Category Archives: Frank Zappa

TBN November Update: What a Turkey!

Posted on Tuesday, 11/09/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Big Note’s November edition! Expect, among other goodies, the usual musical splendor and last but not least: TBN’s archived version of the original Hustler Thing-Fish pictorial!

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Zappa Patio Back

Posted on Monday, 11/08/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Zappa Patio is back – provisionally. Quote: “We’re working on getting the site functional at the moment. If you know of a stable place we can host the Zappa Patio, or if you can offer your expertise re. web design … Continue reading →

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An evening with the music of FZ

Posted on Monday, 11/08/04 by Balint

It was on 21st of october – a show was held beginning with the tv-show We Don’t Mess Around from ’78, and then Cosmik Debris played. So here you’ll find some words about the night, some pictures, and – on … Continue reading →

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FZ discography

Posted on Friday, 11/05/04 by Balint

What a nice piece of discography I found. Did you know this one? Shows tons of releases (including many bootlegs) with a few words to each of them – and (YES!) this is what I like. You will find a … Continue reading →

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Time To Cheer Up

Posted on Friday, 11/05/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I do solemnly swear to not mention GWB in the next 24 hours. Instead let’s have some music because, you know, music is THE BEST!

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Over The Valley

Posted on Tuesday, 11/02/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Have a listen to this 1.05Mb Zappa-collage, submitted to me by a TBN‘er. I found it amazing, a little creepy on the side, and rather fitting on this day…

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Michigan State Uni ’74

Posted on Friday, 10/29/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Good morning! Did you miss your dose of Friday Goodness? Weep no more as we invite you to Part One of East Lansing, MI State Uni, 11/23/74. (A big thank you to those who were kind enough to make a … Continue reading →

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Exit Zappa Patio

Posted on Tuesday, 10/26/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

BossK has taken the Zappa Patio offline, leaving FZ-fans without the invaluable bootleg discography it provided. Says the editor: “I apologize for taking it offline but it WILL BE BACK” (although no longer maintained by him). (Hat tip: SOFA)

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Great Googly Moogly!

Posted on Saturday, 10/23/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Being a bit late to the party, I’ve decided to give Google Ads a try on these pages. I settled for a pretty unobtrusive ad-placement (they’re below the “Recent Chatter” box to the right). Does this mean we’re only in … Continue reading →

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WHO KNEW?

Posted on Friday, 10/22/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY!!! ALSO: A MESSAGE FROM BARRY’S BANDWIDTHS!!!

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The Zappa Composing Method

Posted on Sunday, 10/17/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

“When composing, would he go straight to drawing notes on music-sheets, or would he use a piano/guitar and hum along until something good came along? How much of his compositions were accomplished during rehearsals, and how much was defined right … Continue reading →

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Zappa Misc

Posted on Sunday, 10/17/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Our Brazilian pal Filipe sent us links to some Zappa-related mp3-downloads you will no doubt enjoy: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6.

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Olympia En Regalia

Posted on Saturday, 10/16/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Goodbye Sandwich, hello Paris. Also: an interesting write-up on “Peaches En Regalia”.

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New FZ Bio

Posted on Wednesday, 10/13/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A new Frank Zappa biography by Barry Miles has hit the shelves. Is anyone reading this?

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Baby Snakes

Posted on Saturday, 10/09/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Every so often I need a reminder of why I spend money on KUR. Every so often, I get the answer. Today’s answer was purchasing the Baby Snakes DVD. Two hours plus of sheer musical heaven — man I love … Continue reading →

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