Master of the string saxophone.

@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849

7 жыл бұрын

Khurram Aziz : I'm sure Allan Holdsworth would love to hear that he was the reason you took up sax. I've read more than a few times that he really wanted to be a horn player.

@blackie75

7 жыл бұрын

i remember him actually saying he never really liked playing guitar, and he wished he taken up one of the horns, maybe sax lol

@heavyduty263

6 жыл бұрын

Ed Mathews yep

@heavyduty263

6 жыл бұрын

Mox_au yeah He said that in the VCR guitar video. Pretty strange.

@faisar_azis9546

4 жыл бұрын

Master of wholetone and chromatic so.

Even Meshuggah wouldn't have their signature sound in not for Allan Holdsworth. Thank you for everything, Allan.

@Trohawkk

5 жыл бұрын

Why

@avakinlifeuser6888

5 жыл бұрын

Why

@alessioforlani

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true.

@GrooveDuude

4 жыл бұрын

Per is a big fan of Allen. Covers his songs occasionally.

@jinxie1080

4 жыл бұрын

@Rensi To add to that, Per Nilsson, the guitarist who replaced Thordendal on some Meshuggah tours, is another metal player who's basically a fusion player at heart (a disgustingly talented one at that). The man has cited Holdsworth as his main influence and his virtuoso playing is very obviously influenced by AH kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJaOlJmHaa-Zd7Q.html

Allan died today, April 16, 2017. RIP AH, you will never be forgotten.

It is strange for me to see him like this. I went to his house a few times years and yeas ago when he lived in a geodesic dome house between the OC and San Diego. We drank (a lot) and, even though I play guitar, I'm also an avid cyclist and Allan was too. I remember sitting with him at the kitchen table, with bike parts scattered about, just talking bikes. He was such a tinkerer. Anything that he used, if he could mod it to make it better, he would try. I hope you all will hear more about this side of him that few knew about. I know that he cycled with a group out there, maybe some of those guys can add to this.

@Trohawkk

5 жыл бұрын

Cool

@stuartmoore3857

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing man!

@mthomps56

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! Really

@Mike_D_5150

4 жыл бұрын

Cool story!

@bernardogui3933

4 жыл бұрын

Dan Luna amazing story, thank you.

Absolutely devastated to have just learnt of his passing. A Musical genius, Rest in Peace.

@timpenfield5

6 жыл бұрын

shit

@GuitarsAndSynths

6 жыл бұрын

same here he was a truly talented guitarist and musician!

@emberducati9237

2 жыл бұрын

Watching this video and it still stings, even after all these years. Truly a singular voice on the guitar

Allan wrote and played great compositions. He kept me company while I grew up listening to his music. My father Phil Upchurch took me to his house in Tustin, CA and I hung out with Allan after Secrets was released. I was in his home studio playing his SynthAxe and Steinberger. I ran into him in other cities and hosted his band in my hometown years later. It's not often you get to meet and experience someone you admire. Later on I went on to support Shawn Lane on drums and many others. What a trip. Great Cat. Allan!!!

@MetalheadNation

6 ай бұрын

Huge fan! Your performance on Powers Of Ten Live is one of my favorite drum performances ever! You and Shawn, and Coluita and Allan are two of my favorite drummer-guitarist combos ever!

@GordiansKnotHere

5 ай бұрын

I've always respected and admired Allan's playing. Whenever I see him I stop and pay attention. Seems to me that all the great ones find their own "WAY' and express it and that's what makes them stand out. That is the mark of a true artist. It seem to be in short supply now-a-days... Thanks!

Holdsworth will never die. His spirit and his genius will live forever through his music, reverberating throughout the cosmos.

RIP Allan....You will be truly missed...

His overdriven tone, paired with his out-of-this-world legato skills is an ineffably beautiful combination. This man was and will always be a giant in the history of music.

I love the way he never lost his Yorkshire accent.

@mj9663

3 жыл бұрын

The man had a very strange accent, Northern spliced American accent.. What a guy.

@bengreenbank

3 жыл бұрын

@@mj9663 I’m from about 10 miles away from Allan. His accent was really hard to place, sounds like thick working class West Yorkshire but not like anyone you actually hear in normal life

Incredibly sad to hear of Allan's passing tonight. Had the pleasure of meeting him in 1993. An incredibly nice person and an astonishing musical genius.

Such a humble guy for one of the greatest guitarists ever. He is missed.

When I finally understood his musical genious and wanted to catch him live he left this world. I was crushed and still am about it but its great to see his work recognized by a whole new era of virtuosos who also see him as a musical god.

listening to him play makes me want to listen to his music. Awesome musician

@MrThomas1958

8 жыл бұрын

+Iridescent Noise THE MASTER !

AH is to music what Albert Einstein is to physics. He is one of a kind. He wrote his own tonal vocabulary.....

@EgoShredder

4 жыл бұрын

Allan did not steal other people's work like Einstein did though....

@EgoShredder

4 жыл бұрын

@TermsofService True but some people do it in a very dishonest way, and other just do it by accident / more organically.

@MetalSupporter95

4 жыл бұрын

@TermsofService wtf

@gedofgont1006

4 жыл бұрын

@TermsofService So you think Holdsworth's music is "a joke"? Think you might be in a class of your own there, buddy!😂😂🤝

@gedofgont1006

4 жыл бұрын

@TermsofService As long as you think so!😜🤝

Thank Allan Holdsworth , R.I.P.

I'm just now starting to really get into Allan' s music, I love this man, he needs to be known by every guitarist

I know Misha from Periphery is a huge fan of Allan and around 4:12 I can hear how Allan’s playing influenced the solo for Blood Eagle. This guy is a giant bolder thrown into a pond and the ripples of his influence will resound for eternity. What a phenomenon.

I absolutely love EVERYTHING about my 2 HH2x's. Literally, a perfect instrument. And the best playing guitars I've ever owned.

@volumedown_6891

8 жыл бұрын

+Sjonesmusic Do you know how much does it weight? I'm looking for the guitar that weighs less than a Stratocaster.

@allgoo1964

7 жыл бұрын

volumedown _ says: "Do you know how much does it weight? I'm looking for the guitar that weighs less than a Stratocaster." == Lighter. 6.5 lbs Typical Strat weighs 7-8 lbs.

Wow, the opening song was perfect for Maestro Allan

@Headbanger9000

7 жыл бұрын

Marcus Vinnas Allan Holdsworth is too good to be playing gay Djent nonsense

@KingTabor

7 жыл бұрын

I was being ironic

@synthonaplinth5980

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it didn't fit him at all.

What a beast, I am glad I had a chance to see him perform live a few times.

The world will never see another genius like Allan. He was in a league of his own. I miss him.

He played guest Guitar for Level 42 on their "Guaranteed" album in the 90's with some fantastic playing on it. Shame this legend has gone. We are running out fast!

Just beauty in your playing dear Allan, you will be with us for ever!.

Allan Holdsworth was an absolute legend and such a cool guy to boot. He remains one of my absolute favorite players - he sold me on these guitars - I have one of the v1 Carvin's he mentions in the beginning with the older style pickups as well as one of the new HHTX models under the Kiesel brand and I adore them both - of my dozen or so guitars they are consistently my favorites for playability, ergonomics, sound, stability etc. And while the headless look is polarizing I have to say, I think it looks amazing - so unique and stylish.

Thank you Allan for everything you have done for music and the great humility you have show throughout!!You we’re an inspiration to us all!!God Bless!!

As a Ritchie Blackmore fanatic and an admirer of Schenker , Moore etc I thought I knew a lot about quality guitarists but am ashamed to say have never heard of Alan Holdsworth. What an incredible player

@deeboy5588

10 ай бұрын

You might want to look up SHAWN LANE. Shawn was also a phenomenal player. He was also a close friend of AH. Hope you enjoy.

RIP Dear Allan Holdsworth. We will miss you greatly.

I can’t watch a video of Allan without getting emotional.

@t3hgir

6 ай бұрын

same but you want to really get emotional watch the video of EVH visiting Jason Becker...

Dude just sold that guitar and Kiesel far beyond a level he could possibly know. True charisma. What a gentleman and true super grand master of the art. R.I.P.

So humble for such a master..such a gentleman

I never tire of hearing AH noodle around! And it's a great testament to Jeff Kiesel and the team at Carvin to have a legend like Allan endorse their workmanship. Very good points about the balance of the instrument and the dynamics!

@jfo3000

Жыл бұрын

Also Mark Kiesel, who oversaw Allan's earlier Carvin models and initiated the relationship.

I first personally met Allan in 1982, with Eddie Van Halen ( truly wish it had been 1972 ). To the point of this video, ... yes, will soon definitely be purchasing one of these guitars... absolutely a gem and a beauty. Also calling out for all of us to support Allan and his projects and playing as much as possible. Thank you for posting. Thank you Kiesel! Thank You Allan! best best always, Randall Evans

He was amazing...met him once back in 82...will never forget that...and his amazing influence on my playing...see you one day Al...👍😎

What he plays at the beginning is just amazing!

Such a sweet man! I will miss him. At least we have all the music and these lovely videos

Wow, nice guitar, in some of those passages he played it sounded almost like a violin. Thank you Allan for all the beautiful music you left us with.

I love watching how Alan picked (yes sadly I'm using the past tense) The pick doesn't so much pluck the string but rather "insinuates" its way across the fretboard in a fluid yet perfectly energy preserving manner that you often see among the very best guitar technicians.It's a real pleasure to watch him play on these videos.

@loopeygoopey

3 жыл бұрын

That is not a proper usage of the word insinuates, even metaphorically lmao

@Quinceps

2 жыл бұрын

He's hammering all the time, isn't he?

@geraldfriend256

11 ай бұрын

@@Quinceps Mostly. Picks about one note for every four and hammers or slurs the rest. Smoothest legato ever.

Allan, great video! It's always special to hear you play, even if it's just noodling!!

Rest In Peace Allan. We heard of your passing today 04/16/2017. Our sincerest condolences to your family. You will be missed. And you will live on in your music.

My favorite guitar player for decades now. Fortunately his music is here for remembrance !!!!!!!!!

Saw him play at Tone Merchants in OC, after All Night Wrong came out? That's a great album! Turns out he lived across the freeway from me in North County San Diego. Thank you Allan for your music. I'm still listening.

RIP - Mr. Holdsworth. You will be greatly missed.

What a lovely down to earth man. Truly inspiring.

4:00 Allan goes to another place and the music flows out of him.

I love those notes he hits at the end of his noodling. Like at 4:31 and 6:50. That's his signature thing. Beautiful note choices as always.

@jfo3000

Жыл бұрын

He was one of the first, maybe the first guy that I heard ending phrases on the fifth scale degree, back on the U.K. album. That note just hit me. Resolved but not with a root. And those lower notes you linked sound incredible with his tone.

@jacobtapianieto9655

Жыл бұрын

The notes in the low register definitely sound like a saxophone.

RIP Maestro! Want one of these soon!

I own one and it is absolutely fantastic!!! Can't recommend it enough.

The most creative, innovative and talented guitarist that has ever existed! Period. He is the only one who has amazed and mystified every other guitar masters. And a great TRUE human being! My idol ! RIP Sir Holdsworth

saw Allan with UK at the Palladium In NYC in 78. Had no idea how he did i what he did but I knew it was unique to him and I dug it a lot. RIP Allan and Thanks1

Allan you where funny and nice when I met you in New York many years ago. Thanks for not laughing to much when I ask you for lessons. I appreciate you work even more now than back then. Thank You for the inspiration. - Jim Sullivan

Oh how I wish we could still witness in person an “Allan noodlefest”! Miss his genius more than ever. RIP

Never heard of him, never seen someone so confident. The guy looks the other way when he plays, how awesome. you can just tell the guy was special.

1:06 Fret material 2:03 Tall fret 3:39 Natural sustain and misconceptions about heavy solid body guitars and sustain verses light chambered guitars. 5:07 Scale length and balance of the guitar.

What an absolute legend! RIP Brother!

God bless you Allan Holdsworth!

Alan.... a real special person. Rest In Peace ❤️🎸🎶👼🏻

i know Allan lives on in so many of us who love and appreciate his art.

Allan always so mad chill... inspo.

Great video Allan! A "two hour Allan noodle fest" sounds great to me; bring it on any time! It is a gorgeous guitar, and sounds incredible, and will probably be my next one! As usual, your phrasing is pure liquid euphoria! Thanks for the many years of entertaining, inspiring, majestic music! Please don't stop touring entirely! I'm like a junkie without my fix-useless without you!

Greatest guitarist of all time dies and his daughters have to crowd fund to pay for the funeral. Yeah, life is fair. RIP Allan Holdsworth.

@satchfan2010

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I only found out about his passing today, from a KZread video! Allan deserved a lot more success and recognition. He was an absolute genius, that word is overused, but he really was.

@classicartfoundation639

5 жыл бұрын

@@satchfan2010 no, it made him more interesting. Successful people drowning in money bore me

@betterthantelly2993

5 жыл бұрын

@@classicartfoundation639 well said

@classicartfoundation639

5 жыл бұрын

@@d.dedrick7991 it's true though, Sorry, you're obviously American. You all love money. How can I be unempathetic when I've had and continue to have the same issues? Fuck off and lecture someone else

@genustinca5565

5 жыл бұрын

@@satchfan2010 Holdsworth was extremely proficient at playing dense and intricate legato patterns, but that doesn't make him a musical 'genius'. Don't get me wrong, I love his guitar playing, but the Holdsworth craze sometimes goes a bit over the top.

Just came from the Scales instructional video he has. I realized Mr.Holdsworth's knowledge goes beyond music theory. His perspective to music and guitar is very intertwined, deep and abstract! Monster musician Well binging on these videos is one way to stay humbled

Loved the Carvin guitars,they were stunning, So sad to see Carvin gone,l am always on the lookout for second hand Carvins,they were stunning guitars,the quality was off the charts. Unreal.

I wish! I do still love it !

i got the blue one but with a birds eye maple neck i luv it i'm so glad i got this guitar,i'll miss you!

I miss this ol' boy like you wouldn't believe

you are deeply missed Mr. Holdsworth

The most humble musician ive ever seen. And a MASTER. RIP Mr. Holdsworth.

I like that his talk is bookended by metal onslaught. "Bob's your uncle" indeed! Stay healthy Mr. Holdsworth.

IN 100 years time people will look back at what Allan did with wonder, and say "he was so far ahead of his time". Nobody mastered the fretboard like Allan. R.I.P.

Thank you , God , that i had the PLEASURE to listen to Allan Holdsworth , the greatest Guitarist ever ....SUCH a Genius !!!

One and only. I bought "Searching for the Uncommon Chord" book when I was a kid and could not comprehend his ability to hit those chords on a Fretboard. He was beyond one of a kind...

@anthem3560

3 жыл бұрын

i have that as well its hard work lol

Rest in peace Allan!!

I met Allan at the Carvin store in Hollywood when he performed and played his Carvin signature Holdsworth model. An amazing guitar player ( have many of his albums) and an excellent guitar designer as well. I think he has hearing that goes beyond normal people and is able to discern the most minute sounds and tones. I own a Holdsworth model and it really does sound better than a solid body in many ways. Maybe I'll get the headless model.

@TheJML1975

Жыл бұрын

What’s your favourite album? Or what would you recommend to someone, who’s just getting into his music?!

He is totally right about the dynamics... great sounding guitar. RIP

Allan you have been and always will be my guitarist hero... always.. even in 20 years..

Allan was a complete genius. His knowledge of music theory was incredible. Seemed like a really likeable Yorkshireman. RIP Allan from a fellow Bradford resident.

@GCKelloch

10 ай бұрын

His own brand of theory based on scales he created-- some of which oddly spanned two octaves. Not technically correct, but that's part of what made him uniquely brilliant.

@iangarner8857

10 ай бұрын

@@GCKelloch shame he passed away so suddenly

I love how he calls the most amazing improvisation we've heard him play in along time "noodling". WANT ONE!

@KieselGuitarsTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Jim Gardner amazing doesn't even begin to describe Allan's playing.. truely one of a kind! Give our guys a call and we can help you customize one for yourself!! (858) GUITARS

@benaberry578

7 жыл бұрын

hey look who is here!!!

@JimGardner

7 жыл бұрын

bena berry xxx

RIP to an absolute genius of the guitar.

R.I.P. gracias por tu música.

Beautiful sounding guitar in the hands of the master.

It is hard to fathom all the gifts he gave us.

Freaking love AH. What a master of his instrument.

rip allan, what a talented player, easily one of the top few guitar players ever....

RIP M. Holdsworth

One of a kind,16 men of tain is a masterpiece,youll be missed sir

"Allan Noodle Fest" all day long ! thank you Allan

RIP allan! You're one of the greatest guitarist ever!

Rest In Peace Allan.

so sad that you are gone Allan.

He still plays better than I ever will, even when he's had too much beer.

Who wants an Allan noodle fest? I DO!

@whynottalklikeapirat

4 жыл бұрын

It's just Allan serving you noodles with some complimentary banter ...

Bob is indeed your Uncle. Great to see Allan so enthusiastic!

He gets lost playing the guitar, that is a sign his mind is in tune with instrument.

When we lost AH, we lost a one of a kind for sure. Love headless guitars. They are light, easy on the back, and no neck dive. The older I get, the more I appreciate that in a guitar.

Still my favorite video on KZread

Allan Holdsworth lives!!

godamn i wish he was still around

3:42 He starts shredding awesomely!

It really is a beautiful guitar.