My wife and I had the opportunity to take breakfast with him in his LA home when we were visiting in 1992. He was gracious, generous, and had an absolutely magnetic presence.
Zappa was near death...from excruciating prostate cancer...at this point, Zappa wasn't exactly in condition to run the 100-yard dash...it's obvious he's in a hospital bed and suffering
In my opinion,bringing Nicholas Slonimsky out to be celebrated was zappa's best achievement. That and His lovely children. (who all deserved a better (mother).
My wife and I had the opportunity to take breakfast with him in his LA home when we were visiting in 1992. He was gracious, generous, and had an absolutely magnetic presence.
What a great man. As a Ph,D. student of music history, his "Music since 1900", was indispensable, as was "Bakers".
what an inspiring artist and what a delicious sense of humor. One of a kind and I love him
'I denied it - I said I wasn't important, I was cold.' - A class man...
Beautiful. I wish I had had the chance to meet this wonderful, effervescent man.
A treasure. I’ve watched it countless times. Thank you for posting. Jenny
Thanks for making this available. I truly admire this man. His autobiography is a great read, too.
A fascinating look at this music talent and colorful human being!
What an artful life. Nice narration, Michael York.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
I have owned his Thesaurus for 50 years.
35:25, it's the same technique as for the atonal bit in the middle of Jumbo Go Away.
Amazing Man ... human excellence ... much love
sooo great!!!
My man lived to the age of -1.
This was wonderful thanks for uploading it :')
Awesome ! Thanks
What a thorough, delightful, documentary about a man of whose name I heard a great deal, but about whom I knew little. Thanks for posting this. 😁🚬
Thank you
THank you!
Beautiful
wonderful.....
Delightful. Thank you. 5/8 Against 2, 17:33.
It's sad to see Zappa in such bad shape at half Slonimsky's age. :(
Zappa was near death...from excruciating prostate cancer...at this point, Zappa wasn't exactly in condition to run the 100-yard dash...it's obvious he's in a hospital bed and suffering
In my opinion,bringing Nicholas Slonimsky out to be celebrated was zappa's best achievement.
That and His lovely children. (who all deserved a better (mother).
CHILDREN CRY FOR CASTORIA = 42:00
superfuzzymomma Hell,I cried when my gramma made me take that goddamn shit.
What a waste..could have collaboriated with GaGa!
He probably would have, had he lived long enough.