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Category Archives: Miscellany
Tunes, Treats & Torrents – The Muffin Men
Anyone who has followed my posts knows that I’m a avid downloader of torrents from Zappateers (and a fantastic bunch of freaks they are – I tip my hat to them for all the excellent Zappa torrents I’ve downloaded through … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, Zappanale
Tagged 1993, bunk gardner, don preston, Frank Zappa, jimmy carl black, the muffin men, torrents, tribute band, zappateers
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Yellow Shark Rehearsal – September 16, 1992
Although in obvious pain and discomfort (you can hear it in his voice) – in this five part, never broadcasted rehearsal footage, one can easily see the tenacity with which Frank Zappa approached all of his musical endeavours, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 1992, ensemble modern, Frank Zappa, yellow shark rehearsal
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The Don and Bunk Show
This just in via Andre Cholmondeley: The Don and Bunk Show…on tour!! THIS SUNDAY – for those of you in the Wilmington DE, Philly, Baltimore area — Don’t miss an amazing and rare show with the two and only DON … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged avant garde, experimental music, jazz, the don and bunk show, the mothers of invention
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Panzerballett Blitzes Zappanale
Panzerballett is a German ensemble that uses “an innovative, hard ‘n’ heady mixture of jazz, funk and metal, crossing complex polyrhythms with metal guitar riffing, funky grooves and jazz improvisation”. In the clip above, from Zappanale 19, they perform a … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellany, Music, Personal, YouTubery, Zappanale
Tagged bad doberan, Panzerballett, zappa covers, zappanale 19
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FZ, Popular Music, Politics & A Cheesy Epilogue
Hot on the heels of Urbangraffito’s American Fascism post, here’s a freshly published paper by KUR reader and music academic Paul Carr, entitled “Dickie’s Such An Asshole”: Frank Zappa, Popular Music and Politics. As afficionados, many of us make the … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, In Writing, Miscellany, Music, Personal
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Frank Zappa & Ron Paul – American Fascism
In these two distinct interviews, 21 years apart – Frank Zappa on CNN’s March 28th, 1986 episode of “Crossfire”, and 2008 presidential candidate Ron Paul on the December 23rd, 2007 episode of “Meet The Press” – both men discuss the … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Miscellany, Politics, YouTubery, Zappa Wiki Jawaka
Tagged American Fascism, cnn, Frank Zappa, futurist, Meet The Press, ron paul, theocracy
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How Music Influences the Online Gambling Experience: A Dive into the Psychology
When we think of the quintessential casino experience, it’s not just the flashing lights and the thrill of the game that come to mind—it’s the soundtrack that accompanies it. The right music can transport you to a different world, enhancing … Continue reading
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The Artisan Acetate
Arranged, compiled, edited and produced by Frank Zappa, this acetate of original live recordings, engineered by Dick Kunc, was recorded between October 1968 and May 1969, and mastered at Artisan Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA., in mid 1969. It contains unique … Continue reading
The Hungry Freaks – Viva Zappa!
Based in Ottawa, Ontario – The Hungry Freaks are English Canada’s only Mothers of Invention era coverband, combining personal and faithful renditions of the early music of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention with their own fresh interpretation (as … Continue reading
Music and Mindset: How Rock Music Can Enhance Your Casino Strategy
Picture this: you’re sitting at your computer, ready to dive into an evening of online gambling. The stakes are high, the adrenaline is pumping, but something’s missing. Suddenly, you remember that playlist you curated last week, filled with the timeless … Continue reading
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