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A comment about Frank’s solos. He’s recorded virtually all of his live solos. He’d often lift a solo from a live performance and put it into a new song. I think he called it Xenochromancy
If you want to know how important Frank was for his musicians, check out interviews with people that played in his band. Like George Duke, Ruth Underwood, Steve Vai etc etc.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Frank and the mothers. Hands down, no s--t, one of the best guitarists, composers, band leaders, and social commentators of .... ever! Was thrilled to watch your enthusiasm!
"Before I was a fan, now I'm an air conditioner." Best line I've heard in a long time. 👍😁 Frank was a one of a kind genius. The mother of all music rabbit holes really.
The list of PHENOMENAL musicians that played with Frank Zappa is endless. The drummers alone are breathtaking. Of course if you weren’t world class you couldn’t keep up with Mr. Zappa!
One thing about Frank is he sits back and lets the band play too, but there is no doubt when he plays. Do you know he was appointed role as special ambassador of Czechoslovakia to the West on trade, culture, and tourism under President Vaclav Havel? and so much more
Polo...if you're jumping into the Frank Zappa rabbithole, strap in and be prepared for a wild ride... - but - Expect it to be pleasurable, and expect to come out changed. Frank Zappa was a national treasure.
Yes. Yes he was. He had tons of talents, and one of them was seeing the talents of the other group members, and a skill of putting them all together so the sum was so much more than its parts! and he had FUN while doing so much of it!
Zappa is exponential.......it opens-up a world of other highly qualified musicans who have been 'touched' by the innovative experience of playing his music.
That’s Ian Underwood on wah wah Sax! Ian was a steady collaborator of Franks for much of the early years. And of course George Duke on keys! Lots of talent indeed!
Minor correction, Ian is playing Bass Clarinet through a Wah Wah. Who does that!? The only other I've heard would be Bennie Maupin of Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters.
Jean Luc Ponty on violin was such an underrated addition to this ensemble, and such a pleasure to see him live. If you've never heard of him, go check out his significant album collection. He was a genius on the violin.
Keep these coming... if you go in completely blind to a Zappa song, you may stumble onto a wtf moment. Forge ahead. You'll discover so much from the musical world you didn't know exists. Zappa is an experience
Frank Zappa is awesome! That sax player is Ian Underwood and its George Duke on the keys, two of the greats. Zappa refused to surround himself with anyone other than the best musicians. This line up around the mid 70s was electric. Their live performance of "Inca Roads" from A Token of His Extreme is incredible, you should do that one next!
This is, hands down, my favorite Zappa song. The album ("Apostrophe") is killer. It informed my early college years, along with Patti Smiths "Horses" and anything by Parliament. The 70's were alive with musical diversity.
@FZMOI FZMOI I ADORE George Clinton! ADORE him!! The funk, the freedom....I can still sing "Who's got the Funk" inside my head. I'd bop down the hall with everyone looking at me like I was nuts. Not enough Parliament fans at St. Edward's University in the late 70's.
Love Zappa and Clinton, but truly surprised to hear anyone bring up Patti Smith. I love her early stuff from the late 70’s so much, but honestly, I’ve given up on even suggesting her anymore cause no one reacts to her, and then if they ever do, it’s always someone else’s song that she’s covered like “Because The Night”, “Hey Joe” or “Gloria” which are great.. but don’t really showcase her talent, imho. Then they don’t ever react to any of her songs ever again.. 🙄 I wish people could dig into some of her juicier tracks, like “Birdland”, “Kimberly”, or “Horses”. Hell, even “Piss Factory” would be super cool to see a react to, but honestly, I’ve given up hope completely as people tend to zoom in on those formula crafted milk toast radio “hits” and never get to the REAL MEAT.
@CanDo3D "Horses", both the album and the song were revelatory for me. I remember knocking on doors in my dorm freshman year of college and insisting they listen immediately. Very few really heard or understood the subject matter. She accepted Dylans Nobel Prize for him, you know. She recited his lyrics... and it was riveting. I met a former high school classmate of hers once. Everyone thought she was a genius. They were right. Have you ever explored the work of Dory Preven? A bit off the beaten track - but worth the effort. I suggest "Beware of Young Girls".
Frank Zappa is a musical genius and composer, who wrote out parts for each musician, ala symphony/orchestra music. Steve Vai got a job with Frank Zappa by transposing the music, meaning he heard the music and took the time to write it all out in musical notation. All Frank's musicians are virtuosos on their respective instruments.
Hell, he wrote out EVERYTHING! Background banter in a restaurant, (clinking glasses, fork clanks) the conversations that are inaudible, all written out. Genius for sure
Hell Yeah Polo. Jamming with some more live FZ! That bass clarinet solo by Ian Underwood ain’t something you see every day… and George Duke on keys… and Ruth Underwood on percussion and Jean Luc Ponty on violin… helluva lineup. “Inca Roads” or “Montana” next please…or “Watermelon in Easter Hay” if you want to kick back and get lost in Franks’s gorgeous guitar playing. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼
Cool somebody who knows their FZ I've seen him six times and own quite a few albums and CDs Aynsley Dunbar on drums and even Steve Vai tons of great musicians
I'm in the debt of a college roommate who, in about 1974, forced me to listen to 'Overnight Sensation'. He was such a great composer and had a knack for attracting impeccable musicians on his albums and his touring bands. I'm not a musician or music expert, but friends of mine who are claim that 'Peaches en Regalia' is among the best instrumental songs out there. I look forward to more of your reactions. Thanks!
The studio version of "Eccentrifugal Force/Apostrophe" is phenomenal, with the late grate Jack Bruce of the band "Cream" sitting in on bass... The entire album is musical genius.
The sax solo is by Ian Underwood, a multi instrumentalist who was with Zappa for 6 years through several line ups and stylistic changes while still sound unmistakeably Zappa. Piano solo is by George Duke. This is a huge discography with a wide variety of sounds, parodies, wild solos, orchestral sounds, experimental sounds etc.
Frank never played the same solo twice. He stayed within certain parameters, but each was ad libbed. He said people buy tickets to see a live performance and should get their money's worth with originality.
Awesome. Haven't seen that performance yet. He always hired the best of the best and you had to be a phenomenal reader because he wrote almost every note in the piece. R.I.P FRANK ZAPPA.
This song is in response to the late sixties, early seventies artist following different gurus to find enlightenment…..FZ always had his tongue firmly planted in his cheeks……another great album is Trance-fusion…..
his whole band HAD to read music including the drummer. Terry Bozzio is one my all time favorites and Steve Vai was incredible as well. One of the best interviews I ever saw is Bozzio & Vai....Two guys on another level.
Zappa played with Vinnie Colaiuta, a legend who is widely regarded as one of the greatest sight readers in all of the drum community. Zappa had a piece of music called "The Black Page", a concept piece of such complexity, the idea behind it was a musician/drummers biggest fear was being handed "the Black Page". Vinnie was on the kit with 2 music stands, one had the music on it and the other was flat with a plate of sushi on it. Vai recalls the session being him, Frank, Bozzio and Colaiuta among others. As Vinnie was sight-reading the piece, he plays a part with one hand, turns the page with another, switches hands to push up his glasses while playing with his other, and switches again to eat a piece of sushi, never missing a stroke or a beat. Vai says he started cracking up, Frank threw his manuscript paper in the air and Bozzio just turned around and walked out.
There is NO ONE like Frank his intellect his sense of humor and of course his musical sensibilities and talent are unmatched. I'm ashamed to admit that I don't know/can't recall the other players except Jean Luc Ponty the fabulous violinist which I humbly suggest that you check out as well. Luvuman.
Zappa is a true musical genius.There is absolutely no one like him. He was so prolific that your journey is guaranteed to be a long one. THE BEST BAND YOU NEVER HEARD IN YOUR LIFE is a excellent sampler of live performances. HOT RATS & OVERNIGHT SENSATION are personal favourites from his discography of exceptional work.
Frank had so many unusual but fantastic sounds. He was a big favorite of the music majors at my university in the 90's. He has over 60 albums, so it's hard to say what is best. My personal favorite Zappa is the 3-album Joe's Garage in it's entirety. For reaction purposes, I would suggest Inca Roads (live) next. th-cam.com/video/wqp71DOJ3aY/w-d-xo.html It is a great song and showcases more of his unusual instrumentations. You had a bass clarinet solo with trombone in this song, which is weird. Inca has heavy use of keyboard, marimba and flute.
Frank was a gift! About 45 years ago I used to go to his live shows. This was when I was about 18 years old was my 1st. He used to play all week-long shows at the Ritz or other theaters in Manhattan during Halloween. One of the greatest experiences ever was seeing Frank at a live show! I got to see him numerous times. We all miss you, Frank! Check out Dupress Paradise! (There are countless songs! Enjoy!~) Nothing beats Frank's Halloween shows!
IMO the only way to listen to the album “apostrophe” is from beginning to end.. easily in my top five albums of all time! Isnt it amazing that frank writes all of the parts? The entire piece
When you're listening to Zappa's music for the first time, you never know what you're gonna get. But it's always interesting and he always surrounds himself with some of the best musicians on the planet. Glad you've discovered him and that you appreciate his and the bands talent. 👍👍👋
In the late 60s and early 70s, the peace, love and music tribe, called the counter-culture, was in ascendency, and the music was the fossil record of that exuberance, illustrated brilliantly in this masterful performance. Better funded reactionary forces put an end to all that, and the light has been underground ever since. I saw Frank and the Mothers of Invention perform in Charlotte, at a fairly small venue, in the '70s, where you could practically grab their pant legs from the edge of the stage. A decade later, while giving a visiting friend from Charlotte a tour of Boston, where I was living and reading, we stumbled into Frank in a hotel lobby near the Saks Fifth Avenue, and I started up a conversation with him by asking about certain German lyrics in a song from Joe Garage II, which was deep enough to show that i was a serious fan. Fellow Capricorn, wtf. You seem Cappy. But speaking of which, Joe's Garage II has some great tunes on it, although most are NSFW. Anyways, thanks for the memories and song. More Franks!
Jazz Musicians are the most disciplined and Frank surrounded himself with them I also agree, these solos were excellent. When a musician can play a solo that's difficult to anticipate where the next bar or phrase is going, that's called creativity.
I think the first album I bought was in 1976 and then I saw him live and I was totally hooked. I lost track of how many albums I bought I think I've seen him live like 6 times and I still to this day listen to Frank quite often. I remember the critics said he couldn't play the guitar so we put out like a three album set called shut up and play your guitar the man was a genius always played with fantastic musicians. His son has been touring playing his music for quite a few years now I really want to go to one of the concert someday his library of music is massive thanks for doing Frank yeah I got to look back and see where you did the muffin man LOL.
Apostrophe! The first time I heard Frank Zappa and thought, wtf?...I had gone to a party and this was the music the guy put on... I was a Zeppelin, Floyd fan. The guy called me the next and we talked for almost 2 hours. I was 15, he was 16...it's been more than 46 years. He locked it down and I married him. Frank will always be the one who made me wonder...who is this weird guy playing this music. Ray knew every word of that album and the others. Watch out where the Huskies go, Don't you eat that yellow snow! P.s. our kids (now in their 40's) also know all the words...lol
I would say if your into this Zappa...try "Genius in France" by Weird Al. The song is a complete dedication to Zappa's work, and is a marvel of a song. Includes Frank's son to do the opening solo
As ever I advocate not doing these things the easy way - so Polo might consider watching the rest of this tv concert (Stockholm 1973, the full-length version is around 75 mins)
"I write and play music for myself, my sole intended audience" ~ Frank Zappa You have just touched the tip of the tip of a huge iceberg, you're in for some wonderful discoveries! "Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is the BEST" ~ Frank Zappa I recommend, Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up.
For a man who never wrote any enduring major "hit songs", Zappa's influence on future generations of musicians cannot be overstated. Some call him "America's Mozart".
I am a BIG,BIG Frank fan...I saw him a few times in the early 1970's...I am sure by now to have discovered his vast body of work...I enjoyed your show. rock on my friend.
Zappa is the wildest rabbit hole in music. It's different and amazing. Some of the best musicians were in his band and he made them better. A musical genius! And a comedian.
Hey POLO, Welcome to the wonderful world of ZAPPA, been livin there since 1970. Still have all my vinyl, and got to see him twice, Ann Arbor, 1974, and the Summit, Houston 1978 ish. Amazing.
Look out boys, he's an air conditioner now!!! Ha ha. What a great line. Frank is another rabbit hole. Endless gems in his catalog. Your reactions have really went to a new level, man. You review incredible music that most other reviewers simply don't touch. It's one of the things that makes you stand out, IMO. Stay fearless, buddy, and keep exploring.
I was lucky to hear Frank Zappa when I was young, back in 1987. Jazz from hell has been with me all my musical life. I still listen to songs from that album to thus day.
Every solo Frank Zappa played was improvised. I think he encouraged it to his other musicians as well. It was only everything else that was composed, orchestrated, and conducted, and what have you.🤘🎶♾️
BTW - Zappa was considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. He'd often play with a rubber chicken hanging from its neck. He never took himself seriously...just the music itself.
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A comment about Frank’s solos. He’s recorded virtually all of his live solos. He’d often lift a solo from a live performance and put it into a new song. I think he called it Xenochromancy
If you want to hear another great trio of solos, check out the “King Kong” medley from, “Roxy By Proxy”. I’d love to see your reaction to that.
If you want to know how important Frank was for his musicians, check out interviews with people that played in his band.
Like George Duke, Ruth Underwood, Steve Vai etc etc.
Cosmic Debris Zappa plays Zappa Napoleon playing SAX check that out buddy🎉😊
Welcome to the wonderful world of Frank and the mothers. Hands down, no s--t, one of the best guitarists, composers, band leaders, and social commentators of .... ever! Was thrilled to watch your enthusiasm!
"Before I was a fan, now I'm an air conditioner." Best line I've heard in a long time. 👍😁 Frank was a one of a kind genius. The mother of all music rabbit holes really.
Thought that was Frank nice one!
Zappa was filth
You can say that
I miss Zappa, but your tribute makes me smile
@@kosta60 you are wrong.
none other than George Duke on keys....and Jean-Luc Ponty on violin ! !
The list of PHENOMENAL musicians that played with Frank Zappa is endless. The drummers alone are breathtaking. Of course if you weren’t world class you couldn’t keep up with Mr. Zappa!
One thing about Frank is he sits back and lets the band play too, but there is no doubt when he plays. Do you know he was appointed role as special ambassador of Czechoslovakia to the West on trade, culture, and tourism under President Vaclav Havel? and so much more
Yep, I remember until someone big shot said look you do business with the USA or Zappa. Those people love Zappa
Going to Montana soon, gonna raise me a crop of lonely dental floss, gonna raise it up, and wax it down, and drive it through the heart of town.
Polo...if you're jumping into the Frank Zappa rabbithole, strap in and be prepared for a wild ride...
- but -
Expect it to be pleasurable, and expect to come out changed.
Frank Zappa was a national treasure.
Yes. Yes he was. He had tons of talents, and one of them was seeing the talents of the other group members, and a skill of putting them all together so the sum was so much more than its parts! and he had FUN while doing so much of it!
Zappa is exponential.......it opens-up a world of other highly qualified musicans who have been 'touched' by the innovative experience of playing his music.
That’s Ian Underwood on wah wah Sax! Ian was a steady collaborator of Franks for much of the early years. And of course George Duke on keys! Lots of talent indeed!
Minor correction, Ian is playing Bass Clarinet through a Wah Wah. Who does that!? The only other I've heard would be Bennie Maupin of Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters.
Jean Luc Ponty on violin was such an underrated addition to this ensemble, and such a pleasure to see him live. If you've never heard of him, go check out his significant album collection. He was a genius on the violin.
Like so many people already said, Frank Zappa was a musical genius. I've been a fan since I was a child. Looking forward to more Zappa reactions.
Keep these coming... if you go in completely blind to a Zappa song, you may stumble onto a wtf moment. Forge ahead. You'll discover so much from the musical world you didn't know exists. Zappa is an experience
You're discovering Zappa? Oh, this is going to be so much fun to watch. Go!
I enjoy Frank's interviews as much as his music. He was ahead of his time and a musical genius.
Frank Zappa is awesome! That sax player is Ian Underwood and its George Duke on the keys, two of the greats. Zappa refused to surround himself with anyone other than the best musicians. This line up around the mid 70s was electric. Their live performance of "Inca Roads" from A Token of His Extreme is incredible, you should do that one next!
99.9% correct! (Only thing wrong is that Ian Underwood is armed with a bass clarinet rather then a sax 🎷 for this song)😊.
Apostrophe is in my top 10 greatest albums of all time
This is, hands down, my favorite Zappa song. The album ("Apostrophe") is killer. It informed my early college years, along with Patti Smiths "Horses" and anything by Parliament. The 70's were alive with musical diversity.
Every black musician should listen to Frank Zappa! - George Clinton
@FZMOI FZMOI I ADORE George Clinton! ADORE him!! The funk, the freedom....I can still sing "Who's got the Funk" inside my head. I'd bop down the hall with everyone looking at me like I was nuts. Not enough Parliament fans at St. Edward's University in the late 70's.
@@mauramanning852 Frank and Clinton should have collaborated, it would have been legendary! :)
Love Zappa and Clinton, but truly surprised to hear anyone bring up Patti Smith. I love her early stuff from the late 70’s so much, but honestly, I’ve given up on even suggesting her anymore cause no one reacts to her, and then if they ever do, it’s always someone else’s song that she’s covered like “Because The Night”, “Hey Joe” or “Gloria” which are great.. but don’t really showcase her talent, imho.
Then they don’t ever react to any of her songs ever again.. 🙄
I wish people could dig into some of her juicier tracks, like “Birdland”, “Kimberly”, or “Horses”. Hell, even “Piss Factory” would be super cool to see a react to, but honestly, I’ve given up hope completely as people tend to zoom in on those formula crafted milk toast radio “hits” and never get to the REAL MEAT.
@CanDo3D "Horses", both the album and the song were revelatory for me. I remember knocking on doors in my dorm freshman year of college and insisting they listen immediately. Very few really heard or understood the subject matter. She accepted Dylans Nobel Prize for him, you know. She recited his lyrics... and it was riveting. I met a former high school classmate of hers once. Everyone thought she was a genius. They were right.
Have you ever explored the work of Dory Preven? A bit off the beaten track - but worth the effort. I suggest "Beware of Young Girls".
Oh, shit, Our boi is into the Mothers now.Enjoy the trip.. Oh, this Rabbit Hole is very deep. lol.
Frank Zappa is a musical genius and composer, who wrote out parts for each musician, ala symphony/orchestra music. Steve Vai got a job with Frank Zappa by transposing the music, meaning he heard the music and took the time to write it all out in musical notation. All Frank's musicians are virtuosos on their respective instruments.
Hell, he wrote out EVERYTHING! Background banter in a restaurant, (clinking glasses, fork clanks) the conversations that are inaudible, all written out. Genius for sure
Tranascribing. Not transposing.
@@bjc2 yes, transcribing not transposing. you are correct.
It's a bit unfortunate Zappa isn't more well known for his guitar playing, but those who know KNOW
yes sadly undervalued.
Shut up and play your guitar.
(hell, Steve Vai got his start with this madman!)
everyone knew, Frank hated the way the music business was.
Zappa was filth
Early 80's Zappa as a guitarist is the best Zappa.
The genius that is Zappa. Mic drop.
My wedding song was Peaches en Regalia
😁😁😁
The rhythm section is astounding. You can tell their rehearsals are like an orchestra, yet they leave room for improv
Hell Yeah Polo. Jamming with some more live FZ! That bass clarinet solo by Ian Underwood ain’t something you see every day… and George Duke on keys… and Ruth Underwood on percussion and Jean Luc Ponty on violin… helluva lineup. “Inca Roads” or “Montana” next please…or “Watermelon in Easter Hay” if you want to kick back and get lost in Franks’s gorgeous guitar playing. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼
Yup! Some real beast players of the jazz fusion era on that stage with Frank.
Cool somebody who knows their FZ I've seen him six times and own quite a few albums and CDs Aynsley Dunbar on drums and even Steve Vai tons of great musicians
Yes please to those three pieces!
Watermelon!
I gots to add Sofa song.
Ahhhhhh. Zappa fans ❤️
How about the Illinois enema Bandit Michael Canyon true story with Ray White on vocals
Shit zappa made history as an ugly boring asshole
Apostrophe (‘) and Joe’s Garage should be in every record collection.
Alman Brothers opened for Zappa in Milwaukee and closed with Wipping Post. Zappa opened his act with Wipping Post and the crowd went wild.
I'm in the debt of a college roommate who, in about 1974, forced me to listen to 'Overnight Sensation'. He was such a great composer and had a knack for attracting impeccable musicians on his albums and his touring bands. I'm not a musician or music expert, but friends of mine who are claim that 'Peaches en Regalia' is among the best instrumental songs out there. I look forward to more of your reactions. Thanks!
Peaches is fantastic. It's such a shame we lost the brilliance of FZ.
You gotta do Montana
One of my absolute favs
The studio version of "Eccentrifugal Force/Apostrophe" is phenomenal, with the late grate Jack Bruce of the band "Cream" sitting in on bass...
The entire album is musical genius.
I've been waiting to dig into Frank Zappa. This is my first taste of his music. I'm intrigued!!
The Sax player Ian Underwood was using an Envelope Filter effect
Looks like a bass clarinet.
@@leftfield2 Indeed! 🧐Definitely NOT a saxophone (of any kind). 😅
50 years since Over-Nite Sensation was released, that’s worth a long look & listen…
Zappa rules!
The sax solo is by Ian Underwood, a multi instrumentalist who was with Zappa for 6 years through several line ups and stylistic changes while still sound unmistakeably Zappa.
Piano solo is by George Duke.
This is a huge discography with a wide variety of sounds, parodies, wild solos, orchestral sounds, experimental sounds etc.
It’s a bass clarinet, though, played through some effect pedal, maybe wah-wah.
@@TheUtke it's still Ian, though.
It is indeed.
Zappa was filth
ZAPPA!
Frank never played the same solo twice. He stayed within certain parameters, but each was ad libbed. He said people buy tickets to see a live performance and should get their money's worth with originality.
Awesome. Haven't seen that performance yet. He always hired the best of the best and you had to be a phenomenal reader because he wrote almost every note in the piece. R.I.P FRANK ZAPPA.
I love Zappa. The violinist is Jean Luke Ponte. Check out his solo stuff.
Plese check out everything but Inca roads will blow your mind but Frank has the most gratifying library you will ever hear. He truly is the king!!
Brings back good times, in the round, celebrity theatre, just me and the Pygmy Pony, RIP
Celebrity Theater, PHX, saw this lineup.
This song is in response to the late sixties, early seventies artist following different gurus to find enlightenment…..FZ always had his tongue firmly planted in his cheeks……another great album is Trance-fusion…..
Frank Zappa was unique!
The absolute must next listen is Inca Roads, trust me.
Too bad the live video is kinda ruined by the modeling clay thing....
Zappa was filth
@@marlon-jl4geput down the bottle, find a new comment.
@@LForehandzappas shit music without sense, is suitable for flushing the toilet 😂😂😂
@@Alix777. I love that.
his whole band HAD to read music including the drummer. Terry Bozzio is one my all time favorites and Steve Vai was incredible as well. One of the best interviews I ever saw is Bozzio & Vai....Two guys on another level.
Zappa played with Vinnie Colaiuta, a legend who is widely regarded as one of the greatest sight readers in all of the drum community. Zappa had a piece of music called "The Black Page", a concept piece of such complexity, the idea behind it was a musician/drummers biggest fear was being handed "the Black Page". Vinnie was on the kit with 2 music stands, one had the music on it and the other was flat with a plate of sushi on it.
Vai recalls the session being him, Frank, Bozzio and Colaiuta among others. As Vinnie was sight-reading the piece, he plays a part with one hand, turns the page with another, switches hands to push up his glasses while playing with his other, and switches again to eat a piece of sushi, never missing a stroke or a beat. Vai says he started cracking up, Frank threw his manuscript paper in the air and Bozzio just turned around and walked out.
There is NO ONE like Frank his intellect his sense of humor and of course his musical sensibilities and talent are unmatched. I'm ashamed to admit that I don't know/can't recall the other players except Jean Luc Ponty the fabulous violinist which I humbly suggest that you check out as well. Luvuman.
Zappa. Tities and beer. Classic. Such a true song .
TOOL IS THE GOAT.., BUT THIS MAN IS UNREAL
That's geaorge Duke ok keys. This is frank with the mothers of invention. His band changed a lot over the years
A lot of great session players filled those seats over time.
Zappa was garbage
Legendary musicians all and leave it to Frank to bring them all together. Great song.
Inca Roads, for sure. Although any song of his is worth listening to.
Musical genius.. only the musical elite got into Zappa’s band.. he released over 50 albums while he was alive
Welcome onboard the Zappa train!
At the height of his career, Frank played my friends Highschool. Can you imagine that showing up at your high school assembly? So jealous.
Love his jazz era!
If you think Tool is a rabbit hole…… haha. Tool and Frank Zappa. Both in my top 5. Excellent taste sir.
Frank Zappa - Carolina Hardcore Ecstasy
Zappa is a true musical genius.There is absolutely no one like him. He was so prolific that your journey is guaranteed to be a long one. THE BEST BAND YOU NEVER HEARD IN YOUR LIFE is a excellent sampler of live performances. HOT RATS & OVERNIGHT SENSATION are personal favourites from his discography of exceptional work.
Frank had so many unusual but fantastic sounds. He was a big favorite of the music majors at my university in the 90's. He has over 60 albums, so it's hard to say what is best. My personal favorite Zappa is the 3-album Joe's Garage in it's entirety. For reaction purposes, I would suggest Inca Roads (live) next. th-cam.com/video/wqp71DOJ3aY/w-d-xo.html It is a great song and showcases more of his unusual instrumentations. You had a bass clarinet solo with trombone in this song, which is weird. Inca has heavy use of keyboard, marimba and flute.
Frank was a gift! About 45 years ago I used to go to his live shows. This was when I was about 18 years old was my 1st. He used to play all week-long shows at the Ritz or other theaters in Manhattan during Halloween. One of the greatest experiences ever was seeing Frank at a live show! I got to see him numerous times. We all miss you, Frank! Check out Dupress Paradise! (There are countless songs! Enjoy!~) Nothing beats Frank's Halloween shows!
There's only like 130 zappa albums so a deep dive is a very deep dive.
IMO the only way to listen to the album “apostrophe” is from beginning to end.. easily in my top five albums of all time! Isnt it amazing that frank writes all of the parts? The entire piece
Agreed!
Zappa’s Montana is a must
When you're listening to Zappa's music for the first time, you never know what you're gonna get. But it's always interesting and he always surrounds himself with some of the best musicians on the planet.
Glad you've discovered him and that you appreciate his and the bands talent. 👍👍👋
This dude was a freaking genius. Everything he does is awesome.
This line up may be the greatest of Frank's illustrious career, if fact it may be the greatest of the rock era. Everyone on the stage is a virtuoso.
In the late 60s and early 70s, the peace, love and music tribe, called the counter-culture, was in ascendency, and the music was the fossil record of that exuberance, illustrated brilliantly in this masterful performance. Better funded reactionary forces put an end to all that, and the light has been underground ever since. I saw Frank and the Mothers of Invention perform in Charlotte, at a fairly small venue, in the '70s, where you could practically grab their pant legs from the edge of the stage. A decade later, while giving a visiting friend from Charlotte a tour of Boston, where I was living and reading, we stumbled into Frank in a hotel lobby near the Saks Fifth Avenue, and I started up a conversation with him by asking about certain German lyrics in a song from Joe Garage II, which was deep enough to show that i was a serious fan. Fellow Capricorn, wtf. You seem Cappy. But speaking of which, Joe's Garage II has some great tunes on it, although most are NSFW. Anyways, thanks for the memories and song. More Franks!
if you haven't listened to the studio version of this yet, you've gotta check it out. It's absolutely killer.
Jazz Musicians are the most disciplined and Frank surrounded himself with them I also agree, these solos were excellent. When a musician can play a solo that's difficult to anticipate where the next bar or phrase is going, that's called creativity.
I think the first album I bought was in 1976 and then I saw him live and I was totally hooked. I lost track of how many albums I bought I think I've seen him live like 6 times and I still to this day listen to Frank quite often. I remember the critics said he couldn't play the guitar so we put out like a three album set called shut up and play your guitar the man was a genius always played with fantastic musicians. His son has been touring playing his music for quite a few years now I really want to go to one of the concert someday his library of music is massive thanks for doing Frank yeah I got to look back and see where you did the muffin man LOL.
Apostrophe! The first time I heard Frank Zappa and thought, wtf?...I had gone to a party and this was the music the guy put on... I was a Zeppelin, Floyd fan. The guy called me the next and we talked for almost 2 hours. I was 15, he was 16...it's been more than 46 years. He locked it down and I married him. Frank will always be the one who made me wonder...who is this weird guy playing this music. Ray knew every word of that album and the others.
Watch out where the Huskies go,
Don't you eat that yellow snow!
P.s. our kids (now in their 40's) also know all the words...lol
Check: Don't eat the yellow snow
The Mothers of Invention (Mr. Zappa's band) is a pretty impressive bullet on the resume of any musician. Be sure to check out San Ber'dino.
I would say if your into this Zappa...try "Genius in France" by Weird Al. The song is a complete dedication to Zappa's work, and is a marvel of a song. Includes Frank's son to do the opening solo
Next you should listen to:
Uncle Remus (Outtake Mix)
Doreen
Dirty Love
Montana
I liked that, 'before i was a fan. now i'm an airconditioner' line haha
Not often you see a bass clarinet in a band. This guy was killing it!
Especially through a Wah pedal!
You have just started this journey, FZ wrote some of the best rock, blues,jazz music you will ever hear.✌️
Corn hole is my fav song and don't eat the yellow snow
welcome to Zappa and the Mothers. it's a great rabbit hole. buckle up and go for the ride. you won't regret it.
Saw Frank in 1971 in Boston the later in the 70s. Frank was a real Virtuoso! A master composer and one HELL of a guitar player. Thanks bro!❤😉👏👏
Fantastic!!
Frank Zappa was a genius and he always had an amazing band of great musicians.
Cosmic Debris is the middle of the story! You need to start from the beginning!
As ever I advocate not doing these things the easy way - so Polo might consider watching the rest of this tv concert (Stockholm 1973, the full-length version is around 75 mins)
"I write and play music for myself, my sole intended audience" ~ Frank Zappa
You have just touched the tip of the tip of a huge iceberg, you're in for some wonderful discoveries!
"Information is not knowledge.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is the BEST" ~ Frank Zappa
I recommend, Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up.
For a man who never wrote any enduring major "hit songs", Zappa's influence on future generations of musicians cannot be overstated. Some call him "America's Mozart".
I am a BIG,BIG Frank fan...I saw him a few times in the early 1970's...I am sure by now to have discovered his vast body of work...I enjoyed your show. rock on my friend.
Zappa is the wildest rabbit hole in music. It's different and amazing. Some of the best musicians were in his band and he made them better. A musical genius! And a comedian.
Ian Underwood on sax, Jean Luc Ponty on violin and George Duke on piano. Saw this group live oh so many years ago.
that's a bass clarinet
Watermelon in Easter hay is a great instrumental piece. One of my favorites of FZ.
Hey POLO, Welcome to the wonderful world of ZAPPA, been livin there since 1970. Still have all my vinyl, and got to see him twice, Ann Arbor, 1974, and the Summit, Houston 1978 ish. Amazing.
Keep it greasy is a banger
Look out boys, he's an air conditioner now!!! Ha ha. What a great line. Frank is another rabbit hole. Endless gems in his catalog. Your reactions have really went to a new level, man. You review incredible music that most other reviewers simply don't touch. It's one of the things that makes you stand out, IMO. Stay fearless, buddy, and keep exploring.
I was lucky to hear Frank Zappa when I was young, back in 1987. Jazz from hell has been with me all my musical life. I still listen to songs from that album to thus day.
Hey Polo, you keep stumbling down the most enjoyable rabbit holes. Zappa is a master. Thanks for your reaction.
Check the live version of "Inca Roads" from 74 or the original studio version of "Trouble Comin' Every day".
Every solo Frank Zappa played was improvised. I think he encouraged it to his other musicians as well. It was only everything else that was composed, orchestrated, and conducted, and what have you.🤘🎶♾️
Virtuoso musicians. All masters of their instruments.
In Honor of Frank Zappa. Maybe Polo should listen to "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple. He needs the back story though.
BTW - Zappa was considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. He'd often play with a rubber chicken hanging from its neck. He never took himself seriously...just the music itself.