Frank Zappa Appreciation Thread

Psy-Fi · 03-16-2016, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

That´s interesting! I´ve read that FZ was a hard task master; I wonder what the opinion of the ex-Mothers and others is.

Of the former members I've had the opportunity to chat with (Jimmy Carl Black, Bunk Gardner, Don Preston, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Tommy Mars, Chad Wackerman, and Arthur Barrow) every single one of them said that Zappa was indeed a very stern taskmaster but that he was also amazingly fun to work with as well and they all seemed to recall their time with him with genuine respect and fondness for the man.

And now for the reason for me revisiting this thread today...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...er/frank-zappa

This seems like it has the potential to be the best Frank Zappa documentary made so far. I hope they can pull it off.

Paul Smeenus · 03-16-2016, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psy-Fi

Of the former members I've had the opportunity to chat with (Jimmy Carl Black, Bunk Gardner, Don Preston, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Tommy Mars, Chad Wackerman, and Arthur Barrow) every single one of them said that Zappa was indeed a very stern taskmaster but that he was also amazingly fun to work with as well and they all seemed to recall their time with him with genuine respect and fondness for the man.

I would like to add Mike Keneally to that list. I've known Mikey for 15 years and he would say that describes FZ to a tee.

Buffo · 04-13-2016, 09:18 AM

First 4 minutes of "Lumpy Gravy" lp.
Then throw the rest away.

(Still...wouldn't mind having origional on Verve. Worth 50 readies at least.)

Anyone got Zappo's groupies lp, GTOs?

Psy-Fi · 04-17-2016, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffo

First 4 minutes of "Lumpy Gravy" lp.
Then throw the rest away.

(Still...wouldn't mind having origional on Verve. Worth 50 readies at least.)

Anyone got Zappo's groupies lp, GTOs?

I've got the CD copy of the GTO's album. Haven't listened to it in a long time, though. Might have to give it a spin today and refresh my memory. I seem to recall I wasn't particularly impressed with it the last time I heard it.

Zhanteimi · 06-09-2016, 05:16 PM

I'm going to delve into some Zappa, partly because of what I've read on MB and partly because of an IRL friend who raves about him.

I've heard Freak Out! multiple times, but that's the only complete album of his I've heard.

What do you guys recommend?

.

**Frownland** · 06-09-2016, 05:21 PM

My first full album was Apostrophe (') and I've been hooked ever since. Hot Rats and Overnite Sensation are worth a listen too.

Psy-Fi · 06-10-2016, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mordwyr

I'm going to delve into some Zappa, partly because of what I've read on MB and partly because of an IRL friend who raves about him.

I've heard Freak Out! multiple times, but that's the only complete album of his I've heard.

What do you guys recommend?.

In addition to the ones already mentioned by Frownland, here are a few more worthy of your time (IMO)...

Spoiler for YouTube Videos:

Although I tend to prefer the 60's & 70's stuff, there are many more worthy Zappa/Mothers albums spanning his entire career that are just as interesting as the ones we've already mentioned. His catalog is quite lengthy and still growing posthumously.

FranPZ · 06-10-2016, 02:35 PM

I'm an ignorant about his music, but there is this nice song.....

It's better to forget about the lyrics..... But the music is not bad!

Zhanteimi · 06-10-2016, 04:42 PM

I've decided to start with:

Chunga's Revenge
Hot Rats
The Grand Wazoo
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Weasels Ripped My Flesh
We're Only in It for the Money
and Waka Jawaka.

EDIT: I've added Uncle Meat and Absolutely Free.

TinySickTears · 07-02-2016, 04:17 AM

i registered to post in this thread to answer a question.

yes i have everything frank has ever put out. everything the trust put out after he died. hours of boots ive traded and collected over the years.
he was the man

06-09-2016, 05:16 PM	#305 (permalink)
Zhanteimi Mord Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 4,874	I'm going to delve into some Zappa, partly because of what I've read on MB and partly because of an IRL friend who raves about him. I've heard Freak Out! multiple times, but that's the only complete album of his I've heard. What do you guys recommend? . __________________ Zhanteimi LetsTalkMusic Last edited by Zhanteimi; 06-09-2016 at 05:23 PM.

06-09-2016, 05:21 PM	#306 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	My first full album was Apostrophe (') and I've been hooked ever since. Hot Rats and Overnite Sensation are worth a listen too. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

06-10-2016, 04:42 PM	#309 (permalink)
Zhanteimi Mord Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 4,874	I've decided to start with: Chunga's Revenge Hot Rats The Grand Wazoo Burnt Weeny Sandwich Weasels Ripped My Flesh We're Only in It for the Money and Waka Jawaka. EDIT: I've added Uncle Meat and Absolutely Free. __________________ Zhanteimi LetsTalkMusic Last edited by Zhanteimi; 06-11-2016 at 06:30 PM.

04-13-2016, 09:18 AM	#303 (permalink)
Buffo Groupie Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	First 4 minutes of "Lumpy Gravy" lp. Then throw the rest away. (Still...wouldn't mind having origional on Verve. Worth 50 readies at least.) Anyone got Zappo's groupies lp, GTOs?

06-10-2016, 02:35 PM	#308 (permalink)
FranPZ Music Addict Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southern Italy Posts: 103	I'm an ignorant about his music, but there is this nice song..... It's better to forget about the lyrics..... But the music is not bad!

07-02-2016, 04:17 AM	#310 (permalink)
TinySickTears Groupie Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 31	i registered to post in this thread to answer a question. yes i have everything frank has ever put out. everything the trust put out after he died. hours of boots ive traded and collected over the years. he was the man