6 Amazing Frank Zappa Guitar Solos (1973 - 1991)

0:00 Illinois Enema Bandit (1988)
2:59 Black Napkins (1976)
6:31 Montana (1973)
10:30 Whippin' Post (1984)
12:02 Chunga's Revenge (1980)
16:01 Reggae Improv (1991)
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Frank Zappa was not only a talented musician, but offered biting social commentary along with insightful political and philosophical ideas.
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[@frankzappainterviewcollect2320]

0:00 Illinois Enema Bandit (1988) 2:59 Black Napkins (1976) 6:31 Montana (1973) 10:30 Whippin' Post (1984) 12:02 Chunga's Revenge (1980) 16:01 Reggae Improv (1991)

[@MTKBILCY]

Thank you for doing your civic duty

[@ap8857]

12:02 on has so many special moments

[@jessewoody5772]

Thank you. Frank Zappa is truly amazing

[@christopheryasus3666]

@BBB H totally cheers

[@sascham5782]

Thx 👍

[@Cory_Springer]

"What I do on the guitar has very little to do with what other people do on the guitar." - Frank Zappa

[@benitohernandez935]

He had a high opinion of himself. This sucks😂

[@jg-gw5ls]

​@@benitohernandez935couldn't agree more. Garbage at its finest

[@PeteNThat]

​@benitohernandez935 that's what struck me.

[@SonGoku-uu4cm]

He meant nothing about Ego in his quote. Clearly over your heads

[@sigmasix3719]

@@SonGoku-uu4cmyeah some people will never get it, he played exactly what he wanted just as Hendrix and the best did

[@Millennial_Mike]

I read once that Zappa never (intentionally) prepared any guitar solos... his hope was to always stumble upon totally unique moments of magic.

[@TheWelcome7]

Exactly

[@jonnah99]

That's what he always said in interviews

[@lolitaras22]

Zappa's unprepared was/is more than the normal overwhelmingly prepared.

[@jsb9118]

Check the 1977 Halloween box concerts, the Wild Love solos and Conehead, all different, just following a very large and recognizable pattern - Amazing

[@DoomKid]

I absolutely love that about Zappa solos

[@eduzarpado]

The first solo is from Zappa's concert in Barcelona in 1988, i believed it was on May 17th. I was standing in the first row exactly behind one of the two camera men covering the show for the Spanish TV. To this day, one of the most vivid and enjoyable memories of my life. I miss Zappa a lot.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I was at one of the shows in Boston, MA in 1988. That was an amazing band.

[@johnrasmussen773]

I miss Frank a lot too!

[@sushikorpse7979]

blackj pageg!!1!1!1 i love frnka zpapa

[@jimiscnc3750]

i WAS ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND FOR THE 88 TOUR. I am forever grateful I was at the Nassau Colisem show, his last performance in the USA.

[@sunnyjim1355]

@@davelanciani-dimaensionx I saw Zappa at Wembley Arena, London, UK 1988. It's a pretty terrible venue for such, and my friend and I only managed to get the cheap seats too, (though I loved it nonetheless). But towards the end of the concert, we thought; bugger this, let's try sneak forward. So we went out our nearest exit, snuck round the side of the arena, and came out looking straight over the stage on the left, on a gantry. I was amazed we hadn't been collared already by security, and expected to be at any moment. I stood in awe, not just of the man himself but of all the amazing kit they had there, it was a revelation. Now, true story bro; Frank noticed us, looked up, and gave us a quick wave, and of course we immediately waved back (it was mid song). I like to think that he totally got that us cheeky scamps just couldn't help ourselves, and he appreciated it. Those few seconds were enough for me (didn't want to over stay our 'welcome', or get collared) so we scarpered back to our seats and enjoyed the rest of the show. Great memories. RIP Frank, you glorious nutter.

[@groovy56]

As a lifetime lead guitarist myself, how did I miss this? I must say that Frank's guitar solo's are not only technically accomplished, but very original, creative, emotive, and unpredictable. Pure genius!

[@ironmantooltime]

Missed this video or Frank Zappa generally?

[@bradleydoyle6752]

He gets a bad rap, even though he's a great guitarist and composer, people only focus on his stupid songs

[@FlanzShirt]

You should see his show at the Palladium featuring a young Steve Vai

[@derrideschover6939]

Zappa wasnt anything special, strung out experimental hippy guitar playing. I'll take a randy rhodes over zappa any day thanks

[@bradleydoyle6752]

@@derrideschover6939 I understand if you don't like it, but there's way more than strung out hippy guitar playing in Zappa's solos. Randy Rhodes is a great guitarist as well. In Zappa's solos, he puts forth emotional, theoretical, and rhythmic ideas in a unique fashion. Unlike many solos, Zappa's aren't built around a slow start that builds to an epic climax. He experiments with building unique compositions each time he plays. He uses unconventional rhythm patterns (such as polyrhythms) and unique scales combined with any manner of expressive guitar tones to build a wild emotional experience. He used some of his solos as the basis of orchestral compositions. If you don't like it, that's okay , but it's not strung out hippy playing.

[@Top5DeadOrAlive]

Being a guitarist, i always heard about this guy and meant to watch him for years. Finally! I'm now a fan. Edit: Thanks for the likes and comments. As of now, i am a die hard Zappa fan and will say that he deserves all the credit he gets. The man was a fucking genius and a monster guitar player.

[@pigwillnot8281]

HARD BLUES HIS SPECIALITY SAW HIM 6 TIMES BUCKET LIST .....ANYTHING FROM 74 TO 84 UNTOUCHABLE .... AND IM A BECK . HOLDSWORTH / TROWER JUNKIE !!

[@pigwillnot8281]

AS STEVE VAI PUT IT......RAZOR BLADES !!!!! CHECK OUT SG PREAMPING !!!~~!

[@419buckeye7]

He's so hard to cover most people can't wrap there heads around his music

[@eytrix]

His work is delicious.

[@michelterral5907]

i saw him in paris in 1974....i will NEVER forget that night until i die...miss you frank

[@enigmatictrash]

My grandpa was a die hard Zappa fan. I'm glad he inspired me to listen to him. His performance with Steve Vai in Italy is still the best duet/guitar solo I've ever heard. If you're interested just type in Zappa Vai. Such a legendary performance from two legends and pioneers of the music industry

[@joaorocha1793]

Thanks for the tip my friend! Thisbis what the comment section is all about, sharing insightful thoughts and recomendations, much appreciated!

[@dustinalcorn8765]

Got it queued up

[@kennyb6541]

Anything unrecorded will never be heard again. Each solo unique. Zappa himself may not even remember how. Magic.

[@XXjg_]

It’s not magic, it’s improvisation. Millions of musicians around the world improvise solos; before and after Zappa. Not taking away from his talent, I dig him, but the improvisational approach is not unique.

[@stianovesen]

when zappa plays solo, you also want to play solo. - old indian proverb

[@davehagi9883]

And never can.

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

Cool comment mate!

[@exereno]

Guitar should change name to Zappar

[@pantopantaberonium7996]

Top comment :)

[@ivanarana3653]

Idk what’s funnier that he’s amazing at guitar or looks like he doesn’t give a shit

[@neiljohnson9686]

It’s that direct connection he has between his brain and the instrument I think.

[@murve33]

I think Zappa has resting "I don't give a shit" face.

[@nathanielavery9210]

Is peaches en regalia still up from SNL. I used to watch that daily on the Internet in The infant years

[@nthnglsn]

He reminds me of those on the spectrum that perform magic

[@user-sx5de5kf8j]

F BOTH🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤Love from frank

[@andrewlinn4849]

Absolute hero of my childhood. Everyone needs to listen to him. He was a true to the bone man of the people!!!!!

[@annex6]

I knew Vai learned from him, but I HAD NO IDEA, including how way ahead of his time he was. My millennial mind is blown, this just after watching Gary Moore's soul injected shred on a Les Paul.

[@willkoestner4159]

@@annex6 I feel for you. I've been aware of his talent and influence but as a teenage guitarist I tried so hard to listen and learn from him but I really just didn't get it. I'm just now revisiting his work at 26 and kicking myself in the head. I still don't get the heart of Zappa but I could've learned so so much from him if I wasn't an idiot.

[@annex6]

@@willkoestner4159 yeah I’m forty now and abandoned Eddie for Vai out of being a music snob, and then two decades later saw Eddie performing live in Charlotte. I love Vai, always will, but Eddie has a special magic that only a small handful of guitarists have. Much as there is the light and dark side of the force, Zappa is the chosen one, tapping the Far Side of the imagination. I am born again😜

[@theherbpuffer]

He's a downright amazing guitarist but for the majority of people he isn't that "approachable" and he may take a while to get used to... Or that he's just too obscure, especially the lyrics . I personally believe in the latter, just never got into a lot of his songs that had obscure lyrics, which is a lot of them. His instruments tend to be my favorites of his, except for Hot Rats. That album is masterpiece

[@thomashardy9994]

Came here because of an interview I saw on instagram. I had no idea he was this good.

[@mariabeckwith3336]

Me too

[@mariocarrillo900]

Me three

[@Hraourp]

Same, so sick, didnt realize he just improvs every solo live

[@mr.mojorisin5325]

Watch Baby snakes. Such an elite musician

[@Smulpaap]

Zappa is a hero and a genius and above all, he's so much more than a guitar player..And that's what I love about this man. His music, his view on music and his performances are a genre on it's own.

[@cliffmcginnis3231]

Saw him 4 or 5 times in concert. Always was a big fan even though he put out some stuff I just couldn't get into. So many of today's guitarists are good at "shredding" but that never sounded like music to me. I read his autobiography recently, very insightful. He was well aware he was an aquired taste, well out of the mainstream, and that never bothered him. Although he was never able to sell out large venues he made enough to live comfortably, have his own studio, and make the music he wanted to make when he felt like doing so. We all should be so fortunate (and talented).

[@larshenrikson8587]

been a huge fan myself nearly 40 years still don't get it haha maybe we not meant to.

[@periurban]

Depends what you mean by "large venues". I saw him in London in 1988. Two nights at Wembley Arena, sold out. 12,000 people each night. I saw him in 1977 and 1979 at the Glasgow Apollo, where EVERYONE played - Rolling Stones, AC/DC, the Who et al - 3500 capacity, and it was full both times.

[@alexlogan124]

0:40 Oh that’s where Steve Vai learned it from

[@matheushoff3089]

oh yes.

[@rodericksloan1255]

Joe Satriani?

[@matheushoff3089]

@@rodericksloan1255 no

[@rodericksloan1255]

@@matheushoff3089 Sport what does no mean?

[@alexlogan124]

Roderick Sloan Steve Vai used to play with Frank Zappa if you didn’t know

[@jameshalljr.5705]

Had a roommate at Ole Miss that was into Zappa & weed very heavily. Used to get so stoned & listen to this in the 90’s. Man thanks for posting.

[@stevehearne]

Frank takes us on journeys and I'm like a dog with it's head out the window happily travelling and taking in all in even though I don't understand how the hell we're moving along...😜

[@davehagi9883]

Or where we are even going, but it´s good.

[@salvatoredebella4502]

The most perfect explanation of the appreciation of this wizard's music!

[@aum3.146]

He was an even greater social force than a composer and he was an even greater composer than a guitarist and he was one of the best electric guitarists in rock. And I keep coming back to him

[@lynchmaleideal]

I somehow always forget that Zappa was the Godliest guitarist who ever lived, because he was such a visionary artist and musician and that’s how I always think of him. Puts most “legendary” guitarists to shame tbh. Humble, genius and inspiring. Also incredibly insightful into the world of music.

[@jimiscnc3750]

social force. he was involved with business deals ith russia as soon as the wall came down. people that lived within the iron curtain regarded him as a leader for democracy. (and all that was good about America land of opportunity, and diversity) He is my lifelong hero and ispiration. his raw intelligence and drive and faith in perseverence and carry on after failures and tragedies.

[@sunnyjim1355]

"....and he was an even greater composer than a guitarist". Sorry, I can't agree with that. Have you tried your hand at both the arts of playing an instrument, and composing? I have, and from experience I think the opposite, but that's just my opinion.

[@buckbreaker5185]

He was never one of the "best" guitarists

[@PaulMarranco]

I guess you don't have ears. And visually watching him play was an experience in itself. Frank Zappa 1985 Buffalo New York water show.​@@buckbreaker5185

[@adamgedritis7146]

Frank felt it. For those who think to be considered great at guitar means the guitarist must be fast and clean is narrow minded. Many of those guys are simply fast. So what. Give me this. Musical. Feeling. Expressive. Genius. And by the way, He's really fast and clean too. 'Random notes' someone said? That's moronic.

[@chuckydombroski6916]

Adam Gedritis his tone and vibrato are great too

[@synthonaplinth5980]

He played note phrasings (fives, sevens) on the guitar that not a lot of other people played. Most people do not have the manual dexterity to phrase those notes correctly, Allan Holdsworth and Ollie Halsall are the only two guitarists that come to mind.

[@JC-11111]

This shit isn't musical in any form whatsoever. 👎 What was supposedly Whipping Post was a disgrace to the song and the people that wrote it.

[@beefheart1410]

JC The thing about Zappa's guitar playing is that he played modally. I obviously don't know if you play an instrument but, if you don't, what this means is that his scale choices are often separate from the pentatonic or 'Blues' scale that is most often employed in rock and, therefore, most familiar to rock fans. As it happens, if you watch the footage of The Alman Brothers performing Whipin' Post at the Filmore, both guitarists play modally in part also. The difference with Zappa was that very rarely was it his aim to play "rootsy" straight blues / rock style guitar. He could do this and did so very well on any number of recordings, but, essentially his musical interests were grounded more in modern classical and the abstract / art music coming out of both Europe and America over the previous 100 years or so. (He often played it down but his approach to playing and composition could often be grounded in extended Jazz theory also). So, it may not be for you, and I understand that, - the forms that Zappa employed were rarely to the taste of the majority of rock and pop fans, - but, as far as musicality goes, technically: harmonically, melodically, rhythmically as well as in his dexterity on the instrument and his theoretical knowledge of both composition and improvisation, far, far exceeded the ability of 99% of others working in the field either then or now. Of course, no amount of discussion along these lines could ever make anyone like or find worth / enjoyment in something they just don't like; and nor should it: that's why taste is subjective. I just wanted to point out that, whether you do like Zappa or not, what he did was, in every sense, extremely musical. For me, it depends what mood I'm in: I love The Stones, The Who, The Clash, etc, etc as well as Zappa. Sometimes only "Exile On Main Street" will hit the mark, but, I've got to say, sometimes only "Uncle Meat" will do the job!

[@JC-11111]

@@beefheart1410 thank you very, very, very much! That's the best explanation of Zappa I've heard yet and makes total sense. I do own guitars and I am currently learning to play, so I'm familiar with all of the stuff you talked about. Now I feel like I somewhat understand Zappa's playing. Knowing this, I'll have to go back and give him a critical listen and see what I think now that I have a better understanding. Thank you! 😎👍

[@stevenbaker1839]

So glad I got to see him a dozen times. He's been a lifelong obsession.

[@_dmfd]

The emotion he puts into the Black Napkins performance is insane. It's like he's hurting his SG with the bends and making it cry lol. So beautiful and somewhat almost morbid sounding.

[@brucemcclendon6959]

Not sure it's my ATF performance of Black Napkins, but if not, is damn close. That he played that passionately on the Mike Douglas show, of all things, is remarkable. My favorite Zappa song.

[@theherbpuffer]

Will always be one of my very favorite pieces by Zappa. So much feeling in that song it hurts

[@_dmfd]

@@brucemcclendon6959 I agree man the Mike Douglas performance is my favorite of it too. I was just generalizing anytime he plays this tho just so much emotion is shown

[@_dmfd]

@@theherbpuffer I agree man

[@mysterj1]

@@_dmfd and I’d bet money Frank provided the horn charts to the band himself.

[@lngodwetrust7117]

I don't know much about Mr. Zappa, but his son Dweezil, he can really play. Very underrated guitar player

[@fz7788]

His son is a very different player he is more a EVH kinda guy his dad is just someone who goes off dwez knows what he plays

[@ilikezappa]

I wouldn’t say Dweezil is underrated. Most guitarists recognise the boy has some high level skill. I sure do.

[@tixximmi1]

I got hooked on the Filmore and Hot Rats albums in those early years. Nobody has Franks style and attitude. Each lead seems to tell a story. There's a lot of good guitar players out there but none quite equal Zappa's playing.

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

AMEN TO THAT.SO TRUE.

[@justin9744]

He was good but there are many FAR better than Frank Zappa.

[@tixximmi1]

@@justin9744 I don't think so. And I've seen the best. From Reinhardt to Hendrix

[@justin9744]

@@tixximmi1 Yea okay guy. Sure. Regardless of what you think, there are many FAR better guitarists.

[@funkempfang]

@@justin9744 who ?, and please some links & btw what is your age?

[@michaelsmithson9352]

I'm re-aquanting myself with the great mans music after way too long. Simply put, the man was a genius.

[@tintmasterlacykonaboys8980]

I was totally into zappa music in the 70s

[@adamabele785]

Zappa is one of those who really made a difference.

[@BillLowenburg]

The Black Napkins solo is just beautiful. Like Rory Gallagher, Frank could make his guitar do whatever he wanted it to. I was lucky enough to see both of them perform back in the 70s.

[@fritzhobbs]

Nicely curated!!! SO enjoyed this. All the completely different eras. Sweet!

[@PaulMarranco]

1985 Buffalo New York seen him was quite an experience visually , sound was amazing. The joy of see him was almost an out of body experience.

[@garsm2290]

Thanks for posting ... lovely.

[@bryceyoung1446]

This man's musicianship and brilliance cannot be described. Not made like this anymore.

[@Headbanger9000]

I cant believe the comments on this video lol! Never in my life have I ever seen comments trashing Frank Zappa"s playing. FRANK ZAPPA!! HOLY SHIT. Next thing you know, Robert Fripp all of a sudden is going to be a shitty player like damn!

[@gwynbleiddroach2589]

You should probably branch out of the classics. There are plenty of guitarist these days that are amazing guitarist as well as amazing composers.

[@vulkandeathgrip5568]

I get the vibe he was a high functioning autistic. They are usually very smart with the one thing they enjoy the most.

[@jamescarter4175]

Amazing! Thank you for this post!

[@hyponomeone]

Im 22. I wish id been born earlier just so i could catch this man live. Id stand directly in front of a speaker and let it blow my eardrums out completely with a grin on my face. Genius and master class doesnt do it justice. The man was something special, a gift from God.

[@joezap3385]

Same! I was to young to see him play. His son is currently touring and he is also a brilliant guitarist so it might not be Frank but it's still something!

[@stevendimmock4791]

The very fact that You are 22 and have found an interest in His music and want to pay it forward would have made Frank very happy. Keep exploring His music, my friend.

[@davidebettin7699]

Per 35 anni o girato nella musica Jazz,Rock,Bluse,ecc.O trovato molti bravissimi chitarristi di spessore che mi anno "a volte"fatto pensare che non era il migliore chitarrista MAI esistito.NO SONO RITORNATO A ZAPPA.Per quanto mi riguarda è,ed rimarrà il migliore ancora per molti anni. DAVIDE

[@ramtha9]

Good, man...Been listening to Zappa for 40 years. Love this stuff....

[@martinwilliams6468]

Probably the most underrated, yet greatest guitarist’s ever 👏👏🙏🙏💕💕👌👌

[@JudgementDay829]

Man, Borat is just killin' it on guitar!Very Niiice!High Five!🙌

[@jonathanmiller7499]

The suit is black...............Not!

[@nathanielavery9210]

Very nice! That's nice

[@j.r7872]

Ha!

[@dustineberle1735]

Stop 💀

[@JudgementDay829]

@@dustineberle1735 in the name of love? 🤷‍♂️

[@dannymiles6503]

I first heard Overnite Sensation LP in 74 and the solos on Dirty Love, Zombie Woof, 50/50 and Montana swirled in my head til this day. These solos are each magnifico in their own styles. Geez, the opener is a killer though. Frank's not looking at the guitar, he's gazing out, possessed by his craft. This is beauty as we luckily get Strats, Cherry SGs, Les Pauls. It amazes me how Frank could play with such confidence as he almost made it up as he went. Sometimes into sheer beautiful chaos. Along with the greats who have gone, I miss Gary Moore's emotional brilliance and Frank's mastery and unique brilliance.

[@kurtkish5335]

at 7:08 George Duke and Tom Fowler (on bass) are smiling because they no Frank is IN THE ZONE!

[@keithgoldstein9621]

Black Napkins was played on a little Pignose amp. This was on the Mike Douglas show or something similar. I remember seeing this. I also saw Zappa back in 1973 with Mahavishnu Orchestra. One of the best musicals nights I ever experienced.

[@DoomKid]

I'm so jealous you got to see him play live. I was 1 when he died :(

[@commanderk3829]

Yes. It was the Mike Douglas show with the house band. I told my my mom I had to see this. A one tv household back then. Needless to say, she didn't get to watch her soap opera that afternoon.

[@swamisMotelBand1]

a heavily modified pignose...but none the less and on the Mike Douglas shows .the house band loved that hit !

[@Williamwerenberg]

The second will always be one of my favorites. The feeling of it all together is perfect

[@wolftracks9010]

𝄞 I can never find the words that best describes this man. I don't think there is even such a word or words. A pure genius of a guitar player that no one can even come close to. Franks arrangements are so complicated that they do not follow any pattern known in the world of music today. " Without deviation (from the norm), progress is not possible." - F Zappa

[@StanfordFan-jn1dp]

Saw him at Fillmore West '70...FILTHY MOUTH and HYSTERICALLY FUNNY. Both he and the other musicians were laughing and had the time of their lives and so did the audience. So, one day I'm surfing KZbin and find THAT concert!! Twice as filthy and twice as funny! I've seen Duane Allman, Jimmy Page and all the others but Frank is my fav. I flew from San Francisco to Prague and was walking in a park and looked up: a GIGANTIC bronze bust of Frank since he is a god there...they have great taste there.

[@captainberlothamew69]

I just bought a Gibson SG 69 reissue today, so stoked! thanks for the inspiration Zappa!

[@charlesdelong5479]

Saw Frank Zappa once in 1975 at MSG w/ Captain Beefheart Halloween night no less One of the best concerts I ever went to and I attended a lot & still do

[@Jandeganjaman]

My dad fed me this shit when I was a little kid. I still love it

[@johnjarou2357]

Frank Zappa WAY underrated as a guitarist! this guy could play!

[@joe22589]

Yes. You hear his italian roots. He noodles and noodles

[@uriyagilo58]

@Juan2003gtr zappa influenced govan

[@panchos2156]

@@evil_of_banality bold to say considering that jonny greenwood loves microtonal

[@spargelbob]

i know this is an old ass comment but its worth tagging on, a lot of people forget that it was *him* that pushed steve vai to be as good as he is now.

[@davederoux3361]

@@joe22589 Classic dude..lol.

[@bronsky1410]

I wish i could channel art like this Its truly magical

[@thomaskauser8978]

And a damn good role model. Frank walked and talked the talk. Shredded the world , thank you frank. Valley man.

[@thomaskauser8978]

Ghost notes master.

[@Mojoslickbush]

His picking style is off the charts. Master!

[@michaelpal7641]

This is what Brilliance, Talent and Innovation looked like!

[@stevenhigley1930]

Frank zappa interview collection is awesome I want to play just the same if possible with a lot of practice, especially black napkins!! ❤😮😅😂

[@Mikael909]

Ahh.. frank is like an aging wine, he only got better as he got older

[@gedrooney9305]

Black Napkins always gets me.

[@panther105]

Love "Whippin Post"... everyone was so tight and Frank, possessed as usual.

[@nobotron]

It´s so amazing thank you very much 👍👏 danke vielen dank

[@Mr---mr4ll]

I am in no way a rock fan, or a fan of this genre at all, furthest thing away, but I will only and will always be a fan of Mr frank zappa, he’s style is just like no other, I couldn’t care if others are 100x better then him, franks style will always draw me in and hypnotise me . Unbelievable. Love some of his interviews. Very smart and astute individual

[@freshestveggies6476]

Luckily there is no one out there better than Zappa

[@bdwillis8284]

He did it his way!

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

I always enjoy excellent guitar playing, and this is it. Thanks, Frank, for the legacy.

[@marcocariati7317]

This should have 50M likes

[@rushabhbhuva2580]

One thing I really enjoy in his guitar playing is constantly changing tempo and rhythm of guitar, even though he is doing a guitar solo but he sometimes plays slow expressive then next moment one can hear him play very fast. This gives a strange, fuzzy, psychedelic but extremely enjoyable

[@osagecommunications]

"I know you're saying to yourself, I can do that! And of course you can!" ~ FZ

[@willower1614]

Great collection thank you!

[@twocentproductions5326]

Been on the zZappa team since i was 15 in 1967-8, recognized his genius, suzy creamcheese was such a fuk u to the establishement, politics, music industry, hollywood and the general duplicity and malaise that existed at the time, Frank didnt buy it and neither did a few of us....love him for never buyin in or sellin out, for his intellectual intelligence, music genius and honesty...

[@lloydredwing9049]

Besides being a virtuoso, Zappa put together some Hellabands!!! Just blessed I was, to see him live, every chance I got!!

[@brianlion1957]

In a league of his own.

[@richardhaffar2328]

No room for improvement. What a complete musician.

[@user-kd4kl9ir9z]

HAPPYBirthday今日は作曲の巨人巨匠師匠鬼才フランク・ザッパ先生の誕生日ですお誕生日おめでとうございます🎉🎊✨✨✨✨😍😍😍😍🤟🤟🤟🤟🤘🤘🤘🤘貴方の事を尊敬していてそして憧れていました多大為る影響を受けました大大大大ファンでした大好きでした偉大過ぎる素晴らしすぎて凄すぎましたありとあらゆる音楽ジャンルを越え続けましたsowearloveyouforEverフランク・ザッパ先生は自分の中で永遠に生きています

[@fourseasons4105]

The 'outside now' solo from the same live show that chunga's revenge is taken from is amazing too.

[@swamisMotelBand1]

brilliant brilliant son g that outside now just gorgeous and gorgeeosity .

[@bighupp3081]

thank you

[@keithp8521]

He is just air sculpting "a quote from Dweezil" Simply fantastic!

[@jeffkerr7418]

Brings back great memories.

[@ssss-df5qz]

That reggae improv was something - it just feels like he gets the truth out of the guitar with his style. I'll never understand why some people simply don't like the way he plays.

[@reinodjanghardt8604]

Cause they don’t have ears or feelings. All of their opinions are based off of stereotypes. They don’t like the way good things feel. They just care if they line up with the popular trends because they want people to accept them, little do they know all of them find each other phony and don’t have the balls to say it. All living in fear of each others judgement, just to become a boring grey square, and a building block in someone else’s monument.

[@davederoux3361]

@@reinodjanghardt8604 Speaking of judgement dude...holy shit. Maybe some folks REALLY just don't like listening to some guy randomly rambling over what always seems to be one or two chord vamps. How interesting can you get jamming over a chord or two. If this was a middle aged nobody doing this on youtube it have 2 hundred views and 1 or 2 likes.

[@SLAMS211]

@@davederoux3361 go tell Miles Davis playing over two chords isn’t interesting 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@davederoux3361]

@@SLAMS211 It's great if you have the taste and discretion and harmonic/melodic sensibilities of Miles Davis. And Zappa doesn't have that. Even then it's good for 5 minutes. EVERY jam he does where he takes a solo, it's one or 2 chords and he's missing notes all over the place. The guy's a gifted musician/composer but all these ramblings about world class guitarist are a joke.

[@jz4901]

Agreed, I just don’t get it. Page, SRV, Trucks, Django, so many others are players. Zappa isn’t in that class, and I can’t hear what others are saying.

[@muckyducky70]

1:32 Frank looks like he's staring into another universe.

[@googolplexianis]

Genious flo with inspiration and spontanious intuitio.

[@nevillejamesmartin1556]

So inventive and under appreciated. Also always had a killer band with plenty of groove behind him

[@eazyduzitcpt]

Got to love a bit of zappa, unbelievable guitarist

[@krisniemczuk3452]

I did not know Borat plays so good.

[@CustomTele52RI]

As a longterm Zappa fan who saw at least 4 shows between 1979 and 1988, I appreciate the inclusion of Chunga's Revenge in this collection. Of course it's easy to criticize "essential" omissions such as Inca Roads, but his catalogue is so huge that's not really fair. This is a great intro to FZ for guitar players - thanks.

[@JimPigMuseumOfSound]

My favorite guitar player of all time !

[@iamkarma20]

My neighbors listen to a zappa playlist every day..................................BECAUSE THEY FUCKING HAVE TO!👌😉☝😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikefortier7081]

I don’t know if it counts as a solo because it’s basically the entire song, but Muffin Man is his best one

[@fz7788]

Girl you thought he was a man but he was just a muffin

[@rivers1902]

Same with Sleep Dirt

[@victorshackapopulus6078]

I think you are right Mike. I just watched it.

[@andrecareau7972]

I would beg to differ... imho Watermelon in easter hay.

[@fz7788]

Oh btw what about sexual harassment in the work place and Inca roads those also hit with franks best solos

[@cathcacr]

Must be some good shit here if Inca Roads didn't make the cut

[@funkempfang]

Yeah, ocam ’a razor 🪒

[@lessismore4470]

oh my God. What imagination, what inventiveness, unpredictable and always to the point.

[@TheDMcGinley]

Pure intuitive genius with insane talent.

[@neiljohnson9686]

You can tell he is in that state of mind that is described in psychology called flow....where you are in your element practicing a craft you have some mastery in...your mind is in an other state and it’s about the closest to total peace a person can ever get. I’ve been there myself and it’s the only time my mind is ever quiet

[@zipperblues6714]

Hmm so they have a term for it. I wondered. I always called it the clarity.

[@DoomKid]

Love these solos

[@canaldaheffyrocha9546]

Me too

[@petersdufault9980]

He’s at the top of my list w Jimi- freakn unbelievable ❤️

[@VensystemsUk]

was going to say sounds very self-indulgent, but thought i best check, and, of course, the guy gifted his audience. Clearly a master of his craft.

[@guitars4951]

these solos are truly awesome. 100% expression. That's the secret. WAY easier said than done.

[@benno291980]

🤟here's to hoping the Illinois Enema Bandit is also in a best of Don Pardo vid somewhere

[@jtpinnyc]

The album versions of Inca Roads and Montana were his best solos IMO. That early 70's period he was absolutely killing it on guitar.

[@antoniocanuco]

Am a lifelong audiophile but dang, how did I miss this man's work.... Very original and very intricate fretwork for anyone trying to play these tracks.

[@weeooh1]

I dont think these solos were even close to his best, but then again, his output of material was just too vast to nail anything down as 'best'. Secondly, Zappa almost never plays the same solos twice in his live performances, he always improvises and gives unique twists and variations to them every time. Some of the best stuff I've heard came from his Shut up and Play your Guitar albums. Another album of great Zappa guitar work is his Trance Fusion album. Incredible stuff there.

[@1HandGuitar]

Wat Dis I think the best solo he ever did was on the studio version of "Fifty/Fifty" Blistering! JLP's violin solo was pretty incredible as well.

[@cliffmcginnis3231]

Agreed. Every show was unique. You could see him 2 nights in a row and even if some of the songs were the same they had a different sound to them. The ability to improvise and still sound good is a mark of true talent.

[@1HandGuitar]

Stephan Arminski yes exactly. That’s what a good touring band should be, to give u a good live experience by surprising u by not going out and sounding like the album! That’s what’s been lost on so many artists for so long. The reason ZPZ was the best concert I ever saw was just that. Every other concert I’ve been to, it seems (with 2 or 3 exceptions) I am anxious for the concert to end. Because they aren’t giving me something different, just what’s on the album, basically, and I get bored.

[@kurtkish5335]

It says "Amazing", not "Best".

[@1HandGuitar]

Kurt Kish yeah Walt he threw everyone off of what the title said. Fifty/Fifty is still the most intense blistering sounding guitar solo ever recorded IMO though

[@clownfacemcgee1224]

I swear this comment section is filled to the brim with YIKES moments

[@DoomKid]

Clown Face McGee It really is, a bunch of idiots claiming they’re better than Zappa.. it’s pretty hilarious in a way though, the ignorance is pretty incredible!

[@clownfacemcgee1224]

@@DoomKid ikr everyone's so pretentious

[@joshbrooks5326]

It is entirely possible that Mr. Zappa was an enlightened being.

[@RickHawkDavison]

Begs no wonder why Steve Vai loved this man. Genius, pioneer. Maestro. Un Maitre avant son temps. Bravo.

[@nikhilupadhyay3394]

This is me on every backing track

[@dominikkurowski3145]

You must be fucking good then.

[@nikhilupadhyay3394]

@@dominikkurowski3145 sawal

[@user-xj1xy1bi1i]

Nice

[@HealthHorror]

When I was learning guitar, the solo on Muffin Man was one I loved trying to play along with.

[@vernonhill7438]

I'm so sorry that I missed this. How awesome