Doesn´t sound like a guitar? Have you listened to the MUSIC? Yes, he started out to be the most sensational new guitarist in mid 70s. But man, it´s not only his guitar playing, it´s his MUSIC! Those chords are so soothing and satisfying, I could listen to it the whole day long.
Don't know how many times I´ve watched this video. Brings tears to my eyes.This song will always remind me of my father. Simple perfection from the Maestro.
Spot-on, and it's a performance I often return to. Makes me a kid again somehow. He passed away on my birthday, and selfishly, I'm grateful. What better day to realize the bar you can set for yourself? Despite the modern perception that he never reached public acclaim, he will be one of the few footnotes included with the history of guitar. Cheers.
You right, dear Lautaro... But in All Night Wrong, Above and Below are not very nice than this video... It's only my feelings... it's feeling this beautiful balade... Cheers and love... Phil
I agree. i saw Allan play this live in Cleveland with my estranged girlfriend many years ago. All I could do was sit there thinking about the love we almost had. I was a basket case listening to this with her sitting there beside me.. such bittersweet memories. Love lost but never forgotten....:-(
I agree with you. The lead in to the song on All Night Wrong almost sounds like a chamber orchestra. I hope that someday some caring musician will arrange some of Allan's works for symphony orchestra. I think they would be worthy of that kind of performance. Take care.
This performance brings tears to me every time I see it. Same with the studio recording. This is the most beautiful recording by any guitar virtuoso ever!
Its such a sad loss ...Allan is gone now and my good friend Dave Carpenter has been gone for sometime now. My brother did alot of music with Dave...Dave even played at my wedding... Rob Tullius
Al Libowitz Of all days, Allen died on my birthday. Crushed me, but after a couple of them I see it as a selfish gift. I’ll always remember through him it’s never too late to push yourself...knowing Allan will still have you beat every time. Such a timeless force of a player, and man. Cheers.
Guitar players are generally extremely conservative that is why most of them sound generic and boring but Allan Holdsworth is one of the few originals no matter of what kind of instrument he is using thank god!
Today makes it 3 years since he’s been gone. I hoped it would get easier when hearing the music, but it doesn’t. It just doesn’t. Others have stated that his memory among musicians will fade quickly because nobody can play his work. And surprisingly, I couldn’t think of a higher compliment. But the challenge is on us to share his work with those willing to listen.
Listening to music like this takes acquiring, like they say about food. If you're not at all familiar with Holdsworth or jazz or prog rock this will sound like noise. But when you do it's so good.
I really enjoyed Holdsworth from the first listen (Metal Fatigue, the same year it came out). The only acquiring for me was just going to get the vinyl copy from the record store.
I agree, Ted was an incredible player, and had in common with Holdsworth and John Stowell, a very atypical approach to harmony for guitarists. All of those guys are coming from a more pianistic mindset, which makes for a lot more varied stacks of intervals than the average guitar voicings designed as much for the player's comfort as for their sound.
I'm only aware of to pieces like this from him - Above and Below and Home. Why didn't he do more of these? I'd have loved an entire recording of just the AH style chord melody pieces.
There’s a lesson on on RUclips, just look up above and bellow lesson and you’ll find like a 20 min video on it. I forgot his name but I’ve learned looking glass through him and it’s really helpful.
I wish Allan could have done something with a dude like Brian Eno or Kevin Shields. Allan could hit those exotic shoegaze chords that others would play with alternate tunings, and his use of delay fits the genre perfectly. Allan's last professional move was licensing a sample of Endomorph for Playboi Carti's song "Location," MDE references him in their podcasts, it's safe to say that he has an audience with the new generation...
Fair statement. I happen to enjoy his chord melody volume swell passages very much, but I can understand if you don't like it. I do, but it's worth noting that as I hear this, I'm reminded of the huge sound he had the many times I've seen him play over the years. Watching it on youtube removes 99% of it's sonic impact.
I was too young to see him in the clubs. I remember putting my ear against one of the boarded windows on Hollywood Blvd listening in for hours while swatting away crack heads with my hand. Totally worth it
@Stratozenfan Guitar, volume pedal, mixer for his effects out to his amps: he uses a mixture of modulating delay with slight reverb during the intro then it's just a clean signal with slight reverb for main theme, that's it. Your just not used to hearing someone play like this, well, welcome to the world of Holdsworth. He is one of the few players that I'm aware of that uses 5 note voicing on a six string which is no easy task. His unique voicings will give you tendentious lol.
Allan Holdsworth was the antithesis of the typical show-off, attention-grabbing guitarist. When you're the best, you don't need to put on the histrionics, you just play... and blow people's minds.
From what I understand his predilection for headless guitars had a lot to do with the balance of the guitar. There's a Carvin/Kiesel promo video where he discusses it onstage at a gig.
@Stratozenfan I'm definitely not a guitar purist, although I do like a simple pure guitar tone. I'm a composer first and a guitarist second; most of what I write is with orchestration in mind so variation of timbre is what I prefer. Above and below doesn't properly represent Allan's work and would be lest recommended. However, I would recommend : Tokyo Dream, The things you see, Soft Machine (with Allan Holdsworth), Letters of Marque, Looking Glass, devil take the hindmost... versions vary.
Almost a decade later I’m replying, hoping you see things differently now. Of all of Allan’s work, what I’ve returned to (and ached-over) are the songs like this. There’s always a special place in the hearts of composers when they are inspired by music that’s arguably written for them...but when the superior musician can elect to play a song that warms the hearts of all (especially non-musicians), I think that is far more profound. I’d appreciate your thoughts today and in this era.
Doesn´t sound like a guitar? Have you listened to the MUSIC? Yes, he started out to be the most sensational new guitarist in mid 70s. But man, it´s not only his guitar playing, it´s his MUSIC! Those chords are so soothing and satisfying, I could listen to it the whole day long.
Same with me. This music lets you realize how stupid and boring other rock or pop music is. This is some levels higher.
@@christianheidenreich3673 So right - after hearing Holdsworth you will look at your heroes in a new light (and not always favourably).
Don't know how many times I´ve watched this video. Brings tears to my eyes.This song will always remind me of my father. Simple perfection from the Maestro.
Spot-on, and it's a performance I often return to. Makes me a kid again somehow. He passed away on my birthday, and selfishly, I'm grateful. What better day to realize the bar you can set for yourself?
Despite the modern perception that he never reached public acclaim, he will be one of the few footnotes included with the history of guitar. Cheers.
The most fantastic and beautiful ballad of music history... playing by humbling and great composer... Tears....
I couldn't agree more than you, check the live version in the live album All Night Wrong...I'll take you to another dimension
You right, dear Lautaro... But in All Night Wrong, Above and Below are not very nice than this video... It's only my feelings... it's feeling this beautiful balade...
Cheers and love...
Phil
I agree. i saw Allan play this live in Cleveland with my estranged girlfriend many years ago. All I could do was sit there thinking about the love we almost had. I was a basket case listening to this with her sitting there beside me.. such bittersweet memories. Love lost but never forgotten....:-(
Damn that strikes some Holdsworthian chords... It's a whole new level of pain
I agree with you. The lead in to the song on All Night Wrong almost sounds like a chamber orchestra. I hope that someday some caring musician will arrange some of Allan's works for symphony orchestra. I think they would be worthy of that kind of performance. Take care.
This performance brings tears to me every time I see it. Same with the studio recording. This is the most beautiful recording by any guitar virtuoso ever!
So glad you’re still here.
JUST A BEAUTIFUL TUNE AND THOSE LAST CHORDS BROUGHT TEARS .
Classic smile at 4:35.......... there will be no other........ : (
😢
There is no better cure for dry eye. Boy I miss him.
THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL AND POETIC TO SAY.
Probably his best compostion. Al & I were pals, we both agreed that Clair De Lune, Debussy,
was the ultimate piece ever written.
I can hear he was a fan of Bartok.
Just imagine ,Tony Williams - Dave Carpenter and Allan Holdsworth , playing all these wonderful tunes in heaven right now as an 'Angel Trio' !
Cheers
The span and control of his hands Allan has is quite impressive, the voicings and touch are just phenomenal.
This was always one of my favourite holdsworth tunes. 😢 RIP
Thank s for passing here on earth Allan, 🙏 gratitude
A sonic picture. Allan is a painter: he paints with sound, like Yehudi Menunin on violin did, or Gary Burton on vibes does.
And Bob Ross.. They are all original artist who love improvised
Ernest Athari the comparison of Allan Holdsworth with Bob Ross has got to be the funniest I’ve heard in a long time
Its such a sad loss ...Allan is gone now and my good friend Dave Carpenter has been gone for sometime now. My brother did alot of music with Dave...Dave even played at my wedding... Rob Tullius
Al Libowitz Of all days, Allen died on my birthday. Crushed me, but after a couple of them I see it as a selfish gift. I’ll always remember through him it’s never too late to push yourself...knowing Allan will still have you beat every time.
Such a timeless force of a player, and man. Cheers.
The man plays the most beautiful cords in the world.
Finally, a video showing Allan doing a chord solo
A huge inspiration in my own playing - but how could one not be inspired? his chord progression for this song is just beautiful.
RIP Dave Carpenter
You walk into a misty dark forest and hear this sound, you are then lead to it only to find a headless guitar floating playing itself to this music
Guitar players are generally extremely conservative that is why most of them sound generic and boring but Allan Holdsworth is one of the few originals no matter of what kind of instrument he is using thank god!
Thinking of you today, Allan.
Today makes it 3 years since he’s been gone. I hoped it would get easier when hearing the music, but it doesn’t. It just doesn’t.
Others have stated that his memory among musicians will fade quickly because nobody can play his work. And surprisingly, I couldn’t think of a higher compliment. But the challenge is on us to share his work with those willing to listen.
His probably has probably increased your level of consciousness so don't be sad. I think about him every day.
check out TurrigenousOfficial; he plays and teaches Holdsworth's songs
Listening to music like this takes acquiring, like they say about food. If you're not at all familiar with Holdsworth or jazz or prog rock this will sound like noise. But when you do it's so good.
I really enjoyed Holdsworth from the first listen (Metal Fatigue, the same year it came out). The only acquiring for me was just going to get the vinyl copy from the record store.
It sounds like Mahler on drugs, it takes to you the planet where Allan came from, beyond words.
Mahler is a very accurate comparison! One that i never made myself. Thanks!
Facts
Amen.
I want this song at my funeral
just love his hands, the way he plays and how he thinks. unique and amazing sound. Thanks Allan.
I agree, Ted was an incredible player, and had in common with Holdsworth and John Stowell, a very atypical approach to harmony for guitarists. All of those guys are coming from a more pianistic mindset, which makes for a lot more varied stacks of intervals than the average guitar voicings designed as much for the player's comfort as for their sound.
I'm only aware of to pieces like this from him - Above and Below and Home. Why didn't he do more of these? I'd have loved an entire recording of just the AH style chord melody pieces.
I wish there was a transcription for this tune. Wonderful.
There is. And, even better, it is not the typical tab chords, it is a full sheet music one. Google is your friend
There’s a lesson on on RUclips, just look up above and bellow lesson and you’ll find like a 20 min video on it. I forgot his name but I’ve learned looking glass through him and it’s really helpful.
Search for TurrigenousOfficial and you will find most of the analysis of his songs
Grazie Allan per essere passato dal pianeta TERRA
Atavakron grazie anche a te per essere del mio stesso parere
Genius.
I wish Allan could have done something with a dude like Brian Eno or Kevin Shields. Allan could hit those exotic shoegaze chords that others would play with alternate tunings, and his use of delay fits the genre perfectly. Allan's last professional move was licensing a sample of Endomorph for Playboi Carti's song "Location," MDE references him in their podcasts, it's safe to say that he has an audience with the new generation...
a beautiful song played by a most capable guitarist. Thanks Allan!
Otherwordly great !! His knowledge is infinite !!!
Amazing song! Very emotional. Thanks Allan for you music .
Who decides what the sound of a guitar should be? Why should it even matter?
I couldn't agree more, good Sir!
Thanks for sharing ALLAN - an old friend used to play just like you back in 82...
I Miss him a all lot you brought his spirit back GOD BLESS YOU!
Fair statement. I happen to enjoy his chord melody volume swell passages very much, but I can understand if you don't like it. I do, but it's worth noting that as I hear this, I'm reminded of the huge sound he had the many times I've seen him play over the years. Watching it on youtube removes 99% of it's sonic impact.
I was too young to see him in the clubs. I remember putting my ear against one of the boarded windows on Hollywood Blvd listening in for hours while swatting away crack heads with my hand. Totally worth it
@@nopulpapple991 I feel you; I'd have happily done the same if I wasn't so damned old that I never needed to! 😆
Fantastic!
GENIO!!
thanks for the video, incredible.
Recuerdo. Abril 2020
this is magic!
Very beautiful music, Highly emotive!
haunting chords
catch the fade at the end, its beautiful
So good!!
If a person knows lots about jazz then yes to that person he does
THANK YOU for posting this! Wonderful music!
Oh~ Thank you~ ^_^
YES...I believe he uses Mogami cords thoughout...but I particularly enjoy his chord playing too.
@Stratozenfan Guitar, volume pedal, mixer for his effects out to his amps: he uses a mixture of modulating delay with slight reverb during the intro then it's just a clean signal with slight reverb for main theme, that's it. Your just not used to hearing someone play like this, well, welcome to the world of Holdsworth. He is one of the few players that I'm aware of that uses 5 note voicing on a six string which is no easy task. His unique voicings will give you tendentious lol.
Complete with Korean chord voicing notes? Nice.
Allan Holdsworth was the antithesis of the typical show-off, attention-grabbing guitarist. When you're the best, you don't need to put on the histrionics, you just play... and blow people's minds.
misterious and oniric Holdsworth chord!
i wonder what is was about this headstock that made him not want to lob it off.
I think he felt lighter axes give more sustain.
From what I understand his predilection for headless guitars had a lot to do with the balance of the guitar. There's a Carvin/Kiesel promo video where he discusses it onstage at a gig.
yes the chords !
lolll
@Stratozenfan I'm definitely not a guitar purist, although I do like a simple pure guitar tone. I'm a composer first and a guitarist second; most of what I write is with orchestration in mind so variation of timbre is what I prefer. Above and below doesn't properly represent Allan's work and would be lest recommended. However, I would recommend : Tokyo Dream, The things you see, Soft Machine (with Allan Holdsworth), Letters of Marque, Looking Glass, devil take the hindmost... versions vary.
Almost a decade later I’m replying, hoping you see things differently now. Of all of Allan’s work, what I’ve returned to (and ached-over) are the songs like this. There’s always a special place in the hearts of composers when they are inspired by music that’s arguably written for them...but when the superior musician can elect to play a song that warms the hearts of all (especially non-musicians), I think that is far more profound. I’d appreciate your thoughts today and in this era.
a David Cronenberg film
@Samsgarden Yeah, me too...
sure thing but I think someone else may have said that he's the ggpe.
@Stratozenfan but even synth players don't use these voicings...that's the point.
Felling? in like Felling trees?
I think you mean Feeling,right!
@fulehammare do you really care what this guy wants played at his funeral?
If this isn’t played at my own funeral, I’m not going.
ahahahahahahah is not funeral music is spatial space music