Allan Holdsworth live in Tokyo 1984 + Interviews

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Recorded, May 14, 1984 at Yubin Chokin Hall in Tokyo, Japan
Allan Holdsworth: Guitar
Jimmy Johnson: Bass
Chad Wackerman: Drums
Paul Williams: Vocals
0:01:38 Tokyo Dream
0:08:10 Road Games
0:12:34 White Line
0:19:34 Panic Station
0:23:14 Band Introduction
0:23:50 Interview 1
0:26:04 Letters of Marque
0:32:45 Home
0:38:32 Interview 2
0:40:48 Devil Take The Hindmost
0:46:25 Material Real
0:54:08 Metal Fatigue
0:59:23 Where is one
1:07:28 The Things You See ( When You Haven't Got Your Gun )
1:14:47 Was There ?
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[@zarg05]

once you hear Holdsworth everything else sounds plain.

[@umrasangus]

Nah, you just get to open your mind. I still find excitement on simple.

[@judsonchristudas]

@@umrasangus sorry.. He has a valid point.

[@creepingequinox7359]

@@judsonchristudas I mean yeah, he has a point, but it isn’t a very good one. I think it’s more about how you view the simplicity. If you immediately look down upon it, then you aren’t giving it a chance to prove itself. Under some circumstances simplicity can really shine.

[@Chaosdude341]

@@creepingequinox7359 I feel you, but I also understand the OP. The harmonic elements of Al the Alien aren't really touchable by anything else, and if you fall in love with that part of music, it's not gonna be possible to 1-up the novelty of Al.

[@creepingequinox7359]

@@Chaosdude341 very true

[@Jeffsafe]

met Allan Holdsworth one time. I was working for Ryder Truck Rental in Ca and he and one of his crew walked in to pick up a truck to carry their gear around on tour. I just looked up and said you're Allan Holdsworth with this probably stunned shocked look on my face. His response was "Yes, Im sorry". All I could say was No... Im a fan. I had just seen him play on his previous tour at Calpoly Pomona. You don't expect to see a guitar god walk into your rental truck branch in Santa Fe Springs.

[@Jeffsafe]

LOL

[@Jeffsafe]

let hope I never meet a Super Hero as I really couldn't take that kind of disappointment.

[@EgoShredder]

Allan was a superhero when it comes to guitarists, infact the superhero of all the other heroes. He was also born in my hometown of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England (UK). The really sad part is that the main local news paper and BBC TV news did not know who he was, or that he had died! I wrote to them explaining things and that they should do a proper tribute programme to him. In the end they just lazily copied and pasted existing online news reports from around the internet. At least one Englishman Francis Dunnery of It Bites fame did a nice radio tribute show to him podcasts.progzilla.com/francis/Francis_Dunnery_Radio_Show_-_041.mp3 #head4phones #music #audiophile #headphones #earphones #earbuds #DAC #musicplayer

[@juanamigo]

Not many places where you can expect a guitar god to walk in. Santa Fe Springs is probably more likely than most. Good story.

[@edgoforth9546]

Priceless! :D

[@m.a.pourkhessalian6508]

...Too rock to play on jazz stations and too jazz for rock station ... I think they were right because he IS on a different league than every body else. A genious that was second to none. Bless him. Rest in peace. The one and only Allan Holdsworth. 🖤

[@vladjones2446]

Jimmy Johnson does an incredible job behind Allan’s solos.

[@FutureFunkMonthly]

THe Rhythm section is insane in this vid. I could take that alone.

[@randyr4361]

Always does...

[@oriomenoni7651]

I mean... he's Jimmy Johnson. Nuff said.

[@catboyzee]

Sometime in 1989 I was getting my guitar repaired at a shop in Northern California when I saw this guitar sitting in a corner. I thought it looked cool so I asked the guitar tech if I could play it, which he did with a sly smirk on his face. He obviously knew I didn't recognize the instrument. Needless to say, I was amazed at how it played like butta. Imagine my surprise when the tech told me that previously belonged to AH. Jaws dropped, had to put it down immediately from shock and awe. Lifetime memory...

[@jb-ro4ow]

That's badass man!

[@rishardlampese8947]

Should've bought it - ouch!

[@kildare97]

Chad Wackerman is a monster, he did a tour with Zappa the same year as this. Brilliant.

[@t3hgir]

wtf

[@bakedandsteaked]

Absolute machine

[@jaimesorli2436]

youare right, is amazing and most of the musical ones for my ear, really fast hands, i think he sound fantastic with the paistes 2002 playing fussion, love the set of bells, gavin harrison copy that..., a lot of people believe which is from harrison, but chad usses earlier, all jazz and fussion drum maniacs speak bad about paiste, but still for me are the most musicall cymbals with best pitch beetwen them...., fuck, this concert is incredible, jimmy jonson is so brutal, and what a beautifull voice have this man, he sings in the metal fatigue, allan was from saturn....

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

Chad is one of the most amazing drummers ever. Incredibly unknown by most.

[@victoraguilera740]

More than a tour ...

[@kevinthornton4495]

Playing the music of two of the most beautifully complex contemporary rock composers, Holdsworth, Zappa and they're so different, Chad Wackerman is "A MONSTER" in drums.

[@Jedizen07]

I never saw Allan in the 80s. But I saw him several times from 2005 until 2016. The one show that stood out for me was a show he did at Yoshi's ( 2010 ) in Oakland, with Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto. The show started out with pure improvisation. But at one point, Allan, Terry and Tony played one particular riff that tore me a new one. I swear Allan's solo on that tiny jam was the greatest piece of music I've ever heard. I was STUNNED. I walked out of the show lieterally ready to give up the guitar because I was so deeply shocked what I heard. Years later, Allan came to Sacramento with Virgil Donati. After that amazing show, I had the chance to sit and chat with Allan about the Yoshi's gig. He remembered it, claiming it was one of his best gigs he played on. He even said " That one was from another universe, I'll tell you. " I'm pretty certain he wasn't complaining about it--the tone in his voice expressed sadness, that he could never reproduce that little moment ever again. What an amazing musician who set such high standards. Sad that he's no longer with us.

[@TheSadSadBanana]

Is there a video of the part you're mentioning? You really peaked my interest as I am a massive fan of Allan and an aspiring guitarist myself, I would love to hear the audio of what you're describing.

[@Jedizen07]

@@TheSadSadBanana I haven't seen or heard of any material from that specific show. I do know there is some video of that group around here though ( the link here is from the Seattle show which was either before or after Oakland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH22mJaJhbSYa7c ).

[@IanAlexanderGriffiths]

That anecdote brought a tear to my eye. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@AlejandroRasmussen7]

Thanks for sharing this

[@nicholasreis6654]

I was at that show!!

[@92andrelis]

i really liked the singer, great perfomance

[@colindowell6427]

Love Paul's voice.

[@steffomca762]

It's a shame he died a pair of years ago

[@Chickenassable]

Guy at work told me about this guy. Being a musician I am startled and ashamed that I just now heard of him. His playing is so original as if he created the instrument himself. Excellent melodic phrasing, great blending of scales and extremely fluent. Its really rejuvenating listening to this.

[@alankcpa]

Don't worry you're not the first. It's understandable. I've never heard a piece of his played on the radio. I first learned of Allan thirty years ago when an instructor wanted to demonstrate playing scales over chord progressions. He certainly is unique.

[@JimiJustin]

zach If you just discovered Allan and are a guitar player its definitely worth your time to do some research and digging into the catalog. I saw him on this tour and it was my first time. He is mostly influenced by jazz horn players as opposed to other guitarist hence his original and unorthodox approach. I discovered John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy through Holdsworth. At least half of my style and approach were developed just because of a suggestion he made. There is a lot to learn and enjoy here. Good luck.Cheers, Jimi

[@efficientguitar]

Sooner or later all paths lead to Allan holdsworth.

[@WinstonTexas829]

That two finger tapping in the first tune is a thing of absolute beauty. It’s so simple, but I’ve never heard anybody do it like that before. I’ve never been anything less than awestruck by Allan’s music.

It's genius, isn't it? The melody totally complies with the tune's title.

[@ronaldduanecochran7492]

My brother says that this music helps him to not be so depressed at times, even stopping him from ending his life. I have always loved Allan Holdsworth's music and playing style. Alex Lifeson (of the band RUSH) said that he (Alex) was very much inspired by Allan Holdsworth's playing style, during the early years of RUSH.

[@emperorpalpatine1441]

Once you listen to him, you can’t stop. It’s just absolutely fascinating how he did it. RIP Allan. An inspiration to all guitarists.

[@mountainman8775]

The singer acquits himself well imo. Allan thank you so much for showing everyone what you can hear in your head. For me there‘s before AH and after AH, he is the pivotal musician for me…

[@64blip]

Allan shreds because he can, and because he has something to say. And my goodness has he got something to say. Genius RIP.

[@pedroamc]

Jimmy Jonhson, the great Maestro

[@TaoofBassbyMarcosMachado]

Jimmy Jonhson is amazing. Gorgeous tone, perfect timing and fills. The most underrated bassist ever.

[@yerkobustamantech]

looks like a young dave carpenter

[@diffigus.indimas]

Jimmy Johnson is one of the GREATEST. Too bad this camera operator seems to have been intentionally avoiding capturing any footage of him on this film 👎 Bass players get NO LOVE

[@thisNewFoundLand]

...wow, so it is -- Jimmy Johnson. His playing is perfectly precise and musical for Alan. Staggering. Recently Steve Gadd's recent live sets feature the great JJ. Both he and Gadd are so subdued and cool in that band -- the best i've ever heard Gadd, not the most bombastic but the pocket is impossibly deep and all velvet.

[@pedroamc]

@@thisNewFoundLand I agree! Beautiful playing, perfect time, incredible choices, amazing taste. Master.

[@jvsloan]

The absolute greatest electric guitarist of all time. Scott Henderson and Zappa are honorable mentions but never make it to the inventiveness and beauty that Holdsworth gave us. As a student of 20th century classical music and frankly as a physics professor I say with confidence that Holdsworth’s unique harmonic and melodic language exposed a facet of beauty no one else had previously discovered.

[@colinburroughs9871]

Frank is just as hard to authentically sound like as Allan, but Allans vocabulary is much larger. Frank can really work fairly simple things into a messy boogie, Allan is in outer space telling us about the future or something, still (and he's dead!).

[@quintbromley2112]

RIP Allan. You were a guitar god. Say hello to Jimi. You will be missed.

[@vasantiago3038]

You kiddin’? God just kicked Jimi out of the band. .hired Allan.🎸🎵

[@johnniehh]

I took a chance and went to the Baked Potato in Los Angeles, not knowing who was playing one Saturday night. I ended up about 5 feet from him and was completely blown away. I had been a fan for 25-30 years and never thought I would be so close to a guitar GOD like Allan. His playing was unbelievable. At the end of the set I said hi and he said hi as well and asked me how I liked the show. We talked for a couple of minutes and he left. What a humble gracious person. Great guitar player, great human being :)

[@silviaspecR2050]

I went to this concert. I think that is the time when Mr. ALLAN was the best. In Japan, at those days , guitarists were especially respected, and there was no concern for the invitation of super guitarists.

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

He was at his peak technically in 1992-1993, the same as most guitarists of that era (Shawn Lane, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson etc...), there was something in the Aether during those two years that seemed to result in people being at their at most best... coincidentally we had the lowest rates of cosmic rays since recording begun from about 1991-1993.

[@secrets7301]

Jimmy Johnson's playing during Allan's solo on White Line is out of this world. So melancholically beautiful and empathic, much like Allan's own playing

[@johnstillwell4353]

I believe that was Jimmy's first tour. Wonderful player.

[@kneejo-tube]

I heard that Jimmy Johnson walked up to Holdsworth after a concert once, told him he had studied all his music. And then this fantastic stuff happened.

[@meterpangs9318]

If you'd understood his music you'd be overwhelmed by feelings ! To me Allan Holdsworth's music is the absolute highest form of musical expressiveness !

[@johnstitt2615]

I gives me a spark to keep going musically. He was so good...so humble. ✌️🎸✌️

[@johnstillwell4353]

When you watch him do things like tapping chord extensions with hie right hand, he does it with such a light touch and so delicately. One of a kind.

[@JeffWizniak]

This gives me anxiety. How does that sound come out of him. How can those notes even be played in that progression and come out musically?! Is this man a genius, or is this just a different music style that I dont hear much of. His technical ability and precision is insane. Every note comes out clean and clear.

[@sega62s]

You know that some people have a great understanding of harmony, and on top of it they love to practice for endless hours, so passion is the number one factor and just take that road with giant steps instead of baby steps, music when learned in a intense way for a shorter time is better than practicing only one hour a day......so lets practice 10 hours straight for 5 years 😜

[@gregoryberdon6587]

The approach sounds geometric. Hope that helps...hah.

[@manningbartlett522]

I saw Holdsworth play in Los Angeles last week. He is 70 years old and still advancing his ideas. It was absolutely amazing.

[@CountDraculasrockband]

Manning Bartlett it sad he passed away ... you where lucky to catch him play such a talent

[@crieverytim]

Manning Bartlett wow... and just like that, gone. I'm sad to think I'll never see him live. would have loved to brought my gf to see him, too. please post videos if you took any

[@stevetownsend6556]

Dang, this just popped up in my feed. This album, metal fatigue,was my favorite when I found it in ‘86. Amazing to see it performed live.

[@josephbruno2998]

The great CHAD WACKERMAN on the drums!!!

[@MrBostechman]

I had the honor of meeting Allan and seeing him play at Berklee College of Music many years ago. I think it was in the late 80's/early 90's. My father took me. I was in absolute awe watching him play , like many others. Allan was probably THE most influential guitar player for me, he just had a way of writing these utterly amazing songs. We all know he was one of kind. His music - not just his playing - will be remembered forever. Just a phenomenal human being if you ever got a chance to meet him.

[@TheSanityInspector]

Eddie Van Halen cited him as a major influence when he was recording 1984.

[@vasantiago3038]

Allan Holdsworth used hammer ons to supplement chords. Eddie V. Halen made a whole career out of it.

[@Eric-ww2qb]

RIP Eddie and Allan

[@holdencaustic]

Jimmy Johnson has, in my opinion, the best tone in the world

[@snowfiresunwind]

Everytime I watch this performance I am in awe. 35 years have gone by since this gig and it still sounds amazing. Just so far ahead of its time. Three incredible musicians taking music to another level, oh and I also enjoy the vocals as well.

[@markteasdale9283]

I saw him twice....first with Chad and Jeff Berlin in Pittsburgh....and again in Florida with this line up....He signed a Forster beer bottle for me... Amazing as it gets

[@ovidiulupu8484]

Allan has an original playing of instrument,he gave us more emoțions.he created a world of sounds,his vision about life.thanks Forever Allan!

[@phenbuz]

The Tokyo Dream song changed my life forever.

[@enchanteur33-duelofchampio37]

Taping harmony after picking cords normaly. So good.

[@liverpoolhw]

Me to wackerman on drums Allan of course

[@meinukey]

Ernie Ball string envelopes are more or less the same at least since 1984 lol

[@Djarra]

There is a picture in Keef's book from 1968 which shows that design, meaning that it probably hasn't changed since Ball set up the present company in 67.

[@MechanicalRabbits]

I just bought that one the other day so its blown my mind to see the same exact packaging on a 36 year old video

[@gscgold]

A man of few words but endless talent on the guitar.

[@Gee-no]

Allan is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Oh, and soloist as well. I saw him in the early 90's in Chicago across the street from Wrigley Field (at the Cubby Bear). He blew me away. Just an incredible, unique genius. His use of chords on the guitar would establish him as a genius alone but it is as a soloist where he truly shines. The Eric Dolphy / John Coltrane comparisons come up a lot and with good reason. As a kid I studied all his albums as a sideman and solo. This was before the internet made everything easier! That was the fun though. Tracking down his first early solo album where he plays some violin. Ahh, brilliant. Truly one of a kind. The mold was definitely broken when they made him! One more thing - a guy like Allan could have been cerebral and uppity but he is not. His passion is still intact. All the way through his career. Thank God, Buddha, Krishna, Science, whoever...for Allan Holdsworth!

[@alexojideagu]

He's a great soloist but his Synth Guitar Music is garbage. Incredibly dull, like a wet fish.

[@alainrosso568]

I saw him in a Club called the LA Velle in Los Angeles in front of 10 people ,this is Allan

[@angelozai4352]

It's a shame we can't see any of Jimmys incredible playing...

[@reinekefuchs267]

allan's playing is so beautiful, it still brings tears to my eyes. i have never felt something like that before i first heard his music. it was a somewhat disturbing experience, it turned my emotional world of music up side down. without him, music wouldnt be what it is today. and the sad thing is most people will never be aware of this.

[@rickysalas2113307243]

Sublime..superb... Timeless Best concerts ages in modern times you got to love the 80..

[@matthewpaluch777]

Rest in Peace Allan. You were definitely 1 of akind! Your innovative approach to the instrument is both unique and unequaled!

[@benjamintromly656]

There will never be a guitarist like him again.

[@blakjack3053]

One in a billion

[@lex.cordis]

There will be others that will inevitably come, but none will sound like Allan. A TRUE original and without a shadow of a doubt a genius.

[@kuntcz]

Fantastic performance by all members of the band. Chad's drumming is extraordinary. Even though audio is in mono, there is sonic clarity. Thanks for sharing!!

[@peterg.bassist]

ever since hearing 'Fred' I have been enjoying the musicality of Allan...and this music is brilliantly conceived and performed.

[@vasantiago3038]

Good Clean Filth and Abingdon Chasp are the songs that did it for me.

[@Hologhoul]

A humble, mellow, thoroughly likeable person with an extraordinary talent.

[@Disneylandonacid1982]

Rest In Peace Allan. I was 19 when I saw the Road Games tour with Berlin and Wackerman at a small jazz club here in Tempe. On acid. I also saw Metal Fatigue and Sand. Then again in 2007. The 80's shows were perspective-shifting experiences for me.

[@enricomaciel]

First time that I hear this vocals (Paul Williams)... ... ...This voice remember me Joe Lynn Turner mixed with David Lee Roth) .... Man... this guy is a Legend!!!!!

[@FreeBrunoPowroznik]

I didn't meet Allan Holdsworth in 1989. In Leeds, near the corn exchange. Lovely bloke, but there was no sign of him.

[@19Lqueen17]

This concert reminds me of my uncle, who really love Allan's music.

[@williambstoecklein977]

i saw this tour , austin tx 1984 . it was great, inspriing , good memories He does and 8 fret chord here

[@paulczech]

Holdsworth is fearless and ferocious on White Line.

[@clarkewi]

Jesus what a drummer.

[@ciadella1971]

Chad Wackerman. Love his style.

[@Ignore14]

Dude is insanely underrated

[@scurfie2343]

Frank Zappa's best drummer IMHO.

[@teemunystrom7020]

@@scurfie2343 Zappa´s best drummer is Vinnie Colaiuta ?

[@64blip]

Seen him twice - once with Holdsworth and once with Banned From Utopia. Lifelong inspiration. No other drummer like him.

[@antiv]

This was absolutely spectacular. Thank you so much for uploading this gem. 🙏🏻

[@ThreeBeingOne]

once you go holdsworth, most other solos just sound inarticulate at best.

[@MrPyroguru]

I wish I could have seen him record Devil Take the Hindmost in studio. I bet everyone there was drop jawed watching him play!

[@ntesslafan]

So true. When i listen other guitarists that once made me feel special don't have the same effect. Not just the solos, but the music altogether.

[@Selkirk69]

I still like Zappa too :)

[@FatPeaceman]

I think Shawn Lane has an amazing phrasing and articulation, too

[@snowfiresunwind]

Agree entirely - Holdsworth's music and playing are just on another level.

[@truthserum9157]

I first heard of him in the late 70’s with Tony Williams and the lifetime band, needless to say I pivoted to the left and never looked back.

[@rhampton1914]

I remember buying the Laser Disc back in 1996. Love those Days..you had to earn your way to listen to his music...Now it's just a click of the youtube..lol....Thanks for sharing..

[@daltonjobson8402]

Yeah was that laserdisc like $70 in 90’s money? Heh heh. I have a few laserdisc concert productions

[@rhampton1914]

@@daltonjobson8402 Thanks for the reply

[@rhampton1914]

@@daltonjobson8402 i purchased this in the 90's along with the King Crimson 3 of a perfect pair..i paid $200 i believe for both..

[@Jellybeantiger]

It was more romantic and exciting though bringing home that disc.

[@zscheuch]

RIP Allan. You played amazing Music. Thank You. You're standing shoulder to shoulder with all the greats.

[@markreddy8682]

The chords on the bass on the road games song are just divine!

[@alexanderallegra432]

Such fucking insane tone and distortion crunches, like fucking golden platinum fucking art

[@ericwedin4154]

Favourite concert. Allan was an alien on a too short visit on earth. Miss him so much.

[@nitaigauranga3849]

Bought a Holdsworth CD back in 95, cause I heard he was shred. Gonna listen to him more now, now that he's dead. Respect to, maybe, the greatest electric guitar player of all time.

[@kursesandkarma3224]

Road Games blew me away when I bought the vinyl EP. I met Allan and Chad at a small bar in Pittsburgh named The Decade on The Road Games Tour. Allan was a very kind person indeed. Being a drummer but appreciating the guitar, I did chat with Chad more than AH. Wish I could reverse that now. I've forever been enamored with his guitar playing. He is a giant! RIP Allan.

[@bastidepp2]

it's really difficult for me....how happy we are to be here! lol, got to love allan

[@spydermaker]

First time seeing this...Gotta love youtube for helping me to find new shit! Holdsworth fan for years. This is badass!

[@kenpowilliamson]

First saw Holdsworth when Jeff Berlin was on Bass and then again when Jimmie Johnson joined. Great both times.

[@m.a.pourkhessalian6508]

And hats off for Jimmy and Chad and Paul. Jimmy is such a calm and cool monster bass player.

[@Poth1223]

Random side note, It kinda cool to see that the Ernie Ball string packages (@ 0:14) haven't changed at all in 40 years lol

[@Julius_Seizure]

You can hear the direct influence of Holdsworth on Eddie on the 1984 deep cut Girl Gone Bad. It’s all there.

[@ookuboakio2171]

このライブは永遠に忘れない！

[@michaelfugate2404]

So onconventional, So unique, truly otherworldly... A Legend among us. Rest easy... You left us a legacy for the ages!

[@keithpowell5336]

Deeply talented musicians on stage. I knew the name, but was not my kind of music when I was younger, but man, I can see his influence in many other guitarists I love. Allan is a genius who inspired other geniuses. There's something about guitarists who are tinkerers too.

[@tromly76]

Brilliant concern. Allan is beyond brilliant.

[@TruthSurge]

as for him being nervous, you can literally see his fingers shaking during that first solo (Tokyo Dream). I know it was that way for many performers due to high expectations. Same for olympic competitors many times. Ice skaters probably get really nervous b4 they do their routines especially. People are not robots.

[@Jellybeantiger]

I first heard Holdsworth on Luc Ponty's and Bruford's records back in the 80's. Magic.

[@WagnerKlitheede-qw6vh]

Timeless music from an outer terrestrial guitar god. Insane expressionism right there. Shakes me up good.

[@neilfranklin9214]

Saw him at The Beacon Theater in NYC around this time (84) and it seemed like he soloed throughout the entire gig. Same guitar and I believe Danny Gottlieb sat in on the the drums. Of course Allan blew everyone away. Then Al DeMeola and his band played with Danny on the drums as well. RIP Mr. Holdsworth, you are still The Man. Thank you for the wonderful and inspirational music!

[@Unibabble]

I saw that tour in Boston. Danny Gottlieb had to sit in because Chad Wackerman couldn't make it for some reason, and I think it was a last minute thing. I don't think they rehearsed much before the Boston gig, I think I remember Holdsworth saying that when he introduced the band, but maybe I'm mis-remembering. Anyways, it was pretty loose. I could see Holdsworth's hands shaking at the start of the gig from nerves. But a few minutes in, he settled down and got in the groove. It was a great show, and even though I am a big fan of DiMeloa, I left shortly after he started his set, I just couldn't get into him after seeing AH.

[@abirdynumnum9612]

Allan Holdsworth: every note carefully thought through. What a joy!

[@winstonsizemore2385]

What's amazing is that everything he played was improvised!

[@NEINLIVES999]

The fact that he mentioned “every once in a while they have a good show”! Talk about your standards being off the rails. Very similar of all geniuses in their field!

[@champfodz1212]

Awesome set list!!! Amazing show!!! R.I.P Allan

[@El_Bicho_Feo]

saw AH around this time with the same lineup only with Jeff Berlin on bass... at Tipitina's in New Orleans, LA. By some weird fluke, I was waiting around to talk to Chad Wackeman after the show, but he never came back out and I wound up talking to Paul Williams for about half an hour. Extremely gracious fellow... we talked about all sorts of stuff and he set me straight about his role in the band... he didn't just write the lyrics! Shortly after speaking w/him, i managed to track down both Tempest LPs... that was basically PW's band. The first one is with Ollie Halsall and the 2nd (which has amazing Mati Klarwein cover art) is with AH.

[@pdpatdeschamps29]

It's very good to read a positive comment about Paul Williams. He's a so gifted artist !! Also good to know he's a nice person.

[@rishardlampese8947]

Had this on VHF since the eighties. Still spectacular 40 years later!

[@williamwallace69]

I always wanted the carvin signature Allen holdsworth guitar but obviously couldn't afford it. I always heard of Allen holdsworth but never invested any time in his playing. Now that I have, wow. Super jazzy incredible player

[@theCheesemonger]

An incredible group of improvisers. Beautiful interplay between them, such an amazing unit. I'm so glad this document exists.

[@ezgodave]

A true example of the sound comes from your hands, no equipment can give tones or expression that true artistry gives the music. Mr Holdsworth could pick up anything you have laying around and make you cry with just a few passages.

[@davidnelson1090]

RIP Allan , This picked me up a little....

[@tsuyoshinyc2]

I was there. In fact, the whistle on 1:15:00 is me! He was on a roll that night and so was the band. I had seen him live many times, but that night was very special and he played some of the best solos I had heard. His music was so original, creative and inspiring. Thank you Allan. We admire you and still listen to your incredible music.

[@Unibabble]

Man, it's been a long time since I've seen this video. Amazing music, amazing band, no pyrotechnics, no light show, just jaw-dropping, innovative, otherworldly music.

[@joycesweeting3211]

Just mind boggling... the talent. What a gift!!!

[@monkeysbum999]

Robert Fripp said of Coltrane "if you have what he had ,you don,t need to practise ,but you don,t and he did.

[@snowfiresunwind]

Material Unreal 46:21 is just a stunning achievement and breaks thru the need for any music labels.

[@martinnitschmusic]

that solo on "Where Is One" is out of this world, and so is everything about Allan Holdsworth...see you in heaven

[@prema9878]

I absolutely love this White Line Version!!!!!!!!!

[@davedillon1372]

I'd recently bought a UK (1st) LP w/a few nice Autographs by Allan & Wetton on the back in ballpoint that was in need of a good home. Rather than do that I asked Holdsworth (in town w/Chad, J.Johnson I think) later, I was lucky to see the Reunion UK Tour & Eddie was warm so that's 3/4- all I needed was for Wetton to be willing to sign it over/elsewhere to be a real problem of a Fan getting the Artist to redot an 'i' ! We Fans are never going to be happy..

[@andigisler]

Holdsworth greatest period I think and the interplay between the musicians is incredible. We should mention Jimmy Johnson though, UNBELIEVABLY great bass playing! I just noticed that he is also channeling Jaco without sounding like an imitator.

[@geraldmellon740]

The solos get to a point where you think it can't go any further. And then they do. I always think of those years in Soft Machine and playing with Ian Carr and wonder how much Allan benefited from those groups. R.I.P. Allan Holdsworth.

[@enchanteur33-duelofchampio37]

around 34:20 : Allan made a mistake. ^^. just after, his fingers become confused, but he continue and play like nothing happens.

[@ericcalame9154]

Allan , so allien, so human, with exellent musicians. The first word that come to me is peace.

[@AndreasGautier]

That first solo.... really..... its insane 👑💎✊🏻🇬🇧

[@JuniorQueirozBatera]

19:37 Panic Station - Love it!

[@angusorvid8840]

I used to have a Charvel very similar to that, except it had one volume, no tone control, a classic handwound Duncan JB that sounded phenomenal, and an unpainted headstock. Best guitar I've ever owned. Wish I still had it.

[@ChuckSilva]

Wow....this is a treasure for all time... the recording is superb....and the performance is a masterpiece ....what a pleasure....Allan's harmonic sensibility is genius....