Recorded at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on July 25, 2018. Ft. Adam Minkoff and Cian Coey. Go see and support these artists when you can. www.dweezilzap...
Outstanding cover, so thankful Dweezil continues to slay these incredible covers of his dad. That tone is just ridiculous, and the two singers absolutely nail the vocals. Thanks for posting.
Frank was so unique in that, although HIS instrument of choice was the Guitar, he made songs that HIGHLIGHTED OTHER instruments: Brass, Drumz, Percussion, Bass, Vocals, Synths, the Synclavier, and in this case The Piano (for more study see his "Lather" album). He was/is the "Composer's Composer". Whilst amazing, the Guitar in this song is NOT the featured instrument but instead the "icing on the cake" SQUIRTED upon the Piano so to speak. Amazing Composer. Zappa will LIVE forever in the hearts and minds of Musicians and Fans Worldwide forever. And THANK YOU "Dweeze" for giving NEW audiences the opportunity to experience his body of work.
Frank Zappa was a musical genius. And his extensive group of musicians in his band over the years. Dweezil is following in his father's musical footsteps. He shreds that guitar.
I saw (heard) Dweezil play this in Frankfurt a few years back and the audience sang along. It was such a wonderful thing to be sourrounded by hundreds of people who knew the words to "Uncle Remus". Where else could that happen nowadays ? Uncle Remus remains one of Franks best!
@@MegaCarmine12 If you can play Frank’s “Jewish Princess” or Randy Newman’s “Short People”, you can sure as hell play Frank’s "Uncle Remus”! In the stories, Uncle Remus always got the better of the deal simply by being smarter than the other guy. What’s racist about that? Any anyway, the stories derive from tales that southern blacks told each other, like Aesop’s fables, they are instructional.
@@MegaCarmine12 Really? I always thought this was one of Zappa's most anti-racist songs. The idea behind the title, I think, is that it's the only ancestor in pop culture that black people have.
Not even close to true. Frank might’ve been an amazing composer, but his guitar skills were nothing special. Dweezil does an awesome job replicating his fathers sound, maybe even a more talented guitarist. Frank admits in multiple interviews he wasn’t an amazing guitarist.
Outstanding cover, so thankful Dweezil continues to slay these incredible covers of his dad. That tone is just ridiculous, and the two singers absolutely nail the vocals. Thanks for posting.
Frank was so unique in that, although HIS instrument of choice was the Guitar, he made songs that HIGHLIGHTED OTHER instruments: Brass, Drumz, Percussion, Bass, Vocals, Synths, the Synclavier, and in this case The Piano (for more study see his "Lather" album). He was/is the "Composer's Composer". Whilst amazing, the Guitar in this song is NOT the featured instrument but instead the "icing on the cake" SQUIRTED upon the Piano so to speak. Amazing Composer. Zappa will LIVE forever in the hearts and minds of Musicians and Fans Worldwide forever. And THANK YOU "Dweeze" for giving NEW audiences the opportunity to experience his body of work.
I catch Dweezil every time he comes around… always fantastic
His father can be proud of him in the sky...What a chance to have had a father like that...and what a solo \ just great!
Frank Zappa was a musical genius. And his extensive group of musicians in his band over the years. Dweezil is following in his father's musical footsteps. He shreds that guitar.
One of my all time favorite FZ songs!
Music by George Duke, Lyrics by Frank.
Mine too!
Dweezil is just killing it…he has really become an amazing musician
I saw (heard) Dweezil play this in Frankfurt a few years back and the audience sang along. It was such a wonderful thing to be sourrounded by hundreds of people who knew the words to "Uncle Remus". Where else could that happen nowadays ? Uncle Remus remains one of Franks best!
you cant play uncle remus anymore!
@@MegaCarmine12 If you can play Frank’s “Jewish Princess” or Randy Newman’s “Short People”, you can sure as hell play Frank’s "Uncle Remus”! In the stories, Uncle Remus always got the better of the deal simply by being smarter than the other guy. What’s racist about that? Any anyway, the stories derive from tales that southern blacks told each other, like Aesop’s fables, they are instructional.
His music and message lives on!!
@@MegaCarmine12 Really? I always thought this was one of Zappa's most anti-racist songs. The idea behind the title, I think, is that it's the only ancestor in pop culture that black people have.
Frank didn't write the song, he just wrote the lyrics.
Uncle Remus is a great song no doubt. Just remarking about the social unrest in the country
I came from Portugal to see this concert.
I hope to see you soon Dweezil
Miss you Frank
Adam Minkoff is an awesome musician!
That male Lead Vocalist look like the Caveman from the GEICO commercials
Got fucking floored by that lick at 3:22 and played it at least thirty times
Just love the intro, so brilliant and ”of course, that is how the harmony should be moving along”😊👍
That ending solo was fantastic.
That singer is actually really good! Close to Frank’s voice
It's his son
His son Dweezil plays guitar on this. The singer is no relation to Frank.
I agree, the singer did a nice job. The only problem is that the original singer was the great George Duke, not Frank.
@@davenatale850George Duke didn’t sing on this track
@@tkmusic6038 you're right, my bad!
That is just beautiful..
the solo I always wanted!
Yep, i was there. I discovered Frank's music around 1989. Too late to see the master perform. But i guess it won't get any better then this.
Oh yesss close my eyes whats going on Frank is back. Great work Master Dweezil !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like the father so the son 🤘
you cant sing uncle remus anymore
Carmine Ciserano says who?
The legend lives! In those halcyon days Zappa concerts were the best of times. If only Frank would shut up and play the guitar. 😅
I was there, great show. I got to document half of the Drowning Witch, which i a hard one to play.
I can't wait till my fro is full grown!
Dweez see you again soon
He's lucky that his last name is Zappa so that he can do this without paying heavy licensing fees.
Female vocalist ruined this one
I hate when cover artists try and do their own thing and it makes the song worse. Stay on que with everyone else.
@HC-sb1ru If only that were true. She was ASS
..... Sorry, but Frank was 1 km above......
Not even close to true. Frank might’ve been an amazing composer, but his guitar skills were nothing special. Dweezil does an awesome job replicating his fathers sound, maybe even a more talented guitarist. Frank admits in multiple interviews he wasn’t an amazing guitarist.
@@Rigbysalad 🙅🏼