The most fantastic and beautiful ballad of music history... playing by humbling and great composer... Tears....
@lautaromontecinos8223
9 жыл бұрын
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
@ALIASZARDOZ
9 жыл бұрын
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
@BGoldtone
9 жыл бұрын
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....:-(
@gtheskater
8 жыл бұрын
Damn that strikes some Holdsworthian chords... It's a whole new level of pain
@ntesslafan
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@franks.8189
6 жыл бұрын
Just imagine ,Tony Williams - Dave Carpenter and Allan Holdsworth , playing all these wonderful tunes in heaven right now as an 'Angel Trio' !
@sethmorrison9476
7 ай бұрын
Cheers
@pyrokiller1374
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@snail415
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@PlnJn
Жыл бұрын
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!
@ulrichrohde4071
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@christianheidenreich3673
2 жыл бұрын
Same with me. This music lets you realize how stupid and boring other rock or pop music is. This is some levels higher.
@snowfiresunwind
2 жыл бұрын
@@christianheidenreich3673 So right - after hearing Holdsworth you will look at your heroes in a new light (and not always favourably).
@blueskythinking4745
7 жыл бұрын
This was always one of my favourite holdsworth tunes. 😢 RIP
@shpilk
14 жыл бұрын
The span and control of his hands Allan has is quite impressive, the voicings and touch are just phenomenal.
@johndoe1765
4 жыл бұрын
JUST A BEAUTIFUL TUNE AND THOSE LAST CHORDS BROUGHT TEARS .
@martymandrell5961
5 жыл бұрын
Classic smile at 4:35.......... there will be no other........ : (
@snail415
2 жыл бұрын
😢
@kevinkinnu341
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, a video showing Allan doing a chord solo
@snail415
7 жыл бұрын
There is no better cure for dry eye. Boy I miss him.
@johndoe1765
4 жыл бұрын
THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL AND POETIC TO SAY.
@snail415
Жыл бұрын
So glad you’re still here.
@KarlSterling
12 жыл бұрын
RIP Dave Carpenter
@debussy2002
6 жыл бұрын
Probably his best compostion. Al & I were pals, we both agreed that Clair De Lune, Debussy, was the ultimate piece ever written.
@andym28
3 жыл бұрын
I can hear he was a fan of Bartok.
@rodrigosantoanastacio2433
10 ай бұрын
Thank s for passing here on earth Allan, 🙏 gratitude
@tulrob
4 жыл бұрын
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
@snail415
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@gennarosorrentino8589
3 жыл бұрын
just love his hands, the way he plays and how he thinks. unique and amazing sound. Thanks Allan.
@Samsgarden
15 жыл бұрын
I want this song at my funeral
@joemusicman64
15 жыл бұрын
The man plays the most beautiful cords in the world.
@shpilk
12 жыл бұрын
A sonic picture. Allan is a painter: he paints with sound, like Yehudi Menunin on violin did, or Gary Burton on vibes does.
@ernestathari3441
4 жыл бұрын
And Bob Ross.. They are all original artist who love improvised
@fred8097
4 жыл бұрын
Ernest Athari the comparison of Allan Holdsworth with Bob Ross has got to be the funniest I’ve heard in a long time
@hwsheop788
5 жыл бұрын
Genius.
@snail415
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@andym28
4 жыл бұрын
His probably has probably increased your level of consciousness so don't be sad. I think about him every day.
@Bronco541
3 жыл бұрын
check out TurrigenousOfficial; he plays and teaches Holdsworth's songs
@Bronco541
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@augustusbetucius2931
2 ай бұрын
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.
@snail415
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking of you today, Allan.
@lidesnowi
12 жыл бұрын
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!
@aliensporebomb
9 жыл бұрын
A huge inspiration in my own playing - but how could one not be inspired? his chord progression for this song is just beautiful.
@augustusbetucius1572
7 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a transcription for this tune. Wonderful.
@PabloRubino
6 жыл бұрын
There is. And, even better, it is not the typical tab chords, it is a full sheet music one. Google is your friend
@omarcapaso7156
3 жыл бұрын
There’s a lesson on on KZitem, 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.
@WbadasAllDay
9 ай бұрын
Search for TurrigenousOfficial and you will find most of the analysis of his songs
@tuberjr
6 ай бұрын
catch the fade at the end, its beautiful
@Gregorypeckory
12 жыл бұрын
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.
@JolluliHome
6 жыл бұрын
Otherwordly great !! His knowledge is infinite !!!
@ntesslafan
11 жыл бұрын
a beautiful song played by a most capable guitarist. Thanks Allan!
@armonicgravity
14 жыл бұрын
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!
@atavakron
14 жыл бұрын
Grazie Allan per essere passato dal pianeta TERRA
@evanbattistel797
6 жыл бұрын
Atavakron grazie anche a te per essere del mio stesso parere
@alexanderallegra432
Жыл бұрын
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
@stefanozabatta9991
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing song! Very emotional. Thanks Allan for you music .
@davekenney1874
4 жыл бұрын
It sounds like Mahler on drugs, it takes to you the planet where Allan came from, beyond words.
@wadsmitter511
3 жыл бұрын
Mahler is a very accurate comparison! One that i never made myself. Thanks!
@Tony_Williams_Right_Hand
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@snail415
7 ай бұрын
Amen.
@jimmyrodriguezpower1405
4 жыл бұрын
Recuerdo. Abril 2020
@jxnasp3920
2 жыл бұрын
Who decides what the sound of a guitar should be? Why should it even matter?
@rossaann
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more, good Sir!
@augustusbetucius2931
2 ай бұрын
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.
@andrewmoser5539
2 ай бұрын
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...
@betdelmar
12 жыл бұрын
GENIO!!
@kerrichristopher740
6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@isnadd
15 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, incredible.
@Wil_Dsense
14 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful music, Highly emotive!
@alexfattoruso
12 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for posting this! Wonderful music!
@sdylte
14 жыл бұрын
this is magic!
@Gregorypeckory
12 жыл бұрын
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.
@nopulpapple991
4 жыл бұрын
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
@Gregorypeckory
4 жыл бұрын
@@nopulpapple991 I feel you; I'd have happily done the same if I wasn't so damned old that I never needed to! 😆
@jodesloo2280
6 жыл бұрын
So good!!
@SpartanLaserCanon
11 жыл бұрын
If a person knows lots about jazz then yes to that person he does
@user-bs6du8fz9q
2 жыл бұрын
haunting chords
@xletos
15 жыл бұрын
Oh~ Thank you~ ^_^
@Chromatype
15 жыл бұрын
YES...I believe he uses Mogami cords thoughout...but I particularly enjoy his chord playing too.
@guitarran
13 жыл бұрын
@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.
@loyeti71
14 жыл бұрын
misterious and oniric Holdsworth chord!
@mojo2th
15 жыл бұрын
Complete with Korean chord voicing notes? Nice.
@22fret
13 жыл бұрын
@Samsgarden Yeah, me too...
@claymationwaves
6 жыл бұрын
i wonder what is was about this headstock that made him not want to lob it off.
@andym28
4 жыл бұрын
I think he felt lighter axes give more sustain.
@eliotmccann2589
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ricardotapia7572
5 жыл бұрын
a David Cronenberg film
@Allusionary
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@HMEERBEEK
14 жыл бұрын
yes the chords ! lolll
@guitarran
13 жыл бұрын
@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.
@snail415
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Samsgarden
14 жыл бұрын
sure thing but I think someone else may have said that he's the ggpe.
@Chromatype
13 жыл бұрын
@Stratozenfan but even synth players don't use these voicings...that's the point.
@lidesnowi
14 жыл бұрын
Felling? in like Felling trees? I think you mean Feeling,right!
@actaerucerichie9419
11 жыл бұрын
ahahahahahahah is not funeral music is spatial space music
@rosenbluntz
14 жыл бұрын
@fulehammare do you really care what this guy wants played at his funeral?
@snail415
2 жыл бұрын
If this isn’t played at my own funeral, I’m not going.
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