Category Archives: YouTubery

Call Any Vegetable – 1970 versus 2006

Posted on May 29, 2010 by urbangraffito

One of the fantastic advantages of the advent of current technologies such as YouTube and the Internet, is it allows one to compare and contrast particular songs – in this case, Frank Zappa‘s “Call Any Vegetable” – with particular groups … Continue reading →

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The Sonic Beauty of Igor Stravinsky

Posted on May 28, 2010 by urbangraffito

After a long week beset from all sides with city sounds and industrial rhythms, there is nothing more soothing to my ears and mind than the sonic beauty of Igor Stravinsky‘s compositions. Listening to the following three clips, one can … Continue reading →

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Best FZ Covers: Battle of the YouTube Muffins, Or, Some People Like Cupcakes Better…

Posted on May 26, 2010 by urbangraffito

I’m really not certain which of these groups belongs in a compilation of best FZ covers – each has something different and unique in their version of Frank Zappa‘s Muffin Man that the other two groups do not. Give them … Continue reading →

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Best FZ Covers – Panzerballett

Posted on May 23, 2010 by urbangraffito

Panzerballett is one of the most interesting and totally eclectic bands that I have had the joy of coming across in recent memory. Music critics call their sound “an innovative mixture of jazz, funk and metal, crossing complex polyrhythms with … Continue reading →

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Best FZ Covers – Delicious Band Research Kitchen

Posted on May 21, 2010 by urbangraffito

If I were to compile an awesome compilation of Frank Zappa covers, I would begin with this band, Delicious Band Research Kitchen, and these three Zappa covers – “Uncle Remus” (above), “Wonderful Wino” and “Find Her Finer” (both below) – … Continue reading →

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OJAI Music Festival 2010

Posted on May 19, 2010 by urbangraffito

OJAI Music Festival artistic director Tom Morris and Doug McLennan of ArtsJournal.com discuss the programming for the 2010 Festival including works by Frank Zappa, Messiaen, Boulez, Stravinsky, and Indian Ragas presented over four days from Thursday, June 10th to Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Not Just Another DIY Musician: Louis Cole

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Louis Cole is one of those young musicians who “get” the potential of the internet as a medium for getting your music out there. In the past, he’s collaborated with such people as Jack Conte of Pomplamoose fame (previously). Here … Continue reading →

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Zappa at Montreux Prog Nights, 2009

Posted on May 12, 2010 by urbangraffito

Since 2006, the goal of Montreux Prog Nights has been to to promote progressive music in Switzerland, especially in Montreux, by organizing three or four events each year in various venues. In 2009, the band FiDOplaysZAPPA performed a Zappa Night … Continue reading →

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The Cognitive Bias Song

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Note to self. (via Michel)

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BluBlu a la Zappa

Posted on May 10, 2010 by urbangraffito

While surfing YouTube recently I came across this wonder piece of stop motion animation, entitled MUTO, from the walls of Buenos Aires by graffiti and animation artist BluBlu which someone has added Frank Zappa‘s “The Torture Never Stops” from Hordern … Continue reading →

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