ZAPPA - Bolero 

Sometimes I feel my 68 years, and then I think about the time I saw Zappa in concert in my college years in Toronto. I'm young again!

I was a 20 year old Marine in 1981, an d some cool dude from Nantucket, played Apostrophe, and acted out the music”And I pounced Again, boom boom”. As he stomped his feet, I became less square that day. Can you believe I was from NY and never heard of Bob Marley either. Tnx Mr Colin Keenan, I couldn’t go without FZ in my life since. 🤷‍♂️✌️🇺🇸

Wow! 🎶 Bolero lends itself perfectly to Zappa's amazing arranging skills! I miss Frank. 🤗💖Bravo, Frank and orchestra! 💖🎶

A true, never to be equaled, Musical Genius ! Frank was so underappreciated, he was so compulsively obsessed with perfection, he wrote Every Note, for Every Instrument, for Every Composition his band Ever Performed. I had the pleasure of meeting, and conversing with, the man once, early '80's, Mind Still Blown Away by his Presence !

This version of Bolero has the exactly right amount of cowbell.

In the years since he left us,Zappa's importance continues to grow. There has never been anyone like him.

I never tire of watching / listening to this! Pure brilliance--so Zappa!!

this was the best 6 minutes I have spent on youtube, I'm not lying

Zappa makes Bolero sound like a Zappa composition. Bravo!

Que puedo decir de Zappa. Mi ídolo. Un genio musical. QEPD.

Genius artists are just genius...the unique Zappa-tilicious, young generations are invited to give it a try...being such great entertainers yeah, all to be discovered all over again 🎉❤🎉

Znakomici instrumentaliści. Świetna partia puzonu, wspaniała marimba. No i ten niepowtarzalny cowbell... Cały utwór to po prostu bajka! Superwykonanie! Panie i Panowie a także dzieci: czapki z głów!!!

Smoking a cigarette and conducting at the same time is a totally different level

LOVE Bruce's little dance interpretation! - too kewl

Even years after Frank's departure, he never ceases to amaze me..keep up the great work so that we can explore his vast library of works Lots ❤️ to all involved

He is the genius magic perfect musician and i love his style

Smashing performance!! Pure genius! There will never be another Frank Zappa!

I've heard Jeff Beck. I've heard James Gang. But this, the best band you never heard of is absolutely the best outside of a symphony orchestra. Bravo!

4:15 Only Zappa would quote 'My Sharona' in a piece by Ravel!

I love Zappa.

My first encounter with Frank Zappa and the mothers was in the late 60's Unreal! Loved the guy ever since!

😃😺👍🏼How very very impressive. Such a talent base. And Frank directs with a cigarette and a baton.

At 4:00, Frank unleashes Mariachi unto Ravel's Bolero. A statement not lost to this lifelong musician. Well done Frank. Bravo. I have several orchestral renditions of Bolero on my itunes and this one is my favorite.

What a Genius, now i am a Zappanated Person. I have all songs of Zappa, i am a Zappanated person. Zappanate people :-)

One of my favorite songs and these guys did not disappoint.

Zappa's ability to make unlikely connections sound obvious is unparalleled genius

Only one word (well two..) F--king awesome! I had the good fortune to be introduced to Zappa's music as a teenager by a schoolfriend with more enlightened musical tastes and I've dipped into Franksworld now and again over the years. This performance is brilliant because it not only knocks all musical boundaries down but shows how you can bring new life, personality and humour even into classics. What a loss was Zappa's early demise for music and mankind. Still, Heaven's house band got one hell of a great composer/arranger/guitarist...

I have seen this live in ´88 in Offenbach, Germany. One of the impressiveest moments of my life.

Superb performance

I don't know how you could NOT like this. I've been listening to it for 20 years and to me, it's Bolero. And like a lot of FZ's music, these unique sounds have become dear friends, and these friends never let you down. I think it's beautiful.

FOREVER UNCLE FRANK !!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!

I miss Zappa's crazy ass shows. Nothing like it.

I saw him 1988, maybe at his last Rock-concert,(= shortly, one of the...;), in Germany, Fürth. It was my best concert EVER❤ The Fowler- brothers and some other good musicans plays with him! I stay 5 meter, before the MASTER, with eleven other GREAT musicans!!! I never forget🎸🎤 🎸🎻🎺🎺🎷🥁🎹🥁🪕🪘

Шикарно, спасибо большое за музыку и настроение

I like that he gives a lot of respect to the songs when he does covers. Even his lovely homage to June and Johnny Cash with with Ring of Fire. He does gives his heart even with covers

I'll bet all those kids that took band class in school never imagined they'd be playing Bolero with Frank Zappa...

I had breakfast in Burbank many years ago with the great man - a fascinating character. He was a great advocate of moleskin pants and he talked about it so persuasively I’ve been wearing them ever since. Thank you, Frank.

A 20th century genius honouring another 20th genius. Zappa was a dude of the highest order.

I saw this alive in Seville in 1988. Zappa is my idol... he will always be remembered.

this makes me smile, what a genius

Had the good fortune to see and hear Frank Zappa at the Moore Theater in Seattle, this brings back memories of that time. Thank you.

Like walking into a bar drunk or completely stoned, your horse parked outside, leaning, just as you were leaning when you offloaded. This is how we hear in where I live. The great and mighty hear it differently. And of course, they dress for the occasion differently than I. Oooh, this is so regal in my mind!!!

WOW Wonderful version of a classic tune by some fantastic musicians. From a 72yo Aussie fan.

Zappa was a great man

Beautiful. Piece lasts just long enough to smoke a cigarette. Zappa rules still

I can't possibly imagine another FZ, ever. His talent was that of the great masters. just contemporary.

There are still Zappa friends around,good to know!

Thank god, Frank zappa has existed and left us all this gold... that no one else can do.....

Wow. His band were so lucky.

Oh but how the band could play. Will never tire of 50/50 off his overnite sensation

Zappa è la stella polare della grande creatività, geniale e pura! Io più lo ascolto e più mi rendo conto della sua grandezza, ogni volta scopro dettagli nuovi, cromatismi che affrescano i suoi capolavori e che li rendono incommensurabilmente eterni! Zappa ci manchi molto ❤❤❤❤❤

mr Zappa was always on the assault, be it music, business, looks, morals, etc.. his shock therapy was not meant to destroy but educate and help. any interview with or about mr Zappa makes it clear that the man was a good honest human plus a talented hardworking perfectionist. what else is there to be? he and those around him spent a great deal of their lives perfecting their skills in communicating authentic information music wise. someone had to be the Zappa in a sea of bs - that we still swim in sometimes...

As a younger Zap fan......... I believe that this is magic at his disposal. I love it, light a cigarette Every time I hear this..... Just for Frank......

ZAPOLERO

This is my Christmas song to all Merry Christmas.....love the Zappa

Zappa is an all time favorite of mine!

Todo el ensamble es magnifico y lo que hace Frank es para la historia de la musica del siglo XX. Grande Frank Zappa!!!!

Brilliant rendition of this composition. "The modern day composer refuses to die"- Edgar Varese. Zappa is one of the few musicians worthy of the title musical genius.

Classic Zappa beyond expression and then some. Priceless 😎👍🎵🎶

Frank Zappa, Ike Willis, Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Ed Mann, Bobby Martin, Bruce Fowler, Walt Fowler, Paul Carman, Albert Wing, Kurt McGettrick.

I am a big fan of both Zappa and Ravel . Zappa was really inspired by Ravels’ music . Those who the fabulous concerto in G from Ravel will find that ´watermelon in Easter hay’ finds it’s sources in the adagio second movement of this concerto. Whilst I find the adaptation of the Bolero quite creative , my only criticism’ would that a fundamental aspect of this piece which is a nightmare for the orchestras is the dynamic progression from pp to ff is linear and progressive from bar 1 till the end and requires total control of dynamics with added instrument every sequence , whereby Frank Z’s adaptation doesn’t pay attention to dynamics and the extraordinary long crescendo( probably the longest in all classical music is lost. Don’t get me wrong Zappa’s aficionados I am a fan and can listen to roxy & elsewhere album in loop!

I was at Verve Records for the first recording 1966 of help I’m a Rock with Kim singing and Elliot on guitar and all the freaks dancing including Vito and his wife Sunshine . What a trip they were fantastic and our Manager Jim Demarco looked over at us and said This is the new phycodelic sound you guys need to learn...

It's a really Zappa Bolero Great Orchester.Thank you Mr rest in Peace

I wish I saw that live but thankful I got to see this wonderful performance at all. Great brass section and excellent arrangement.

This is the genius of Zappa R.I.H.P. rest in heavenly peace ✌

Ravell: Help, I've been Zappanated! But, oooooo, I think I like it!!

way to go Frank... classical music with a touch of Zappa. Impressive

An absolute gem. Thanks for posting.

I was never much of a Zappa fan, but this is genius.

Love it. I wish I knew back then.

Zappa's music is the best

Zappa domina todos los palos. Es el mayor genio musical de finales del siglo XX. Será recordado a la altura que merece.

That Bruce Fowler's improvised dance solo gets me every time.

Bravo! ❤❤❤

Fantastico

This is the best version I have ever heard and I have heard many of them.

Outstanding ! really miss Frank ...

Saw his entourage twice. Musician's best.

Los genios no deben morir como dijo Salvador Dali y zappa era uno de ellos

This is just fantastic and nearly brings me to tears. I saw FZ and this band playing it.

Insuperável criatividade!👍😉

Zappa Rules !!! Been a fan since 1968...

Grandissima rilettura del GENIO FRANK del capolavoro del grande compositore classico contemporaneo MAURICE RAVEL !!! Bolero , da segnalare un altra grandissima rilettura del brano da parte dei COLOSSEUM !!!!

Frank was the American master of composition & arrangement !!! R.I.P. FZ !!!

Thanks! Frank!!😃

Saw Zappa twice in concert once in Chicago and also Ia City Iowa was fantastic both times

first time i hear this masterpiece, i,ts stunning

Magnífico. Mención aparte el personaje Zappa, fumando mientras dirige. Genio y figura!

Absolutely Wonderiffic!

100% dope AF w/Zappa & his talented ensemble performing Ravel's "Bolero" in apex-mode. What is not to love?

never knew this cover existed til now, but I desperately needed this

What a tragic loss to music and the world when we lost Frank Zappa. He was a musical genius. I loved him he was unique.

GOOSEBUMPS !!!

Really miss you Frank zappa Always looking forward to your next album after the last, Music is the best "Frank zappa" R. I. P. Frank

Love, love, LOVE this!!! 💕✌️

How utterly wonderful! Zappa the genius.

Unfrickinbelievable!

Ich überlege schon seit Jahren, auf welcher Scheibe ich den BOLERO, von Frank gehört habe, aber mir fiel es absolutly nicht ein! Suchte auf allen meinen über 40 Scheiben, die ich von ihm habe, aber ohne Erfolg:( Aber kürzlich fand ich ihn hier und hörte ihn. Ich schrieb auch nen Kommentar dazu, aber hatte vergessen nach der Live- LP zu suchen, wo das drauf ist! Das wollte ich jetzt nachholen. Tja, und was sehe ich: = er spielte es 1988 auf seiner damaligen (letzten Rock-) Tournee. ICH SAH IHN BEI DIESER TOURNEE IN FÜRTH/ Germany😂 (möglicherweise bei seinem allerletzten Rock-Konzert!?) FÜR MICH DAS BESTE KONZERT DAS ICH JE SAH. Ich stand zentral, ca 5m vor dem MEISTER und war im siebten Himmel😊🤗👍🏼💯

Always a pleasure to see Zappa stills alive.

MUSIC IS THE BEST !!!!! THANKS UNCLE FRANK!!!!!