My First Time Hearing Frank Zappa - Muffin Man (Reaction!!)

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  • @chitownlee
    @chitownlee Před rokem +91

    Welcome to the wonderful world of the musical genius, Frank Zappa!

    • @seanmurphy26
      @seanmurphy26 Před rokem +3

      1st time I saw Dweezil and Company, he had Eric Johnson come on as a special guest with a 25-minute version of Muffin Man!

    • @rolfeppler7573
      @rolfeppler7573 Před 9 měsíci

      You are goddamn right!

    • @kosta380
      @kosta380 Před 6 měsíci

      Genius of boring assholes 😂

    • @rogerosterberger4627
      @rogerosterberger4627 Před 5 měsíci

      A musical genius surrounded by other musical genius, Jean-Luc Ponti for example.

    • @chitownlee
      @chitownlee Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@rogerosterberger4627 George Duke, Ruth Underwood and the rest of the musicians playing Zappa's charts the way he wanted them too.

  • @markdrechsler5660
    @markdrechsler5660 Před rokem +170

    Frank is a deep rabbit hole. Incredible guitarist, composer, and band leader. You have my blessing to explore any and all of the about 60 albums FZ put out before his untimely death from cancer.

    • @RichieG
      @RichieG Před rokem +11

      Deep indeed. There are 122 official albums: 62 were released during Zappa's lifetime, 60 after 1993. That's not counting the 100s of bootlegs. You'll never run out of Zappa material.
      Do you take suggestions via the comments? For a steep contrast in styles, you may want to check out the instrumental "Blessed Relief" from the album Grand Wazoo.
      It's a whole different side of this composer, one of several dozen types of music he wrote.

    • @splaff666
      @splaff666 Před rokem

      75 I THINK IN THE END LOL

    • @danchristopher7957
      @danchristopher7957 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Percussionist too

    • @markdrechsler5660
      @markdrechsler5660 Před 11 měsíci

      @@danchristopher7957 and singer, arranger, critic and provocateur!

    • @danchristopher7957
      @danchristopher7957 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@markdrechsler5660 ...and, percussionist

  • @pilesovinyl
    @pilesovinyl Před rokem +118

    This is just the Last part of the song...check out the studio version (which happens to also be live) from the album called Bongo Fury where he shreds literally from beginning to end and he doesn't have another guitarist on that one. I saw him on THAT tour playing THAT song with that band and it was awe inspiring. Frank was an absolute giant, may he RIP.

  • @sandenson
    @sandenson Před rokem +101

    That's Adrian Belew playing the first guitar solo! He's also an amazing musician that went on to play with King Crimson in the early 80's through the early 2000's. Great guitarist.

    • @markdrechsler5660
      @markdrechsler5660 Před rokem +14

      Adrian Belew also has a large number of solo albums, plus his output with his own bands The Bears and the Adrian Belew Power Trio, all worth exploring. As is his work with David Bowie, Talking Heads, and King Crimson.

    • @ericnix6266
      @ericnix6266 Před rokem +7

      @@markdrechsler5660 Love Adrian`s acoustic version of, Three of A perfect pair.

    • @jimp4666
      @jimp4666 Před rokem +6

      Going to see Belew play in 3 weeks, super excited. Saw him with King Crimson back in the day, looking forward to his newest incarnation playing with Jerry Harrison from Talking Heads.

    • @markdrechsler5660
      @markdrechsler5660 Před rokem +7

      @@jimp4666 cool! I saw him three times with KC, three times with the power trio, and two solo shows, one acoustic. He’s very approachable. After one show he autographed my arm. (I have a tattoo of the knot design from the Discipline album.)

    • @marlon-jl4ge
      @marlon-jl4ge Před rokem

      Shit ugly zappa was garbage

  • @momokomiyafuji396
    @momokomiyafuji396 Před rokem +31

    Frank's unique vocals and offbeat sense of humor were icing on his musically intricate and complex cake. He was well respected by his peers. Incredibly intelligent. He was to music what George Carlin was to comedy.

  • @mrnobody9104
    @mrnobody9104 Před rokem +36

    Frank was a genius to say the least! The level of musicianship he and his band mates possessed was undeniable....

  • @cojaysea
    @cojaysea Před rokem +8

    Ah someone intelligent enough to appreciate the talent and humor of Frank Zappa . You get a subscription for that my man !

  • @petdud
    @petdud Před 2 měsíci +5

    At age 13, I heard Zappa music for the first time on a cassette player in the car of a friend's brother. It was Muffin Man playing from album Bongo Fury. I still remember vividly this moment. I'm now 60 and Frank is my favorite composer/performer. He's a genius.

  • @chaosmos24
    @chaosmos24 Před rokem +16

    If this one gave you goosebumps you are in for a treat. Zappa is the gift that keeps on giving. Don't let the goofiness fool you. Dude was a legitimate musical genius in my opinion.

  • @gary5931
    @gary5931 Před rokem +12

    I listened to Zappa endlessly in the 70's. I don't even know where to tell you to start. So much good shit from him. Sad when he died. His son Dweezle continues his father's legacy. Tours as, Zappa does Zappa!

  • @korpse6rinder
    @korpse6rinder Před rokem +22

    Zappa is a legend. He has so many versions of each song, it can be a little hit or miss finding the one you heard. City of tiny lights, don't eat the yellow snow, Dynamo hum, titties and beer, and cosmic debris are some of my favorites.

  • @schmiddyfi
    @schmiddyfi Před rokem +87

    Frank put out more than 60 albums. He was prolific. He wasn't just a writer, he was a composer and conductor... and the most talented musicians of the era would compete to play in his band. You've hit the mother load! Frank's lyrics are witty, sarcastic, and playful... and although he was a very serious guy, he tried not to take himself too seriously in musical terms. You're about to be bombarded by all the Zappa fanatics who, I dare say, are even more zealous than Tool fanatics. They'll point you in the right direction. Enjoy the ride!

    • @marlon-jl4ge
      @marlon-jl4ge Před rokem

      Zappa was an arrogant asshole and ignorant

    • @marlon-jl4ge
      @marlon-jl4ge Před rokem

      He was filth

    • @schmiddyfi
      @schmiddyfi Před rokem +4

      @@marlon-jl4ge "She wore a Milton Bradley crayon. But she was something I could lay on". :-)

    • @lordjohnwharfin5397
      @lordjohnwharfin5397 Před rokem +2

      More than that. He had a large recording studio in his house, and he recorded everything. Rehearsals, auditions, writing sessions, outtakes, jams with friends, whatever; not to mention every live show he did. Not only that, but after the original Mothers of Invention broke up in the '60s he never signed another record contract. He always owned his own record companies and only did distribution deals with major labels. That means he owned every recording he made. There's probably enough stuff that his kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and maybe their kids as well will have new material to release, assuming anybody wants it.

    • @kosta929
      @kosta929 Před rokem

      The whole zappa family, you can throw in the trash 🤣

  • @Steven-le4bc
    @Steven-le4bc Před rokem +3

    Frank Zappa was amazing. React to as much as possible. "We're Only in it for the Money" is a good starting point. ❤

  • @therevjimbo9193
    @therevjimbo9193 Před rokem +12

    Frank Zappa is a legend!!!!!!!! I was lucky enough to see him live back in the 80's. I don't think you can go wrong with any of his music.

  • @leonelsjanofwipper3418
    @leonelsjanofwipper3418 Před rokem +22

    I second the Inca Roads suggestion. Preferably the Token of his Extreme live version. That ('73-'74) band is legendary. Zappa at his best.

  • @matthewoconnor5838
    @matthewoconnor5838 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Most unique brilliant musician in my generation,( in my 70s now).

  • @rayenrico3495
    @rayenrico3495 Před rokem +9

    As rock fans we were lucky to get Zappa! He's a musical savant, that wrote symphonies but loved rock music. That's without the amazing lyrics that are absolutely hysterical at times, dark at times, sexual most of the time and extraordinary all the time. Take a deep breath first, then slowly explore Frank "Fuckin" Zappa. Absolutely one of a kind!

  • @barriethomson5819
    @barriethomson5819 Před rokem +25

    Franks music encompasses rock, jazz, soul, pop and more. It’s well worth the effort to read up about him and his music. Some regard him as a genius, l stand with them. “Lucille has messed my mind up” is definitely one of my favorites and something most don’t expect from him, enjoyed it, have a great day!😊🎸

    • @alldayadventures5418
      @alldayadventures5418 Před rokem +2

      Lucille is the best song on Joe's Garage... Which is a hard choice among so many great tunes...

  • @grandwazoodebris1015
    @grandwazoodebris1015 Před rokem +5

    Frank Zappa was lot of things. Very talented, very very hard working. But he was a composer top of the list, so when he solos, he has a lot of music knowledge at his fingertips. He released 3 whole albums of just guitar solos, called Shut Up an Play Your Guitar and similar. His songs were very structured but set up to have improvisation sections, and he always had a great band to go with him.

  • @darrenherbst5572
    @darrenherbst5572 Před rokem +10

    frank didnt do drugs or drink - And if you were in his band he didnt care if you did or not - however - You better be tight or you are gone - 100s of great stories

    • @Frunobulax74
      @Frunobulax74 Před rokem +3

      @David Herbert - Frank did not care what his musicians did on their own time, but while working for him or when his band was on tour, no drugs.

  • @itsnotthesamething
    @itsnotthesamething Před 5 měsíci +1

    Look for "Frank Zappa teaches Steve Allen to play the bicycle". That was his first TV interview. It wasn't obvious then that he was going places, but he obviously went places. Legend.

  • @Bootleg666
    @Bootleg666 Před rokem +15

    Glad to see a Zappa reaction. He's an amazing artist, and well worth a deeper dive. Recommended tracks would have to include WATERMELONS IN EASTER HAY, MONTANA, PEACHES EN REGALIA, INCA ROADS, and MY GUITAR WANTS TO KILL YOUR MAMA. Hope to see more Frank on the channel

    • @gerneticut
      @gerneticut Před 11 měsíci

      You forgot dirty love!

    • @ArtieMoskowitz
      @ArtieMoskowitz Před 11 měsíci

      All great songs. I would add Trouble Every Day. The Illinois Enema Bandit, sofa #1, the Grand Wazoo album... the list goes on.

  • @jamesstuart7792
    @jamesstuart7792 Před rokem +7

    Polo, you are KILLING the reactions dude! Tool, Opeth, Zeppelin, Primus.. and now the man himself, Mr Frank Zappa. I've NEVER seen another reaction channel go near his stuff lol.. especially with such an open mind. Zappa is... well, Zappa lol. He's legit one of the best guitarists who ever lived, as well as a composer and genuine musical genius. Not all his stuff is comprehensible to mere mortals like us lol, but a lot of it is, and it sounds like nothing else. Some other tracks you NEED to check out are: Dancing Shoes, Joe's Garage, Bobby Brown Goes Down, Valley Girls and the due of Dont Eat The Yellow Snow + Nanook Rubs It In (these must be listened as a pair). Zappa is probably the deepest of deep rabbit holes. Welcome lol...

  • @akahina
    @akahina Před rokem +7

    I saw Frank at least a dozen times starting in 1971. I never missed a concert when he toured. Without a doubt, every concert was memorable, and he never disappointed. His Halloween concerts were legendary.

  • @Timmayytoo
    @Timmayytoo Před rokem +9

    There's a great documentary film about his life that came out a couple of years ago that feature mostly clips that have never been seen publicly. Very interesting guy. He was a perfectionist, so some people found him difficult to work with, but his band was always full of spectacular musicians. Steve Vai, who you may have heard by now on your musical journey, got his start transcribing music for Frank, who eventually let Vai join the band. So a lot of Steve's musical sensibilities were learned and honed by his time with Zappa.

  • @angelaharper856
    @angelaharper856 Před rokem +6

    band name: frank zappa and the mothers of invention. later in his career he got very deeply into jazz. was lucky enough to see him a few times, but his jazz ability/versititliy was mind-blowing

  • @chazdii
    @chazdii Před rokem +6

    Frank is my favorite musician. He released a series of albums called guitar. And he wrote backing tracks to guitar solos recorded during live shows.
    I love city of tiny lites, uncle Remus, black napkins, and so many more.
    If you want his greatest guitar solo seek out watermelon in Easter hay!
    Frank is a true American composer, he wrote the music for every member in the band for every song.

  • @salvessen6100
    @salvessen6100 Před rokem +2

    Forget rabbit holes, my friend. You have just skirted around the event horizon of an intergalactic, interdimensional supermassive black hole! Zappa bring it from the skies.

  • @jessem470
    @jessem470 Před rokem +8

    Watermelon in Easter Hay
    Already suggested but this is his most melodic solo
    Black Napkins off Zoot Allures
    Or live version from Mike Douglas show
    Willie the Pimp or anything off Hot Rats ( peaches en regalia is my personal favorite )
    Zappa had the greatest band in world to see them check out
    Inca Roads
    He was also very funny
    Cheepnis
    Flakes
    Don’t eat the yellow snow suite

  • @djmir4
    @djmir4 Před rokem +2

    My dad had a few frank zappa albums, this was one of my favorite tracks growing up.

  • @Richardkv2112
    @Richardkv2112 Před 2 měsíci +1

    He is the mvp that's what I'm talking about he is the GOAT the gooat!

  • @scottlapham3222
    @scottlapham3222 Před rokem +2

    Frank Zappa is one of the deepest rabbit holes you could ever go down. I have been listening to him since the early 70’s and today have well over 100 Zappa albums in my collection (and I’m missing a few). Good luck!! 👍

  • @realbser1956
    @realbser1956 Před rokem +3

    Zappa was an amazing, unique, one of a kind talent. Hard to believe that he’s gone almost 30 years. 🔥

  • @colossalberger
    @colossalberger Před rokem +6

    He doesn’t just improvise solos, the music arrangements change from performance to performance. But yeah the other version’s solo is legendary. If you want a killer solo check out Zappa’s “sexual harassment in the workplace.” And yes, most of his material is comedy and satirical.

  • @steveM1341
    @steveM1341 Před rokem +2

    This is from Live at Palladium - HALLOWEEN (1977). If you dug this you need to watch the entire performance. Frank closed the show with a rendition of Black Napkins and Steve Via has commented that he never heard anyone play the guitar like Frank did in the piece, on that night. Coming from Via, that's saying something.

  • @hongfang2508
    @hongfang2508 Před rokem +13

    Zappa always had great musicians in his band: The Mothers of Invention. Zappa was at the forefront of Rock/Jazz fusion along with artists like Miles Davis. Miles approached the fusion from the Jazz perspective, Zappa more from the Rock perspective. For Zappa newbies to get a taste of his outstanding bands (a revolving door of excellence, much like Miles' bands), I STRONGLY suggest Inca Roads, this live version: czcams.com/video/wqp71DOJ3aY/video.html

  • @NoBSMusicReviews
    @NoBSMusicReviews Před 8 měsíci +2

    Zapper was a genre onto himself. He was incredible and I was lucky enough to see him perform many times in person.

  • @lolomim1
    @lolomim1 Před rokem +6

    Polo is my favorite reaction platform. I've watched every Harry Mack with him and have learned a lot about the history of rap music. I have seen Zappa numerous times since I was 17 years old. I have recently seen the Zappa Band a few times as they play at the Baked Potato in Hollywood with the original 80's musicians. It is a small venue (bar) and the musicians are close and friendly. It is like listening to Zappa music in your living room- no kidding! They are amazing!!!!!! Thanks Polo for this reaction. I was wondering when you would get around to Zappa. Peace!~

  • @Ninang363
    @Ninang363 Před rokem +1

    Ship Ahoy is my favorite Zappa Solo. It is very hard to name A Frank Zappa track that is best. His catalog is enormous and straddles a number of genres. I have listened to Frank since I was about 15 years old. I once got to play bass with his son Dweezil for the song Apostrophe. 8 of the best minutes of my life

  • @msee383
    @msee383 Před rokem +1

    Wow! I’ve never seen live performances, but this is every bit up there with the best of the time.

  • @scotttrainer9704
    @scotttrainer9704 Před rokem +8

    You should definitely do more Frank Zappa and check out Zappa Plays Zappa with his son Dweezil and long time friend guitar legend Steve Vai.

  • @dieterkoch6563
    @dieterkoch6563 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is what we dealt with when discovering Frank in the late 60's.
    Needless to say our minds were blown!

  • @blitztim6416
    @blitztim6416 Před rokem +4

    Frank was kind of the mad genius of rock. But to have played in his band gave you so much cred. It meant you were a stellar musician.
    Adrian Belew, the first guitarist, is really good too. He ended up playing with Bowie, Talking Heads and King Crimson.

  • @musicfanatic5037
    @musicfanatic5037 Před 2 měsíci

    About hearing "the same solo every night", a Frank Zappa concert was always an experience. You never, never knew what you would get. Take this version of the Muffin Man: Two repeated chorouses, then just the main theme of the music devoted to just jamming. Frank didn't play his "hits" for a show - unless you were a deep, deep fan, most of the time you wouldn't even know what he was playing. You could only sit in wonder and amazement as Frank Zappa, and whoever he picked for that tour, and all were among the most accomplished musicians of the day, play whatever Frank felt like playing that night. A true genius, and the most overlooked guitar player in rock history.

  • @taryn-leacarvalho3444
    @taryn-leacarvalho3444 Před rokem +4

    Wow sir, this brings back such amazing memories of my dad. Who introduced us to all the greats. Thanks for taking me down warm memory lane. Keep up your amazing reviews.

  • @djwarrior3365
    @djwarrior3365 Před rokem +2

    The 70's were an AMAZING time to be a teenager and come into one self. We didn't take ourselves so seriously. WE OWNED FUN.

  • @xtop23
    @xtop23 Před rokem +3

    Frank was amazingly talented. So incredibly eclectic.

  • @guringai
    @guringai Před rokem +1

    That's one of my favourite Zappa tunes too, live or otherwise. Would have been an unforgettable performance

  • @Internutt2023
    @Internutt2023 Před 4 měsíci +1

    If you ever saw the album cover from "Man From Utopia" , it has a caricature of Frank, as a muscle bound monster crushing his guitar neck while on stage, and reverse side shows a view from his back where he's actually a machine. If you want another great song, look for "Bamboozled by love" live, on the album "Tinsel Town Rebellion", where he has Ike Willis on Vocals, and Denny Walley doing some wicked slide guitar work as well.

  • @jeffpetrimoulx6806
    @jeffpetrimoulx6806 Před 6 měsíci

    wish I could have seen him back in the day. He was one of a kind. The more I listened to him, the more I saw and heard just how talented he was.

  • @donkfail1
    @donkfail1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Zappa is one of those amazing guitarists that makes me think of that line in Johnny B Good: "He could play the guitar just like ringing a bell." There seems to be no effort. He imagines a sound and the instrument makes it. So much experience and practice behind that.

  • @Coinmancer
    @Coinmancer Před rokem +2

    There is a person on CZcams who has dozens of live recordings and he will cut out the solo of every version of a song like muffin man and turn it into a 60 minute guitar solo that is seamless and never gets boring because Zappa played it different every night

  • @deanbarcelona1427
    @deanbarcelona1427 Před rokem

    I saw Frank 3 times twice at the Mothers day concerts 73/74 super great show . Frank RIP

  • @gliebzeit
    @gliebzeit Před rokem +10

    Polo, please check out 'Weasels Ripped My Flesh' ... a Frank Zappa and the Mothers album with both studio and live improvisations. Then, get a taste of 'Burnt Weenie Sandwich' the previous album. Both released in 1970. Or if you'd like more that are like 'Muffin Man', check out 'Bongo Fury', the album that it's from. Thanks for your heartfelt reaction.

  • @raulhavana5448
    @raulhavana5448 Před rokem +2

    One of the best lyricist ever and one heck of a guitar player.

  • @woodsea434
    @woodsea434 Před rokem +2

    Zappa is a genius. Glad you keep seeking the more interesting facets of rock. I hope you listen to some of the great indie artists of the 90's and 00's.

  • @dbloughtbuckprep
    @dbloughtbuckprep Před rokem

    saw frank zappa 6 times...he is our tchaikovsky...he was a pure genius...i saw him at stoneybrook college 2nd row center...played the entire joes garage album...very very smart man

  • @justinjenkins2728
    @justinjenkins2728 Před rokem +2

    Love seeing Zappa get the love he deserves.

  • @Nickel138
    @Nickel138 Před rokem +5

    Yes! I love it when people react to this song. This is the song my dad introduced me to Frank Zappa with, and it was amazing to me. This version wasn’t the full song though. The whole song has an amazing intro. Check out the album version, which I believe is live as well.

  • @ti-dens
    @ti-dens Před 9 měsíci +2

    Every live version of Muffin Man is Amazing!!!!.💥👍🏾😎. "I have to hear it again"

  • @mumbledg
    @mumbledg Před rokem +2

    If you ever see Frank Zappa with a Gibson SG guitar on, fasten your seatbelt. The guy is a complete freaking genius. If you want to check more of him (and there's a lot and very different) I'd recommend "One size fits all", "Roxy & elsewhere", "Overnite sensation", "Apostrophe", "You can't do that on stage anymore vol. 2", "Absolutely free" and "We're only in it for the money".

  • @ErickSowder
    @ErickSowder Před rokem

    Saw that Zappa interview too and was really fascinated by what he said . I can appreciate him much more . Great video.

  • @clutchstingray2940
    @clutchstingray2940 Před rokem +2

    I recommend Zombie Woof studio version. Frank's solo is amazing.

    • @erikahlander3489
      @erikahlander3489 Před rokem

      Any version may do! Even covers, since the composition is so great. But of course Dweezil + Vai + Napoleon (Zappa plays Zappa) is excellent!

  • @arteanimica9623
    @arteanimica9623 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Steve Vai was in the Audience that Day & said that was God joking with the guitar.

  • @pamb440
    @pamb440 Před rokem +1

    I was introduced to Frank’s music by my dad. I was born in 66 and my pop was a huge fan of his and Captain Beefheart. I remember running around the house when I was a kid and lying down on our shag carpet in front of the speakers in our living room and hearing this song and so many others. Naturally, I grew to become a huge fan. Frank will never disappoint. His music is so profound but he never takes himself to seriously with lyrics. It was always so fun to try and figure out what he was talking about when I was a kid before I asked my dad what the lyrics meant. Let’s just say it was a bonding experience I’ll never forget. He was a musical genius. RIP Frank. I truly miss him.

  • @outernothingness1177
    @outernothingness1177 Před rokem +10

    The Comfortably Numb solo is undoubtedly amazing, but it's exactly the kind of thing Frank was talking about: something that was made up carefully in a studio over a long time, and not at a moment's notice. And the unprepared moment is the point where you spot the real talent.

    • @betteroffdread-sydneydread5282
      @betteroffdread-sydneydread5282 Před rokem +3

      I think perhaps, the unprepared moment is the point where you spot genius/virtuosity. I think talent qualifies as talent at some respectable bar lower than that set by FZ! David Gilmore is undeniably talented, improv or no.

    • @avantgardenovelist
      @avantgardenovelist Před rokem +1

      The comfortably numb solo was improvised.

    • @kosta929
      @kosta929 Před rokem

      Zappa was an arrogant asshole and ignorant

    • @The_Original_forresttrump
      @The_Original_forresttrump Před rokem +1

      Ever heard Zappa’s band doing the Allman’s Whipping Post” ? Frank doesn’t play a note.

    • @kosta929
      @kosta929 Před rokem

      Shit ugly zappa could only impress unsuspecting fools

  • @coreytrevorson8984
    @coreytrevorson8984 Před rokem +1

    This is the song that got me into Zappa, some 20 years ago. Amazing.

  • @slashsnemesis
    @slashsnemesis Před rokem +3

    From this same concert, you need to check out Black Napkins and Punky's Whips. Amazing solos. This was from his Halloween show at the Palladium, 1977 if that helps you find them.

  • @jamesburrell8782
    @jamesburrell8782 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the best version of muffin man but all the musicians are amazing so whatever mothers/zappa track you listen to you won’t ever be disappointed.

  • @Hrth6
    @Hrth6 Před rokem +2

    Great reaction.
    Please keep going. Frank Zappa is the greatest rock musician in history. He’s also the greatest composer in history.

  • @ronbakker2031
    @ronbakker2031 Před rokem +3

    Inca Roads is the one song you should definitely check out! 🙏

  • @timkaufhold4739
    @timkaufhold4739 Před rokem +2

    Frank is the only musician that put out more albums after he died than when he was alive.

  • @PaulSchuster-yj4zb
    @PaulSchuster-yj4zb Před 8 měsíci

    Composer, Band Leader, Comic Lyricist, Wild-Man Performer, Musical Genius, and known as one of the top rock guitarists there has ever been .

  • @Superrobil
    @Superrobil Před rokem +7

    OMG ... A dangerous rabithole - for sure!

  • @amjrpain919
    @amjrpain919 Před rokem +2

    Saw him at an outdoor concert one summer night in the early 80's, with an orchestra ...
    It was M A G I C A L 💯 👁💥👁 👍

  • @thexalon
    @thexalon Před měsícem

    If you want to hear Zappa's studio guitar work, one of his albums is "Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar", where he does exactly that. An extremely creative guy, with at least one track for everybody. And of course, like most great musicians, Weird Al parodied him with "Genius in France" which covers the whole of his style quite well.

  • @clemigula4228
    @clemigula4228 Před rokem +2

    A true American. A musical genius. Truly unique. Dive deep, man. You will hear amazing things!
    His album “One Size Fits All” is great and I think a good place to start.

    • @clemigula4228
      @clemigula4228 Před rokem +1

      George Clinton of P-Funk fame said something like “every black musician should listen to Zappa”
      That’s a pretty good endorsement in my mind

  • @erolbulut2584
    @erolbulut2584 Před rokem +1

    I've been down the Zappa rabbit hole since 1970

  • @mikec9729
    @mikec9729 Před rokem +1

    Just watched your reaction to Cosmic debris and saw you did the muffin man so I had to come and check that one out love frank I own lots of his albums I still listen to him today I've seen him live I think six times and I like to see it son's band doing his dad's music falling down that rabbit hole there's much more to listen to

  • @stevenparker4684
    @stevenparker4684 Před rokem +2

    Very deep hole, unique, a lyrical and guitar genius.
    If you dare to dig deeper, you must hear the full album "Apostrophe"

  • @chipsterb4946
    @chipsterb4946 Před 11 měsíci

    My favorite Frank Zappa guitar solo is in Montana off of Overnight Sensation. The fact that Tina and the Iketttes are singing the backing vocals is just icing on the cake. 😎

  • @jeromemanceau4263
    @jeromemanceau4263 Před 4 měsíci

    The studio version was the very first I've heard from Frank Zappa. Compared to others, I couldn't believe how long the solo went for. Zappa became my absolute favourite artist. Listen to "shut up 'n play yer guitar" album. The 3 title pieces are incredible, and not only those!

  • @simonwilson770
    @simonwilson770 Před rokem

    So happy you love his music! He worked tirelessly on his music until the day he passed in 93. None of his solos were ever the same, he called his technique ’air sculpture’ and usually his solos would all go on for 7-8 mins. Zappa released a THREE album box set in the late seventies of just guitar solos called ‘shut up ‘n play yer guitar’ …it’s not for the faint hearted but a few amazing pieces on there you should check out man, like ‘soup ‘n old clothes’ …what an incredible solo! Welcome to the world of ZAPPA!

  • @ArtieMoskowitz
    @ArtieMoskowitz Před 11 měsíci

    I first heard Frank in 1975 and went to every Halloween show in NYC for 6 years in a row. All the solos were different. Even from the early show to the late show they changed. My friend Warren Cucurillo studied guitar for years to get into Frank's band and was on Joe's Garage and others. Warren's song Thanks to Frank is amazing. He went on to Missing Persons and Duran Duran. Our love of FZ has lasted 50 years.

  • @monkeybusiness6384
    @monkeybusiness6384 Před rokem

    Glad you liked it. Ive been all over Frank Zappa since the 70's. alot of the solos are made as they go. Not rehearsed.

  • @rosskirkwood8411
    @rosskirkwood8411 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The vault of Zappa rivals any musician’s library.

  • @Lagzatzappateers
    @Lagzatzappateers Před rokem +2

    Goosebumps start to finish. You nailed it. That's exactly what this is Polo!

  • @TheKitchenerLeslie
    @TheKitchenerLeslie Před 11 měsíci +1

    Willie the Pimp from the Hot Rats album is one of my favorite Zappa guitar solos.

  • @frankbreuer8849
    @frankbreuer8849 Před rokem

    Frank on fiya! BOSS SOLO As a kid I could listen to the record on repeat but today a number of versions including footage, and witness how the band pulls it off ... KILLLER FOOTAGE

  • @arielrichmond1238
    @arielrichmond1238 Před rokem +2

    What an intro to ZAPPA!!

  • @tixximmi1
    @tixximmi1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love it when Joey sings along with Frank. (Joey Psychotic - body guard) Many years ago I got to see Frank 5 times in a week. LA, Santa Barbara, Berkeley, Sacramento and Reno. On the same song (Inca Roads) Frank did 5 different guitar solos. And they would rehearse a hundred songs so the 20 they play changes from night to night.

    • @Internutt2023
      @Internutt2023 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Dude, I have NO IDEA where you got the name "Joey Dynamo" from. That man's REAL name is John Smothers, AKA "Bald Head John" ( google it, hes done many a YT video) , featured in the studio album Joe's Garage, on the song "Dong Work for Yuda", and yes, he was Frank's bodyguard, hired after a jealous BF of a groupie pull him off of a stage in Europe and caused him serious injury, where he was wheelchair bound for his recovery.

    • @tixximmi1
      @tixximmi1 Před 4 měsíci

      @@Internutt2023 Never said Joey Dynamo. It was Joey Psychotic. That was Franks name for him. Never heard Frank calling him Bald Head John either.

  • @fords_nothere_100
    @fords_nothere_100 Před rokem +2

    Some artists drag you down a rabbit hole. Frank Zappa will pull you into a huge, complicated cavern. With 61+ albums and everything from doo wop to straight up experimental fusion, you'll find much more to enjoy. I'd recommend a "story" song like "Dinah Moe Hum" or, for complexity and a killer guitar solo, try "Inca Roads".
    Great first reaction!

  • @rk41gator
    @rk41gator Před rokem +2

    An amazing quantity and quality. The more you see and hear him the more incredulous you are that this guy never did drugs.

  • @stevedennis4197
    @stevedennis4197 Před rokem

    Hooray!!!! Frank. You need to go deep. The man is a genius, and he goes everywhere with his compositions. No one compares. A good Italian Jewish boy. Unfortunately, he has passed from cancer of the prostrate. So much to explore and so little time. Enjoy.

  • @cainealexander-mccord2805

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your Tool videos, so when I saw you doing Zappa, I had to stop by. Delightful, as always. Fave Zappa tune, "Bobby Brown".

  • @walterleonard2489
    @walterleonard2489 Před rokem +1

    Zappa was one of the strangest performers that I have ever seen, and I've seen a lot. Love his guitar skills.

  • @semiliterati
    @semiliterati Před 11 měsíci +1

    Looks like you uploaded this on valentines day, earlier this year. Picked a great day to fall in love with Frank Zappa. No doubt, he's a musical genius, but he was brilliant, just in general. He had a way of looking at things, and could wrap those thoughts up in a way that communicated a lot more than just the words he used to express the ideas. Like a parent asking their kid if they've done their homework, only without the power dynamic, or the conditioning of a shared history. There's some sage words he dropped, on all kinds of things, that kinda incidentally hits basic core realities of right and wrong, or just being a person in a world filled with other people. I'm not even talking about things he wrote down to be read by other people. Just right off the cuff, no matter what he was talking about, he'd drop some timeless little summary of a bigger picture that transcended the specific context, as a throw away statement, without any intentions of appearing profound, it was just how he saw the thing.

  • @allanalogmusicat78rpm

    02:56 The big guy who comes to the microphone was Frank's bodyguard. Frank got pushed off a stage in 1971 by a "fan," and landed on the concrete floor of the orchestra pit. Broke his legs and crushed his larynx. That's why he can sing that super low voice in this song. So, "Bald-headed John" was there to make sure that never happened again.

  • @cbird02
    @cbird02 Před rokem +2

    Zappa is truly a musical genius. He is a composer and director. He demands excellence from every band member and he did not tolerate drugs and alcohol. He is super intelligent while incredibly zany at the same time. I suggest Frank Zappa - Inca Roads (A Token Of His Extreme) and you will get a bonus of the most talented claymation work every produced for a small portion of the video.(most likely enhanced by LSD)

  • @chuckgraf8141
    @chuckgraf8141 Před rokem

    Frank is one of my favorites. You will enjoy his work.