A true master of composition, orchestration, guitar wizardry and some of the most amazing lyrics ever know to mankind. Frank Zappa is, and will remain, a musical legend.
Frank was brilliant on and off the stage. You either love him or hate him and I love him. Want a treat? Watch him on a talk show from back in the day. He smashes the talking heads on the shows with him. He was a very intelligent man.
The "lobster song" this reminded you of is "Rock Lobster" by the B52s and yes, the connection is a strong one! Same zany-scary-creepy vibe, same weird creatures and same mad pounding rhythms.
Severely under-rated writer, composer and Guitarist. I saw Frank 3 times in concert. No big lightshow just the band playing and that is what Frank was all about.
"The Roxy Movie" - It's the Holy Grail of Zappa live performances. The audio is fantastic and so is the footage. There's also "The Roxy performances", a 7 CD package with audio performances from those shows.
The entirety of this album Roxy and Elsewhere is as quirky and delightful as Cheepnis. I first bought it on 8-Track tape for my car then an album which I have to this day.
Saw Frank and the Mothers. Met Frank. Conversed with him, but never jammed with him. Total genius, which is in every corner of this brilliant work. Long live his memory and music. Thanks for helping.
You see two of the Ikettes in this video, Debbie and Lynn, having a blast singing this delightfully wacky Zappa music. This was done after the sessions that produced the two previous albums; Over-Nite Sensation and Apostrophe('). Those albums were recorded in Ike Turner's Bolic Sound studio and Tina Turner, along with the Ikettes, were available for Frank to use. They sang background vocals on a number of songs. Tina was particularly happy with what they were doing with Frank, as the music was challenging, and they were doing something really interesting. Tina invited Ike into the studio to listen to some of the music and he said, "What is this shit?!" and demanded that they NOT be credited on the albums. Ike also told Frank to pay them each $25 per song, nothing more. Frank felt they deserved more than that because his music is more difficult than the average and they needed more rehearsal and dedication to sing it right. In the end, he paid them $25 per hour each and, although he didn't credit them on Over-Nite Sensation, he did give them first name credit on Apostrophe('). On the album that this song appears, ROXY & Elsewhere, Debbi and Lynn are again credited by first name only. Ike Turner was such a dick. Tina did well to dump his ass and become a superstar without him.
I love this album! First time I heard this was 1997 and I was blown away. Listening from start to finish is an experience. I think my favorite track is Pygmy Twylyte. But there are a bunch of great tracks. Thanks for this one!
First time I heard Zappa was listening to the full LP for Billy the Mountain (while high) a tale of Billy the Mountain and Ethel the tree growing off of his shoulder. An epic tale with a road trip involved
Such intricate music, such crazy licks, such silliness, and all the while enjoying the heck about what they are doing. Farce. A total farce. (he did write some 'classical' music) ROCK LOBSTER (by B-52s)! is the lobster song you are searching for......another punk farce, but dance-able one. LOL Chester Thompson (drummer on Inca Roads) said the rehearsals were insane. Zappa was a taskmaster. Chester said the only band to come close was Genesis!
I have this album on vinyl. Some great tracks, live. The tune I would love you to react to is "Slime" to quote "I am the slime from your video, oozing along on your living room floor" a great track with a great message.
Goin' deep there, Salvo! Thanks for checking this one out. We have Ikettes Debbie Wilson and Lynn Simms - no Tina Turner on this one, although she does show up on several Zappa songs: Dinah-Mo Hum, I am the Slime, Dirty Love, Montana, and Zombie Woof.
I was amazed back when I learned that Tina was on D-Mo ! One of my favorite songs to check for unsuspecting reactors. One teenage guy really freaked and kinda froze and turned white as he thought he was in trouble with YT I guess. Best reaction ever seen !
movies: 200 Motels & Baby Snakes. Broadway Musical: ...I can't remember the name but had something to do with a "Mammy Nun and a guy that looks like a potato. 😂
That in a nutshell is Frank Zappa, this song is him to a tee. lol Yes in fact Frank did write and direct a movie it was called 200 motels, here's the trailer th-cam.com/video/W7eUWh9sI7k/w-d-xo.html Frank is 100% a creative and musical genius, one of if not THE greatest composer of the 20th century (atleast). I hope you dive in further in search of more poodle references LOL. Here's a starter......Dirty Love th-cam.com/video/MjcXOR9UGaw/w-d-xo.html George Duke plays a mean synth riff, Tina Turner and the Ikettes sing backup, and the legendary poodle makes an appearance. ✌Peace✌
It's a humorous song, but there's nothing funny about the effort put into it to make it work. In this compilation video, you see clips of him in the studio recording the song. You should watch that video:" Cheapness recording session with the Ikettes." You'll see how complex and demanding the song is, all the retakes and intricate parts. Zappa is one of the greatest and most important of our modern composers.
200 Motels is a very odd movie like nothing else. First digital ever made I think. Symphony Orchestra, animations, Flo & Eddie from the Turtles, and Ringo Starr playing Frank Zappa! The music from the film was released on a double vinyl album. For nerds only! It takes many listen sessions to really like it (most people don't). There is a compilation video of the final song "Strictly genteel" try that!
Not the first digital movie. It was the first movie shot on videotape, which allowed for easy editing and special effects, then it was transferred to 35MM film. In 1971, that was a big deal.
It always disappointed *me* (and I'm fairly certain it bored Zappa to tears), but there were *countless* interviewers on t.v. and radio programs back in the day who were more interested in the names Zappa gave his children than they were interested in his body of music which attempted to educate and enlighten average citizens to watch out for fascism in American politics and "don't eat the yellow snow". :) Oh well, most "prophets" get no respect in their own nations anyway. >.
@JustMe-vk4fh - Frank would certainly reject your suggestion that he was a prophet. He most definitely was not a prophet. A composer with a sense of humor who had opinions, some good, some not so good is closer to the truth.
Hmmm... What's your take on George Carlin then? Just a comedian? :D That old saying about "prophets" not being respected in their own nations predates you and me and Zappa by a few thousand years. Zappa *was* exceptionally politically involved during his life and predicted the authoritarianism which is now so evident in politics not only here but around the world as well. @@Frunobulax74
@@JustMe-vk4fn - George was right on some things and wrong on a lot more. Frank admitted many times that he was wrong a lot but was willing to state his opinion on any given subject/question on any given day. He also would add "ask me again tomorrow or some other time and you might get a different answer." Frank didn't predict authoritarianism since it had been around his entire life in many countries. He did say America was moving towards a fascist theocracy. Neither one of these people were prophets. You obviously agree with them and admire their thoughts and insights. Don't make it more than it was when it was said. Many people have had the same thoughts and made the same or even better statements than both of them. Are we all prophets? Zappa wasn't "exceptionally politically involved." He generally hated politicians. He added "don't forget to register to vote" and did voter registration during the US portion of his 1988 tour. He also testified before congress against the PMRC attempted record rating and censorship because he didn't see anybody else doing it and he felt it was important. Frank stated many times he didn't want to have to do it but felt somebody in the music industry needed to speak out. Zappa stayed far away from politics most of his life. He just stated his opinions about it and many other things in his music and in interviews.
"He did say America was moving towards a fascist theocracy". Thank you very much for agreeing with me. :) Don't let *perfection* become the enemy of the Good. K?@@Frunobulax74
@@JustMe-vk4fn- Maybe you should read my respinse again. I didn't agree with you. Fascism, authoritarianism and fascist theocracy are all different things..
A true master of composition, orchestration, guitar wizardry and some of the most amazing lyrics ever know to mankind. Frank Zappa is, and will remain, a musical legend.
I first heard this 8 track tape in late 70s when I was 7,8,9 years old ! Yeah , I got to grow up listening to Zappa !
One of the best of their albums!
I love that you called this piece from 1974 “fresh”. You’re right. That’s because Zappa’s music is timeless.
Frank was brilliant on and off the stage. You either love him or hate him and I love him. Want a treat? Watch him on a talk show from back in the day. He smashes the talking heads on the shows with him. He was a very intelligent man.
Zappa could certainly zap! His testimony with Congress is pretty articulate and amazing. He would take no prisoners.
The "lobster song" this reminded you of is "Rock Lobster" by the B52s and yes, the connection is a strong one! Same zany-scary-creepy vibe, same weird creatures and same mad pounding rhythms.
Severely under-rated writer, composer and Guitarist. I saw Frank 3 times in concert. No big lightshow just the band playing and that is what Frank was all about.
Roxy and Elsewhere was one of a handful of albums that changed my life.
Frank made a movie in 1971 called 200 Motels.
"The Roxy Movie" - It's the Holy Grail of Zappa live performances. The audio is fantastic and so is the footage. There's also "The Roxy performances", a 7 CD package with audio performances from those shows.
I’ll never forget that I was in 11th grade when I saw Frank Zappa in concert
The entirety of this album Roxy and Elsewhere is as quirky and delightful as Cheepnis. I first bought it on 8-Track tape for my car then an album which I have to this day.
THE POWER PLANT!!
Frank Zappa was so far ahead of his time! Genius!
Genius of boring assholes 😂
The whole shit Zappa family, you can throw in the trash 🤣 🤣
@@Frunobulax74 "Contrary to general belief, an artist is never ahead of his time but most people are far behind theirs." - Edgard Varese
Saw Frank and the Mothers. Met Frank. Conversed with him, but never jammed with him. Total genius, which is in every corner of this brilliant work. Long live his memory and music. Thanks for helping.
"Here Fido...here Fido! "
You might try "Stinkffoot" or "Cosmik Debris"...
The Roxy Movie is what you'd be looking for.
Can you imagine how much fun it was to see this sort of nonsense unfold live? It was always like this, minus the overdubs.
You see two of the Ikettes in this video, Debbie and Lynn, having a blast singing this delightfully wacky Zappa music. This was done after the sessions that produced the two previous albums; Over-Nite Sensation and Apostrophe('). Those albums were recorded in Ike Turner's Bolic Sound studio and Tina Turner, along with the Ikettes, were available for Frank to use. They sang background vocals on a number of songs. Tina was particularly happy with what they were doing with Frank, as the music was challenging, and they were doing something really interesting. Tina invited Ike into the studio to listen to some of the music and he said, "What is this shit?!" and demanded that they NOT be credited on the albums.
Ike also told Frank to pay them each $25 per song, nothing more. Frank felt they deserved more than that because his music is more difficult than the average and they needed more rehearsal and dedication to sing it right. In the end, he paid them $25 per hour each and, although he didn't credit them on Over-Nite Sensation, he did give them first name credit on Apostrophe(').
On the album that this song appears, ROXY & Elsewhere, Debbi and Lynn are again credited by first name only. Ike Turner was such a dick. Tina did well to dump his ass and become a superstar without him.
@RoyalewithCheese-bn9cw - Bovine Burger - Ike was brutal. He was flying high all the time.
@@Royale_with_Cheeze - Hahaha. Frankie got the idea for his 'stache and imperial from Johnny Otis.
@@Royale_with_CheezeYes, I did. I said you should go to Brstol Stomp The Dovells from 8 yeas ago.
😜
@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425
Everybody in this (chat) room is wearing a uniform and don't kid yourself.
Some great tracks from this album are Son of Orange County (about Nixon) and More Trouble Everyday (about the Watts riots)
now, from the same album-Penguins In Bondage
By far, my favorite Zappa tune.
I love this album! First time I heard this was 1997 and I was blown away. Listening from start to finish is an experience. I think my favorite track is Pygmy Twylyte. But there are a bunch of great tracks. Thanks for this one!
Downer Midnight in the Pigmy Twylite !
Montana and Incan Roads are songs of this ilk. Peaches In Regalia is a classic instrumental work by Mr. Zappa.
Love Zappa.
Zappa is the best
They are fantastic❤❤❤😂😅😊
First time I heard Zappa was listening to the full LP for Billy the Mountain (while high) a tale of Billy the Mountain and Ethel the tree growing off of his shoulder. An epic tale with a road trip involved
My most loved piece of Frank Zappa is „Watermelon in Easterhay“ , you have to have a ear on it!
Humor belongs in music!
Great reaction to a great video and song!
G-spot Tornado. (don't worry, it's an instrumental)
I never heard this mix, it all makes more sense now. He did the movie 200 Motels
Lee Van Cleef and Peter Graves were both in that movie!!
I noticed that to, blew me away.😂
Whatever happened to Lee?
@kleddygee1896 - In what movie?
"Don't forget the toilet paper... you know we'll need it."
Go to the shelter!
Such intricate music, such crazy licks, such silliness, and all the while enjoying the heck about what they are doing. Farce. A total farce. (he did write some 'classical' music)
ROCK LOBSTER (by B-52s)! is the lobster song you are searching for......another punk farce, but dance-able one. LOL
Chester Thompson (drummer on Inca Roads) said the rehearsals were insane. Zappa was a taskmaster. Chester said the only band to come close was Genesis!
I have this album on vinyl. Some great tracks, live. The tune I would love you to react to is "Slime" to quote "I am the slime from your video, oozing along on your living room floor" a great track with a great message.
Goin' deep there, Salvo! Thanks for checking this one out.
We have Ikettes Debbie Wilson and Lynn Simms - no Tina Turner on this one, although she does show up on several Zappa songs: Dinah-Mo Hum, I am the Slime, Dirty Love, Montana, and Zombie Woof.
I was amazed back when I learned that Tina was on D-Mo ! One of my favorite songs to check for unsuspecting reactors. One teenage guy really freaked and kinda froze and turned white as he thought he was in trouble with YT I guess. Best reaction ever seen !
Zappas shit music without sense, is suitable for flushing the toilet 😂
movies: 200 Motels & Baby Snakes. Broadway Musical: ...I can't remember the name but had something to do with a "Mammy Nun and a guy that looks like a potato. 😂
@adamelliott18 - Thing-Fish was a triple LP box set for the proposed Broadway play that never happened.
I think you were looking for Rock Lobster by the B-52s.
I thought the same thing.
Same album… do the Village of the Sun / Echidna / Wash that thing sequence. Better than any drug for expanding the mind.
That in a nutshell is Frank Zappa, this song is him to a tee. lol Yes in fact Frank did write and direct a movie it was called 200 motels, here's the trailer th-cam.com/video/W7eUWh9sI7k/w-d-xo.html
Frank is 100% a creative and musical genius, one of if not THE greatest composer of the 20th century (atleast). I hope you dive in further in search of more poodle references LOL.
Here's a starter......Dirty Love th-cam.com/video/MjcXOR9UGaw/w-d-xo.html George Duke plays a mean synth riff, Tina Turner and the Ikettes sing backup, and the legendary poodle makes an appearance.
✌Peace✌
Are you thinking of Rock Lobster, by the B-52s?
It's a humorous song, but there's nothing funny about the effort put into it to make it work. In this compilation video, you see clips of him in the studio recording the song. You should watch that video:" Cheapness recording session with the Ikettes." You'll see how complex and demanding the song is, all the retakes and intricate parts. Zappa is one of the greatest and most important of our modern composers.
@Frankincensedjb123 - Actually, it is "Cheepnis recording session with the Ikettes."
200 Motels is a very odd movie like nothing else. First digital ever made I think. Symphony Orchestra, animations, Flo & Eddie from the Turtles, and Ringo Starr playing Frank Zappa! The music from the film was released on a double vinyl album. For nerds only! It takes many listen sessions to really like it (most people don't). There is a compilation video of the final song "Strictly genteel" try that!
Not the first digital movie. It was the first movie shot on videotape, which allowed for easy editing and special effects, then it was transferred to 35MM film.
In 1971, that was a big deal.
@@Royale_with_Cheeze - Frozen Beef Pie, You got to this one first...again.
@@Frunobulax74
Chicken, Beef or Turkey... Would you like a snack?
Go to the video that starts with
Installing a wine rack from kitezi
Lee Van Cleef!
It always disappointed *me* (and I'm fairly certain it bored Zappa to tears), but there were *countless* interviewers on t.v. and radio programs back in the day who were more interested in the names Zappa gave his children than they were interested in his body of music which attempted to educate and enlighten average citizens to watch out for fascism in American politics and "don't eat the yellow snow". :) Oh well, most "prophets" get no respect in their own nations anyway. >.
@JustMe-vk4fh - Frank would certainly reject your suggestion that he was a prophet. He most definitely was not a prophet. A composer with a sense of humor who had opinions, some good, some not so good is closer to the truth.
Hmmm... What's your take on George Carlin then? Just a comedian? :D That old saying about "prophets" not being respected in their own nations predates you and me and Zappa by a few thousand years. Zappa *was* exceptionally politically involved during his life and predicted the authoritarianism which is now so evident in politics not only here but around the world as well. @@Frunobulax74
@@JustMe-vk4fn - George was right on some things and wrong on a lot more. Frank admitted many times that he was wrong a lot but was willing to state his opinion on any given subject/question on any given day. He also would add "ask me again tomorrow or some other time and you might get a different answer." Frank didn't predict authoritarianism since it had been around his entire life in many countries. He did say America was moving towards a fascist theocracy. Neither one of these people were prophets. You obviously agree with them and admire their thoughts and insights. Don't make it more than it was when it was said. Many people have had the same thoughts and made the same or even better statements than both of them. Are we all prophets?
Zappa wasn't "exceptionally politically involved." He generally hated politicians. He added "don't forget to register to vote" and did voter registration during the US portion of his 1988 tour. He also testified before congress against the PMRC attempted record rating and censorship because he didn't see anybody else doing it and he felt it was important. Frank stated many times he didn't want to have to do it but felt somebody in the music industry needed to speak out. Zappa stayed far away from politics most of his life. He just stated his opinions about it and many other things in his music and in interviews.
"He did say America was moving towards a fascist theocracy". Thank you very much for agreeing with me. :) Don't let *perfection* become the enemy of the Good. K?@@Frunobulax74
@@JustMe-vk4fn- Maybe you should read my respinse again. I didn't agree with you. Fascism, authoritarianism and fascist theocracy are all different things..
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