Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Best FZ Covers: Orchestra Percussion

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Balint

A beautiful arrangement by Orchestra Percussion, the actual concert was in Meyzieu, France, november 2009 – I especially love the extreme slow tempo. Like this? You might also want to see RDNZL, Let’s Make The Water Turn Black, We Are … Continue reading →

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Holiday in Berlin e ancora Zappa

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

YouTuberer microsei: First part of a fantastic Zappa Suite by Orchestra Spaziale Italiana directed by Giorgio Casadei, genial Zappa arrangements at Malè “non Sole Jazz” Festival close to Dolomite Mountains Part two, part three. Hat tip: @evaristo

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Spotlight, Swedish TV, 1971

Posted on August 6, 2010 by urbangraffito

While in Stockholm, Sweden on December 4th, 1971 during a short European tour, Frank Zappa and The Mothers appeared on the Swedish TV show entitled “Spotlight“. The 34 minute broadcast had interviews with Zappa mingled with music clips from 200 … Continue reading →

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Zappa & Zin

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Next August 24, The Ed Palermo Big Band will be playing at the City Winery, which is cool because they’re one of the superior FZ tributes out there IMHO — but there’s a twist: As the night progresses we will … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa – Sleeping In A Jar (Animated)

Posted on August 1, 2010 by urbangraffito

This piece of early animation set to “Sleeping In A Jar” excerpted from the Swedish TV program ‘Spotlight: Stockholm, Sweden‘ originally broadcast on December 4, 1971, begins and ends with Frank Zappa’s commentary on the possibility of the merging of … Continue reading →

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ALL ZAPPED OUT – Ben Watson Interview

Posted on July 29, 2010 by urbangraffito

Like him, hate him, despise him, abhor him – the one thing you cannot do with Ben Watson is ignore him. No matter what your position is when it comes to Frank Zappa – Ben Watson’s thought provoking, sometimes shocking, … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Plans Zappa Dedication & Tribute Concert

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Barfies in my mailbox: Since last month’s confirmation of the September 19th date for Baltimore City’s dedication of a bust of Frank Zappa, community support has been growing for a concert and festival in tribute to the legendary musician, composer … Continue reading →

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Zappanale #21: Zappa & The GDR Exhibit

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Aside from five days of live Zappa music, the Zappanale festival will this year be hosting an exhibition reflecting 20 years of Zappanale. One part will consist of information specifically about “Zappa and the GDR“:

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Ian Penman: “Don’t Do That On Stage Anymore”

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Did Mr Penman get it right back in 1995, when FZ’s back catalog was being re-issued by Ryko? Let’s have a look… For the pop life of me, I cannot see why anyone past the age of 17 would want … Continue reading →

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Zappa, Palladium Shows, October 31st, 1981

Posted on July 22, 2010 by urbangraffito

What has gone down in history as probably two of the worst produced Frank Zappa concerts are the early and late Palladium shows from October 31st, 1981. Neither presented in their entirety then or since. MTV broadcast one live and … Continue reading →

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