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Troca FitasEp 70 - Frank Zappa, Mão Morta, Concerto dos Lagos e Meus Amigos Estão Velhos (feat. Sylvestra Bianchi)Dentes podres, rock cósmico, pink sauce, TikTok de nojeira, meditação, som binaural, baterista do Def Leppard, rock progressivo, Debateco e Fake Cast, banho corrido e cronograma capilar foram apenas alguns dos assuntos deste episódio do Troca Fitas, onde recebemos a cantora Sylvestra Bianchi e ouvimos o sempre delicioso e maluco Frank Zappa, o riff viciante do português Mão Morta, o rock criativo e semi prog dos paulistas Concerto dos Lagos e o som chicletudo da banda Meus Amigos Estão Velhos!BG: Trilhas clássicas de Chaves & ChapolinApoio: Porto Produçõe...2025-04-251h 11
ZappaCastInto the Zappaverse with Miss Abigail Devoe!Greetings to you all in this festive holiday season! In this decidedly enticing episode, Bill and Scott chat with Miss ABIGAIL DEVOE, host of YouTube's wildly popular VINYL MONDAY where she dives super deep into rock's greatest albums, including lots of brilliant Frank Zappa content! Abby shares with us her journey into the Zappaverse, and gives us some valuable insight into what it is about Frank Zappa that attracts a new generation of fans. Oh, and there's a visit from the Vaultmeister as well! Check it on out, now!2024-12-091h 19ZappaCastHappy 50th, Apostrophe (') -- A Deep Dish Special!!!We are back, kids! In this episode, Joe, Bill and Scott talk about the various new reissues of APOSTROPHE ('), a top-tier Zappa classic! We go all Deep Dish with you on the new Super Deluxe 50th Anniversary CD reissue of the album, and the two new vinyl editions that are now available! Come and get your love!!2024-10-231h 13ZappaCastThe Whisky A Go Go Inevitable Deep Dish Spectacular!In this episode, the ZappaCast team takes a DEEP DISH dive into the new Frank Zappa album, Whisky A Go Go, 1968! This is a HUGE release, packed with interesting and unique events. We go inside the making of the album with Vaultmeister Joe Travers, and Joe takes some questions from you, our amazing listeners! Hoopla in every little sip!2024-08-191h 20ZappaCastLadies and Gentlemen...Arthur Dyer Tripp III!!!!! That’s right, you heard right, the ZappaCast team chats with THE Art Tripp! You will know Art as the percussionist for The Mothers from 1968 to 1970, and as Ed Marimba, with Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. In this incredibly special episode, we chat with Art about his life and career, and the many highlights contained therein! This is a MUST listen! Hotcha! 2024-06-211h 12
ROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaTim Pierce Plays Frank Zappa's Baby Snakes GuitarAmazing guitarist and all around good person, Tim Pierce, sits down to give us his take on playing Frank Zappa's Baby Snakes Gibson(?) SG. Tim also gets into his own amazing history of recording and touring. https://www.youtube.com/@timpierceguitarEvery Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2024-04-151h 12ZappaCastOver-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 2) Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking us behind the scenes of this massively wonderful set! This is part two of two big parts, just the way we like it!2024-02-2248 min
Rock N Roll Story GuysFrank Zappa vs Captain BeefheartThe guys get a listener inquiry asking for the history of rock n rollers getting entangled in “gross out contests.”Support the show on PatreonSee the show on YouTubeVisit the show on InstagramVisit the show on FacebookSHOW NOTES:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/03/the-dirt-movie-ozzy-osbournehttps://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-snorting-ants-story-fake/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tommy-lee-challenged-ozzy-osbourne-gross-out/Motley Crue on Howard Stern clip: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=629778755450180https://ultimateclassicrock.com/frank-zappa-wins-gross-out-contest-gruesome-rock-legends/https://cons...2024-01-3146 minZappaCastOver-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 1)Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking us behind the scenes of this massively wonderful set! This is part one of two big parts, so be ready for it!2024-01-2948 minZappaCastFunky Nothingness - Deep Dish (Episode 2)And now, ladies and gentlemen, for your listening pleasure, we here at ZappaCast Mobile Labs present part deux of our Deep Dish into the pleasure center that is Funky Nothingness! Scott and Bill grill Sir Joseph on the finer points (and moments) of this epic set. Worth the eartime, as we are sure you'll agree!2023-11-2838 minZappaCastFunky Nothingness - Deep Dish (Episode 1)Well looky here! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the ZappaCast team -- Zappa fanatic, musician and all-around good guy Bill Camarata! Bill joins Joe and Scott for a deep-dish (Chicago, what up?) dive into the extraordinary world of FUNKY NOTHINGNESS. All the geeky nitty-gritty you could ask for and more! 2023-10-241h 00ZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention: EpilogueDid you think we were done talking about Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece, The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention? Yes, we know that we just finished our three episode run on this subject (check them out here). The credits rolled. But then we thought, "If our favorite Marvel movie can have a fancy post-credits scene, then why can't we?It's time to roll the tympani as Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers return to answer some listener questions, and maybe even make some new discoveries in...2023-08-1844 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 3Congratulations! You made it to the final installment in this series of three very special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker tries to solve the mystery of Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention. Scott is joined once again by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers. Together, they try to summon their superpowers to determine what this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box was, and can it ever be put back together. They know it was initially planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't...2023-06-0749 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 2Welcome to the second in a series of three special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker takes you along on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.Joining Scott is producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set.2023-05-1235 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 1This is it. This is the big one. Join host Scott Parker on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.Scott is joined by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set. A few years ago, a...2023-04-111h 03ZappaCastFrom FZ To Surf City with David LogemanScott Parker, Joe Travers & Phil Surkis ain't messin' around, as they chat with the best Zappa drummer you never heard in your life. Yes, David Logeman, from the short lived spring/summer 1980 lineup, is on hand to celebrate the new release Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich. You'll hear a first hand account from Mr. Logeman of what actually happened on the floor at the Mudd Club, the night when both Vinnie Colaiuta and Terry Bozzio were in the audience, and how he beat over 50 auditioning drummers to secure his place for the spring/summer 1980 tour. All this, p...2023-02-2454 minZappaCastThe Grandest Wazoo (& Waka Jawaka, too!)Zappacast celebrates the 50th anniversary of FZ's "big band" period with a deep dive into the just released Waka Wazoo box set! You'll hear from the Vaultmeister himself, Joe Travers, who assembled this comprehensive collection of recordings that show what went into the making of the classic albums, Waka Jawaka and The Grand Wazoo. Eat Those Questions: Host Scott Parker and Phil Surkis are on hand to grill Joe about all things conceptual continuity, including: How did Frank's sound change with Kerry McNabb in the studio? Do the new Dolby Atmos releases follow FZ's original quad...2022-12-0959 minZappaCastFrank's Yugoslavian ExtravaganzaThe Zappacast crew celebrates the new release, Zappa '75: Zagrab/Ljubljana! Joe "Vaultmeister" returns to take Scott Parker and Phil Surkis on a guided tour of this rare band playing in a rare location! Why did FZ fly the band to Yugoslavia in the midst of his fall tour? Why is this the only multitrack recording of this band? Why did FZ strip down his band after the success of the '74 tours? Scott and Phil grill Joe for answers!AND, this podcast may contain the birth of a possible future release!For a...2022-10-1548 minZappaCastTake It Away, Jim Pons!He was the voice of Billy the Mountain. He was the voice of Jeff Simmons' bad conscience. Heck, he was even the voice of god! It's safe to say that Frank Zappa trusted Jim Pons voice.Scott Parker and Phil Surkis were honored and thrilled to chat with The Leaves/Turtles/Mothers legend, Jim Pons. Jim did not disappoint with amazing stories from his brief, yet bright time with the vaudeville edition of The Mothers.Jim shares intimate details about the ill-fated Montreux and Rainbow shows of 1971. Did you know that Mr. Pons created one of...2022-09-0957 minROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaBands Frank Zappa Hated?We discuss this article https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-five-bands-that-frank-zappa-hated/and take some calls.Live at 5PM Los Angeles time every Friday https://www.youtube.com/c/ROCKTAILSwithAhmetZappahttps://rocktailsradio.comEvery Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2022-08-201h 09
OFF THE KEYOff The Key #16: Apostrophe(') by Frank Zappa | ALBUM REVIEWOn this episode the gang discusses the enigmatic, virtuosic, and highly influential musician known as Frank Zappa.Frank Zappa, an American composer, musician, and bandleader, is widely regarded as one of the most stylistically diverse and influential artists of the 20th century. Sporting a discography of 60+ albums under his belt alongside his band "The Mothers of Invention," calling his career prolific would be an understatement. While Zappa's catalogue may be dense, Off The Key believes that "Apostrophe(')" is the easiest entry point into the strange world of Frank Zappa. Did St. Alfonzo ever get...2022-08-1240 minZappaCastJoe's Homage: An Erie Box CompanionWhat is it about Erie, PA? Is there something in the wooder? Scott Parker and Phil Surkis chat with Joe Travers about his latest passion project: Zappa: Erie, a 6CD box set featuring three unbelievably fantastic shows made in and around his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania - Edinboro College (5/8/74), Gannon University (11/12/74), and The Erie County Fieldhouse (11/12/ 76).Plus, Joe reveals the origin of how the Vaultmeister came to be, and tells us about The Zappa Band's current east coast tour!The 'Zappa/Erie' box comes out on June 17, and you can pre-order here: http://frankzappa.lnk.t...2022-06-1050 minZappaCastThe Mothers 1971: The Fillmore, The Rainbow & More!No, Eddie, we are not kidding: Scott Parker and Phil Surkis welcome back Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers for an in-depth exploration of the soon to be released 8 CD box set, The Mothers 1971! The new set will include all four June 1971 shows from the Fillmore East, as well as the historic, and ultimately tragic show from The Rainbow Theater. The set will also include a "hybrid" concert that was compiled from the best recordings from Franks then brand new 4-track recorder. Plus, the inside scoop on how and why the new set will feature a pristine remix of the famous Fillmore...2022-03-1851 min
Professor of RockSteve Vai on Learning from Satriani, Frank Zappa, and Teaming with David Lee RothUp next one of rock premier guitar virtuosos tells us how he learned guitar from Joe Satriani as a teen and cut his teeth with Frank Zappa and then starting a band with David Lee Roth after he left Van Halen.. in 1986 it was Van Halen vs Diamond Dave, and his secret weapon Mr. Steve Vai… the story of that plus behind DLR’s smash album Eat ‘Em and Smile and Yankees Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...2022-02-1820 minZappaCastAll Different Kinds of Love with Pamela Des BarresScott Parker, Phil Surkis, and the world's most polite drummer, Joe Travers, welcome critically acclaimed author and indisputable queen of the groupies, Pamela Des Barres. Saint Valentine meets St. Alfonzo in this especially lovely edition of the ZappaCast! For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The Mothers 1971 box set, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil SurkisSpecial thanks to Joe TraversMade in cooperation with The Zappa...2022-02-1140 minZappaCast200 Motels 50th Anniversary Celebration!Joe “Vaultmeister” Travers takes Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and you, the listener, on a very special guided tour of the soon to be released 200 Motels 50th Anniversary box set. If you thought you knew 200 Motels, think again! Plus, previews of upcoming ZappaCast shows featuring Pamela Des Barres and Jim Pons!For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The 200 Motels 50th Anniversary editions, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil Surkis...2021-12-1054 min
UP3 - The Ultimate Prog Podcast Project201 - Frank ZappaThey're back! In this episode, Lee leads the discussion with the rest of the UP3 crew on the incomparable career of music legend Frank Zappa
2021-09-0159 min
The Music Universe PodcastEpisode 95 – Ahmet ZappaZappa talks about his new AXS TV memorabilia show
AXS TV puts the spotlight on an eclectic array of passionate collectors and the incredible music items they hold dear in the all-new music memorabilia series Rock My Collection — premiering Sunday, August 15th at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. Hosted and executive produced by Ahmet Zappa — the best-selling author, producer, musician, and head of the iconic Frank Zappa Estate — Rock My Collection is a celebration of some of the world’s most legendary music artifacts connected to an impressive roster of industry trailblazers.
Joining Zappa on this entertaining musical odyssey...2021-08-1338 minZappaCastLong Beach To Long Island: Chad Wackerman SpeaksScott Parker, Phil Surkis and Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers are joined by Frank Zappa’s longest tenured drummer, the legendary Chad Wackerman. Wackerman shares about FZ projects that almost came to be, and recounts the evening that’s now preserved on the new release: Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show. Plus, a sneak peek into Chad Wackerman’s “Drum Room”. Warning/Guarantee: This podcast is not just for drummers!For all things Frank Zappa, including the new release, Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the c...2021-06-1159 minZappaCastRobert Martin from PhiladelphiaHost Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by multi-instrumentalist and vocal monster, Robert Martin. Martin was in every Zappa band from 1981 through 1988, and is still very involved in Frank's music as part of the "The Zappa Band". Martin discusses his early career playing on classic Philly soul tracks, how he auditioned for Frank, and his thoughts on the often discussed '88 tour.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott Pa...2021-03-1955 min
Shut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #6 – Les musiciens de Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa a eu une carrière d’une telle variété avec des formations souvent très importantes que beaucoup de musiciens ont croisé son chemin. Dans ce nouvel épisode de SUAPYP, nous tentons de démêler un peu cet écheveau. Pas mal de ces musiciens ont eu une carrière importante après cette expérience. Ce fut le cas de Steve Vai, Mike Keneally, Terry Bozzio et bien d’autres.
Liste non exhaustives de musiciens de Zappa
Steve VaiMike KeneallyScott ThunesRay WhiteJean-Luc PontyNapoleon Murphy BrookGeorge DukeTerry BozzioChad WakermanTommy MarsIke Willis
Jean-Luc Ponty et Frank Zappa
2021-03-0222 minZappaCastQuestions, Questions, Questions with Ahmet & JoeNew year, new ZappaCast! What's in store for 2021? Host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by Ahmet Zappa and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers , as they answer all manner of FZ related questions from near and far. Are some of their answers serious and loaded with secret underground candy-rock psychedelic profundities? Maybe.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil SurkisMade in cooperation wit...2021-02-0251 minShut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #4 – Zappa en concert
Frank Zappa a passé une bonne partie de sa vie sur la route à donner des concerts un peu partout dans le monde. Les formations qui l’ont accompagnées ont bien sûr beaucoup évolué au fil du temps. Dans ce nouvel épisode nous abordons donc le Zappa live !
Liens
Robert Charlebois : Petroleum (lien Spotify)Sinister Footwear 2nd Movement – live 88 (lien Spotify)
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Et vous ? Vous l’avez vu en concert Frank Zappa ? Dites le nous dans les commentaires.
Greg & Pierre.
L’article SUAPYP #4 – Zappa en concert est apparu en premier...2021-02-0230 min
And Introducing#84 FRANK ZAPPA! (ft. Robin Hatch)And introducing...singer, song-writer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and all around legend, it’s Mr. Frank Zappa! One of the S-tier weirdos of rock n’ roll, Zappa mixed genres from classical modernism to doo-wop with an acerbic sense of humor to create a vast discography of Rock weirdness. All the while, becoming one of the most outspoken musicians for free-speech and against censorship. And today we’ll be talking all about his life, his works, and whether or not that’s a real poncho, I mean is that a mexican poncho or a sears poncho, through his autobiography “The Real Frank Zappa Book...2021-01-281h 32Shut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #3 – Les influences de Zappa
Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast, nous tentons de démêler les faisceau d’influences que l’on peut ressentir dans la musique de Frank Zappa. Il y a les influences évidentes et assumées et puis celles plus subtiles.
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Quelques références pour aller plus loin :
Edgard Varese : Ionisation (lien Spotify)Johnny Guitar Watson : Cuttin’ In (lien Spotify)
Exemple de Xénochronie de Frank Zappa :
Frank Zappa : On The Bus (lien Spotify)Frank Zappa : Occam’s Razor (lien Spotify)
Greg & Pierre.
L’article SUAPYP #3 – Les influences de Zappa...2021-01-1939 min
Guitar Speak PodcastDweezil Zappa
We revisit our 2018 conversation with Dweezil Zappa. This was a great interview!
Dweezil joined us to speak guitar in the lead up to his Feb 2018 tour of Australia and New Zealand.
The tour - "Dweezil Zappa - celebrating 50 years of Frank Zappa" - continued the honouring of Frank's musical legacy that commenced when Dweezil started playing shows of his father's music in 2006.
Dweezil talks us through in depth on the work that goes into choosing repertoire and rehearsing, the impact that Frank's music has had on his guitar playing, running masterclasses...2021-01-1728 minShut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #2 – Reprendre du Frank Zappa
Est-ce bien raisonnable de reprendre du Frank Zappa ? Eh bien, on dirait que oui car ils sont plusieurs à être nombreux à s’y coller régulièrement !
On en parle dans ce nouvel épisode. Eh puis ça tombe bien, car Greg, co-animateur de ce podcast, en reprend souvent dans son groupe Gowy.
Reprise de Tell Me You Love Me par Gowy
Ce morceau est extrait de l’album intitulé Chunga’s Revenge (lien Spotify) sorti en 1970
Greg & Pierre.
L’article SUAPYP #2 – Reprendre du Frank Zappa est apparu en premier sur Shut Up and Play Y2021-01-0519 min
Sup Doc PodcastEp 161 ZAPPA with musician Kevin SealSup Doc - The premier podcast about documentaries
Ep 161 ZAPPA with musician Kevin Seal
On episode 161 George and Paco sit down with musician and journalist Kevin Seal to recap Alex Winter's 2020 documentary Zappa. On this episode we have three different Frank Zappa fans ranging from George, who is new to Zappa's music, to Kevin, who loves Zappa but occasionally needs a break to Paco, who has been a life long Zappa-head. We get into many topics including: would Zappa be a Trumper, our collective love of Ruth Underwood, Steve Vai's audition, how art should be a threat to...2020-12-0700 minZappaCastDirectly From Alex Winter's Heart To You"Franksgiving" is almost here! To celebrate this momentous occasion, host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis welcome Alex Winter, Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers to the ZappaCast. The conversation takes a deep dive into the making of Winter's extraordinary new documentary, ZAPPA. ZAPPA will be released by Magnolia Films in the U.S. on November 27th, 2020, in select theaters and On Demand.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott Pa...2020-11-2053 minZappaCastJoe’s Barrage: The Vaultmeister SpeaksScott Parker welcomes back Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers, and Zappacast producer Phil Surkis. Joe shares the real deal behind the recent Mothers 1970 box, and the imminent Halloween 1981 box. Deep cut: Joe shares about his ultimate FZ fanboy life as the drummer for The Zappa Band. For all things FZ, including the Halloween ‘81 box, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scot...2020-09-2258 minZappaCastDo Politics Belong In Music?As the US enters the most high stakes political season of modern times, ZappaCast takes a deep dive into Frank Zappa's political songs, as well as a listen to a few eerily prescient interviews. Host Scott Parker welcomes Ed Komara, and new ZappaCast producer, Phil Surkis, to the panel. So remember, register to vote, run for office, and listen to this podcast.For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil Surkis...2020-08-2658 min