Another fascinating chapter in this live series...
I am thrilled with all these live CD/DVDs appearing, giving the Allan Holdsworth fans so much extra on top of the already fabulous albums he made during his life. Every concert has something unique to offer, another bassplayer, another drummer, Holdsworth with another guitar, other effects, a different venue, different shirt... It makes all these live albums stand apart. And they cover his whole career. This one from Leverkussen 2010 is (again) a special one: Holdsworth plays with a very mellow/sweet tone, almost holding back, not needing to prove anybody anything, but playing for the song, as if he listens with us, aware of his own concept presented. I like it as a contrast with the other live albums. And the bassplayer, Tibbs, plays a different role here, very steady on the root notes, almost rock-like, a little bit like Jimmy Johnson, which gives Chad Wackerman all the space he needs: and takes... I hear some real original drumming here and there, although his style is instant recognizable and goes strong with the Holdsworth library. So, another great album made possible by the Holdsworth family and Manifesto records... can't wait for the next one!
