Secrets

Secrets

by Allan Holdsworth
Secrets

Secrets

by Allan Holdsworth

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Overview

A true masterpiece, Secrets is the massive culmination of Allan Holdsworth's years-long legato technique and SynthAxe development. Conceptually inspired by but significantly different from the electric guitar, the SynthAxe is not a guitar-controlled synthesizer; it's a completely unique instrument of its own, making the guitarist's gripping performances all the more impressive. Holdsworth actually plays both instruments at a world-class level, setting an almost unreachable technical standard for aspiring rock, jazz, and fusion players. In addition to Secrets' technical accomplishments, Holdsworth contributes some of the most inspired songwriting of his career. The instrumental choruses are subtle and fluid, and the vocal lines on "Secrets" (performed by Rowanne Mark) and "Endomorph" (Craig Copeland) surpass earlier Holdsworth-penned efforts with their touching lyrics and melodies. Simply put, this 1989 Enigma release is a triumph, the final contribution to the artist's seminal '80s collection that includes Metal Fatigue and Atavachron. Fans of progressive music (no matter the genre) are recommended to search out the furtive Secrets, and unearth the sadly hidden knowledge of a musician's sublime transcendence of form, through passion and genius. ~ Vincent Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date: 03/16/2018
Label: Manifesto Records
UPC: 0767004650821
Rank: 21948

Tracks

  1. City Nights
  2. Secrets
  3. 54 Duncan Terrace (Dedicated to Pat Smythe)
  4. Joshua
  5. Spokes
  6. Maid Marion
  7. Peril Premonition
  8. Endomorph (Dedicated to My Parents)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Allan Holdsworth   Primary Artist,Synthaxe,Synthesizer,Guitar
Chad Wackerman   Guest Artist,Drums,Keyboards
Alan Pasqua   Guest Artist,Piano
Vinnie Colaiuta   Guest Artist,Drums
Gary Husband   Guest Artist
Steve Hunt   Keyboards
Craig Copeland   Vocals,Guest Artist
Rowanne Mark   Vocals,Guest Artist
Jimmy Johnson   Bass,Bass
Clair Holdsworth   Vocals,Voices
Bob Wackerman   Bass,Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Bernie Grundman   Mastering
Chad Wackerman   Composer
Robert Feist   Mixing
Matt Resnicoff   Liner Notes
Dan Humann   Engineer
Gary Husband   Composer
Steve Hunt   Composer,Composer
Rowanne Mark   Composer
Charlie Watts   Engineer
Biff Vincent   Engineer
Ed Colver   Photography
Lisa Sutton   Design
Allan Holdsworth   Producer,Composer,Mixing
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