Thanks for the gift that will last forever- The Music!!!! Three hundred years from now FZ will be played live at concert halls all over the civilized world. People will be moved to tears. Like I am now listening to this.
I've seen Zappa Plays Zappa twice. Once in Saint Louis and once at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Amazing both times but in NYC they played the music and a movie screen dropped down in the back and Frank sang along! It was brilliant and inspiring. I am a young dude that has benefited musically from Dweezil doing what he does. Thanks for telling that person to screw off in the nicest way possible.
Absolutely incredible musicianship....I fail to see how anyone can watch this and not be totally blown away. Dweezil is truly carrying the torch for his dads amazing legacy and I for one love the guy for doing so....keep on doing what your doing Dweez.
Great rendition of Inca Roads. And to the one person who disliked it, "It's Zappa not Bieber." And to luney, Zappa discovered God, something Palin already knew. And I've been a fan since 71 and got to see him about 20 or so times. And I've seen ZPZ 5 times now. Can't wait until #6. Thanks Dweezil Great Job.
Plain & simple: Dweezil is a musical genius!!!! Like father, like son. I saw ZPZ in Phoenix last summer....They were so amazing that I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest & my head was going to explode. Musical magic!!!!
I'm one of the people you're talking about -- wasn't old enough to appreciate Frank when he was alive, totally loving his music now after I got a chance to hear ZPZ. Dweezil's band is kickass, btw =) so thx very much Dweezil for bringing me this music =)
Dweezil's solo builds slowly and then soars like an eagle. He has matured so much over the years. Sprinkles of Frank, but lots of his own voicing as well. His dad would be proud.
I became a FZ fan at the age of 12, in '79', and still to this day, I listen to his music daily. But never seen him in concert, but have seen ZPZ, greatest show EVER!!! Thank you God, for FZ, and thank you Frank, for Dweezil.....he has mastered his fathers music, to the tee! R.I.P. Frank and never stop playing, Dweezil!!!
No matter how many times I watch this performance, this guitar solo still stands of one of Dweezil's greatest imo. Such an epic build up from beginning to end... So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes!!! This solo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥!
Just love the song, and the amazing buildup-solo from Dweezil! At the start it seemed very mechanical and repetive, but afterwards he suddenly broke through with melodies and phrasings that were so unique. Brilliant guy, much like his father.
The solo to Inca Roads has always been my favourite solo of all time. To see it completely reborn been Dweezil, while keeping the original character, was marvelous. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. I saw Zappa play Zappa when they came to Brisbane, Australia. It was the greatest concert I have ever been to. My only regret is being born too late to see Frank play.
Well said - the son is now the father to the man. Let the kid keep his Dad's music alive and be grateful rather than bitch that Frank isn't here. I saw ZPZ do this in Boston and it was DY-NO-MITE. NMB and Bozzio and Dweezil and Stevie Vai? People are actually complaining about this? ZPZ brought the crowd to their feet. I'm thrilled to be able to have this.....
This shit is just so fucking awesome! Frank may be gone, but I don't think any composer/musical genius and all round great guy has had someone so brilliant jump straight into his boots and nail it so perfectly. Relax Frank, all is well with the world. BTW, this is the best tune on the DVD.
When i seen them in Edinburgh, Dweezil's solo was so amazing, but Scheila Gonzalez's outro alto sax solo blew him away! I advise everyone to go see them now!
@drvbluesman1 damn straight. I love how neither Zappa will sit in a box shape. They just have the whole instrument over them and so they never get repetative. It's incredibly hard to keep new ideas flowing over a vamp like this but Dweezil has inherited more than a little of his father's creativity
it's a great version and solo! I got the double-DVD and can highly recommend it - specially in terms of sound-quality - but also because it is just a wondeful band that plays some of the best wonderful music that exists! :-)
From what I've seen, Dweezil is an incredibly talented guitarist has an almost identical "feel" to Frank's playing. I think Frank would be very proud of him.
Sublime. I love Frank's version(it's my favourite solo of all time) on YCDTOSAM Vol.2 but this runs it close. I love it. I keep watching it over and over. Frank would have been very proud of his son.
Dweezil has got his own style, he also estimates his dads playing quite well. I think it is wonderful his dad was awesome enough that he can make a living for his family playing it. It is better to be dweezil playing zappa then dweezil trying to be as great as his father in his own right, style and failing. He insures he makes a living and keeps alive great music at the same time.
This is just such a monster effort, worthy of the '88 tour in quality. D and the ZPZ band are prtty much the snot, seriously this band can beat the shit outta yo mamma. Shiela is cool and takes getting used to. It's interesting to see where D puts her into the vocal line up. His playing has gotten soooo good, steeze chops. Great for all this got posted. Music is the best.
Actually, if you search around on RU-vid, the solo Dweezil plays on "Son of Orange County," is almost identical to that which Frank played on "Roxy and Elsewhere". And Dweezil does it really well.
@Dudestar321 I was going to go to that show but I'm going to the August 2 show at Turning Stone (Verona, NY). It's a double bill ZPZ w/ Return to Forever. I think ZPZ is the opener and not vice-versa. Anyway, have fun. I saw ZPZ last year @ the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls. Hung out by the stage after the show ended and Dweezil came out and chatted. It was cool.
God Dweezil you never cease to amaze me I think this solo just made my braingasm all over the screen. UGASDGHASDfalskdfjaslgdf holy shit fucking zappa!!!! 4:24 just takes it to another level my god I mean my ZAPPA this shit's insane!!!
Yup it's not FZ, but I saw ZPZ do this in Boston on the 2006 tour with Nappy and Stevie Vai and Bozzio and it was fucking great. Who would have ever thought you'd hear this music again after Frank died? Just enjoy it.....
Wow! I'm a Zappa nut. Always have been. Have FZs whole catalog in Vinyl, Cassette, and CD. Everything I have is committed to memory ok? But thats just a simple by product of years of pleasuring myself with Frank's sound performances. And I gotta tell ya, A lot of things disturbed me about Dwezil's momentum into Frank's music legacy. Yes he is superbly talented, but...he isn't Frank. And Dwezil's only lack seems to be "creativity, and imagination" as Frank wielded it. That said...This was great!
Holy shit, that's a very low blow man. Can't believe anyone would say shit like that. I'm new to Zappa Plays Zappa though I haven't heard Frank Zappa play yet, though His son is doing a very great job at doing what he does, I'm enjoying this music with great appreciation towards it.
@sweetchildonline 5:57 to 6:20 frank could do it but never would have executed that so cleanly. i think dweezil has taken a lot of his dads playing and done well with it. ithink dweezil plays things frank couldnt but the creativity is def franks forte. this is just amazing though aaaaamazing
Yeah ,give Dweez some credit, it is not like his Dad was writing music that was easy to cover. He took on a monumental task of great skill ,to an informed audience. Good job boy
The solos are nice, but I think the real star here is Napoleon. Although he sings it down an octave, he nails every crazy interval, retains a pleasing voice with lots of breath support, and still comes across with all the confidence of a great showman. I can see why Frank hired him on sight, way back when.
rocky66 ''that flute player'' is just Napoleon Murphy, THE Napoleon Murphy, The voice of many FZ albums, he plays good flute, just like it must be played on this tune, and that's it.
@Ebby12ny Keep in mind that you'll probably not see any special guests (like Napoleon). But Dweezil's core band is EXCELLENT! I saw them last fall in Niagara Falls. 'Going to see them again in August. Great show! you'll love it. p.s. I think it's great what Dweezil is doing to keep it alive. Anyone who thinks that his intentions are less than genuine is full of shit. I hung around after the show neer the stage. He came out and chatted with everyone! Great guy!
@EddieGoregor Not so sure Eddie? Dweezil starts the solo with a hugs tip of the hat to Dad, he plays some of Frank's style passages, sounds, hammer ons etc but then launches subtly into entirely his own creation, almost unique lines and phrasing and very unique sound. I suspect what is happening is Dweezil wants to both do his own thing and tribute his Dad. To do this he needs a great band that are well rehearsed. To do that he needs to fill some houses, and to do that he needs some good program
@LuneyTune72 as a religious freak and proud I just want to say that I am sure God loves Frank for giving his creatures so much beauty and laughter and is consulting with him on many important heavenly decisions. With that said, could someone tell me why Dweezil's guitar is plugged in at both ends?
Agreed... good descriptive... obviously Franks R&B roots is what really came out in his solos. I find that a lot of guitariists who found flash (ie: EVH) before the earlier stuff like the Delta and Memphis blues players are lacking that bit of depth. I'm not knocking Dweezil or any guitarist, he's come into his own and I'm glad he's running with it.
I've been a fan of Frank for 40 years ... sure, Dweezil is not Frank ... but I've seen ZPZ many times, and to be fair Dweezil is merely trying to keeps Franks music alive and bring it to an audience who did not get the chance to see Frank play ... what's the harm in that? Dweezil is doing a great job ... and I look forward to seeing ZPZ again soon ... lighten up ...
I think he really wants to play like his father did but he doesn't have the same technic even if he is really good ! anyway I love this cover ! inca roads is a very difficult song
