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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Dr Demento Interviews Frank Zappa
Bonus handy download link.
Tweezer Glint: Finale – The Roxy Years 73/74 (Part II)
Welcome to the second installment of Tweezer Glint: Finale – The Roxy Years (Part II). Slip on your headphones to oblivion, kick up your feet, and enjoy this unique group of talented musicians which many consider to be the absolute … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music
Tagged 1973, 1974, Frank Zappa, mothers of invention, streaming audio, the roxy band
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The Circular Motion – A Great Google-y Moogle-y
Here’s a brand new multipurpose FZ-database for you: The Circular Motion – A Great Google-y Moogle-y (Found at FZ in Hungary). Tour/Gig information was arranged from FZ Shows 7.1 & Giglist, set list information from FZ Shows. Venues were extracted, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Frank Zappa
Tagged A Great Google-y Moogle-y, map, The Circular Motion, tourdates
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Mammy Anthem, The Baked Potato, January 6th, 2010
Mike Keneally sits in with the Rick Musallam Band (a former Beer For Dolphins bandmate) at the Baked Potato on January 6th, 2010.
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 2010, cover, Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Rick Musallam Band, the Baked Potato
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Frank Zappa, Hamilton, 1975
A couple of recent posts, Philly ’76 and Zomby Woof by Quasar got me thinking about Zappa arrangements in general, and his instrumental compositions in particular – especially within a live context.
Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music
Tagged 1975, analysis, arrangements, Eddie Jobson, field recording, Frank Zappa, Hamilton, Norma Jean Bell
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Zomby Woof By Quasar
Ardent devotees of the music of our time, the Quasar saxophone quartet is dedicated to premiering and promoting contemporary music that is multi-dimensionally conceived. Celebrated for its energy, audacity and exceptional technical ability, Quasar explores different aspects of artistic creation … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery
Tagged Quasar, saxophone, zappa covers, Zomby Woof
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The Freak-Out List
Coming soon from Prism Films: Frank Zappa – The Freak-Out List, a documentary that explores FZ’s favorite musicians and performers as they appeared on the liner notes of Freak Out!.
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Movies, Music
Tagged Alumni, freak out, influences, zappa documentary
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“Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” with Frank Zappa
On two separate appearances on the “Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” – one on October 11th, 1986 (clip above), and another on November 29th, 1986 (clip below), Frank Zappa explains why most aspects of popular culture (in their case, the … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Frank Zappa, In The News, Interview, Miscellany, Music, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged 1984, 1986, AM, FM, Frank Zappa, Hollywood, Interview, TV
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Zappa on “Freeman Report” CNN – October 26th, 1981
In this long, five part interview from the October 26th, 1981, edition of the “Freeman Report”, host Sandi Freeman appears mostly well prepared as she asks Frank Zappa open ended questions concerning his views on a variety of topics. For … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Miscellany, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged 1981, cnn, Frank Zappa, Interview, sandi freeman
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