The Black Page - Frank Zappa (arr. Jonathan Haas)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Performed on February 11, 2020 in Cohen Family Studio Theater at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Assisted by Evan Grover, Jude Hayden, Rob Howe, Kevin Von Kampen, Kyle A. Lamb, Ryan Thomas, and Rebecca Villarreal. Recorded by Bill Brandenburgh.
Music is the best. Frank Zappa.
first of all, let me just say, that i am on LSD right now, and i am simply. blown. away. in the year 2022, by the fact that, Steve Vai, wrote and transcribed this single-handedly out to Frank just by LISTENING TO THIS, in the mid 80's, and turned it into Frank to become his pupil and become the musician that he is today
Reminds me of sitting on Metra commuting and listening to the sound of the train on the tracks. At that time I was into various odd meters and putting one against the other, shifting accents to provide an illusion that you're doing one thing while timing to another...
He wrote it? AND transcribed it? Those are not mutually exclusive terms. It sounds like u believe Steve Vai wrote this piece. He didnt, Frank did, that is if u mean "composed" it. Also u are getting this confused with Jazz Discharge Party Hats. THAT is the song that Steve transcribed as it was a largely improvised piece. As for the Black Page, Frank composed (wrote) this piece as a drum solo. Terry Bozzio learned it and performed it as a drum solo, which is how The Black Page (Pt1) was intended. U have bits and pieces of stories confused. Its not surprising since Zappa's work and career read like modern day folklore. But it should be noted as lore and facts tend to stray far from one another on the internet. Jazz Discahrge Party Hats was Steve Vai's coup de gras as a Zappa alumni (or one of them). The Black Page was Terry Bozzio's big challenge. I went to a work shop that Bozzio gave in Tempe AZ in the 90's and i asked him about this song particularly. And he told me that it is a pivotal piece of musical composition that challenged his understanding of drums and percussion and ultimately changed the way he understood music.
Rognvald Cloudrunner you're not okay without LSD drink milk and get well
What does being on acid haVe to do with ANY of that?
@@johnjeffery6638virtue signaling, if you're on acid.
Frank watches this from where ever he is and he putting his thumb up.
Lemme see your thumb 👍
Wow! I think Frank would be very pleased with that!
I'm sure Moon Unit is.
WOW... JUST WOW
Amazing job! You are a fantastic drummer sir and thanks for honoring FZ with this rendition.
NICE!! As I remember FZ, he was a professional first and very critical of accuracy in his works. I'm glad Mr. Haas gave that respects back to the public in 2020. Remembering that FZ got to work with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1983 and 87 and that is true musicianship.
FZ only worked with LSO in 1983. The second volume of recordings from that same session came out in 1987.
Of the many instrumental favourites of Franks, this is one. I really mean that too.
Nicely done!! Music is the best
It really cleans out the S-bend on a cloudy day.
I saw an absolutely wonderful ensemble group play some variation in Melbourne Australia, in the most intimate of settings, fitting in as we could near the musicians. I could hear and see their joy in the music, a moment to reflect on in my life. Seen with my very best friends, Zappatista all.
Drummer: I can do this all day....
Mind blowing. Good stuff.
"That was fine. Now, take it from the top, this time without mistakes; you know who you are." Come on now, just close your eyes and imagine......that's exactly what he would have said. Then, everyone would have a laugh and happily carried on......... There hasn't been a musical good time like that since he left us. Proving that humor did belong there, and that his manuscripts are never complete without it. That was his secret; to be so meticulously serious, but never took himself or his compositions too seriously....... I guess you just had to be there.
Great performance. Congratulations to all.
Wow! That means a lot coming from you. Thanks for listening!
@@declanhayden we have played the black page in Percussion ensemble and I have used it as an audition piece. I may steel your idea with the dialogue which was right from Zappa’s dialogue. Perhaps with a Zappa like voice. You got me thinking and your playing was smooth as butter. Thanks.
Way to go! And thank you for including the easy, teenage NY version
I played kit on this as an undergrad. As an ensemble we tackled this 2 to 4 measures a week. 25 years later, I still think it might be the most influential piece on my career. Not that I’m playing insanely dense polyrhythms every day. But it was the experience of learning such a work. Great job!
Awesome...
I have studied BP#2 in advance of writing guitar solos. When I read through it enough times, the rhythmic sensibilties start to seep into me and inform my licks.
I saw FRANK Zappa play a bicycle on the I've got a SECRET SHOW , ON TV in the 60 's then in the early 80 's
Washington UNIVERSITY IN ST.LOUIS MO.( TESLA ) - ZAPPA GENIUS IN 🎶
And what does Terry Bozzio have to say about that? One of the best interpretations of Black Page I have ever seen and heard. Congrats!
Astounding. Gave me a nostalgic twinge, having seen Zappa a number of times.
I was 4 years old when Frank passed. I'd give anything to have seen him onstage.
When/where did you see him? Which band was playing?
Fab. The amount of concentration and skill needed perform this music 🎶 is very high.
It’s only a one-shot deal
💯

📣Super well done🎼🥁🎶🎶🎵
the most sparkling, precious hidden gem across the internet people, here it is The Black Page"
Wow, awesome performance!
Was always a fan of Frank Zappa’s instrumental music. Black Pages was one of the more interesting and at the same time very challenging. This version was great.
Excellent!!! "Did anybody dance?" -FZ
AWESOME JOB EVERYONE!!! Thanks for posting this!!!
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You all did a stellar job, Frank would be proud! You are only the second band, other than ones with a Zappa in it, that I have ever seen perform either parts.
Yeah, where's Dweezel, and the mighty moon unit, Ahmet...
Outstanding!
easy to dance to
You heard the teenage New York version?
And the melodies are catchy
When something of amazing quality and substance, something exceptional and extraordinary comes along, it will always find its place winding through culture and time.
Well that took some practice.....can't fake this. Outstanding
I cannot even imagine Vinnie Colaiuta doing a better job on drums. Trust me, that is one hell of a compliment! Maximum respect to these world class musicians!
Or cute little Terry Bozzio 🥁
@@sghantous Agreed.
yes !
Very enjoyable - well done.
Outrageous! Great job!
Bravo! Incredible rendition of a complicated piece.... you made that basic Yamaha kit sound excellent too! A masterclass of musicianship.....
Wow, thanks for the kind words! Really glad you enjoyed it! :)
@@declanhaydenyou make me feel slightly.... rusty...
Excellent Performance, thank you !
The kids are all right!
tnx for lovin zappa f ing brilliant
Just for the record, I went ahead and got down with my bad self, as requested.
A real toe tapper
Great Job Fellas! Intense Music requires phenomenal musicians. Keep Practicing! 😄😄😊👍😎
This was phenomenal. Frank would be so proud.
Bravo!
This is insane.
Extraordinarily! Extraordinarily good!
Great piece of music, Zappa is the best composer from our times.
Pero, ¿¿qué maravilla es esta?? Me emociona cómo músicos jóvenes de conservatorio tocan tan bien la música del genio del siglo XX.
Awesome!! Very nice performance!! I think Frank would approve.
This is the evolution of this Drum solo , that Frank threw at Terry Bozio , saying you lot moan about black pages , here Terry , learn this and get back to me , Bozio said he had it ok in 2 weeks , then Frank added percussion, and got to the easy new age something my brain is letting me down , but not this awesome display , doing justice to a masterpiece, zzzzaaappppaaaa
Bravo! Beautifully played black pages by a crack ensemble!
Fantastic playing !!!! Way to go Declan.
Now THIS IS REAL RAP
That's an Amazing job! Nicely done! Just loved it! Congratulations to you and all your band mates!!!
Woderful version!😍
I already loved her when she managed to dance to Inca Roads a little :D - and then she totally blew me from my chair at the start of Uncle Remus. I mean, that's singing all the way from your TOES, woman! :D
holy moly...great performance
Great job!
Brilliant. well done by all. Excelent executionm superb. Just wow, blown away!
Awesome work. Great arrangement.
A thumbs up for the effort (and the dedication it takes). I had the chance to hear a performance of this magistral piece, live, in 88 (with the full schembang ,the entire band of that era). It left an indelible mark on mi mind. Probably the best concert I've ever been to!
ps I love the version in 'Make a Jazz noise here'
Very Cool 👍
This is probably the best version of the black page I’ve ever heard. Almost better then Bozio
Of all the really positive comments on this video, this one is by far the most generous. Really appreciate it, brother. Thank you for listening. 🙏🏼
beautiful rendition
on point
Wow!
Incrível, maravilhoso!
Great job guys...
Fantastic
Great stuff! ❤ 😊
BRAVO!!! So incredibly well done!!!
Excellent.
Is it ridiculous? Certainly!
Is it majestically awesome in in it's execution, causing one to be transfixed at the sight of it?? Oh, HELL YEAH!!
Outstandig
This is so awesome. Thank you
Just amazing!
Amazing!
Go for dancing 😁
Fantastic execution!! 🤘👌
Thank you so much
WoW!! Great performance. Thanks
sheer beauty
this is kewl
Super wow!
Something to be Proud of.
wow - love it!!
Stunning!
Waanzinnig zo goed he. Ik worfd er jaloers van. Maar zo mooi. Kan ik heel de dag luisteren!!
Frank would be Proud.
Beautiful....
This is great
wow
love it
wow!!!
This was really great! Lovely job.
That was badass awesome! Thanks for posting this!
Approximate is friken great to
WAOOOOOOO!!!
avete onorato zappa…. tutti bravi….
brilliant