Tag Archives: Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa, Hamilton, 1975

Posted on January 8, 2010 by urbangraffito

A couple of recent posts, Philly ’76 and Zomby Woof by Quasar got me thinking about Zappa arrangements in general, and his instrumental compositions in particular – especially within a live context.

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“Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” with Frank Zappa

Posted on January 6, 2010 by urbangraffito

On two separate appearances on the “Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” – one on October 11th, 1986 (clip above), and another on November 29th, 1986 (clip below), Frank Zappa explains why most aspects of popular culture (in their case, the … Continue reading →

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Zappa on “Freeman Report” CNN – October 26th, 1981

Posted on January 1, 2010 by urbangraffito

In this long, five part interview from the October 26th, 1981, edition of the “Freeman Report”, host Sandi Freeman appears mostly well prepared as she asks Frank Zappa open ended questions concerning his views on a variety of topics. For … Continue reading →

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Tweezer Glint: Finale — The Roxy Years 73/74 (Part I) (aka Ruth Is A Sugar Bear — Or, The Continuing Adventures of Marty Perellis)

Posted on December 27, 2009 by urbangraffito

Between February 1973 and December 1974 Frank Zappa and the Mothers – featuring George Duke, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ruth Underwood, Ian Underwood, Bruce Fowler, Tom Fowler, Walt Fowler, Jean-Luc Ponty, Don Preston, Ralph Humphrey, Chester Thompson, Jeff Simmons, and Sal … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Field Recording

Posted on December 14, 2009 by urbangraffito

One of the most interesting things about acquiring Frank Zappa field recordings is that after a certain point of collecting and listening to them, one reaches a point of critical mass where particular questions keep popping into one’s mind again … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa & the Mothers in Stockholm, 1973

Posted on December 10, 2009 by urbangraffito

One of my favorite performances by any Zappa ensemble is this particular performance by the early Roxy band (prior to the arrival of Napoleon Murphy Brock and Chester Thompson, and featuring Ian Underwood on woodwinds) at Soliden, Skansen, Stockholm, Sweden, … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa, WFMT-FM Chicago, August 1968

Posted on December 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

Frank Zappa is interviewed by Studs Terkel in these two excerpts from his August 1968 interview on WFMT-FM Chicago. Zappa talks about his music, his lyrics, and the state of America in the summer of 1968:

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Sleep Dirt Variations

Posted on December 2, 2009 by urbangraffito

We are all quite familiar with the acoustical duet version of “Sleep Dirt” between Frank Zappa (acoustic lead guitar) and James “Bird Legs” Youmans (acoustic rhythm guitar) on the album of the same name, recorded at the Caribou Studios in … Continue reading →

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Boston Music Hall, 1976 (Early Show)

Posted on November 27, 2009 by urbangraffito

If you are still teetering on the fence wondering whether or not to pre-order Philly ’76 (Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, PA, 29 October 1976) featuring Frank Zappa, Terry Bozzio, Ray White, Patrick O’Hearn, Eddie Jobson and Bianca Thornton, here are five … Continue reading →

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Zappa-Weekend In the French Radio FR3

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Balint

Conducted by Peter Eötvös, the tunes played (if I’m correct): Penis Dimension, Dupree’s Paradise, The Perfect Stranger. The concert is said to be broadcasted on the 21st of December on France Musique radio.

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