It took years for Dweezil to perform this piece in public. He said he considered this to be father's best guitar piece. Before he died, Frank told his wife Gail to get out of the music business altogether and sell his entire catalog, with one exception. She was not to ever sell the rights to Watermelon in Easter Hay. This piece meant something special to Frank. Considering the sheer volume of his work, and how seriously he approached his music it is very telling that this was the one piece he apparently cherished above all others.
This one and Black Napkins. But Ahmet and Diva (who held 60% of the trust) had the lot sold to Universal. So I can expect covers coming up the grand wazoo.
I’m a high school music teacher and will never forget working supply at a school in Clitheroe in the northwest of England. I was teaching a class of year 7 kids and was taking the register, I was calling out the names and came down to the last name and the girls surname was Zappa. I flippantly said, “ no relation to Frank Zappa?”, to my utter amazement she said yes, he was her uncle, her dad was his brother. I asked if she’d met him and she told me she had but didn’t like him as he was a bit “weird”. None of the other kids had a clue who he was and i didn’t want to embarrass the girl more than she already was, but I said that he was a modern day Mozart.
How on earth could she ignore the figure his uncle was and is...? She had to know. Unless there were family issues. Otherwise makes no sense. Or maybe we’re talking very young kids.
Back in 70 I was in 7th grade also, played E flat Alto sax. My band teacher was named Mr. Fryer. Definitely not a fan of FZ. I don't really think he had a clue who Zappa was, then or now. My 1st grade teacher had more freckles than I thought possible, her name was Ms. Fryer. Still is, almost. You see Ms. Fryer married [yrs. latter] Mr. Fryer, to become Mrs. Fryer. I always thought it was a slightly strange coincidence, like you teaching music to a Zappa. This has nothing to do with Frank Zappa really, but reading your comment made me lament that my 7th grade music teacher wasn't hip to Zappa's music, like you. I just wonder what effect it might of had on our school band in those yrs. Imagine the possibilities. Your students are lucky. Maybe Mozart was a latter- day Zappa? lol
The kid turned out to be a Zappa. This is devastating. He is so brave to play this live, exposing himself completely. He plays this so beautifully. You gotta love this guy.
Totally agree. A masterpiece because it touches our hearts again and again ... It has deeply touched me for 35+ years now and still does. A gift that keeps giving. Truely amazing.
It's also Joe's final moment of expression, before he goes to work in the utility muffin research laboratory putting out little green rosettas. Just remembered that I have another counter-culture impulse owed to FZ.
A friend of mine just asked me if i had a favorite song of all time and I said no. Then aftrr about 20 seconds insaid it would have to be Watermelon in Easter Hay. I can't think of any other song that's any better than this. This is the only one I insisted my kids play at my funeral. That much i know.
Tears rolling down my face now. My mum died 3 weeks ago. This song made it all come out. RIP Frank and RIP my wonderful mum Joyce 27th August 1933 - 4th June 2014.
@@thomasbrown6527 wonder if frank was thinking of a place when he made this song, if he did i hope your mum an frank are there. but what a gift of a song frank gave us.
At this point poor Joe is getting sick & tired of being stuck inside his ugly prison cell with all the other wanna be rock stars & also along with the record company executives. There's no more cocaine to shove up their noses nor VD riddled groupies to share with each other so they are forced to pass off their constant boredom snorting laundry detergent & satisfying their sexual urges by plooking each other. Every once in a while Joe must escape this never-ending hell by slipping into the Twilight Realm where he composes imaginary guitar solos & imaginary vocals for imaginary songs wondering if he'll ever get to see the outside world again. But until that time comes, if ever, poor Joe is relegated to dreaming of how much different he'd do things if ever to be released to the outside world. But for now, he's relegated to the sad reality that imaginary guitar notes & imaginary vocals only exist in the imagination of the imaginer!
1:54 To see Dweezil with tears & emotions welling up playing his father’s beautiful WIEH the LAST imaginary guitar solo for ‘Joe’ is so amazing and moving. I really love & admire what Dweezil is doing with his father’s music and bringing it all over the world to we the fans who NEED it. 😢
Any musician that can compose a 9 minute piece that's essentially so simple but keep it interesting and emotional obviously has massive talent and skill.
I was at this gig with my dad - the biggest Frank Zappa freak you'll ever meet. It was so special to watch Dweezil play his dad's music so beautifully. I was blown away that he chose that evening to play Watermelon in Easter Hay live for more or less the first time. Dweezil is quoted as saying that he thinks this is Frank's best guitar solo and it's clearly very significant to him and very emotional for him to play it. That loud whistle at 2:32 is me.
Ben Haldenby you clearly don't know what you are talking about. Your dad is the biggest Zappa freak? Ha! You don't know me. I am an even bigger Zappa freak than your father could be. Even if it is not true, I am sure I am in good company.
Yep. I got to sit in on a guitar workshop with Dweezil with my son and about 18 other fans. We got to ask questions, and I asked what was his favorite song from his father and Dweezil replied, "Watermelon in Easter Hay".
Hmm, Frank's best? I don't know that's too hard to decide... for example it has to compete with the Inca Roads solo that became the title track to Shut Up 'n Play Yer guitar, but this one may very well be the most emotional. Always makes me tear up...
I keep returning...what an intense and somatic way to recall a departed Father.. anyone can resonate with the loss tenderness and respect. Thank you both Zappas.
If I were to meet my untimely demise, my parents are given a playlist for my “celebration of a life in mediocrity” party. This is the last song to be played. What a way to go out. Absolute emotion turned up to 11. RIP FZ. And thank you Dweez.
Not sure what your music taste is or lack off, maybe Ceremony by Joy division or if inna strick metal Diet, Anthrax - in the end; would suit. Stay safe kiddo ❤️
watermelon is easter hay has always made me tear up, I don't know why. No other song has ever made me cry, or come close to feeling sadness. There's just a certain beautiful melancholy it has.
Its 6 am where I live and its new years eve, and I am listening to this tribute for the 10th time in a row. I dont think I haver ever heard something so beautiful like this
It's said that Frank's request was to have this song playing as they lowered him into the ground at his funeral. So that's what the kids did. Knowing that makes sense why it's such a powerful and tearful masterpiece.
Dweezil is on of my favorite guitarists full stop. Hearing him play this and seeing him fight the tears is amazing. Love and miss you Frank. But Dweezil is doing it for you. Much love
Gary Zajdel Oh! it was hard for me to hold back tears when I first heard Dweez play this song, in fact I didn't, I hard tears running down my cheeks. ;-)
Thanks for bumping this vid. I NEEDED to re watch it right about now, as I am trying to learn this song myself, but I need to learn it some more, so thanks again guys.
Tyler Vanner Frank's solo's are manic and sporadic , which I love, Dweezil is much smoother and clean, Frank can make the guitar cut right through me, especially when he plays an SG 1000... I love how Dweez has carried on Frank's music, I'm learning this song atm myself. Cheers.:-)
This is possibly my favourite Frank Zappa piece. Really hits me every time I here it. To see his son playing it with so much emotion is really beautiful.
That had to be the longest 10 minutes of Dweezil's life. If you are a Zappa fan and didn't tear up...well...you aren't really a Zappa fan. Have to admire Dweez for even playing it in public....took guts to stand there and pour out that emotion.
@Olivier Batteris That's right. I cry most times I hear it. I met Dweezil in Philly early on during his ZPZ tours. When asked if he would play WIEH he said, not now, not yet. It's so close to all of our hearts. And yes, Frank's most beautiful piece, most poignant, full of pathos and serenity. I've played this song for total Zappa strangers in France who tell me they float away and feel in the clouds and drift away to a heavenly state.
Still in 2019 he wipes a tear or two away every time he plays it. I know it took him a few years to take the most beautiful FZ song on. Good for him, good for all of us lifelong FZ fans.
The pain of losing Frank is so powerfully muted by his greatest EVER musical creation = Dweezil. Son, your Father is watching you with his pride in who you are. You’re incredible mate! 🦋🫶🏽🪺🌧️✨❤️🎋👚✨❤️
This is what music is all about, IMO. The tender, simple notes of this theme speak more to me than all the shredded notes I’ve ever heard put together. Magical.
I first heard this song when my mom played the vinyl LP on her old turntable and Klipsch speaker system. I've heard this song a hundred times since then. It still tears me up. Dweezil played it beautifully. His dad would be proud of him.
Just blown away, Dweezil, just love you doing this, in the Covid world of madness this is so comforting, a place where we can escape "music is the best"
This is, and always will be my favourite piece of music until the day i pass. This is the first time I've seen Dweezil cover this and if the original moved me then this has taken it to another level. The father son connotations hold a lot of meaning for me. Without trying to be morose, this WILL be played at my funeral. Absolutely brilliant.
What a powerful performance! :,( Man, you can really see how emotional it is for him to play this one, and he is really good about keeping that from getting to him usually. From what ive heard this song is very important to him. This was always one of my favorites as well, probably my favorite solo piece of Franks. Its funny because i see a few comments here saying they want this played at their funeral. I have felt the same way for years Also, i know people are cheering when Dweez obviously chokes up a bit. I feel that they are just letting him know that they understand why and feel the same way. That they have his back. We all miss Frank. But hopefully Dweezil can see how many people still love and care about this music and that gives him some comfort.
Greetings from Palm Desert, CA. We love Watermelon and Easter Hay here. We have always been content with the U-Tube, picture video. This is the first we have seen it Live. Thanks Brother. ❤
Several years back I saw Dweezil, and Zappa Plays Zappa, at a concert in New Hampshire. After the show he sat on the stage, gave autographs and chatted with fans. I asked when he would put this in the show. He said "not for many years yet". There was a look on his face you can see in this video. We lost Frank Zappa, a great musician. Dweezil lost that, and his Dad.
Dweezil always has to choke back the tears when he plays this. It is such a lush and beautiful, and now that Frank is gone, a solemn tune. I can absolutely understand the emotion for Dweez. RIP, Uncle Frank. Thank you for the time you were with us.
I so appreciate all the comments of those who remember loved ones lost. This song is a perfect anthem for memory and introspection. My wife and I danced to this song at our wedding. It also is a song of love and triumph. It makes me want to conquer the world. I miss you Frank.
never saw Frank. But my friend a big Zappa fan took me to see Dweezil in 2017 & 2018 in culture room in ft Lauderdale. And this piece literally brought me to tears❤. My friend had brought Dweezil's first album to get autographed which he did do graciously.
This is an amazing and touching performance of a great composition, and a fitting tribute to a father Dweezil lost far too soon. The connection between him and Frank is manifest, even palpable. He's done Frank proud.
God bless you Dweezil for carrying tbe torch of Frank's legacy. All Zappa fans in the world are desperately in need of your father's music,wich is also yours.You are making an amazing job.Thanks a lot
Beautiful, I'm in tears, son plays one of his dad's most beautiful songs and thinks of his dad departed. It brings an extra layer of emotion. Your dad will be so proud man, bless you...
@@jimventry5509 Nice, thanks. If interested, Buckethead and John Fruciante did the same tribute. Aunt Suzie by Buckethead and Respectfully, Johns before the beginning. I would link but YT hates me and deletes my links. Thanks love!
Has to be the most beautiful piece ever, always brings tears of sadness and joy, it like takes you to heaven to see the light and brings you back home to where you belong. 😢😂❤
I’ve seen dweezel twice in concert. Every time, he tears up while playing. It is my favorite FZ song and causes me to shed some tears as well. I want this to be shared with family and friends at my celebration of life party
I've listened to this piece so many times, whether it's FZ or Dweezil, and it never fails to bring me to tears. That moment at 3:08 onwards, where Dweezil switches gears on his guitar and kicks those feelings of regret into subtle overdrive, just overwhelms me with deep sadness and reflection... while at the same time you're holding your breath for him... and when Dweezil finishes it with that somber coda, you're already with him, but with the hairs standing on end. And with a feeling of "yes, you've made it!"
To me, this piece is not just sad but also calm and positive. I never thought of it as sad. The music is emotional but contains all sorts of feelings. I think that everything Frank wrote had some positive feeling to it. Dweezil did an awesome job playing it and also a great job recreating the tone of the guitar. The version in Joe's Garage has the best clean and dirty guitar tones I ever heard. Music is the best.
Dweezil is just fantastic, plays Frank's music so well. Been so lucky to speak with him twice after concerts in Norway, He shows his feelings about how much he miss Frank, some tears came from me too.
i love that photo of dweezil in the kitchen sink getting a bath. i can picture him easter morning in a basket... this music, thinking about being a kid... THANKS !!!! bob
Hard to believe that this beautiful insturmental first appeared on the same album that gave us the song, Why does it Hurt When I Pee? This is lovely, and I give tons of credit to Dweezil and the band for staying true to the mood and not being tempted by the presence of the live audience to try to overdo it and show off.
I saw Dweezil live in concert in Oklahoma City, at the Tower Theatre on my birthday a year ago...after listening to Frank Zappas music for my whole life, it was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
Utterly sublime emotion through a guitar, one of the greatest guitar instrumentals ever......Always so loved Franks version but Dweezil does it so beautifully and heartfelt in his Dad's memory... This piece is one I'd have played at my funeral and long may it play forever.
Dweezil..... I have watched you play this song many times ( I am a guitarist myself) I don't give a fuck what anyone say's! man I can hear your ol' mans influence.... sometimes when I kick back listening to you.... I can hear Frank! I love ya man!
My first impression is that, this piece is, reverential. Thoughtful, measured, and respectful. It is an unpretentious compliment to a great work. It is possible to follow in the footsteps of a maverick, but impossible to recreate his flair. This is as yet, the benchmark, and closest to equal, Frank's original work on Joe's Garage [even when Frank interpreted it in myriad ways in live performances] which will forever be, sublime. And quite Frankly, there is no better complement, than seeing a son follow in his father's footsteps. Outstanding piece by Dweezil.
If I had the pleasure of watchin' Dweezil play this song live I would have had had tears runnin' down my cheeks too! I close my eyes and swear I can hear Frank!
All you beautiful humans, that know tragedy & loss, that find catharsis & comfort here, may your hearts know eternal joy in the gifts that those lost to you gave to you. I have missed my friend Martin for 25 years now, we were all just 22 years old when we lost him at age 22. Our days, nights, sunsets & sunrises, that were accompanied by this truly epic track, are treasured memories that nobody, no thing can take away. I'm so grateful for every single one of those moments. Until we meet again friend, I love you & miss you - but you know that already...
Hey Dweezil, much respect to You, ❤️ very touching, beautiful way to honor your Dad !!! You did a great job I think he would be very proud of you !! I know I am !! ❤️❤️❤️🎸🎶🎸🎶 You are a good man, it had to be hard to keep it together,,❤️🎸🎶🎸🎶Thank You !!
I discovered my appreciation of Frank's music through watching a video of the original Zappa plays Zappa concert. Dweezil's playing absolutely blew me away. Particularly his solo on Inca Roads and the incredible melody of Son of Orange County , which became lodged in head for about a year! This video was an incredible performance , I'll be be back here to watch it many times.
Dweezil, you nailed it and some. What a tune. Frank would be so proud that you can hold the audience just as he did.❤❤❤❤❤ P.S well done to sound and lightning, great job.
They were in the lobby after the show signing autographs and taking photos. Devoid of pride or arrogance despite having just razed the venue. They were all so sweet, patient, kind, and genuine. Inspirational.
O.M.G!!! THE GUITAR SOUND SO PURE ( TONE) !!! ALMOST GAVE ME GOOSE BUMP'S. IT TOUCHED MY HEART & SOUL!!! I NEVER HEARD QUITE LIKE THIS!!! I SWEAR. I JUST DISCOVERED THIS TRACK FEW DAYS BACK!!! UNBELIEVABLE.🤘🤘👍🤗😊 THANK'S FRANK ZAPPA FOR GIVING US THIS TUNE!!!👍😊😊
It took years for Dweezil to perform this piece in public. He said he considered this to be father's best guitar piece. Before he died, Frank told his wife Gail to get out of the music business altogether and sell his entire catalog, with one exception. She was not to ever sell the rights to Watermelon in Easter Hay. This piece meant something special to Frank. Considering the sheer volume of his work, and how seriously he approached his music it is very telling that this was the one piece he apparently cherished above all others.
He also said that Dweezil was the only one allowed to play it live
This one and Black Napkins.
But Ahmet and Diva (who held 60% of the trust) had the lot sold to Universal. So I can expect covers coming up the grand wazoo.
Thank you very much. I didnt know that. And well is my favorite song from Frank 🤘
... and rightly so.
That's a remarkable piece of information. Where did you get that from?
You can tell he’s thinking about his dad as he cries through the song total legend dweezil ❤
I’m a high school music teacher and will never forget working supply at a school in Clitheroe in the northwest of England. I was teaching a class of year 7 kids and was taking the register, I was calling out the names and came down to the last name and the girls surname was Zappa. I flippantly said, “ no relation to Frank Zappa?”, to my utter amazement she said yes, he was her uncle, her dad was his brother. I asked if she’d met him and she told me she had but didn’t like him as he was a bit “weird”. None of the other kids had a clue who he was and i didn’t want to embarrass the girl more than she already was, but I said that he was a modern day Mozart.
Great great story sir! Maybe Bob's daughter? Thank u for sharing that and what a great video to put that comment in!
amazing!
How on earth could she ignore the figure his uncle was and is...? She had to know.
Unless there were family issues. Otherwise makes no sense. Or maybe we’re talking very young kids.
Back in 70 I was in 7th grade also, played E flat Alto sax. My band teacher was named Mr. Fryer. Definitely not a fan of FZ. I don't really think he had a clue who Zappa was, then or now. My 1st grade teacher had more freckles than I thought possible, her name was Ms. Fryer. Still is, almost. You see Ms. Fryer married [yrs. latter] Mr. Fryer, to become Mrs. Fryer. I always thought it was a slightly strange coincidence, like you teaching music to a Zappa. This has nothing to do with Frank Zappa really, but reading your comment made me lament that my 7th grade music teacher wasn't hip to Zappa's music, like you. I just wonder what effect it might of had on our school band in those yrs. Imagine the possibilities. Your students are lucky. Maybe Mozart was a latter- day Zappa? lol
Great story!
The kid turned out to be a Zappa. This is devastating. He is so brave to play this live, exposing himself completely. He plays this so beautifully. You gotta love this guy.
His son does this song so much justice. Absolutely effing incredible. Long live the Zappa legacy
I love you frank Dweezil moon unit and every other Zappa under the sun
Pretty much like the studio release. Awesome.
Spot on
Holy fuck, never in a million years did I think I’d cry to an imaginary guitar solo... beautiful just beautiful man. Rip Frank you are missed
It's so touching to see Dweezil crying while playing this beautiful masterpiece composed by his dad.
I can barely ever listen to this song without welling up. It was almost Frank giving thanks back to everything around him. Beautiful composition
Totally agree. A masterpiece because it touches our hearts again and again ... It has deeply touched me for 35+ years now and still does. A gift that keeps giving. Truely amazing.
It's also Joe's final moment of expression, before he goes to work in the utility muffin research laboratory putting out little green rosettas. Just remembered that I have another counter-culture impulse owed to FZ.
indeed. its one of the songs i have on my "i just need to cry at something beautiful" play list. along with Black Napkins
I felt for him when he welled up there. Bereavement is a desperate pain. He bossed it though. Well done boy.
A friend of mine just asked me if i had a favorite song of all time and I said no. Then aftrr about 20 seconds insaid it would have to be Watermelon in Easter Hay. I can't think of any other song that's any better than this. This is the only one I insisted my kids play at my funeral. That much i know.
Tears rolling down my face now. My mum died 3 weeks ago. This song made it all come out. RIP Frank and RIP my wonderful mum Joyce 27th August 1933 - 4th June 2014.
Music does that to you
Amen
Hope you're doing good, brother.
A beautiful dirge for your lovely mother
@@thomasbrown6527 wonder if frank was thinking of a place when he made this song, if he did i hope your mum an frank are there. but what a gift of a song frank gave us.
A fabulous tribute to his dad, the greatest 'Imaginary Guitar Solo', ever . . .
He is definitely following in his fathers footsteps!
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At this point poor Joe is getting sick & tired of being stuck inside his ugly prison cell with all the other wanna be rock stars & also along with the record company executives. There's no more cocaine to shove up their noses nor VD riddled groupies to share with each other so they are forced to pass off their constant boredom snorting laundry detergent & satisfying their sexual urges by plooking each other.
Every once in a while Joe must escape this never-ending hell by slipping into the Twilight Realm where he composes imaginary guitar solos & imaginary vocals for imaginary songs wondering if he'll ever get to see the outside world again. But until that time comes, if ever, poor Joe is relegated to dreaming of how much different he'd do things if ever to be released to the outside world. But for now, he's relegated to the sad reality that imaginary guitar notes & imaginary vocals only exist in the imagination of the imaginer!
1:54 To see Dweezil with tears & emotions welling up playing his father’s beautiful WIEH the LAST imaginary guitar solo for ‘Joe’ is so amazing and moving. I really love & admire what Dweezil is doing with his father’s music and bringing it all over the world to we the fans who NEED it. 😢
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Joe's garage. So many memories from when I was in the navy in the early eighties.
Dweezil, the soul and spirit of your father speak from your hands. Amazing. Miracle. Thank you.
When a song without a single word can make u feel SO MUCH emotion! THANK YOU FRANK AND THANK YOU DWEEZIL FOR KEEPING HIS MUSIC ALIVE!!!
Any musician that can compose a 9 minute piece that's essentially so simple but keep it interesting and emotional obviously has massive talent and skill.
I looked up the tablature and it doesn't look very complex at all. Playing it and conveying so much emotion is another matter.
And a nine minute long piece "in 9/4" to boot!
The song was played on my fathers burial. The most emotional moment in my life. It means the world to me.
I was at this gig with my dad - the biggest Frank Zappa freak you'll ever meet.
It was so special to watch Dweezil play his dad's music so beautifully.
I was blown away that he chose that evening to play Watermelon in Easter Hay live for more or less the first time. Dweezil is quoted as saying that he thinks this is Frank's best guitar solo and it's clearly very significant to him and very emotional for him to play it.
That loud whistle at 2:32 is me.
Ben Haldenby you clearly don't know what you are talking about. Your dad is the biggest Zappa freak? Ha! You don't know me. I am an even bigger Zappa freak than your father could be. Even if it is not true, I am sure I am in good company.
Yep. I got to sit in on a guitar workshop with Dweezil with my son and about 18 other fans. We got to ask questions, and I asked what was his favorite song from his father and Dweezil replied, "Watermelon in Easter Hay".
he was in tears,cut him up bad...lot of family memories
Hmm, Frank's best? I don't know that's too hard to decide... for example it has to compete with the Inca Roads solo that became the title track to Shut Up 'n Play Yer guitar, but this one may very well be the most emotional. Always makes me tear up...
Max Nadel ...and my license plate is RDNZL... still think you're the biggest Zappa freak? LOL
Pleasure to meet another Zappa freak
The beauty of this puts a stake through the heart of the Central Scrutinizer.
Dweezil has a supremely unique talent. He can channel his father. What a blessing for him, and what a treat for us!
I keep returning...what an intense and somatic way to recall a departed Father.. anyone can resonate with the loss tenderness and respect.
Thank you both Zappas.
Dweezil, You are your father's son! Beautiful...
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Warren cuccurullo did a better job I think
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If I were to meet my untimely demise, my parents are given a playlist for my “celebration of a life in mediocrity” party. This is the last song to be played. What a way to go out. Absolute emotion turned up to 11. RIP FZ. And thank you Dweez.
Not sure what your music taste is or lack off, maybe Ceremony by Joy division or if inna strick metal Diet, Anthrax - in the end; would suit. Stay safe kiddo ❤️
watermelon is easter hay has always made me tear up, I don't know why. No other song has ever made me cry, or come close to feeling sadness. There's just a certain beautiful melancholy it has.
Its 6 am where I live and its new years eve, and I am listening to this tribute for the 10th time in a row. I dont think I haver ever heard something so beautiful like this
It's said that Frank's request was to have this song playing as they lowered him into the ground at his funeral. So that's what the kids did. Knowing that makes sense why it's such a powerful and tearful masterpiece.
have you heard Robin Trower's "Long Misty Days"?
Not even in the same suburb, let alone ballpark. Jeez man.
The most beautiful song I've ever heard. It was my mother's favorite also. rip.
+David Stein Bless her, she had good taste ......, and so do you !
God bless her (no offence intended); it is a beautiful song.
+mr7wi
What could possibly be offensive about the words God bless her ?
Sheldon Cooper81 in case someone is an aetheist, like Frank!!!
David Stein I
Dweezil is on of my favorite guitarists full stop. Hearing him play this and seeing him fight the tears is amazing. Love and miss you Frank. But Dweezil is doing it for you. Much love
He definitely is fighting back those tears, I put Dweez in my top ten Guitarists!
Tyler Vanner I have a hard time fighting my own tears....this is the "penultimate" ZAPPA frank= tribute!
Gary Zajdel Oh! it was hard for me to hold back tears when I first heard Dweez play this song, in fact I didn't, I hard tears running down my cheeks. ;-)
Thanks for bumping this vid. I NEEDED to re watch it right about now, as I am trying to learn this song myself, but I need to learn it some more, so thanks again guys.
Tyler Vanner Frank's solo's are manic and sporadic , which I love, Dweezil is much smoother and clean, Frank can make the guitar cut right through me, especially when he plays an SG 1000... I love how Dweez has carried on Frank's music, I'm learning this song atm myself. Cheers.:-)
This is possibly my favourite Frank Zappa piece. Really hits me every time I here it. To see his son playing it with so much emotion is really beautiful.
I remember my parents dancing
to this song when I was young, I wish I could dance at my wedding one day with this song!
you can
That had to be the longest 10 minutes of Dweezil's life. If you are a Zappa fan and didn't tear up...well...you aren't really a Zappa fan. Have to admire Dweez for even playing it in public....took guts to stand there and pour out that emotion.
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I almost can't stand to watch it, I get torn up every time.
@Olivier Batteris That's right. I cry most times I hear it. I met Dweezil in Philly early on during his ZPZ tours. When asked if he would play WIEH he said, not now, not yet. It's so close to all of our hearts. And yes, Frank's most beautiful piece, most poignant, full of pathos and serenity. I've played this song for total Zappa strangers in France who tell me they float away and feel in the clouds and drift away to a heavenly state.
Still in 2019 he wipes a tear or two away every time he plays it. I know it took him a few years to take the most beautiful FZ song on. Good for him, good for all of us lifelong FZ fans.
Geez, I couldnt even see the entire video, crying myself out
The pain of losing Frank is so powerfully muted by his greatest EVER musical creation = Dweezil. Son, your Father is watching you with his pride in who you are. You’re incredible mate! 🦋🫶🏽🪺🌧️✨❤️🎋👚✨❤️
I saw Dweezil do this in '17, had an out of body experience....was almost in tears with how beautiful it was. My favourite FZ song ever.
This is what music is all about, IMO. The tender, simple notes of this theme speak more to me than all the shredded notes I’ve ever heard put together. Magical.
I use to dance with my daughter as a baby to put her to sleep to this song.Absolutely beautiful rendition.
me too with my kids. i called it the zappa lullaby. then they called it the 'watermelon song'.
I am so happy today i got my emotions back...
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Your emotions were glad to see you again too I bet!
Ohhh, that’s so sweet!!!
Just how did they react to the central scrutinizer?
I first heard this song when my mom played the vinyl LP on her old turntable and Klipsch speaker system. I've heard this song a hundred times since then. It still tears me up. Dweezil played it beautifully. His dad would be proud of him.
Literally crying as you play a song written by your late father. Incredible..ALL the feels.
The best imaginary guitar solo! Thanks Dweezil.
Just blown away, Dweezil, just love you doing this, in the Covid world of madness this is so comforting, a place where we can escape "music is the best"
This is, and always will be my favourite piece of music until the day i pass. This is the first time I've seen Dweezil cover this and if the original moved me then this has taken it to another level. The father son connotations hold a lot of meaning for me. Without trying to be morose, this WILL be played at my funeral. Absolutely brilliant.
It makes me cry and feel sad when I hear this song !
What a powerful performance!
:,( Man, you can really see how emotional it is for him to play this one, and he is really good about keeping that from getting to him usually. From what ive heard this song is very important to him.
This was always one of my favorites as well, probably my favorite solo piece of Franks.
Its funny because i see a few comments here saying they want this played at their funeral.
I have felt the same way for years
Also, i know people are cheering when Dweez obviously chokes up a bit. I feel that they are just letting him know that they understand why and feel the same way. That they have his back. We all miss Frank. But hopefully Dweezil can see how many people still love and care about this music and that gives him some comfort.
Damn fine reply.......x
The people cheering and whistling were encouraging him.
Greetings from Palm Desert, CA. We love Watermelon and Easter Hay here. We have always been content with the U-Tube, picture video. This is the first we have seen it Live. Thanks Brother. ❤
Several years back I saw Dweezil, and Zappa Plays Zappa, at a concert in New Hampshire. After the show he sat on the stage, gave autographs and chatted with fans. I asked when he would put this in the show. He said "not for many years yet". There was a look on his face you can see in this video. We lost Frank Zappa, a great musician. Dweezil lost that, and his Dad.
Dweezil always has to choke back the tears when he plays this. It is such a lush and beautiful, and now that Frank is gone, a solemn tune. I can absolutely understand the emotion for Dweez. RIP, Uncle Frank. Thank you for the time you were with us.
In retrospect, it's almost Frank writing and playing his own musical eulogy 12-13 years early.
I was so thrilled when he graciously signed my Strat...
I so appreciate all the comments of those who remember loved ones lost. This song is a perfect anthem for memory and introspection.
My wife and I danced to this song at our wedding. It also is a song of love and triumph. It makes me want to conquer the world.
I miss you Frank.
I love the 9/4 time sig of this piece,gives it more power than standard 4/4.
Frank was a genius like that.
For my son who passed away 5 months ago.....dad loves you Xavier. Thank you Frank fir this moving piece.....your son is doing great things.
Peace be with you my friend.
@@jfo3000And with you. Thank you.
Moving Comment. Xavier was definitely proud of his daddy. May he rest in peace
@@saminkalhor4281I appreciate that.
That has to be one of the most emotional live performances I've ever seen. Made me cry.
never saw Frank. But my friend a big Zappa fan took me to see Dweezil in 2017 & 2018 in culture room in ft Lauderdale. And this piece literally brought me to tears❤. My friend had brought Dweezil's first album to get autographed which he did do graciously.
25 years after his dad did this same song, even a tear in his eye while playing, and he does a FINE JOB, daddy would be proud!!
Dweezil does justice to one of Frank’s most beautiful songs.
This is an amazing and touching performance of a great composition, and a fitting tribute to a father Dweezil lost far too soon. The connection between him and Frank is manifest, even palpable. He's done Frank proud.
I have all of Frank’s recorded music. Watermelon in Easter Hay will forever be my most loved. Thank you Dweezil for an awesome rendition.♥️
Thank you Dweezil for performing music that is as emotional to you as it is to me.
God bless you Dweezil for carrying tbe torch of Frank's legacy. All Zappa fans in the world are desperately in need of your father's music,wich is also yours.You are making an amazing job.Thanks a lot
His dad was with him on this night - He was so emotional playing this thinking of his dad. He nailed it but heartbreaking to watch
Simply beautiful. His dad would be so proud.
Beautiful, I'm in tears, son plays one of his dad's most beautiful songs and thinks of his dad departed. It brings an extra layer of emotion. Your dad will be so proud man, bless you...
Yes that was a beautiful rendition of this song... It can be played at my funeral, but I know my wife won't allow it 😂
Life doesn't get much better than this. Utterly stunning.
I am crying....Dweezil misses Dad...hauntingly beautiful .
Up there with Eddie Hazel's Maggot Brain. Not only did Dweezil cry, so did his guitar. I, Frank, would be so proud!
I also see this in the same vein as Maggot Brain. Transcendant guitar music. Guts laid bare.
@@jimventry5509 Nice, thanks.
If interested, Buckethead and John Fruciante did the same tribute.
Aunt Suzie by Buckethead and
Respectfully,
Johns before the beginning.
I would link but YT hates me and deletes my links. Thanks love!
It certainly is. Far beyond melancholy.
@jfo3000
Oh my goodness, I forgot I posted this!
Two years!
Thanks for replying, I almost forgot how Dweezil played his heart out!
Stay safe Sir,
Has to be the most beautiful piece ever, always brings tears of sadness and joy, it like takes you to heaven to see the light and brings you back home to where you belong. 😢😂❤
I've heard this song at least 1,000 times and still... all I can say is WOW!
I’ve seen dweezel twice in concert. Every time, he tears up while playing. It is my favorite FZ song and causes me to shed some tears as well. I want this to be shared with family and friends at my celebration of life party
I've listened to this piece so many times, whether it's FZ or Dweezil, and it never fails to bring me to tears. That moment at 3:08 onwards, where Dweezil switches gears on his guitar and kicks those feelings of regret into subtle overdrive, just overwhelms me with deep sadness and reflection... while at the same time you're holding your breath for him... and when Dweezil finishes it with that somber coda, you're already with him, but with the hairs standing on end. And with a feeling of "yes, you've made it!"
Something about music that answers all questions...
To me, this piece is not just sad but also calm and positive. I never thought of it as sad. The music is emotional but contains all sorts of feelings. I think that everything Frank wrote had some positive feeling to it.
Dweezil did an awesome job playing it and also a great job recreating the tone of the guitar. The version in Joe's Garage has the best clean and dirty guitar tones I ever heard.
Music is the best.
Haha it really is!
Me too agree
going to fire up my mellotron /synth and use this track to trigger them
How great is that........to witness a son loving his dad? Oh my......: )
Dweezil is just fantastic, plays Frank's music so well.
Been so lucky to speak with him twice after concerts in Norway,
He shows his feelings about how much he miss Frank, some tears came from me too.
i love that photo of dweezil in the kitchen sink getting a bath. i can picture him easter morning in a basket... this music, thinking about being a kid... THANKS !!!! bob
Played with such deep feeling and humility. A timeless gift, from father and from son.
What an extraordinary composition, whatta family of geniuses!!
Sublime...just utterly sublime. Such delicate beauty. It's beyond just being a song..
Dweezil is just a beautiful soul..... Not afraid to share his emotions on stage..... Missing his Pop with every note..... ❤️🤜🤛👌
Hard to believe that this beautiful insturmental first appeared on the same album that gave us the song, Why does it Hurt When I Pee? This is lovely, and I give tons of credit to Dweezil and the band for staying true to the mood and not being tempted by the presence of the live audience to try to overdo it and show off.
Great job by DZ..when i hear this song..sad but it brings me to how great frank was!!! thanks all for keeping this music alive
Man.
Goosebumps every time i watch this!
I saw Dweezil live in concert in Oklahoma City, at the Tower Theatre on my birthday a year ago...after listening to Frank Zappas music for my whole life, it was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
Utterly sublime emotion through a guitar, one of the greatest guitar instrumentals ever......Always so loved Franks version but Dweezil does it so beautifully and heartfelt in his Dad's memory... This piece is one I'd have played at my funeral and long may it play forever.
Dweezil..... I have watched you play this song many times ( I am a guitarist myself) I don't give a fuck what anyone say's! man I can hear your ol' mans influence.... sometimes when I kick back listening to you.... I can hear Frank! I love ya man!
The Zappa legend and legacy will never die. Thanks Dweezil.
Your father would be proud! A shame he didn't he didn't get an award for this great song but every Easter I listen to it.
My first impression is that, this piece is, reverential. Thoughtful, measured, and respectful. It is an unpretentious compliment to a great work.
It is possible to follow in the footsteps of a maverick, but impossible to recreate his flair.
This is as yet, the benchmark, and closest to equal, Frank's original work on Joe's Garage [even when Frank interpreted it in myriad ways in live performances] which will forever be, sublime.
And quite Frankly, there is no better complement, than seeing a son follow in his father's footsteps.
Outstanding piece by Dweezil.
I'm crying right now....
Always and forever. Music is the best!
I was at that gig, and what an emotional moment it was. Tears were flowing down my cheeks. Well done Dweezil!
If I had the pleasure of watchin' Dweezil play this song live I would have had had tears runnin' down my cheeks too! I close my eyes and swear I can hear Frank!
All you beautiful humans, that know tragedy & loss, that find catharsis & comfort here, may your hearts know eternal joy in the gifts that those lost to you gave to you. I have missed my friend Martin for 25 years now, we were all just 22 years old when we lost him at age 22. Our days, nights, sunsets & sunrises, that were accompanied by this truly epic track, are treasured memories that nobody, no thing can take away. I'm so grateful for every single one of those moments. Until we meet again friend, I love you & miss you - but you know that already...
Absolutely beautiful and touching as Dweezil is clearly emotional.
Hey Dweezil, much respect to You, ❤️ very touching, beautiful way to honor your Dad !!! You did a great job I think he would be very proud of you !! I know I am !! ❤️❤️❤️🎸🎶🎸🎶 You are a good man, it had to be hard to keep it together,,❤️🎸🎶🎸🎶Thank You !!
Frank Zappa poured his heart and soul into this composition and Dweezil played it to perfection.
The only song that makes me cry everytime i listen to it. Frank, i still miss you so badly
possiably one of the most gorgeous guitar solo ever written....who else ? FRANK
You nailed it Dweez NICE !
An absolute gem of a piece of music…. Zappa is missed.
His son paying tribute, nicely done sir, dad would approve
Can't believe this is so many years ago. I was there. And I'm still here. I love the way he interprets his father's music so beautifully.
I discovered my appreciation of Frank's music through watching a video of the original Zappa plays Zappa concert. Dweezil's playing absolutely blew me away. Particularly his solo on Inca Roads and the incredible melody of Son of Orange County , which became lodged in head for about a year! This video was an incredible performance , I'll be be back here to watch it many times.
Dweezil, you nailed it and some. What a tune. Frank would be so proud that you can hold the audience just as he did.❤❤❤❤❤ P.S well done to sound and lightning, great job.
Feeling. Every. Note. is Dweez. That's what great music does.
painfully beautiful. soaked in tears. thank you Robert Tiernan for turning me on to FZ. Crescent City Crooner and Prodigy. Hop outta that icy water !
They were in the lobby after the show signing autographs and taking photos. Devoid of pride or arrogance despite having just razed the venue. They were all so sweet, patient, kind, and genuine. Inspirational.
The sky cries,the music cries, frank and dweezil make us vibrate with our hearts. Thank you. Peace and love😘😘😘😘😎😎😎😎😎😎
I was there. What a band.. what a heart warming moment
O.M.G!!! THE GUITAR SOUND SO PURE ( TONE) !!! ALMOST GAVE ME GOOSE BUMP'S. IT TOUCHED MY HEART & SOUL!!! I NEVER HEARD QUITE LIKE THIS!!! I SWEAR. I JUST DISCOVERED THIS TRACK FEW DAYS BACK!!! UNBELIEVABLE.🤘🤘👍🤗😊 THANK'S FRANK ZAPPA FOR GIVING US THIS TUNE!!!👍😊😊
That was an amazing performance by Dweezil. He played his heart out whilst respecting the original song composed by his father. Great playing!
God bless Dweezil Zappa - he & his band are nurturing & caring for this magnificent music - may their efforts prevail & thrive.