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Atavachron Digest - The Allan Holdsworth Discussion Digest
Number 115
Thursday, 1 December 1994
TODAY'S TOPICS:
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Guitarre & Bass AH Interview
Re: Atavachron Digest Number 114
Re: Atavachron Digest Number 114
Re: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8 and 13, 1994
It's not official, but it's here: Atavachron WWW Page
Re: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8 and 13, 1994
(none)
RE: "Just For The Curious"
Truth in Shredding
Another one......
A couple of short replies
AH Soloist on Movie "Speed" Soundtrack?
Re: Holdsworth at the Catalina
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Date: Thu, 24 Nov 94 10:17:30 +0100
From: Ton Koelman
Subject: Guitarre & Bass AH Interview
This is to inform you that there's an
extensive AH interview in the November issue
of 'Guitarre & Bass' (in German).
There's some funnies (and mistakes) in the
discography that accompanies the interview.
I may dive into that later...
Ton K.
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On The Web: http://www.stc.nato.int/ton.html
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Date: Thu, 24 Nov 1994 12:01:29 -0600 (CST)
From: ST40V@Jetson.UH.EDU
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 114
I need to sell all of Holdsworth's records that he autographed. Please e-mail
me at
ST40V@JETSON.UH.EDU
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Date: Thu, 24 Nov 1994 11:59:04 -0700
From: igregson@wimsey.com (Ian Gregson)
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 114
Sorry to hear about re-crossing the border problems from Canada into the
US. I may be able to help with a solution to this.
There is a place called Point Roberts, it is in the USA, but ironically the
only way to get to it is through Canada. There is a large club there called
"Breakers". It is not too different than the Town Pump as a gig, but many
well known bands play there on a regular basis: Jeff Healy plays there
regularly.
Despite it not being in downtown anywere (except Pt Roberts) Breakers
attracts a lot of Greater Vancouver area people mainly for the cheap beer.
But it maybe worthwhile checking it out for a possible gig. People from
Vancouver will certainly make the 45 minute ride to Pt Roberts.
Theoretically this should eliminate any border crossing problems.
The address and phone number is: Breakers Cabaret 531 Marine Drive, Pt
Roberts WA phone 206-945-2300.
Hope this helps.
PS Nobody told me which Level 42 album Allan plays on as yet.
Ian Gregson
Moderator Amputee Listserv
Chair BC Sport & Fitness Council for the Disabled
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: Re: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8 and 13, 1994
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 94 20:34:31 EST
> From: Andre LaFosse
> Subject: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8 and 13, 1994
> Of course, technical difficulties never help a gig, and that night
> Holdsworth seemed plagued by a notoriously uncooperative piece of gear:
> the SynthAxe. Much to my surprise, the thing was sitting atop his live
> rig, plugged into a Yamaha synth module. I didn't even notice it for what
> it was until after the gig, however, because I had assumed that the guitar
> sitting atop of rig (I was some distance away from the stage on the first
> night) was either a spare instrument or a baritone model. However, the
> SynthAxe was not used during the night's show. When I spoke to Allan
> after the gig, he explained that he had left one crucial piece of gear
> behind, and was unable to use the rig. "Maybe tomorrow night," he said.
> Whether he did indeed use the SynthAxe the following night is unknown to
> me, but by Sunday there was no sign of it.
There's a reason it was missing by Sunday: it was stolen. Chris Hoard
e-mailed me to say that someone had walked in during the day sometime
that week and walked out with the controller. They left the console
behind (and of course either piece without the other is little more
than an expensive doorstop).
The world is full of idiots and jerks.
Jeff
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: It's not official, but it's here: Atavachron WWW Page
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 94 23:10:43 EST
There's a lot of work yet to be done (and we still have to get a
check out to Chuck Shotton, author of MacHTTP -- forgive us, Chuck,
for we are slow), but if you want to take a gander at it, point your
favorite browser application at:
http://suppcoo.morehead-st.edu/atav/docs/home.html
This is running on a Macintosh Centris 610; it will (hopefully) soon
be relocated to a Hewlett-Packard HP-UX server, but I'll try to keep
the above URL around with a pointer to the newer location once we move.
I don't have any of the usual "help" documents on the listserv
updated to mention the WWW page (or how to get browsers, etc. -- I'm
going to HOPE that everyone on the list will be able to figure SOME of
these things out, lest I toil overmuch on documentation!), but there
will be a few pointers in the near future. I also plan to revamp the
FAQ to take advantage of anchors within the FAQ itself, add some links
to other sites (hello, Ron C.!), and with any luck, figure out a bit
about CGI and try my hand at some interactivity (i.e. subscriptions,
surveys, etc. -- but this will probably come later, rather than sooner
-- volunteers gladly exploited, heh!).
Have at it. Send me your feedback, please (and your image files)! ;)
Jeff
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Date: Mon, 28 Nov 1994 14:07:59 -0800
From: dmick@pongo73.West.Sun.COM (Dan Mick)
Subject: Re: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8 and 13, 1994
> From server@msuacad.morehead-st.edu Fri Nov 25 18:19 PST 1994
> Date: Fri, 25 Nov 1994 21:18:05 -0500
> Comment: The Allan Holdsworth discussion forum
> Originator: atavachron@msuacad.morehead-st.edu
> Version: 5.31 -- Copyright (c) 1991, Anastasios Kotsikonas
> From: Jeff Preston
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: Re: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8 and 13, 1994
>
> > From: Andre LaFosse
> > Subject: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8 and 13, 1994
>
> > Of course, technical difficulties never help a gig, and that night
> > Holdsworth seemed plagued by a notoriously uncooperative piece of gear:
> > the SynthAxe. Much to my surprise, the thing was sitting atop his live
> > rig, plugged into a Yamaha synth module. I didn't even notice it for what
> > it was until after the gig, however, because I had assumed that the guitar
> > sitting atop of rig (I was some distance away from the stage on the first
> > night) was either a spare instrument or a baritone model. However, the
> > SynthAxe was not used during the night's show. When I spoke to Allan
> > after the gig, he explained that he had left one crucial piece of gear
> > behind, and was unable to use the rig. "Maybe tomorrow night," he said.
> > Whether he did indeed use the SynthAxe the following night is unknown to
> > me, but by Sunday there was no sign of it.
>
> There's a reason it was missing by Sunday: it was stolen. Chris Hoard
> e-mailed me to say that someone had walked in during the day sometime
> that week and walked out with the controller. They left the console
> behind (and of course either piece without the other is little more
> than an expensive doorstop).
>
> The world is full of idiots and jerks.
>
> Jeff
I was at the show on Thursday of the week he was there, and after the first
two tunes, he said "Has anyone seen the Synthaxe?" and we all laughed,
including the band, and then he said "No, I'm serious, has anyone seen the
Synthaxe? It was right there before the show" and indicated an empty guitar
stand. It was bizarre, but all evening he played the standard guitar, and
many were commiserating with him after the show about the loss; the guitar
tech was wandering around all show and consulting with Allan afterward,
writing down serial numbers and such.
Oh, as a side note, Ric Ocasek came in for the last few tunes, too.
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Date: Wed, 30 Nov 1994 15:42:25 -0330 (NST)
From: Steve Furey
Does anyone know anything about the Jeff Watson CD that Allan plays on,
it's called "Lone Ranger". Does he play on the whole thing, or just one song?
Also, with regards to the book "Just for the Curious", do the song
transcriptions correspond to the songs played live on the video (REH)? If
they do, then a live recording of Allan is available!!!!
-Steve Furey
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Date: Wed, 30 Nov 94 18:11:44 -0500
From: rardin%orion.dnet@auriga (R. Lynn Rardin)
Subject: RE: "Just For The Curious"
>Also, with regards to the book "Just for the Curious", do the song
>transcriptions correspond to the songs played live on the video (REH)? If
>they do, then a live recording of Allan is available!!!!
To give you an idea of what's on the JFTC CD, here are the track titles:
Intro Music
Intro To Part I: Scales For Improvising
Scale #1, Exs. 1 & 2
Scale #2
Scale #3
Scale #4, Exs. 3, 3A & 3B
Scale #5, Ex. 4
Scale #6
Scale #7
Scale #8
Scale #9
Scale #10
Intro To Part II: Chords And Harmony
Ex. 6
Ex. 7
Ex. 8
Ex. 9
Ex. 10
Ex. 11
Ex. 12
Proto Cosmos
Looking Glass
The Things You See (When You Haven't Got Your Gun)
Ex. 5
Zone
House Of Mirrors
Epilogue
-Lynn
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Date: Wed, 30 Nov 94 15:09:57 GMT
From: steve@ilink.demon.co.uk (Steve Vaughan)
Subject: Truth in Shredding
I recently dusted off my copy of the Mark Varney Project album, "Truth in
Shredding".
I don't have any info on this album. Was Holdsworth in the studio
working with Frank Gambale, or did he just get sent the tapes to add his
work to?
Who's the band on the album?
Who's Mark Varney?
The guitar solos are spiffing on this album, but a lot of those Brecker
Brothers tracks sound like they should be backing a trapeze act to me.
Anyway, your assistance would be appreciated.
Steve Vaughan
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From: Mr M P Hughes
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 94 09:47:07 GMT
Subject: Another one......
Hi Jeff,
I've scanned in the pic in the latest Guitar Shop; it's not perfect
(like the one in the 1993 GP, it's all red and black so saturation can be a
big problem). I've cleaned up where I can.
BTW, did you ever hear anything from Claire about the official Atavachron
T-Shirt?
BTW2, when's the WWW page coming on-line? :)
Yours as was,
Michael
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Michael Pycraft Hughes pycraft@sees.bangor.ac.uk
Institute of Molecular & Biomolecular Electronics
Dean St, Bangor, North Wales, U.K. LL65 1UT
"Tune in Moscow, tune in New York - listen to the Welsh kid talk"
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: A couple of short replies
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 94 10:43:13 EST
> From: atavachron@msuacad.morehead-st.edu
Huh?
> Subject: Truth in Shredding
> Rejected message sent to atavachron@msuacad.morehead-st.edu by
STEVE@ILINK.DEMON.CO.UK
> follows.
Double-HUH??? Gee, I *think* everyone got this posting from Steve, but
for some reason the listserv choked/mangled/bungled somehow...! I don't
know why it gave this "rejected" message, that's for sure.
> I recently dusted off my copy of the Mark Varney Project album, "Truth in
> Shredding".
> I don't have any info on this album. Was Holdsworth in the studio
> working with Frank Gambale, or did he just get sent the tapes to add his
> work to?
They just traded tapes.
> Who's the band on the album?
Tommy Brechtlein drums
Jimmy Earl bass
Frank Gambale guitar
Allan Holdsworth guitar, SynthAxe
Freddy Ravel keyboards
Steve Tavaglione sax, electronic wind instrument
> Who's Mark Varney?
He's Mike Varney's brother. :) He owns Legato Records, and tries to
get exposure for unknown guitarists -- generally of the ultra-shred
flavor, though he also seems to be interested in fusioneers lately.
> The guitar solos are spiffing on this album, but a lot of those Brecker
> Brothers tracks sound like they should be backing a trapeze act to me.
Or some kind of cheezy, third-rate Vegas magician's act, yeah... pure
wallpaper, IMO. ;)
> From: Mr M P Hughes
> Subject: Another one......
> BTW, did you ever hear anything from Claire about the official Atavachron
> T-Shirt?
Nope... Claire has been strangely quiet -- I haven't received e-mail
from her in months.
> BTW2, when's the WWW page coming on-line? :)
It's here! When you get this in the next digest, you'll see the URL. :)
Jeff
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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 12:21:41 -800 (PST)
From: Chris Richards
Subject: AH Soloist on Movie "Speed" Soundtrack?
At the request of Jeff Preston, I just re-viewed the credit roll on the
video-cassette for "Speed". Indeed it lists Mike Fisher and Alan
Holdsworth as "soloists", under the category of Orchestrations?
Can anyone confirm this? The spelling of AH's name is as appears above.
Cheers,
Chris Richards | "If God could do the tricks that
chrisr@crash.cts.com | we can do, he'd be a happy man".
CineScout Location Services |
Motion Picture Locations | -Peter O'Toole "The Stuntman"
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Date: Wed, 30 Nov 1994 13:13:22 -0800
From: Kevin Spangler
Subject: Re: Holdsworth at the Catalina
Jeff,
Couldn't tell from the post I saw (on rec.music.makers.guitar) whether
this reply will go to you or to an intermediary...hope it reaches you
somehow!
I live in North San Diego County, near where Allan moved recently. I have
seen him a few times at Guitars West, a vintage shop that I (and Allan)
frequent. This summer he stopped by for their July 4th party and ended
up out in the parking lot jamming with the house band on Allman Brothers
tunes and old blues stuff. It was surreal - the rest of the gunslingers
were up on the makeshift stage (actually the front porch of the store)
while Allan was twenty feet away, standing behind a big roof-support
beam and chatting with party-goers between solos. There were maybe 40
people left at the party and colorful fireworks were blasting off in the
little park across the street. A really magical eveninalg
I also got to see Allan give a clinic at the same shop a few months ago.
He was, as he put it, "sick as a parrot", but he graciously answered
the endless questions and played some truly moving music, repeatedly
apologizing for his "shabby" performance while we sat slack-jawed. We
talked a bit afterwards and I was once again impressed by what a truly
nice person he seems to be.
I hope people support Allan's music enough for him to continue pursuing
his vision. He's a great player and a fine human being and I think it's
that combination that makes his music so wonderful.
- Kevin
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Atavachron Digest - The Allan Holdsworth Discussion Digest
Number 116
Wednesday, 14 December 1994
TODAY'S TOPICS:
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Music and Musician Appreciation
Musician Appreciation
RE: Musician Appreciation
Re: Atavachron Digest Number 115
Re: AH Soloist on Movie "Speed" Soundtrack?
Husband Alert...
_Speed_
AH soloist on "Speed" Soundtrack
_Speed_ CD
Re: _Speed_ CD
Speed/Husband Sightings--rather Soundings...
Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8-13, 1994
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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 94 13:54:19 PST
From: "Chris Manuel"
Subject: Music and Musician Appreciation
I just read Kevin Spangler's note about Allan Holdsworth and was pleased to
hear his impression of Holdsworth's humanity. I'm intrigued by the different
elements that contribute to our understanding and enjoyment of music. It seems
like music is enriched when we feel an affinity for the musician as well as
the music. As an example, I've admired Steve Morse's technical facility since
his first solo album but never had a sense of him as a person. Recently I saw
him perform in a small club with the "new" Dixie Dregs and was most impressed
by his humorous stage presence. After seeing what a funny and articulate man
he is I enjoy his music even more. I suspect the same is true for Kevin and
his enjoyment of Allan Holdsworth's work. In contrast, I saw Al DiMeola in a sm
all club during his Metheny-clone era. I really looked forward to seeing him bu
t was shocked at his rude response to the audience's requests for him to play s
ome earlier material. I can't hear him now without remembering his behaviour on
stage. To be charitable, he may have been having an off night.
Regards,
Chris Manuel,
BC Systems Corporation
V:604.389.3503 F:360.7285 Internet:CPMANUEL@BCSC02.GOV.BC.CA
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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 16:09:34 MST
From: RHULL@PALVX.NMSU.EDU
Subject: Musician Appreciation
Chris Manuel wrote about his experiences meeting guitarists...
I have been fortunate to meet:
Allan Holdsworth - I actually tripped his feet over mine going
to the "green room" to get an autograph at a small club in
Phoenix! He was VERY nice about it (no, we didn't go crashing to
the ground) and acted shy about people coming to talk to him.
Al DiMeola - just hung out after a concert and listened to others
ask him questions. He was rude, egotistic, and holier-than-all-of-us.
John McLaughlin - my dreams answered! Spent time back stage and he
was extremely generous with all of us hanging about.
Phil Keaggy - maybe you don't know his name because he's been in
Christian music for years, but you should - one of America's finest
players. Also one of the NICEST people I've met - musician or not!
Robert Hull
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Date: 1 Dec 94 20:04:00 EST
From: "FURR"
Subject: RE: Musician Appreciation
My two cents worth: I've never met Allan Holdsworth (though I saw him in
1988 when I was just fifteen years old), but an uncle who's met him couldn't
say enough about him. Met Robert Fripp (somewhat cold), Adrian Belew (who
always seems to make time for his fans--great guy) Bill Bruford (quiet, but
very nice) and Lee Ritenour (unassuming, funny). Interesting people, all.
Paul Bogan
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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 20:06:59 -0800
From: Mortal Kombatant
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 115
Re: Lone Ranger
I think Allan only played the synthaxe on "Forest of Feeling" off the
Jeff Watson solo CD, "Lone Ranger". He was credited for playing the intro,
middle, and outro clean guitars and lead guitars as well.
Eddie
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: Re: AH Soloist on Movie "Speed" Soundtrack?
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 94 8:55:51 EST
> From: Chris Richards
> Subject: AH Soloist on Movie "Speed" Soundtrack?
> At the request of Jeff Preston, I just re-viewed the credit roll on the
> video-cassette for "Speed". Indeed it lists Mike Fisher and Alan
> Holdsworth as "soloists", under the category of Orchestrations?
> Can anyone confirm this? The spelling of AH's name is as appears above.
Well, I rented it last night, so I can confirm it -- but I can't
confirm that it's *Allan*. I didn't hear anything in the soundtrack
that sounded like anything he'd do, so I'm skeptical... by now, I
think I could spot a Holdsworth solo with both ears tied behind my
back. ;)
Allan has been interested in pursuing soundtrack jobs for some time,
but I honestly think if he were involved in one of the box office
blockbusters of the year, it'd be tough to keep it a secret from *this*
crew!
Jeff
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Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 23:45:07 -0800
From: edumark@ix.netcom.com (chris hoard)
Subject: Husband Alert...
Just a brief bulletin -- I was walking around in my usual weekly lunch-visit
trance at
Tower Records in Costa Mesa... and at the listening booth was a new release by
Billy
Cobham. I checked it out on the headphones--it didn't knock me out--the
production sounded
fair at best (could have been the headphones)... However--I noticed the little
add blurb
they print at the listening station directory, and had to laugh... Listed there
as the
featured guest artist was a certain Gary Husband "the ***keyboardist*** from
Level 42."
Some of you remember GH playing keyboard solos both on IOU and Wardenclyffe--he's
a monster
on more than one instrument for sure--but this sounded like Husband's first stab
at
really attacking the chores as a "dentist" (AH's term for someone who pounds
ivory)...
At least GH hasn't lowered his standard with regard to the drummers he records
with...
Little known GH Trivia: "City Nights" from Secrets was written by GH, and he
plays
keyboards on the track, but its V. Collaiuta (I'm pretty sure) who plays drums on
the track--as Chad played drums on the title track from WT, which features a
synth
solo by GH (hard for some possibly to distinguish from Synthaxe--which is the
second
solo on that piece)... Perhaps GH has decided to take the keyboard aspect of his
musicianship seriously for a change--AH has long hoped to produce a GH solo
project if
the timing and economic equations could be balanced--perhaps that day is
approaching;
I for one hope that's the case. As much as I admire Chad's efforts as a band
leader,
many of us have speculated Husband's efforts as a leader might prove to be one of
the more explosive and creative projects to come along in the quasi-fission vein.
I'm only afraid that when I first spin the CD, shards of drumsticks might start
flying out of my stereo cabinet...
Anybody check this one out??? I'll probably have to spring for it, and give it
another chance--but I'm curious what some of you might have to say...
Cheers/Chris
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: _Speed_
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 94 1:02:30 EST
Ayup, it was Big Al hisself who was credited for the soloist spot
for the _Speed_ soundtrack, amazingly enough. I called him up, and he
said he had done a little bit on the ADAT for the film, but he was
unsure as to whether any of his contributions actually got used in the
final cut (personally, I think not; anyone else?). He said that the
person who did the music for the film, Mike Mancini (?), was "a fan,"
and gave him a shot at the project.
Amazing...
Jeff
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Date: Mon, 5 Dec 1994 16:36:02 -800 (PST)
From: Chris Richards
Subject: AH soloist on "Speed" Soundtrack
While purchasing a beautiful used copy of "Road Games" today I came across
a used CD of The "Speed" Soundtrack. This may be the place to listen! AH
is again mentioned in the liner notes. Typically, not all cuts in a film
appear on the Soundtrack CD and vice versa. Sorry, I didn't purchase it
-- low on cash! Perhaps someone else can give it a listen before I get a
chance?
Cheers,
--
Chris Richards
CineScout Location Services
Motion Picture Locations
San Diego/Los Angeles
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: _Speed_ CD
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 94 18:07:09 EST
> From: Chris Richards
> Subject: AH soloist on "Speed" Soundtrack
> While purchasing a beautiful used copy of "Road Games" today I came across
> a used CD of The "Speed" Soundtrack. This may be the place to listen! AH
> is again mentioned in the liner notes. Typically, not all cuts in a film
> appear on the Soundtrack CD and vice versa. Sorry, I didn't purchase it
> -- low on cash! Perhaps someone else can give it a listen before I get a
> chance?
I looked it up in CDNow's WWW catalog, and on Noteworthy's WWW
catalog; all it listed were tunes by Billy Idol, Gary Numan, etc.,
so I don't know if any incidental music would be found on the CD or
not. I really don't wanna pay $16 to find out. ;)
Jeff
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Date: Wed, 07 Dec 1994 01:55:54 -0500
From: jerfo@student.umass.edu
Subject: Re: _Speed_ CD
> I looked it up in CDNow's WWW catalog, and on Noteworthy's WWW
> catalog; all it listed were tunes by Billy Idol, Gary Numan, etc.,
> so I don't know if any incidental music would be found on the CD or
> not. I really don't wanna pay $16 to find out. ;)
According to the on-line service CDConnection, there are two different
"Speed" CD's: one containing the film's actual score, the other with the
cheezy pop oriented songs. I would assume that we would be searching for
choice 'a'.
Note: for those not familiar w/ CDConnection, just telnet cdconnection.com
and go nuts!
Jerfo@Umass
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Date: Wed, 7 Dec 1994 00:16:55 -0800
From: edumark@ix.netcom.com (chris hoard)
Subject: Speed/Husband Sightings--rather Soundings...
Hello all...
Couple of items quickly to pass on...
Yes AH did record on the "Speed" soundtrack. I watched this whilst visiting
there with the whole Holdsworth family, and *none* of us could figure out
where AH's guitar was in the mix... Any ideas???
I think my posts from this new mailbox keep getting lost in the singularity
grid or something... Anyway--anybody picked up the new Billy Cobham CD,
featuring that "keyboardist from Level 42" (to quote Tower Records little
listening station promo-blurb) Gary Husband? You can hear some great
keyboard work here by GH. I wonder if he's decided to focus on keys? Anyway
for you Atachronian Trivial Pursuits--GH played keyboards on *three*
AH albums -- two as a soloist (IOU and WT), and one as a keyboard basic,
and he played drums on only *one* of these tracks.
Excuse me if you already read a similar post earlier--which track and
album did Husband play keys on, but did not solo or play drums?
Clue: AH's nickname for the drummer on that track is "Vindaloo."
I'm curious to hear any other takes on the new Cobham project--I'll probably
shell out my $14 to give this a serious listen...
Second rare AH trivia question: AH recorded on a well known jazz drummer's
album for a live Montreaux festival recording (circa '85?), and due to poor
recording conditions, and minimal rehearsal time AH and participant
violinist Didier Lockwood (apparently) convinced the leader never
to release the project. Hint: GH is his keyboardist...
Regards/Chris
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Date: Wed, 7 Dec 1994 20:09:57 -0800
From: brbolte@ix.netcom.com (Benjamin Bolte)
Subject: Holdsworth at Catalina: November 8-13, 1994
Jeff-
Very nice reveiw of the Holdsworth chows. It's obvious you really listen
with love for Allen's artistry. I wanted to let you know that the
SynthAxe was apparently stolen before the first set on the Thursday show
During the second song, Allen looked around puzzled and asked the band
and crowd if anyone had seen it. Sad.
It's nice to hear from other fans. Take care.
Joey Martin
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Friday, 16 December 1994
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Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
Not Mainieri (but not Mancini, either)
Gary Husband on keyboards
Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
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Holdsworth Penguin entry
A Visit To Starr Switch Co.
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 1994 06:57:29 -0500
From: AFCPeterS@aol.com
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
> From: Jeff Preston
> Subject: _Speed_
> Date: Sat, 3 Dec 94 1:02:30 EST
> He said that the person who did the music for the film, Mike
> Mancini (?), was "a fan," and gave him a shot at the project.
Are you sure that's not Mike Mainieri, the jazz mallet player who put
together the Come Together album, to which Allan (with Gordon Beck)
contributed "Michelle"?
Also, is it just my memory, or have I never seen anyone mention that Allan
plays on two tracks of a Jack Bruce album from a few years back, the name of
which currently escapes me?
Peter Stoller
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: Not Mainieri (but not Mancini, either)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 94 8:54:02 EST
> From: AFCPeterS@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
> Are you sure that's not Mike Mainieri, the jazz mallet player who put
> together the Come Together album, to which Allan (with Gordon Beck)
> contributed "Michelle"?
I'm sure, yes. :) But I misspelled his name: it's Mike MancinA, not
MancinI.
> Also, is it just my memory, or have I never seen anyone mention that Allan
> plays on two tracks of a Jack Bruce album from a few years back, the name of
> which currently escapes me?
_A Question Of Time_, perhaps?
Jeff
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 94 09:32:18 EST
From: David=Lane%HQ%Rational@Vines1.ratsys.com
Subject: Gary Husband on keyboards
AtavaCronies who would like to check out Mr. Husband's keyboard (and drum)
work might want to pick up Jack Bruce's live "Cities Of The Heart" 2-CD set
on CMP. It's sort of a retrospective of Bruce's career performed live. It
also features contributions from Ginger Baker, Gary Moore, Bernie Worrell,
Dick Heckstall-Smith, Maggie Reilly and others.
Among other past Bruce collaborators notable in their absence on this set:
Allan Holdsworth, Eric Clapton, Robin Trower, John McLaughlin.
. . .
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From: pvallado@sdcc5.UCSD.EDU (Paolo Valladolid)
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 1994 11:00:19 -0800 (PST)
> Date: Thu, 1 Dec 94 13:54:19 PST
> From: "Chris Manuel"
> Subject: Music and Musician Appreciation
>
> I just read Kevin Spangler's note about Allan Holdsworth and was pleased to
> hear his impression of Holdsworth's humanity. I'm intrigued by the different
> elements that contribute to our understanding and enjoyment of music. It seems
> like music is enriched when we feel an affinity for the musician as well as
I really like Holdsworth's regular guy, laid back attitude myself. I
wonder if anyone actually took him up on his offer to build a
genuine Allan Holdsworth(tm) Juice Extractor in exchange for a keg
of good brew.
> his enjoyment of Allan Holdsworth's work. In contrast, I saw Al DiMeola in a sm
> all club during his Metheny-clone era. I really looked forward to seeing him bu
> t was shocked at his rude response to the audience's requests for him to play s
> ome earlier material. I can't hear him now without remembering his behaviour on
No offense to Chris, but I personally find it rude to yell requests
at an established artist. At the last Holdsworth-and-band gig, I had
to resist the urge to yell "Shut the @#$@ up!!!" at those bozos who kept
shouting "Three Sheets To the Wind!", "Devil Take the Hindmost!",
etc. At least the audience at Allan's Guitars West/MESA Boogie
clinic had the courtesy to *not* request favorite hits from Allan.
I believe in letting an artist grow and develop; not trying to tie
him/her to his/her past. Thus, I'm not surprised at Di Meola's
reaction to such behaviour from the audience after putting up with
it night after night.
Professional performers have to put up with a lot of crap from
people in the audience getting drunk, yelling "Freebird!" at the top
of their lungs, throwing things, etc. So on the one hand, these
performers are only human and developing a thick skin; even to the
point of rudeness of their own, is one way some of them deal with
it.
On the other hand, I do admire artists who in spite of it all remain
warm and personable to all comers such as Holdsworth, Morse, Belew,
etc.
> Phil Keaggy - maybe you don't know his name because he's been in
> Christian music for years, but you should - one of America's finest
> players. Also one of the NICEST people I've met - musician or not!
I sometimes see his stuff in the jazz section. The fact that he's
missing a finger on his right doesn't seem to impede him at all. In
fact, he is a mind-blowing, consummate guitarist, equally dangerous
on acoustic (easily gives Michael Hedges a run for his money) and
electric (has a fluid, sustaining voice, one of the few who plays
legato style without sounding like Holdsworth). He's also the best E-Bow
user I've heard.
Does Allan play on Vinnie Colaiuta's new CD? I heard a cut off of it
on the radio, very intriguing chord progression and rhythm; not what
I expected given the "GRP" warning label. My only criticism of that
cut is that it could use a hot solo (don't get me wrong, I happen to
enjoy a lot of ambient type music, but this cut was arranged in such
a way it virtually demanded a solo). Michal Landau does play guitar
on it but he just makes a few noises, throws in a scorching run
which could have turned into a great solo, but instead settles for
playing rhythm guitar. Perhaps Vinnie should have brought in Allan
to solo over that track.
Paolo Valladolid
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 94 13:09:44 PST
From: "Chris Manuel"
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
*** Reply to note of 12/15/94 11:10
Paolo Valladolid wrote: "No offense to Chris, but I personally find it rude to
yell requests at an established artist."
Paolo, I certainly wasn't condoning the behaviour of yelling requests. I agree
that every artist should have the freedom to grow and change. I was trying to u
se DiMeola's response (glowering, dagger-eyes) to illustrate my point that I am
more interested in music that comes from someone I admire from a human standpo
int. I know I wouldn't behave even as well as DiMeola if I were stuck on the ro
ad so it was never meant as a criticism. I know some people are quite happy to
accept the artist's work outside of the context of the artist as a person. It j
ust doesn't work for me.
By the way, what is the Digital Guitar forum? MIDI, processing, recording? Ther
e might be others interested in your newsgroup here.
Regards,
Chris Manuel,
BC Systems Corporation
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From: pvallado@waynesworld.UCSD.EDU (Paolo Valladodid)
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 1994 14:47:31 -0800 (PST)
> Paolo, I certainly wasn't condoning the behaviour of yelling requests. I agree
> that every artist should have the freedom to grow and change. I was trying to u
> se DiMeola's response (glowering, dagger-eyes) to illustrate my point that I am
> more interested in music that comes from someone I admire from a human standpo
> int. I know I wouldn't behave even as well as DiMeola if I were stuck on the ro
> ad so it was never meant as a criticism. I know some people are quite happy to
> accept the artist's work outside of the context of the artist as a person. It j
> ust doesn't work for me.
I didn't think you were condoning that behaviour. This discussion provoked
me to air my views about an aspect of audience behaviour that bothers
me from time to time. I know some people who refuse to listen to Miles
Davis's music because they don't like him as a person; to me this is valid
because we all experience music differently. However, maybe just that
little warm feeling that I get from knowing that Allan Holdsworth is a
decent man does enhance my listening experience. Who knows?
> By the way, what is the Digital Guitar forum? MIDI, processing, recording? Ther
> e might be others interested in your newsgroup here.
> Chris Manuel,
> BC Systems Corporation
> V:604.389.3503 F:360.7285 Internet:CPMANUEL@BCSC02.GOV.BC.CA
It's a mailing list for people interested in music technology as applied
to guitar and other string instruments, so MIDI, processing, and recording
are indeed covered there. Some Atavachron folks have signed up, having
heard about it here. I hope I'm not stealing your thunder, Jeff ;)
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Date: Fri, 16 Dec 1994 14:16:06 -0500 (EST)
From: Ashley Collins
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
Benjamin Bolte writes:
> Jeff-
> Very nice reveiw of the Holdsworth *chows.* It's obvious you really listen
So, in addition to being one of the foremost jazz/prog rock/avant
garde musicians of our day, AH is a professional dog breeder, as well?
Are there no limits to this man's abilities? ;^)
Sorry; I know it was just a typo, but I couldn't resist.
Ashley Collins
acollins@cap.gwu.edu
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Date: Fri, 16 Dec 94 20:36:09 -0500
From: rardin%orion.dnet@auriga (R. Lynn Rardin)
Subject: Holdsworth Penguin entry
I notice that Holdsworth's entry has been expanded 8-fold in the new Penguin
Guide. :) They only listed one recording in the first edition and list 8 in
the new one. I'd say he came out pretty well (ratings are out of 4 stars,
with a very rare 5th star--or a crown in the new edition--given to what they
consider the most outstanding recordings):
I.O.U: 2.5
Metal Fatigue: 3
Atavachron: 3.5
Sand: 3
With A Heart In My Song: 3
Secrets: 3
Wardenclyffe Tower: 3.5
Hard Hat Area: 3
They recommend that newcomers start with Wardenclyffe, then pick up
Atavachron.
-Lynn
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From: pvallado@waynesworld.UCSD.EDU (Paolo Valladodid)
Subject: A Visit To Starr Switch Co.
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 1994 17:53:16 -0800 (PST)
Due to some Allan content, I've decided to post this to Atavachron:
Before I begin, I should cover myself by stating that the following
is not intended to endorse Starr Switch products over and above
other competitive products in the MIDI controller market.
Today I paid a visit to Starr Switch Co., operated by fellow San
Diegan Harvey Starr. Harvey graciously gave me a mini-tour of his
offices and laboratories.
The first thing he showed me was a new product he is building for
Living Colour guitarist/leader Vernon Reid. It's a folding(!) MIDI
guitar controller with a mounting frame for a Yamaha QY20 and other
portable units. Reid came up with the idea for a portable songwriting
system for guitarists; a MIDI controller with instrument, sequencer,
and sound source in a compact package that can be easily stowed away
in an airline luggage compartment.
The next type of item was the Z-Tar line of MIDI controllers. These
are somewhat guitar-like in appearance in that they have a neck and
a body. However, instead of six strings, there are six rows of 24
velocity-sensitive keys that correspond to the notes of a guitar
fretboard. Harvey says he's working on making the fretboard keys
aftertouch-sensitive as well. The four types of what Harvey calls
"scan modes" are:
Trigger On - Trigger fretted notes with the six trigger bars.
Trigger Off - Tap on the fretboard to produce notes; six trigger
bars not necessary to produce notes but can be used to trigger
something else (chords, other notes, etc.).
Guitar - One note maximum per "string". If two notes are triggered
on the same string, the higher one will sound.
Poly - More than one note per "string" simultaneous, up to the number
of keys in the row making up that "string" (20 or 24 notes). This
means you can, for example, tap two notes two frets apart (a major
second) on the same "string" and thus be able to produce close-voiced
chords normally impossible on guitar. An entire chord can be tapped
on one "string" if so desired.
The trigger bars are pressure sensitive. A common application would
be to use them to continously vary the volume of a note; pressing
harder to make the note louder and releasing a bit to make the note
softer. On the body of the Z-Tar are also six large pressure-sensitive
pads to which continuous controllers may be assigned. I won't go
too much into detail about what can be mapped where here because it
would take hours; I'll just say that the Z-Tar offers a lot of
programmability. Available options are a joystick controller
(programmable of course), a general-purpose LCD display with
programming keypad, and a string-picking assembly to replace the six
trigger keys with actual strings to provide velocity information.
There are also a ton of other features, like the ability to record a
chord and assign it to a pressure pad on the fly, that I won't go into
detail; again due to space and time considerations.
Harvey spent some time impressing me with the capabilities of the
Z-Tar, performing solo pieces by two-handed tapping and demonstrating
the various functionalities like selecting between different tunings
(including the ability to switch between "lefty" and regular tuning)
and selecting different sounds with the joystick (which is also
velocity sensitive). I got to doodle on the Z-Tar myself, observing
that the neck felt good in my left hand and was well-suited to
tapping. The Vernon Reid model adds a wooden frame to the diamond-
shaped body of the Z-Tar for a Strat-like shape (this was from a
suggestion by Reid).
The next item shown was the Z-Board, a tabletop model with 12 rows
of 23 keys color-coded in black and white in the manner of a piano.
The 12 "strings" are offset in fourths so that the keyboard appears
as 12 overlapping sections of a piano keyboard. The Z-Board operates
in a manner similar to the Z-Tar.
Next was the Z-Bass, similar to the Z-Tar except with four rows
of keys on the fretboard rather than six. Perhaps the neck is
longer just like the neck of a bass guitar is longer than a regular
guitar but I didn't take the time to verify this.
Next was a prototype of a new, lower cost model with a beautiful
wood housing on the sides and back (body still diamond-shaped). The
six pressure pads and six trigger bars on the body are replaced by the
equivalent pressure-sensitive membrane playing areas.
Finally, Harvey showed me some of the active add-on circuitry he
sells for guitars, like a preamp and a tone control.
Harvey has three high-profile artists who use his products. Stanley
Jordan offered to demo his Z-Tars and Z-Board for him at NAMM.
Vernon Reid has been previously mentioned. Allan Holdsworth
borrowed a Z-Board for the _Hard Hat Area_ recording session. In
fact, that very same Z-Board was sitting in Harvey's office today;
from what I recall, Harvey is either tweaking the velocity sensitivity
or adding aftertouch to it. Holdsworth (who also lives in the San
Diego vicinity) came in to try the Z-Tars and Z-Board and ended up
liking the Z-Board the most; he felt it fit his style best. After
I told Harvey about the unfortunate theft of Allan's SynthAxe, he
said he wanted to just give the Z-Board that Allan had borrowed
back to Allan for keeps; the problem is he needs money just like
Allan.
An interesting potential customer of Starr Switch is UC Irvine's
music department. They want Harvey to build a controller that will
allow them to play microtonal scales with as many as 6144 divisions
per octave; a controller with keys that are in a honeycomb kind of
configuration. They also want Harvey to make it ZIPI compatible
because ZIPI is supposed to offer the finer resolution necessary
for such scales. He seemed somewhat ambivalent about ZIPI;
understandably he says he would be *much* more motivated to go
through the trouble of learning ZIPI if UC Irvine would actually
send him a check for such an instrument. He showed me a letter from
them which in turn had a photocopied letter to them from none other
than our own Matt Wright, our resident ZIPI expert!
I conclude with a note of thanks to Harvey Starr for graciously
showing me around the premises of Starr Switch Co, wishing him the
best of luck with his business. I sincerely hope the University of
California at Irvine will send him a big fat check for two reasons:
1). The instrument they want sounds like an intriguing one and 2).
He'll be more likely to get into building ZIPI controllers. I do
feel there is a place for his instruments.
Here is the contact information for those who are interested:
Starr Switch Co.
1717 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-233-6715
Fax: 619-233-1231
Email: harvey@cts.com
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Number 118
Friday, 30 December 1994
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Atavachron Digest Number 117
Re: Atavachron Digest Number 117
Temporary Faults
Re: Temporary Faults
Holdsworth on upcoming Marcelli release
Mystery mail from Reading, PA
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Date: Sat, 17 Dec 1994 10:56:55 +0200
From: Ola Rinta-Koski
Subject: Atavachron Digest Number 117
"Jeff" == Jeff Preston writes:
>> From: AFCPeterS@aol.com Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 116
>> Also, is it just my memory, or have I never seen anyone mention
>> that Allan plays on two tracks of a Jack Bruce album from a few
>> years back, the name of which currently escapes me?
Jeff> _A Question Of Time_, perhaps?
Confirmed. Allan (though credited as Alan) plays on two tracks,
guitars on "Obsession" and Synthaxe on "Only Playing Games".
Cheers,
ola
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Date: Sun, 18 Dec 1994 16:04:20 -0800
From: Mortal Kombatant
Subject: Re: Atavachron Digest Number 117
Re: Jack Bruce
> Also, is it just my memory, or have I never seen anyone mention that Allan
plays on two tracks of a Jack Bruce album from a few years back, the name of
which currently escapes me? <
It's called "A Question of Time." Allan plays a beautiful solo on
"Only Playing Games."
Eddie
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Date: Mon, 19 Dec 1994 13:06:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: My hat is too flat
Subject: Temporary Faults
I've been going through Temporary Fault in "the uncommon chord" and, at least
to my ears, a lot of improvements to the chord symbols in the transcription
could be made. Strange, considering the high quality of most of the
stuff in there.
1) Most (all?) of the chords of the 1st form below should be replaced with the
second (below are just example fret numbers):
--- ---
-6- -2-
-6- -5-
-6- -3-
--- ---
-4- -4-
2) The bridge section seems to have a lot of wrong stuff. I think these chords
sound better/closer (pardon the crappy tab notation, I'm not used to this...;
for most of the single notes, the previous chord should be kept ringing):
---0-2-------------3--------5-2-----5--2----
-3---3-3-1-------4-4-2----5---3-3-5----3-3--
-2---2---3-3-2-3-3-3-3----7---6---6----2----
---------0---0---6---4--------4---7---------
-2---0-----------3---6--------0---9---------
---------3---1-----4------7------------3----
-Tom O'Toole
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From: pvallado@waynesworld.UCSD.EDU (Paolo Valladolid)
Subject: Re: Temporary Faults
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 10:38:12 -0800 (PST)
> I've been going through Temporary Fault in "the uncommon chord" and, at least
> to my ears, a lot of improvements to the chord symbols in the transcription
> could be made. Strange, considering the high quality of most of the
> stuff in there.
_Reaching For the Uncommon Chord_ is known to have quite a few errors,
which is why Allan is so unhappy with this book.
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Date: Mon, 26 Dec 94 12:30:07 -0500
From: rardin%orion.dnet@auriga (R. Lynn Rardin)
Subject: Holdsworth on upcoming Marcelli release
Found the following in the latest JazzOnline newsletter. Jeff informs me that
he has written to Alex Merck and Joe Vella to remind them what the correct
spelling of Allan's name is. :) Has anyone heard anything about this?
-Lynn
>NEW RELEASES January & February 1995
>
>LIPSTICK:
>
>Andrea Marcelli - Oneness (LIP 8918)
>Drummer/clarinetist Andrea Marcelli was born and raised in Italy -
>and lives in Los Angeles. He has performed with "Steps Ahead",
>Mitchel Forman, Frank Gambale and Eric Marienthal. His first album
>"Silent Will" appeared 1990 and received a 3 1/2 star rating from
>Downbeat magazine. The new album "Oneness" is mainly a composers
>album - with diverse musical ideas and many different sidemen -
>including Bendik and Gary Thomas (saxophones), guitarists Alan
>Holdsworth, Chuck Loeb and Ralph Towner, and Mike Manieri on
>vibes. The bassists are Marc Johnson, Gary Willis and Jimmy
>Johnson. Some of the tunes are dreamy mood pieces, while some are
>grooving latin-fusion. In Europe, where the album became available
>in 1994, the magazine "Audio" gave it a 4-star rating for the music
>and 3 Stars for audio quality. The leading German jazz-monthly
>"Jazzthing" wrote in an enthusiastic review of the album:
>"(Marcelli) grooves, swings and rocks - an allrounder with
>brilliant skills and also a composer that transcends the usual
>clichees of Fusion-Jazz."
>
>Personal view of the team at Lipstick Records: great playing, but
>sometimes quite introverted. Good for listening closely - and
>should be avoided when you do not want to be distracted from
>something else.
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From: Jeff Preston
Subject: Mystery mail from Reading, PA
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 94 13:05:13 EST
I just got a packet in the mail today with a bunch of interesting
stuff in it... photocopies of ads from _Melody Maker_, circa 1969-73,
advertising Igginbottom gigs; what I'm assuming are reduced photocopies
of some bootleg albums (going from the titles -- some of which are
familiar); etc. There's also a letter expressing the sender's pleasure
with the Atavachron interview, but the whole package arrived without a
return address, and the signature at the end of the enclosed letter is
not legible. I don't recall sending a copy of Chris Hoard's interview
to anyone in Reading, PA (where the envelope was postmarked), which
makes me wonder who may have sent this! If the sender is reading this,
please step forth and take credit. :)
Among the more interesting things in the package:
* One of the Melody Maker ads mentions a band, "Alan Jackson's
Kinkade," featuring Alan Jackson, Art Therman, Henry Lowther,
Dave Green *and* Allan Holdsworth (actually, it was misspelled
"Alan," but we're getting used to that by now, hmm?). Anyone
got any info on this band? The ad was dated 10/27/73, btw...
* A photocopied exerpt of a letter apparently from Dave Stewart,
responding to (assumedly) the anonymous sender's query regarding
the Bruford/Holdsworth collaboration that was discussed about a
year ago, but never got off the ground because of a lack of money.
Also enclosed is a page of notation titled "Main Theme from
'Sample & Hold' (Bruford/Stewart)," which appears to have been
written out by Dave Stewart himself.
* Various quotes from the likes of Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin,
Eddie Van Halen, etc.... all that stuff Allan hates to see the
record companies mention. ;)
Hope y'all are having a good holiday season... bye for now!
Jeff
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