Allan Holdsworth Band feat. Jimmy Haslip & Gary Husband - Jarasum Jazz Festival

앨런 홀스워스 밴드 feat. 지미 하슬립, 게리 허스밴드 Allan Holdsworth Band feat.
Jimmy Haslip & Gary Husband - Devil Takes The Hindmost
2014. 10. 5(Sun) Jazz Island, Jarasum Int'l Jazz Festival
Allan Holdsworth (guitar)
Jimmy Haslip (bass)
Gary Husband (drums)

[@mikeschmelzer9733]

I think Holdsworth just heard music differently than anyone else.He heard something no one else could hear, and that is what he played for us.We lost a real treasure when he passed.

[@blizzbee]

No offence to you or him but.. how can I know if he play something wrong? The sound overall is kinda foggy blurry cloudy all the time and the solo note can jump and land on anywhere. I have nothing to hold on to. I know it's me, so I want to consult you (anyone) here.

[@joeymiller6544]

@@blizzbee I can feel where your coming from, but the whole point of jazz is to explore and revise our own evaluation of polymaths. To answer you question though, you can only hear what he is playing, not what he "wants" to play.

[@blizzbee]

@@joeymiller6544 does that mean there is no wrong??

[@joeymiller6544]

@@blizzbee Yes, it will only sound "wrong" when you feel that the sound has rejected your pallete.

[@paltamas7745]

Blizzbee R. Hold on to the bass line. Other than that - he might just be playing all the “wrong” notes . . thank got it sounds awesome !

[@Genesis817]

Rest in Peace Allan. Thank you very much for everything.

[@RobotChampionSC]

Amen

[@alfredstone7251]

Allan was 20 years ahead of his time and probably himself to. RIP

[@Subilon]

When did he die?

[@jbognap]

@@Subilon 1997

[@Subilon]

jbognap thanks mate

[@FusionHowie]

If you are reading this post you have awesome taste in music! Thanks for the musical vaccination. Peace from Detroit MI

[@jederepetition1004]

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[@dlxinfinite7098]

Peace from Philadelphia, Pa

[@lc4002]

You know what you're talking about. Glenwood, Il.

[@MK-ge2mh]

Southfield, MI

[@simonlawrie9215]

I don’t know about taste but this man has put me where I always wanted to be . Maybe we’ll meet there sometime , I hope ..

[@nasticanasta]

I've seen Allan 15 times from 1984 till the last time I saw him in concert about a year before he died...I talked with him every time, I even had dinner with him and the band, great humble man, awesome musician, I still miss him

[@TerekkiTerekki]

Lucky you

[@Guitfiddlejase]

Well I have been following Holdsworth since 1985...I’ve bought every album..every tape..CD..videotape..DVD..you name it. ..and I never got to see him. Not even once I envy you

[@templarseries]

Only saw him once, in Manchester 🇬🇧, I was intrigued by seeing him play synth axe on rock school. I figured anyone messing with electronic guitars had to be ahead of the game.

[@esp-music]

Just curious, does he stick around after shows? or do you talk while he's packing up? or before the show he's at the bar? Thank you!

[@danielsperry8114]

I've seen him 10 times but only had the chance to have a beer with him . The club in upstate NY only had 25 people all guitar players I'm guessing .

[@julos71]

Allan Holdsworth was not a simple jazz rock guitarist with velocity. His music will mark me forever

[@frenchfrysz6695]

Even Frank Zappa enjoyed his playing very much, its Hypnotizing to say the least. Holdsworth is the man!

[@ironpirites]

Allan Holdsworth's stature is just going to increase as time goes by. His development of his own stunning, consistent harmonic language plus the "strange beautiful music" he created with it are unprecedented for an individual instrumentalist. His mature style is as identifiable as the Blues. It will be interesting to see if other musicians follow him onto the strange musical terrain he discovered.

[@metalheadblues]

Most significant metal guitarist are influenced by Holdsworth. Thank God because metal would sound so one dimensional without his influence.

[@nuke97]

Holdsworth's legacy has crossed over to many in the modern progressive rock and metal genres. He is still being discovered by todays virtuosos.

[@markwilding3828]

I would agree with you. History only remember innovators and pioneers... not clones and imitators. The true greatness of any musician is best understood when seen in the context of the music of the day, when they emerged. Holdsworth, like musicians from Thomas Tallis to Hendrix, brought something unprecedented into the landscape they entered and left it changed forever.

[@donharrold1375]

Holdsworth is a one off. To the uninitiated he sounds like some old bloke farting about trying to find the correct key. To fusion fans it’s just a never ending flow of inventive, moving music. Ironically what makes his music great is the also what makes it inaccessible to others. I think his stature will remain high with guitarists, but I doubt if he’ll ever held up alongside Hendrix although he’s streets ahead as a musician.

[@mikomon309]

Nicely worded!

[@woodyuk9717]

I've been a professional musician for 20 years, and I barely understand a note of this. It's majestic, though.

[@Guitarraeficaztutorialesytabs]

A friend of mine who introduced me to Allan's music told me (whild lendind me a copy of the atavachron cd) "I like hin because I don't understand him". That statement still holds-worth to this day. Pun intended

[@hathaway.1166]

@@Guitarraeficaztutorialesytabs My username is one L short of his name

[@goldenultra]

I just hear Charlie Parker, mixed with middle class cross roads, quite elegant l mean it is sense and sensibility. Inclusion and exclusion, it is not meant to be exciting, but the expression of confusion itself that is the genius of it.

[@master.exploder5150]

if you’ve been a “professional” musician for TWENTY YEARS and you don’t understand a single note of this, you may want to rethink calling yourself a professional musician.

[@lanielight6904]

In my experience, one must let it take him/her where it will. Letting go of what you know so far will allow you to understand where this tune goes and is going. It does have a structure; please follow the chord progression and the improvisation from Jimmy and Gary as they transverse the chord progression. It's progressive. This tune BLOWS ME AWAY in its innovative-ness. I could hear it many times/day and still not be tired of it. :)

[@marcscordato4385]

He never achieved fame and fortune but he is respected as one of the worlds finest guitarists .

[@greg-warsaw4708]

He chose not to achieve it; never caring for that. He could have, for example staying with U.K., holding it together longer that they did and evolving towards sort of a proto-Asia. But that wasn't his choice. Here he is dressed and looks like an old fatigued cobbler repairing a worn shoe. Not exactly visually attractive to build fame and fortune. Many musicians look happy, elated, radiating as they play - he only looks focused, introvert, not a sign of joy on his face. He was simply absolutely dedicated to the craft, ignoring any superficial aspect of his career. He also ignored music theory to a certain extent: he developed his scales and called them wrongly (to him it made sense) but used them effectively, never mind the proper theory. Just total dedication to creating HIS music. A very unique, difficult case indeed.

[@lanielight6904]

Please, keep in mind that fame and fortune are not the end. What his gift was, he did put out there for us, and it is beyond our imagination and that is a gift in itself that takes us beyond with his vision. I think I'm right on point. This presentation continues to Blow me away with its excellence. Study, study, and Note! Take this example with you if you are a musician!

[@waltzguy14151]

Um.. no. While he never achieved fortune, every guitar player knew that Allan was the greatest guitarist on the planet. He was famous among musicians. I don't know any serious musician who doesn't know who Allan Holdsworth is.

[@lanielight6904]

@@waltzguy14151 A lovely tribute to Allan.

[@josiasfidalgo9328]

​​@@waltzguy14151'm from Brazil. The Allan Hodsworth is my favorite guitar player. ( Sorry, i not speake english 😅)

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Virtuosos, all of them 👌🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿❤️

[@kendrakrust1244]

I don't understand what the fuck's going on... but I love it.

[@efa666]

That's the beauty of it haha

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Perhaps not the best analogy, but: we barely understand ourselves at times, let alone others. That doesn't mean we cannot appreciate each others company.

[@DanielVerberne]

You're not alone brother. I consider myself to have better ears than most of my compatriots but that's not a patch on these cats and they are talking to each other musically better than I can swear.

[@ClintCurtis]

hahahah best comment ever.

[@DavideSchachterJazz]

Like Picasso!

[@dannybarichello1575]

I'm a huge Holdsworth fan. Such a loss when he passed. He's mind boggling to watch on the video. Gary Husband is awesome too, he's so musical with his drumming. Incredible poly rhythms and fills. Love it.

[@vladimirsandtner4438]

Gary is great keyboard player too, thats the reason why he is so musical...

[@ScottSmithPiano]

That's some pretty sweet and (as usual) amazing Holdsworth guitar solos. He sounds like no one else. That SynthAx is perfect for his off-tone note selections

[@deetgeluid]

For me as someone with Autism, this is the perfect sunday morning music.

[@francinebacone1455]

deet... are you thinking what i'm thinking

[@afanasymarinov2236]

I think Alan was also a bit autistic/on the spectrum. This shows that it doesn't have to be always something that's holding people back but can be a valuable resource as well by allowing a different approach to certain things that other people are taking for granted like traditional musical harmonies.

[@lex.cordis]

@@afanasymarinov2236 You don't know that. Don't make assumptions.

[@evansgate]

geez you are really making me think about my own head now

[@carefreetraveler2280]

Just in this one piece is enough ideas for 10 more meshuggah albums worth of lead lines and solos. Holdsworth is incredible. Haslip and husband are right there with him. What else can you say. RIP Alan holdsworth. You truly had your own concept of what music could be and the world is glad that you did.

[@Raelspark]

R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth. He changed the electric guitar.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Thanks Alan. Your additions to the instrument I've called my own since I was a kid can never be measured, but will always be appreciated.

[@mattf9076]

He changed music, not only guitar

[@jimmyjennings4089]

He's with his buddy EVH. May they be jamming and as earthly bodies R.I.P.

[@Tetasha]

Forever.

[@EsotericParadigm]

the original meshuggah

[@bassrob88]

This is insane, everybody contributing in an equal way, just 3 badass musicians making badass music at the highest level...

[@Eccentrics]

The greatest. Rest in peace legend and thank you for all the music.

[@Mumon010]

I got to meet Alan years ago, I was completely overawed, which he could see. He was really friendly and helpful, so I asked him "Where do you get those chords?" He told me his father was a piano player and he had started teaching him (guitar), so right from the start he was playing piano voicing's on guitar. He came up with some great sounds.

[@glenngrant4243]

there's a pretty famous story from an interview with him. he methodically figured out every possible voicing combination and wrote them down, not necessarily analyzing them in terms of conventional harmony. it ended up being a stack of phonebook sized notebooks of chords mostly unknown to us humans.

[@spoombung]

03:00 - what the hell is that? Insane note choices. Amazing

[@word8623]

Read your comment just as I heard an amazing run of notes, and I thought, “Was that the spot? “ so I checked, and sure enough, it was right at the three minute mark. Funny that I read your comment just as I heard those notes.

[@advicenet4098]

Actually, it's nothing "special". Just some random note's structure, not connected to harmony. It could be basically anything - a key is only rhytm and some logical structure of notes, chromatic scale, double chromatic scale, mixed triads or any else - it's work cause of this and cause of he end on one of the "correct" notes in 3:08 (it's E, btw). I think a lot of people overestimate Allan Holdsworth lines only cause don't really understand them. He was very interesting musican with a lot of original concepts but they wasn't as complicated as they look in their basic principles (maybe for guitar players it was something new at some point of music history, but not for pianists or sax players for sure).

[@spoombung]

@@advicenet4098 Yes, that's true that other instrumentalists have traditionally explored this stuff more than guitarists...but obviously it's refreshing to hear a guitarist do it. I like his note choices. I'm a bit more critical on the amount of space he leaves in between them!

[@lionchamp29]

I’ve seen Van Halen do that kinda thing a lot.

[@ukdc-acdctribute1142]

I'm ashamed and a little sad that I've only just heard this guy and couldn't appreciate him whilst he was alive. I'm a huge vai fan and the influence is undeniable. Allan seems to play notes that have no right being there yet somehow they are right at home. WOW!!

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Me: dad I learned the C major scale in school today! Dad: 03:23

[@newvultraz]

Even with the decline in speed from aging, Holdsworth comes up with stuff most guitarists today would never be able to play...

[@jameswcollett]

+Ø This is pretty fast playing, but moreover it is complex and fast, as well as innovative, which is extra impressive.

[@xxczerxx]

+srvrip41 Holy crap, thanks for turning me onto this guy!

[@britvox95z]

+srvrip41 Add to that country picker Albert Lee and Jeff Beck, who's playing stuff a lot faster than when he released Blow by Blow and Wired.

[@jonp4846]

+britvox95z Add Ray Gomez in there as well who at 63 still has it goin' on.

[@Paul_W_Tudor]

I agree with you man, I doubt very much that speed on the guitar declines with age, its not like boxing or something where these things matter.

[@haroldstoneley2346]

Coltrane would be proud.

[@JDChicago]

Yes and no. Coltrane had Naima. Holdsworth never had a ballad. And thus.....I have to say the lines are great. But a timeless ballad. You have to give that to me to compare the two.

[@Simon-xi8tb]

@@JDChicago Coltrane is rooted in Jazz and his language is totally different from AH. AH is rooted in his own fucking world, he created a totally new kind of musical universe...it's silly to say they are similar, I would say they have nothing in common. A timeless ballad from Holdsworth ? He does not need one, because his solos contain thousands of different timeless ballads.

[@cockcockson7965]

@@Simon-xi8tb I could not have said it better. Stop with the Coltane comparison. They were nothing a like.

[@cur_mudge]

@@cockcockson7965 holdsworth said in a number of interviews that the record "coltrane's sound" was his biggest influence, so "nothing alike" is kind of a stretch.

[@sparkster65]

Agreed

[@DimiKaye]

When you mastered bass playing and you had to turn your bass upside down to make things interesting. Legends all of them.

[@starshiptrooper4506]

It's a left hand bass with the strings in reverse order.

[@ElianaDAngelo]

8)

[@DimiKaye]

@@ElianaDAngelo heeey Eliana! I hope you are doing great 😊

[@ElianaDAngelo]

@@DimiKaye likewise. surprised to see a 2yr old comment of you here lolol

[@trilingual6725]

I just love this even though harmonically, melodically, modally, this is all way over my head . . . beautiful 😊

[@rlm4471]

If it makes you feel better, a lot of this stuff is just people following their ear and trying to come up with something that sounds fresh. There usually is not a theoretical justification for every chord and note choice at the time of writing. They just come up with a nice-sounding set of chords, write a melody that works over it, then figure out now to solo over it. Scott Henderson has said in interviews that a lot of his writing is just following his ear, and he knows as much about harmony as anybody. It takes a lot of work to develop that ear and be able to hear where things can go harmonically, but the important point here is that this music is usually written by feeling around in the dark, not by thinking it through.

[@juarezcampos9779]

Três gigantes trilhando um único caminho, cada um ao seu modo e cuidando do seu, algo totalmente inacessível à maioria dos mortais, onde terminava por se tornar uma coisa só, de uma grandeza e alcance inimagináveis!

[@phenbuz]

Gary Husband is fantastic drummer.

[@MichaelJohnson-zx3lz]

This is the first I've heard of the guy, but you're right. Groove and chops. I'm really impressed.

[@marmelademeister8957]

@@MichaelJohnson-zx3lz He also plays keys and drums with John McLaughlin.

[@takenotes8746]

He's probably a fantastic husband

[@takenotes8746]

Ahahah

[@kato968]

@@marmelademeister8957 He also plays keys with Billy Cobham.

[@donmackie6086]

To be in your mid 60s and play like that. Such an unbelievably talented man! ❤

[@mttmtmmt5701]

Holdsworth is perhaps the most unique and innovative guitarist of this century.

[@cristianocollarin2236]

never heard about Gary Moore?

[@kylecravens8052]

Recently heard someone (I think it was Tom Bukovac) say 'he is the only guitarist that sounds like he never ever heard anyone else play guitar' meaning he had completely his own grid / compass

[@david-eler]

@@cristianocollarin2236 there's always one

[@westrig180]

Accurate statement . And to those replying - the one about Gary Moore an excellent guitarist for sure - Gary and many other well known players do not delve soo deeply into the intricacies of modes scales and then create something completely different from them all. It takes alot of time and dedication to stay true to your own course in order to go further, expanding the possibilities. A big part of the reason why Allan never stuck with any one band for more than an album, preferring to do 'guest' sessions. Its not a competition out there as to who is the best , better, etc. Simply Allan went deeper and came back with what he creates. Beautiful music.

[@spookybaba]

This Century??? As for the Gary Moore comment... What a joke 😂🤣

[@ickysticky3672]

The thing that separates guys like Gary Husband from everyone is that he’s compositionally aware. He adds music to every piece he plays on, not just drums. His virtuosity on piano is surely a large part of it.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

Gary is a beast, and the kindest person in the bigness, - 👑

[@torsandell]

Totally agree. He's also made a great solo piano version of this song by the way.

[@lanielight6904]

No doubt that Mr. Husband has a calling.. Yes! Namingly, to play drums in his amazing virtuosity, and how he contributes in real-time to the moment. This whole freaking composition and the musicians' innovative improvisation BLOWS ME AWAY!!!

[@rickdeckard1075]

"compositionally aware" lol that doesnt mean anything

[@androidgameplays4every13]

@@rickdeckard1075 "compositionally aware" AKA non-jazz musicians.

[@jazzisification]

I see the decline in speed but the increase beyond belief in the use of 20th century harmonies. His taste has always been unique, eclectic, and continually showing growth every year.

[@juliocezarpereira7830]

+Marc Babin ,puts your video and compare with Allan, talk is cheap, I do see

[@Meddled]

+julio cezar pereira You miss the point of Marc's post, or you perceive speed as the only positive virtue a musician should aspire towards. In my opinion Allan went too far towards shredding in his '80s/'90s career and it is brilliant that he has evolved beyond that stage.

[@alexwright7258]

+Alan Donnet I think he is not about flash or shredding but that's just what he hears and is thankfully able to play it. What a mind. We will not see his like again.

[@robertturner570]

+ferd burfle I couldn't agree more. Alan is, by far, the most original, stand alone guitarist ever. I believe his music and playing will be talked about centuries from now.

[@juliocezarpereira7830]

i agree

[@madmartigan7723]

I'm just glad they got Gordon Ramsay out of the kitchen and on the drums for a little while...

[@pranavphx]

Id rather just say hey I didn't know Gary Husband was a part time celebrity chef

[@Steeyuv]

And I’d just like to say, that’s John McLaughlin’s keyboard player...on the drums???!!!!

[@stephendawg1]

Also, level 42’s drummer. My son and I saw him playing keys and drums with John this past year. Amazing musician. Just saw Jimmy with Oz Noy this summer. Also with my son. Wow, what a good year I’ve had! 👍

[@princehirachan7039]

Gordon to Gary be like “This drum beat so raw I can hear the Indians crying lol”

[@thebullgoose6099]

Oh, rich!

[@TheMetalslayer100]

insane sound quality of the video! 😳👌🏽

[@Edward-ko9pn]

4:02 Allan looks over at bassiest and without telling him he indicates heads up im changing tone.

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

Ahhh!!!!.... Allan and his musical/life friends.... And he is 69 years old... I love him... I hope play guitar and bass like him at 80 years old... All my best

[@charlesparr6512]

As much as I love music of all genres, I've never heard of this man until his passing away. What a incredible guitarist, he's as smooth as pouring water from a cup. And those chords, what the Hell are they??? They sound so clean and big. I will certainly have to gather up some of this guys stuff. RIP Allan.

[@torsandell]

2:25 I love the transition from the bass solo and into the first lines of Allan's solo. That tone is special, very special.

[@markl2757]

Allen was a musical genious. A guitarist of the highest level.

[@georgefromjungle5211]

Allan

[@ImNotLuthien]

Hell no. He is really creative tho. Just because you play fast doesn´t mean you are playing something difficult to play, most of the things he plays its legatos. Every jazz fusion guitarrist sounds the same. The harmony, and voicing are really cool tho. But there´s several other artists that bring these kind of harmony or voicings into more digestable music that actually emphatize the voicings themselves. Just because something is complex, doesn´t mean it is good or hard to play. Julian Lage for example is way more technical, musical, faster, capable of making really slow lines in a very expressive way, just a way better musician overall. I think Allan is incredibly overrated. His sound is really particular tho.

[@s1914]

Damn - is there any instrument Gary Husband does not play brilliantly?

[@irena7777777]

I know he plays keys, too. What else?

I find his contrabassoon very disappointing

[@hoffnstuff8996]

Good point! Saw him play keys masterfully in 2016 w/ Billy Cobham's band in Seattle. He was great!

[@glueforall]

Not to mention he has placed in top spots in worldwide piano competitions. Allan's DRUMMER. The man is truly amazing.

[@jerryvivanco4352]

Clarinet.....I think....

[@sandinwilson8424]

I sometimes wonder as a bassist myself, how do jimmy and Gary know where they are in the song?” Incredible arrangements, twists and turns. Brilliant trio. ❤️

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Internalize the rhythms. Most players don't always count, but know the sound of the different time signatures they play. I'm sure you already do this for what are simple rhythms for you already. Working with a metronome can help this too, especially if you have an audibly different sounding click on the one. Even better if you can move that click to different places, like say the "and" of the 3rd beat, but still being aware of where the 1 beat is.

[@volpeverde6441]

they are 'following' allan....telepathic.... I've played bass for a long time....there was 1 drummer and 1 guitarist....and we had a connection....we KNEW what each other was going to play.... this is allan and the lads times a million....

[@shantrahara7201]

@@volpeverde6441 very true

[@flame-sky7148]

I too used to think that about Jimmy Johnson early on in the 80's and 90's. But after they play with each other for years, it's like a walk in the park for them. When you are talking about Wackerman and Husband well they played with Allan for over 3 decades. It's a musical family at that point.

[@rlm4471]

Practice until it becomes automatic.

[@napjoy6674]

Wow.... It heals my mood, . Very very impressive masterpiece. My idol John Petrucci lead me here in an interview from an interview w/ Rick Beato. Respect

[@dann1966]

SUPERB MUSICIANS. TERRIFIC!!!!

[@deetgeluid]

For me as someone with Autism, this is the perfect sunday morning music.

[@wehaveasituation]

Just wonderful..and he was Zappa's favorite guitarist--which of course implied his marvelous compositions...

[@henryboyle4295]

OMG...I still remember Garys INCREDIBLE groove-power!! He's abigband jazz drummer + Keith Moon all in one!!

[@Zipp43]

I love how Gary can just play out in space and hold the groove....amazing, which is why Allan loved playing with him....

[@Wizardofgosz]

And he plays keys too. I saw him with McLaughlin two Octobers ago and he was the keyboard player in the band. Freakin world class on two instruments. It just isn't fair!

[@GaryHusbandKeyboardsandDrums]

Thanks for the kind words Zipp43! 🙂🙏

[@GoDamnWeird]

Devil Take The Hindmost, my 100% all time favorite guitar instrumental. When I heard the original version on Metal Fatigue it changed my perception of the guitar as an instrument. Perhaps he would have been better able to express himself if he'd learned the sax... but we're lucky he got "stuck with" the guitar. I can't understand how anyone could listen to this and not feel something; it implies a disconnection to music that I cannot relate to. Music is a language, and Allan Holdsworth found his own way to speak it with a unique voice. There is nothing better than that.

[@stuartdryer1352]

I always wished I could have heard Alan Holdsworth with Michael Brecker.

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

I wanted to hear him with Pat Metheny

[@reubennb2859]

You can hear him playing on several Brecker tunes on his album with Frank Gambale, Truth in Shredding. It's on KZbin, enjoy!

[@stuartdryer1352]

@@reubennb2859 I will search! Thanks!

[@lordsong7]

Decline in speed? Its nothing but your imagination .... or wishful jealous thinking ;) His tone is a LOT more raw and fuzzy these days. I like the older 16 men lead tone better but maybe he's trying to reach a bit wider audience with more rock disto tone.

[@KATAO333]

i agree!

[@timn5008]

He's using Marshall amps! Definitely a more distorted tone. Gone are the Hughes and Kettners. II wonder why?

[@EgoShredder]

I doubt he would have ever tried to reach an audience by dumbing down his music approach or sound. More likely is he just used whatever gear was to hand / convenient, while he was out on the road travelling from city to city. His severe lack of money meant he had to improvise with his logistics, not just his music!

[@Marazmology]

Allan and Jimmy would be definitely listed in Top 10 underrated musicians.

[@YaoEspirito]

Allen, underrated? Are you for real? He's usually referenced as the greatest electric fusion guitarist ever.

[@AlexRamosDrTaz]

True. I think Anton is speaking from a broader perspective. :)

[@corujajf]

Allan Holdsworth is another type of musician, like Miles Davis ... One of a Kind ...

[@jonparker1708]

I am smiling in amazement. How do you even work solos like this out..? Yes it has form , but Allen so easily goes into areas that are seemingly free formed. Love this.

[@MarkSWar]

allan could kick the ass to many new youngers famous guitarist and not too youngers.

[@armandito9735]

Most up and coming guitarist today,....aside from driving fast, talking fast and being speedfreaks on the guitar they live in a fast world,..... that is their obsession they would not understand much less appreciate Holsworth playing,....they think the cool thing is to strut up and down the stage with a stupid look on their faces. Eventually they'll get out of that stupidity.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Allan would have been the first to tell you: it's not about being better than the other player. It is about being the best you can be. If all Allan had ever aspired to become was better than player A, he would never have become as great as he did. Measuring your success against another will not only stop many players from continuing, it will also stop anyone from ever progressing beyond that boundary. And ageism has no place in any true art form.

[@dustinofficinalis2149]

You old fucks ever heard of Tosin Abasi?

[@EgoShredder]

@@dustinofficinalis2149 Yes and although impressive on its own merit etc, with respect to Tosin he is not in Allan's league but then nobody ever was or will be. Allan is a one off.

[@EgoShredder]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 Exactly right and too many musicians fail to grasp this essential point. To compete with or copy someone else, is an opportunity missed to do something only you can do.

[@paulobianquini]

He is the master of the masters. Rest in peace, Allan Holdsworth.

[@idfree9174]

Gary Husband must be one of the most versatile and talented musicians so underrated and brilliant (sorry for the cliche). WIth John McLaughlin one wonders whether we are there to watch and hear McLaughlin or be captivated by the brilliance of this star in his orbit.

[@3r1cratpool22]

the solo from 4:35 to 5:30 is out of this world

[@taunokekkonen5733]

I was going to ask which one, the drum solo or guitar solo but the answer would be "yes".

[@eddieburke6579]

that's GARY HUSBAND on drums ... a fabulous jazz pianist as well!

[@radio.m.i.x]

[Devil 'take' the hindmost] is correct title. not [Devil 'takes' the hindmost]. it is an idiomatic expression from an old english literature.

[@christianboddum8783]

I thought it was bicycling reference, as Allan used to be an avid cycler.

[@TedBoyRomarino]

I'm a million miles away from understanding this kind of music. I find it really interesting how far a human being can go with a bit of geniality and a lot of hard work.

[@shaman5150]

Pienso que Alien Holdsworth es mas un genio virtuoso. Algo natural en él, como respirar. Aunque obviamente practica y ha practicado, sin el don, no hubiese llegado tan lejos como lo ha hecho.

[@alfonshomac]

There's a duality between chords and scales, long story short, chords are collections of scale tones ringing simultaneously. There's this thing called functional harmony which loosely forms most western music into shapes you recognize (sad, eerie, joyful, etc), I guess it suffices to say that it's largely ignored here, each chord is it's own key, achieving this odd, MegaMan-final-boss-on-acid sound. So he constructs a bunch of chords that he likes, often very awkward and uncommon chords and starts shredding on top of them like a metal player would: dissonance and speed are your friends, they both make you sound super smart, skilled and sophisticated. That's why a lot of shredders love this guy (they're often the ones pooping on other metal and rock players that don't "get" this music). Not to poop on his thing, there's definitely genius in there, I just mean to undress the emperor a little.

[@steve-ks9df]

you obviously don't understand how many times he's not playing "outside" or chromatically at all

[@S_h_a]

Dude its as easy as pop music, you just have to know the melody

[@Carehuea]

@and then I said - Dude, ridiculously wrong analysis... borderline embarrassing

[@throwaway692]

I've been playing guitar for 40 years. And I'm just now beginning to understand the stuff he did on IOU. 1 of his best imo.

[@MattRichardsMusic]

Gary Husband is excellent with Holdsworth and Haslip -- he listens and engages in a conversational manner. Holdsworth always plays better with a sensitive drummer. His playing is so focused here (definitely not slowing from age, either).

[@GaryHusbandKeyboardsandDrums]

Thanks Matt for the very kind words. I appreciate it. Please join my channel here if you feel so inclined to also!Best wishes and thanks again! 🙂🙏

[@guitarttimman]

Allan has his own sound, and that is awesome. Not only is he technical, he is original, and that's what counts.

[@thelunarcrush]

Gets me pretty sad ! that man needed a big check: with instructions : please give us an album ( with a deadline) and please tour ( with a very well arranged and loving crew and nice hotels). Any decent label should have done that. for the world, for the man. But then again, one more genius who died in poverty and unconsidered. we love you Al, cheers

[@cnilecnile6748]

Everyone in the industry has said that since the early 80's. All it would have taken was a little exposure, and he would have had commercial success.

[@BluesLicks101]

Poverty? Hardly.

[@thesphericalguy9018]

@@musopaul5407 Right, seemed that success and fame was the least of his priorities.

[@GerardoMcCabe]

4 words: He never sold out

[@manjay49]

I think the thing that literally *separates* Allan from other guitarists and other musicians and composers for that matter, is his singular musical vision. He knew, many years ago, that what he was trying to express would *not* necessarily be well received or even appreciated. Undaunted, he persisted in his quest, for many, many years, striving and trying to "get there". Me? I absolutely love this guy's playing. Particularly his *sound*. Always sculpting, looking for something more. But I do not "get" his musical vision. I do not know if I even "like" his compositions. Sometimes his music sounds like advanced lounge ramblings, using all the chords that were forgotten or never really used. Like he adopted all the rejected shapes and discords. But then in the midst of all that, he unleashes these *astonishing* solos that are literally otherworldly. And I am won over in spite of my reservations about his compositions. I am sure I am not alone in this perception. This "disconnect" from his *compositions* therefore has me going back to listen to them over and over. I figure I must be "missing" some ability to connect, to understand to receive. But maybe not. A friend of mine, who is not a technical guy but very musical and an excellent songwriter, says of course AH is incredible. Maybe the best ever. But as far as my friend is concerned, AH's "vision" was too obscure, to "inward" too "far out" even for those who are blown away by his playing. And he thinks therefore, AH has "failed" in some way. That his talent was "wasted". Me? I suspect that in time, AH will be more understood and appreciated. He was humble and funny. I admire him greatly. Still.

[@seanthomasmusic]

Listening to this man while stoned... I THINK I ACTUALLY GET IT

[@marcrummusic]

The rhythms, the harmony, the feel, the musicality.....everything....Amazing!!

[@subhamgogoi3989]

I just love how the bass has a voice of its own here instead of just following the guitar slavishly as in most traditional music. Love the complexities in the composition!!

[@avmusicacademy353]

Jimmy Haslip never ever ceases to amazeme... ! He grows taller and taller in music . Allan Holdsworth Rules . The drummer is fantastic.

[@jrmeu1971]

R.I.P master Allan... Thank you for your notorious music. You are unique...

[@das250250]

I just heard he passed away ... Rip , a great mind and soul , way ahead of his time

[@carloscappellini1687]

Talk about risk taking…. Gary you are an incredible musician

[@pantera31169311]

Jesus Christ how does someone get that versatile on guitar. He was such an amazing player.

[@billybarnett]

When a musician of this caliber,has to go fund me to pay for burial expenses,you know the music “biz” sucks.

[@t3hgir]

that's shocking :(

[@LostSoulAscension]

Wtf on the bassist playing 6 strings lefty on an upside down rightey guitar...

[@igorkurtz3843]

As if the compositions themselves weren't confusing enough??????

[@deetgeluid]

I believe as a kid he picked up a bass from his brother or something like that, and just started playing it left handed. Brilliant.

[@user-he1pp9gh1l]

The Bassist is from the Yellow Jackets, I recommend you see him there.

[@dsnodgrass4843]

That's Jimmy Haslip. He can play his way better than 99.95% of players can play whatever your preferred "right" way is. Respect that.

[@danimmel6721]

Yeah....Respect his Bass-Thor-a-TAY!!!!!

[@reff9289]

He always sounded so organic with Gary... erratic wild abandon at its best... Jimmy Hslip YIKES! This simply reminded me of the IOU concerts at the ROXY... saw every set each night. It was great to see EVH get cramped, probably the ONLY time. But still, the first IOU album is & his most poignant & best solo album... in one fans opinion. **** some comments below on him slowing down below are sort of odd, saying he was slowing down? News flash, he was pushing 70, of course, he would be losing some strength, stamina, and flexibility,

[@Dogsrule777]

Man he could really take it out there. Wow! 🤯❤️🎧

[@MatteoPrezioso]

I saw Allan Holdsworth in London, at the Ronnie Scott. What an incredible musician, what a fantastic concert. The world lost a unique artist the day he passed away.

[@2wayplebney]

I’m a guitarist and watching Allan’s fingers is boggling my mind.

[@MaXaNoMaLoUs]

Graham Exton I am in no way disrespecting Allan, (Because I am a very obssessed fan) but you should check out his earlier live performances, try to listen to shows from around 1991-1995, it’s some of the most fiery insane brilliance I’ve ever heard on ANY instrument. Knowing a bit about him, I’m pretty sure he had fallen back into drinking and apparently other things, it’s very apparent to me, simply because I’ve listened to soooo many shows, gone to over a handful, have a pretty big collection of bootlegs, over 20, anyways, it’s worth checking out, “Devil Takes the Hindmost” from European tour 1991, that’s the one! Also “non brewed condiment” off of the live album “THEN” it absolutely slays, it’s insane.

[@gerriepieters9033]

Listen to guitar solo improvisations of Soft Machine...."Bundles"...a very long improvisations..its a road to heavan...Allan was always try to find highest level of music...we all mis him...r.ip.

[@drumier]

damn that's a pretty drumset, which planet dropped alan off here? you go jimmy !!

[@RonSafreed]

I never heard this man before & I have been a listener of modern fusion jazz since 1986 & I am a guitar mucisian!!!!! I thought Pat Metheney & Lee Ritenour!!!!!! This guy is really unique!!!!!!

[@DanielVerberne]

I have no idea whats going on musically. Yes, I've heard that Holdsworth is amazing, I've heard it ad nauseum, but I still can't understand or follow or relate to any of the musical phrases being made.

[@fuffb140]

I'm surprised the comment police haven't come for you yet. But I agree, it sounds as if they are all playing a different song.

[@Dr-Stu]

Talented as everyone involved is, this is sonic dogshit, a million notes a second on the 43rd fret is not bass, it's a weird muffled mid frequency fart.

[@lex.cordis]

I have a few recommendations for you, Daniel. When I first heard Holdsworth, I felt the same way. It seemed that most of the pieces I heard heard from him at first would just turn me off, so I never really dug any further into his catalogue. But if you can get past that initial reaction, you may find some tracks of his that you enjoy. I have three to recommend to you for starters, if you're open to it. "0274" and "Downside Up" both from the Sixteen Men of Tain album. And also "Tokyo Dream (Remastered)" version from the Eidolon compilation. Honorable mention goes to his solo he played on Jean-Luc Ponty's "Nostalgic Lady". Some of the most incredible melodic phrasing I've ever heard come from ANY instrument, let alone the guitar. Just unreal. Give 'em a shot.

[@tonyfaelens3626]

@Dawud Mendez , listen to some boring blues !!!!! the same thing over and over .

[@lex.cordis]

@Basil Ganglia Yeah, it was Hazard Profile that initially got me to consider giving Allan's music another shot, after initially dismissing it. Such an AWESOME track. Here's the studio version:kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKu2i3V3mLZga68

[@Yourweakminds]

Straddling the ‘sublime to ridiculous’ line effortlessly! Somewhere between ‘This is Jinsy’ and ‘The Muppets’. Do I like it? Unsure. Have a got every album he released. YES.

[@TheRomeerome]

Awesome and I think the bassist is left handed playing a right handed bass guitar!

[@rocknrollrecovery7402]

Wicked!!! I play guitar and bass upside down, never heard of Jimmy Haslip, but man...AWESOME!!! And he's got a left handed bass with strings upside down! Great trio, great chemistry. I remember seeing Holdsworth at 'The Old Vic' in Nottingham uk , and I was just blown away by the energy of the band. It was Holdsworth and Jens and Anders Johansson on drums and bass...unforgettable!!! Love it! Thank you for the upload.

[@doblejota187]

Allan es increíble es el que ha llegado más lejos con su lenguaje insano, irreal es y fue el John Coltrane en versión guitarra.

[@jederepetition1004]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/in7GYXSKgNx2f80❤❤

[@alessandrotozzi5496]

4 48 5 29 una delle parti chitarristiche più impossibili della storia della musica. Allan ci manchi. Irraggiungibile e unico.

[@elegebe33]

RIP Allan...

[@bduplessis1]

Unfortunately tuning between Allan and Haslip was horrible. This said I discovered AH with Bruford band. His playing and sound was unique and I never quit since... RIP.

[@kevinfitzgerald5989]

I was lucky enough to see him in concert in 2005. RIP Allan

[@mglaser6811]

F...ing great trio...doing pure musical magic...may Allan Holdsworth's playing live on forever 💪 🎸 🎶...great Jimmy Haslip with his 6string and the marvelous Gary Husband on drums

[@Oasisbill]

So sad. He changed music for the better..

[@Ken-os3wg]

No doubt he is out of this world good…..one of the greats in terms of ability, technique etc. I just can’t get into jazz of this nature….it really does seem like just churched up noodling. Sometimes I wonder if people talk so highly of jazz just because they hear others say it.

[@gtheskater]

Allan died yesterday. May he rest in peace :'(

[@mahurlbut]

gtheskate

[@fartsare2023]

Holdsworth and Gambale are walking musical textbooks.

[@Jim1701X]

Not sure if he compares, not to Gambale at least, but Zappa plays some mind bending music as well. Gambale is from another dimension I think, Probably Holdsworth too.

[@niwa957]

Holdsworth was like Parker, Coltrane, Monk, Armstrong, Hendrix. A class of his own. Studying fretboard wear is rather interesting at 5:05....

[@RyanTamez]

When Did Mark Cuban Start Drumming??? LOL

[@EricMartinez-dg2lu]

Like taping a banana to the wall... it means something and may have value to someone.