Allan Holdsworth - White Line solo 1984

[@Mike-rw2nh]

I’m pretty new to Allan’s music. I don’t even pretend to understand it. I just latch onto the bass and hold on for dear life.

[@guitarforall]

i’m glad you are listening! i’ll give you some holdsworth songs i’ve been listening to a lot … ‘metal fatigue’ ‘white line’ ‘texas’ ‘devil take the hindmost’ ‘road games’ ‘tokyo dream’ ‘5 to 10’ ‘non brewed condiment’ ‘where is one’ ‘city nights’ ‘looking glass’ ‘funnels’ ‘last may’

[@Mike-rw2nh]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I don’t understand it, but I love it. My relative pitch is in need of much improvement. Subbed!

[@guitarforall]

@@Mike-rw2nh just listen to the drums a lot and you’ll notice that it’s impossible to keep up with. such a good variety in time signatures… especially in the song ‘metal fatigue’ thanks for subbing!

[@nevillepearson2670]

Utterly superb!! My favourite player of all time. He plays his own brand of modal jazz, incredible technique, legato style, very few notes picked, hammered on or pulled off instead.. Saw his with trio including Gary Husband in Bracknell Cellar Bar many times. He passed away in America where he eventually lived a few years ago. Genius.

[@guitarforall]

his guitar licks on ‘road games’ song is amazing example of his pull off tapping. best player of all time

[@MercutioUK2006]

That was absolute insanity, even for Allan.

[@guitarforall]

0:33 the best lick ever

[@levisalvini4110]

The Jazz Fusion MASTER...

[@guitarforall]

god tier

[@guitarforall]

0:35

[@wayneburnett5098]

Da GOAT!

[@guitarforall]

0:33 and onwards is my favorite part , he hits notes crystal clear. i can’t imagine sitting in the audience watching that happen infront of my eyes

[@sixmillionsilencedaccounts3517]

My brain just exploded.

[@guitarforall]

just wait until you see the guitar tab for this solo, i gave up only reading the first chord and notes

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Hey Bob can we have a replay on that let's play that backwards for those who missed it in the first place..So Bob fill everyone in on what's going on here..Bob..Bob...????!!!

[@guitarforall]

0:35

[@kaspafischer]

Oh nuts... Think I'll just sell my guitar... 😂

[@guitarforall]

😬😬and the amps

[@nevillepearson2670]

Yes, he was an unbelievable player. Utterly original, incredible technique. Saw him play at Bracknell, Berkshire many times. Passed away now.

[@dukeplow]

When I saw him after Road Games was released I was surprised he had Gary Husband on drums. I thought it was going to be Chad Wackerman

[@guitarforall]

in this video it’s chad wackerman.,, very good lineup. the whole live japan ‘84 is an amazing show. i need to get this on DVD soon

[@dukeplow]

@@guitarforall I saw Chad Wackerman with Zappa a couple of times. Pretty badass

[@dennylotti8597]

Fusion is fun only for those who play it....

[@scythianarcher4133]

So, it seems like it’s more complicated than any shredder’s stuff.

[@guitarforall]

way beyond. this is the definition of shred

[@guitarforall]

@Andy Butler amazing work, time signatures and chord stretches are the key with allan’s music. the song “metal fatigue” is an amazing song, unreal how easy he can play those chords.

[@magnuszetterqvist5936]

G string seems a bit flat. Just kidding 👍😘🇸🇪