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Author Archives: Balint
Strictly Genteel (All Versions Mix)
This is a mix of four different arrangements / recordings of “Strictly Genteel,” synchronized measure for measure and then re-synchronized to the video. It’s worth watching it in it’s original Youtube page, reading the detailed description of the amazing mix. … Continue reading
UnCovered Interview – Over-Nite Sensation by Dave McMacken
Here’s a nice – and long – article about and by graphic designer Dave McMacken, from Rock Pop Gallery (april 2010) – the following is a small part of the text: That night I listened to a truly bizarre take … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Visual Arts
Tagged 200 motels, album covers, Dave McMacken, Over-Nite Sensation
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Henry Rollins’ Tribute to Frank Zappa
If you notice, Fanatics, tonight is a bit of a concept show. It’s all Zappa, all night. We take this Saturday’s broadcast to do this because on 12-04-93, Frank Zappa passed away. I know, it’s not the happiest occasion to … Continue reading
Eat That Question 2010
Up there George Duke Eats that question with the ZPZ – some more Echidnas and Inca Roads are to be found. And speaking of questions…
Posted in Official Releases, Zappa Family Trust
Tagged future releases, gail zappa, george duke, zappa family trust
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Q&A: Scott Thunes
Above Mr Thunes talks about his audition at the Zappa at the Roundhouse event. Below: still him on a) Ike Willis, b) Valley Girl, c) Solitude. Mr Thunes is a Great Guy. For the hardcore fans: the whole Q&A in … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, FZ's birthday, Zappa Family Trust
Tagged dweezil, gail zappa, Scott Thunes, zappa at the roundhouse
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Q&A: John McLaughlin
What do you think about the late Frank Zappa’s criticism of your work as simply “operating a guitar like a machine gun?” Do you think that Zappa was right when he said that the whole trend in the music business … Continue reading
Hammersmith Odeon – a Review
This is yet another great release from the Zappa family trust. Excellent material (yes, one of my favorite line ups), great sound, not as “close” as Frank used to make them, but the sound is clear and the balance between … Continue reading
George Duke, ZPZ, Gail: Zappa.com News
1st: George Duke will be joining ZPZ in Los Angeles, I think on the 4th of december. Possibly in the Aposrophe tunes. Hey hey. 2nd: Gail Zappa answers 50 questions before Christmas. Follow the link – and ask! 3rd: Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Music, Zappa Plays Zappa
Tagged fz70, gail zappa, george duke, Zappa Plays Zappa
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I´M Using A Chicken To Measure It – A Tribute To Frank Zappa
To celebrate the 70th birthday of Frank Zappa, Hunchentoot presents a group show featuring the work of Pit Noack, Stefan Roigk, Heidrun Schramm, Oliver Schmidt and Nicolas Wiese. All of whom are working with sound installation. Like Zappa they use … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, FZ's birthday, In The News
Tagged art, berlin, exhibition, fz70
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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