The Making Of MOFO

Posted on Thursday, 10/26/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So the ZFT just sent out another newsletter (which I didn’t receive, thanks Rob!), announcing that “Trance-Fusion is out at long (fill in the blank) last”. The 2-CD version of MOFO is reported to have at least a two week delay (originally set for release on November 7), whilst the 4-CD Limited edition is “a Monster with BIG TEETH and is madly chomping its way through the calendar” — new estimated release date December 4. Oh, and we get thrown a new bone to chew on: a live CD/DVD (?) of Zappa Plays Zappa compilations to be released next year…

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa News, Zappa Plays Zappa | 10 Comments

Discography Reloaded

Posted on Wednesday, 10/25/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hurrah! The discography pages are now running on WordPress as is just about everything else on this site! I bet you’re just as excited as i am! What it means:

  • No more getting rid of oodles of comment spam in the morning.
  • No more getting rid of oodles of comment spam in the morning.
  • No more getting rid of oodles of comment spam in the morning.
  • All reviews have been preserved in all their eloquent glory.
  • Search is once again available.
  • A new star rating system which is so cool, you have to try it!
  • Old ratings have been, um, deleted.
  • No more getting rid of oodles of comment spam in the morning.

I still need to figure out how to display most recent reviews to the right here on Hot Poop — but none of you guys actually ever noticed that feature anyway, now did you?

Posted in Geek, Site News | 4 Comments

Dweezil’s On The Road Again

Posted on Tuesday, 10/24/06 by Balint

The newbies: Andy, Call Any Vegetable, Tell Me you Love Me, Who Are The Brain Police, Can’t Afford no Shoes, Willie the Pimp, I’m The Slime, Pound For A Brown, Advance Romance, Black Napkins, The Torture Never Stops, Regyptian Strut.
(Still nothing from the eighties…) Pics here, collected articles here, visitors’ reviews here.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Plays Zappa | 14 Comments

Using The Google

Posted on Tuesday, 10/24/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

In other news, George Bush says he “uses the Google”. Wonder if he’s done a google on “failure”. You think he uses the YouTube as well?

Posted in Amusing, Politics, Silly | 2 Comments

Trance-Fusion, The Official Tracklist

Posted on Monday, 10/23/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The official tracklist for Trance-Fusion is now up on Zappa dot com where two tracks, “A Cold Dark Matter” and “Ask Dr Stupid” can be listened to in streaming audio. No direct link, so here’s a slightly more user-friendly overview at the wiki.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video, Zappa News | 9 Comments

Master At Work

Posted on Monday, 10/23/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Cool video of Frank Zappa composing on the Synclavier:

(YouTube link)

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video | 4 Comments

Best. Birthday. Ever.

Posted on Monday, 10/23/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Remember my sneaking suspicion? Well I was right! Except, the party lasted the entire weekend and the company surpassed my wildest guesses. In order of appearance:

The food was quite simply delicious, and more Chimay’s, Leffe’s and Grimbergens were guzzled down than I’ve ever seen. But the best part: all you guys ‘n girls who were ready willing and able to (re)arrange your schedules for a weekend at Barry Towers. You’re the best!

Lastly: a huuuuuuge thank you to Dr Sharleena who had been secretly planning this as early as way back in August! Absolute genius!!!

Pictures? Yes! Now then… aspirin…

Posted in Frank Zappa, Personal | 11 Comments

Comics Dot Org

Posted on Friday, 10/20/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Oooooooh comics heaven: “We intend to catalog key story information, creator information, and other information which is useful to readers, fans, hobbyists, researchers. Our goal is to include all the comic books ever published.” Just looking up Robert Crumb yielded 240 results! You’ll know where to find me the next couple of hours or so.

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Conceptual Continuity, Comic Book Edition

Posted on Friday, 10/20/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You may wonder: what’s the source for “Metal Man Has Won His Wings“, off Mystery Disc? Biffy has the lowdown:

Frank Zappa’s notes on the song, prepared in 1984, tell us that:
“In our spare time we made what we thought were ‘rock & roll’ records. In this example, Vliet was ‘singing’ in the hallway outside the studio (our vocal booth) while the band played in the other room. The lyrics were derived from a comic book pinned to the bulletin board near the door.”

That comic book was called “Metal Men”, inside it was an ad for a comic called “Hawkman” and as it turns out Frank Zappa later became friends with its author, Jack Kirby. Electro-flyer!

Posted in Comics, Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

The Boys From Paraguay

Posted on Friday, 10/20/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Is the Bush administration preparing an escape to Paraguay? Say what Barry? The Cuban news service reports that George W. Bush has purchased 98,840 acres in Paraguay, near the Bolivian/Brazilian border.

Wonkette (via):

Now, Prensa Latina is a Cuban-government operation that is not exactly friendly toward Washington, what with Washington trying to kill Castro for 50 years and all. But Prensa Latina didn’t invent the story. It’s all over the South American press — and not just Venezuela and Bolivia. Here’s a version from Brazil. Here’s one from Argentina. And here’s one from Paraguay itself.

… and:

Here’s a fun question for Tony Snow: Why might the president and his family need a 98.840-acre ranch in Paraguay protected by a semi-secret U.S. military base manned by American troops who have been exempted from war-crimes prosecution by the Paraguyan government?

Habeas Corpus, anyone?

Posted in Bizarre, In The News, Politics | 13 Comments

Fraggle Rock

Posted on Friday, 10/20/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Meanwhile, here’s what Ahmet Zappa is up to these days: producing a feature-length Fraggle Rock movie.

Zappa — a musician and TV personality who will serve as the project’s executive producer — is developing a treatment in which puppet stars Gobo, Wembley, Mokey, Boober and Red will travel from beneath the Rock and venture into the human world for the first time.

Posted in Film, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

Atlanta ’77 (2)

Posted on Friday, 10/20/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You’d think I woke up with a hangover this morning following yesterday‘s main event, but such is not the case. However I have a sneaking suspicion that Dr Sharleena is planning something for this evening that involves good company, lots of liquor and lots of delicious food as well. You see, there’s simply too much unusual stuff in the fridge (Celery! Père Joseph cheese! Mushrooms!), and the good Doctor has been sporting an enigmatic smile on her face… we shall see…

Anyhoo, on to the show: Atlanta ’77, Part Two. Enjoy!

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots, Personal | 5 Comments

Can I Have A Phfffrrt!

Posted on Thursday, 10/19/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

YouTube Search: “farting preacher”!
KUR: where good taste goes to die. :)

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Happy Birthday Barry!

Posted on Thursday, 10/19/06 by Dr Sharleena

“Barry: it took a lot of money and negotiations but we could hire the very well known and esteemed gipsy guitar player Air Guitar Johnney for your birthday. We hope you’ll enjoy!” — The KUR staff
“PS: sorry to have completely wrecked your website after hours last night while you were snorting*.
In exchange, this morning you have an important amount of spam to de-spam for your amusement. Enjoy again!” — The KUR staff Again and Again

High Res version here!

*snorting detergent, first, and then snoring in bed…

Posted in Frank Zappa | 15 Comments

The World’s Greatest Sinner

Posted on Tuesday, 10/17/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

… as hosted on Google Video.

Posted in Film, Frank Zappa, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc | 11 Comments