Author Archives: Balint

Ben Takes A Photo Of Himself Everyday

Sure he does.

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You Are What You Dweez

New videos on the ZPZ tour page – two solos by Dweezil and Vai. My opinion: simply fantastic.

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The newbies: Andy, Call Any Vegetable, Tell Me you Love Me, Who Are The Brain Police, Can’t Afford no Shoes, Willie the Pimp, I’m The Slime, Pound For A Brown, Advance Romance, Black Napkins, The Torture Never Stops, Regyptian Strut. … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Plays Zappa | 14 Comments

Reich@70

Posted on Sunday, 10/08/06 by Balint

Steve Reich’s 70th birthday will be marked by festivals and features in several countries under the rubric “Steve Reich @ 70” – concerts from New York to Budapest this year. Congratulations! (I’m sure you already know 18 Musicians, one of … Continue reading →

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Hit it, Dweez!

Posted on Thursday, 08/31/06 by Balint

We didn’t talk about sports much, though he did like a game of badminton,” says Zappa. “But I don’t think he’d be upset that I play golf. For my dad, the ultimate disgraceful pursuit would be becoming an A&R man … Continue reading →

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Two-Handed Tapping – Bob Zabek

Posted on Tuesday, 08/22/06 by Balint

I think that the stuff I do is original because it happened naturally, so I think that is good. I agree. He’s Bob Zabek. See his homepage for more videos – and here’s an interview with him.

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All Music Videos on YouTube?

Posted on Friday, 08/18/06 by Balint

“What we really want to do is in six to 12 months, maybe 18 months, to have every music video ever created up on YouTube,” co-founder Steve Chen told Reuters. “We’re trying to bring in as much of this content … Continue reading →

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Zidowned

Posted on Friday, 07/14/06 by Balint

In spite of the language barriers, I think you’ll get this. :-) Unbelieveable. Click on all the links.

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ZPZ Videos Some Mo’

Posted on Thursday, 07/13/06 by Balint

On Google Video, if you’re still interested. Note the one with Bozzio playing with one hand only.

Posted in Zappa Audio/Video, Zappa Plays Zappa | 4 Comments

Syd Barrett Gone

Posted on Wednesday, 07/12/06 by Balint

It is with great sadness that I must report the passing of Roger “Syd” Barrett, founder of Pink Floyd. Update – some great videos: |1 | 2 | 3 |

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Vai & Dweezil In August Guitar Player

Posted on Monday, 07/10/06 by Balint

It says that this one (the august issue) is on the newsstands now. In July? Wow.

Posted in Music, Zappa Plays Zappa | 3 Comments

A Zappa-centric blog in The New York Times

Posted on Wednesday, 06/14/06 by Balint

On the Zappa-centric blog Kill Ugly Radio, one fan wrote of the May 19 show in Stockholm: “This was my first chance to experience the music of FZ live in concert. And what a concert. Sitting there on the fourth … Continue reading →

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Pat Metheny Group

Posted on Friday, 06/09/06 by Balint

Some comments on ZPZ on this Pat Metheny page. Man I’m so pleased for Dweezil. He’s got such a hard act to follow, (his Dad.. probably the most important person in contemporary music. Don’t slate me ’cause I don’t think … Continue reading →

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When Things Just Work

Posted on Friday, 06/02/06 by Balint

Jeezis, what a great ad! Some say they tried it 605 times – this was nr. 606. Oh yes, and here’s another one with a choir. Nice.

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Pete Griffin

Posted on Wednesday, 05/31/06 by Balint

He’s the ‘eavy bass player of ZPZ. Did you know he has his own homepage – kind of a blog? ZPZ from the inside. Fine.

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