Monthly Archives: December 2005

Sofanic Messages in Frank Zappa’s Music

And well, we DO know what a sofa needs… To be sped up, or slowed down. Or played backwards. (From United Mutations)

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Stanford ’80 (2)

Posted on Friday, 12/30/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Presenting the last boot of the year as well as the last boot I post from some South-American cyber-cafe — promise: Stanford ’80, Pt. Two. Have a great New Year’s Eve, and see you on the other side!

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He (FZ) did does and will not want anyone to play Watermelon In Easter Hay, Zoot Allures or Black Napkins – other than Dweezil. This is from www.zappa.com, and – well, this may or may not be true, but it … Continue reading →

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Zappa Portraits

Posted on Thursday, 12/29/05 by Balint

Zappa as a clown – Hand-printed by the artist on acid-free paper. $300.00 The Alcorn Studio & Gallery. (Here’s the black&white version). And another one – “notice the sacred heart of Zappa – a lemon with barbed wire.” Wow. Well, … Continue reading →

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Best of Klassik 2004

Posted on Tuesday, 12/27/05 by Balint

Well, not a very fresh thing to post it here, but interesting: Zappa among the classical composers, like Ligeti, Bach, Strauss, Brahms, Purcell… It’s a pity they choose Peaches from EM (not my favorite) – I thinnk Outrage at Valdez, … Continue reading →

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Raypainting…

Posted on Tuesday, 12/27/05 by Balint

…is beautiful! Just enter the site and look around!

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Stanford ’80 (1)

Posted on Monday, 12/26/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hey guys, feliz navidad! Sorry for the lack of updates. I promise regular programming shall resume in 10 days or so… Friday morning I managed to put up the latest boot but was unable to post the message here (obscure … Continue reading →

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IMAGINARY DISEASES

Posted on Wednesday, 12/21/05 by Balint

Well, since Barry crossed the border to Brazil, here’s a new release: Jeezis!.. This is what we’ve been waiting for? The Petit Wazoo???? Yes, friends. Just click on FZ’s head at www. zappa.com, and you’ll see. update: You can order … Continue reading →

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Balalaika Nueva

Posted on Wednesday, 12/21/05 by Balint

The trio Balalaika Nueva “combine the works of Astor Piazzolla, Antonio Carlos Jobim and the fascinating arrangements of old Russian folk music.” But now they play Peaches en Regalia. (from United Mutations)

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Zappa Plays Zappa

Posted on Tuesday, 12/20/05 by Balint

Steve is a special guest on the Zappa Plays Zappa Tour, and may not perform on all songs. Other special guests include Terry Bozzio and Napoleon Murphy Brock. So they say…

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Camera Toss

Posted on Monday, 12/19/05 by Balint

Throw it up into the air!

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Whatchamacallit (2)

Posted on Saturday, 12/17/05 by Balint

Belgium! Music! Covers! Freaks! City! Of! Tiny! Lites! There was a post earlier about their samples – here they are with a demo! Get it! Love it!

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NYC 31/10/74 (2)

Posted on Friday, 12/16/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Today is the first day I overslept in a South-American country. With that interesting fact out of the way, here is, as promised, part two of NYC 31/10/74. Oh, and we’ll be leaving for Brazil tomorrow, so don’t expect much … Continue reading →

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Joe’s XMASage

Posted on Thursday, 12/15/05 by Balint

Wow… Barry steps out of the house, and a new release is announced: Waddayasay?…

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The Phlorescent Teach

Posted on Wednesday, 12/14/05 by Balint

Mark Volman teaches the faculty of Baptist-identified Belmont University. Volman has also put his hard-partying days behind him. A committed Christian, he and his wife and business partner, Emily Ector-Volman, are active members of Harpeth Presbyterian Church, where they sing … Continue reading →

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