Gerry Fialka's Interview with Napoleon Murphy Brock
Hot Rats, 55 Years Later
Neue Doppel-CD angekündigt
Greatest Hits Broadcast Collection
Label: Live Icons US
Cat: LVIC 2CD4008
Release: 15. November 2024
Tracks taken from:
- Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden September 30th 1967 Sveriges radio
- Theatre De L'Olympia, Paris, France October 26th 1968 Radio France
- Fillmore West, San Francisco on November 6th 1970 KSAN-FM
- Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, N.Y. November 15th 1974WNEW-FM
- County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, May 23rd 1975 KLAQ-FM
- War Memorial Gym, Vancouver October 1st 1975 CBC-FM
- Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, October 13th 1978 2nd Show, WDHA-FM,
- Tower Theater, Philadelphia, PA April 29th 1980 (Early Show) WMMR-FM
- Palladium, New York on October 31st 1981 WNEW-FM
- TLNBOX3 Stonybrook, New York, NY November 3rd 1984 WLIR-FM
Disc 1: 1. Call Any Vegetable, 2. King Kong, 3. Pound For A Brown On The Bus, 4. Dog Breath/Uncle Meat, 5. Son Of Mr Green Genes, 6. Chungs's Revenge 2, 7. Camarillo Brillo, 8. Dupree's Paradise, 9. Cosmik Debris
Disc 2: 1. Yellow Snow Suite, 2. Apostrophe, 3. Stinkfoot, 4. Inca Roads 5. Florentine Pogen, 6. The Torture Never Stops, 7. Black Napkins, 8. City Of Tiny Lights, 9. Outside Now, 10. Watermelon In Easter Hay, 11. Black Page # 2
Description
With such a vast catalogue of broadcast material available at first glance it would appear easy to put together a "best of" of Frank Zappa and Zappa & The Mothers. However, taking the lyrical content of some of the older songs into account it becomes necessary to filter out some of the more controversial efforts that would not quite square with a contemporary audience. This we have done without, we hope, offending the hardcore Zappa aficionados among you.
With that caveat in place, we are still left with a plethora of great tunes and great playing to choose from. Zappa's bands were always hard touring outfits, and the tightness of the arrangements gives credit to both this and the hard work put in at various pre-tour rehearsal rooms. Most of the notable musicians who graced the bands over the decades are featured here. George Duke, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ruth Underwood, Beefheart, and Ike Willis all feature as well as the complete early Mothers line-ups on King Kong etc. The one constant is Zappa's brilliant and subtle guitar playing which soars in and around the complex arrangements as if visiting each piece lightly before moving on.
Zappa remains a controversial figure both for the genius and forward-looking nature of his music as well as for his unorthodox views on certain topics. Let us put the latter behind us and enjoy one of the 20th. Century's musical geniuses as he is best remembered, playing live.
Neues CD-Set angekündigt
Ein 6-CD-Set mit dem Titel "Live Broadcast Collection" wird Anfang November auf dem Blueline US-Label erscheinen. Ob es dasselbe Set ist, welches im letzten Jahr auf dem Radio Broadcast Label erschien bleibt abzuwarten.
A Lovely Time by Arthur Barrow
This is a nostalgic expression of lovey times, past and present, that can open your heart to what is beautiful in this world.
released September 27, 2024
Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by Arthur Barrow. Mastered by Bob Rice.
Tinseltown Rebellion Band live in Soest
Unter dem Motto "They do it again" haben sie sich nach mehreren, teils langjährigen Pausen wieder einmal zusammen gefunden und spielten ein fantastisches Set. 1999 spielten sie auf der Zappanale #10 und nun in nahezu unveränderter Besetzung:
- Tenor Saxophone – Manfred Cogel
- Trombone – Ron Oligschläger
- Trumpet – Christoph Fischer
- Alto Saxophone – Johannes Flamm
- Baritone Saxophone – Patrick Porsch
- Bass, Vocals – Antoine Pütz
- Drums, Vocals – Horst Schippers
- Guitar, Vocals – Christian Henke
- Guitar – Thomas Nordhausen
- Keyboards – Stefan Michalke
- Keyboards, Vocals – Thomas Berndt
- Mallets, Percussion – Jürgen Karle
Don Preston live in Berlin
ein Rückblick auf vinylrausch.de
Neu auf LP: Bobby Brown - Live 1988
Label: SIS
Erscheinungstermin: 29.11.2024
Tracklist:
1 Bolero
2 Stink Foot
3 I Ain't Got No Heart
4 Love Of My Life
5 Chana In Da Bushwop
6 Heavy Duty Judy
7 Disco Boy
8 Truck Driver Divorce
9 Watermelon In Easter Hay
10 Bobby Brown
Weed Demon: Willie The Pimp
Weed Demon are: Jordan Holland, Andy Center, Brian Buckley, Nick Carter
Joe Panettieri: Willie The Pimp
The Z3: Willie the Tweezer Pimp
New vinyl: Frank Zappa - Sinister Footwear
live broadcast, 17th November 1981 from The Ritz in NYC
Limited to 500 hand numbered copies on Splatter Vinyl.
Side 1:
1. Treacherous Cretins
2. Easy Meat
3. Drowning Witch
Side 2:
1. Sinister Footwear
2. Stevie's Spanking
3. Cocaine Decisions
4. Goblin Girl
Label: Stylus Groove
Release Date: 30/10/2024
New vinyl: Frank Zappa - Zoot Aloors
live broadcast, 17th November 1981 from The Ritz in NYC
Limited to 500 hand numbered copies on Splatter Vinyl.
Side 1:
1. Tryin' To Grow A Chin
2. Strictly Genteel
3. Ride Like The Wind
Side 2:
1. Zoot Allures
2. Whipping Post
3. Watermelon In Easter Hay
Label: Stylus Groove
Release Date: 30/10/2024
Zappa (Special Edition) (Blu-ray & DVD)
Alex Winter zeigt Frank Zappa so, wie er sich selbst sah - als seriösen Musiker im Freak-Gewand. Tausende von Stunden sorgfältig digitalisierter Videos, Fotos und Audiodateien bildeten die Grundlage für eine fesselnde Dokumentation, die mit ihrer Fülle bislang unveröffent-lichter Aufnahmen selbst Zappaisten viel Neues offenbart.
Neuauflage!
Specials:
- Booklet
- Artcards
- Deleted Scenes
running time: 128 min
to be released: 12.12.2024
NDR Bigband meets Ensemble Modern Festival
NDR Bigband meets Ensemble Modern #1
Unter dem Motto "#Frisch poliert" geht das Festival mit Werken von Frank Zappa, neu arrangiert von Colin Towns, an den Start.
NDR Bigband meets Ensemble Modern #2
Im Rahmen des "Ensemble Modern Festivals" stehen drei Uraufführungen von Carla Kihlstedt und Alex Paxton Ali N. Askin auf dem Programm.
NDR Bigband meets Ensemble Modern #3
Mit fünf neuen Werken unter der Headline "#ad hoc" beschließen Ensemble Modern aus Frankfurt und die NDR Bigband das Festival.
Candi's Coating by Cyborg Hit Parade
Moons Memoiren: aufrichtig, genau, traurig
Jean-Martin Büttner in der Neuen Zürcher Zeitung.
Apostrophe (´): 50th Anniversary Edition
Das Rock Magazin Eclipsed feiert den 50. Jahrestag der wohl populärsten Platte in Frank Zappas epischem Katalog. Neben dem 5CD + Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition Box-Set wird es zwei separate Vinyl-Veröffentlichungen geben: eine 2LP + 7-inch Single-Edition mit beiden audiophilen 180-Gramm-LPs auf weißem Vinyl mit gelben Schneespritzern, wie sie von Bernie Grundman bei Bernie Grundman Mastering im Jahr 2024 vom analogen Originalband geschnitten wurden. Die 7-Zoll-Version von "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow" ist eine Reproduktion der Original-Single von 1974 - hier auf im Dunkeln leuchtendem Vinyl mit gelben Sprenkeln. Die 1LP-Edition enthält die neun Songs des Originalalbums auf audiophilem 180-Gramm-Gold-Nugget-Vinyl. Mehr bei www.eclipsed.de
Mein Vater hat einen Groupie im Keller einziehen lassen
Ann-Kathrin Mittelstraß berichtet auf Bayern 2 / Zündfunk über Moon Unit Zappas Buch über ihre tragische Familiengeschichte auf www.br.de.
How Frank Zappa talked his way out of an assassination attempt
Ben Forrest @ faroutmagazine.co.uk
It was an intimidating show
Tony Levin recalls the only gig ever played by Mothers Of Invention spin-off band Aha, The Attack Of The Green Slimebeast, with a dance troupe, a body-painted Danny DeVito and an audience of two people. => loudersound.com
The Night Frank Zappa Jammed With Pink Floyd
By Josh Jones @ openculture.com
‘Valley Girl’: How Frank Zappa Scored An Unlikely Hit Single
By Jamie Atkins @ udiscovermusic
Zapped & Sean Noonan’s Picnic Live
ZAPPED, die Gewinner des Nuecomer Jazz Awards 2023, präsentieren einen bunten Genremix aus Jazz, Rock & Funk anhand von Zappa-Arrangements und Eigenkompositionen.
Chato Segerer -Gitarre, Komposition, Arrangement
Linus Ansky – Tenorsax
Alex Gregarek – Vibraphon / Marimbaphon
Aaron Wanitschek – E-Bass
Johannes Noderer – Schlagzeug
Sean Noonan’s Picnic
Sunday3 Nov 2024 16:00 (15:30 Einlass)
Immerhin, Bahnhofplatz 2, 97070 Würzburg
Frank Zappa’s legacy lives on with the Stinkfoot Orchestra
The Stinkfoot Orchestra pulls no punches – delivering 2 sets of Frank’s music via a 14-piece ensemble which incorporates a 6-piece horn section, tuned percussion and 5 vocalists. Oh, and, just to add a little extra garlic, the band is also fronted alternately by 3 of Frank’s most iconic vocalists. On this tour it will be Napoleon Murphy Brock.
- Friday, August 30th at The Miner’s Foundry, Nevada City, CA
8:00 PM, Doors 7:00 PM - Saturday, September 28th at Spaghetti Western, Joshua Tree, CA 9:00 PM
- Sunday, September 29th at Hotel Congress, Tuscon, AZ
8:00 PM, Doors 7:00 PM - Tuesday, October 1st at LuLu’s, Colorado Springs, CO
8:00 PM, Doors 7:00 PM - Thursday, October 3rd at 10-Mile Music Hall, Frisco, CO
9:00 PM, Doors 8:00 PM - Friday, October 4th at The Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO
8:00 PM, Doors 7:00 PM - Friday, November 22nd at WOW Hall, Eugene, OR
8:00 PM, Doors 7:00 PM
New vinyl: Pink Floyd featuring Frank Zappa - Amougies 1969 (2LP)
A1 Pink Floyd feat. Frank Zappa: Interstellar Overdrive 21:25
B1 Green Is The Colour 3:45
B2 Careful With The Axe Eugene 9:18
C1 Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 11:30
C2 Astronomy Domine 9:30
D1 A Saucerful Of Secrets 18:00
Zappa, Bowie and the “nasty little Mozart” of the modern world
by Kelly Scanlon @ Far Out Magazine
New book: Frank Zappa Biography For Curious Kids
Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Frank Zappa, the legendary musician, composer, and activist. This biography, specifically written for curious kids,
will take you on a journey through the life of this musical genius.
Through engaging storytelling and captivating narrative, young readers will learn all about Frank Zappa's early life, his love for music, and his rise to fame. But this book is more than just a
biography, it's a tool to help kids get comfortable with text-based books and expand their vocabulary.
With each chapter, readers will discover important lessons and key takeaways that will inspire and motivate them to pursue their passions and dreams. This book is perfect for 8-12-year-olds who are
preparing for advanced reading and want to learn more about one of the most influential musicians of all time.
Written in an age-appropriate and relatable language, this biography will not only educate young readers about Frank Zappa's life but also help them develop essential skills for a successful early
life. With no illustrations, kids will be encouraged to use their imagination and fully immerse themselves in the story.
So get ready to be inspired and entertained by the life of Frank Zappa in this short story that is packed with educational elements. Perfect for young readers who are curious about the world and
eager to learn, this biography will leave a lasting impression and inspire them to reach for the stars.
Independently published (18. Juli 2024) / ASIN: B0D9PW35DH / ISBN-13: 979-8333453570
The weirdest masterpiece ever
Trout Mask Replica, the album Frank Zappa hailed as unbelievable.
by Tom Taylor @ Far Out Magazine
Frank Out! Live
Samstag, 19. Okt. 2024, 20 Uhr
Heubacher Zappanacht, QLTourRaum Übelmesser, bzw. Stadthalle Heubach
Samstag, 25. Okt. 2024, 20 Uhr (feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock)
F23 Music days, Freudenstadt
Montag, 28. Okt. 2024, 20 Uhr (feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock)
(An evening of music and stories with Napoleon and members of Frank Out!)
Dieda im Weingut, Bad Dürkheim (ausverkauft)
Dienstag, 29. Okt. 2024, 20 Uhr (feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock)
(An evening of music and stories with Napoleon and members of Frank Out!)
Dieda im Weingut, Bad Dürkheim (ausverkauft)
Donnerstag, 31. Okt. 2024, 20 Uhr (feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock)
Café Hahn, Koblenz
Freitag, 01. Nov. 2024, 20 Uhr (feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock)
Franzis, Wetzlar
Samstag, 02. Nov. 2024, 20 Uhr (feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock)
Kammgarn, Hard (Österreich)
Fido Plays Zappa (feat. Robert Martin) Live
10.10. Dortmund, Piano
11.10. Rüsselsheim, Das Rind
12.10. Stuttgart, Bürgerhaus Botnang
13.10. Obertraubling, Eventhall Airport
14.10. Berlin, Maschinenhaus
15.10. Bremen, Meisenfrei
16.10. Lübeck, Rider’s Café
17.10. Bonn, Harmonie
18.10. Würzburg, Immerhin
19.10. Garching, Gasthaus zum Bräu
A Deep Dive into The Mothers of Invention’s “Plastic People”
By Trevor Fairbrother @ artsfuse.org
Frank Zappa’s kids are still grappling with his legacy - and each other
There is a gap between being edgy and being mean, between caring for someone as best you can and as much as that person truly needs... => The Washington Post
Beat Club October 1968 (mono)
Label: 1960s
Format: LP
Cat: RANDB 140LP
Released: 18 Jul 24
Side 1
Don't Do That, Improvisation, A Pound For A Brown, Sleeping In A Jar, Uncle Meat
Side 2
Gas Mask, Lohengrin, Let's Make The Water Turn Black, Octandre, King Kong, Oh In The Sky
Abbey Road: Tribute To The Beatles
Label: Cleopatra US
Format: red vinyl LP
Cat: CLOLP 5766
Released: 23 Aug 24
Side 1:
1. Bobby Kimball (Toto) - "Get Back"
2. Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) - "Let It Be"
3. Sweet - "Ticket To Ride"
4. Molly Hatchet - "Yesterday"
5. John Wetton (Asia) & Robby Krieger (The Doors) - "All You Need I Love"
6. Fee Waybill (The Tubes) - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"
Side 2
1. Mickey Thomas (Starship) & Albert Lee - "Something"
2. Dweezil Zappa - "Tomorrow Never Knows"
3. Steve Lukather - "Hey Jude"
4. Little River Band - "In My Life"
5. Leif Garrett - "Birthday"
6. Michael Davis (MC5) - "Helter Skelter"
Pittsburgh noise/punk/skronk outfit Skeletonized tackle Jackie & The Starlites’ doo wop classic Valerie and do a fantastic job. Sonically it recalls Frank Zappa whenever he dabbled in the genre, with exaggerated, albeit fond, vocal stylings.
Schriftsteller Peter Wawerzinek: Bad Doberan, Frank Zappa und ich
Seine Geschichte zur Zappanale #33: "Ich habe gute alte Freunde wiedergesehen und reiste mit dem Gefühl geimpft ab, dass das Leben richtig schön zu heißen ist, wenn es dich nach Bad Doberan treibt und die Luft nach Frank Zappa klingt."
Bilder der Zappanale #33
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