/r/Zappa
/r/Zappa - Dedicated to anything and everything related to composer and musician Frank Zappa (fl. 1940-1993)
/r/Zappa - Dedicated to anything and everything related to composer and musician Frank Zappa (fl. 1940-1993).
Rules
Don't post downloads of official material (bootlegs are great, just don't share CD rips and such)
Don't be an asshole
AAAFNRAA (Anything Anytime Anyplace For No Reason At All)
"I'm new here, what do I do?"
Past Events
Live Frank!
Zappateers - Your one stop shop for (legal) bootlegs, concert recordings, and miscellaneous audio/video!
FZShows - List of all the circulating live recordings.
Life On the Road - detailed descriptions of most known live bootlegs! Also check out their YouTube channel for easy access to Zappateers material.
ZappaBASE - Find out how many times your favorite tune was played, when, where, and by whom!
The Circular Motion for an interactive map of every gig!
We're Only In It For The Touring - descriptions of the songs, features and solos of most Frank Zappa tours.
Touring Can Make You Crazy - contains a TON of details about tours, bands and live recordings.
Musical Analysis
Frank Zappa's Musical Language is a wonderful source. One man's research of our glorious 'stached leader!
An interactive guide to Conceptual Continuity, detailing all the in-jokes, references, and themes within the FZ canon!
Want more info on Frank?
The official Frank Zappa website, where you can purchase official albums and merchandise.
Zappa News (formerly the Idiot Bastard) - The latest on all things Zappa!
Information Is Not Knowledge - A discography, chronology and videography all rolled into one excellent source!
- IINK in Spanish! Possibly even more complete!
Kill Ugly Radio is a great source for facts, trivia, recording dates, you name it!
ZB Zappa Books offers written articles, books, and documents for all your research needs.
The Zappa Patio details everything from differences in releases to a complete list of bootlegs.
ZappaFrenzy - info about singles, EPs, and other rare goodies you never saw in your life.
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Frank Zappa - When the Lie's so big - Barcelona
03:06 UTC
Love the wallpaper and book.✌️
19:29 UTC
A four fifty SLC a big ole red one
With the golf clubs hanging out the back
18:43 UTC
How were the weird noises on uncle meat made?
Take for example, the growling at the end of Zolar Czakl; or the water sound at the end of Sleeping in a jar. How?
16:48 UTC
The Cosmic Muffin Experience LIVE in #Toronto - Valentines Day Muffins For Everyone!
I just found out that the awesome Zappa tribute band I saw perform last year is performing again for two full sets this coming Valentines Day at the El Mocambo in Toronto. https://www.facebook.com/events/919131257031973?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
14:52 UTC
Marshmoff
13:05 UTC
On February 3rd, 1935, Guitarist Johnny "Guitar" Watson was born in Houston, TX. Johnny was a huge influence on Frank. While recording One Size Fits All, Johnny was recording next door to Frank and the Mothers. George Duke introduced Johnny to Frank. That's how Johnny ended up on Andy.
12:41 UTC
Frank Zappa "Seal Call Fusion Music" w/ Vinnie Colaiuta & Tommy Mars @ Circus Krone 1978
12:13 UTC
Frank Zappa is persistently questioned by a female student. Anyone know who she is? (Sydney, 1973) Does anyone knows who she is?
02:03 UTC
The Masters - Breaktime (1961)
01:25 UTC
Beautiful Doo Wop written by Frank Zappa! Penguins - Memories of El Monte
01:25 UTC
My band's cover of Peaches en Regalia
Hotcha
21:21 UTC
Favorite Mother's material by different FZ live bands
I've been obsessed with the early Mother's suite performed by the 1974 band, from Zappa/Erie, disc 2. It basically starts with "It Can't Happen Here" and goes all the way to "More Trouble Every Day". "Hungry Freaks" and "You're Probably Wondering..." are just absolutely blistering! I love the originals of course, and earlier live versions, but this segment of these tunes is just incredible.
Am I missing other live eras playing this early material, on a unique/amazing level like this? Even bootlegs on YT? Cheers.
17:38 UTC
Zappa in Canada
16:01 UTC
How did Roy Estrada end up in some FZ 80s recordings?
he wasn't playing with FZ anymore, but apparently still recorded more lead vocals throughout 80s, and he's even credited on Them Or Us
18:55 UTC
Recommandations
Listening to Zappa for 30 years now but my favorite is probably Orchestral Favorites 40th anniversary (with Hot Rat, Sleep Dirt, but... well... almost everything including Civilisation Phaze III), I'm also into Sweet Smoke, HPL, Gong, and last year I discovered the wonderful album by Tonton Macoute that I recommand. What am I missing ? Any band recommandations ? I trust you more than the guys from r/progrock .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBpoajyKcyo
Thank you, guys. Love you.
07:57 UTC
Where to go?
So I’m a long time casual fan (familiar with Freak Out!, Apostrophe and We’re Only in it for the Money) but have recently started getting deeper into Zappa. I’m a big jazz fan and love Frank’s more fusion oriented stuff. Some favs have been Roxy and Elsewhere, Waka Jawaka, One Size Fits all and Chungas Revenge. Where should I go next? Not as into the classical, musique Concrete stuff, and love guitar/fusion. Live is also preferred. Any recs are appreciated!
Ps. Does Zappa have distinct periods? I’m a Grateful Dead fan and there’s years/periods that can be generally classified as a certain style. Is Zappa similar at all? Thanks!
05:51 UTC
Snickers
Did the just use the Great Googily Mogiły in a really square looking ad for a bar of chocolate that resembles a turd.
00:34 UTC
I believe it is Frank after the Montreux casino fire.
00:28 UTC
Member Info is Gone-Help
I had been a member of Zappateers since 2008. I have not logged in for several years. I went to log in and it seems to have deleted me. The email I have to them is dead. Can someone give me a contact email to reinstate my membership? Thanks
18:59 UTC
Uncle Meat Lead Sheets
Is there anywhere online where I can find all the compiled lead sheets from the uncle meat booklet?
16:34 UTC
On January 31th, 1989, Zappa and Honker Home Video released 'THE TRUE STORY OF FRANK ZAPPA’S 200 MOTELS' on the glorious VHS format.
14:09 UTC
Rock history
Interesting piece that came my way from BlueSky
08:22 UTC
Statement of fact
Okay, I just wanted to remind everyone of a universal truth. TINY IS AS TINY DO!
04:11 UTC
Why did Zappa dislike Sgt Pepper ❓
I know that Zappa liked the Stones to the Beatles and he enjoyed Between the Buttons by the Stones but did Frank dislike Sgt Pepper or if so then why ❓
03:03 UTC
Plucking the floss
Heavy Duty, though not zircon encrusted….. very sterile
02:18 UTC
Did Frank invent the Diamond Girl riff?
At 1:17 in this track Franks playing the Seals and Croft Diamond Girl rift 2 years before it came out. Anyone else ever notice this? https://youtu.be/7n4r3wpH1Mw?si=duAJFgPbrghE2rE1
00:30 UTC