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Frank was outside of the box and like his good friend Jimi Hendrix their music is deep into jazz and opera and their solos were “unpredictable”. Try a live version of The “Muffin Man”
The drummer is the great Chester Thompson! The bassist is my old friend Tom Fowler who's brothers Bruce and Walt both played in the band. The keyboard player was one of the greats of all time, George Duke.. add to the lineup the multi talented Ruth Underwood and her husband Ian and top it off with Napoleon Murphy on vocals and sax and you have one of the best bands of all time..
Am 70, started listening to Frank in 1972, this was also my favourite line-up..his discography is still growing thanks to his enormous bunkers of recordings. His son is keeping his music alive..
Zappa was a beast. He surrounded with the best musicians he could find in all posts. To do this quirky, but groovy music. There shan't be someone like him anytime soon.
@@CoraTreeCustomGuitarsyes... Insofar as he seems to constitutively have the same attitudes towards music and creative freedom. DOMi and JD Beck, and Snarky Puppy also.
Frank says he didn't do drugs, and people would be like no way he is lying. But the enormous number of musicians that Frank Zappa played with will tell you they never seen him do drugs. Frank Zappa wasn't anti-establishment genius. There is so much Zappa content, but The Torture Never Stops is my favorite.
@@threeperrob4258 FZ didn't do illegal drugs but he drank beer and wine socially and, of course, smoked like a chimney. He also mentioned he tried pot once and it made him sleepy. People thought he did drugs because of his long hair and being a "rock star." Pigeonholing is nothing new. Zappa was very anti establishment when the establishment was first, Governor Reagan in California, then President Reagan and all the moral majority crap, and the evangelical televangelist establishment.
In the album version, the "I'm plucking the old dental floss..." part was sung by none other than Tina Turner and the Ikettes, though the didn't get credit, 'cause Ike came in at the end and thought the whole thing was too silly for them to have their names attached to. Tina said it was some of the most challenging singing she has ever done
This is musicianship. I am not a Zappa fan by any means, but he and all of his band a virtuoso musicians, yet they don't feel the need to showboat. They are so tight and focused on Frank's vision. It is a thing to behold.
I don't believe that there are no means at all in the world by which you would become a fan of Frank Zappa!! How could you praise the musicianship and not become a fan??? INSTANTLY !?😮
"Overnight Sensation", the album this song was originally on, was one of the albums that changed my life as a teenager. Frank was a straight up legitimate musical genius, but not all of his work is palatable for the average listener but this album, and the follow-up album, "Apostrophe", were his most 'radio friendly' works, for the most part. And as for what drugs they might be on, that would be none. Frank did not allow that and only hired the best musicians he could find and it was serious business, even when the songs were ridiculous. Frank was also a killer guitar player, as you got a taste for. I don't know what else to suggest, but I'm sure a lot of other folks will.
I was just gonna say he should check out Over-nite Sensation in its entirety, got all great tunes on it, eg, "Camarrillo Brillo" is amazing, and also hilarious, "Dirty Love" is another killer tune while also being pretty funny, I would recommend "Dina Moe Hum" or "I'm The Slime", but you really can't pick a bad tune from it.
I would go to work ( midnight shift) at Dunkin Donuts.. a little "altered" inside and I'd be making the donuts.. .and I listen to " underground" radio..and when Zappa would be riding the "pygmy pony", I'd be getting ready to open up and be the best donut pusher ever! People would ask me where I was moving to, as everyone knew I was getting ready to make a move- and of course, I'd say " I might be movin' to Montana soon!" Some would get it, some would say " There's nothing there!" ..yep..
the whole Overnite Sensation album is phenomenal and the guitar work is second to none. the band is incredible and Ruth is probably the ingredient that got me for years....just a beautiful soul!
I wish I had discovered Zappa before he stopped touring...In 1989 I recall vividly turning on the radio and there was this insane guitar solo happening like I'd never heard before then the song ended. Turns out it was that last minute of "I am the Slime" with that guitar outro. The next song the station played was the studio version of Montana and I was hooked. The next day I went to our small local record store and literally bought whatever album I found with Montana on it...which was the Helsinki concert which remains one of my favorites...I've been obsessed ever since...agreed, this song as well as "More Trouble Every Day" are sadly still all too relevant today...
Hey Polo, you've said it before, and yes, Frank Zappa improvised all of his guitar solos each time he played live, and even in the studio. The other singer, Napoleon Murphy Brock, is always super energetic, funny and super talented; and no, he wasn't on drugs. If any band member ever did drugs before playing, they were out of the band immediately. All of that craziness is the pure genius of Frank and the other excellent musicians that made it through the auditions. Thanks for the reaction, peace.
I appreciate your eclectic musical adventures. Hot Rats was my introduction to Frank... Classic Zappa = great music with a satirical twist. He is one of the most prolific composers/artist ever. He is quite the rabbit hole to get into. ✌️😎👍
Hot Rats was also my first Zappa experience. I was only a couple years old when it came out but shared a room with my teenage brother. It’s still my favorite, but that’s at least partly because of the nostalgia.
Stink foot and Inca Roads from this same live concert (A Token of His Extreme) are both incredible. Highly recommend. If you want a regular studio version song, you can't go wrong with Watermelon in Easter Hay.
Don't miss the Dweezil Zappa's performance of "Watermelon in Easter Hay," one of Frank's proudest accomplishments, which he originally did not want to be played in public after his death. As he moves deeper into the piece you can almost see Dweezil being flooded by a ton of poignant memories. At one point he's actually fighting off tears, but is rescued by the audience who begin to cheer, probably to recognize his integrity and honesty. All in all a Performance not to be missed! You can find the video easily here on TH-cam.
I seen Zappa three times he not only improvised his solo but sometimes the whole song, change tempo , add instruments to take it in a whole different direction and somehow make it as good or better. The funky guy you were referring to is Napoleon Murphy Brock.
I remember seeing him live..and i knew what I was getting as friends had raved about him..but ready for him or not- he blew me away..he was the absolute definition of " improv" . The epitome of improvisation. And I cant remember much about that night, but if I had paid twice what the ticket cost, it was still worth it.
Frank Zappa easily the most underrated musician and composers of all time. ALL TIME! Do Zombie Woof. Or Watermelon in Easter Hay. Or... I haven't checked other Zappa songs you've reacted to.
Karibu my Friend 🙏 You have found a treasure. A genius picky about his musicians who basically played a new version of his songs every night. I found him around 1978 and I still Take Zappa nights 😊
I think Zappa's main mission in songcraft, performances, etc was to be as non-linear in his approach. Brilliant artist, though at times, the result could be quite bizarre. But he was such a warrior when it came to Freedom of Speech and not to fall under a convenient classification. You are missed Frank!
Damn that man could play. And write. And arrange. And entertain. And pretty much any damn thing else, even taking on congress! A total master of his craft
Zappa is one of my favorite composers, and there is so much music released by him it would keep you busy for a while 😃 I got to see Dweezil Zappa touring his father's music, and the dude dancing his ass of was there as well as Steve Vai. One of the greatest live shows I have seen.
If you were apart of Zappa's band, you could definitely consider yourself one of the most talented musicians living. Extremely experimental and yet amazingly skilled. Frank is one of the few people I would actually call an artist, he did what he wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought, including record labels. He also loved to mess with people, so don't take the lyrics seriously. The lyrics are meant to be challenging to sing, not sound good or make sense.
Was fortunate to see Frank back in '77. Still to this day my second favorite concert. Uncle Frank was a genius!!! If you have not seen him and the Zappa Plays Zappa show comes around do not miss it!!!!
Solos de guitarras tienes en WATERMELON IN EASTER HAY del disco GOES GARAGE que es una opera rock y algo interesante de su obra es THE YELOW SHARK, modern ensamble musica de alto vuelo!!!! buen viaje
My introduction to Zappa music was when I was dragged willingly to a Project Object pub concert in Boston by my good friend Gary. Before the concert was to begin we decided to get some food at a local sub shop. There we ran into Napoleon Murphy Brock, and had a short conversation. The concert was fantastic. When it was over we hung out with the band for a while. From than on I was a Zappa fan.
The solo Frank takes in the studio version is completely different than this. I totally believe Frank(and the band!) just played in the moment on any given day. They knew the material so well, they could bend it and twist it whenever they wanted.
Never static or predictable Frank always pushed boundaries and changed bands right up to the end. Best band was this one - with George Duke and Napoleon Murphy Brock. My all time favorite composer, recording artist and performer. My second all time favorite guitarist.
Saw Frank and the Mothers in Charlotte in the '70s, and then met the gent in Boston where we talked about Joe's Garage II, which has some great tunes worth covering. Not particularly safe for work, much of it, but there are some g-rated tunes as well. "Outside Now" is one I think you would enjoy. Thanks for this. I know it by heart, as it was played very often in the '70s in smoky hippie houses.
Zappa fue quizas uno de los compositores mas importante de siglo 20, a El le importaba la musica no tanto las letras de las canciones...y no necesitaba drogas, El era la droga!!!!
Such an excellent song, so many good versions and you found one i wasn't familiar with! Classic band line up and great solo from Frank. Yes, every solo he played is unique and of the moment. The best Zappa track i haven't seen anyone react to yet would probably be the title track to the Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch album. A little later in Zappa history, but just as brilliant. 🤘🧙♂️🤘 Rich the Ancient Metal Beast
The song is off the album Overnight Sensation. If you NEED to laugh your butt off listen to the song Dynamoe hum. I guarantee you will never hear anything like it.
@richpelier9519 - I was just listening to Ship Arriving Too Late. Yes some killer music on it and I like your recommendation. I also like Teenage Prostitute from the same album. Has a bit of a Peter Gun vibe.
If your just now discovering Zappa there's sooooo many great songs that he just kills it on guitar. He was an awesome composer of music words can't describe his talents.
Zappa! I saw his band a bunch of times. Once at the Fillmore East I guess 69-70. Came on about 10 played for hours. People were sleeping in the isles when I left. It was audience participation night with Zappa. Had sections of the crowd making noises and such when he pointed at them. Great fun.
His solos were always different, every single time he performed. He knew how much time he had approximately and filled it with whatever he felt. Your info was correct. And about drugs....he did not do them or condone them. Did not let the band members do them either.
Saw him and the band numerous times at the theatre in the round, just spurts of insane lyrics with incredible solos from everyone in the band including the xylophone, lol
there's more where that came from. It was a TV special in 1974 with several songs mixed with clay animation and a few sketches. All songs are amazing. His best line-up if you ask me
I see this genius for the first time with exactly the same band live in my town Milano Italy 🇮🇹 in September 1974 my love for his music still remain till now ❤
Back in the early fall/late summer of 1973, I came home from football practice in the D/FW area in Texas. Plopped on the floor in front of the window unit A/C. The family console (radio/tv/phonograph) was on, playing my fathers favorite station. Nelson Riddle….. (elevator music at that time). There was a sound, like the airwaves tore open. A voice said the is The Zoo, KZEW, Dallas. Then I was introduced to Frank Zappa through Montana. I was 14, Dad was a bit upset over the loss of his favorite station. Over the course of the next few years built up quite the vinyl collection including 25 Zappa recordings. The guy was a genius.
I was on the entertainment committee at Ferris State College Big Rapids MI our 1st concert was Frank Zappa! Excellent concert and IIRC George Duke played keyboards at that concert.
I really love Frank, he is a diamond with many many facets. Sadly, I could only see him three times life, but I will never forget those concert, I listened thousands of times to his songs, I admire anybody who is listening to Zappa for the first time and recognizes his genius.
I was fortunate enough to see a tribute band headed by Napoleon Murphy Brock (sax and vocals here). It was quite possibly the best show I've ever seen.
Have friend, managed studio in philly, in his seventies, guitar since before teen, still running his studio from house, amazing guitar player, loves Zappa, they all do. An acquired taste, but cetain genius Have met people all over world that absolutely love his zany genius.
Inca Roads. From this same day in the studio. Truly one of finest performances at any point in his career. The name of the video that this and Inca Roads is from "A Token of my Extreme"
This song still makes me smile, laugh, and get chills. Maybe because I play guitar. Zappa was incredible. At low volume, you think something is wrong with the mix. Dull? Crank it to half or more, the mix is perfect. Gotta wake up yer speakers for this music. I wish more pop rock music was mixed this way. It is hi fi recording for sure. Listen to the original release. Just awsome. Total enjoyment.
"Stevie's Spanking" from the Them or Us album features 2 amazing guitar solos from Steve Vai and Dweezil Zappa. Dweezil was only 14 years old at the time.
My brother looks just like Zappa. He still does, except that his hair is now white. My brother is a huge Zappa fan, so I grew up listening to his music.
I'm 60 and I heard Zappa's "The little house I use to live in" from the album Burnt Weenie Sandwich when I was 15 or 16. Was hooked instantly for life.
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His song Dinamoh Hum. Is a hilarious good one
Hey Polo Brother, Back in the 70s, we would drop acid to listen to Zappa
Watermelon in Easter Hay
"Black Napkins." Frank's son, Dweezil, really kills that tune, as well in his "Zappa plays Zappa" tour.
Frank was outside of the box and like his good friend Jimi Hendrix their music is deep into jazz and opera and their solos were “unpredictable”.
Try a live version of The “Muffin Man”
Love him or hate him… he’s one of the very few that never changed a single thing for the big record company. He only made the music he wanted.
Almost -- he made in-vogue psychedelic music to get his foot in the door even though he hated the hippies
Zappa was filth
Marlon, I am curious about why you would think that. I would say that Zappa’s music is challenging for the average listener.
Created a few of his own record labels, barking pumpkins, bizarre and zappa records
With shit zappa fans, its like with mushrooms, keep them in the dark and feed them shit 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Ruth Underwood killing it on many and varied percusion instruments, even gets a mention during the song, brilliant.
6:47 "She's killin' them drums over there"
No one provides tweezer glint like Ruth.
He talked over the tweezer glint. 😂
No drugs.... Zappa rehersed the band, hard. He knew his music, and played what he wanted too
And I believe she’s Deaf, too!
The drummer is the great Chester Thompson! The bassist is my old friend Tom Fowler who's brothers Bruce and Walt both played in the band. The keyboard player was one of the greats of all time, George Duke.. add to the lineup the multi talented Ruth Underwood and her husband Ian and top it off with Napoleon Murphy on vocals and sax and you have one of the best bands of all time..
Ian had left years before, this performance, so he is not present.
Am 70, started listening to Frank in 1972, this was also my favourite line-up..his discography is still growing thanks to his enormous bunkers of recordings. His son is keeping his music alive..
Frank Zappa live has this fantastic mix of the band sounding insanely polished and rehearsed but also completely improvisational. So cool.
Agree! Saw them back in the 80’s in Cincinnati. Huge band with impeccable timing. Great show! RIP Frank😞
Zappa was garbage
@@kosta951 No, but YOU are.
@@donaldcarey114 the whole zappa family, you can throw in the trash 🤣 🤣 🤣
Away with that shit pathetic zappa
Zappa was a beast. He surrounded with the best musicians he could find in all posts. To do this quirky, but groovy music. There shan't be someone like him anytime soon.
Devin Townsend is the new Frank.
Damn right
@@CoraTreeCustomGuitarsyes... Insofar as he seems to constitutively have the same attitudes towards music and creative freedom. DOMi and JD Beck, and Snarky Puppy also.
Frank Zappa was strongly against drugs and alcohol, you didn't get to be around him if you did. This crazy music was because he was a genius. ❤😮
Indeed.
FZ was fine with alcohol - obviously not while working but he drank beer and wine socially.
Frank says he didn't do drugs, and people would be like no way he is lying. But the enormous number of musicians that Frank Zappa played with will tell you they never seen him do drugs. Frank Zappa wasn't anti-establishment genius. There is so much Zappa content, but The Torture Never Stops is my favorite.
@@threeperrob4258 FZ didn't do illegal drugs but he drank beer and wine socially and, of course, smoked like a chimney. He also mentioned he tried pot once and it made him sleepy. People thought he did drugs because of his long hair and being a "rock star." Pigeonholing is nothing new. Zappa was very anti establishment when the establishment was first, Governor Reagan in California, then President Reagan and all the moral majority crap, and the evangelical televangelist establishment.
In the album version, the "I'm plucking the old dental floss..." part was sung by none other than Tina Turner and the Ikettes, though the didn't get credit, 'cause Ike came in at the end and thought the whole thing was too silly for them to have their names attached to. Tina said it was some of the most challenging singing she has ever done
Polo, you gotta listen to the studio version too.
Sad (and almost spooky ) to read this in the day she died!
RIP Tina
And he paid them 150 to sing these parts...lol
The whole zappa family, you can throw in the trash
This is musicianship. I am not a Zappa fan by any means, but he and all of his band a virtuoso musicians, yet they don't feel the need to showboat. They are so tight and focused on Frank's vision. It is a thing to behold.
I'm a Zappa fan by any means. What you said rings true. Listen a little more❤
I don't believe that there are no means at all in the world by which you would become a fan of Frank Zappa!!
How could you praise the musicianship and not become a fan??? INSTANTLY !?😮
what Frank did for this time unbelievable. He is one of this Musicians nobody ever again gonna sound like him
"Overnight Sensation", the album this song was originally on, was one of the albums that changed my life as a teenager. Frank was a straight up legitimate musical genius, but not all of his work is palatable for the average listener but this album, and the follow-up album, "Apostrophe", were his most 'radio friendly' works, for the most part. And as for what drugs they might be on, that would be none. Frank did not allow that and only hired the best musicians he could find and it was serious business, even when the songs were ridiculous. Frank was also a killer guitar player, as you got a taste for. I don't know what else to suggest, but I'm sure a lot of other folks will.
Catholic Girls ! and the entire baby snakes vid was off the chart!
I was just gonna say he should check out Over-nite Sensation in its entirety, got all great tunes on it, eg, "Camarrillo Brillo" is amazing, and also hilarious, "Dirty Love" is another killer tune while also being pretty funny, I would recommend "Dina Moe Hum" or "I'm The Slime", but you really can't pick a bad tune from it.
Cosmik Debris!
@@phillipcowan1444 yes, particularly with the passing of Tina
Who was also on the original of Montana.
The whole zappa family, you can throw in the trash 😂
My favorite Zappa tune is Trouble every day. As true then as it is now. Must listen.
This is one of my favorite Zappa songs. It was really great listening to this back in the 70's😂
I would go to work ( midnight shift) at Dunkin Donuts.. a little "altered" inside and I'd be making the donuts.. .and I listen to " underground" radio..and when Zappa would be riding the "pygmy pony", I'd be getting ready to open up and be the best donut pusher ever! People would ask me where I was moving to, as everyone knew I was getting ready to make a move- and of course, I'd say " I might be movin' to Montana soon!" Some would get it, some would say " There's nothing there!" ..yep..
He got millions of songs. "Zomby Woof" is a great one by him (Studio version) - same era (with Tina Turner & two Ikettes as background singers)
the whole Overnite Sensation album is phenomenal and the guitar work is second to none.
the band is incredible and Ruth is probably the ingredient that got me for years....just a beautiful soul!
"The Slime" by Zappa is a really good song. Excellent lyrics. Predictably describes todays politics and media.
I wish I had discovered Zappa before he stopped touring...In 1989 I recall vividly turning on the radio and there was this insane guitar solo happening like I'd never heard before then the song ended. Turns out it was that last minute of "I am the Slime" with that guitar outro. The next song the station played was the studio version of Montana and I was hooked. The next day I went to our small local record store and literally bought whatever album I found with Montana on it...which was the Helsinki concert which remains one of my favorites...I've been obsessed ever since...agreed, this song as well as "More Trouble Every Day" are sadly still all too relevant today...
Spot on! the slime song it was way before its time!!
*I Am The Slime”
Hey Polo, you've said it before, and yes, Frank Zappa improvised all of his guitar solos each time he played live, and even in the studio.
The other singer, Napoleon Murphy Brock, is always super energetic, funny and super talented; and no, he wasn't on drugs.
If any band member ever did drugs before playing, they were out of the band immediately.
All of that craziness is the pure genius of Frank and the other excellent musicians that made it through the auditions.
Thanks for the reaction, peace.
His solo on Muffin Man is awesome.
'Yo mama'
I appreciate your eclectic musical adventures. Hot Rats was my introduction to Frank... Classic Zappa = great music with a satirical twist. He is one of the most prolific composers/artist ever. He is quite the rabbit hole to get into. ✌️😎👍
Chunga’s Revenge is awesome as well.
Hot Rats was also my first Zappa experience. I was only a couple years old when it came out but shared a room with my teenage brother. It’s still my favorite, but that’s at least partly because of the nostalgia.
I got to go to a Frank Zappa concert with great seats back in my college years. Poofter's Froth Wyoming is my favorite!
Stink foot and Inca Roads from this same live concert (A Token of His Extreme) are both incredible. Highly recommend. If you want a regular studio version song, you can't go wrong with Watermelon in Easter Hay.
Yep, I was going to recommend Inca Roads from this concert to really blow Polo's mind!
Two solos for the price of one on Inca Roads. And maybe a seizure too from the video effects😮
Don't miss the Dweezil Zappa's performance of "Watermelon in Easter Hay," one of Frank's proudest accomplishments, which he originally did not want to be played in public after his death. As he moves deeper into the piece you can almost see Dweezil being flooded by a ton of poignant memories. At one point he's actually fighting off tears, but is rescued by the audience who begin to cheer, probably to recognize his integrity and honesty. All in all a Performance not to be missed! You can find the video easily here on TH-cam.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣zappa is hilarious and brilliant. Been a fan 30+ years!❤ Thanks for great reaction! 👍
I seen Zappa three times he not only improvised his solo but sometimes the whole song, change tempo , add instruments to take it in a whole different direction and somehow make it as good or better. The funky guy you were referring to is Napoleon Murphy Brock.
I remember seeing him live..and i knew what I was getting as friends had raved about him..but ready for him or not- he blew me away..he was the absolute definition of " improv" . The epitome of improvisation. And I cant remember much about that night, but if I had paid twice what the ticket cost, it was still worth it.
Frank Zappa easily the most underrated musician and composers of all time. ALL TIME!
Do Zombie Woof. Or Watermelon in Easter Hay. Or... I haven't checked other Zappa songs you've reacted to.
Tina Turner and The Ikettes are backing vocals on the album version of Montana
This song got a LOT of radio play on WBCN Boston.
Napoleon Murphy Brock is the dude in red and he's a character! One of the most unique voices and is an amazing saxophonist and flouting.
A musical genius surrounded by the best musicians
Karibu my Friend 🙏 You have found a treasure. A genius picky about his musicians who basically played a new version of his songs every night. I found him around 1978 and I still Take Zappa nights 😊
I think Zappa's main mission in songcraft, performances, etc was to be as non-linear in his approach. Brilliant artist, though at times, the result could be quite bizarre. But he was such a warrior when it came to Freedom of Speech and not to fall under a convenient classification. You are missed Frank!
By far, the most underrated guitarist of all-time.
Damn that man could play. And write. And arrange. And entertain. And pretty much any damn thing else, even taking on congress! A total master of his craft
Pygmy Twylyt from the Roxy 73 dvd. It starts off with the Pamela introduction
i had yrs ago an unauthorized biography of frank zappa, it was clear his genius, all music was created to fund his classical symphony
Zappa is one of my favorite composers, and there is so much music released by him it would keep you busy for a while 😃 I got to see Dweezil Zappa touring his father's music, and the dude dancing his ass of was there as well as Steve Vai. One of the greatest live shows I have seen.
If you were apart of Zappa's band, you could definitely consider yourself one of the most talented musicians living. Extremely experimental and yet amazingly skilled. Frank is one of the few people I would actually call an artist, he did what he wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought, including record labels. He also loved to mess with people, so don't take the lyrics seriously. The lyrics are meant to be challenging to sing, not sound good or make sense.
George Duke springs to mind
Frank Zappa.. I was so lucky to see him live... It's almost impossible to describe his music.. enjoy the ride
Was fortunate to see Frank back in '77. Still to this day my second favorite concert.
Uncle Frank was a genius!!!
If you have not seen him and the Zappa Plays Zappa show comes around do not miss it!!!!
I am not sure Dweezil is allowed to play his fathers music anymore. One of the siblings sold the rights. But some one will let us know.
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 That would suck.
@@WdyWP Absolutely. I think it was Diva and Ahmet that sold it, could be wrong though.
That would! Dweezil's a very good guitarist in his own right.
The whole zappa family, you can throw in the trash 😂😂😂
Simply one of the greatest artists ever. Dude killed every track he ever made. Any of his live show videos are worth watching, mind boggling stuff.
Solos de guitarras tienes en WATERMELON IN EASTER HAY del disco GOES GARAGE que es una opera rock y algo interesante de su obra es THE YELOW SHARK, modern ensamble musica de alto vuelo!!!! buen viaje
My introduction to Zappa music was when I was dragged willingly to a Project Object pub concert in Boston by my good friend Gary. Before the concert was to begin we decided to get some food at a local sub shop. There we ran into Napoleon Murphy Brock, and had a short conversation. The concert was fantastic. When it was over we hung out with the band for a while. From than on I was a Zappa fan.
Camarillo brillo!
Musical genius! There’s no anyone like Zappa ✌🏽with him, you can only go till the end.
Happy birthday today to marimba player / percussionist Ruth Underwood
I used to play this song every time I worked at the radio station. I love it so much!
The solo Frank takes in the studio version is completely different than this. I totally believe Frank(and the band!) just played in the moment on any given day. They knew the material so well, they could bend it and twist it whenever they wanted.
Frank said his familiarity with the guitar lead him to be spontaneous and not so scripted.
Zappa was garbage
My brain always wants the original, even overlays it on subsequent renditions
Zappas shit music without sense, is suitable for flushing the toilet 🤣🤣🤣🤣
For somebody that played solos off the cuff, i respect that! You have to be good to pull that off!
Never static or predictable Frank always pushed boundaries and changed bands right up to the end. Best band was this one - with George Duke and Napoleon Murphy Brock. My all time favorite composer, recording artist and performer. My second all time favorite guitarist.
Zappa an individual amongst individuals ,one of a kind!
Saw Frank and the Mothers in Charlotte in the '70s, and then met the gent in Boston where we talked about Joe's Garage II, which has some great tunes worth covering. Not particularly safe for work, much of it, but there are some g-rated tunes as well. "Outside Now" is one I think you would enjoy. Thanks for this. I know it by heart, as it was played very often in the '70s in smoky hippie houses.
He was mad man and I love him for it the stories of people that worked with him a true musical genius...
Zappa fue quizas uno de los compositores mas importante de siglo 20, a El le importaba la musica no tanto las letras de las canciones...y no necesitaba drogas, El era la droga!!!!
correcto
How many fools listen to shit zappa music? 😂😂😂
The whole zappa family, you can throw in the trash 😂😂😂
If you want a BIG rabbit hole, you found the guy to follow! Enjoy.
Such an excellent song, so many good versions and you found one i wasn't familiar with! Classic band line up and great solo from Frank. Yes, every solo he played is unique and of the moment.
The best Zappa track i haven't seen anyone react to yet would probably be the title track to the Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch album. A little later in Zappa history, but just as brilliant.
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Rich the Ancient Metal Beast
The song is off the album Overnight Sensation. If you NEED to laugh your butt off listen to the song Dynamoe hum. I guarantee you will never hear anything like it.
@richpelier9519 - I was just listening to Ship Arriving Too Late. Yes some killer music on it and I like your recommendation. I also like Teenage Prostitute from the same album. Has a bit of a Peter Gun vibe.
The whole zappa family, you can throw in the trash 😂
If your just now discovering Zappa there's sooooo many great songs that he just kills it on guitar. He was an awesome composer of music words can't describe his talents.
Frank Zappa “Bobby Brown goes down” is a must hear.
Back N tha day. If you didn’t have a pair of “platform shoes” you was a jive turkey 😆
Saw him a few times
Absolutely amazing.
Joe's Garage is one of his best. Not to mention Dynamo Hum! Oops, I mentioned it!
I wondered if somebody would! 🤪
Zappa! I saw his band a bunch of times. Once at the Fillmore East I guess 69-70. Came on about 10 played for hours. People were sleeping in the isles when I left. It was audience participation night with Zappa. Had sections of the crowd making noises and such when he pointed at them. Great fun.
This is what ya call "funkadelic" -Zappa was an innovator
Yeah,he is a bad ass ❤🐎🐎🐎❤❤❤
I don't know about favorite solo, but Evelyn a Modified Dog is one of my favorite Zappa songs just for the sheer weirdness of the story.
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He has the most incredible musicians and they are so very tight. Crazy good! Love your videos. Keep growing!
His solos were always different, every single time he performed. He knew how much time he had approximately and filled it with whatever he felt. Your info was correct.
And about drugs....he did not do them or condone them. Did not let the band members do them either.
His only drugs of choice were a pack of Winstons and a pot of black coffee.
@@honiideslysses12 and those damn cigarettes killed him. I saw him on stage in a small venue, he had 5 cigarettes going at the same time. yikes!
@@alexziggyful Betcha that was fun to have seen him live. I’m sure his onstage banter was just as interesting as the music.
I was fortunate enough to see him twice!... Outstanding!!
Zappa is great. Wish I had been old enough to see him live.
The first time I heard this I laughed. The second time, I took note of this man’s brilliance.
Check out the Album from Frank Zappa called Apostrophe.
Loved Frank. Ruth Underwood, George Duke, Steve Via and so many others performed with The Muthers of Invention. Saw them for the first time in 1973.
The guy never did drugs !!!
Every solo on his guitar was improvise... that's the only time he would let it go free.. Love you Frank where ever you are
the original album version is amazing its a must listen if you like this version
Saw him and the band numerous times at the theatre in the round, just spurts of insane lyrics with incredible solos from everyone in the band including the xylophone, lol
there's more where that came from. It was a TV special in 1974 with several songs mixed with clay animation and a few sketches. All songs are amazing. His best line-up if you ask me
I see this genius for the first time with exactly the same band live in my town Milano Italy 🇮🇹 in September 1974 my love for his music still remain till now ❤
Saw Frank , at Washington University in St. Louis MO. , back in 77. What a great night. Remember it like it was yesterday.
I was fortunate to see Zappa in concert. One of the most enjoyable experiences ever. His work with The Mothers is legendary.
Back in the early fall/late summer of 1973, I came home from football practice in the D/FW area in Texas. Plopped on the floor in front of the window unit A/C. The family console (radio/tv/phonograph) was on, playing my fathers favorite station. Nelson Riddle….. (elevator music at that time). There was a sound, like the airwaves tore open. A voice said the is The Zoo, KZEW, Dallas. Then I was introduced to Frank Zappa through Montana. I was 14, Dad was a bit upset over the loss of his favorite station. Over the course of the next few years built up quite the vinyl collection including 25 Zappa recordings. The guy was a genius.
I was on the entertainment committee at Ferris State College Big Rapids MI our 1st concert was Frank Zappa! Excellent concert and IIRC George Duke played keyboards at that concert.
I really love Frank, he is a diamond with many many facets. Sadly, I could only see him three times life, but I will never forget those concert, I listened thousands of times to his songs, I admire anybody who is listening to Zappa for the first time and recognizes his genius.
I was fortunate enough to see a tribute band headed by Napoleon Murphy Brock (sax and vocals here). It was quite possibly the best show I've ever seen.
I saw Zappa four times back in the day. Always mind blowing!
I've been listening to Frank Zappa since 1975. Never got tired of him, always loved him and always will to my last day.
Saw Frank in Sacramento in the late 70’s. Frying on windowpane. That night was top 3 memories of my life.
I loved watching him testify in congress!
Frank's best solos are transcendent. And yes, he's almost always improvising.
Have friend, managed studio in philly, in his seventies, guitar since before teen, still running his studio from house, amazing guitar player, loves Zappa, they all do. An acquired taste, but cetain genius
Have met people all over world that absolutely love his zany genius.
The fact that Frank wrote all the parts , then reheared the crap out of all his bands !! Is nothing short of astounding !!!
Inca Roads. From this same day in the studio. Truly one of finest performances at any point in his career. The name of the video that this and Inca Roads is from "A Token of my Extreme"
Crazy mad genius that is Frank Zappa!!
Listen to this song on the album Montana... not live, then hear the solo in it's original style, brilliant!
This song still makes me smile, laugh, and get chills. Maybe because I play guitar. Zappa was incredible. At low volume, you think something is wrong with the mix. Dull? Crank it to half or more, the mix is perfect. Gotta wake up yer speakers for this music. I wish more pop rock music was mixed this way. It is hi fi recording for sure. Listen to the original release. Just awsome. Total enjoyment.
in the 70's, hoards of rock musicians improvised solos. Frank is improvising the solo. Also jazz, and fusion jazz players improvise also.
"Stevie's Spanking" from the Them or Us album features 2 amazing guitar solos from Steve Vai and Dweezil Zappa. Dweezil was only 14 years old at the time.
My brother looks just like Zappa. He still does, except that his hair is now white. My brother is a huge Zappa fan, so I grew up listening to his music.
I'm 60 and I heard Zappa's "The little house I use to live in" from the album Burnt Weenie Sandwich when I was 15 or 16. Was hooked instantly for life.
Frank Zappa was a highly underrated musical genius!!!