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Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher
40 Minute Psychedelic Version
Remember this short clip shot by Ed Seeman? He described it as “a small portion of the 14 hours I shot with FRANK ZAPPA & the Original Mothers of Invention over a two year period from 1967 to 1968”. Well, … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video
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Rehab
When was the last time a female singer grabbed you by the gonads? Was it Joni Mitchell? Aretha Franklin? Rory Block? Sheryl Crow perhaps? Chrissy Hynde? As for me, it would have to be Amy Winehouse: a foulmouthed Brit with … Continue reading
Posted in Music
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Albuquerque ’81
It’s been a while since we featured a Zappa show from the ’81 tour — come to think of it, we haven’t had many of those around here altogether since the Friday Boots saw the light of day some four … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots
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Second Coming, Puerto Rican Edition
How refreshing: a minister with the number 666 tattooed on his arm: Although it’s a number usually associated with Satan, not the son of God, de Jesus says that 666 and the Antichrist are, like him, misunderstood. The Antichrist is … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Religion, Silly
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The Voice Of Cheese: Michael Pabst
It’s time for another Voice Of Cheese! This week’s contribution comes to us from Michael Pabst and his band The Research Institute. The track, entitled 4 12 93 was composed by Michael and features him on bass. Quite Zappaesque if … Continue reading
Posted in Music, The Voice Of Cheese
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Jingle Cheese
Cool! Duncan, wiki contributor and KUR-reader has produced a jingle for The Voice Of Cheese with the aid of the, um, VX-323. Be sure not to miss the second ditty which if you ask me, is itself a perfect fit … Continue reading
Posted in Music, The Voice Of Cheese
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Amsterdam ’77
This week’s Friday boot takes us to the Jaap Edenhall, Amsterdam. It is the 5th of February 1977, and a bunch of classic tunes are about to be performed…
Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots
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Humo(u)r Me
English vs American humo(u)r? Turns out it’s not at all that different — or so thinks comedian Simon Pegg: Americans can fully appreciate irony. They just don’t feel entirely comfortable using it on each other, in case it causes damage. … Continue reading
Posted in Amusing, Pop Cult
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Freak Out In Cucamonga
It’s taken a long time (see previous reportage), but now a release of the Cucamonga documentary is imminent! Check out the brand new website and the trailer (which features some artwork by Dr Sharl and myself). Lookin’ mighty good, Mr … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video
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Disney Dupree
At the Walt Disney Concert hall next January 5 and 6 2008: the LA Philharmonic to perform Zappa’s Dupree’s Paradise. Via David Ocker, who adds: It’s been quite a while since the LA Phil has done any of Frank’s music, … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video
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Airtravel Tip
Tired of that guy next to you on the airplane who smells bad and takes up all the armspace? Here’s some sound advice for you: Open your bag quietly. Take out your laptop. Start it. Make sure your annoying neighbor … Continue reading
Posted in Silly
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Giant Steps
The John Coltrane classic, as played by… a robot: Oh, and they conduct orchestra’s as well, apparently. Crazy.
Posted in Bizarre, Music, Science
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krAp
Alex Machacek of the Out Trio: Terry Bozzio joined Korn: yes, the rumors are true… therefore the gig at the Zappanale 2007 is cancelled. Chad Wackerman will play instead of the Out Trio. The proposed European tour 2007 is also … Continue reading
Posted in Music
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Inside The Hungarian Psyche
Group Hug! Introducing someone as a ‘friend’ communicates more commitment to the Hungarian than what you probably mean using this word, especially if you come from the American culture. It takes time for someone to call you his friend in … Continue reading
Posted in Amusing, Pop Cult, Science
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