Allan Holdsworth - NAMM Ballroom 1997

[@michelmartinez5507]

I don't know if you agree but something marvelous happens in Allan's formations when the bass player and the drummer comprehend each other to provoque Allan; I think that's the key of Allan's most wornderful improvisations.

[@paulschoenmakers8141]

Never heard or seen footage of Allan with Peter Erskine before. And the late Dave Carpenter on bass is smoking as usual! Many thanks for sharing this beautiful concert!

[@lex.cordis]

I had no idea Allan ever performed with Peter Erskine! Pretty cool, man.

[@stephenichinaga9695]

I will miss seeing Allan , and all the outstanding talent that he toured. by!! with . Saw. Allan perform 8 times ! All. in Washington, Seattle. As a guitarist myself. , I know. that. his. music. came. from his. heart and what. a. he art. he. had !

[@pobinr]

End of an era. There'll never be another. Saw him 6 times. 1st time 1979 with Nucleus. Mind blowing. Memories to treasure

[@chrisking8353]

RiP Allan and Dave. Such talented guys

[@rmcfee]

Erskine was just smoking on this! Allan brought the best out of everyone who played with him.

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

Omg, Allan, Carp, and Erskine???

[@semiprecioustones]

nice to see clips of the fatboy. obviously , the delay is a mainstay and the steinberger too. its cool that the newer version seems to be up to his road standards. this and that letters of marque from germany 97 really showcase this guitar and some great trio interplay ( with dave carpenter RIP and gary novak).

[@rossianlardner3291]

drummer respect..great gig..many thx for posting xx

[@ChromaBlue13]

The solo starting at 27:56 is just... Damn! What a fucking monster.

[@daandrums]

Allan and Dave, pure magic. thanks!!

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Allan was at his prime here I think, although he was still still kicking ass when that Live At Yoshi's DVD was recorded some ten years(?) later.

[@chrislestermusic]

I agree totally. I think ‘97 may have been his prime. Yoshi’s is incredible as well.

[@jacobtapianieto9655]

All the decade of the 90's. Great songs, great albums and great live improvisations!

[@michelmartinez5507]

By the way: Allan and Dave look so pleased with Erskine's playing during "Sixteen men of tain".

[@MrThomas1958]

thx

[@ApoenaAds]

Well James, actually Peter Erskine is the one behind the drumset on this one. And he's quite magistral on his interpretations.

[@francinebacone1455]

holy fuck

[@MrPyroguru]

What are spider things? Getting stuck?

[@pobinr]

Sometimes i think drums are superfluous with his chordal sequences like they'd be with a great classical composition

[@梁爔]

Erskine? omg

[@Samsgarden]

Peter Erskine!! I never.

[@claymationwaves]

.... 4 knobs now.... im tryng to figure out what the third one does now 4 fuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@Samsgarden]

'spider finger thingies'. I too have noticed. Look I don't know what's going on with him now, I don't want to say anything critical, I'm developing a rep for doing that and he deserves our accolades.....but,...just, if I can say one thing -wrong personnel at present.

[@SickOfItAll-do1cf]

Amazing but it all sounds a bit repetitious after a while

[@javiermarco5056]

Allan playing wrong chords in the melody... He was humsn after all!

[@Carefaceeeee]

Overrated and pretentious

[@fusionhar]

Like Justin Bieber or GaGa ?

[@ChromaBlue13]

Eternal Slumber Your name says it all loser. Going back to your cave and listen Green Day creep.

[@gaelsebastiani2198]

Ignorant! Go listening your shits like Kanye West, Gaga or other crappy stuff for idiots. And let real musicians discuss here.

[@Sandemose]

You are refering to your self? Don't be so hard on your self dude.

[@adorephoto]

Someone's been playing with the thesaurus and doesn't understand what those big words mean....