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Music that equates, according to me, to what’s the best of the best.
Live, varied, diverse and magnificently orchestrated; Frank Zappa’s rendition of Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing? performed live at the Roxy Theater, circa 1974 is probably more relevant today than it has ever been according to me. And this is simply because every time I hear it, it presents itself in the form of a film to which the music merely embellishes; and the beauty is that while this movie may be anything, Frank’s orchestration really sets the boundaries and the variety in the arrangement.
The musicianship is of a different class; Walter Fowler, Bruce Fowler and Napoleon Murphy Brock on the brass section, George Duke’s inspired jazz-improv solos and Chester Thompson rocking it on the drum kit ! Not to forget, Frank’s very own blistering solo towards the end of the song.
Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing? for me, establishes a bar set so high by a person who really, understood the power of composition, melody, performance and mastery. Its something we see very rarely in today’s music and this is level of quality is something we must aspire for whether we play the guitar or are accountants.
Frank Zappa - Village of the Sun + Echidna’s Arf (Of You)
Fantastic live album, can't recommend it enough.
I saw Zappa Plays Zappa last night in Arcata, CA. They played two hours late (starting 'round 10pm) 'cuz the 101 was shut down for an accident. My seat got "upgraded" to near-front row since people abandoned their spots. Of course I waited for them to go on! Frank Zappa is a hero of mine, one of the least recognized and most accomplished composers of the 20th century. He produced an incredible amount of material in a short amount of time, and unfortunately passed away a little before that bastard Nixon. His Son Dweezil Zappa is an incredible musician, and I think an awesome budding composer himself. He has obviously done his time in the woodshed; his playing is better than I can believe and compared to a few years ago when last I saw Him, much improved. What a treasure. These musicians blew me away and any one of them could of played in Frank's bands. I can't believe how lucky I am that they came back to Humboldt County on their Roxy & Elsewhere 40th anniversary tour. I can't believe this music was written 40 years ago... I believe them when they say that Frank Zappa wrote music "from the future." I have to salute Frank for not giving a shit about what anyone else thought, and leaving behind so much gold. Thanks buddy.
Oh yeah, they played 2.5 hours with no breaks between tracks, just like Zappa used to; they killed it, they killed it, they killed it.
More Trouble Everyday -Frank Zappa and the Mothers
