Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Black Page #2 on Soprano Recorder

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Balint

…as played by atomholst. Sweet, huh? But you migh like Dog/Meat as well, or RDNZL.

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Salad Party 93

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Fantastic viewing. Some background. Hat tip: Charles-Henri Hérault, and thank you to Vimeo user tuva for uploading these gems.

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Wednesday Mix: Son of Tweezer Glint – Part 1-A

Posted on July 29, 2009 by urbangraffito

Beginning today and continuing every two weeks until the first week of November, I bring you the following six part KUR Mix: The Son of Tweezer Glint. The Son of Tweezer Glint is made up of proto versions of FZ … Continue reading →

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Neil Young — Live at Massey Hall, 1971

Posted on July 28, 2009 by urbangraffito

Recorded on January 19, 1971 during the Journey Through the Past Solo Tour, Live At Massey Hall 1971 features solo, acoustic performances of Neil Young from Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada.

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Basily Family: Kale Jakka

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Somewhere up there, Django Reinhardt must be going “thumbs up”: Basily Gipsy Band Homepage | More YouTubery.

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A Well Kept Secret: Richard Thompson

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Well hello there! We’re back from a most refreshing vacation in the greater London area. While there, our host Magic Fingers introduced me to a fantastic musician: Richard Thompson. Prior, I had heard some minor radio hits of his — … Continue reading →

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Zappa MTV Tribute, 1993

Posted on July 22, 2009 by urbangraffito

MTV News At Night (MTV ENGLAND) interviews Jimmy Carl Black and biographer MIchael Gray in this 9 minute, December, 1993 overview of Frank Zappa‘s life, works, and attitudes.

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Tale of the Three Assholes, 1977

Posted on July 22, 2009 by urbangraffito

Recorded at the Palladium in New York City on October 29th, 1977, Frank Zappa tells the story behind “Bobby Brown (Goes Down)“, one of his most famous songs which topped the charts in some European countries around 1979/80. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Zappa on School Beat, 1986

Posted on July 20, 2009 by urbangraffito

Frank Zappa debates and discusses rock censorship, the PMRC, the PTA code, the “non-binding nothingness” which the record companies and the then Washington Senator’s wives perpetrated on the American public with the assistance of the media) with Christian rock DJ, … Continue reading →

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The Whip It Out Ensemble

Posted on July 17, 2009 by urbangraffito

The Whip It Out Ensemble is a Frank Zappa tribute band located in Alberta, Canada. In the clip (above) they perform a medley of songs from The Mothers of Invention album ‘We’re Only In It For The Money‘ including “Lonely … Continue reading →

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