I saw Dweezel play this tune live, by the end of the number he was crying ...then after a pause he apologized for getting emotional ....this song is that powerful.
I am going through the toughest breakup in my life and this song makes me cry everyday. It’s the perfect song for finality, farewells, ends and breakups. Let’s be alive. Let’s feel life and the human experience more than ever through this very best of Frank. Long live the King. This cover is exceptional. Thanks for sharing.
As great as Al doing "Race With Devil on Spanish Highway" or "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant" is, when done right, a guitar player can kill ya with just a few notes and nice tone.
Frank Zappa had said on a few occasions, most recently shortly before his passing but also many years earlier while still quite alive that he didn't care if he was remembered at all. Seeing his music being performed by many different orchestras and young people who weren't around in his lifetime is testament that he will, and is, indeed, being remembered greatly.
On another RUclips video, a musical band of mostly young millenials were playing another Zappa composition. The thing that struck me most was the joy in their faces as they played this rather difficult piece.
He also said that he didn't want anyone performing this particular song, because it's become such a signature piece of his. I wonder how they got permission?
This is exactly what I'm thinking. I'm glad some younger orchestras play his music. In this special case they might practise to get used to uncommon metres.
I can't imagine anyone close to FZ can be against a performance of this kind of level. BTW even his son Dweezil played this song in concert during recent tours in which he is keeping his father's music very much alive!
Would Frank be proud? Didn't he indicate that no one else was supposed to play this except Dweezil Zappa, or am I wrong? Or did he mean no one else was supposed to record it?
I'm with you Attilio on this. From all I know of Zappa, which is obviously much less than his wife Gail, he would know better than to believe it would be possible to keep people from wanting to play such wonderful music. This I know, he said 'Music is the best'. Someone who respects music that much would want no restrictions on who could play and enjoy his music. If music isn't played, it dies. That's my opinion at least. Thanks for uploading this as well! Enjoyed every moment!!
A composer like Frank Zappa, also known as Mother Superior :-) comes along only once in a few hundred years. The great classical composers were inventive also. Imagine if Beethoven or Mozart had access to an electric guitar, effects and a recording studio. Maybe they'd sound like Zappa. But probably not. Frank's music came in the beginning of the sixties, a time of massive social explosion. He lived in LA where he had the license to do what he wanted. I first listened to Uncle Meat in 1969 in Bogota, Colombia in 10th grade Spanish class during show and tell. Thank you, Nancy U. for bringing in that record. First time I heard it I thought it sucked the big one. That opinion didn't last long. I have never been the same person since, thank you FZ. Frank continues to record everything and will be releasing more albums for ever!
Dear Stefano,l think you should be proud of Francesco Zappa as a blood citizen even if he's American born and bred . He's the great Italian composer of the 20th century ,you may gladly put him among the great Italian musicians such as Salieri ,Puchini and Ennio Morricone among others
From the first listening in 1979 until a few minutes ago, this sublime masterpiece has always brought me to tears of joy and surrender as it seems to do to everyone I have ever played it to. I saw Frank several times and Dweezil as well. "Music and Frank Zappa are the Best"
I like the buildup in this classic Zappa guitar solo. To ad an orchestra to it makes a lot of sence since Frank was writing classical music for rockband. I want to hear moore...
RIP Dad alias Jean Marc Simon mon bon copain et partenaire en duo guitare des années 1980. Tous tes anciens et anciennes ami(e)s de Nancy ne t'ont pas oublié et sont tristes. Courage à ta grande famille. Salut l'Artiste et sans doute à bientôt pour faire le bœuf. Didier
I feel bad for the guitarist during his great solo; he couldn't do the face melt to any of the orchestra members. Such a great performance from them all. Rock In Peace Frank Zappa
I as well miss Frank and how ironic that his music still applies regrettably namely the song “Trouble Everyday”. God when are going learn to just listen and learn from our mistakes as well as from ourselves. RIP your lifelong admirer, Too Tall Schneider.
you are right dude..but this fella' gets it "eyebrows" and all. tough call man..i like the orchestra and their arrangements. i am a mad drummer, who will learn the black page...with MS! was 17 when i heard it. i am now 54! music is the best.
As I've mentioned elsewhere, didn't Frank make a demand that no one play this composition except Dweezil Zappa, but how short-sighted was that when such compelling and beautiful renditions such as this one, and elsewhere, are being performed.
Why are you so sure? Several people have mentioned they've seen Frank's assertion that no one but Dweezil should record (if not play) Water Melon in Easter Hay. Please tell me why I am wrong.
Frank Zappa is the only reason to ever build a time machine
If they don't play this at my funeral, I'm not going.
Best comment ever.
Very funny. Same goes for me.
Jajajajajajajaja ..........very good!!!!
AMEN BROTHER! My memorial better play this or I ain’t going either😊🤠
I saw Dweezel play this tune live, by the end of the number he was crying ...then after a pause he apologized for getting emotional ....this song is that powerful.
I saw that too. Guess what. A bunch of grown men around me were weeping as well, myself included. Long live Frank, Dweezil and his music.
@@michaelshalom5622 that might have happened to me too. Yeah, might have.
I believe the song was written around the time Dweezil was born….
Dweezil avoided playing the song for a good while. Seems obvious why….
I am going through the toughest breakup in my life and this song makes me cry everyday. It’s the perfect song for finality, farewells, ends and breakups. Let’s be alive. Let’s feel life and the human experience more than ever through this very best of Frank. Long live the King. This cover is exceptional. Thanks for sharing.
I always do…. Regardless of my state of mind. Music is the best FZ
This song will play in my head as long as I live. Frank has somehow not left us. He is still here.
One Frank song that ALWATYS impresses me and Makes me Cry. I'm 54 now and STILL cry every time i Hear this tune.
This song is so simple that it takes extraordinary musicianship to sustain its beauty from start to finish; The Big Note has it.
As great as Al doing "Race With Devil on Spanish Highway" or "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant" is, when done right, a guitar player can kill ya with just a few notes and nice tone.
Frank played this song perfectly and differently every time
This makes me cry. Miss you Frank.
It's not sad it's...."FRANK"
Frank Zappa had said on a few occasions, most recently shortly before his passing but also many years earlier while still quite alive that he didn't care if he was remembered at all.
Seeing his music being performed by many different orchestras and young people who weren't around in his lifetime is testament that he will, and is, indeed, being remembered greatly.
I don't believe that, wrong modesty. Every composer wants to be remembered
On another RUclips video, a musical band of mostly young millenials were playing another Zappa composition. The thing that struck me most was the joy in their faces as they played this rather difficult piece.
He also said that he didn't want anyone performing this particular song, because it's become such a signature piece of his.
I wonder how they got permission?
This is exactly what I'm thinking. I'm glad some younger orchestras play his music. In this special case they might practise to get used to uncommon
metres.
I can't imagine anyone close to FZ can be against a performance of this kind of level. BTW even his son Dweezil played this song in concert during recent tours in which he is keeping his father's music very much alive!
Well done. Usually the covers of this song include rather ham-fisted, heavy drumming. This was more tastefully done. Great guitar work as well.
I would thumb this up ten billion times
This has to be Zappa’s most emotional piece of music.
Zappa music always. Now a day musicians need to learn from him
Frank would be proud! A true tribute to his amazing composing ability
Would Frank be proud? Didn't he indicate that no one else was supposed to play this except Dweezil Zappa, or am I wrong? Or did he mean no one else was supposed to record it?
I loved it when the female cello player looked up to the heavens and smiled ....
@@paulinebutcherbird yes, No one was to record it except Dweezil!
@@AJStenh We seem to be in a minority here. Others disagree.
pauline butcher bird facts follow no democracy
Pure Genius. Frank will live on through his composition. Love ya Frank. Rest my Friend
The strings really add something to this Zappa masterpiece. I think Frank would have been impressed by this interpretation of his song!
Joe's Great Imaginary guitar solo!
Every version of this masterpiece I've heard is marvelous. Each one brings out new emotions. Thanks for adding to this rich canon.
If I saw this live I would probably peacefully die at the end of the last note, with a massive grin on my face :)
Absolutely superb version of Frank's most sublime song. Franks' music lives on and on and will endure as does Beethoven's or Mozart's.
A very melancholic song.
As long as we listen and play FZ's music; he will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Great googly moogly!
Seen Frank a dozen times back in the day. Dweezil 2 dozen. Very fortunate indeed
Frank was a incredible human been, inteligente, con humor y una gran bondad que trascendía de su persona.
Wow, I love how subtle he played this!
I'm with you Attilio on this. From all I know of Zappa, which is obviously much less than his wife Gail, he would know better than to believe it would be possible to keep people from wanting to play such wonderful music.
This I know, he said 'Music is the best'. Someone who respects music that much would want no restrictions on who could play and enjoy his music. If music isn't played, it dies. That's my opinion at least.
Thanks for uploading this as well! Enjoyed every moment!!
touching , moving , eternal music . that's Frank for ya
Música que llega al alma y al corazón, nostalgia, filosofía vida y muerte, obra magistral tiempo y espacio. Gracias zappa gracias.
A composer like Frank Zappa, also known as Mother Superior :-) comes along only once in a few hundred years. The great classical composers were inventive also. Imagine if Beethoven or Mozart had access to an electric guitar, effects and a recording studio. Maybe they'd sound like Zappa. But probably not. Frank's music came in the beginning of the sixties, a time of massive social explosion. He lived in LA where he had the license to do what he wanted. I first listened to Uncle Meat in 1969 in Bogota, Colombia in 10th grade Spanish class during show and tell. Thank you, Nancy U. for bringing in that record. First time I heard it I thought it sucked the big one. That opinion didn't last long. I have never been the same person since, thank you FZ. Frank continues to record everything and will be releasing more albums for ever!
I so hope this is the soundtrack as I ascend into heaven,,,,please
Arf arf arf! That was magical!!!
Frank Zappa, genius.
Probably this is the brightest, kind, beautiful music that the great Frank created!!!
Thanks for sharing. The Guitarist is a beast. Well played
What !à Master! MORCEAU !♡♡ FROM THE MAESTRO LOV! haven! NOW !♡♡♡♡♡♡
Great guitar by Simon !
Absolutely gorgeous!
Ahh, what a fantastic interperetation of such a solid song. Thank you for your art!
Enorme, tremenda, bellísima versión!
note for note plus strings... hauntingly beautiful
Bellissima e struggente, all'altezza delle orchestre e del suono di Zappa.
Dear Stefano,l think you should be proud of Francesco Zappa as a blood citizen even if he's American born and bred . He's the great Italian composer of the 20th century ,you may gladly put him among the great Italian musicians such as Salieri ,Puchini and Ennio Morricone among others
Beautiful tune, nice rendering.
Bellissima
From the first listening in 1979 until a few minutes ago, this sublime masterpiece has always brought me to tears of joy and surrender as it seems to do to everyone I have ever played it to. I saw Frank several times and Dweezil as well. "Music and Frank Zappa are the Best"
Very, very, very good performance. It was a coolest performance. I was affected.
Friend of mine had this song on his funeral. Very emotional.
HAVE to post again. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING Cover. LOVE IT!!!!!
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
OUTSTANDING!!
WoW, it’s just beautiful! The solo guitar it’s perfect! Well done
Lovely, sound balance nearly perfect.
I like the buildup in this classic Zappa guitar solo. To ad an orchestra to it makes a lot of sence since Frank was writing classical music for rockband. I want to hear moore...
RIP Dad alias Jean Marc Simon mon bon copain et partenaire en duo guitare des années 1980. Tous tes anciens et anciennes ami(e)s de Nancy ne t'ont pas oublié et sont tristes.
Courage à ta grande famille.
Salut l'Artiste et sans doute à bientôt pour faire le bœuf.
Didier
❤
This is like Zappa's stairway to heaven and vice versa!😉
You're a genius!
Love Frank Zappa, but that song brings a tear to my eye
May be my favorite Zappa song. Well done!
Great rendition ... (o:
Bravo.....! 👏
Beautifully done.
Thank you.
Interpretazione sublime.
AWESOME COVER of one of Favorite Frank Tunes. >3
Simply WOW!!! Such a beautiful song beautifully played.
Great cover. Hats off.
Love, peace and an amazing mind of musical entertainment
Version genial de la obra de un genio
Puts a smile on my face. Great lead guitar. Thanks.
I feel bad for the guitarist during his great solo; he couldn't do the face melt to any of the orchestra members. Such a great performance from them all. Rock In Peace Frank Zappa
goose bumps all over!!!
ZAPPA FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love this rendition of Zappa's masterpiece
Godly. This was amazing.
Somptueux morceau joué avec talent, respect et une noble émotion. Magnifique!
Bellissimo crescendo, emozionante
My favorite f z song ! Absolutely brilliant, soulful
heartfelt, masterpiece!
amaizing drumer ! :D
I as well miss Frank and how ironic that his music still applies regrettably namely the song “Trouble Everyday”. God when are going learn to just listen and learn from our mistakes as well as from ourselves. RIP your lifelong admirer, Too Tall Schneider.
Lovely Thanks
very well done in deed awsome shit R.I.P.FATHER FRANK ZAPPA
you are right dude..but this fella' gets it "eyebrows" and all.
tough call man..i like the orchestra and their arrangements. i am a mad drummer, who will learn the black page...with MS! was 17 when i heard it.
i am now 54! music is the best.
A very unique time signature. it's played in 4/4 & 5/4 throughout the song.
It’s 9/4, isn’t it?
@@davidbergeron9865 Thanks, I actually sat down with a bass and figured it out a while back. Great piece of music.
Well done
Best cover solo zffz arf!!
Very powerful masterpiece
Great work you guys. Thank you.
What a stunning tribute! Well done, and thank you! xx
So good
Excelente versión, muy buen solo, me gusta mucho el nivel de volumen en cada instrumento y las cuerdas al final.
If I am lucky , someone will see this song is played at my funeral
Interpretazione struggente!
This is the definitive version now
love it!
Awesome.
Não sei o que comentar que maravilha remeto me ao silêncio e ouvir esta obra de arte silêncio pf
This is really great stuff! ! Thanks
Grasias zappa. La musica bella siempre zappa😅😂
Nice job!
Amazing! Big sound and it feels good to hear this performed so beautifully!
As I've mentioned elsewhere, didn't Frank make a demand that no one play this composition except Dweezil Zappa, but how short-sighted was that when such compelling and beautiful renditions such as this one, and elsewhere, are being performed.
No, you are wrong. Gail probably did, but not Frank.
Why are you so sure? Several people have mentioned they've seen Frank's assertion that no one but Dweezil should record (if not play) Water Melon in Easter Hay. Please tell me why I am wrong.
Gail did, but not Frank.
@Realism I Play it on stage, he means. Not play it in your own home!
@@paulinebutcherbird you can't play that on stage anymore?
Perfecto!
Fantastic