Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Science Fiction Protocols

Posted on Wednesday, 04/27/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This paper traces a progression towards more intense social satire in the heavily plotted albums, and, as Zappa’s critique expands to comment on real or potential abuses of authority in American society, he comes more and more to employ science … Continue reading →

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Z Phone-cards

Posted on Monday, 04/25/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Proof that the Hungarians are indeed a very cool people: FZ themed phone-cards! (Thanks mediocre)

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Fashion Victims

Posted on Friday, 04/22/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

What happens when a bunch of catty dedicated followers of fashion have a stab at Diva Zappa? This. Watch out for those nails! (via evaristo)

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Edinboro 74

Posted on Friday, 04/22/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Well, it had to happen sooner or later: Balint had put up this show back in January, and now we are. Why? Cause it’s a darn goodun! Edinboro, May 8 ’74 — For you. For a week. For free.

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Calvin & His Hitch-hikers

Posted on Thursday, 04/21/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The True Story of Calvin & His Hitch-hikers, by Cal Schenkel.

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Dissecting TRFZB

Posted on Wednesday, 04/20/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Amazon provides a fun little thing called “Text Stats” when you’re on a book page. Here’s what it threw up for TRFZB. We learn that the book’s Flesch-Kincaid Index is 10.2, that it contains 4503 sentences, and that a whopping … Continue reading →

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It’s A WikiWiki World

Posted on Tuesday, 04/19/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Touring Can Make You Crazy is “a new website dedicated to investigate the live entertainment activities of Frank Zappa. It’s a work in progress, so new material will be added every few weeks.” As Unimuta puts it: maybe someone should … Continue reading →

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SOFA En La Radio

Posted on Sunday, 04/17/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just a reminder: don’t forget to tune in to this year’s Zappathon hosted at wusb.fm — especially since TBN official and ETPro co-creator SOFA is scheduled to have a spot on the show! Dial-up streams: mp3 | RealAudio | Windows … Continue reading →

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Princeton Some More

Posted on Friday, 04/15/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I have a feeling this announcement isn’t really necessary but anyway: Princeton ’73 Pt. Two is available.

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Fetchingly Clad

Posted on Thursday, 04/14/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Germaine Greer remembers Zappa: Once at the supermarket, Frank was sauntering along behind as we two women pushed our trolleys and minded our own business. He was fetchingly clad in a violent turquoise coloured cat-suit which was unzipped to below … Continue reading →

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Googly Moogly Maps

Posted on Wednesday, 04/13/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Everybody and their mother is linking to Google maps these days, so who am I not to. If you’ve played around with its “satellite option”, you’ll agree that it’s an incredibly cool toy to mess around with. Then there’s those … Continue reading →

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Princeton ’73

Posted on Friday, 04/08/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Last week an early 70s show was promised — well here it is: Princeton Uni, April 27 ’73 (Pt. One). I bet you can’t hardly wait! Update: Balint posted a Petit Wazoo show from December 3 ’72, also well worth … Continue reading →

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Zappathon 2005

Posted on Wednesday, 04/06/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in (via SOFA): there will be another Zappathon! It’s scheduled for April 17 between noon & midnight. The details: It will be webcast at wusb.fm for those who want to tune in. It IS tied into our spring … Continue reading →

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Wiki Zen

Posted on Tuesday, 04/05/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

There is Zen to be found in Zappa Wiki Jawaka.

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Surround Sound Dweez

Posted on Tuesday, 04/05/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Dweez is at it again: One of the upcoming projects Dweezil plans to attempt is a surround remix of one of Frank’s classic releases: “I can’t wait to go from the ground up on a classic record,” he says. … Continue reading →

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