The Sixteen Men of Tain

The Sixteen Men of Tain Artist: Allan Holdsworth
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1
EAN: 3383001871327
ASIN: B00004KF9T


Release Date: 2000-07-17

The Sixteen Men of Tain


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Tracks:

  1. The Sixteen Men Of Tain
  2. Above And Below
  3. The Drums Were Yellow
  4. Texas
  5. Downside Up
  6. Eidolon
  7. Above And Below

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Album Description

Long awaited album from the master of cubist fusion on which Holdsworth plays synthaxe as well as guitar. 8 tracks produced by Holdsworth, includes special guests Walt Fowler & Chad Wackerman. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Start Here!.......2002-05-31

This is his BEST RECORDING in my opinion. This trio is amazing and the stripped down arrangements really allow Allan to breath and cut loose. Acoustic bass is used throughout. The electric guitar clarity is amazing. This music is beautiful. Also, there are a couple of tracks that include appearances from Zappa alumni Walt Fowler on trumpet and Chad Wackerman on drums. This is one of my favorite guitar-based recordings. Highlights include; 0274, The Sixteen Men Of Tain and Texas. This recording is a total treasure and should be discovered by all electric guitar and music fans. Worth every cent.

5 out of 5 stars Bravo.......2002-04-02

AH defies category, he is firstly a musician of the highest caliber. The depth of his composition is astounding. He has always pushed himself to the highest level and has never been satisfied. That hunger has allowed us fortunate listeners to enjoy an artist at the top of his form, yet always inspired in his continuance of evolution. And so 16 Men of Tain achieves what it sets out to do. A return to the apex, AH is in top form on this release, his sidemen for this outing truly add value to the tracks as only top-flight musicianship can. I appreciate the trip concept and the lack of keyboards although evident, is something of a relief, now one can sit back and listen to Mr. Holdsworth tonal pallet in it's purest form.

What we the listening aficionados MUST do is get the word out to all of our friends and associates. Champion this artistic giant. Purchase his products. Write to venues and associations to support his efforts.

There was a period an Allan's career when his work was going unnoticed and the artist was in dire circumstances. Thanks to good patrons and friends he was able to rebuild his production base and continue on. It's so wonderful to see his work succeed, especially in a "biz" which caters to mass-market appeal and not the vast musical palette, which is really out there beyond the corporate understanding. That is where the art and the artist dwell and that is where Allan Holdsworth has made his musical abode. The 16 Men of Tain shows us both the art and the artistry of Allan Holdsworth. Enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars Holding his own in world of glitzy corporate pop.......2002-03-30

AH defies category, he is firstly a musician of the highest caliber. The depth of his composition is astounding. He has always pushed himself to the highest level and has never been satisfied. That hunger has allowed us fortunate listeners to enjoy an artist at the top of his form, yet always inspired in his continuance of evolution.

What we the listening aficionados MUST do is get the word out to all of our friends and associates. Champion this artistic giant. Purchase his products. Write to venues and associations to support his efforts.

There was a period an Allan's career when his work was going unnoticed and the artist was in dire circumstances. Thanks to good patrons and friends he was able to rebuild his production base and continue on. It's so wonderful to see his work succeed, especially in a "biz" which caters to mass-market appeal and not the vast musical palette, which is really out there beyond the corporate understanding. That is where the art and the artist dwell and that is where Allan Holdsworth has made his musical abode.

5 out of 5 stars What else can I add?.......2002-03-27

AH defies category, he is firstly a musician of the highest caliber. The depth of his composition is astounding. He has always pushed himself to the highest level and has never been satisfied. That hunger has allowed us fortunate listeners to enjoy an artist at the top of his form, yet always inspired in his continuance of evolution.

What we the listening aficionados MUST do is get the word out to all of our friends and associates. Champion this artistic giant. Purchase his products. Write to venues and associations to support his efforts.

There was a period an Allan's career when his work was going unnoticed and the artist was in dire circumstances. Thanks to good patrons and friends he was able to rebuild his production base and continue on. It's so wonderful to see his work succeed, especially in a "biz" which caters to mass-market appeal and not the vast musical palette, which is really out there beyond the corporate understanding. That is where the art and the artist dwell and that is where Allan Holdsworth has made his musical abode.

5 out of 5 stars 16 Men of Tain: Allan's getting better with age!.......2002-02-02

I ordered '16 Men of Tain' upon its release in 2000, and currently own the specially autographed copy bought from my friends at Gnarly Geezer Records.

'16 Men of Tain' is a CD that every guitar and quality music afficiando should own (at least those who can appreciate fine musical craftsmanship). Allan Holdsworth is the Grand Master of the guitar, not even arguably. I have personally witnessed his unbelieveable fretwork live on many occasions, most recently in November, 2001 at The Baked Potato in Hollywood, and no one even comes close to his 'hurricane of sound' which features blistering legato moves and his legendary reach.

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