him though.
The most haunting and at the same time otherworldly guitarist in the history of modern music. AH has set the bar beyond the grasp of even the most proficient jazz/ fusion players. What saddens me is that it will take his passing for the world to realize that a giant in the vein of Coltrane, Miles Davis, etc was here....AH is the future. if there is one.
Yes indeed. Well he has now passed and the rest remains to be seen.
Allan Holdsworth was a visionary artist.
I don't see anyone else being able to look down the path he set let alone trying to walk a small portion of it
SAD BUT TRUE, MY FRIEND.
The drummer is Ronald Brunner Jr. I was at this Kessler show and Allan announced his name, but I hadn't heard of him before this.
One of a kind ,
that sound🫨
I never tire of hearing Allan play. Thanks for this very nice posting. Thanks for the music Allan.
BLISS IN AUDIO ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was doubting at first because I know AH always used the Delap even though he had a Carvin endorsement. But holy heck, the new Carvin HH1 sounds SICK. I hope he finally uses his Carvin for every show and not just when Carvin is watching.
how amazing is this comment now..
LOL Thanks man, that was a rare treat!!
i love his style in these later shows. more trippy and rock like. loose precision and expressive. killer guitar sound, heavy band.
look at the polish on the back of the guitar neck wow
A one man orchestra!
RON!!!! NONE OTHER!!!
Thank you for posting.
@jamesedwardtheobald
well here anyway, I think allan has some really nice interactions with bruner--even put a smile on his face, am I right? I think bruner does bring change up the mix in a positive way, and I'm personally excited to see him with allan if they're still playing together when allan comes to the east coast.
The master.... Awesome vid, thanks for posting!
super!
@jacquilavande its Ronald Brunner Jr.
@jamesedwardtheobald
from what I know, he's beleaguered by very exacting standards on himself.
Have you noticed that he's developed a whole new repertoire of facial expressions in latter years? On a positive note, I agree with Timotheedle -Bruner puts a smile on his face and he appears to be less serious at times.
Hey man, please do share that video with the whistler, hehehe!!!?
ah, it seems that it's the first time i hear Allan to play natural harmonics.
@jamesedwardtheobald I think it depends on his mood--the last show I went to, allan had a few problems or mistakes in his playing, apologized to chad a couple times and apparently had some tech problems before the show, and he was gone as soon as the show finished. I don't want to say it's right, but it's almost like he's too down to earth--like he would have been embarrassed to confront the fans after such a "terrible" show.
just a thought---
Nobody comes close.
by the way--- oh my god
So who is the amazing drummer, anyone know?
@jamesedwardtheobald
Such is life. That shit you've got to deal with.
Does he still smoke?
btw, do you think that's the latest canton guitar??
i love you haha look at the impact he had on the guitar world
@jamesedwardtheobald
Well, consider that McLaughlin is 70 but he looks healthier than Holdsworth.
Actually, I don't really care about people's personal habits -it's entirely up to them, but as for the age thing, it's irrational -no amount of longevity will allay those fears, not even a millennium. Holdsworth looks like someone who carries a heavy burden- maybe it's just his proclivity, or at least how it appears? Love him though.
i hope he's not losing dexterity in his picking hand, i saw him do some sweeps here. A BIG holds worth no no.
you are a good person i love you
I'm sorry to say I do tire of Holdsworth. We need some new stuff!!!