colterphoto1 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Note, I saw a performance of Zappa Plays Zappa sometime after my original posts here. I must surely have posted about it somewhere. Yes, this is a great show to see and the sound system in use is exquisite. But then Frank was always a stickler for good gear. Cool to hear that he's not looking over his shoulder any more but equally glad that he's breathing life back into his father's body of work. It's a fitting tribute to a great composer. Frank would be grinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 This is a show I would go see, and travel a bit for. Unfortunantly, my wife wouldn't enjoy it in the least, so I wouldn't even try to trick her....LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Get the dvd if you want to enjoy this great tribute anytime,the audio is really first rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I believe that Dweizel out-preforms his dad!!! I've seen Frank 3 times and though it was great to see him live...every time he acted pissed off!! One show he played entirely with his back to the audience.......Kind of a Diva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipbarrett Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ...and the sound was EXCELLENT. Loud enough to need loosely-fitting earplugs, but clear enough to hear every word and every note perfectly. Glynn Wood mixing, never met the guy but credit where it's due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 A slightly burly chap with white hair and an English accent? I was sitting near the mixing console and told him after the show that I thought the sound was great. He seemed flattered and very happy to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Here's a more detailed review of last night's show by someone more knowledgeable, who was also planning to attend tonight's show in Vancouver. During Flakes, instead of a Bob Dylan voice, Scheila did a spot-on Eric Cartman voice, and the audience loved it.Tonight was my 2nd ZPZ experience, and what a show it was! Even got a set list and my ticket signed by the Dweez himself! The whole band was once again in top form, Scheila, you are simply amazing(what a great Cartman!!!!), Aaron's solo in Inca Roads was incredible, Joe, Billy, Pete, and Jamie were fabulous as usual, Ray White's voice sounds as good as it did 20 years ago...maybe even better!! And last but certainly not least, Dweezil has grown into such an amazing guitarist and band leader, and deserves all kudos for bringing Frank's music out for us to appreciate in a live setting. Highlights for me were Pygmie Twylite, Inca Roads, Billy the Mountain, and the cool interaction with Ray and Scheila during Willie the Pimp. Wish list for next year: Keep it Greasy, Tinseltown Rebellion, Penguin in Bondage, Watermelon in Easter Hay, Son of Mr. Green Genes. Set List: Imaginary Diseases Florentine Pogen Pygmie Twylite - Roxy Version Idiot Bastard Son Peaches En Regalia* Inca Roads* Guitar Giveaway - A guy named Jeff, couldn't play but got a got a lesson from the Dweez! Billy The Mountain* Flakes Broken Hearts Are For Assholes Bamboozled By Love King Kong - Band Solos Joe's Garage* Outside Now Cosmik Debris* Encore: Uncle Remus Willie the Pimp G-Spot Tornado See you all in Vancouver!!!! Tim Rieberger Victoria, BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 A slightly burly chap with white hair and an English accent? I was sitting near the mixing console and told him after the show that I thought the sound was great. He seemed flattered and very happy to hear that. Yes, I think I spoke with him briefly after the show. I usually try to leave the engineers alone, but a hearty 'thanks for a splendid show' was definitely in order. He's got a lot of instruments to keep track of and ton of cues and effects and nailed it pretty well all night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askbob1 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 zappa plays zappa dvd. with 'ocd like' enthusiasm, i have watched this entire dvd set over and over again!! i have never listened much to franks music, but this is one of THE best bands that i've ever seen. some of the best jams to date. inca roads is probably the pinnacle for me. dweezil nails a terrific solo. this is a must have dvd!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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