Tom Wilson was the credited producer albeit Frank was the mastermind... Frank Zappa paid this tribute: "Tom Wilson was a great guy. He had vision, you know? And he really stood by us ... I remember the first thing that we recorded was 'Any Way the Wind Blows,' and that was okay. Then we did 'Who Are the Brain Police?' and I saw him through the glass and he was on the phone immediately to New York going, 'I don't know!' Trying to break it to 'em easy, I guess." "Wilson was sticking his neck out. He laid his job on the line by producing the album."
Before the "Freak Out" album came out, There really wasn't a reference point for this type of release. You must listen to it in it's entirety, otherwise, you won't get the full scope of It, and it's scathing look at the absurdity that is America. It's even more poignant when you consider the kind of freakshow we've become nowadays... Just listen and read the lyrics to "Trouble Every Day" Then you'll understand what I mean.
I was 14 when this came out and I heard it in a record store and it spiralled me out of the nice pop scene inte something completely different. This and Velvet Undergrounds first saved my life (pardon my english (: )
It was so great to watch you react to this epic monstrosity I mean we've heard this so many years ago decades ago this is just part of our psychological makeup I guess I made it songs damn funny for us superfans little side note when they recorded who are The Brain Police one of the higher-ups at The Verve label headed to call one of the executives in New York and say man you're not going to believe what's going on here because I think when they heard them play at the clubs they were doing mostly rhythm and blues stuff
That was Tom Wilson, the man who signed The Mothers and was famous for producing Bob Dylan at that point... Tom Wilson had produced "Like a Rolling Stone" which Zappa had great respect for as a ground breaking pop record...
Hey John, how do you stream live on YT without YT shuting down the stream because of the copyrights? I would appreciate if you have any tips or tricks :)
My challenge to anyone is to find any artist that even came close to Zappa's Dada inspired philosophy to music creation, I.E.Who else ever recorded and released anything close to this at the time?
Alright you got help I'm a rock and it can't happen here while they're talking about the freak out you know like it's not going to happen somehow you're safe in certain areas you know what's funny I believe that this album freak out was the first rock and roll double record I'm not quite sure that but it could be a possibility
"It can't happen here" refers to the act/art of freaking out in places like Kansas and Washington DC. Freak Out was the Mothers' mantra, not just the name of their introductory album. Help I'm a Rock has always been one of my least favorite Zappa's recordings. (There are others: even when the music is good, the lyrics and subject matter often put me off. I mean, who cares about dental floss or yellow snow or Billy the Mountain's antics? A lot of it's just stupid.) Frank was quite a dichotomous fellow: genius composer; demented sociologist. I often wonder how he would have dealt with today's woke generation. He hated conservatism; but he also despised pure idiocy (exemplified by modern leftism). How would he have fit in today's polarized world? He might have been forced hard left by his animosity toward God. I just can't picture Frank Zappa as a TOTAL fool. He was fool enough and will have to answer to God.
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Tom Wilson was the credited producer albeit Frank was the mastermind... Frank Zappa paid this tribute: "Tom Wilson was a great guy. He had vision, you know? And he really stood by us ... I remember the first thing that we recorded was 'Any Way the Wind Blows,' and that was okay. Then we did 'Who Are the Brain Police?' and I saw him through the glass and he was on the phone immediately to New York going, 'I don't know!' Trying to break it to 'em easy, I guess." "Wilson was sticking his neck out. He laid his job on the line by producing the album."
Imagine listening to this in 1966! So different from anything out at that time!
I enjoy watching people react to some pieces, but I can only imagine what Frank would have said about people watching people react to his music!
I like it a lot, ahead of it’s time in one way, but very much firmly planted in the time is was written.
Help! I'm a COP!
I spotted Alex Harvey on your list. His stuff is fantastic.
Now you know why Frank didn't do drugs,he didn't need too. Frank made 63 albums
Before the "Freak Out" album came out, There really wasn't a reference point for this type of release. You must listen to it in it's entirety, otherwise, you won't get the full scope of It, and it's scathing look at the absurdity that is America. It's even more poignant when you consider the kind of freakshow we've become nowadays... Just listen and read the lyrics to "Trouble Every Day" Then you'll understand what I mean.
The reference is to the Cultural War. This is one of his best pieces both for music and it's social commentary.
Chinese cultural masacre in the 60´s ?
@@jabu003 Yes, you should look it up.
I like it a lot. I used to have a notion it was not very listenable. But no, it's creative and funny as hell imho.
I was 14 when this came out and I heard it in a record store and it spiralled me out of the nice pop scene inte something completely different. This and Velvet Undergrounds first saved my life (pardon my english (: )
Ha! what memories! Thanks!
"It can'f Happen Here " is a novel by Sinclair Lewis.
It was so great to watch you react to this epic monstrosity I mean we've heard this so many years ago decades ago this is just part of our psychological makeup I guess I made it songs damn funny for us superfans little side note when they recorded who are The Brain Police one of the higher-ups at The Verve label headed to call one of the executives in New York and say man you're not going to believe what's going on here because I think when they heard them play at the clubs they were doing mostly rhythm and blues stuff
That was Tom Wilson, the man who signed The Mothers and was famous for producing Bob Dylan at that point... Tom Wilson had produced "Like a Rolling Stone" which Zappa had great respect for as a ground breaking pop record...
Shit ugly zappa changed the World of boring assholes 🤣
Hey John, how do you stream live on YT without YT shuting down the stream because of the copyrights? I would appreciate if you have any tips or tricks :)
Very entertaining reaction !!! What does great art mean?
My challenge to anyone is to find any artist that even came close to Zappa's Dada inspired philosophy to music creation, I.E.Who else ever recorded and released anything close to this at the time?
Frank Zappa has no equal... good luck with that search. The Beatles changed their musical direction because of this album.
Billy Bond & La pesada del rock In Argentina
listen Buenos Aires Blus or VOL III ¨Tontos ¨ of course those are from 1972
Zappa was garbage
Awesome! I love the sound of garbage! To each his own.
Not hippies, more Freaks can't happen here, Zappa was never a hippy but always a freak.
Montrose - Rock The Nation
Hey there I am!
Haha Help i´m a Rock & elsewhere .... =)
It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis. "When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross."
North East South West and no movement, and that is why I like it.
Acid Test style performance.
Alright you got help I'm a rock and it can't happen here while they're talking about the freak out you know like it's not going to happen somehow you're safe in certain areas you know what's funny I believe that this album freak out was the first rock and roll double record I'm not quite sure that but it could be a possibility
You may think it can't happen here.
"It can't happen here" refers to the act/art of freaking out in places like Kansas and Washington DC. Freak Out was the Mothers' mantra, not just the name of their introductory album. Help I'm a Rock has always been one of my least favorite Zappa's recordings. (There are others: even when the music is good, the lyrics and subject matter often put me off. I mean, who cares about dental floss or yellow snow or Billy the Mountain's antics? A lot of it's just stupid.) Frank was quite a dichotomous fellow: genius composer; demented sociologist. I often wonder how he would have dealt with today's woke generation. He hated conservatism; but he also despised pure idiocy (exemplified by modern leftism). How would he have fit in today's polarized world? He might have been forced hard left by his animosity toward God. I just can't picture Frank Zappa as a TOTAL fool. He was fool enough and will have to answer to God.
Charles Manson maybe?