@@sirako A perhaps politically incorrect ethnic reference. What is now the Czech Republic was originally called Bohemia, and the Czechs were called Bohemians. But now, tired of the persecution they endured under that name, they prefer to be known as Czechs. Much as the Gypsies now prefer to be known as Roma. However, among English speakers, "Bohemian", like "Gypsy", has now acquired its own (more positive) connotations apart from its original designation. My intent was to recognise the Czechs as the origininal Bohemians, and to extend the sentiment to modern "Bohemians" everywhere. History plants amazing seeds, but it also leaves some deep wounds. To any who might find my use of "Bohemian" insensitive, I apologise.
@@christopherstoney4154 thanks for the answer, is it still used currently? or is it more like you really find no other word that describes that particular set of things?
@sirako A more modern meaning is Bohemia: Someone who lives an unconventional lifestyle such because an artist may or may not do. It comes from the 19th century when many artists and writers lived an lived a nonconformist approach to life and art. It was often used in a derogatory way by those who didn't care for nonconformists. Phooey on them, I say. Live and let live.
Classical music was his first love. He wrote like a classical composer. All on paper first, then hand it out to his band, then they played it. He self taught guitar because he said that’s what made money. The guy was a genius!
I can remember when I I seen Frank zapp and St Bernard Louisiana with came out and it and I knew when I seen Napoleon Murphy Brock and Anderson and test it test the Thompson and and moves Underwood and and the other Underwood on base and they put on a show that was just from salt to Phoenix State date is starting they didn't they didn't stop until they finished and a new from the way they changed up their their dad was more jazz and and and instrumentals and and more like a play and it was very very interesting and at the end of the concert people would just sitting there and it and the music stopped and he says well you can clap now if you want to and everybody went nuts it was one of the best concerts from this listening to his albums you know in the the directions that everybody had to take and that in the in the redirection of the music you know it was like no other and I'm proud of it you know what he did there and that's the last time I got to say about him you know God you know rest in peace yeah cuz you you surely are missed Gary bye
In a perfect world this version would be the National Anthem-25 years later I can't believe how much I still miss him--- have to go, something in my eyes..........
How can anyone not love this. Using a full orchestra and not losing any of the energy original character. Thanks for uploading. This is one of my mother's favorite tunes.
Great arrangement of an original masterpiece by Maestro Zappa. Many thanks to the orchestra for helping to keep his music alive. You know music is good when people are still playing it live when it was composed over 50 years ago and then given an orchestral arrangement, and well after the Maestro passed on to Music Heaven. His compositions have even been played by school bands and orchestras. It will live on. I miss Frank. His music, talent, wit and social commentary... and of course his humor. This brought me to tears. I hope he knows how much we love him, miss him and that his music is still played and revered by all who like good music, and that new generations are being introduced to his wonderful music.
Oh man, I love the melody that starts at 0:51 It is so beautiful it could form the centrepiece of a huge orchestral piece and yet FZ drops it and moves on like nothing happened. He is so missed.
Oh god the goosebumps starting at 1:55. This is a masterful rendition of Franks work and no wonder it was played by the people of Praque! Thank you and a deep bow.
Lovely. That orchestra sounds like it really likes the piece and, even better, is enjoying playing it. Camera work & editing are nice too. Thanks for posting!
It's so awful that too many will remember FZ for stuff like "Yellow Snow" and "Montana" (good stuff for us Z-heads) but we knew all along he was also a magnificent composer of music. Who's cutting onions again, dammit?!
@Fred Zepplin IF You dig deeper and MOST PEOPLE do get over 25 Zappa CD s and they will learn soon enough he composed more complex stuff then Yellow Snow and Montana. As great as this version here is i prefer the Original version and the Cover that Dweezil Zappa did on his CD Go with what You know.
@@jimdougherty1868 Po Jama people is actually Frank being pissed off that the other band Members of the 1975 Band always went to Bed at 8 o clock and he wanted to enjoy the Nightlife with them.
When i first heard this i fell in love with its crazy instrumental, thinking i have heard this before knowingly i had not but it so wonderful and complete.Only Frank Zappa could come up with the most manical and beautiful music such as this little ditty.Love hearing it in this orchestral version.Thank you for posting this , truly a treasure.
I remember long long ago the album Hot Rats got a rave review in one of the British music weekly papers (can't remember which one now), and I got the album. Loved this track and much more on the album.
This is one of those albums I never thought I could listen again, I was 16 and we played, and it was played, everywhere. I "discovered" it again a couple years ago...yes he really was a genius and one of a kind.
How ironic to find this today, Frank's birthday 2023, when the city of Prague suffered a mass shooting. Love to the good people of Prague, who consider Frank a saint of freedom.
'Peaches en Regalia' presented in Prague with perfect pedal-depressed panchromatic resonance. More seriously however this is an example of the form of musical arraignment and composition that will ultimately define the art of 20th century
Agree, and the reason in part is that Frank brought real rock drumming (which itself is African-inspired) into classical musical. That's the only thing missing in most classical music IMHO.
This is a great composition, one of Zappa's best. I think Frank would've been proud to hear this arrangement of his music. It manages to sound as if it had been originally composed for a philharmonic orchestra, while also staying true to the spirit of Zappa's music.
That was so friggin amazing. I tried to find the Saturday Night Live performance of Frank Zappa, doing Peaches En Regalia, but it is no longer available. This, makes for a nice alternative.
This is a STUNNING performance! I have been listening to this song since its introduction on Hot Rats and have never heard an orchestral version. BRAVO!!
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They hold Frank in high regard in the Czech Republic
As well as by Bohemians of any description.
@@christopherstoney4154 what is that?
@@sirako A perhaps politically incorrect ethnic reference. What is now the Czech Republic was originally called Bohemia, and the Czechs were called Bohemians. But now, tired of the persecution they endured under that name, they prefer to be known as Czechs. Much as the Gypsies now prefer to be known as Roma. However, among English speakers, "Bohemian", like "Gypsy", has now acquired its own (more positive) connotations apart from its original designation. My intent was to recognise the Czechs as the origininal Bohemians, and to extend the sentiment to modern "Bohemians" everywhere. History plants amazing seeds, but it also leaves some deep wounds. To any who might find my use of "Bohemian" insensitive, I apologise.
@@christopherstoney4154 thanks for the answer, is it still used currently? or is it more like you really find no other word that describes that particular set of things?
@sirako A more modern meaning is Bohemia: Someone who lives an unconventional lifestyle such because an artist may or may not do. It comes from the 19th century when many artists and writers lived an lived a nonconformist approach to life and art. It was often used in a derogatory way by those who didn't care for nonconformists. Phooey on them, I say. Live and let live.
You truly realize what an amazing composer Frank was when you hear his music played by a full orchestra.
Classical music was his first love. He wrote like a classical composer. All on paper first, then hand it out to his band, then they played it. He self taught guitar because he said that’s what made money. The guy was a genius!
From a 50 year plus fan of Frank Zappa ... I say WELL DONE MAESTRO! As Gail Zappa said ... Once you are a Zappa fan you're in it for life ...
Brings tears to my eyes….a fitting tribute to the master.
This must be the best instrumental of all time! Rest in peace Frank, the world loves you,
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me too,
certainly one of them
Tear to me eye
I can remember when I I seen Frank zapp and St Bernard Louisiana with came out and it and I knew when I seen Napoleon Murphy Brock and Anderson and test it test the Thompson and and moves Underwood and and the other Underwood on base and they put on a show that was just from salt to Phoenix State date is starting they didn't they didn't stop until they finished and a new from the way they changed up their their dad was more jazz and and and instrumentals and and more like a play and it was very very interesting and at the end of the concert people would just sitting there and it and the music stopped and he says well you can clap now if you want to and everybody went nuts it was one of the best concerts from this listening to his albums you know in the the directions that everybody had to take and that in the in the redirection of the music you know it was like no other and I'm proud of it you know what he did there and that's the last time I got to say about him you know God you know rest in peace yeah cuz you you surely are missed Gary bye
I love hearing Zappa's music get this treatment. A tribute to the genius composer
I love how the members of the orchestra are so into it, nodding along and smiling
Wonderful
Smiling? Why?
Fist time you see an orchestra playing?
20 years after his death frank's music being played by a full piece orchestra. Beautiful. RIP
Its great to see and hear "orchestral players" understand groove and feel.
In a perfect world this song would have been a number one hit.
In a perfect world this version would be the National Anthem-25 years later I can't believe how much I still miss him--- have to go, something in my eyes..........
In this world, the song is a classic one.
Berliner Stadtschloss Just pop music? Where you been livin - Reseda?
Berliner Stadtschloss STUPID COMMENT ALERT 🚨
@@samandor1 not even in Reseda.
How can anyone not love this. Using a full orchestra and not losing any of the energy original character. Thanks for uploading. This is one of my mother's favorite tunes.
True. And to top it off - some polite golf clapping at the end.
It's too slow.
I love the song but didn't like this particular orchestration. It was a good effort and keeps FZ's music alive.
The drums were to loud.
Yes the mix was awefull and Hannibal would certenly eat some of the musicians.
Sounded like they didn´t have enough time to practice.
Frank Zappa was such an influence in my life. Always had a fun spin on our lives. I really do miss Frank.
The drums being so prominent is what makes me love this so much!
Absolutely incredible!
Great arrangement of an original masterpiece by Maestro Zappa. Many thanks to the orchestra for helping to keep his music alive. You know music is good when people are still playing it live when it was composed over 50 years ago and then given an orchestral arrangement, and well after the Maestro passed on to Music Heaven. His compositions have even been played by school bands and orchestras. It will live on. I miss Frank. His music, talent, wit and social commentary... and of course his humor. This brought me to tears. I hope he knows how much we love him, miss him and that his music is still played and revered by all who like good music, and that new generations are being introduced to his wonderful music.
I'm quite sure that this is what Frank had in mind when he wrote this masterpiece. Thanks for keeping so true to the original.
Always amazing to hear Frank's music played by a talented orchestra up to the task - we miss you Mr Zappa.
The flutes break at 50 seconds are just so beautiful they give me the shivers.
Magnifique merci Frank Zappa!
How often do we get to see an orchestra having such a good time, just look at their faces.
As often as they play nice music and not boring shit.
Pretty much all the time m8
Fun and challenging to play is a perfect combo if you want to get the best out of them.
Loved this as a kid in the late 60's and loving it now in my 70's!
Oh man, I love the melody that starts at 0:51
It is so beautiful it could form the centrepiece of a huge orchestral piece and yet FZ drops it and moves on like nothing happened.
He is so missed.
60s
If even his heart would have been so wide to human people's as his genius to notes
Oh god the goosebumps starting at 1:55. This is a masterful rendition of Franks work and no wonder it was played by the people of Praque! Thank you and a deep bow.
Lovely. That orchestra sounds like it really likes the piece and, even better, is enjoying playing it. Camera work & editing are nice too. Thanks for posting!
They understand that they are playing an important piece. It's truly beautiful
FRANK ZAPPA TRULY SHOWED THE WORLD HOW CREATIVE HUMAN BEINGS CAN AND SHOULD BE - RIP - FRANK ZAPPA AND THANK-YOU FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE WORLD.
A true masterpiece. Thank you mr Zappa ❤️❤️
A magnificent performance of a song that always brings tears to my eyes, even after thousands times listening it for 40 years
Watermelon in Easter Hay is a wonderful composition featuring a pretty good Guitar Player.
It's so awful that too many will remember FZ for stuff like "Yellow Snow" and "Montana" (good stuff for us Z-heads) but we knew all along he was also a magnificent composer of music. Who's cutting onions again, dammit?!
I personally enjoy the comedy jazz rock side of Zappa and the grand big band compositions. I see where you're coming from though.
Don't forget Po Jama People
But Montana really is another masterpiece! A mini-opera, if you will, and a fantastic one! I sing some of it every night when I brush my teeth!
@Fred Zepplin
IF You dig deeper and MOST PEOPLE do get over 25 Zappa CD s and they will learn soon enough he composed more complex stuff then Yellow Snow and Montana.
As great as this version here is i prefer the Original version and the Cover that Dweezil Zappa did on his CD Go with what You know.
@@jimdougherty1868
Po Jama people is actually Frank being pissed off that the other band Members of the 1975 Band always went to Bed at 8 o clock and he wanted to enjoy the Nightlife with them.
Such a nice melody after all those years and in several versions.
When i first heard this i fell in love with its crazy instrumental, thinking i have heard this before knowingly i had not but it so wonderful and complete.Only Frank Zappa could come up with the most manical and beautiful music such as this little ditty.Love hearing it in this orchestral version.Thank you for posting this , truly a treasure.
Great faithful adaptation. Love it when they actually get all the notes even in the non-idiomatic spots.
Thank you Frank……..
I remember long long ago the album Hot Rats got a rave review in one of the British music weekly papers (can't remember which one now), and I got the album. Loved this track and much more on the album.
Indeed, "The modern day composer refuses to die"- Edgar Varese...Frank's favorite quote that befits him!
Wow! VERY nice rendering. I love the textures the various instruments add to the song, at times having almost a Latin or Spanish feel. Marvelous.
Loved it!
ONE of my favorite Zappa instrumentals. Maybe my favorite. Beautiful arrangement! Love when orchestras play non- classical music!
cried a bit when i heard this, Frank you were so ahead of your time, what a genius
Wow , gives me goosebumps and a tear to my eye Every-time I hear it , just perfect in every way
This is one of those albums I never thought I could listen again, I was 16 and we played, and it was played, everywhere. I "discovered" it again a couple years ago...yes he really was a genius and one of a kind.
They nailed that, didn't they?
גדוללל!!!
Excellent cover. Have heard many versions by other bands, orchestras etc. But none like this. 👍🏻
How ironic to find this today, Frank's birthday 2023, when the city of Prague suffered a mass shooting. Love to the good people of Prague, who consider Frank a saint of freedom.
Another magnum opus by Frank Zappa. What an elegant piece of work.
Simply marvelous...
So coooool, well done guys, one of my favorite Zappa songs, even my wife loves it !!!, Clyde hippie from the seventies
I love Frank Zappa's music and it is immortal
Just wonderful, I can't say anything more...
This is yet more proof Frank Zappa was a genius.
'Peaches en Regalia' presented in Prague with perfect pedal-depressed panchromatic resonance.
More seriously however this is an example of the form of musical arraignment and composition that will ultimately define the art of 20th century
Arf !
Explain yourself. You like? You don't like? Why? Why not?
Agree, and the reason in part is that Frank brought real rock drumming (which itself is African-inspired) into classical musical. That's the only thing missing in most classical music IMHO.
And other highly ambient domain.
Perfect Harmony and instrumental. This Song of Frank Zappa is Beatiful !!! I Love very much.. Congrats all Musicians this Beatiful Group Orquestral.
This is a great composition, one of Zappa's best. I think Frank would've been proud to hear this arrangement of his music. It manages to sound as if it had been originally composed for a philharmonic orchestra, while also staying true to the spirit of Zappa's music.
I hadn't heard this piece in years, came upon this rendition and was reduced to tears. I miss him.
That was so friggin amazing. I tried to find the Saturday Night Live performance of Frank Zappa, doing Peaches En Regalia, but it is no longer available. This, makes for a nice alternative.
Nicely arranged too. Applause was so polite.
Bravo, very fine performance ladies and gentlemen of the Talichova Komorni Filharmonie
damn....my funeral song done so well by an orchestra...thank you! Miss you, Frank.
Fantastic that Zappa's music continues to be played, interpreted and reinterpreted. Ad augusta per angusta!
Zappa is remarkable-pop “classical” and humour- an absolute pleasure to listen to.
I cry every time I hear this one. Love it.
Sounds Amazing. Loved the drums in this these orchestra guys dont get to play like this often they done a great job.
Fantastic job.Miss Frank and the likes in bunches.
I love this as the true beauty of a lot of his music was made for orchestrations 😎🙏🥰👍
on my 4th or 5th listen of this right now. thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you. beautiful.
loved this since i was 13......great to see it done justice...
Excellent!! Frank would be proud!!
WOW! Most Excellent! Thank You!!!
Good to see franks music living on.❤️🎹🎸
This is a STUNNING performance! I have been listening to this song since its introduction on Hot Rats and have never heard an orchestral version. BRAVO!!
The 2nd full piece of FZ I’ve ever heard. Awesome!!!!
très bon merci ,quel grand artiste! jf Gleyze
I love the Tune. I really appreciate this orchestral version. Thanks for the upload!
God, I loved Zappa!!!!!
bigswifty500 why else would Frank have been here ?
bigswifty500 Still do!
This recording contains an immeasurable amount of radical
one of the best pieces of art ever
one can never be a prophet in their own home town ...beautiful song ..enjoyed this rendition
What a beautiful interpretation, absolutely loved it
masterfully played with a wonderful arrangement....bravo..!
This brings a tear to my eyes.
This is on par with the original... I wish there was an HD recording available.
The orchestra did a fantastic job. This is a hard work to perform well.
We have come a long, long way. R.I.P, maestro.
I absolutely love the energy of this performance!
Amazing song, but the original Zappa-version is just the right one...!
I really do appreciate that Frank's music isn't very well known outside of certain circles, it stays an exclusive experience that way.
Cool!
Still.. percussion.. xylophone, for example. Frank loved these instruments so much!)
Beautiful, thank you.
Just shows how brilliant this music is!
Easily one of the greatest songs ever written
Another reason to visit Prague !
Caramba! Qué conmovedora versión!
This sounds so glorious... a very nice orchestral rendition. P.S. That female oboist is soooo lovely...
That was a bucket of pure win!!!!
Truly magical sounds. Zappa was way ahead of his time
Honor to Zappa .- great remembers my school 1971
This is a good thing. At least a major orchestra is paying homage to Frank's talents as a composer & musical genius by playing one of his works.
Thank you for uploading! It's great!!!
Simply marvelous. The best national anthem if there ever was one...if it isn't, it ought to be.
Nice! That piece by Zappa is 100 percent Americana.
Espetacular!!! Grande Zappa!!!
👏✌🌱
This is so unbelievably amazing.....