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I Like Frank Zappa

[b]RIP Frank Zappa![/b]

Let us all celebrate today (12/4/2018) the death anniversary of Mr [u]Frank Zappa[/u], who died 25 years ago today. Mr Zappa was one of the greatest American musicians. Frank you're gone - but not forgotten! 🌷

My favorite Zappa [u]song[/u] is "[i]Camarillo Brillo[/i]", my favorite [u]album[/u] is "[i]Shut Up and Play Your Guitar[/i]", featuring Mr. Zappa as a guitar player (no singing here), with carefully constructed guitar solos, from a variety of live concerts. The listener will be exposed to the art of improvisation-as-spontaneous composition that is so typical for jazz musicians, but in a rock context.

(... and for a very special reason, I love the song "The Torture Never Stops"...)

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Bluesky52 · 61-69, M

I looked him,he has a lot of albums,,,,,so much matriel,it's hard to keep it with anyone like that,

helenS · 36-40, F

@Bluesky52 It all depends on your musical tastes.
—You love Jazz Rock? "The Grand Wazoo" might be a good starting point.
— You're a fan of straight Rock music? Try "Sheik Yerbouti" or "Overnight Sensation".
— Experimental freaked-out music? Start with "We're only in it for the Money"
– Somthing completely different? Try "Jazz from Hell".

Bluesky52 · 61-69, M

@helenS i'm more jazz rock leaning,,,,amazing talent,,,,anyone with a large catalog not going to have anything good,,,,,

melbeacher · 56-60, M

@helenS Have you seen the Zappa hologram show ? Holy shit it is wild !!!

helenS · 36-40, F

@melbeacher Frank Zappa hologram show? No, I haven't seen that, sorry.

melbeacher · 56-60, M

@helenS It is officially called "The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa" Look it up 👍️

helenS · 36-40, F

@melbeacher Thanks, will do.

Bluesky52 · 61-69, M

@helenS he would actually be consired more indie for his day,,,,,?

helenS · 36-40, F

@Bluesky52 It's difficult to assign a particular category to this genius musician. He has a classical background in "serial music".

Bluesky52 · 61-69, M

@helenS indie is the best definition,meaning he can go anywhere,makes his own records with no restrictions,,,,,,

helenS · 36-40, F

@Bluesky52 ... and, as I wrote in my original post, he was able to compose "on the fly", like a jazz musician.

SatyrService · M

@Bluesky52 it is worth your time,, from the funny and jokey songs like dinna Mo Hum, or camarillo brillo,
to the orchestral stuff he recorded in germany
use you tube and find a playlist
he MIGHT be on spotify or pandora
but his work is rarely on radio