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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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 Posted - 07/25/2005 : 07:13:43
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Could someone please help me?
I've never listened to him. What's the best album choice for a beginner?
Thanks.
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 07/25/2005 : 07:16:46
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Good question - I have no idea myself but have been wanting to start a "where do I begin with thread" for ages now. Of course now it would be pointless since it would undermine your question. Bugger.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 07/25/2005 : 07:25:09
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i'm a pretty big fan of zappa's late 60s/early 70s stuff, so i'll give my small guide:
if you want a mainly instrumental, jazzy Zappa start, go with HOT RATS
if you want my personal favorite, i'd go with APOSTROPHE - this one has all the classic Zappa elements: great, intricate instrumentation, goofy, bizarre lyrics, and some just great songs
however, the one that most people regard as the best (w/ APOSTROPHE a close second) is OVERNITE SENSATION
if you have the scratch for three, i'd go with those three, if not, i'd start with APOSTROPHE
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 07/25/2005 : 07:27:12
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Come sit by me and I'll tell you about the other Frank.
This gives a good idea:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_zappa
As does this:
http://www.science.uva.nl/~robbert/zappa/quote
Some good albums to start off with include: Freak Out, Hot Rats, Weasels Ripped My Flesh and Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar.
The song Joe's Garage is a good first song if you've never heard him.
I hope this helps.
Oh, jeez, how could I forget Apostrophe? Thanks, Brian.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2005 : 09:10:40
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How can I find something you don't know?
Thank you, my little secret sources. I'll start with Apostrophe & Overnite Sensation.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 07/25/2005 : 16:46:56
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
The song Joe's Garage is a good first song if you've never heard him.
The ultimate stoner album! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 07/25/2005 : 18:41:36
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Originally posted by darwin
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
The song Joe's Garage is a good first song if you've never heard him.
The ultimate stoner album!
We didn't have no dope or LSD!
[edit] must add that one of my favorite 10-second musical segments is after the line
"it was a Stratocaster with a whammy bar".
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 07/25/2005 : 19:46:13
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i had the same question pop into my head a few days back, my new work location has a nice record shop down the street and a while back at another one the guy working had a live show on the TV from 1973 (my birth year) and it sounded and looked pretty wild. thank you whore for bringing this up and thanks to all who are in the know.
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paintmeister
= Cult of Ray =
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2005 : 20:45:31
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We didn't have no dope or LSD!
Just a couple a quarts of beer.
[edit] must add that one of my favorite 10-second musical segments is after the line
"it was a Stratocaster with a whammy bar".
My favorite guitar riff is in "Yellow Snow" right after he says "hit him on the nose, hit him on the fins"
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sharkey
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/26/2005 : 05:45:02
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For a beginner, the easiest albums to go for
1. Stricly Commercial (repackaged as the Best of Zappa)- Good career spanning mix of great songs
2. "Cheap Thrills" and "Son of Cheap Thrills" - 2 inexpensive samplers.
3. Have I Offended Someone? - Collection of the more controversial songs.
What good is mining nose gold, if I can't share it with the townsfolk |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
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Posted - 07/26/2005 : 09:51:06
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If you're looking for some more 'rock' type tracks, try 'Zoot Allures'
I'm also fond of 'Tinseltown Rebellion' and 'Roxy & Elsewhere'
To me however, 'We're Only In It For The Money' is top of the list...
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2005 : 10:20:27
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Thanks guys! I think we should a series of "where do I start" threads. And ideas for another one?
How about Brian Eno?
there is nothing worse than/an undetermined person |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 07/26/2005 : 13:31:50
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There's also "Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch", which has the radio-hit "Valley Girl" and many other good songs.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 07/27/2005 : 03:28:18
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He started out producing doowop records and if the vocal-harmony thing is what you´re into, Freak Out is great. Live at the Fillmore I love too but it is rather short.
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Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to corner the fish market and marvel at the small acts of philanthropy he commits while depriving most of the world of fish. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 07/27/2005 : 07:42:07
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quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
Thanks guys! I think we should a series of "where do I start" threads. And ideas for another one?
How about Brian Eno?
there is nothing worse than/an undetermined person
If you're serious, I can start such a thread. I heart Eno/Fripp.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 07/28/2005 : 14:33:51
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Over-nite Sensation should be added to this list. Camarillo Brillo is one of my favorite Zappa songs.
I really think that Joe's Garage is a good starting point, too. It was one of the first one's I got. It's so far out there yet there's so many good songs. Some people hate it. I think it's fantastic.
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Frank Zappa for a beginner
