19 here, I quite literally have NEVER found someone my age who likes or even has ever listened to Zappa. I quite literally will never get why people don’t love the zapp like it’s the most beautifully composed music maybe ever
I think it’s because you can’t just try a little bit of Frank, and then get back to it later… you have to jump in, stay in, and stay focused on what’s happening!! And in my case start studying his work. One of my older friends always played Zappa, but would turn it off when I got there, because he thought i wouldn’t like it! 50 albums and videos later, i ended up teaching him a lot about Frank!!😁✌🏼🎶Frank it up!!!
Here is the thing about Zappa At 19 in 1979 I was a huge fan and guess what? My friends thought I was nuts. Being a ZAPPA fan suggests to me that you have an eclectic taste in music not swayed by the mainstream music. Consider yourself blessed and don't waste any time try to "sell " Zappa to close minded people.
If you listened to this with your eyes closed, you would swear it was FZ and his Mothers circa 75, yes the music is still living, thank you Dweezil for keeping your dad's works alive and breathing, more than thirty years after his voice went silent....
Dweeze is the best thing Frank created. He is a badass like his Dad and he keeps the music alive. Thank you Dweezle, you are a force of positive greatness.
+John Hamilton You have a point. How to compare Frank's musical contribution with his son's incredible effort to learn and keep on playing Frank's music? I hope that he shows us some gems that were never popular or even known by most fans. Now that, apparently, all of his works will be published after Gail's death. What a gal!
+John Hamilton that's a joke, right? Without the Dweez, the music would still be alive. Don't really see anything badass about him, to be honest. The whole show lacks eyebrows, and Dweez never striked me as a great thinker, satirist or someone with a sharp wit.
John Hamilton: Only partially correct I'm afraid. The best thing Frank created, by a million miles, is The UMRK Archives! Which unfortunately is now in the hands of utter muppets! He should have left it to The Smithsonian! Gail Zappa has a lot to answer for! She blew it big time!
In my opinion Dweezil is doing a great job with playing close to FZ's incredible guitar sound. The rest of the band on the other hand sound like they are just playing sheet music. FZ had some extremely unique and creative people in his bands, Dweezil should do the same and care less about playing all the right notes.
I am 68 now... living in 🇩🇪, loved Zappa in youth and still today... my legs don't work proper, my wife passed away 😢and the world is going to hell 👹.... it's not easy in future... 🙏🍀🙏 but this sophisticated and unique music gives me hope, let me cry and strengthens me... Love to all Zappa fans... 😍 Thank you Dweezil.... 👏✌️🎵🎶 🎷🥇🏆😊... such a great show from all... 👍👍👍👍👍
life is much like hell. But I enjoy reading Dante and listen to Zappa same time, and perhaps create a painting. Drager meurtant writes about disturbance, in Edge of Humanity, f.i., all good wishes, DM
Frank might understand and appreciate Dweezle's admiration for his music. But I would think his advice (if he ever offered it) was " find YOUR voice and put it out there". Nevertheless, it's a good thing that Dweezle is sharing his dad's music with younger people who may not come across it otherwise. Dweezle has the best Zappa cover bands ever.
The audio is phenomenal, stereo imaging is nice and deep. Even through cheap earbuds this sounds exquisite. Frank's music never gets old, it just stands out more and more with time.
01:14 Inca Roads 10:03 Can't Afford No Shoes 12:51 Sofa No. 1 15:36 Po-Jama People 22:58 Florentine Pogen 33:22 Evelyn, a Modified Dog 34:33 San Ber'dino 40:37 Andy 47:38 Sofa No. 2 52:25 Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy 1:00:44 Status Back Baby 1:03:35 Big Leg Emma 1:05:29 The Grand Wazoo (w/ band improvisation) 1:29:02 Montana 1:38:55 Baby Snakes 1:40:59 I'm So Cute 1:44:22 Society Pages 1:46:55 Magic Fingers 1:50:55 Son Of Suzy Creamcheese 1:52:29 Who Needs the Peace Corps? 1:55:14 What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body? 1:56:24 My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama 2:01:42 Sinister Footwear 2:14:10 Zomby Woof 2:21:33 Cosmik Debris 2:29:08 Dancin' Fool 2:35:55 Muffin Man
Dweezle is wonderful and I'm glad he is bringing Frank's music to a wider audience. As someone who got to see Frank perform live several times between 1971 and 1980, I am delighted with what ZPZ is doing here--great musicians! They really BRING IT here.
Who came here after the Rick beato interview with Dweezil? Finally had the time to really listen to Zappa.. fucking brilliant and dweezil is carrying the torch..!
Seen Dweez 4 times now in England. And every time he has blown my mind. As his father before him, he doesn't know how much these tunes have affected so many. This is other worldly to many dumb mortals. But for those that know what is involved, it is pure musical bliss. Glad I'm one of those that understand the skills involved.
I've just seen them in Perth, Australia. Knew I would enjoy it but didn't know how deeply it would move me...it's been a while since I was in the Zappa universe. Pure Joy....thank you for this Mr. Dave :-)
I for one have no taste, so that is why I am here, because Frank knew that. Tipper Gores have taste, and they also want to dictate to us tasteless folk who enjoy an occasional python boot, or a sears poncho
Hi ich durfte 1975 das erste mal mit 15 Jahrin Berlin sehen und bin froh das sein Sohn so gut sein können uns schenkt. Danke Familie Zappa für den Ohren Schmaus
These guys have done an amazing job with Franks music, and Dweezle did his dad proud here. Can you tell I'm the biggest Frank Zappa fan on the planet ... lol. I have seen Frank many, many times. Good stuff !!!
You don't know how much I appreciate this, to have a live, contemporary rendering of Frank's genius. I've been around for awhile, but didn't get into Frank until maybe the last five or six years or so, so I never saw him playing live, except from past recordings, of course. And to see it live, as it's happening with GREAT musicians is just a sight to behold and a gem to put into my box of priceless experiences. I knew of Frank growing up, but I was more of a metal guy, so didn't venture out much, but since 2000, when I say the music died, at least for me, RUclips has been a blessing. Since I've rediscovered Frank and gone deep into his catalogue of genius, I've binged. It takes me about 3-4 months to go through his 80 recordings (and RUclips live gems), but when I'm done, I just start over again. Thanks Dweeze and God bless you all. RIP big guy. Love!
+Dave Hamilton Agreed these guys are tight , I've saw 2 versions of The Mothers & then FZ solo nearly a dozen times spanning 30 yrs & other than the antics & banter from guys like flo , Eddie & Frank I prefer the tone Dweezils band uses over the FZ tones,most of the time , as George Duke said I think they play the music better than we did .
I was fortunate enough to see FZ live three times; twice at the Uptown in Chicago '80 & '81 (including the panty quilt tour), and lastly at the Tower in Philly in '88 (on Valentines Day!). It was great every time, especially the last, Frank really played with the audience that evening. All that said, Dweezil is the closest it gets and heir apparent. They do have the benefit of an immense catalog and all the recorded arrangements from which to draw, but to pull it all off so masterfully is the best tribute to FZ I can think of. I think he'd be pleased. Of course the icing on all of this is the improvements in how well it's all captured and presented, even since the 80s. The fidelity of the mix and video are astounding by comparison. It's comforting to know Frank's musical legacy is in good hands.
Edison Girard ah ha ha ha ha the quilt lmfao ,I forgot about that ,idk if they are in the quilt or not but my wife tossed her panties on the stage at every VS concert we attended ,including the last 2 tours ,I've yet to see the quilt in person ,I think I read someplace before there was an internet that Frank never washed any of the panties ,I hope the artist did lol
The Dweez is a great musician, and superb guitarist. He sentenced himself to live in the shadow of his father's giant ouvre in order to do justice to his unique body of work. This takes immense bravery, and an even deeper humility. I bow before this man.
Saw the show in Boston opening for Return To Forever IV... Dweezil and the band held their own. It was a great show featuring music from two of my favorite performers...
I've had the good fortune to see Frank and Dweezil play many times. Frank and his various bands were wonderful back in the day when he was considered eccentric by many pros and fans. Even so his music was timeless and perfect. Dweezil and his various bands play Frank's music, but with a cautionary twist. It's not note for note, and it shouldn't be. His son is interpreting Frank's music with flair and dignity. I've seen ZPZ 12 times all over the world with many different cast members. This is as good as it gets folks. Seeing them, just like Frank in small venues up close and personal is magic. If they ever come to your town..... See them at all costs! Carry on ZPZ!
Seconded ! Saw FZ 4 times at the Montreal Forum Have seen ZPZ 6 times (Montreal 3, Ottawa 2, and Laval 1) All shows blew me away forever ! FZ, DZ, and FZ's music are the best !
Oh my goodness. What refreshing renditions of your dad's songs. Exquisitely put onto stage for our listening pleasure. Some legacy kept alive. Pure joy. Thank you with a truly capital T! ;-)
Having been a lifelong fan of Frank Zappa's music ever since I bought Hot Rats, I love what his son has done and continues to do with this fantastic band. Dweezil's dad would have been proud of him. I must try and see them when they are in the UK next. Martin
That composition with all the different time signatures was something you just don't hear every day. Quite a tribute to his dad. I'm not into life-after-death, but if so Frank would have a smile for that one. Eseil
Just discovered this vid, and I LOVE IT.. THANKS SO MUCH! Big patriot hugs from Austria to all the real Patriots all over the world. For a better world, with all kinds of culture. L&P
Greg Chick I am too. Lump in the throat, goosebumps, the lot! 🤣🤪I haven’t had the pleasure to see Dweezil yet. Will not miss him next time🤞This band nailed it.
Excellent show, well performed. Good to see Dweezil is still doing the Zappa plays Zappa shows. Hope he keeps doing them for years to come. As of 2022, he is now one year older than his Dad when he passed. Scary thing. Frank left us far too soon.
Seen dad 12 times live. Every Halloween in NYC for years. Changed my life, for real. Thru away all my Beatles albums after I heard Peaches at age 13. It’s 53 years and it’s still delicious!! So wonderful to see Dweezil play as good as pops
What amazing experience!! I'm 52, & I still wondering why my parents took the wrong musical tastes🥶. I discovered Frank by myself & I got addicted seriously. He is my Mentor.
What a great concert. Frank, may he rest in piece, must be proud of his son. I have seen almost all Mothers of Invention concerts in Copenhagen since the late 60's and Dweezil lives up to handling that hard legacy. Sorry I missed his last show a month ago here, but I hope they will come back next year.
GREAT GREAT LINE UP of songs . Basically all of One Size Fits... Last time in San Diego, saw Dweezil play the entire Apostrophe album. At the House of Blues it was a great concert. Many of the same players from this video which was cool. My favorite Sheila she plays keys, then grabs a saxophone and belts it out and then, sings, to boot!
Oh well I’m 72 now thanks to all of you pumping out the best content anywhere anytime it all started when I heard The Return of the son of monster magnet 🧲 on Freak Out !! My tiny transistor Radio flung me into the world master FZ 😁👍still listening and laughing and loving it !! Thanks Dweeze!!,
I have never heard a singer that sounds that close to Zappa... I am amazed.... I I saw the show back in 2006... Never seen a better live band since then... BUT These "unknown" band members are amazing....
Dweezil Zappa is an outstanding musician and guitarist too much underrated. He does incredible things without any apparent effort. A real phenomenon in my opinion.
I agree with you ! Dweezil got the music and he can play and get a hot band together to share his Father's legacy to the world........To do this , is love for his Father..... Frank Zappa..!!!!!!! Dweezil thank you for the joy.......Arf ! Arf !!!! 😊
This is Frank's afterlife; there's nothing else like this on earth, so THANK YOU. I was lucky to see the band around the time this show was recorded... one of the best nights of my life.
Wow I have had the privledge of seeing his father 78 times !! I have saw zappa does zappa at the university of Michigan and steve vie and Malmsteen and Joe SatchMo the best show I have ever seen
I got to see Frank once. The "Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life" tour. Yeah, I know. I was one of the few lucky Americans to see that show. Saw Dweezil and Co. on the "Hot Rats" tour. What an extraordinary night. Dweezil is the real deal. I didn't know if anyone would be able to keep Frank's music alive, but the kid's a chip off the old block for sure.
I was lucky enough to see THE BAND FROM UTOPIA in Boulder Co. a couple months after Frank died.and that was outstanding!!.Man, this, is just as good as Tommy, Ike, Chad, Ray and the Fowler bros. were i.m.o. Outstanding, I wish I was there!!!
I am so glad this stayed up and got a thx ;) I researched and its public domain and great PR (Is an 8 gig file to begin with)....I only wanted to help and was in heaven in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom....much better venue than this and was amazing :D
this is amazing. i did watch listen Dweezil long ago, and honestly it did not feel very much captivating, at the time. at the time of this recording, is has been over 20 years since Frank has gone, and Dweezil, still in his footsteps and I must say, he has grown into the giant character of his father. absolutely stunning. such a boy, following the father footsteps, relentlessly and with such energy and pride. he is such an amazing person. i am truly astonished by his endevour. fantastic to see. the world is just so much better place, with Dweezil out there. thank you so much Dweezil !
THey totally rock. Love ya Frank. thank goodness I grew up in the 60's & 70's. saw Frank Zappa in High school and the year after as well. Genius!! thank you for deep post man. wow. Dweezil Yawl Rock Man!!
Omg, so perfect. I listened to Frank Zappa for 20 years, and then I stopped when he died. I never though anyone would ever be able to play his difficult music true. I thank you from the bottom of my soul and regret I never checked, sigh... I am close to 70 now, this was a pain releaf, hehe.
I saw this in the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver BC Canada Nov 29 2015....the band loved the venue and I have seen Beefhreart, King Crimson and the Clash to name a few...world class hall and was just so fun :))))
yes, Don Van Vliet and band two shows at the Commodore, went to both. Gentle Giant, Zwalinul, Crimson, Dregs , ZZ Top - great place with under 800 people.
Haven't seen Dweezil yet, but I saw Frank every year between 1972 and 1984. Great concerts. Any of these people could have played with Frank. He expected perfection, and this lineup provides it.
I love all of the performances on this recording, and especially San Ber'dino, which in my view is one of Frank Zappa's greatest compositions. Dweezil's playing, so well heard, is wonderful. And the keyboard player, whoever he is, is a master.
You said the real thing, man! Dweezil is the leader, the son/sun/man in the center of the system! But what a great band with all them talented musicians! All "musical talented planets"!
hats off to all the techs/engineers/all technical type people who recorded and mixed this. great sounds and a great mix, which is not easy in a) in a live situation and b) with so many moving parts.
I've seen Dweezil four times and took his master guitar class. He is such a classy dude and he represents his father so well. Nonetheless we must recognize his personal skill as a guitarist. He is not derivative; he's unique, just like his father. You put Frank on any top xx list and you have to put Dweezil on it too.
really an extraordinary performance! hats off to all the musicians and their commitment to practice so hard in order to be able to play FZs music! thanks a lot! i particularly like that crazy "odd meter"-part in "The grand wazoo" around 1:20:00 ... ;-)
Saw Frank and the Mothers 3 times and this is really, really good stuff folks. Thank you Dweezil. I'm a senior now and you and your band are on my bucket list.
The way I see it now is that The black page was only a study for Sinister footwear. Kind of a son of the blackpage. Great stuff. Also check out the Bohuslän Big Band on this title. Peace to all you Zappa fans out there!
10:03 Can't Afford No Shoes 12:51 Sofa No. 1 15:36 Po-Jama People 22:58 Florentine Pogen 33:22 Evelyn, a Modified Dog 34:33 San Ber'dino 40:37 Andy 47:38 Sofa No. 2 52:25 Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy 1:00:44 Status Back Baby 1:03:35 Big Leg Emma 1:05:29 The Grand Wazoo (w/ band improvisation) 1:29:02 Montana 1:38:55 Baby Snakes 1:40:59 I'm So Cute 1:44:22 Society Pages 1:46:55 Magic Fingers 1:50:55 Son Of Suzy Creamcheese 1:52:29 Who Needs the Peace Corps? 1:55:14 What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body? 1:56:24 My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama 2:01:42 Sinister Footwear 2:14:10 Zomby Woof 2:21:33 Cosmik Debris 2:29:08 Dancin' Fool 2:35:55 Muffin Man 274
Our local guitar hero who everyone wanted to be friends with so they could pick his brain LOVED Zappa. To a 15 year old in the late 70s who worshipped EVH, I really/really dreaded listening to Zappa. This guy told me it was over my head, complex, hard/impossible to explain, funny but intelligent.. He was RIGHT. Jump to 2023. Now 60, I find Zappa's music interesting, like chocolate/ mint dipped oysters with a dash of grinded up packing styrofoam.
19 here, I quite literally have NEVER found someone my age who likes or even has ever listened to Zappa. I quite literally will never get why people don’t love the zapp like it’s the most beautifully composed music maybe ever
I think it’s because you can’t just try a little bit of Frank, and then get back to it later… you have to jump in, stay in, and stay focused on what’s happening!! And in my case start studying his work. One of my older friends always played Zappa, but would turn it off when I got there, because he thought i wouldn’t like it! 50 albums and videos later, i ended up teaching him a lot about Frank!!😁✌🏼🎶Frank it up!!!
You are lucky, if you already can realize and get it.
I’m 18 and love zappa
Almost 19 and Zappa is my favorite
Here is the thing about Zappa
At 19 in 1979 I was a huge fan and guess what? My friends thought I was nuts.
Being a ZAPPA fan suggests to me that you have an eclectic taste in music not swayed by the mainstream music.
Consider yourself blessed and don't waste any time try to "sell " Zappa to close minded people.
If you listened to this with your eyes closed, you would swear it was FZ and his Mothers circa 75, yes the music is still living, thank you Dweezil for keeping your dad's works alive and breathing, more than thirty years after his voice went silent....
TOI TU N'AS, APPRAMENT, JAMAIS VRAIMENT ÉCOUTÉ LES MOTHERS OF INVENTIONS, AVEC ZAPPA (IL VA DE SOI)
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Dweeze is the best thing Frank created. He is a badass like his Dad and he keeps the music alive. Thank you Dweezle, you are a force of positive greatness.
+John Hamilton
You have a point. How to compare Frank's musical contribution with his son's incredible effort to learn and keep on playing Frank's music?
I hope that he shows us some gems that were never popular or even known by most fans. Now that, apparently, all of his works will be published after Gail's death. What a gal!
+John Hamilton that's a joke, right? Without the Dweez, the music would still be alive. Don't really see anything badass about him, to be honest. The whole show lacks eyebrows, and Dweez never striked me as a great thinker, satirist or someone with a sharp wit.
John Hamilton: Only partially correct I'm afraid. The best thing Frank created, by a million miles, is The UMRK Archives! Which unfortunately is now in the hands of utter muppets! He should have left it to The Smithsonian! Gail Zappa has a lot to answer for! She blew it big time!
In my opinion Dweezil is doing a great job with playing close to FZ's incredible guitar sound. The rest of the band on the other hand sound like they are just playing sheet music. FZ had some extremely unique and creative people in his bands, Dweezil should do the same and care less about playing all the right notes.
negative waves, man
I am 68 now... living in 🇩🇪, loved Zappa in youth and still today... my legs don't work proper, my wife passed away 😢and the world is going to hell 👹.... it's not easy in future... 🙏🍀🙏 but this sophisticated and unique music gives me hope, let me cry and strengthens me... Love to all Zappa fans... 😍
Thank you Dweezil.... 👏✌️🎵🎶
🎷🥇🏆😊... such a great show from all... 👍👍👍👍👍
thats it. greeting from germany tom
Sorry about your hassles dude; let great music ease your pain.
That Zombie Woof and Muffin Man made me shed a tear of joy but also sadness can't explain really. Only FZ can cause such emotions.
life is much like hell. But I enjoy reading Dante and listen to Zappa same time, and perhaps create a painting. Drager meurtant writes about disturbance, in Edge of Humanity, f.i., all good wishes, DM
@@brk932can't exactly explain why I'm crying myself❤
I'm sure. Frank would be very proud of his son. His music is priceless and to hear it performed this well is such a joy.
Not as proud as Joe Biden is of his son HUNTER
@@tm1180lame...way lame.
Frank might understand and appreciate Dweezle's admiration for his music. But I would think his advice (if he ever offered it) was " find YOUR voice and put it out there". Nevertheless, it's a good thing that Dweezle is sharing his dad's music with younger people who may not come across it otherwise.
Dweezle has the best Zappa cover bands ever.
@@spankduncan1114He did put out his own music. It's clear that this is what he enjoys doing.
And didn't He have to go to court with His siblings to do it?
Nobel Prize for Dweezil...for bringing intelligent music to the human being !
I'm not a religious person but I thank God every day that Dweezil honors Frank and his music by keeping it alive and well.
Do you know how nonsensical your comment actually is?🤦♂️
Holly shit!!!! 4,807 likes and 0 dislikes. Faith in humankind restored. Sublime!!!
the sound engineer did a really great job
Clean, strong, balanced, with the emphasis on the guitar, perfect.
Stumbled across this "opus" last night and stayed up into the wee hours with it. Amazing musicianship for amazing music.
I'am 75. Still tears coming up with this guitarsolo (dad and son)
Took 3 years to see this probably cuz I sleep in a phone booth . Glad to see franks music still out here. Play wtf you want to
The audio is phenomenal, stereo imaging is nice and deep. Even through cheap earbuds this sounds exquisite. Frank's music never gets old, it just stands out more and more with time.
Yup, and the chip didn't fall far from the tree, this kid rocks! As for the SQ it's well above standard for RUclips, considering it's a lossy format.
Off the charts, Frank would be beaming. Dweez has become so technically excellent on guitar it's stunning. What a great tribute to Dad.
01:14 Inca Roads
10:03 Can't Afford No Shoes
12:51 Sofa No. 1
15:36 Po-Jama People
22:58 Florentine Pogen
33:22 Evelyn, a Modified Dog
34:33 San Ber'dino
40:37 Andy
47:38 Sofa No. 2
52:25 Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy
1:00:44 Status Back Baby
1:03:35 Big Leg Emma
1:05:29 The Grand Wazoo (w/ band improvisation)
1:29:02 Montana
1:38:55 Baby Snakes
1:40:59 I'm So Cute
1:44:22 Society Pages
1:46:55 Magic Fingers
1:50:55 Son Of Suzy Creamcheese
1:52:29 Who Needs the Peace Corps?
1:55:14 What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body?
1:56:24 My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama
2:01:42 Sinister Footwear
2:14:10 Zomby Woof
2:21:33 Cosmik Debris
2:29:08 Dancin' Fool
2:35:55 Muffin Man
+Groucho Zappa thanks!
+Groucho, Zappa & Pink Floyd burning man picture, thanx for the useful info to go back and re-enjoy the concert :)
+Groucho Zappa Absolute legend
I like the screen name...Frank always reminded me of Groucho!
Gracias
Dweezle is wonderful and I'm glad he is bringing Frank's music to a wider audience. As someone who got to see Frank perform live several times between 1971 and 1980, I am delighted with what ZPZ is doing here--great musicians! They really BRING IT here.
I went to this concert when I was 13, it was really a great time. I cheered when Dweezil introduced Status Back Baby I can hear myself
Maddy 13 and Zappa fan. Great the future is now
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you lucky hot chick, i love you !
Who came here after the Rick beato interview with Dweezil? Finally had the time to really listen to Zappa.. fucking brilliant and dweezil is carrying the torch..!
Seen Dweez 4 times now in England. And every time he has blown my mind. As his father before him, he doesn't know how much these tunes have affected so many. This is other worldly to many dumb mortals. But for those that know what is involved, it is pure musical bliss. Glad I'm one of those that understand the skills involved.
NMBrock and GDuke both said Dweezil is a fantastic musician and does justice to his father’s legacy, hoping he’s coming to UK next year ❤🎸🤞
Sublime.
I am so happy all the hungry freaks enjoyed this....your comments give me smiles....we are the good people with taste :D
I've just seen them in Perth, Australia. Knew I would enjoy it but didn't know how deeply it would move me...it's been a while since I was in the Zappa universe. Pure Joy....thank you for this Mr. Dave :-)
Some of us have refined tastes too.
She was my steady date til she put on weight 😂
I take exception to this. I am a creep with no taste!
I for one have no taste, so that is why I am here, because Frank knew that. Tipper Gores have taste, and they also want to dictate to us tasteless folk who enjoy an occasional python boot, or a sears poncho
Hi ich durfte 1975 das erste mal mit 15 Jahrin Berlin sehen und bin froh das sein Sohn so gut sein können uns schenkt. Danke Familie Zappa für den Ohren Schmaus
These guys have done an amazing job with Franks music, and Dweezle did his dad proud here. Can you tell I'm the biggest Frank Zappa fan on the planet ... lol. I have seen Frank many, many times. Good stuff !!!
You don't know how much I appreciate this, to have a live, contemporary rendering of Frank's genius. I've been around for awhile, but didn't get into Frank until maybe the last five or six years or so, so I never saw him playing live, except from past recordings, of course. And to see it live, as it's happening with GREAT musicians is just a sight to behold and a gem to put into my box of priceless experiences. I knew of Frank growing up, but I was more of a metal guy, so didn't venture out much, but since 2000, when I say the music died, at least for me, RUclips has been a blessing. Since I've rediscovered Frank and gone deep into his catalogue of genius, I've binged. It takes me about 3-4 months to go through his 80 recordings (and RUclips live gems), but when I'm done, I just start over again. Thanks Dweeze and God bless you all. RIP big guy. Love!
+Frankincensed anyone who has seen Frank ( I have 6 times) will tell you how genius and well played this is...no question.
+Dave Hamilton Agreed these guys are tight , I've saw 2 versions of The Mothers & then FZ solo nearly a dozen times spanning 30 yrs & other than the antics & banter from guys like flo , Eddie & Frank I prefer the tone Dweezils band uses over the FZ tones,most of the time , as George Duke said I think they play the music better than we did .
Was fortunate enough to see Frank at the Tower Theatre in Philly, a few times...
I was fortunate enough to see FZ live three times; twice at the Uptown in Chicago '80 & '81 (including the panty quilt tour), and lastly at the Tower in Philly in '88 (on Valentines Day!). It was great every time, especially the last, Frank really played with the audience that evening.
All that said, Dweezil is the closest it gets and heir apparent. They do have the benefit of an immense catalog and all the recorded arrangements from which to draw, but to pull it all off so masterfully is the best tribute to FZ I can think of. I think he'd be pleased.
Of course the icing on all of this is the improvements in how well it's all captured and presented, even since the 80s. The fidelity of the mix and video are astounding by comparison. It's comforting to know Frank's musical legacy is in good hands.
Edison Girard ah ha ha ha ha the quilt lmfao ,I forgot about that ,idk if they are in the quilt or not but my wife tossed her panties on the stage at every VS concert we attended ,including the last 2 tours ,I've yet to see the quilt in person ,I think I read someplace before there was an internet that Frank never washed any of the panties ,I hope the artist did lol
The Dweez is a great musician, and superb guitarist. He sentenced himself to live in the shadow of his father's giant ouvre in order to do justice to his unique body of work. This takes immense bravery, and an even deeper humility. I bow before this man.
Saw the show in Boston opening for Return To Forever IV... Dweezil and the band held their own. It was a great show featuring music from two of my favorite performers...
Your dad was brilliant. Thank you for your contribution. You are brilliant like your father.
I've had the good fortune to see Frank and Dweezil play many times. Frank and his various bands were wonderful back in the day when he was considered eccentric by many pros and fans. Even so his music was timeless and perfect. Dweezil and his various bands play Frank's music, but with a cautionary twist. It's not note for note, and it shouldn't be. His son is interpreting Frank's music with flair and dignity. I've seen ZPZ 12 times all over the world with many different cast members. This is as good as it gets folks. Seeing them, just like Frank in small venues up close and personal is magic. If they ever come to your town..... See them at all costs! Carry on ZPZ!
Seconded !
Saw FZ 4 times at the Montreal Forum
Have seen ZPZ 6 times (Montreal 3, Ottawa 2, and Laval 1)
All shows blew me away forever !
FZ, DZ, and FZ's music are the best !
Now coming to Centerville Hot Rats ZPZ. End of February, 2020 in Austin, Texas.
The Zappa name will always be synonymous with professional quality. Thank You for posting.
This is spot on.... ty Frankl would be proud..son
Oh my goodness. What refreshing renditions of your dad's songs. Exquisitely put onto stage for our listening pleasure. Some legacy kept alive. Pure joy. Thank you with a truly capital T! ;-)
Having been a lifelong fan of Frank Zappa's music ever since I bought Hot Rats, I love what his son has done and continues to do with this fantastic band. Dweezil's dad would have been proud of him. I must try and see them when they are in the UK next. Martin
Dweezil is a legend in his own right. His own domain. Love hin for performing the music of my youth! Thanks a lot! Love it!❤❤❤
That composition with all the different time signatures was something you just don't hear every day. Quite a tribute to his dad. I'm not into life-after-death, but if so Frank would have a smile for that one. Eseil
Wow those guys put out on one hell of a show - fantastico.
This band is awesome, musical perfection. But I still miss the voices of Frank, Ike Willis,Ray White, Tommy Mars....
+Kolonel Briket Robert Martin....
Dweezil's band is great but it will never replace the Frank Zappa Band
Kermit Weeks
True that, but Carolina HE is well sung
Napoleon Murphy Brock
Any 6 people that can play that set are way more talented than we think... Yep. just watched it again, Wow what a great Show... FZ everyday
Yep
The most talented band of the past few decades by far
Just discovered this vid, and I LOVE IT.. THANKS SO MUCH! Big patriot hugs from Austria to all the real Patriots all over the world. For a better world, with all kinds of culture. L&P
OMG, I am almost crying, 1 20 to 125 is mindlessly blissfully and a blessed relief, I have now a new favorite Zappa recording...
+Greg Chick Yay....was the whole point....glad you enjoyed as much as me :)
+Dave Hamilton greg@ramonasplumber.com is my e mail, send a file of this?
the grand wazoo'll do that to you!
Greg Chick I am too. Lump in the throat, goosebumps, the lot! 🤣🤪I haven’t had the pleasure to see Dweezil yet. Will not miss him next time🤞This band nailed it.
Just awesome 🤩
This is an excelent concert with a perfectly tight performance by the musicians, i love it :D
yeah, the level of skill and pure musicianship is extraordinary. Bless and love all True players-of-instruments !
I was THERE!!! Damn im glad theres good footage of this performance
Excellent show, well performed. Good to see Dweezil is still doing the Zappa plays Zappa shows. Hope he keeps doing them for years to come. As of 2022, he is now one year older than his Dad when he passed. Scary thing. Frank left us far too soon.
Seen dad 12 times live. Every Halloween in NYC for years. Changed my life, for real. Thru away all my Beatles albums after I heard Peaches at age 13. It’s 53 years and it’s still delicious!! So wonderful to see Dweezil play as good as pops
What amazing experience!! I'm 52, & I still wondering why my parents took the wrong musical tastes🥶. I discovered Frank by myself & I got addicted seriously. He is my Mentor.
What a great concert. Frank, may he rest in piece, must be proud of his son. I have seen almost all Mothers of Invention concerts in Copenhagen since the late 60's and Dweezil lives up to handling that hard legacy. Sorry I missed his last show a month ago here, but I hope they will come back next year.
GREAT GREAT LINE UP of songs . Basically all of One Size Fits...
Last time in San Diego, saw Dweezil play the entire Apostrophe album. At the House of Blues it was a great concert. Many of the same players from this video which was cool. My favorite Sheila she plays keys, then grabs a saxophone and belts it out and then, sings, to boot!
Oh well I’m 72 now thanks to all of you pumping out the best content anywhere anytime it all started when I heard The Return of the son of monster magnet 🧲 on Freak Out !! My tiny transistor Radio flung me into the world master FZ 😁👍still listening and laughing and loving it !! Thanks Dweeze!!,
I have never heard a singer that sounds that close to Zappa... I am amazed.... I I saw the show back in 2006... Never seen a better live band since then... BUT These "unknown" band members are amazing....
I bought better headphones... Now everything sounds 10x better... F*** yall
Dweezil Zappa is an outstanding musician and guitarist too much underrated. He does incredible things without any apparent effort. A real phenomenon in my opinion.
I agree with you ! Dweezil got the music and he can play and get a hot band together to share his Father's legacy to the world........To do this , is love for his Father..... Frank Zappa..!!!!!!! Dweezil thank you for the joy.......Arf ! Arf !!!! 😊
I was there and it was great.
This is Frank's afterlife; there's nothing else like this on earth, so THANK YOU. I was lucky to see the band around the time this show was recorded... one of the best nights of my life.
Wow I have had the privledge of seeing his father 78 times !! I have saw zappa does zappa at the university of Michigan and steve vie and Malmsteen and Joe SatchMo the best show I have ever seen
I imagine how much this guys practice and rehearse all those parts, its amazing the dedication they have, thank you for making zappa music live.
Dweezil has ALL his dads recordings...Frank purchased all the tapes back from the record companies before he died!
I got to see Frank once. The "Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life" tour.
Yeah, I know. I was one of the few lucky Americans to see that show.
Saw Dweezil and Co. on the "Hot Rats" tour.
What an extraordinary night. Dweezil is the real deal.
I didn't know if anyone would be able to keep Frank's music alive, but the kid's a chip off the old block for sure.
I was lucky enough to see THE BAND FROM UTOPIA in Boulder Co. a couple months after Frank died.and that was outstanding!!.Man, this, is just as good as Tommy, Ike, Chad, Ray and the Fowler bros. were i.m.o. Outstanding, I wish I was there!!!
Btw, it was something else to see Chad Wackerman flip through pages of drum notation while beating the crap out of his kit!!
I am so glad this stayed up and got a thx ;) I researched and its public domain and great PR (Is an 8 gig file to begin with)....I only wanted to help and was in heaven in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom....much better venue than this and was amazing :D
Thanx for posting sir. You are awesome my friend.
+Dave Hamilton Great share; this is one killer show!
+Dave Hamilton I didn't understand anything before ..."I only wanted to help"... Thanks for the post!
what location was this show at? i was at the ogden show in denver
Pretty sure it's the HoB in Dallas, which Yahoo did a live stream.
this is amazing. i did watch listen Dweezil long ago, and honestly it did not feel very much captivating, at the time.
at the time of this recording, is has been over 20 years since Frank has gone, and Dweezil, still in his footsteps and I must say, he has grown into the giant character of his father. absolutely stunning.
such a boy, following the father footsteps, relentlessly and with such energy and pride. he is such an amazing person. i am truly astonished by his endevour. fantastic to see. the world is just so much better place, with Dweezil out there. thank you so much Dweezil !
This is great music.i"m happy to hear Dweezil keeping his Dad"s music alive.
I was there. Great Show!
THey totally rock. Love ya Frank. thank goodness I grew up in the 60's & 70's. saw Frank Zappa in High school and the year after as well. Genius!! thank you for deep post man. wow. Dweezil Yawl Rock Man!!
When the London Symphony Orchestra does your stuff, trust and believe, you are being acknowledged!
YOU can higher THE LSO. All it takes is money. From what Frank said in his liner notes and interviews, he didn't quite get his money's worth.
possibly the best you tube have ever watched. Frank would be very proud of his son.
Omg, so perfect. I listened to Frank Zappa for 20 years, and then I stopped when he died. I never though anyone would ever be able to play his difficult music true. I thank you from the bottom of my soul and regret I never checked, sigh... I am close to 70 now, this was a pain releaf, hehe.
I might add I am crying, lol...
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I saw this in the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver BC Canada Nov 29 2015....the band loved the venue and I have seen Beefhreart, King Crimson and the Clash to name a few...world class hall and was just so fun :))))
yes, Don Van Vliet and band two shows at the Commodore, went to both. Gentle Giant, Zwalinul, Crimson, Dregs , ZZ Top - great place with under 800 people.
I saw Dweezil and his amazing gang two days ago in Stockholm/Sweden. If you like music you´re in the right place. Frank Zappa`s music lives!
Absolutely fucking astonishingly awesome.
Thanks, man.
Dweezil et-al are legendary.
Frank was pure genius
This is something I've been waiting for. DWeazel has captured my attention for a while now. He just keeps amazing me.
WOW. This is amazing. I wished I'd seen Frank live. Hats off to you Dweezel Amazing job. kick ass musicians
Haven't seen Dweezil yet, but I saw Frank every year between 1972 and 1984. Great concerts. Any of these people could have played with Frank. He expected perfection, and this lineup provides it.
Spitze gespielt! Voller Respekt für FRANK von seinem Sohn. Ich liebe Euch, ZAPPA Comminity...
I love all of the performances on this recording, and especially San Ber'dino, which in my view is one of Frank Zappa's greatest compositions. Dweezil's playing, so well heard, is wonderful. And the keyboard player, whoever he is, is a master.
Why do the keyboard players never get any press (or the girls, for that matter!)
I was at that show, phenomenal.
Mighty in awe, in many ways, of Dweezil Zappa and his crew. Proud, my god, of them too.
I love all of Dweezils musicians, but this particular crew is outstanding.
You said the real thing, man! Dweezil is the leader, the son/sun/man in the center of the system!
But what a great band with all them talented musicians! All "musical talented planets"!
Congrats Dweeze, all the musicians you chose are wonderful! The whole group is perfect!!!
Encore un Excellente prestation du fils Zappa Dweezil ...
Thank you Zappas, all of you, my life has been better because of the feeling aroused, excited, and plouked...
HECK I DO APPRECIATE THIS MUSIC....HE WAS GREAT !!!!! I
I'm enjoying this immensely! You guys are the best.
Is it me, or is this insanely good...dare I say almost as good as Make a jazz noise here...
I saw these guys live a few years back in Belgium in a small little venue. Great experience and a great tribute to Frank.
hats off to all the techs/engineers/all technical type people who recorded and mixed this. great sounds and a great mix, which is not easy in a) in a live situation and b) with so many moving parts.
Axe-FX very impressive btw...absolutely ridiculous how far modelling has come
yeah shoutout to the techie who totally fumbled Dweez`s sound at the beginning.
I've seen Dweezil four times and took his master guitar class. He is such a classy dude and he represents his father so well. Nonetheless we must recognize his personal skill as a guitarist. He is not derivative; he's unique, just like his father. You put Frank on any top xx list and you have to put Dweezil on it too.
Like father like son ! It's great
Awesome! Thank you Dweezil and gang. You all rock !!!
I got to see his dad 5 times and every show was amazing he was the best guitar player I think
really an extraordinary performance! hats off to all the musicians and their commitment to practice so hard in order to be able to play FZs music! thanks a lot!
i particularly like that crazy "odd meter"-part in "The grand wazoo" around 1:20:00 ... ;-)
Got so wrapped up in the son's ability, I posted twice! Fantastic
Love you and you're family D
Carry on!
Dweeze knows exactly what Zappa fans want. He really plays Zappa. Its perfect.
Saw Frank and the Mothers 3 times and this is really, really good stuff folks. Thank you Dweezil. I'm a senior now and you and your band are on my bucket list.
I don't understand the logic, ability, idea, execution with such ease and grace this is truly mind-boggling
Fantastic. I saw the tour in Richmond, VA. What great video coverage and audio!
I love U Dwizeel. You are incredible
The way I see it now is that The black page was only a study for Sinister footwear. Kind of a son of the blackpage. Great stuff.
Also check out the Bohuslän Big Band on this title. Peace to all you Zappa fans out there!
Best Setlist ever! Can't get better than this
Scheila Gonzalez.....I want one!! :)
+Sonno Billi i want one just like that!!!!
And she has a deeper voice than I do! How utterly sexy.
amazing !!! I was in Paris ..... thanks for genius !!!!!!!
Dweezil Solos:
Inca Roads : 3:17
Pojama People 18:00
Florentine Pogen : 28:08
Andy 43:10 45:56
Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy 56:09
Montana 1:30:58
My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama 1:59:07
Zomby Woof 2:16:31
Cosmik Debris 2:23:47
Dancin' Fool 2:34:38
Muffin Man 2:37:23
this is what i was looking for. thank you for your time
Never had the chance to see Frank. I have seen Dweezil over 5 times every time he played in my area.
10:03 Can't Afford No Shoes
12:51 Sofa No. 1
15:36 Po-Jama People
22:58 Florentine Pogen
33:22 Evelyn, a Modified Dog
34:33 San Ber'dino
40:37 Andy
47:38 Sofa No. 2
52:25 Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy
1:00:44 Status Back Baby
1:03:35 Big Leg Emma
1:05:29 The Grand Wazoo (w/ band improvisation)
1:29:02 Montana
1:38:55 Baby Snakes
1:40:59 I'm So Cute
1:44:22 Society Pages
1:46:55 Magic Fingers
1:50:55 Son Of Suzy Creamcheese
1:52:29 Who Needs the Peace Corps?
1:55:14 What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body?
1:56:24 My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama
2:01:42 Sinister Footwear
2:14:10 Zomby Woof
2:21:33 Cosmik Debris
2:29:08 Dancin' Fool
2:35:55 Muffin Man
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Our local guitar hero who everyone wanted to be friends with so they could pick his brain LOVED Zappa. To a 15 year old in the late 70s who worshipped EVH, I really/really dreaded listening to Zappa. This guy told me it was over my head, complex, hard/impossible to explain, funny but intelligent.. He was RIGHT. Jump to 2023. Now 60, I find Zappa's music interesting, like chocolate/ mint dipped oysters with a dash of grinded up packing styrofoam.