It falls in all the cracks, from classical music to jazz,. Anywhere there’s a hole in the floor, my music falls through it. But that’s OK. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
It’s not my personality to brag in any way or be pretentious. It’s just not my nature. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
My dad was a fine pianist and he had a lot of great records and beautiful music. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
To me, I don’t see any difference between a synthesizer and an acoustic instrument. It’s what’s done on it that counts. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
I never use pull-offs because I don’t like the sort of ‘meow’ sound they make with the string being deflected sideways. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
When I hear ‘fusion,’ I think of Tricky-Dick stuff – really hairy melodies played in unison. It’s like, ‘Why?’ Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
There are good people in radio and the record companies, but there are others who are completely in the wrong job and holding music up in the process. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
In a way, I think the whole business is pretty corrupt. It’s like anything else where people make a lot of money – it’s really hard for the little guy. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
I’m pretty selfish, I think. I’m probably a terrible dad. I don’t do too much with my kids. Obviously I love them and everything, but I just stay here in the studio all day. Allan Holdsworth Read Quote
