That is very well put. I often reflect on how his humour was evident not just lyrically but melodically, instrumentally, rhythmically and harmonically. I miss Frank.
Thanks for the correction, I think the word Dacron is possibly used more in the USA than in the UK. To be honest, I had never heard the word used in the UK. I will endeavour to pronounce it correctly next time.
I want to thank you for your excellent work! I’m a composer, and I have to admit that your videos have helped me better understand some aspects of Zappa. For example, thanks to you I used-for the first time-the procedure called “isomelism.” I hope you will make videos on songs like _Jazz From Hell_ (1986) or _Piano_ (1993)!
I really enjoyed your video a lot! I also found it insightful in a way that I have not ever heard someone explain Frank's music. Thank you for creating it.
im a self taught musician with no formal music education but ive taken the time to watch so many music theory videos i think im starting to understand what people are saying...at least to a certain extent
Love your channel, I'd been waiting for someone to do some in-depth analysis of Zappa's music as you're doing. Thank you so much !!! Could you ever consider doing an analysis of a single piece such as revised music for guitar and low budget orchestra ?
Thank you so much for doing this. I have been waiting for analysis like this for years. Frank's creativity and knowledge of music is unparalleled. I am going to study this video a lot, I want to incorporate this kind of composition technique to my own music. I look forward to exploring your channel more. I would also like to point out that Dacron is a trade-name for a polyester fiber manufactured by DuPont, and is pronounced "dack ron".
@@ChananHanspal You are so polite ! I come back to this video from time to time. It mesmerizes me. It's the only analysis of it's type that I have seen anywhere. The funny thing is, if I were to get my brain around how to make music like this, I would just think I was being derivative of Frank. But, whenever I make music and show it to a non-musician, they always say " oh, that sounds like so-n-so". I guess at this point in history, everything is derivative. You Chanan have this knowledge, you should use it. The brief bit about Frank's father's mathematical tables and his incorporation of it into his music is absolute pure gold. Frank loved his parents, that much is obvious. And I remember that when he was on his death-bed he spoke about how he wished he had spent more time with his family. I love that man, his beautiful mind. I know of no greater genius that has ever lived than he. He was a PHD master of musical knowledge, everyone else is in Kindergarten ( yes, I am referencing a bit the I-want-a-garden thing, lol ). Thank you so much Chanan for these rare insights. The tools available to the average bedroom musician now are close to the level that Frank's Synclavier were capable of. My god, I just got the latest Protools and the free Kontakt sampler. Some of the instruments for it are so amazing. I'm saving up to buy the Cremona Quartet, if somebody that knew what they were doing with this fantastic collection were to use it optimally, you would not be able to tell the difference between that and a real string quartet performing whatever music. Furthermore, I am hopeful that there will be a new breed of music makers that will use these tools not with easy tricks and short-cut tools, but with the kind of knowledge that is discussed here to combine notes and rhythm in a way that AI cannot do, that hasn't been done much before. I don't remember who said it, but collage is the artform of the 20th century still holds true, Frank certainly followed that esthetic. Finally, as if I haven't gone on long enough, as usual, I would like to link to this young composer, Austin Kobylarczyk, whose music I came across because of his analysis of Hindemith ( who I became interested in because some of his compositions were on a CD I bought with later Stravinsky and Bartok compositions, which Zappa piqued my interest in years ago) that I think is very good and impressive that in this day and age it is exciting when a young person has a passion for composing music like this. ruclips.net/video/IzRu70YdIMU/видео.html&lc=UgwTkvAhUHYnUp82Kkx4AaABAg.ABufbS6L5dSAC-QcPhvRMz
that's an interesting analysis. It makes a lot of his music start to seem like an attempt to break free from music, as it were :) This is less crazy than it seems if you consider that it was written in the era of Cage and Reich, to say nothing of the Usual Suspects.
Idiot question: Isn't this what Approximate is all about? The way I understood it, Zappa created a interval+pitch template and the players choose which notes to use.
"Dacron is a registered trade name for a polyester fiber made by DuPont. Dacron is especially known for its durability, consistency, and quality." and tacky 70s clothing.
Thanks for the correction, I think the word Dacron is possibly used more in the USA than in the UK. To be honest, I had never heard the word used in the UK. I will endeavour to pronounce it correctly next time.
Yes, and it was clothing that was worn by rather square people, therein lies the humor in the title. I don't think Frank would be caught dead or alive in Dacron. Your channel is brilliant, by the way. Enjoy it.
Many thanks Curtis. Yes, you're not the first person to point that out, I think the word is used more in the USA than here in the UK, I'll endeavour to pronounce correctly in future.
Zappa's music is subtle, complex, somehow a challenge; and at the same time funny and captivating. A real treasure.
That is very well put. I often reflect on how his humour was evident not just lyrically but melodically, instrumentally, rhythmically and harmonically. I miss Frank.
Thank you so much! There's definitely a lack of competent analysis of Frank's music here on RUclips.
Excellent, impressive analysis. Thank you for sharing your talent and insight
I’ve been listening to Frank for 40 years. You have opened up for me a whole new way to see the structure in his music. Much obliged!
You came in late 😂
Its "DAcron," emphasis on the first syllable. Dacron is a trade name for a woven form of PETE, the plastic used to make disposable water bottles.
Thanks for the correction, I think the word Dacron is possibly used more in the USA than in the UK. To be honest, I had never heard the word used in the UK. I will endeavour to pronounce it correctly next time.
I want to thank you for your excellent work!
I’m a composer, and I have to admit that your videos have helped me better understand some aspects of Zappa.
For example, thanks to you I used-for the first time-the procedure called “isomelism.”
I hope you will make videos on songs like _Jazz From Hell_ (1986) or _Piano_ (1993)!
Yes yes yes more of these please mate. I hope you're well buddy.
New insights in the music of FZ. Thx 🙏
A minute in and Im already learning.great video
More Zappa content please 🙏
Bravo... Thank you. My understanding of Everything Is Always, is made clearer by your discussion...(and how the melody thing came to be...sometimes).
This video is extraordinary, really excellent. It made me so happy. Amazing job.
Fascinating and captivating analysis thanks Chanan, I'm not sure I've seen anyone do this as yet with Frank's music in such detail....
Thank you!
I'm pretty sure Dweezil has a good grasp of most of it.😉
Brilliant, Chanan,
Bert
I really enjoyed your video a lot!
I also found it insightful in a way that I have not ever heard someone explain Frank's music.
Thank you for creating it.
Frank Zappa - I miss him so much🤗
Thanks for sharing your expertise Chanan. I would love to see a series of these!
Very informative, thanks! Great stuff
Thank you.
Thanks for the vids on Zappa techniques...great stuff!
4:14 Dacron was a synthetic fiber in the 60s and 70s. Like Polyester.
So Thankfull for your work..just incredible ..Awesome Thank you
Outstanding channel. I just subscribed. Thanks.
im a self taught musician with no formal music education but ive taken the time to watch so many music theory videos i think im starting to understand what people are saying...at least to a certain extent
Well done, thank you.
Love your channel, I'd been waiting for someone to do some in-depth analysis of Zappa's music as you're doing. Thank you so much !!! Could you ever consider doing an analysis of a single piece such as revised music for guitar and low budget orchestra ?
Many thanks! For single piece analyses, you might be interested in this: www.academia.edu/31660102/Frank_Zappa_and_the_Orchestra_Question_pdf
Unbelievable music analysis here
Great analysis! thank you a lot!! Chanan
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
Very nice from you !!! Thx and best Regards from f''ing Germany
Thank you so much for doing this. I have been waiting for analysis like this for years. Frank's creativity and knowledge of music is unparalleled. I am going to study this video a lot, I want to incorporate this kind of composition technique to my own music. I look forward to exploring your channel more. I would also like to point out that Dacron is a trade-name for a polyester fiber manufactured by DuPont, and is pronounced "dack ron".
Thanks Ryan, also thanks for the heads up on Dacron, I'll pronounce it properly next time.
@@ChananHanspal You are so polite ! I come back to this video from time to time. It mesmerizes me. It's the only analysis of it's type that I have seen anywhere. The funny thing is, if I were to get my brain around how to make music like this, I would just think I was being derivative of Frank. But, whenever I make music and show it to a non-musician, they always say " oh, that sounds like so-n-so". I guess at this point in history, everything is derivative. You Chanan have this knowledge, you should use it. The brief bit about Frank's father's mathematical tables and his incorporation of it into his music is absolute pure gold. Frank loved his parents, that much is obvious. And I remember that when he was on his death-bed he spoke about how he wished he had spent more time with his family. I love that man, his beautiful mind. I know of no greater genius that has ever lived than he. He was a PHD master of musical knowledge, everyone else is in Kindergarten ( yes, I am referencing a bit the I-want-a-garden thing, lol ). Thank you so much Chanan for these rare insights. The tools available to the average bedroom musician now are close to the level that Frank's Synclavier were capable of. My god, I just got the latest Protools and the free Kontakt sampler. Some of the instruments for it are so amazing. I'm saving up to buy the Cremona Quartet, if somebody that knew what they were doing with this fantastic collection were to use it optimally, you would not be able to tell the difference between that and a real string quartet performing whatever music. Furthermore, I am hopeful that there will be a new breed of music makers that will use these tools not with easy tricks and short-cut tools, but with the kind of knowledge that is discussed here to combine notes and rhythm in a way that AI cannot do, that hasn't been done much before. I don't remember who said it, but collage is the artform of the 20th century still holds true, Frank certainly followed that esthetic. Finally, as if I haven't gone on long enough, as usual, I would like to link to this young composer, Austin Kobylarczyk, whose music I came across because of his analysis of Hindemith ( who I became interested in because some of his compositions were on a CD I bought with later Stravinsky and Bartok compositions, which Zappa piqued my interest in years ago) that I think is very good and impressive that in this day and age it is exciting when a young person has a passion for composing music like this. ruclips.net/video/IzRu70YdIMU/видео.html&lc=UgwTkvAhUHYnUp82Kkx4AaABAg.ABufbS6L5dSAC-QcPhvRMz
You Sir are a true scholar....😸
Excellent! Thank you.
Brilliant 👏
Great work!
Good video, thanks!
Great job!
love it!!
Thank you!
that's an interesting analysis. It makes a lot of his music start to seem like an attempt to break free from music, as it were :) This is less crazy than it seems if you consider that it was written in the era of Cage and Reich, to say nothing of the Usual Suspects.
Soundtrack of the TV series, Outer Limits.
Hey man. Where's the best place to go for zappa scores? I'd love to do some reading.
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Envelopes..?
How do you go
Idiot question: Isn't this what Approximate is all about? The way I understood it, Zappa created a interval+pitch template and the players choose which notes to use.
He always had a cigarette :/
"Dacron is a registered trade name for a polyester fiber made by DuPont. Dacron is especially known for its durability, consistency, and quality." and tacky 70s clothing.
Thanks for the correction, I think the word Dacron is possibly used more in the USA than in the UK. To be honest, I had never heard the word used in the UK. I will endeavour to pronounce it correctly next time.
Yes, and it was clothing that was worn by rather square people, therein lies the humor in the title. I don't think Frank would be caught dead or alive in Dacron. Your channel is brilliant, by the way. Enjoy it.
@@SOALNightLive Many thanks!
Good Sir, you are killin it. But...lol.... its pronounced Bob from DAAY-cron ... it's not a French village..hahaha..arf arf
Many thanks Curtis. Yes, you're not the first person to point that out, I think the word is used more in the USA than here in the UK, I'll endeavour to pronounce correctly in future.
too many numbers
This is just for the _initiated._
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