Devil Take The Hindmost Solo ( Allan Holdsworth )

[@derrylgabel]

Go here for the transcription synced with the video www.soundslice.com/slices/pHf4c/

[@megnadh]

you are the best Derryl !!!

[@Argohemoth]

Thanks.

[@MrPyroguru]

Derryl, 1 Peter 5:8 is in the thumbnail. Was Allan a Christian? I sure hope he believed in Jesus. Acts 16:31

[@francescocosta6817]

...Eccelso...sono ammutolito...per imparare questo solista,mi ci vorrebbero 3 anni... bravissimo...👏👏👏👍💪💪👍

[@Chrishagen]

Amazing to think that Allan improvised that on the spot. A genuine genius and so missed. RIP.

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

Is it? Because it *really* sounds like an improvised solo, and not necessarily in a good way, always found it a tad aimless

[@UniversalSouls]

​@@JohnDaubSuperfan369lmdBo! A tad aimless from Allen is LIGHT years beyond anything YOU could EVER conceive of I'm CERTAIN 😅

[@freshpansen6313]

@@JohnDaubSuperfan369 aimless? on the contrary, I find this is one of Holdsworth's best conceived solos architecture-wise

[@ericpaulos1695]

Masterpiece of a performance! You nailed it! It is an incredibly challenging solo and you not only got the notes, but all the nuances, vibrato arm techniques, harmonics and excellent phrasing throughout! This blew me away entirely!

[@pobinr]

Allan invented a whole bunch of new phrasing. This isn't jazz phrasing. It isn't blues phrasing. It's allan holdsworth phrasing. Genius. And so accurately played here by you. I'm going to have a go at it. I doubt I'll play it as well though

[@PaulRossi-rc1nt]

The thing is reaching that level of harmonic complexity just improvising, without even care about what was happening with his hands on the fretboard... says it all. Sometimes we forget about this aspect, just being stunned at his speed. To me it has never been about the technicality, to be fair. I always try listening what he's creating from an harmonic point of view, the way he builds it. It's like and old friend telling you a great story in a very detailed way. Unique as the greatest classical composers were, pioneer of musical genres.

[@DcTurner]

Absolutely monstrous in the best way possible :)

[@Guilhermeabcd]

and here i am again, just to say: phenomenal. Awesome work. Thanks for the effort of learning, editing and posting for us to enjoy!

[@derrylgabel]

My pleasure!

[@xcalibur1011]

Derryl G! Guitar legend Allan Holdsworth would certainly be proud of you playing his classic melody of Devil Take The Hindmost Solo. which is definitely a FAN FAVORITE.🎼🎸well done.🎶

[@LuxeFilmography]

Probably not. Holdsworth was critical of people learning his solos note for note instead of creating their own thing.

[@DonnyOsmosis]

"Guitar like a saxophone." Spot on, sir!

[@gsmitchell]

Incredible! Thanks for sharing that.

[@biorythmicshifter]

Sounds like a chorus effect. Kudos on nailing this so spot on. This guy must have the patience of a saint to learn such dense musical pieces. Incredible playing.

[@derrylgabel]

Thanks for listening! Here's just me, bass and drums kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jWk6xphbGmj7c

[@roddegeorge]

Amazing! Great job! The attention to detail was incredible too!!

[@letsdisagree]

Allans note production is beautiful. Fantastic video thank you so much.

[@preservedmoose]

From 1985 - almost 40 years ago... unbelievable now. Well done!

[@TurrigenousOfficial]

Excellent!!

[@HeavyProfessor]

This is very special. Thank you.

[@DaveCorsello]

Awesome, Derryl. Allan was featured in the Feb 1985 issue of guitar player magazine, and this song was on the “sound sheet” that month. (Sound sheets were thin, floppy, vinyl records that were stapled into the magazine and could be removed by tearing along a perforated line.) I wore mine out. I HAD TO figure out the line that starts in Derryl’s video between 0:55 and 1:03. I slowed it down by recording it to tape while playing it at a slower speed, and then bouncing it between tape recorders a few times. It’s the only portion of an Allan Holdsworth solo I ever figured out. It’s amazing to see the entire solo transcribed, and beyond this, the command of Allan’s vocabulary in general that Derryl has developed.

[@derrylgabel]

Yes, I remember seeing that issue. Did you see the transcription that I pinned at that top and now also in the description?

[@DaveCorsello]

@@derrylgabel I didn't. I'll check it out. If I remember correctly, there was also a transcription in that issue of Guitar Player. But back then, I preferred learning stuff by ear, so I didn't spend much time on it. I did one bit of fingering that's different from what you do. On beat 2 in your measure 35, starting on the B natural, I did pull-offs down to A, hammer-ons to Bb and D and a pull-off to A. So all of the notes from beat 2 of measure 35 to the downbeat of measure 36 were played on the B string with just one picked note, the B natural. My goal was mostly to avoid going back and forth between the B and E strings with the pick. Relative to now, my right hand technique was slamming back then (I used economy picking exclusively). But even then, I couldn't have pulled off your cross-string picking when going from Bb to D to A in measure 35 at that tempo. This puts in perspective for me how well developed your right hand is.

[@git606]

WOW, absolutely stunning...the solo that made me "get" Holdsworth, still one of my favourite solo's, you really nailed it

[@Zaaxun]

I'd give a thumbs up to anyone even attempting to play Holdsworth.

[@5150Rockstar]

bro, amazing

[@HoracioCasteglioneMusic]

No words for this... outstanding interpretation.. incredible

[@Istari_01]

Wow! Outrageously great!! Gobsmacked. 🍻🍻💃🏽🕺🏽

[@marcschonbrun585]

Great to hear you again - Alan’s masterpiece!

[@jairohdvideo]

FANTASTIC

[@ChananHanspal]

You REALLY nailed it this time! Absolutely fantastic Derryl, well done.

[@jhep1]

That was so accurate but perfectly natural its outstanding and mind blowing. The sherif of Holdsworth Town just reminded everyone who's the boss!

[@derrylgabel]

😄 Thanks John! Listen to this. Just me, bass, and drums www.soundslice.com/slices/pHf4c/

[@Mike-dn7ut]

My favorite Holdsworth solo and you nailed it! Chad's drums on this track are equally amazing

[@brbqsauce]

Allan had mind-melting style. Great video!

[@ANTONIOCARLOSGC]

Amazing, parabéns 🇧🇷

[@philipbrown2225]

wow! amazing job Derryl! to my ears its the best guitar solo ever recorded. I bought Metal Fatigue when it came out around 85- and to this day I haven't heard any better than the DTTH solo

[@josephfelice601]

Absolute Truth is Possible!!!

[@timgo1]

Ditto, amazing and blew my mind when it came out! This is so good too!

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

great solo indeed ....also right at the top are 415 Bradford Executive , unMerry GoRound and albeit a synthaxe solo, the solo on Spokes. Never heard any guitarist play lines like those on spokes.

[@gueims]

That six second phrase on 0:55 blew my mind 37 years ago...

[@fvbpacguy]

Awe inspiring amazement!

[@raybergstrom]

Man you absolutely nailed it. This might be my favorite guitar solo ever.

[@Hadri_ART]

One of mine too, for sure🎉

[@pankajthakuri921]

Thank you for the video sir

[@mywholesomechannel]

Crikey! Saved me a job that I haven't got time for! Amazing stuff.

[@MarcosMoletta]

Just perfect, thanks for showing exactly how it’s done! 🙌🏾🌟

[@shawnsmith2241]

This is just so perfectly played, I love it

[@jamesgoulet2528]

Stunning. A real tribute. Fantastic playing !

[@derrylgabel]

Thanks for listening

[@misadimitrijevic483]

Perfect job. Bravo!

[@ivonsmith4255]

Superb!!!!!!

[@patriciosicardi9247]

Impresionante, amigo!! Es mi solo favorito de Allan... Congrats!!

[@manitheman0806]

Mind blowing...excellent job

[@derrylgabel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danaandra9735]

Unreal, man! Fantastic!

[@RobertoColombo]

Mamma mia... 😬 Absolutely impressive! 👍👍👍

[@pierreherve8189]

One if not the best guitar solo of all times. Great job mate !

[@alexandrefelippe9234]

AWESOME!!!!!!

[@jakelee7639]

Fantastic!!

[@Jacksonnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Awesome!

[@aliensporebomb]

Crazy. It's like AH played the solo and the engineer turns to Derryl "Ok, double track it now!"

[@guitargodcrain]

Absolutely beautiful 🌹#goat aka #greatest_of_all_time

[@simongrady1298]

very well played

[@Loudjazz]

really impressive 👏

[@skok58]

Bravo!

[@lasoo94]

Madre de Díos Santísimo!!!!! Incredible performance. So smooth, so legato, so well interpreted. You must really enjoy it while playing it. Keep up your nice content. Wish you love and peace.

[@mrkrud]

Inspiring!! You put the work in Darryl and this was spectacular. I'm sure Allan would grab a beer and cheer you from the audience on this one

[@luke125]

My all time favorite solo of Allan’s. You nailed it down. Amazing.

[@josephfelice601]

Bravo!!! The crème de la crème of guitar solos. Would love to hear about the tone quest for this. Cheers

[@derrylgabel]

Coming soon!

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

Crazy 😮

[@guitarfarmer]

Hello, Derryl, absolutely amazing played! Fun fact, I sent my hand-notes to Livio Lamonea for the second solo part, I worked with dismantling that solo for two weeks, like 10 hours a day, and I thought I should go insane. But finally I had it. And Livio made a perfect transcript of it :) MIT also made a case of our cooperation on that solo, and I am so glad that it is made a proper transcription of it now in order so that everyone can learn how to play that masterpiece. And you nailed it, definitely :) Sincerely Jostein Odland

[@zenripper1]

Just speechless Brother…. Speechless.

[@SrZappita]

Infinitos aplausos para Derryl Gabel.

[@doyouluvit]

insane!!!! wow

[@BneiAnusim]

FLAWLESS! 😲

[@JASONPASTRANNA]

Sir Gabel, master the best. A big hug.

[@derrylgabel]

Hug back!

[@robertdevirgilio444]

Awesome job!!

[@gibson345]

Brilliant as usual, Derryl!

[@SebastianSalinasOficial]

Great rendition of this amazing solo Derryl

[@indioguitar]

Bravo 👏👏👏

[@megnadh]

It would be amazing to see you do the solo of "Panic Station" !!

[@rodrigofernandez8208]

Incredible Derryl!

[@pjuliano9000]

Perfect execution

[@CRP2426]

You are so Amazing, Humble & Inspiring. Love everything you Do. Blessings!!

[@benirw1n]

That's quite a transcription, a long one too. Well done, man.

[@gtrgareri]

Wow!! Mind Blown! Incredible Derryl!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Studio_19]

Always amazed by your incredible talents and playing Derryl!

[@Guilhermeabcd]

that tone was on point, and the performance too! Great work!

[@derrylgabel]

Thanks for listening

[@timpitts9256]

Fantastic Derryl, a joy to watch. I learned about a third of that. Will be studying your fingerings. Thanks for sharing

[@davidj6008]

For starters...WOW, love it! Fluid speed Master class of guitar 😁👍🎸

[@SeeMick1]

The playing is impressive, but what really did it for me is the way you mastered the Allan "not looking at the neck and just vibing while the notes are flying by". Completely authentic.

[@rgsss14]

Simply awesome and inspiring. Thank you for all you do.❤

[@pthombeaux]

That was perfect, Derryl! Awesome job, buddy!

[@derrylgabel]

we have to meet on Zoom and catch up!

[@J.s.Begley]

Go get em Derryl, sound quality is top shelf. 🔥🔥🔥

[@GuitarGreg1970]

Mastering the Master...well done again Derryl! Thanks for this..

[@michaelgregory2231]

I did one too and it ain't easy. Well done!

[@phenbuz]

Fantastic solo cover. Just perfect tune👏👏👏👏👏

[@frankthebaldguy9819]

Awesome!! Thank you for posting.

[@MarkLown]

Great job!

[@Oenloveslife]

Fabulous clean amazing copy! There is no one like Holdsworth and we are so glad you are helping to keep him alive

[@cris_horizons]

im full love with that guitar!

[@avulsedvisuals681]

Sheeeeeesh such greatness!~

[@timcummiskey1178]

Bravo Derryl! All the best!

[@urec13]

Absolutely fantastic, Bravo.

[@TheHeadhunter85]

Just fantastic Derryl!!

[@visog]

Masterful! Listened to the the remastered version recently. Loved this since I got it on a Guitar Player flexi-disk.

[@randyhetlage9202]

Excellent job , Thanks ☆♡☆

[@FusionHowie]

I cant believe what I am hearing !

[@derrylgabel]

Thanks for your comments! Check out this live solo cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHmXd62ropVsgZo

[@samseasmusic8933]

Incredible my friend! Hats off.

[@cerveshred]

Bravo Derryl what a lovely tone and feel, thats solo changed my perception of electric guitar years ago. Cheers from Chile

[@DavidLeeHalen]

Bravo mon ami👏👏👏👏🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kristianniemann8716]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuu........that is unreal. Well done!

[@luisdasilva9628]

Geniooo!!