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Tag Archives: live zappa
Zappa’s Coven of Drowning Witches
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
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Personal
Tagged coven, Drowning Witch, Frank Zappa, live versions, live zappa, streaming audio
17 Comments
The Manson Ensemble plays Zappa: 13th of November
Conducted by Franck Ollu, who performed with the Ensemble Modern on the original Yellow Shark recording, the Manson Ensemble present a selection of instrumental Zappa classics alongside new transcriptions by Head of Composition, Philip Cashian, and current composition students. The … Continue reading
Theydon Bois Reviews Zappa At The Roundhouse
Over the weekend, Theydon Bois has been posting his experiences and thoughts on the Roundhouse event in this KUR thread. In fact, he did such an amazing write-up, I figured it deserves its own post. Many thanks Mr. Bois!
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, In Writing, Music
Tagged live zappa, review, zappa at the roundhouse
31 Comments
New Release: Hammersmith Odeon
Zappa live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1978, 3-CD set. Click image for full barfiness announcement. Pre-order here. Update: Nov 8 2010: the correct tracklist can be found here.
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Official Releases
Tagged 1978, hammersmith odeon, live zappa
82 Comments
Polygon Head Plays The Black Page #1
So, you’re interested in learning to play The Black Page #1 on guitar? Check out this video from Polygon Head, angrily shake your fist at the guitar gods, and go back to your Neil Young Harvest songbook (that’s what I … Continue reading
Holiday in Berlin e ancora Zappa
YouTuberer microsei: First part of a fantastic Zappa Suite by Orchestra Spaziale Italiana directed by Giorgio Casadei, genial Zappa arrangements at Malè “non Sole Jazz” Festival close to Dolomite Mountains Part two, part three. Hat tip: @evaristo
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery
Tagged holiday in berlin, live zappa, Orchestra Spaziale Italiana
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Zappa & Zin
Next August 24, The Ed Palermo Big Band will be playing at the City Winery, which is cool because they’re one of the superior FZ tributes out there IMHO — but there’s a twist: As the night progresses we will … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Heh Heh, Music, Personal
Tagged beer, ed palermo big band, live zappa
6 Comments
At The Roundhouse
Of interest to those who live in the London area, Zappa at the Roundhouse: …a three day festival from 5–7 November that will celebrate the life and music of this legendary American artist. The programme includes performances from his son … Continue reading
Best FZ Covers: Mats Morgan All Star Team: Echidna’s Arf (Of You)
(Thx Pierre Vervloesem!)
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery
Tagged echidna's arf (of you), live zappa, mats morgan, village of the sun
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Project/Object In Europe
Zappa tribute band Project/Object will be touring Europe this May (check out the flyer). No Belgian venue though… André? (Thx Thomas Böhme)