ZAPPA - Bolero
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- This ditty is taken from Zappas Final Rock Band Tour 1988
The video was shown on TV in Barcelona but the soundtrack is from a separate live performance and synced together.
The soundtrack used is no longer available, originally on the "Best Band" CD, but removed soon after release. Update! The soundtrack is now back on the "Best Band" CD
It was also released as a single along with "Stairway to Heaven"......odd that it never hit the charts with a bullet....
Sometimes I feel my 68 years, and then I think about the time I saw Zappa in concert in my college years in Toronto. I'm young again!
I saw him in Ottawa
I saw him in Seattle at the Edgewater Hotel, he was fishing out of his room window
@@tomb5552 Fishing for mudsharks no doubt...
3 shows in Ottawa 70s...
You’re not old, you’re lucky. I wish I saw Z live and I envy you
This version of Bolero has the exactly right amount of cowbell.
Lol
You don't think it needs more cowbell? 😂
so tired...
this is Ravel's bolero...don't trivialize it
@@TheLeonarto So you have no humour ...
Zappa makes Bolero sound like a Zappa composition. Bravo!
Now, now, Maurice Ravel, don't turn over in your grave, it's Frank Zappa!
@@thomasromano9321 LOL! RAvel would love it.
Wow! 🎶 Bolero lends itself perfectly to Zappa's amazing arranging skills! I miss Frank. 🤗💖Bravo, Frank and orchestra! 💖🎶
Yeh thats music magic!
Agreed.
I was a 20 year old Marine in 1981, an d some cool dude from Nantucket, played Apostrophe, and acted out the music”And I pounced Again, boom boom”. As he stomped his feet, I became less square that day. Can you believe I was from NY and never heard of Bob Marley either. Tnx Mr Colin Keenan, I couldn’t go without FZ in my life since. 🤷♂️✌️🇺🇸
Semper Fidelis! 🫡
this was the best 6 minutes I have spent on youtube, I'm not lying
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Many people here believe you, brother.
@@TheKwaze more
@@darijatole4585 More what?
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I never tire of watching / listening to this! Pure brilliance--so Zappa!!
I really wonder what Ravel would have thought of this.
I've seen the Houston symphony orchestra play Ravel and I've heard bolero by one of the most renowned orchestras in the United States I had absolutely no idea this existed and his fucking awesome
@@Diomede-Lefort Da grande musicista qual' era non potrbbe pensarne altro che bene. ☺
Arguably the top 12 piece band ever? Few will ever challenge.
A true, never to be equaled, Musical Genius ! Frank was so underappreciated, he was so compulsively obsessed with perfection, he wrote Every Note, for Every Instrument, for Every Composition his band Ever Performed. I had the pleasure of meeting, and conversing with, the man once, early '80's, Mind Still Blown Away by his Presence !
Not every note 🎵🎶 but pretty darn close. He allowed some good ideas to shine/slip through now and again.
Was nice or a dick?
@@jawadkazmi8856 that is true,,,he enjoyed input
I'm jealous that you got to meet Frank! I would have loved to have seen him and met him. I think that his conversation might have been over my head though, especially when I was young however, what a thrill it would have been for me! I'm happy for you!
This video literally shows his band playing something not written by him, but by Ravel. But maybe you don't know that, because you talk about musical genius, but haven't heard of Ravel.
In the years since he left us,Zappa's importance continues to grow. There has never been anyone like him.
Agree, not yet. 🐿
He is the genius magic perfect musician and i love his style
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Smoking a cigarette and conducting at the same time is a totally different level
I don't know how you could NOT like this. I've been listening to it for 20 years and to me, it's Bolero. And like a lot of FZ's music, these unique sounds have become dear friends, and these friends never let you down. I think it's beautiful.
I had always liked Bolero, but after hearing Frank's version, all other's recordings seem to pale.
What a beautiful way of conveying Zap magic. Very true.
Thomas Schenden So agree with you. i find it hard to believe there were 13 thumbs down. How dare they!! if i....You make up the rest. 😎
Frank's version is a very faithful trip through it. It's all in the rhythm! If you don't get it spot on, it's a shambles! To say that all other versions 'pale' is a tad over the top though!
@Jason Voorhees If you say so. Though, they wouldn't be the first though would they?
I've heard Jeff Beck. I've heard James Gang. But this, the best band you never heard of is absolutely the best outside of a symphony orchestra. Bravo!
Even years after Frank's departure, he never ceases to amaze me..keep up the great work so that we can explore his vast library of works
Lots ❤️ to all involved
LOVE Bruce's little dance interpretation! - too kewl
I'll bet all those kids that took band class in school never imagined they'd be playing Bolero with Frank Zappa...
Zappa's ability to make unlikely connections sound obvious is unparalleled genius
One of my favorite songs and these guys did not disappoint.
It's not a song, it's a composition
@@antoinepetrov No, it’s a song that I have on a several CDs and as digital song files on different personal devices that play songs.
@@dethengine Do you mean Bolero by Maurice Ravel or Zappa's interpretation?
Beautiful. Piece lasts just long enough to smoke a cigarette.
Zappa rules still
I wish I had seen FZ alive and in concert, yet another example of musical genius at work!!
Znakomici instrumentaliści. Świetna partia puzonu, wspaniała marimba. No i ten niepowtarzalny cowbell...
Cały utwór to po prostu bajka!
Superwykonanie!
Panie i Panowie a także dzieci: czapki z głów!!!
Frank Zappa, Ike Willis, Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Ed Mann, Bobby Martin, Bruce Fowler, Walt Fowler, Paul Carman, Albert Wing, Kurt McGettrick.
Only one word (well two..) F--king awesome! I had the good fortune to be introduced to Zappa's music as a teenager by a schoolfriend with more enlightened musical tastes and I've dipped into Franksworld now and again over the years. This performance is brilliant because it not only knocks all musical boundaries down but shows how you can bring new life, personality and humour even into classics. What a loss was Zappa's early demise for music and mankind. Still, Heaven's house band got one hell of a great composer/arranger/guitarist...
I was lucky enough to see him twice, the last time was as a double bill with the Jerry Garcia Band
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A 20th century genius honouring another 20th genius. Zappa was a dude of the highest order.
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At 4:00, Frank unleashes Mariachi unto Ravel's Bolero. A statement not lost to this lifelong musician. Well done Frank. Bravo. I have several orchestral renditions of Bolero on my itunes and this one is my favorite.
I saw this alive in Seville in 1988. Zappa is my idol... he will always be remembered.
My first encounter with Frank Zappa and the mothers was in the late 60's Unreal! Loved the guy ever since!
Frank's musicians were absolutely amazing.
FOREVER UNCLE FRANK !!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!
What a Genius, now i am a Zappanated Person. I have all songs of Zappa, i am a Zappanated person. Zappanate people :-)
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4:15 Only Zappa would quote 'My Sharona' in a piece by Ravel!
Nice! I missed that befire now, thx!
Que puedo decir de Zappa. Mi ídolo. Un genio musical. QEPD.
Hoy nos falta este hombre... w Zappa.
I can't possibly imagine another FZ, ever. His talent was that of the great masters. just contemporary.
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I was at Verve Records for the first recording 1966 of help I’m a Rock with Kim singing and Elliot on guitar and all the freaks dancing including Vito and his wife Sunshine . What a trip they were fantastic and our Manager Jim Demarco looked over at us and said This is the new phycodelic sound you guys need to learn...
This is my Christmas song to all
Merry Christmas.....love the Zappa
So "happy new year" ! 😁
There are still Zappa friends around,good to know!
We are here.
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this makes me smile, what a genius
I like that he gives a lot of respect to the songs when he does covers. Even his lovely homage to June and Johnny Cash with with Ring of Fire. He does gives his heart even with covers
You' re right, like a true compositor do...
Respect the writer and put his personal touch. 🤝
mr Zappa was always on the assault, be it music, business, looks, morals, etc.. his shock therapy was not meant to destroy but educate and help.
any interview with or about mr Zappa makes it clear that the man was a good honest human plus a talented hardworking perfectionist. what else is there to be?
he and those around him spent a great deal of their lives perfecting their skills in communicating authentic information music wise. someone had to be the Zappa in a sea of bs - that we still swim in sometimes...
Straight in real man!...
I would send this on some future Pioneer 3 space ship. The true piece of real humanity.
And humor, of course. BRAVO !
And rest in piece, the great artist!
👍👍👍
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@@TheKwaze done, long ago !
@@predragpavicevic216 Thanks! If you have any requests that haven't already been done, let me know as it's about time for a new one.
😃😺👍🏼How very very impressive. Such a talent base. And Frank directs with a cigarette and a baton.
As a younger Zap fan......... I believe that this is magic at his disposal. I love it, light a cigarette Every time I hear this..... Just for Frank......
I have seen this live in ´88 in Offenbach, Germany. One of the impressiveest moments of my life.
WOW
Wonderful version of a classic tune by some fantastic musicians.
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
Zappa is an all time favorite of mine!
I love Zappa.
Brilliant rendition of this composition. "The modern day composer refuses to die"- Edgar Varese. Zappa is one of the few musicians worthy of the title musical genius.
Le quedó como cumbia
Parece un bolero satírico
@@glorianolasco7729 pues es propriamènte asì.
Thank god, Frank zappa has existed and left us all this gold... that no one else can do.....
An absolute gem. Thanks for posting.
never knew this cover existed til now, but I desperately needed this
I wish I saw that live but thankful I got to see this wonderful performance at all. Great brass section and excellent arrangement.
Шикарно, спасибо большое за музыку и настроение
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That Bruce Fowler's improvised dance solo gets me every time.
Such a great point to mention !
Gotta love some Bruce Fowler !
Bruce is awesome. Is there ANYONE in the history of film with a more impressive resume of projects worked on?
The movies he's worked on must have grossed close to *zoom in, pink to lips* One hundred billion dollars!
I think that's a reference to Maurice Béjart's choreographed dance that's set to Ravel's Bolero, the movements are very similar, just not as comical. Check out Maya Plisetskaya Bolero if yer interested, it's quite great!
Smashing performance!! Pure genius! There will never be another Frank Zappa!
This is the genius of Zappa R.I.H.P. rest in heavenly peace ✌
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A ravellation! A little understated 😂
This is the best version I have ever heard and I have heard many of them.
Had the good fortune to see and hear Frank Zappa at the Moore Theater in Seattle, this brings back memories of that time. Thank you.
ZAPOLERO
Exactly! Frank could do it all!
Hahahahaha bless you and gretings from GREECE
I'm listening to this at 3am in my dairy barn the Holsteins are digging it .very few women on these fine music threads, look me up if your around Illinois for early am coffee I'd love to listen to Frank's exquisite music with more humans. but in the mean time I'll listen along with livestock,they seem to dig it
@@tomn9094 Zappa's creations are unbelievable. Bolero alla Zappa makes me happy. Definitely, passion, emotional feelings that I let flow.
Makes me smile every time!
Superb performance
The piece is insanely brilliant ❤
About a minute into this, I realized this was sounding so lighthearted and full of fun, as if Nino Rota had collaborated on the arrangement. Just brilliant!
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Frank was the American master of composition & arrangement !!! R.I.P. FZ !!!
Always a pleasure to see Zappa stills alive.
Zappa domina todos los palos. Es el mayor genio musical de finales del siglo XX. Será recordado a la altura que merece.
Segùro que si ! 🤝
Fantastico
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I was never much of a Zappa fan, but this is genius.
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All of Zappa is genius!
Wonderful, I am yet to listen to any version of Bolero that I genuinely dislike.
Remember kiddies don't eat the yellow snow........
R.I.P. FRANK ZAPPA
rock in peace ✌
I saw him 1988, maybe at his last Rock-concert,(= shortly, one of the...;), in Germany, Fürth.
It was my best concert EVER❤
The Fowler- brothers and some other good musicans plays with him!
I stay 5 meter, before the MASTER, with eleven other GREAT musicans!!!
I never forget🎸🎤
🎸🎻🎺🎺🎷🥁🎹🥁🪕🪘
This is just fantastic and nearly brings me to tears. I saw FZ and this band playing it.
way to go Frank... classical music with a touch of Zappa. Impressive
Magnífico. Mención aparte el personaje Zappa, fumando mientras dirige. Genio y figura!
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Genius artists are just genius...the unique Zappa-tilicious, young generations are invited to give it a try...being such great entertainers yeah, all to be discovered all over again 🎉❤🎉
Outstanding ! really miss Frank ...
Ravell: Help, I've been Zappanated! But, oooooo, I think I like it!!
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@@TheKwaze As only he could imagine it. I got to replace Tom Fowler on Bass for about 3 months in 74 when he broke his finger on tour til the finger healed. A most unique experience. Recorded with him at Caribou ranch studio in Colorado. Experience of a lifetime for sure.
@@BirdYoumans I thought I recognized the name and great to hear from you. Considering your short spell with Zappa you are on quite a few albums, which is lucky for you and for Frank.
Without looking I seem to remember that apart from bass guitar on several albums you are the rythm guitarist on the title track of Sleep Dirt, but I could be wrong?
@@TheKwaze ñ
The thing is, you can become Zappanated without getting un-Raveled
What a tragic loss to music and the world when we lost Frank Zappa. He was a musical genius. I loved him he was unique.
@Jason Voorhees you probably shouldn't like Wagner then
@Jason Voorhees because he hated jews
@Jason Voorhees no and he wasnt racist either
@Jason Voorhees rationalwiki.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa
Also stop liking your own comments because they're stupid
@Jason Voorhees did you even read it?
Zappa Rules !!! Been a fan since 1968...
Saw it in another concert of the same tour , in Genoa , Italy. Was fantastic..
I saw it in Florence. Just unbelievable
Really miss you Frank zappa Always looking forward to your next album after the last, Music is the best "Frank zappa" R. I. P. Frank
MUSIC IS THE BEST !!!!! THANKS UNCLE FRANK!!!!!
Like walking into a bar drunk or completely stoned, your horse parked outside, leaning, just as you were leaning when you offloaded. This is how we hear in where I live. The great and mighty hear it differently. And of course, they dress for the occasion differently than I. Oooh, this is so regal in my mind!!!
Zappa è la stella polare della grande creatività, geniale e pura!
Io più lo ascolto e più mi rendo conto della sua grandezza, ogni volta scopro dettagli nuovi, cromatismi che affrescano i suoi capolavori e che li rendono incommensurabilmente eterni!
Zappa ci manchi molto ❤❤❤❤❤
Più che d' accordo, iniziai ad ascoltare zappa nel 79/80 a circa 10 anni e a poco a poco mi sono accapparrato gran parte della sua opera, che invero è molto vasta.
Sul CD con un buon impianto ed un' ottima resa acustica ci fa veramente godere ! 👍🏼🐿
I am a big fan of both Zappa and Ravel . Zappa was really inspired by Ravels’ music . Those who the fabulous concerto in G from Ravel will find that ´watermelon in Easter hay’ finds it’s sources in the adagio second movement of this concerto. Whilst I find the adaptation of the Bolero quite creative , my only criticism’ would that a fundamental aspect of this piece which is a nightmare for the orchestras is the dynamic progression from pp to ff is linear and progressive from bar 1 till the end and requires total control of dynamics with added instrument every sequence , whereby Frank Z’s adaptation doesn’t pay attention to dynamics and the extraordinary long crescendo( probably the longest in all classical music is lost. Don’t get me wrong Zappa’s aficionados I am a fan and can listen to roxy & elsewhere album in loop!
Oh but how the band could play. Will never tire of 50/50 off his overnite sensation
Zappa was a great man
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Merry Christmas from Greece to all Zappa fans.
Same to everyone in Greece!
first time i hear this masterpiece, i,ts stunning
...mind blowing how this çomplex tune embodies such a zen-goofy sweetness and to me at 2:43 ,"The human horn Shooby Taylor", comes in and blows himself!!" as only he could do! FZ ! , legendary musical genius!
Hardly complex by Zappa standards!
Thank you The Kwaze for sharing this respectful interpretation by the musicians and Zappa ! Awesome !
Absolutley fabulous the arrangement sounds are Zappa so distinctive
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Interesting that Ravel was very taken by jazz and became one of the few composers to incorporate sax into his works,boleo being a prime example,here we see the four major saxes interpreting his work with great feeling.Classics meets jazz meets pop?
I miss Zappa's crazy ass shows. Nothing like it.
Love the ever-present cowbell and Ruth is in her element!
Ed Mann is the percussionist on this.
It's a really Zappa Bolero Great Orchester.Thank you Mr rest in Peace
Frank Zappa will never cease to amaze me, every day I listen to him and the original mothers of invention. A unique legend sorely and truly missed, god rest fz
Could not agree more my friend!
Happy days to you :)
This has to be the most interesting performance of Bolero that I have ever seen and heard , wish it was longer.
Just the time fo one cigarette... 😇
How utterly wonderful! Zappa the genius.
This was a joy. The uniqueness of Zappa’s creativity overlaying a classic piece. It’s so Zappa, yet it’s a legit interpretation of Ravell. It also demonstrated the musical talent of Zappa’s troupe. It had to be a kick for them to be having such fun with what is traditionally a serious chunk of music.
It is a great interpretation of Bolero, not Ravels though as he didn't write the ditty, so technically it should be called "Zappas Bolero" I have a few other unique Zappa interpretations of classics by Stravinski and a couple of others on my channel if you care to subscribe.