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How Ruth Underwood Came To Work With Frank Zappa | ZAPPA | Altitude Films

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Percussionist Ruth Underwood details her first experience at a Frank Zappa concert and how the song 'Oh No' impacted her as a musician.
Do you remember what your first Frank Zappa song was?
ZAPPA (2020):
With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter's assembly features appearances by Frank's widow Gail Zappa and several of Frank's musical collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk Gardner, David Harrington, Scott Thunes, Ruth Underwood, Ray White and others.
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@AltitudeFilmsOfficial Год назад

Do you remember what your first Frank Zappa song was?

@bertilknudsen Год назад

I was 13 years old when I heard Who Are the Brain Police? in 1966. Life was never the same.

@user-qw7kk9nn1m Год назад

Big Swifty.

@torontotontos7085 Год назад

Joe's garage

@ChuckSchickx Год назад

Not sure which song...but Overnight Sensation was the album. Thanks to my older brother! Mind blown 🤯

@marcotulio2137 Год назад

Camarillo Brillo was my first Zappa song and Over-Nite Sensation the first album.

@ChuckSchickx Год назад

For me, Ruth's sound is as much a part of Zappa's music...as Frank's guitar solos. Instantly recognizable and powerful.

@bobspatafore1696 11 месяцев назад

Agree 100%

@mosesbacke2311 4 месяца назад

The Rollo part in the Don't eat that yellow suite is maybe the piece of music I've heard the most times. I absolutely agree with you.

@kevincampbell2032 11 месяцев назад

Frank was exceptional at recognizing the unique talents an individual musician had, and then writing pieces to let them help both the music and the musicians. Ruth,we love you

@mikeremarcke3118 Год назад

Ruth made Zappa's music greater~!

@sheldoncooper8199 11 месяцев назад

Probably the Best 3 Minute Video about Frank Zappa i ve EVER Seen thanks Ruth.

@REM1956 Год назад

Love Ruth. Quite the musical monster in her own right. You don't end up playing as well as she did/does without giving your life to it.

@ChuckSchickx 11 месяцев назад

She definitely devoted her life to music...and to have the courage to play with Zappa... she's an icon!

@Chromexus Год назад

I bought Freakout at age 13 because I liked the cover. I played it, thought "weird but nice" , noted the "List" of influences and started to listen to some of them like Dolphy, Varese etc. A short time later the Mothers came to my town's university Union building auditorium. They had recorded "Absolutely Free" but it had not yet been released. The concert was cheap so I went. They played pretty much all Absolutely Free stuff- a 40 minute version of "Call Any Vegetable" sticks in my head , featuring 2 drummers , Bunk Gardner, Zappa and another guitarist, soloing collectively for 10 minutes etc etc- also an incipient version of King Kong- of course, back then , there was no such term as fusion or jazz-rock. LIke Ms. Underwood, when I left ( the concert stretched 5 hours) I was completely disheveled , My life was never the same after that.

@tixximmi1 Год назад

And I do a Eric Dolphy Memorial BBQ every year.

@darrylguerrant5101 11 месяцев назад

Love Ruth Underwood, she's an awesome musician. Much respect to the lady.

@Topsy_Krett Год назад

Nice interview clip. Now may we actually know how Ms. Underwood came to work with Frank Zappa?

@Abernis 12 дней назад

😊

@chrisf153 Год назад

She was and probably still is absolutely amazing.

@andybaldman 10 месяцев назад

Not anymore.

@a2ndopynyn 8 месяцев назад

@@andybaldman - Why not? What happened?

@Royale_with_Cheeze Год назад

The allure of Frank's early music to other musicians speaks for itself. Both Ian and Ruth approached Frank to audition for his band, circa 1967, before he really had name recognition. They weren't looking to get in with a famous band for cache. They wanted to be part of that interesting sound that was appealing to them as musicians.

@brianhammer5107 11 месяцев назад

Completely untrue. Frank Zappa's first album, "FREAK OUT," had made a huge splash in the music press. All three MGM albums sold pretty well for pop records, with "... MONEY" especially so. When Ian Underwood approached The Mothers, they were well-known.

@Royale_with_Cheeze 11 месяцев назад

@@brianhammer5107 I agree with you that all three Verve (MGM) albums were big for The Mothers, but Ian joined up even before they recorded Absolutely Free. They weren't yet really huge when they were playing the Garrick, where Ian and Ruth first encountered them. I'd say they really hit their stride with Money. I'm just saying that Ian and Ruth, Ruth especially, saw them at the Garrick and knew there was something special going on there in music.

@brianhammer5107 11 месяцев назад

@@Royale_with_Cheeze No. He joined prior to the recording of "Money," which I should not have listed originally.

@Royale_with_Cheeze 11 месяцев назад

@@brianhammer5107 I stand corrected. I thought he played on Free. The use of Holst's the Planets in Invocation and Ritual Dance made me think of Ian playing on that. But I still think both he and Ruth didn't join them *because* they were a big hit sensation as much as they saw a new force happening in music and wanted to be part of it.

@jollyjoker888 10 месяцев назад

Cache me IN !

@martinstent5339 7 месяцев назад

To all the Zappa fans here: Don’t forget to come to the Zappanale festival in Bad Doberan Northern Germany this summer. In fact, every summer. It’s THE place to meet with thousands of Zappa fans and celebrate his music.

@jamesabrams6908 Месяц назад

A great tribute by Ruth

@fallprecauxionsmusic Год назад

aaaaah... that is some rich, real-world drama right there. I love it!! & that is ruth friggin' underwood!! brilliant!!

@reiddixon9708 Год назад

I like Ruth! From 8 track till now.

@jeffdawson2786 Год назад

Wonderful clips. Ruth was integral to my favorite Mothers incarnation.

@MrWaterpumpkin Год назад

My own world has been shaking up, too. We all love you, Ruth!

@user-bl7oe2md4p Месяц назад

She was doing some pretty amazing work on stage trying to keep up with all the complexity of the multi polyphonic lines of vibraphone, marimba, tympani, bongos, kettle drums, various gongs, bells and chimes, and she had to move from each of those instruments like a frenzied crazy person! I know that those were some very challenging compositions and improvisations to play and Ruth has always enjoyed her time in Zappas band but I hope he paid her the value of her labor in the contributions she made to his live stage act.

@Rondo2ooo 6 месяцев назад

She did the right gut decision. Potentially, from an anonymous and sad triangle player in the orchestra pit to the unforgettable Ruth Underwood with Frank. Well done, Ruth! And thank you!

@MrMightyslim 9 месяцев назад

Cause Ruth is the best! Most fave Zappa alumni.

@freddystaelens 4 месяца назад

On Ruth, on Ruth…that’s Ruth!

@fredrictengstrom9522 26 дней назад

Beautiful music is hard 2 get through.I still do.Think u do 2.Frank I loved

@bluetopguitar1104 3 месяца назад

Such a great and creative person. Thank you Ruth, your playing with Frank made a big difference. I have always admired your energy and great vibe.

@brucekuehn4031 19 дней назад

I saw George Duke talking about his experiences with Zappa. Lots of serious rehearsals before going on the road. Then he said that once you got into the Zappa groove, it took months to get your brain out of it again. He had a successful career afterwards, but always spoke highly of playing with Frank.

@richardhanechak2177 Месяц назад

Excellent. Thank you for sharing that with us. I heard and felt the passion in every word you said.

@doeshumorbelonginmusic5799 Месяц назад

Ruth and Frank was the ultimate win/win situation.

@simonagree4070 3 дня назад

Ruth is one of the smartest, most sensitive people to ever play Zappa's music. Just my humble opinion, but I'm sticking with it.

@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1 5 месяцев назад

loved fb's music from the first listen...loved listening/watching Ruth in the band equally...

@eisenhertz 11 месяцев назад

love this women!

@alexanderkalinchenko4038 7 месяцев назад

What a great person , what a,great musician! Endless,respect to Ruth!

@danielduesentriebjunior 3 месяца назад

Ruth played in some of Zappa's most important and successful pieces, and accordingly I would expect and hope that she is also now financially in a corresponding position!?!

@marcelopretto3473 11 месяцев назад

LEGENDAS,POR FAVOR!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@kevincampbell2032 11 месяцев назад

...on Ruth. On Ruth

@jj3710 4 дня назад

I remember seeing Zappa at the westside pier in NYC in the early 80's. I believe it was sponsored by Miller beer.

@zapp442 3 месяца назад

I love Ruth.

@Dave30867 2 месяца назад

Ruth stood out for me in most of franks early songs 💖💖🌹🌹💎💎🧨🧨✔✔

@frozenbeefpie 11 месяцев назад

I fell in love with Ruth the minute I heard her play with Zappa! And I'm still in love with her! What a great musician she is! Ruth do you want to marry me?

@nesseq 10 месяцев назад

You got to wait in line. Sorry pal.😂

@robbrown3543 2 месяца назад

Love it.

@sghantous 7 месяцев назад

Early 80s school trip to Mt. Lafayette, a friend passed me his Walkman headphones and I heard Dumb All Over. What kind of music is that? It's Zappa.

@starmersbarber 3 месяца назад

What a wonderfully interesting person by the sounds of it!

@mosesbacke2311 4 месяца назад

Every time Ruth speaks about the Garrick Theatre experience you know that she really talks about the kick of her life time. The Mothers changed her life. She knows that her legacy is that she was the percussionist in some of the best Zappa band's and she is absolutely fine with that.

@emanueltadeuborges1628 6 месяцев назад

It was from the live album (LP!!) "Just another band of LA". First I heard "Call any vegetable" and then, (the second was in fact the FIRST, like Ruth described: a strong and definitive impression): "Billy the mountain"!!!! And so I was for ever CAUGHT by this ZAPPATOLOGY!

@johnycoloradonovo7148 11 месяцев назад

Merci Ruth😔

@chrisembry115 4 месяца назад

Thank you Ruth for your bad ass musical contribution.Yo are the bad ass musical composser. You can walk with the bad ass es because you are a badasss.Thank you.

@carbonc6065 Год назад

Ruth!

@URWHTUIZ Год назад

THAT"S RUTH!!!

@gostrum1 Год назад

@@URWHTUIZ The one and only!

@MikeJamesMedia 10 месяцев назад

"Ladies and gentlemen... Watch Ruth!"

@ingomeyer4153 6 месяцев назад

I was fourteen when I listened to We are only in it for the money in a record shop on headphones...I never heard anything like it, such unique and mind blowing...It was my kind of teenage socialisation, and I took it with humour...I am still trying to be a Rock'n Roll guitarist 😊

@JayMSinger 10 месяцев назад

I'm kind of embarrassed to write that as a teenager I bought "Freak Out" because the cover had Frank with pink hair. I would say "Absolutely Free" was 'it' for me. I am so glad I heard Frank's groups many times (though I didn't get to the Garrick.) "The present day composer refuses to die!"

@moi3557 7 месяцев назад

God bless Ruthie!

@waltgzerod5565 Месяц назад

To Quote the Great Ruth Underwood, "I am the slime from your video. Movin' along on yer livin' room floor"!! Sing it, Darlin'!!

@unkolawdio 6 месяцев назад

Ooohhh yes

@frenkcirillo1974 Год назад

bellissimo

@tomn9094 Год назад

Zappa's music is still terrifying stodgy old professional orchestra boards.

@elborko6821 5 месяцев назад

I love Ruth-something about New York girls went out and married one best thing I ever did. Saw Frank over 20 times---- Thanks

@Rex.Vanrynn Месяц назад

IT'S ZAPPA!

@unkolawdio 6 месяцев назад

Oohh yup ruth

@ReactorsReactions101 Год назад

heard it on the Doctor Demento show. Don't Eat The Yellow Snow

@user-bs8fr8mg1s Месяц назад

I am wondering if Ruth Underwood was Ruth Cohen who in the 1960’s was a jazz camper at the Lake Shore Music Score in Center Harbor, NH founded by Glenn Brown? My father was a woodwinds teacher there for four straight years…Mr. Chick Renda.

@tonyennis1787 10 месяцев назад

I love Ruthie

@muchospantaloons 16 дней назад

and ruth herself was one and only ;)

@brianjacob8728 Месяц назад

It's Zappa. Nuff said.

@WWAWHTR 10 месяцев назад

It’s Zappa.

@Abernis 12 дней назад

"Doesn't sound like any music you're supposed to be playing here.." 😁

@fostercathead 11 месяцев назад

That's Ruth!

@anthonyfesta7010 7 месяцев назад

“That’s RUTH!!!”

@AngelHadzi Год назад

Where can I see this film? can I rent it or buy it?

@Royale_with_Cheeze 11 месяцев назад

The film is ZAPPA by Alex Winter (of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure fame) and can be streamed and or bought on some services.

@thoosedeloose Год назад

Numero Uno

@blur5725 Год назад

can i find that piano clip anywhere?

@tomallen5837 Год назад

Look up: Frank Zappa - Oh No (Piano Solo) .... look it up right here on the tube of you ;-). There's a piano player that is replaying it. If you look in the notes of the link can you locate it, I believe The pianist says the song comes from the album, Lumpy Gravy..

@jollyjoker888 10 месяцев назад

WOW , I , too , would sneak in the practice rooms at U-M School of music , to play my" Vulgar " Rock and roll riffs ...TOMMY , Shady Grove , On the Threshhold of a dream ...In the hall of the mountain king ...Never got busted by Officers , but there WAS this ONE person , who would copy me in the Next room ...

@jfergs.3302 2 месяца назад

So she was a fan ?!?! So where was the part on how she came to work with him...

@lilacvelvet4 11 месяцев назад

give the gong player some

@bodegabonsai7069 Месяц назад

how did she come to work with him?

@jkorshak 16 дней назад

FZ and the Mothers had a residency at a theater in New York and she saw a show and became a regular concert attendee. FZ found out she was a trained percussionist and invited her to play with the band.

@alexglezarch Год назад

You did not answer the main question at all.

@duledule1127 11 месяцев назад

How you categorize Bach, Bethowen, Mozzart etc. You cant. Bach is whole posybile music of his time ... or Bethowen s... Stravinsky s...or ZAPPAs!!! He is definition of the 20th century music .. THE LAST CLASIC COMPOSER AND MOTHERS WHERE THE FIRST NON-SYNPHONIC, REAL CONTEMPORERY SIMPHONIC ORCESTRA.

@esteban1487 Месяц назад

Brilliant, but she votes left. 🤦‍♂️

@T.fellaman 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful women in all respects.

@charlesarizona 8 месяцев назад

Movie clips do not enhance Ruth's interview.

@Maffelus Год назад

Who did what?

@nightshadegatito Год назад

George Bush did 9/11 (inside job)

@davidmenasco5743 11 месяцев назад

I think Zappa spelled all that out on Apostrophe. And maybe 200 Motels too. And Joe's Garage. Oh, and, well if you *really* want to know who did what, try Over-Nite Sensation.

@JayMSinger 10 месяцев назад