Tuesday, October 3, 2023
AHMET ZAPPA & THE 500 WITH JOSH ADAM MEYERS
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In a fascinating episode of "The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers," the spotlight turns to the avant-garde brilliance of The Mothers of Invention and their groundbreaking 1966 album "Freak Out!" This installment features a special guest with unique insight, Ahmet Zappa, a writer and musician in his own right and the son of the iconic Frank Zappa, the mastermind behind The Mothers of Invention. Ahmet's presence adds a deeply personal touch to the conversation, as he shares his perspective on the album's creation and the avant-garde ethos that defined his father's career. "Freak Out!" marked a radical departure from conventional music, blending rock, doo-wop, and experimental soundscapes, setting the stage for the countercultural revolution of the '60s. It's a unique opportunity to delve into the album's complex layers and the Zappa family's musical legacy.
MAX CREEK - 45 & LIVE
- max creek: 45 & live
(2019, 2cd, usa, private release)
Max Creek is Mark Mercier (keyboards, vocals), Scott Murawski (guitar, vocals), John Rider (bass, vocals), Bill Carbone (drums, vocals), and Jamemurell Stanley (percussion, vocals).
And, yes, that's Bill Carbone that we know from The Z3.
John Rider started Max Creek in 1971, together with Bob Gosselin and Dave Reed.
During the mid-seventies, Scott Murawski and Mark Mercier joined the band. And in more recent years, Bill Carbone and Jememurell Stanley became part of Max Creek.
During the mid-seventies, Scott Murawski and Mark Mercier joined the band. And in more recent years, Bill Carbone and Jememurell Stanley became part of Max Creek.
A couple of years ago, the band celebrated their 45th anniversary with a tour. "45 & Live" got captured during this tour.
The musicianship is excellent, and fans of American seventies rock music will enjoy this album a lot. (although some of the vocal cords could not hide their age...)
Anyway, a fine discovery !
CARL KING'S "FRANK ZAPPA: ANIMATED BUSINESS LESSON"
Carl King's "Frank Zappa: Animated Business Lesson"
Carl added:
Today I republished my animated Frank Zappa business lesson (Will That Be An Aisle Or A Window?) from 2011 — but I upscaled it to 4K. The original audio interview clip of FZ made a big impression on me as a young DIY businessman, so it was the first thing I ever animated. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
THE RAYMOND SCOTT BIG BAND -- HEMI DEMI SEMI QUAVER
- the raymond scott big band: hemi demi semi quaver
(2020, cd, usa, real gone music)
Playful, funny, surprising,... It's all present in the music of The Raymond Scott Big Band.
"Hemi Demi Semi Quaver" collects various (unreleased) recordings from radio broadcasts.
This is great !!
EIDON - WHY NOT ?! AND WHY NOT ? TAKE 2 !
New music by Eidon.
Eidon - Why Not ?!
Eidon - Why Not ? Take 2 !
Sunday, October 1, 2023
SPIRALE - SPIRALE PLAYS ZAPPA
Spirale released 'Blessed Relief' a little while ago.
It seems now that this was a teaser for their "Spirale Plays Zappa" album.
A nice selection. Beautiful, jazzy cover versions.
Out on iTunes.
https://music.apple.com/be/album/spirale-plays-zappa/1696656365
JEFF HOLLIE WILL BE PERFORMING WITH Z.E.R.O. AT THE HEUBACHER ZAPPA NACHT FESTIVAL
October 14, 2023
Jeff Hollie (who played the saxophone on Zappa's "Joe's Garage") will join Z.E.R.O. for their concert at the Heubacher Zappa Nacht festival.
Jeff Hollie (who played the saxophone on Zappa's "Joe's Garage") will join Z.E.R.O. for their concert at the Heubacher Zappa Nacht festival.
THE MATTOID - LET'S DO THE CLASSICS
- The Mattoid: Let’s Do The Classics
(2010, cd, USA, thee swan recording company)
His “Let’s Do The Classics” album included his personal interpretation of FZ’s ‘Bobby Brown’ and of Unto Mononen’s ‘Satumaa’.
Privately released CDR on his Thee Swan Recording Company label.
MONONEON
MonoNeon - Wonderland Disaster Queen.
His latest EP.
Experimental funk.
George Clinton about MonoNeon, and more...
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