Category Archives: Music

Filthy Fifteen

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Bless MetaFilter: In 1985, Tipper Gore’s PMRC released a list they called the “Filthy Fifteen,” detailing what they believed to be the fifteen most objectionable songs of the time, and the reason they felt each song should be censored… Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Music, YouTubery | Tagged censorship, filthy fifteen, metafilter, music video, pmrc, sex | 12 Comments

2009: The Year Of Roxy?

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just a casual update from Balint on the ZPZ Grammy post: No official confirmation for this at all, but here’s what z dot com forum user Gregory had to say as an addendum to his review of ZPZ’s December 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Movies, Music, Zappa Plays Zappa | Tagged new zappa release, roxy & elsewhere, roxy dvd, the holy grail | 12 Comments

ZPZ For Grammy

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Balint

Pete Griffin bassist says: As you may have heard, Zappa Plays Zappa has been nominated for a Grammy! We’re in the Best Rock Instrumental category for our live performance of “Peaches En Regalia.” Seeing as how I’ve always felt this … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Plays Zappa | Tagged Grammy, Peaches, Pete Griffin, Roxy, Zappa Plays Zappa | 7 Comments

FZ’s Music at Israel Festival in Jerusalem, 1997

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Balint

Featuring: Ike Willis, Tommy Mars and Tom Fowler. I’ve collected most of the videos (10 parts) here – nr. 7 is still missing. Have fun!

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery | Tagged 1997, Frank Zappa, ike willis, Israel, Tom Fowler, Tommy Mars | 7 Comments

KUR’s Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just kidding. You didn’t really think I was going to do a “year in review”, did you? Some interesting data from my last.fm account however that I thought I’d share. Top Artists in the last 12 months: Frank Zappa: 619 … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, Personal | Tagged 2008, bob dylan, itunes, last.fm, lists, top ten | 22 Comments

Jeff Beck feat. Imogen Heap, again

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Balint

This one above is Rollin’ And Tumblin’, from the Jeff Beck album You Had It Coming. See the rest also: mog.com More about this song Share mog.com More about this song Share Err… Sorry for the terrible look. Othervise you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Imogen Heap, Jeff Beck | 7 Comments

Go Tell It On The Mountain!

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A warm xmas interlude brought to you by Stanley J. Zappa.

Posted in Heh Heh, Music | Tagged christmas, roflmao | 28 Comments

A Skin Too Few – The Days Of Nick Drake

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I just stumbled upon this wonderful documentary on Nick Drake, early 70s singer-songwriter of near mythical fame. We’re big fans here at Barry Towers. Be sure to check out the man’s small but fabulous body of work (if you hadn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, YouTubery | Tagged 70s, documentary, nick drake, singer songwriter | 8 Comments

Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Well, Zappa freaks, fans, and friends, you may not be able to download it from iTunes, yet you can still listen to my mixtape, “Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best” for free, here at KUR, and enjoy the various rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Personal, Pop Cult | Tagged 45 versions, birthday, mixtape, rare zappa, streaming audio | 19 Comments

1973-06-26 Sydney, Rehearsal

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Balint

Frank Zappa and the Mothers rehearsing for a show in Sydney, Australia in 1973. Wow!… (Via FZ In Hungary.)

Posted in Frank Zappa, Jean-Luc Ponty, Music, YouTubery | Tagged Mothers, Rehearsal, Sydney | 7 Comments