Dweezil has always been the 'unlikely rock star', meaning, he is so humble and appreciative of his fans, such a down to earth guy. And I love that HE loves EVH too.
Premier guitar, thank you for doing Rig Rundowns. Love seeing them, I even watch them for guitarists I don't know/like/care about. Thats how cool they are.
YES. I have to say Premier Guitar OWES US FANS by getting some new SMART CUTE GAL hosts. (I would be okay with her wearing looser tops than Dirks, however, as her breasts were a super-distraction.)
I know a lot of people hate when someone uses a plethora of effects, but I respect those people. I feel like all those pedals add to the creativity of the artist, and shows me how creative they really are.
Been a fan of that guitar sound for years its great to hear again. Son of.Orange county best thing I`ve heard In years Thanks Dweezel for bringin back even better!!!!
Brandon Gordon Hey there's no need to go there...I meant no harm to you...why so angry? I'm a fan of Frank's and sometimes people are curious about his kids,can you not understand that ?
Downloaded??? If you really like the artist or the music they make, buy the LP or CD and support the artist. (and yes... i know not all the money goes to the artist)
Lesson for all guitarists at 20:00. Listen closely and see that Dweezil gets a great tone with tons of sustain at a volume you can pretty much talk over in a normal voice. Once again proving that you don't need a massive 100 watt full stack or 1/2 stack cranked to 11 to get a great sound. Good tone at lower volumes is the sign of a pro. Seasoned musicians have a nice balanced sound on stage, let the PA lift the heavy volumes, and don't get in "stage volume wars". BTW love the old school coil cord.
His father would be proud... Frank was one of the most amazing musicians on the planet and his sons love for him shows in this interview despite a rotten cameraman! He is poised, generous of his time and gracious... and so much a gentleman...don’t see much of that these days, this is a pleasure!
generous him spending his time to run this down... a long, informative interview... i agree. frank would be proud to see his talented, articulate son honor him so well...
Saw him in Londn and he likes to hang abut after the show to chat and have pics taken. Really nice guy. And a shit hot guitarist. Gave me the inspiration to actually play mine, that was almost 3 years ago now. And I havent looked back since. I'm still poop, but it got me off xbox
Tyler Vanner it’s not about how good you are today. But, rather how much of a good time your having growing. It’s about how good you’ll be tomorrow! As a music student we will never be satisfied with today because we are always going for the next level! Zappa will provide the inspiration! Enjoy the musical adventure my friend!
Just saw ZPZ last night, and met Dweezle after the show. What a great guy. Very personable and down to earth. He really show that he appreciates his fans. And it was his birthday. Thanks for spending your b-day with us in Columbus OH Dwezzle. See you next year...!
Don't think I've ever written a negative review, but this amazing guitar legend took time out of his busy schedule to go through all of this... have some respect and fix the camera/audio... he's one of the few who actually explains any techniques and ends up with this quality.... "UPVOTE on Dweezil" you are your father's son, but sry buds.... "DOWNVOTE on video."
Terrific young man and guitar player. I saw him on this tour at the Belly Up in San Diego. Great show plus afterwards he and the band came out on the floor to shake hands, sign autographs and chat. Rarely do bands interact with the fans like that. He also told his story of the family fighting with him for doing his Dad's music and using the Zappa name. Huh? Apparently the half brothers/sisters wanted a kickback. Tragic.
Went straight from this to "Black Napkins". Enjoyed the run down though. One of the few where I thought I could see the possibility of fun in this sort of thing.
This guys cool. It's cool that he took that much time just for us to see his stuff. Wish more guitar players took the time like him instead of being arrogant pricks
Agree with what you say, a brilliant chap, and further to my previous comment, 2 hours and a million notes later, this was after 11pm, he looked up from the table he was at and said "hey Den, wheres that fancy guitar?". He even gave wife wife a hug.
There are two types of guitarists in the world: those who do their own Rig Rundowns, and those who make their techs do it. Much respect to the guitarists who do their own rundowns.
Its amazing how Dweezil just uses so much science and puts so much work into emulating his hip shooting father, when he himself has surpassed his father when it comes to technical playing, you would expect it would be an easier job for him. Still gotta love both of the Zappa's, no matter how crazy they might lol
He is not a poser, he's carrying the torch of his father's music. We need more people who honor the older generation, rather than Gen X bullshit artists who think they invented sliced bread. Please, don't talk trash about topics you no nothing about.
I love watching anything Dweezil. He just know his shit and everytime he says "...my dad..." I smile. What musician would not like to have that kind of lineage. Frank was a musical genius. His offspring has the same blood in his veins.
Dweezil is so underrated because he is staying true to his Fathers compositions. If he would have went out at 20 years old and got a band together it would have been fretty pucking good.
Dweezil is just like his dad. pushing most modern technology to its limit then saying how they could improve it, fractal talk to Dwezill for improvements.
I'm guessing the handheld mic was not plugged in or turned on. This audio seems to be coming from the camera mic. At least it has a lot of room and no bottom end. Great interview. Dweezil finally came around to doing what only he of all people on earth could do. It's almost a holy duty. Nice interview.
He sure has come a long way in his skill level over the years. I still think Frank was a genius in so many ways though that no one can really completely recreate.
i dont understand the "poor little zappa" comment, was it meant to be disrespectful, if so, then maybe the commenter hasnt seen/talked to Dweezil. Because if he did, he would realise what a great person in life this man is. i was at the Colston Hall, UK, 2011 tour, he signed everything from anyone who had stuff, he sat on stage, pre gig, signed and played my guitar, there was a chap there who brought almost a suitcase full of stuff to be signed, no bother at all. A great chap guitarist.
it is a shame that dweezil and his bands never get in tour for places like bogota, it would be fantastic i have the opportunity to see him play only trough here but the live show is other stuff even so i really like any thing that dweezil do.
Super heavy picks FTW!!! One of the key elements of my own playing (such as it is) is use of a 2mm pick. Thicker, warmer sound, and greater control over dynamics.
This isn't about the interviewer, the camera man or even how Dweezil plays. It's about his musical equipment. People seem to be watching these videos for the wrong reason. If you want great narrative & cinematography, then go to film school or watch a Theatrical Movie. The fact that the interviewer shut up & let Dweezil talk was a bonus for me.
I use cowhorn picks,they have a lovely organic tone without that clicky-clack sound of plastic or some other types of picks. They're great if you like thick picks.
+andrew cameron I saw ZPZ in Melbourne a few years ago. The keyboard/trumpet player Aaron Arntz has quit the band about a week earlier, and Ray White didn't bother to get on the plane, so they were 2 guys down. Joe Travers (drummer) handled most of the lead vocals! Memorable night. Dweezil's strat absolutely would not stay in tune that night. I think it was in May and pretty cold in the Palais.
