Tag Archives: live versions

Zappa’s Coven of Drowning Witches

Posted on January 19, 2011 by urbangraffito

On more than one occasion, upon seeing the colossal size of my Frank Zappa music collection, I’ve been asked, “How many versions of Zappa songs do you really need?” Of course, to someone who isn’t a fan of Zappa’s music, … Continue reading →

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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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Captain Beefheart – Hoodoo Hoedown

Posted on November 18, 2009 by urbangraffito

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been just as big a Captain Beefheart fan as a Mothers of Invention fan. True, his is not exactly the music for your everyday, run-of-the-mill music listener who relies on a steady … Continue reading →

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Son of Tweezer Glint – Part 3B Finale

Posted on November 2, 2009 by urbangraffito

Before I send my own personal, private pair of Zircon Encrusted Tweezers into the shop for some serious re-encrusting — I have one last installment of the Son of Tweezer Glint series, the finale, to present. Among the alternative edits, … Continue reading →

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Son of Tweezer Glint – Part 3A

Posted on October 19, 2009 by urbangraffito

More alternate versions. More proto versions. More live versions. I bring you, “Son of Tweezer Glint – Part 3A”, the second to last installment of the series (which will be up for the next two weeks for your listening enjoyment). … Continue reading →

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Son of Tweezer Glint – Part Two

Posted on September 18, 2009 by urbangraffito

Just when you thought KUR mixtapes couldn’t get any better. Monster solos. Interviews. Alternate versions. Cover versions. Proto versions. Live versions. Unreleased material. I bring you “Son of Tweezer Glint – Part Two“. Savour this one slowly, it’ll be up … Continue reading →

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Friday Mix: Tweezer Glint – Part Four

Posted on May 29, 2009 by urbangraffito

Here it is my fellow KUR-Meisters — “Friday Mix: Tweezer Glint (Studio-ized Concert Versions) Part IV” — the last in the series. I have endeavoured to leave some of the best tracks for last. Fifty of them in their full … Continue reading →

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Friday Mix: Tweezer Glint – Part Three

Posted on May 22, 2009 by urbangraffito

Welcome to the third KUR mix of four, presented on four consecutive Fridays in May, entitled “Friday Mix: Tweezer Glint (Studio-ized Concert Versions) Part III“. As with the two prior Tweezer Glint mixes, this week’s mix is full of tracks … Continue reading →

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The Tubes – Trouble Every Day

Posted on March 17, 2009 by urbangraffito

The Tubes cover Frank Zappa‘s “Trouble Every Day” at BB Kings, NYC, April 9th, 2008. Roger Steen (Lead Guitar) takes on vocal duties (I suspect, while Fee Waybill is off stage during one of many costume stages) while Rick Anderson … Continue reading →

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Peaches, Peaches, Peaches en Regalia!

Posted on February 14, 2009 by urbangraffito

Grammy Award aside, Peaches en Regalia is a fantastic song regardless of when it is performed and by whom. These videos show Zappa Play Zappa performing the song from their live DVD; FZ and his 1988 Best Band performing the … Continue reading →

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