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Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher
Outside Now
Depending on how well you know me, it may or may not come as a surprise to you dear reader, that this is where Kill Ugly Radio ends. There are quite a few reasons why I decided today was a … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, Personal
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Today’s Ear Worm: The Game
Das Pop are a Belgian band who first became known through their victory in the 1998 edition of Humo’s Rock Rally. I never really thought much of them though I did buy their debut album “I Love” when it first … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Personal, Today's Ear Worm, YouTubery
Tagged belgian pop, das pop, ear worm
14 Comments
Frank Zappa: A Study In Gesture
Paul Carr just posted slides from his talk on Frank Zappa & Gesture. Here is a powerpoint presentation which looks at an approach to using an artist as a musicological case study. After explaining some potential generic approaches, it looks … Continue reading
Grab Bag
You may want to check out the music of Michel Delville. Richard Anderson: “You guys introduced me to this man. Worth checking out and maybe the KUR readership might be interested too – especially the Webern inspired Curfews and Cigars”. … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, FZcovers, Miscellany, Music, Zappanale
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Zappathon, 2011 Edition
This just in from our pal Bill Amutis, aka Ol’ Baggy Eyes: We have yet to learn our lesson, apparently, because we, the beknighted diehards at WUSB-FM are once again hosting an on-air Zappathon. Meaning: 12 hours of Frank Zappa, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, Music
Tagged bill amutis, nigey lennon, wusb.fm, zappathon
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You’ve Got Mail!
I’ve been rather busy outside of this website as of late, and wouldn’t you know it: that’s when people start sending in all sorts of interesting stuff hoping I’ll relay that stuff here. Without further ado… Regyptian Strut guitar solo … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
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Sunday Big Note — Listening Session #20
I was first introduced to the music of Astor Piazzolla on a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, back in 2005. Almost instantly, I realized that I had stumbled upon something incredibly powerful. Filled with melancholy, and while rooted firmly in … Continue reading
Posted in Classical music, Music, Sunday Big Note
Tagged argentina, astor piazzolla, bandoneon, jazz, tango
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The Scott Thunes Effect Reloaded
Ever since The Scott Thunes Effect (later known as Bass Notation), went offline, I’ve received numerous requests of people asking if I or anyone else could provide them with Thunes’ bass transcriptions for many of the ’88 band’s tunes, as … Continue reading
Kentucky Fried Dupree
Brandon Coleman writes: I just graduated with my bachelors in Jazz Guitar from Morehead State University in Kentucky. Wonderful music program there, with lots of great musicians to play with. For the guitar ensemble, I arranged one of my all-time … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music
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