Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Zomby Woof By Quasar

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Balint

Ardent devotees of the music of our time, the Quasar saxophone quartet is dedicated to premiering and promoting contemporary music that is multi-dimensionally conceived. Celebrated for its energy, audacity and exceptional technical ability, Quasar explores different aspects of artistic creation … Continue reading →

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The Freak-Out List

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

Coming soon from Prism Films: Frank Zappa – The Freak-Out List, a documentary that explores FZ’s favorite musicians and performers as they appeared on the liner notes of Freak Out!.

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“Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” with Frank Zappa

Posted on January 6, 2010 by urbangraffito

On two separate appearances on the “Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” – one on October 11th, 1986 (clip above), and another on November 29th, 1986 (clip below), Frank Zappa explains why most aspects of popular culture (in their case, the … Continue reading →

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Zappa on “Freeman Report” CNN – October 26th, 1981

Posted on January 1, 2010 by urbangraffito

In this long, five part interview from the October 26th, 1981, edition of the “Freeman Report”, host Sandi Freeman appears mostly well prepared as she asks Frank Zappa open ended questions concerning his views on a variety of topics. For … Continue reading →

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Tweezer Glint: Finale — The Roxy Years 73/74 (Part I) (aka Ruth Is A Sugar Bear — Or, The Continuing Adventures of Marty Perellis)

Posted on December 27, 2009 by urbangraffito

Between February 1973 and December 1974 Frank Zappa and the Mothers – featuring George Duke, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ruth Underwood, Ian Underwood, Bruce Fowler, Tom Fowler, Walt Fowler, Jean-Luc Ponty, Don Preston, Ralph Humphrey, Chester Thompson, Jeff Simmons, and Sal … Continue reading →

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Ray & Ike Reunite On Upcoming Project/Object Tour

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Check out Project/Object’s winter tour schedule. Ike Willis and Ray White will be touring together for the first time in over 25 years: The 1984 tour ended on Dec 23, 1984, Universal Ampitheater, Universal City. Since then, as you well … Continue reading →

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The Rondo Hatton Report #1

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

As announced back in October, the inaugural edition of The Rondo Hatton Report is now available for download. Topics explored are: King Kong: A Conversational Analysis — Paul Carr & Michel Delville The Bard Of Baltimore — Kanguy Chow Zappa’s … Continue reading →

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On This Day

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Thomas Dippel announces Jean-Luc Ponty & His Band will be playing Zappanale 2010! Paul Carr publishes a new paper on FZ and The Big Note concept. In Baltimore, 69 years ago, a boy was born who would soon be playing … Continue reading →

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Emil Richards About Lumpy Gravy

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Balint

From a documentary by the Wrecking Crew, – originally found on Dweezil’s (relatively) new homepage. A nice story, huh?

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Anatomy of a Field Recording

Posted on December 14, 2009 by urbangraffito

One of the most interesting things about acquiring Frank Zappa field recordings is that after a certain point of collecting and listening to them, one reaches a point of critical mass where particular questions keep popping into one’s mind again … Continue reading →

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