I love Novak with Holdsworth, the music breathes more in the softer passages. For me, sometimes Allan's drummers slammed too hard all the time, as great as they all were. Gary gives new life to Allan's compositions by playing more softly, brilliant ghost notes. I studied piano with Gary's dad (Larry) when Gary was about 12. Larry used to brag about him all the time during our lessons, and I was like yeah right, daddy loves his son, how nice. 10 years later, he was the hottest drummer around. True story
@t3hgir2 жыл бұрын
cool story!
@NicholasNorway2 жыл бұрын
Tell it to readers digest
@adrianthornton-mark32192 жыл бұрын
Completely agree
@abirdynumnum96122 жыл бұрын
Jamie - that was a wonderful to experience part of the Novak family, and study piano under Larry, Gary's father. A privilege indeed.
@jamiepastman55942 жыл бұрын
@@abirdynumnum9612 i should have mentioned, for those who never heard him, Larry Novak was a Chicago piano legend, one of the truly great players. And a kind, wonderful teacher - i’ve carried the knowledge he imparted to me and used it at every gig I’ve played for 40 years now. I owe him so much, he was incredible
11 жыл бұрын
RIP Dave Carpenter. We miss your stellar bass playing!
@polbecca Жыл бұрын
The soloing from 28 to 30 minutes in is just incredible playing.
@stromghouls Жыл бұрын
i am glad gary novak has played with allan. anyone that played with allan cemented his place in eternity.
@GuilhermeBezerr10 ай бұрын
Yes, Allan Holdsworth is and remains my favorite musician ever! Amazing presentation.
@nortuber4 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak is such an amazing drummer!
@MrBelKeys10 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Dave Carpenter (bassist)
@illusionalmusiciansАй бұрын
Seen Virgil Donati with him. Never seen Allan smile so much while Virgil reinvented the wheel; simply amazing. Cheers to Gary in this performance 🍻
@joetaylordrums9 жыл бұрын
From a purely drum oriented perspective Gary Novak just has the most beautiful touch on the snare. Those fluttery ghost notes are sublime... Thanks for posting this concert, it's a gem.
@herrfriberger59 жыл бұрын
+Joe Taylor A jazz drummer ;)
@dagostinoification5 жыл бұрын
YES JOE ! friendships of France !
@SIRUS804 жыл бұрын
Novak is the absolute best!!
@joetaylordrums4 жыл бұрын
@@herrfriberger5 Indeed. Not just a jazz drummer, but rather a drummer well versed in many styles of music and bringing elements of each in where required.
@TheTayedrums4 жыл бұрын
YEAH HE IS RATHER SMOOTH AND COOL..a goood druumer buddy of mine who;s very very good likes Novak's playing
@vcp937 жыл бұрын
We're so fortunate to have such a wealth of videos of Allan's performances. Losing him was a giant loss for us all. RIP Allan and thank you for the decades of fantastic music.
@abirdynumnum96125 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite recordings of Allan Holdsworth. The virtuosity of Dave Carpenter and Gary Novak's playing is so enjoyable to watch.
@thejohnirvineband7 жыл бұрын
You've gotta love the Carpenter and Novak rhythm section. Brings out the best in AH.
@jean-pierreromain24235 жыл бұрын
They are both typically jazzy and subtle. For AH's music I prefer Novak to Donati, matter of taste.
@alexandermeadow8605 жыл бұрын
@@jean-pierreromain2423 and Carpenter to any other of his bass players. His ability to outline the upper structures of Allan's chords while holding down the roots makes the music's amazing harmonies come across (at least to me) that much more.
@jbognap4 жыл бұрын
@@alexandermeadow860 Exactly. He was the best to have when there was keyboardist.
@incompetentobjectivist38502 жыл бұрын
Power Trio at its best!
@pedrotemperani23012 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@Broadfieldpoint8 жыл бұрын
AH is a genius. The equivalent of Albert Einstein to music. He created his own tonal universe....and invited us
@djstogoweddingpartypros21887 жыл бұрын
But Holdsworth made NO weapons.......
@barneyfife57126 жыл бұрын
@@djstogoweddingpartypros2188 Yeah, well neither did Einstein.
@andym284 жыл бұрын
More akin to Nikola Tesla.
@jfo30002 жыл бұрын
@Andy M Correct. Holdsworth invented and produced at high levels. Didn't only theorize.
@TheEarthBelow5 жыл бұрын
Novak on Sixteen Men and Vinnie on Secrets. Incredible!
@wesworach74413 жыл бұрын
Not of this Planet !!! Allan scares me yet inspires me at the same time ! One of a kind guitarist ! Probably best one of all time ! ...
@Eflatmajor7sharp115 жыл бұрын
I was at Berklee when UK came out. When the tour hit Boston, I went with school chums. Had eBay been around then I would have promptly put all my gear up for auction.
@davidcossu48923 ай бұрын
Alan.beautiful human His work with Gong insane With Bruford ridiculous.with UK masterful We are lucky to have heard him.and to round it out humble
@DionAlbers5 жыл бұрын
I was 14 when i got an AH record for my birthday and a whole new musical universe opened up for me. ❤🙏🙏
@jfo30002 жыл бұрын
Great to get into that universe at such a young age. Great that you were able to accept it at that age. Most that I know still can't get it in their senior years.
@joemansueto1414 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with what has been said by a couple other guys here. I have been playing drums for over 40 years. I love Chad Wackerman, I love Gary husband. But the truth is, they definitely are not nearly as dynamic as Gary Novak, as evidenced here in this show. He can be whisper quiet, and still ever present, allowing the other players to be heard really well as he continues a masterful contribution from his set. Then when he needs to jump in, he does…very much so. Drummers… listen specifically where he gets very quiet to let the others be featured, and then listen specifically where he jumps in and throws those rolls at you. Wonderfully done.
@biorythmicshifter5 жыл бұрын
To me this era is his prime playing...I’ve loved all the different lineup beyond words and this one holds up to any of them. This music is a force of nature.
@99beatmonster4 жыл бұрын
just wonderful . Gary Novak...phew !! mind blowing. A H remains the ultimate guitar explorer for me.
@stephen07934 жыл бұрын
Holdsworth's tone in this period is phenomenal. Instead of using the Synthaxe, his soloing tone was aided by the synth pickup he installed in his custom Carvin guitar. Fantastic
@t3hgir3 жыл бұрын
Always a tinkerer.
@David-mw3sb Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. Its unique and very beautiful.
@davidedebortoli18417 жыл бұрын
0:00 - The Sixteen Men of Tain 6:14 - Looking Glass 11:54 - Letters Of Marque 21:25 - Above and Below 27:03 - Water On The Brain Pt.2 32:00 - Improvisation / Material Unreal 38:45 - Funnels 44:31 - Texas
@MrMacGaunaa6 жыл бұрын
Davide De Bortoli oo
@incompetentobjectivist38502 жыл бұрын
Thank you for setlist, and thank you for the set! Best AH ! have encountered, which is saying MUCH!
@SwampEye13 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak is IMHO the only drummer who found a groove to Alan's compositions ... He makes Alan's rhythmic conceptions kinda accessible ... and Dave Carpenter ...
@pedrotemperani23013 жыл бұрын
I've been watching this video for years and I can't get enough. It's a masterpiece.
@Gregorypeckory4 жыл бұрын
Every improvising musician would kill for the level of performance Allan found so substandard he felt the need to apologize for! What a spectacular genius!
@REFondrums5 жыл бұрын
Man, Gary Novak is just so good. Monster player. Allan always has the best out there playing with him but, Gary just fits Holdsworth's vibe and essence so well.
@MichaelVLang8 жыл бұрын
Gary is on another level here. So inspiring.
@bangersnmash485611 ай бұрын
I watch this whole concert once a week, so all sadly missed
@TijmenHKZ7 жыл бұрын
The way he brings back the theme at 10:28 is so beautiful.
@bigbass4215 жыл бұрын
This is the pinnacle. The best there is. Rest in Peace, Alan, and Dave.
@gtrDan19638 жыл бұрын
Speaking as a guitarist and someone who's been to several Holdsworth concerts, Allan is such a joy to watch and listen to... The whole concert is fantastic, but the show's closing track, "Texas" is mind blowing and Allan runs that fine line between " sax-via-guitar" and "shredder". One also cannot overlook the excellent contributions of the late Dave Carpenter on bass and the amazing Gary Novak on drums. Fantastic post !
@Gregorypeckory2 жыл бұрын
@WT L I know; like Michael Jordan saying he doesn't like the basketball! Hilarious🤣😂
@djstogoweddingpartypros21887 жыл бұрын
I think Holdsworth could TRULY communicate with aliens. This trio was smokin.
@mauricegiuliani38065 жыл бұрын
Amazing comment man!
@martincruzdrums4 жыл бұрын
This coment was perfect! AH is from other galaxi area..
@jfo30002 жыл бұрын
He definitely could tap into his own unique muse. He also had the very strong will to produce what came to him, and not alter it for riches and commercial success. I am thankful for the strong will of Allan along with his talent and hard work. A strong, stand alone individual.
@tshtonahomas10 жыл бұрын
Also Gary's ride cymbal sounds beautiful
@abirdynumnum96128 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning virtuosity from Allan, Dave, and Gary. A great rendition of Looking Glass from 'Atavachron' (1986) (second song).
@lanielight6904 Жыл бұрын
Such Amazing, beautiful, innovative music!
@Disneylandonacid19827 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Allan. I was 19 when I saw the Road Games tour at a small jazz club here in Az. On acid. I also saw Metal Fatigue and Sand. These were perspective-shifting experiences for me.
@henryboyle42952 жыл бұрын
YEAH...the shows at CHUY's in Mesa...i was there too..drove out from so cal to see them....(I used to live in tucson)...cool !
@ThedrumMachine7810 жыл бұрын
There might not be many headbangers here but Gary playing remind me a bit of Sean Reinert in Human era.
@toximan200810 жыл бұрын
Avid Death/Cynic fan here and yes that is so true haha
@Samsgarden10 жыл бұрын
I'm fighting hard not to look him up.
@dumonee10 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of Sami Kuoppamäki of Kingston Wall as well. PS. yes there is.. headbangers here ;)
@berto13378 жыл бұрын
looks like him too
@lecturehc6 жыл бұрын
Novak certainly looks like Human era Reinert.
@deanwolfechannel6 жыл бұрын
Love these guys. Drummer is amazing, bassist so light and nimble, and Allan sees the whole fretboard as he plays. When I solo i see a little area around my hand, Allan sees the whole thing even as scales constantly change. Gifted!
@BrothaManFromDa5thFl7 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. to greatest guitarist ever: Mr. Allan Holdsworth.
@pgonzo984 жыл бұрын
severely underrated trio.....as individual players and as a group..possibly allan's best rhythm section...
@markuselipka2 жыл бұрын
underrated? what does that actually mean?
@guitarttimman Жыл бұрын
Allan is untouchable. I'm a huge fan of his.
@miles-17811 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak ... such a blaaaaast , smokin! as always ... unreal
@Hmbldzy997 жыл бұрын
This brings joy to my heart. Rest in eternal peace, Allan.
@jemubk Жыл бұрын
I like his train of thoughts and the technical innovation of Greg Howe.
@michaelk5507 Жыл бұрын
This music is... cerebral. It floats in the ether, and just... is.
@dagostinoification5 жыл бұрын
Originale musique , j'adore Gary Novak ! Carpenter aussi ! Allan à toujours fait une musique à lui super originale ! rip ...triste....
@abirdynumnum96125 жыл бұрын
C'est vrai!
@brianlee54557 жыл бұрын
RIP Allan.. :( You will be soo dearly missed...
@jazzualdo8 жыл бұрын
Allan's best trio, period! (Colaiuta takes 2nd position)
@kspocketngroove39735 жыл бұрын
MorbidManMusic well said!!! and can we talk about Novak’s left hand??
@Samsgarden8 жыл бұрын
Wow, the tracks for sixteen men were composed well before the album's release. The 90's was Holdsworth's decade. Not a whole lot has happened since
@alessandrorossini8704 Жыл бұрын
The whole thing is amazing...
@tatusko8 жыл бұрын
So cool how you can still hear some of Coltrane's scrambled eggs in some of AH's solo figures.
@anthonyjones12094 жыл бұрын
Coltrane said shorters playing was like scrambled eggs.but it's the way he's scrambling those eggs he added.
@reyesplace10962 жыл бұрын
Well, he loved Coltrane, so...
@asldkfjdsla29389 жыл бұрын
I could listen to the Material Real outro at 36:26 all day on repeat. Such an excellent riff and Novak's soloing is out of this world.
@livemusicnyc63577 жыл бұрын
mind-blowing drumming ... that's way to good for a human :)
@flacopastorius27089 жыл бұрын
the great thing is this was published on my birthday March fuckin third....and Allans first album was Velvet Darkness. on CTI....Great version of Letters of Marque ..Looking Glass and he did Funnels which is one of my favorites ..Gary Novak is a BEAST!!!! ..first I've heard from him...Allan and Jimmy have such great symmetry its some of the best ever
@paulczech7 жыл бұрын
Novak is the most musical of the Holdsworth drummers.
@DabsDad4 жыл бұрын
I'd go with Vinnie Colaiuta
@joshuahornsby7673 жыл бұрын
Michael Groves, I'm with you. Vinnie is definitely THE man. Versatility... unparalleled.
@williamwalsh401310 ай бұрын
I saw him with Chad and Gary. I liked the power, but the dynamics with Gary Novak are the best for me. Such a profound loss, both Dave Carpenter and Allan. New virtuosos will present. Never forgotten and trails blazed by so many before...
@jaydenvillarreal59474 жыл бұрын
And his first words after all of that were, "Sorry about that!" HAHAHAHA. Some artists are literally never good enough for themselves, hence it even being possible for someone to reach such a unique pinnacle as Holdsworth did
@Oenloveslife Жыл бұрын
Such extraordinary musicianship all around!! How can this be a trio?? Holdsworth knew who to hire and those he hired knew how to make the most out of his brilliant compositions ❤
@ZoltanSuki Жыл бұрын
The best guitarist,and the best ''Deep space soulfull,fulltechique,and wonderful,,guitarplayer!❤
@roderickgful Жыл бұрын
Used to have a 70 minute commute to & from work. Fortunately I had a monster sound system. The “Road Games” EP stayed in the player 3 months straight, then came “Metal Fatigue”! All back roads through the foothills of SC. Best part of my day!
@Fontsman4 жыл бұрын
A phenomenal trio. Gary and Dave provide a masterful platform from which Allan can explore the outer limits of improvisation.
@AntaAntarekso-m5f2 ай бұрын
Great music in our Civilization
@user-su5sq5ib3i5 жыл бұрын
That drummer is awsome, and so is the bass player, good combination. thanks
@RobertWeingher5 жыл бұрын
In 1996 yngwie malmsteen did a cover version for a song called in the dead of night of a band named UK which allan holdsworth was the guitar player for that band, yngwie tell in his liner notes about the track the next words: "i never heard guitar playing like that before, the arrangament includes odd time and intricate instrument arrangament, i just love this one." after the words of yngwie malmsteen there's nothing more to say
@Acousticeg7 жыл бұрын
Allan's legato is so liquid and flowing. Awesome performances by all.
@ackalert9 жыл бұрын
I can't believe Gary's lug key does not go flying across the stage at 19:20. Power tubs!!!
@renematteo29 күн бұрын
Musica solo para quienes somos músicos y/o apreciamos el arte, feliz año para todos
@randyodierno17438 жыл бұрын
Gary Novak is just ridiculous.
@yvesgerard13088 жыл бұрын
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@randyodierno17438 жыл бұрын
by ridiculous, I meant ridiculously good. the guy is a beast.
@yvesgerard13088 жыл бұрын
Randy Odierno oh ... sorry ! i don't knew that " expression "... so , i remove my com ...
@andreasbreitwieser14498 жыл бұрын
my personal opinion is that Gary fits the best to Allan's music. his way of accompanying is so much sensitive, warm and smooze, it makes me shiver....
@yvesgerard13088 жыл бұрын
Andreas Breitwieser with Gary Husband ... terrific in " Atavachron " ... this guy is a canonball ...
@mijzelfmaardanik6 жыл бұрын
Listening this, I remember Music can be, not just a product but truly part of the essence of live itself.
@avatacron608 жыл бұрын
Ethereal music, only for the most demanding listener.
@morbidmanmusic Жыл бұрын
Pat you ego on the back some more. ... my two year old loves this music to sleep by not a demanding listener...
@johnoullette49089 жыл бұрын
The MASTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@vincentagro13703 жыл бұрын
this is spiritual alchemy!
@Samsgarden10 жыл бұрын
Carpenter is a great electric pianist here.
@VegasCyclingFreak7 жыл бұрын
Great performance. Everyone does great on these tunes.
@ellishawkins9849 ай бұрын
Carpenter's solo on water on the brain ii just keeps on giving and giving
@robertnagyofficial78626 ай бұрын
Amazing concert big drum game💪🏽
@rkatz08 жыл бұрын
I have seen many Holdsworth videos and watching this I find myself asking: "Is this Allan Holdsworth, The Master, at his prime?"!
@manningbartlett5227 жыл бұрын
I saw AH at Alvas Showroom in Los Angeles last week (Apr 3, 2017), and I saw him do things he had never done before. Even at 70 years of age, he is still pushing forward.
@AquaAnim7 жыл бұрын
Manning Bartlett Not anymore sadly R.I.P
@manningbartlett5227 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know. I think I posted my previous comment just hours before the new broke. So, so sad.
@UltimateJgx6 жыл бұрын
Manning Bartlett What kinds of things you see in that concert? I really want to know, I'm a guitar player and it will be nice to know what kinda of patterns or licks he was playing just before his death. Thank u.
@jfo30006 жыл бұрын
rkatz0 It might be his prime. This video is my favorite of Allan's live performances, watched it several times. Novak and Carp are killing it too, my favorite of all the AH lineups.
@dagostinoification5 жыл бұрын
MAGNIFICAL CONCERT ! thank you !!!
@patricktiglao Жыл бұрын
I miss Allan. Novak is my hero!
@fabiozago17043 жыл бұрын
Semplicemente meravigliosi.👍👍👍
@free19827 ай бұрын
ハマるぜ!ピーターバラカン😁
@69cohonas11 жыл бұрын
as always GREAT playing by all of you guys!!
@Drumulater1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting
@David-mw3sb Жыл бұрын
Stunning music.
@gha23ify11 жыл бұрын
Beethoven said to never use anymore energy than is absolutely necessary to get the sound you want, thats what these three people are doing.
@tinkiwinkixeraser5 жыл бұрын
mi Dios personal, totalmente inspirador
@pauloluisdemoraespereirape9484 Жыл бұрын
Sensational,the Best
@ikeeptime Жыл бұрын
Took UTs algorithm about 2 weeks (into following Holdsworth's live sessions) to present me with this vid with Novak on drums. Loved his playing since Chick Corea's Paint the World album. His stick handling is interesting. Lots of wrist action due to holding sticks at their extreme end. An economical technique believe it or not. It transfers the weight of the stick forward to the tip ends, thus allowing a lighter touch to achieve volume and saving on the fatigue factor. Yes I use it myself at times and thats one reason I love watching him play. Intelligent camera work here too.
@MrPantyline3 ай бұрын
Gary Novak is such a brilliant and dynamic drummer
@panaldrum8 жыл бұрын
GARY NOVAK es Increíble!!!
@mitchcoop12 жыл бұрын
Oh man.. What a band...Thanks for Vid...Nothing on Sp. Nir... I so wish we could get this stuff digital sound to get more clarity. < Not complaining, Big thanks. Saw A.H. with Wackerman, Husband, and Donati. Pure Joy every time!
@tshtonahomas10 жыл бұрын
Dylan William thank you so much!
@paulczech7 жыл бұрын
Subtle comping by Allan during the bass solo in Water on the Brain.
@nicolasespinasse4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I repeat myself after watching each concert, but this is over brilliant : translucid actually.
@leomilani_gtr3 жыл бұрын
Allan is an alien, we know. But this trip kicks all the asses...
@Drumulater1 Жыл бұрын
Nice piece, Chum, "I agree Tennessee.
@DenEz_TV2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest live concerts in fusion jazz music! Such a great musicianship! Where was this live show?
@ManuelReyes-qw5gs5 жыл бұрын
Allan holdsworth el mejor del mundo. Muy fino.
@visog11 жыл бұрын
Good band... tasty bass solo at 13:00. Nice growly woody tone from that chap's Fodera. To my shame, I don't know who's on bass - Dave Carpenter?
@bkdesignr4 жыл бұрын
I'll take that ride novak is playing. this is smoking