Dear sound engineers, its noticed and much appreciated .

@Cameron5540

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously so good that this is the version on One Size Fits All

@johnm3152

4 жыл бұрын

Moving to Helsinki sooon

@laloeddyei

4 жыл бұрын

The band is incredibly tight. The timing is superb.

@bryantrogers5596

4 жыл бұрын

Have a migraine 🌈🌈🌈🔥🌈🌈

@danielboaro182

4 жыл бұрын

Sick job

It's insane how Frank created all of this yet he doesn't steal the spotlight. Each member is spotlighted and contributes to the shows entirety. This is the best lineup in my opinion.

@johnharvey4496

3 жыл бұрын

Best lineup, so says George Duke himself

@floundergearjam

3 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when you check your ego at the door. So much talent on one stage.

@Hikenator

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best lineup, and Frank has had a lot of good ones.

@brucecaldwell6701

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnharvey4496 Tom Fowler said of this lineup "man, we could do anything".

@blandyjapseye69

3 жыл бұрын

Def the best lineup, and each musician was so good he was happy to let them shine. Ruth is sublime yet in interviews she seems so humble. Probably my fav Zappa song, an unadulterated joy to listen to.

This performance is 47 years old today. What a masterpiece.

@razorback0z

2 жыл бұрын

True. We are blessed to even know about it.

@BigWesLawns

2 жыл бұрын

Fan freedom last another 47 years? or was this the pinnacle.

@Maplelust

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigWesLawns it'll definitely last. in fact I believe it may increase.

@MatthewLiebrich

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to see Joe Satriani soon, and I'm sure I will be constantly reminded of Zappa through the show. He was so inspirational and formative.

@massimogiuntini1

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Ruth is utterly amazing. She added essential parts to these tunes and deserves much recognition for her work with Frank. She clearly loved him, according to what she's said in interviews.

@davidbloom754

8 ай бұрын

Such a huge part of his sound, and she's so precise!

@jollyjoker888

7 ай бұрын

I wonder where Ruth Is ? ..." Nick Danger "

@davidbloom754

7 ай бұрын

@@jollyjoker888 "…Third Eye"

@brandonr8269

4 ай бұрын

Her commitment to her craft and her belief in Frank's music made her the absolute untouchable legend she will be remembered for. It doesn't matter how many times I watch her perform, it's hard to believe it's possible for a person to do what she does.

@frankcoverjr.-jz3ne

3 ай бұрын

She intimidated Frank!

No one has mentioned G Duke singing that very difficult vocal melody

@yourpropheticnews7030

3 жыл бұрын

Bc they don’t comprehend the difficulty level.. I do and it’s mind blowing

@dinoroach3d

3 жыл бұрын

No one has mentioned George Duke's victorian shirt sleeves.

@luiswilliams360

3 жыл бұрын

George Duke did some brilliant vocals with Zappa not to mention his keyboard playing

@sun6moon9

3 жыл бұрын

Singing....while playing!

@perromanchado

3 жыл бұрын

G Duke singing that very difficult vocal melody. XXX ♥

Ruth Underwood is amazing. Actually everyone in this band is amazing.

@DaredemoSoloPiano

7 жыл бұрын

John Doe 0:04 Mute playing.

@Viridiana123

6 жыл бұрын

But Underwood... She is so amazing.... :O

@panther105

6 жыл бұрын

Suggest you check wikipedia about Ruth. Nice entry about going to see Frank when he was sick and playing for him again after such a long absence. She sounds like a really neat lady.....

@puddinpop1835

5 жыл бұрын

John Doe The Mothers are an extremely talented group

@aylbdrmadison1051

5 жыл бұрын

Ruth is fantastic here, always was. ^-^ And yea, Frank fostered so many amazing musicians, it's made such a massive impact on so many different musical genres too. Especially when you consider how many of them went on to be huge inspirations themselves, and for such an uncountable number of musicians in a vast array of often incredibly different genres. I think a huge part of Franks genius, was his amazing ear, unhindered by popular culture and beliefs. I believe being unique came naturally for him because he looked past what was considered normal, and found his own truths. This is what has always inspired me most about him. Thank you Frank, the mark you left is manyfold.

I'm no music scholar or educated as such. But I know to a lot of people, this just sounds chaotic, unpredictable, switching melodies and all over the place. But I do know, for us Zappa fans, this is us..... this is a warm blanket to wrap our ears around... it makes sense to us. And we can listen to this 1000 times and it still has that excitement and richness we love.

@robmoney1350

2 жыл бұрын

I speak for the Scholar Community when I say Zappa is good.

@jimbim4405

2 жыл бұрын

Me Thinkest Thee Speaketh with Truth `& Wisdom!!

@Unborn-Lives-Matter

Жыл бұрын

" chaotic, unpredictable, switching melodies and all over the place"? Nope, it is amazing. But then I have a weird brain. "Jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny" - Frank Zappa. Smells great to me, Frank. Imagine playing this live and it sounds identical to the album. It shows the skill of the band and the genius of Zappa. Then look at the actual music notation (I have) and it blows your mind. Zappa was a true musical genius.

@djfloodmusic

Жыл бұрын

@@Unborn-Lives-Matter Zappa reminds me so much of Sun Ra and Herbie Hancock. So much funk, soul and free jazz.

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

Zappa was an ugly clown

I was fortunate to be in the crowd this night at KCET studio in LA. Lost count of the times I saw Frank perform live, but this was the highlight for me. It was free admission because it was for TV, even got to talk to Ruth. These performances bring me to tears. -- Just another fan from LA

@birdthompson

Жыл бұрын

Ruth is amazing, as are everybody in this one

@PivotDirector

Жыл бұрын

Hey I need to know, was it an absolute requirement to be there that you had to be quiet? Every time I watch this performance (which is alot) I'm baffled by how quiet the audience is, as a 28 year old that goes to concerts regularly.

@sissyjane6656

Жыл бұрын

I am insanely jealous. Especially as you got to talk to Ruth, OMG

@defaultusername123

Жыл бұрын

Lucky Joe

@sebastiansteinberg7287

Жыл бұрын

@@PivotDirector it's because they are listening.

The older I get the more I appreciate his music.

@HLG1962

4 жыл бұрын

Proof he was ahead of his time!

@V8AmericanMuscleCar

3 жыл бұрын

And him as a man.

@JohnDoe-jc3cl

3 жыл бұрын

Peter I’m 55. Been listening to his stuff since the early 80s. And yes, the older I get too, the more I appreciate his music And especially his long solos like this and Pink Napkins

@sarahemikula

3 жыл бұрын

YES

@orestelapeste1894

3 жыл бұрын

idem

Holy hell Ruth Underwood is a monster talent

@robertalbiston7822

3 жыл бұрын

She's the Zappalita revolutionary behind the phenom.

@StellaShebaofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertalbiston7822 Well put. What a vituoso.

@paulodifficiliora820

3 жыл бұрын

Very underrated musician, great percussionst and the way she plays the marimba is absolutely great. That woody sound defines the entire melody

@greydinimagicman

3 жыл бұрын

all of them are!

@snoolee7950

3 жыл бұрын

yes phrasing is smooth and musical transports the song

This literally blew my mind. Just got into zappa, my first time seeing or hearing this left me in a psychological daze. What an insanely talented group of musicians. Mind blowing.

@jaxon9490

2 жыл бұрын

Same... I've never been a Zappa fan but saw some shit about him on Reddit and was like "Well, one chick I knew growing up had good taste and liked him a lot so he must be good, let me go check his shit out"... fast forward to me an hour later replaying this video over and over and just getting my mind literally blown. WTF is this song it's INSANE. It's literally perfect

@randyjustrandy9937

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@coldanimal5107

Жыл бұрын

You could say Zappa also helped inspire the punk movement a few years later, when young musicians realised they couldn't make complex music any better than this, so decided to return to extremely simple music instead!

@jthomeskillet

Жыл бұрын

When I was 12, ma and a girl played her dad Mother's of Invention records and drinking his liquor, next thing I know we are writing obsurdities in tequila and setting it on fire, in the snow. Beautiful day

@toddb8851

Жыл бұрын

Saw him a few times bitd. Hartford, CT, Zurich, Switzerland.better then you know what…

Once again, RUTH UNDERWOOD!!!

@michaelh.3555

3 ай бұрын

En Ruth, love the vibes!

This is one of the greatest live musical performances of all time.

@TheCenteroftheUniverse

3 жыл бұрын

Every time. Saw Zappa three times, once on Blotter. The most amazing virtuosity...I'm a drummer, so I just appreciated what I could, lol.

@davidzimmerli489

3 жыл бұрын

yes ....Yes .... YES .... YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ....................

@somekidwithacomputer2939

3 жыл бұрын

No shit man

@triplelowman

3 жыл бұрын

Spend half the video with your jaw dropped, tough to argue.

@sheldoncooper8199

3 жыл бұрын

@Mr.Orange And only 2,7 Million people worldwide know it.

At one point all of this was in Frank Zappa's brain! He was a true Genius. The Nikola Tesla of modern music.

@savagebushranger7953

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, always thought they must be related.

@xowurb

3 жыл бұрын

@@savagebushranger7953 mustaches are the main connector

@levisalvini4110

3 жыл бұрын

@@xowurb Yes they are.... ahahahah. But look closely at Frank Zappa's eyes and they way he looks at things, is the same look as Nikola has...

@levisalvini4110

3 жыл бұрын

@@savagebushranger7953 Absolutely right...

@levisalvini4110

3 жыл бұрын

@David Wonder Fantastic album I agree. But Zappa is Zappa in my book. He was an amazing composer, and his lyrics was pure intelligent humor, he was a pure musical Genius like very few... I respect your opinion very much, and I love Jeff Beck... Take care and thank you for your feedback, it is always nice to hear a different side of a story.

Musical mastery composed by the maestro himself and played to perfection by these talented musos.

I've never really listened to Zappa until now. The talent of these musicians is through the roof.

@michaelh.3555

3 ай бұрын

This wasn't your average garage band. The forces Frank joined fr his creations were the best at their crafts. I gained so much musical interest listening to them as solo artists afterward. Add in Jon Luc Ponty, Adrien Belew, Flo & Eddie, Don Pardo, Terry Bozzio, Steve Vai, Chad Wackerman, ever evolving.

RIP George Duke...Thanks you for all those years of wonderful music.

@marioserna3564

6 жыл бұрын

Eagle Rock Y mas participando en esta maravillosa formacion de The Mothers Of Invention

@BlindMellowJellyInc

5 жыл бұрын

That was my fathers best friend, I sure miss Frank too

@agnosturaelwsr

5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous with keyboard!

@oldclip70

4 жыл бұрын

I miss George Duke too. Great musician

@seth5394

Жыл бұрын

guardian of the light is the most underrated album ever

RIP legendary animator Bruce Bickford (February 11, 1947 - April 28, 2019)

@junglie

5 жыл бұрын

Thats sad to hear I was just showing my son this video & trying to remember his name, didn't he do the claymation for city of tiny lights video too?

@piscator57

4 жыл бұрын

junglie Get the Baby Snakes CD for the whole thing....

@scottieunome2

4 жыл бұрын

Ya, you take any 10 seconds of that animation and thats the coolest thing ever done with clay.

@TNTFPV

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that is so sad. I did not know this until reading your comment. Bruce was a huge influence on my animation. Ray Harryhausen and Bruce Bickford, in my opinion are the 2 greatest stop motion / claymation artists of all time. RIP Bruce. I watched Baby Snakes over and over in awe of your animation skills...on acid it was a complete breakthrough.

@poketz100

4 жыл бұрын

Thats Wusup giving props to the animator. I would love to buy u a beer your my type of real nigga

Duke's solo at 7:28 is still one of my favorite pieces ever. Perfect fusion.

@toddb8851

Жыл бұрын

Like rapture!!!

@greybushgames1

Жыл бұрын

I love his voice it’s got something to it that nobody else has

@FreneticZetetic

Жыл бұрын

@@toddb8851 It always reminds me of those classic Sega Arcade racing games that had the killer fusion OSTs lol. They DEF sourced inspiration from these dudes!

@svenjansen2134

Жыл бұрын

Out Run

@ramonaguirrearcia7056

Жыл бұрын

​@@greybushgames1 nice pfp

What 47 years later and its still mind blowing! Ruth Underwood sheer magic.

How the hell they every memorized the whole thing is the true question.

@jamesoconnor2226

5 жыл бұрын

Englehard Dinglefester rehersal 🙄

@paulthoresen8241

4 жыл бұрын

This is only one song they had to learn lol, they had a lot of songs to learn, and they had to be familiar enough to play them in different styles, tempos, and improvise over them

@MarcoPollo77

4 жыл бұрын

Repetition. hours of practice.

@larryholcomb2165

4 жыл бұрын

Hours and hours and hours pf practice!

@chreg1

4 жыл бұрын

Constant 5 hour day rehearsing. getting good on your chosen instrument!

That percussion run she does at the end is really one of the best moments in all of music.

@kookoothebirdgirl1

3 жыл бұрын

I had to keep rewinding!

@acidfrogs10

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@Lisergishnu

2 жыл бұрын

"That's Ruth!"

I can't get over George Duke's vocals at the beginning of this song . My God!

@adamsmith7058

8 ай бұрын

I always forget that my guy was a pretty decent vocalist. Had that Lonnnie Liston Expansions vibe to his vocal. Far too few people have that tone now. Opting instead for vocal pryotchnics.

Nothing compares to you F.Z. you're the best. R.I.P.

This my friends is true music mastery. Defined as total and complete command of the written notes as they are combined with trusted individual Improvisation. Frank understood how to get the most of his compositions out of his gifted musicians. The world is a less interesting place without Frank Zappa in it. And George Duke....

@tycumbie788

3 жыл бұрын

I miss Frank a lot.

@djungledjinn1520

3 жыл бұрын

@@tycumbie788 me too. still.

@igorhunjak5632

3 жыл бұрын

Da sam monoteist,rekel bi da je Zappa Bog!!!

@chrisk973

2 жыл бұрын

I concur, what a genius!

@stevenrubin9048

2 жыл бұрын

So well said. The world is a less interesting place without Frank. It’s like we got to live in the same time period as Mozart or Beethoven when it comes to Frank. Total musical and lyrical genius as well as one of the greatest bandleaders and discoverers of talent.

If you watched this, you’ve seen the impossible achieved. That piece is one demonically difficult interlude after the other and they made it look easy.

Zappa's guitar work is MASTERCLASS

@texasnewt

2 жыл бұрын

Certain riffs remniscent of Quicksilver Messenger Service guitar licks.

I think people are still not ready for this...this is so ahead of its time. Such geniality condensed in a 10 min video.

Everyone on point - good luck finding a band like this ever again

@grantbratrud4949

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info They don't apparently have a composer, as ye,t like Zappa (once in a century, maybe) but they are really tight. Almost as tight as the now disbanded Orange County Supertones. E.g., kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXmepqqincjFlJM.html

@abrarjahinnafi1634

5 жыл бұрын

GENESIS

@DrBongos

5 жыл бұрын

Dweezil may not be as great as his dad, but he definitely does the music justice.

@nakymawlot

5 жыл бұрын

Mr bungle mike patton And Devin townsend You will find many more if u search deep enough

@pmtnoise5855

5 жыл бұрын

@@nakymawlot Bungle are great but only have 3 albums, and Devin is not in the same league than Zappa, he is great i love Addicted, and City from Straping Young Lad, but is not the same. I think that if Mr Bungle have 10 or 20 albums could be near to the Zappa legacy but is not the case... Thank You Scientist are amazing too and have a big Zappa influence.

George Duke's solo in this version of the song could be one of the best electric keyboard/synth solos ever. You can tell because Zappa looks over and smiles for once. RIP!

@enneff

5 жыл бұрын

rallokkcaz in fact Frank liked it so much it’s on the album version. Franks solo on the album cut was taken from another live recording (Helsinki maybe?).

@sledzeppelin

5 жыл бұрын

@@enneff Yep, Helsinki. And the rest of the Helsinki solo that isn't on OSFA is just as good, maybe even better. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lnelms6thdavn8o.html

@craftmania000

5 жыл бұрын

and George's voice !

@rickwhear4016

5 жыл бұрын

not to mention his vocals

@lmnopotay7433

5 жыл бұрын

@@rickwhear4016 7:53 I'm in luv with that lady, she is awesome. George Duke, Chester Thompson and that lady don't know her were FUCKIN BADD ASS. It's a dam shame people don't know or like this music, it's their lost. There I said it, had to get it off my chest.

This was my go to VHS when all my friends were tripping in my living room at 2am. Trust me, it'll melt your brain!!

@CanadensisKrew

Жыл бұрын

I like your style

@westbayk2156

Жыл бұрын

The consummate host.....

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

Zappa was garbage

@jerrychetty2524

11 ай бұрын

Speed king! ❤

@jerrychetty2524

11 ай бұрын

​@@marlon-jl4gewhat do you know about music dude?

any musician worthy of their talent would give their eye teeth to play in a band like this, there is no set progression you go with the flow you need to know your stuff talk about challenging but absolutely rewarding to anyone lucky enough to get in on this

I always end up emotionally overwhelmed at the unparalleled majesty of this band's musicianship. This is one of the greatest pieces of music ever composed, performed by LEGENDS. Art of this caliber gives us a reason to go on living.

@flowerpunkchip

7 жыл бұрын

very well said. Mr Zappa changed my life for the best when I was 18. And Inca Roads will always be in my top 10 Zappa compositions

@lasdudas9210

6 жыл бұрын

I know exactly how you feel. Frank was magestic, speacilly with this band formation.

@tinicum54

5 жыл бұрын

I end up with a tear in my eye, lol. 64. Been following Zappa since 1964,

@llimeworkspress9785

5 жыл бұрын

Who the fuck is LEGENDS?

@interstellaraxeman4468

5 жыл бұрын

@@llimeworkspress9785 In this particular case, these particular LEGENDS.............Frank Zappa with these five incredibly talented band members. The line-up exists of Frank Zappa-guitar, percussion, vocals; George Duke-keyboards, finger cymbals, tambourine, vocals; Napoleon Murphy Brock-sax, vocals; Ruth Underwood-percussion; Tom Fowler-bass; Chester Thompson-drums. ......But I highly suspect if someone has to tell you that, you don know what a legend is,...or for that matter, have even read the video description, .... nor Franks words included in there. To qualify them as legends, is the body of work far below the tip of this iceberg,...that has drifted through time itself, frozen into immortality. Those fucking LEGENDS..............

Zappa saw music in a completely different realm...

I keep coming back to this one. I bought One Size as a high school kid when it first came out, and was so enthralled with the talent. Today would've been Frank's 83rd birthday. I bet he'd have lots to say.

My favorite Zappa solo of all time. This whole version is utter perfection… You can hear every single note from every single instrument, every tone has its own little space. He built a complex framework and decorated it beautifully

@Coldcloves

Жыл бұрын

This solo is literally perfection from chaos.. every note is so magical and fits so good with the chord changes in the back.. its like a character going through different points in their journey.. you can visualise the solo.. there are beginning excitement, mellow anxiety, suspense, upliftment, and finally such a sweet release eventually.. 3 mins of pure delicacy

@samarthgrover1996

Жыл бұрын

Also this is a really really good mix, especially considering it was done live in 1974. Huge respect to the sound engineers involved for the live recording as well for mixing.

The clay animation and Frank's guitar solo (02:07) melting into one is pure wizardry. I am lost for words.

@shayneoneill1506

3 жыл бұрын

Bruce Bickford is a genius. Theres a reason Frank was so enamoured with his work that he produced multiple fillms of Bickfords work

Ruth is not only talented, she is fast. Transferring between the marimba and drums including muting. Also impressive stamina, she has a very physical job.

I love Bickford's animation, but I'd also like to see Frank playing that solo. Hopefully it exists and will see the light of day at some point.

dieser Song und auch dieses Video hat mich damals im Alter von 10 Jahren so unfassbar "zappafiziert"

I love Frank shamelessly. Simply love him and am eternally greaful for all the music.

@johnappleseed8369

8 жыл бұрын

I feel the same brother!! even with the guitar solo

@yz4901983

8 жыл бұрын

I agree

@zulzappa9125

8 жыл бұрын

+szymon mnymon but of course dude. zappa at his peak but was there ever a time he was not?

@PeterGoggz

8 жыл бұрын

+szymon mnymon evelyn the dog having undergone further modification ...pondered the significance of short version behavior ...impeded depressed pan traumatic resonance and other highly ambient domains .................arf he said

@zulzappa9125

8 жыл бұрын

Peter G she lives in mojave in a winnebago his name is bobby he looks like a potato * now isn't that exactly how that song ended and segue in san berdino?

The definition of eargasm.

The more I listen,watch,learn, and open myself to this level of art and craftsmanship, the more sure I am that this is music done right. Most music compared to Zappa is completely predictable, even the really good stuff. But he manages to follow a structure while still surprising the listeners. Music is meant to take your soul places, and his music takes me somewhere I’ve never been in this life. Same with that claymation, it’s like acid, it just makes sense to a part of my mind I don’t even know. To me, Zappa should be held as a standard in the art and music world. To those that hear it, cheers! And to those that don’t, I hope someday you get the pleasure.

@defaultusername123

Жыл бұрын

Well said 👏

@stevecarter8810

11 ай бұрын

Happened for me, hearing Montana 30 years after first dismissing it and being pulled in, still bewildered but this time unafraid

This NEVER gets old.

Wow, I'm speechless... I just can say... Incredible. I'm 21 years and I've never listened to something like this before. Psychedelic rock, Jazz and a lot of another musical genres, all in one!!!

@davidreinhard6037

5 жыл бұрын

Another 21 year old here having the exact same experience here.

@jsmith5857

5 жыл бұрын

Your age is irrelevant, just enjoy the music.

@davidreinhard6037

5 жыл бұрын

it's a little bit relevant considering the music most people in our age listen to.

@jsmith5857

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidreinhard6037 I don't believe it is. Just because you don't listen to the typical genres of your age group doesn't get you a round of applause. Everyone tries so hard to be unique and in turn all end up looking the same

@goodwintrent2989

5 жыл бұрын

It is refreshing to hear of young musicians picking up on Frank's music - it proves that great music is timeless. Arturo, David - welcome to the fold!

The thing about Frank and the early Mothers, is back in the mid-sixties they gave us (teenagers) a whole different way of looking at the world. Today, some 50 yrs later, I say thank you.

@snoolee7950

3 жыл бұрын

yes but it makes you enigma to other people, especially authority freaks

@commanderscroob

3 жыл бұрын

Ain't this the truth. Zappa and Kurt Vonnegut both contributed to the perversion of my normalcy.....

Every single musician in this band is on level ultra insane. And FZ was the freakin mastermind of them all.

Ruth Underwood a master percussionist of talents rarely seen on a stage. Obviously Zappa had a special talent on recruiting musicians for his projects.What line up!! That is the best of the best.God bless Zappa and his guys.I'm really grateful to them all

8:51 - Ruth Underwood is a superhero.

@anthonybranch4712

4 жыл бұрын

That run of hers at 9:32 is AMAZING!

This is the best recording of this song and I will die on that hill.

@JayRiemenschneider

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@DWHarper62

Жыл бұрын

It is the "studio recording" without the Helsinki solo which is pretty tasty too...

Frank's still playing all the guitar, and maybe his greatest band ever. Awesome so glad this was filmed

His best band and an amazing composition as usual. Imagine being in a wheelchair for a year--and producing the entire Lather triple album--and a year later you're doing this.

The finest composer of the twentieth century leads his finest band in possibly their greatest tour de force. Stunning.

Frank was loving george's keyboard solo. Big ol smiles

Music I grew up to, man was I lucky. 🙏

This is not only absolutely insanely good, it's also stunningly beautiful. Napoleon and George are incredible singers. Love this to bits and pieces.

Music of an elastic mind.

Truly one of FZ's greatest compositions. Not only is his solo jaw dropping but the band are scorching hot too. All that knotty odd time, crazy harmony and difficult vocals just shows how great these guys were. George just absolutely burns on this song. RIP.

@publicdomain1103

5 жыл бұрын

like all zappa comps. master in all ways with his music.

@__L_S_B__

5 жыл бұрын

I like the recorded solo better tbh but this one was nothing short of great!

@joeday4293

2 жыл бұрын

Reckon they used a click onstage? 🙄 No, children. They just PLAYED that shit.

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

Zappa was filth

One of the best drums sounds I’ve ever heard on a live recording. Amazing

@ofdrumsandchords

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I love Chester's sound here. Elegant, precise, leaves a lot of room. I like his groove, it's soulful. I was disappointed when he was replaced in Weather Report by Alex Acuna.

All of them, masters. I'm so glad I was around to catch some live shows.

@mishadavanipour2349

Жыл бұрын

Very envious (in a good way)

This guy IS what I call a crazy diamond.

@publicdomain1103

5 жыл бұрын

Never miss Dweezil when he comes to Seattle.

@beachdoggo7892

5 жыл бұрын

Shine on

@krikeyitstimeforcricket967

5 жыл бұрын

Excadrill 57 :-)) yes exactly!

@sacredgeometry

5 жыл бұрын

Zappa is one of the sanest people to have ever lived.

@tasertag7513

5 жыл бұрын

Chew.

One of the best progressive rock song of all times, one of the best guitar solos in musical history

I saw this band (on tour) four months before this was filmed. It was a mind blowing experience; I still remember (vividly) parts of the concert 48 years later. So glad to have this documentation.

Such a tight band in concert. Brilliant in the studio. Sadly missed now.

This track is so intellectually stimulating and relaxing at the same time. Love it. Everyone on this band is just brilliant. On this track Ruth Underwood is absolute star

The space between the notes, the story Frank tells with his guitar, the perfect band that supports it... this is musical heaven

Loved Zappa since my early 20's.....but now in my early 50's i appreciate it so much more,man,what a legend he was!!!!

This might actually be the performance and music that finally gets me into Zappa!

@redskies4530

2 жыл бұрын

Hi I recommend checking out a Song called 'Where I Come From' By Robert Nix

@FreeBrunoPowroznik

2 жыл бұрын

How's it going? You memorised the whole libretto to Thing Fish yet?

@Lee-qj4hk

Жыл бұрын

I've liked Zappa since that late '80s but I do wish they would have taken STFU-and-play-your-guitar as a guiding principle. This track is awesome. Ends too soon.

Nobody but Zappa could do this.............I miss him so.

@DonaldGerbino

3 жыл бұрын

I miss zappa like I miss a deceased member of my family, his intelligence and humor is what i really miss about him

Love seeing George Duke in his prime, working his craft like it’s the easiest thing in the world. This is my favorite incarnation of Zappa’s band and everyone on stage here is amazing!

@shearn666

4 жыл бұрын

Agree. I've heard all eras of Frank's music, this period is the best, imho.

@andrewhinds6560

2 жыл бұрын

You think this was George Duke in his prime? His Live in Tokyo concert in 1983 - on here - takes some beating. Those tracks are ear worms I don't want to let go of.

@dirtlevel

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhinds6560 I do think that, but his later stuff is excellent too. Just a great artist all around.

2:04 always gives me chills. What a total break from a whirlwind clashing styles of music. God. I cant wait to see Dweezil after covid is done.

@davidcarter1738

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,and yes

@Lee-qj4hk

2 жыл бұрын

Rays of sun breaking through the clouds after a storm

That guitar solo. I shed a tear first hearing that. Frank could do beautiful if he wanted to.

I... cannot comprehend how good this is. Pardon me while I wipe my brain off the floor, this was too much for me.

If I was forced to make a choice, I’d say Inca Roads is my favorite Zappa composition.

@Run69records

3 жыл бұрын

I think you're not the only one to thinks so, man ... and you 've a very good reason..

@roberthayler1729

3 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to pick one piece from so many great ones, but I would also say Inca Roads is my favorite.

@DWHarper62

Жыл бұрын

My guess is that it would win a poll of Zappa's best...

ALL OVER THE PLACE BUT YET IN 1 GROOVY PLACE AT ONCE IIII LOVE IT

The audio mix on this is spectacular!!

Without a doubt, the most fantastic musical ensemble I have ever heard, To me, "Inca Roads" is quite possibly Frank Zappa's greatest musical creation. Expands my mind, and lifts my spirits every single time I listen to it. Thank you, Frank, and R.I.P. ........

Now I am 60. I was 14 when this track was performed. I only know today how creative and timeless this exception guitar player was. How did he find the rest of this wonderful band. A great pleasure for all listeners even after all these years. Thanks to this Frank of being our Zappa!

@pault151

3 жыл бұрын

And three of the recorded guitar solos from other performances of Inca Roads were the basis of the "Shut Up 'n' Play Yer Guitar" pieces on the albums of that name. Different all and awesome all, set to new percussion and accompaniment by Zappa. If anyone is interested, look up "xenochrony".

@derekhenriquez5740

3 жыл бұрын

Found Zappa in the late 2000s at College. Zappa is the Zenith

@justthatbloke

3 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Sylvester "I hear Linda Ronstadt is looking for a guitarist"

One of the best live recordings of any Zappa band

will never forget this cool music in my life !!

Sensory overload. What with a band which must be one of the best ever assembled and the trippy plasticine art. Wow.

Wow, a friend referred me, am 71 years old, never heard a band so tight , polished and brilliant as you, I am so impressed and grateful to get to listen to you, thank you, be blessed:)))

I'm sure every musician would be in heaven on stage with a band like this!! Their faces tell it all, they know they are making something very special and loving it all the way...

The complexity of this song is astounding...and to think they all fucking nailed it...all...Such a great band and great composer ...hundreds of years ahead of its time.

Germany 79 man this guy is awesome 😎

Zappa: your head gonna explode from the music. Bruce Bickford (RIP): your head gonna explode from the animation. Editor: your head gonna explode from my epileptic editing.

@blitheringrando1410

4 жыл бұрын

Frank never said he kept the video editors away from the hard stuff, haha

@zseattle

4 жыл бұрын

On my way back home today, I happened to take a route up Monster Rd. Bruce's street. Then noodling around and found this gem. I had no idea, btw, that the One Size Fits All version of this was on film! Seemingly edited a smidge for record.

@samarthgrover1996

3 жыл бұрын

zappa is the editor too haha

@user-ni9ig7oo1f

Ай бұрын

It's claymation not animation. ever see the tv show gumby?

Love this song and album!!! I got it in the mid 70's I was about 14 I still have it.

Words are unable to describe how beautiful the music of FZ is. Just listen. 🥰

A masterclass of musical talent, arrangement, and for sure , animation.

When you practice your instrument 8 hours per day, every day for a few years, you might be able to play one or two bars of this

@jstoli996c4s

2 жыл бұрын

Virtuosos are in a league of their own.

@apothecurio

Жыл бұрын

@@jstoli996c4s it’s not only how often you play. It’s what you play. The virtuoso relentlessly gives incredibly difficult things to learn. Often their creativity lets them have an infinite pool of these challenges. Seldom do they ever default to something they don’t need to think about, unless that is the goal they’re going for at that moment.

@apothecurio

Жыл бұрын

@@jstoli996c4s it’s not only how often you play. It’s what you play. The virtuoso relentlessly gives themselves incredibly difficult things to learn. Often their creativity lets them have an infinite pool of these challenges. Seldom do they ever default to something they don’t need to think about, unless that is the goal they’re going for at that moment.

@arguellescisnerosmovies2442

2 ай бұрын

HAHAHAHAH lol

The best performance in all history of music.

I saw Frank Zappa in concert and they were musically very technical. constantly changing rhythms and keys with perfection. they were great.

@keestel6975

11 ай бұрын

You are privileged to have witnessed him in real life! His band and his musicians are the top notch of musical class!

This piece is simple masterpiece...

@rolandrinke3945

3 жыл бұрын

It is !

Man, what a beautiful guitar sound.

@stevecarter8810

11 ай бұрын

Yeah he's fine finding amazing with a phaser I think. The way the higher overtones sometimes dominate

This song is an absolute masterpiece and one of the best jams I've ever heard in my life so far.

I meet Frank Zappa and all the Mothers of Invention back in 1973 at Kent State Auditorium. Frank Zappa was generous enough to play the entire concert for 2 hours with the whole light show for four lucky students . I was one of those lucky students. I was standing close enough to the stage that I could see Frank's Zappa guitar strings vibrating. One Saturday afternoon while they were rehearsing for the concert later that night at 9:00 . I will never forget that Saturday afternoon. This song is from the book...The Chariots of the Gods. The story of flying saucers and UFOs, landing at the Andies mountain range. Oh, by the way, Frank and the Mothers never played this concert that night. Frank Zappa got sick of the unappreciative audience response and just left at 2 clock in the morning. How 😎 is that!

This was the first album I listened from Frank Zappa. And it was a vehicle who comes from somewhere out there! He changed my mind.

This has evolved further and further up my list of favorite zappa songs. These days its just my favorite SONG.

What a master piece.

@monster8521

Жыл бұрын

yes

One of the truly GREAT guitar solos by Frank. Personal favourite of mine. Blues soulful feel to it. Noodling at its very best. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤