Frank was a genius and Joe's Garage was my very first encounter with his music. I was just 14 years old and came across a composition that I had never heard anywhere else. It was all so refreshingly different. Highly complex, polyphonic rhythms alternating with almost shallow light music. In addition, a unique guitar playing that I have never heard from any other guitarist. The charm is the alleged imperfection and rawness of his touch. The guitar comes in like an express train with the handbrake on, seems to get lost in the thicket of bars and yet always finds its way back to Vinnie and Arthur (probably the best rhythm section of all time). Even today, 45 years later, I still discover new subtleties and come to the conclusion: what a genius. The lyrics of Joe's Garage were a prophecy. This isn't just about his experiences with the record industry, but about the looming threat of restrictions on freedom of speech.
Frank was an uncompromising free speech advocate, and though some of his music was silly or vulgar, he had the principles and intelligence to stand up to the music industry and the government.We could use a dozen more like him.
Just a wild and crazy genius , Frank was just doin' his thing. (No pun intended) Great Friday listen. Glad you're back reacting, L33, we appreciate your honesty. Blessings all. Peace.
Honestly just watch interviews with former band members and how they are still a glow about his music decades later. I think that is always a testament to a great artist.
The guitarcsolos in Keep It Grrasy and Outside Now were from live performances of City Of Tiny Lights that temporarily used the Outside Now riff as accompanimentvin its solo section.
My son was training as a luthier one day his master caught him listening to zappa ......son he said this shit will rot your brain !!! Now he is a recording and live artist way more successful than his former boss and he can repair guitars like a boss
so cool - real heavy / deep playing with some of that stuff. he’s a total ball-buster, and he’s giving shit to the record industry execs and toadies and just generally shitty people. he just did not care if people wanted to be “offended” by him calling out shitty people. he’s a hero - for standing tall… being principled and having integrity. oh heaven forfend… he used words and imagery to depict appetitive, selfish / greedy a-hole people’s shitty behaviors. oh dear… let’s condone shitty people by not calling them out… yeah, *that*’ll serve society well 🙄 thx L33, for showing *your* integrity in playing this rich stuff in the face of your own backlash impacts. seanM
the second part of keep ist greasy is so difficult that Zappa didn't even played it live. Deweezil did it; for sure with Vinnie. ruclips.net/video/vM65Vd4Rfag/видео.html Unfortunatly poor sound quaality
Freaky Frank Fridays are fun fun fun
Frank was a genius and Joe's Garage was my very first encounter with his music.
I was just 14 years old and came across a composition that I had never heard anywhere else. It was all so refreshingly different. Highly complex, polyphonic rhythms alternating with almost shallow light music. In addition, a unique guitar playing that I have never heard from any other guitarist. The charm is the alleged imperfection and rawness of his touch. The guitar comes in like an express train with the handbrake on, seems to get lost in the thicket of bars and yet always finds its way back to Vinnie and Arthur (probably the best rhythm section of all time).
Even today, 45 years later, I still discover new subtleties and come to the conclusion: what a genius.
The lyrics of Joe's Garage were a prophecy. This isn't just about his experiences with the record industry, but about the looming threat of restrictions on freedom of speech.
John Smothers was his bodyguard. His voice was done by Terry Bozzio =)
Frank was an uncompromising free speech advocate, and though some of his music was silly or vulgar, he had the principles and intelligence to stand up to the music industry and the government.We could use a dozen more like him.
Totally agree with you!! Especially now …..
That was a brilliant album. Clearly, I’ve missed out on a lot of FZ over the years. Thanks Lee.
Frank Friday! The third song omg I wasn't prepared.
Just a wild and crazy genius , Frank was just doin' his thing. (No pun intended) Great Friday listen. Glad you're back reacting, L33, we appreciate your honesty. Blessings all. Peace.
Freewill is a concept.
Freedom is concept.
Choices are reality.
This album is insane, seriously… it’s a milestone in music history
Vinnie’s playing on this record is out of this world
To me Outside Now is next level. You can feel the venom of Franks lyrics through Ikes outrageous vocals. And then the guitar solo!! Fantastic!!
Just a real fun LP w. some great music especially at the end.
Great Bass Player !
Honestly just watch interviews with former band members and how they are still a glow about his music decades later. I think that is always a testament to a great artist.
Grande Zappa
Just three songs showing a genius composer and guitarist.
Frank fought against warning labels. Went to congress. No labels.
every cd i bought for years had parental guidance stickers on them. They even put a label on Frank's 'Jazz From Hell' album, which had no lyrics.
@@Ferretbomber Crazy. Inch moves to mile...
I will dwindle off into the twilight realm of my own secret thoughts,,,,
Everything will become clear in Act 3 Lee
The guitarcsolos in Keep It Grrasy and Outside Now were from live performances of City Of Tiny Lights that temporarily used the Outside Now riff as accompanimentvin its solo section.
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I think for some of these songs, Frank put solos from live shows on them.
My favorite song of the whole thing is on Side 5, Packard Goose. The album is a serious trip, right up there with The Lamb for bizarre stories
John Smothers was his bodyguard
Side 4 is my favourite....
This definitely wouldn't be allowed to be made today 😂
Warren Cuccurullo later with DuranDuran (composer of ordinary world, afaik)
My son was training as a luthier one day his master caught him listening to zappa ......son he said this shit will rot your brain !!! Now he is a recording and live artist way more successful than his former boss and he can repair guitars like a boss
Welcome to the Fraternity Brother Lee, of Phi Zappa Krappa. “Thank you sir may I have another.”
so cool - real heavy / deep playing with some of that stuff.
he’s a total ball-buster, and he’s giving shit to the record industry execs and toadies and just generally shitty people. he just did not care if people wanted to be “offended” by him calling out shitty people. he’s a hero - for standing tall… being principled and having integrity.
oh heaven forfend… he used words and imagery to depict appetitive, selfish / greedy a-hole people’s shitty behaviors. oh dear… let’s condone shitty people by not calling them out… yeah, *that*’ll serve society well 🙄
thx L33, for showing *your* integrity in playing this rich stuff in the face of your own backlash impacts.
seanM
the second part of keep ist greasy is so difficult that Zappa didn't even played it live. Deweezil did it; for sure with Vinnie. ruclips.net/video/vM65Vd4Rfag/видео.html Unfortunatly poor sound quaality
The Brain Police would no longer allow FZ today. And the worst: Black Facing.
Thing Fish
Will the Thursday Jimi will come on a another day?
Zappa was such a clear influence on phish. Its plain to hear with these tracks.
This a comment.
I will lie here in a semi-catatonic state / and dream of guitar notes that would irritate /. an executive kinds guy
he's not the best at what he does. He's the only one who does what he does. (paraphrasing a famous saying about Grateful Dead)
"Dat look like dat stuff Freckles lets out once a momph". Can anyone tell me what that means? Asking for a friend
The solo in the last song was the only thing I liked 😢