Category Archives: Zappa Audio/Video

Zappa Over The Phone

Duncan alerts me to the fact that Bill Camarata over at Box of Sound included a 1988 phone interview with Frank Zappa in one of his podcasts. Being the swell guy that he is, Duncan has clipped out the relevant … Continue reading

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This Sunday: Zappathon ’06

Hey kids, just a reminder: WUSB’s Zappathon ’06 airs tomorrow, starting at noon and going til midnight (EST). Co-hosted by John Tabacco and Nigey Lennon it’ll be nothing short of a Zapfest featuring interviews and rare recordings. On top of … Continue reading

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ZPZ At The Jammy’s

Last night was Zappa Plays Zappa’s official opening at the Jammy’s. Judging from this review authored by one Trendmonger at the zappa.com forums, we are in for a treat. A Big Treat: Chick Corea came out for the Fender Rhodes … Continue reading

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Frank Who? (2)

In answer to the comments on Frank Who?, this snappy Gail Zappa quote from Relix Magazine‘s April/May ’06 issue (which was sent to me by its guest editor Richard Gehr — thanks so much for that bud!) should clear things … Continue reading

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Sift Through The Madness

Here’s a little video (wmv) of Dweezil promoting AMD. Interesting in that the ZFT is running on Windoze XP apparently…

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Imaginary Releases Continued

In Relix, with the eternal question, again: “So what’s in the vault and when will you let it out?”

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Würzburg ’88 (1)

Need I say anything more? Head overthere and get it!

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Los Angeles ’84

This week’s Friday Boot offering: Palace Theater, Los Angeles, CA, 22 july 1984 — with guest performances by George Duke, Johnny Guitar Watson, Aynsley Dunbar, Denny Walley and Bruce Fowler. Available for one week, as always…

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Wild Man Download

Well I’ll be. The entire “An Evening With Wild Man Fischer” is available for (mp3) download here, where it is stated that: This 1968 legendary master piece has yet to see a re-release. Frank Zappa’s widow owns the right and … Continue reading

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Zappa’s Last Project

Back in 1997, the ZFT announced on their website the impending release of Frank Zappa’s last completed project, recorded just 5 months before his death: an album of Varèse compositions selected, supervised and conducted by the man himself. Nine years … Continue reading

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The Lost Amougies Jams

It’s something of a Holy Grail among FZ-fans: Amougies ’69, where Zappa “supposedly” went onstage to jam along with Pink Floyd! In the past, recordings of this gig had surfaced but whether it was really FZ playing remained questionable. Now, … Continue reading

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YouTube

If you have some time on your hands, take a look at YouTube. There’s loads of interesting video to watch, including some live Frank Zappa.

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2 Out Of 5 Stars

Another review of Joe’s XMaSage: Overall, while I enjoy the musical moments of this CD, there is simply too little music, and too much talk. In fact, there’s only about 20 mintues of music on this sucker. Come on ZFT, … Continue reading

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I Got It From The Toilet Seat

Dear KUR, I ran across this video on Google video. Some kids making a video about “Why Does It Hurt When I Pee?”. It’s a noble effort. It certainly is. Thanks Scott!

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The arrangements of The Zappa Album

Browsing the page of Ensemble Ambrosius I’ve found two articles about arranging Zappa for Ensemble Ambrosius. (By the way: their latest news is from 2002. Are they slill active and well? I hope so.)

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