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Allan Holdsworth: FLATTire: Music For a Non-Existent Movie
By Track review of "The Duplicate Man"Holdsworth spins an electronics-classical perspective on "The Duplicate Man." With his synthaxe, he emulates strings and horns with dusky chord-like voicings and employs a polyrhythmic digital drum groove that establishes a hearty momentum via a progressive- rock modality. With polytonal accents and instances of lament and jubilance, he injects trinkets of sound-sculpting maneuvers into this deceptively complex piece, paced with sinewy lines and his renowned legato phraseology. Holdsworth is a master at surging into perilous flights, while tempering the waters with mournful hooks. Indeed, it's a many-sided piece that showcases one of several noteworthy compositions. This proficiently remastered product tenders an engaging alternative to his familiar artistry. It's an album that fell through the cracks back in 2001 and thankfully available in its multihued splendor for the present.
Personnel
Allan Holdsworth
guitar, electricAllan Holdsworth: synthaxe, guitar.
Album information
Title: FLATTire: Music For a Non-Existent Movie | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Moonjune Records
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