BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC "ZAPPA TRIBUTE" (reaction)

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[@SightAfterDark]

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[@Peter-K]

As much as I like watching you two react to Zappa, seeing youngsters playing his music is equally exciting for old farts like me. And the fact they had so many musicians playing only added to the richness of his music, I figured you would get a kick out of this. Glad to see music schools are teaching and playing his music, it keeps the legacy alive.

[@sea6bear]

I feel the same way and was excited to see Arthur Barrow at UNT do an excellent job with some Zappa music

[@dianak7368]

Check out Zappanale stuff. Many great cover bands to discover, and for years Ex Zappa players have been performing there as well. Keneally has been there a few times, even Bozzio! I used to write little things for their fan magazine :)

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

This was great, Peter. Thanks.

[@toda304]

Yep Great thanks

[@SightAfterDark]

We really enjoyed it, thanks Peter!

[@jeffmartin1026]

As a fan of Mr. Zappa for over 50 years now seeing this brought great joy to my heart. It's good to know that his music will indeed be carried forth. Thank you for sharing this.

[@SightAfterDark]

We’re glad you enjoyed Jeff, thanks for watching!

[@floydshambles]

i shared this video to moon zappa when this came out. she loved it 👍

[@SightAfterDark]

That’s awesome!

[@stevebinning977]

I am sure Frank would have loved to have seen all these talented young musicians playing his music so brilliantly and obviously enjoying themselves into the bargain.

[@jimhardiman3836]

Nice to see the music of Frank Zappa being embraced by younger generations and getting some much needed exposure. There is life after Nirvana after all.

[@davetothebeard]

They didn’t capture Frank’s spirit, no one could, even Dweezil. But they did grab the spirit of youth. They played with intensity and inspiration. I bet no one took this as just another school assignment. I hope that they are changed forever, like many of us have.

[@mandandanmandamayor3511]

Wow, this brought my 67 year old self to tears.

[@mikedemike5393]

Inca roads was the unforgettable George Duke who never wanted to sing until Frank encouraged him

[@amedeeabreo7334]

Don't forget that original "Zomby Woof" background vocals were none other than Tina Turner and the Ikettes!!! (just edited to properly spell "Woof" which obviously rhymes with Troof, Hoof, Roof, and Hoof!!!)

[@SightAfterDark]

Oh yeah, thanks Slinky Tangle!

[@prodoverjeff2876]

Being a Rhode Island guy, I have made journets ao the Berklee area. It's so good to see these future classical masters putting in so much effort to cover these numbers. Not only played beautifully, but the originality in structuring the segues is stunning. I found this video long ago, maybe during the covid time at home.

[@stony2494]

This is such a great arrangement and outstanding job. Gives me hope for the next generation of musicians 😎👍♥️🙏

[@saturninebear]

Warms my heart that Frank's music is still finding appreciation in a new generation. They did a great job.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Zombie Woof was sung by Ricky Lancelotti. He was an occasional singer on television on such shows as Shindig and Banana Splits.

[@stevedotwood]

And Napoleon sang it on Dweezil's cover

[@markofrontz1343]

I can still sing(?) the theme song to the Banana Splits. Geez, I adored that show.

[@forrest_lump]

👍 One great piece by Zappa is still missing, namely "Frank Zappa - Dog Breath Variation + Uncle Meat" live in the Old Opera in Frankfurt 1992 with the Ensemble Modern conducted by Frank Zappa. 🇩🇪

[@mikedemike5393]

Throw in bebop tango from that concert as well....There are many songs missing...radio is broken....party hats...moggio..from man from utopia just naming one album.

[@davetothebeard]

Yes!

[@markofrontz1343]

When I was going to see Frank back in the day, something like this was never a blip in my mind. Definitely shows hope for the young musicians of the future.

[@abbazabbado]

So very happy that you folks finally got around to reviewing this (and hopefully attracting more attention to this seamless arrangement and phenomenal performance). As has been said before by a few commenters, this really choked me up the first time I saw it, and still brings tears to my eyes after several dozen viewings. Consider that NONE of these "kids" were even alive concurrent to FZ, never mind when he wrote these songs (in a couple of cases 50+ years ago!!). [Side note: This month (July, 2022) marks exactly 50 years since the release of the timeless Waka/Jawaka. Who in 1972 was listening to music from 1922?!!] One more thing that REALLY needs to be emphasized is the sheer number of COUNTRIES these "kids" represent (check out the "Show More" on the original video). The rockin'-sockin' lead vocalist/initial conceptualist/producer hails from Chile, the finger-tapping lead guitarist from Italy, the keyboardist/arranger also from Italy, the flautist (who tacks on a tasty little Hermeto Pascoal-like riff at the beginning of Inca Roads 👍) from Puerto Rico, the harmonizing scat singing (Peaches) backup vocalist from Russia, even the string section shines from (count 'em!) EIGHT different countries. This is a TRULY international performance (a damn shame they ain't touring 😢), AND many if not most of these "kids" will be carrying home with them the seeds of FZ's influence on virtually everything they do. Sooner or later it's bound to bubble to the surface. Simply wonderful! 👏👏👏

[@stevensprunger3422]

Wow Chills down my spine Frank Zappas music shall live forever

[@Nikmate]

Zombie Woof was Ricky Lancelotti.

[@thomascerulli8013]

They did such a great job. And watching you both enjoying Franks work. Makes this old timer proud. I’m 60 got turned on to Frank at 12, and I still listen regularly ❤

[@exurban5207]

George Duke sang the first part of the medley here in the version of Inca Roads on the One Size Fits All album. Thanks for your wonderful vids! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Ex Urban!

[@mrmockatoo6786]

George often included it in his gig tribute to Zappa. Never disappoints.

[@DWHarper62]

Not Ike Willis, not Napoleon Murphy Brock but George Duke is the lead vocalist on Inca Roads... Now you can roll on the floor and laugh...

[@SightAfterDark]

😆😂wow, will we ever name the right singer? Thanks David!

[@twinsmm1]

I give kudos to the musicians who, I'm sure, were all following charts. And especially to those who did the arranging; horns, rather large percussion section, strings, horns. A good number of charted segues which were all great.

[@DukeofPrunes11]

a good friend of mine took the zappa ensemble class at berklee. loved talking to him about it

[@yoddeb]

An incredible tribute, well rehearsed and arranged.

[@tixximmi1]

A very nice arrangement. Great musicians. Thanks for doing that one. "Quid pro Zappa". Lost my coffee on that one. :)

[@SightAfterDark]

☺️thanks for being here Tixximmi1!

[@TommiBrem]

If you want to go for interesting covers, check the Zappa Album by Ensemble Ambrosius from Finnland, playing Zappa on baroque instruments.

[@nesseq]

Yes, yes, YESSSSS! And the Yellow Shark with the Ensemble Modern. A new perspective.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the tip Tommi!

[@thomasvieth578]

I absolutely loved it with tears in my eyes, even though the video stalled several times

[@dianak7368]

A+ to those young ladies and gentlemen. A+ to Peter K :)

[@kevingreenwood4253]

George Duke on vocals on Inca Roads. Napoleon, George and Frank on the talking bits.

[@Gudeness1]

George Duke sang Inca Roads. Ricky Lancelotti did Zomby Woof along with Frank.

[@markofrontz1343]

On the studio version of Zombie Woof, it's Ricki Lanceloti (spelling may be off there)

[@steveschmitz2839]

Love this. Thanks guys

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching Steve!

[@twinsmm1]

It was Ricky Lancelotti that sang Zombie Woof on the Overnight Sensation recording. He sang 50/50 too, I think. His career didn't go much beyond FZ.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

I am led to believe that The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has a whole years class on Zappa.

[@SightAfterDark]

Woah!

[@kbstabs5982]

Another great choice of music and another great reaction. Love you both.

[@SightAfterDark]

❤️

[@PlanetC64]

Steven tyler did a genius grad speech for Berklee

[@AndyMmusic]

They must be the top students to play this well!

[@kirkheuer8147]

Watch closely it took 2 people to play Ruth's part... Verry well done all around!

[@SightAfterDark]

Yeah!

[@yoddeb]

George Duke sang inca roads. And after being pursuaded into it.

[@davidbonner4556]

Steve Vai was referred to as several roles such as Stunt Guitar and Strat Wrangler.

[@ferenchegedus3256]

This was beautiful!!!!🙏

[@todd8155]

More great covers: the Frankfurt Radio Big Band Big Band doing "Oh No" or "We Are Not Alone". These are Big Band Jazz arrangements. Oh No has an incredible Trombone solo. These show the great compositional abilities of Frank.

[@DrSardonicuss]

Love it when the kinder play Zappa~

[@FREENG3000]

Nice! Playing the music of the greatest composer from the 20th century.

[@prodoverjeff2876]

I play blues harp and used to play at a blues jam near Berklee, Wally's Bar. They used to have the longest continuous running jam, even continuing when they changed addresses. It was a Monday night tradition lots of Boston cats catching up with each other. Every now and then, I would get elboed, "Deese kids dat just walked in are all Berklee. Wat'll ya hear dis!" I had been playing longer than they had been alive, but it was wise just to sit back and let them do what they had learned to do so well!!

[@SightAfterDark]

Cool memory, thanks for sharing!

[@timfeeley714-25]

The University of Hawaii Hilo has done an annual Zappa night since 2013, they made a movie about it, it's called Zappa U | The Film. The Dweez has played with them on an annual basis for a few years now. The University of North Texas college Rhythm Band also has been doing wonderful Zappa nights for a while with such Zappa alumni as Arthur Barrow and Tommy Mars. I did not know about Berklee, I'm sure there are others, they are all fantastic. U.C. Berkley (Berserkley) is in California. Thanx !

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for sharing Tim!

[@davidbonner4556]

I think there's an annual Zappa festival in Europe, maybe in Germany?

[@timfeeley714-25]

@@davidbonner4556 I think there are a few in Euro peon countries, Frank was more popular in Europe than the US when he was alive. I know they've had them in Czechoslovakia, Frank was actually appointed by president Vaclav Hamel as their "special Ambassador to the West on Trade Culture And Tourism" in 1990. There's a street in Germany named Frank Zappa- Strasse, and a bronze bust of him on a ten-foot pillar in Vilnius, Lithuania plus asteroid 3834 is officially known as "Zappafrank"

[@Ontario201]

Super nice ...these talents embracing Zappa music... and with such an energy....big big smile!!! P.S. 'SIght after dark' keep up the good work :)

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Erwin!

[@Ontario201]

@@SightAfterDark Thanks too, can bore you with a lot of suggestions on Zappa:) And I don't as not a part of the patron familie and believe they will do (Yellow Shark yes yes!! :)).Keep up the good work again :)

[@mikedemike5393]

It is an enormous shame that the USA which is home for modern advancements in music with jazz/rock and roll/rock/hip hop/rap....but she does not celebrate her culture ..and a champion of change such as Zappa only comes along every now and then...but as per the rules he was black banned in his own country while at the same time behind the iron curtain he was a god like figure and one just has to look at his arrival in the newly formed Czech republic from the Soviet hold...tens of thousands cheered as he left his plane for the airport proper..Even though these people did not speak English as a first language they were cultural open to music...like a child is to music..Why do we go to our lowest common denominator as our music standard..watch this 7 year old listen to echidna's arf by Zappa and unconciously allows his mind to ride the crazy train... no bias kzbin.info/www/bejne/mputdoudba-ljNU or kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DQd3hrYrCXZrs

[@davehagi9883]

Just lifts your heart..............Peace.

[@59wsulli1]

Frank did not sing "Zombie Wolf". But I can't remember who did. I saw a video on it once, but I can't remember who it was for the life of me. (stupid me, I owned the freakin' album when I was a teenager.) These young musicians did a bang up job and as others have stated... so cool to see the music kept alive. You two ROCK, love your channel and love your music. PEACE.

[@sea6bear]

Frank,Ike, Bobby Martin, and Mike Keneally are credited for vocals .

[@breakup66]

Frank did the vocals on the album version. Napoleon did the vocal on the live version they watched (Zappa Plays Zappa)

[@SightAfterDark]

That’s what it was, thanks Jim!

[@toda304]

Brilliant Zappa Great review

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for being here Toda304!

[@MrWaterpumpkin]

This brought tears to my eyes! Nicely performed by everyone here. Though, not the same impression as FZ himself. but still this is new life to Zappa's music

[@rk41gator]

A great American school of music playing a great modern American composer! Wonderful choice.

[@markdearlove8634]

That was awesome.

[@thomasvieth578]

Berkeley is outside of San Francisco somewhere

[@bjwnashe5589]

Amazing!

[@germaneugenio]

La cantante y productora de este homenaje es Regina Crisosto. Ella es chilena. Y es inevitable sentir un orgullo especial ante tan bello homenaje. Gracias por compartirlo y comentarlo.

[@SightAfterDark]

Gracias por la información Germán!

[@paulfenwick8767]

I echo the comments of others about Frank being introduced to these younger audiences, can only be good. Berklee and the other places do nothing for me though, just factories producing skilled but sanitised musicians and consider them the same as what Frank thought of "classical musicians". I find music like this, and I include the Zappa Band in this, has as much soul as a block of concrete. They play the right notes but so much is missing. I think of it like non alcoholic beer....it tastes the same but you know it's wrong!!!!!!!

[@wowwhywow]

ha ha... George Duke sang Inca Roads with Napolean... but principal voice is George, however in the version you saw live by Dweezil Zappa had Napolean singinG Inca Roads. Zomby Woof is sang by Frank and a guy named Ricky Lancelotti, but that part of the song that they sing here is sang by Ricky... not Frank. And Live it was Nappy or Bobby Martin or Ray White that would sing it depending what year.

[@SightAfterDark]

😆 good grief!

[@HisboiLRoi]

It's always refreshing to see young people delve into classics from any genre. I am especially fond of the output from Paul Green's school of rock, which instructs kids between 8 and 18 in over 200 locations in the US and 50 more overseas. They have at least 12 different versions of "Inca Roads" alone on KZbin. My personal School of Rock favorite is this take on King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man": kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTOhH1_fdmCm7s

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks HisboiLRoi!

[@finemusicgallery]

This is the 'Third Dimension': you lovely young folks (1) reacting to passionate young folks (2) playing and celebrating Zappa's music universe (3) ... drives me to tears of joy

[@SightAfterDark]

🤗 thanks for being here!

[@rolfjamne8922]

Franks Music is very much alive. Check out a young Baard Kolstad with other students playing Black Page part 2.

[@davidgale7384]

That was wonderful. Thanks

[@SightAfterDark]

Glad you enjoyed David!

[@AmberPearcy]

Fun medley! And they did great. Yeah the singer was fun to watch. Interesting note, In 2020 when things were going crazy, I actually researched applying to Berkelee and seriously started to but talked myself out of it-of course.

[@SightAfterDark]

😆that’s crazy Sifa did too!

[@AmberPearcy]

@@SightAfterDark great minds! 😉

[@T23000PLUS]

it was Frank and Napoleon, but later Ike did it too

[@zappafan012]

Ike Willis was the original vocalist on Inca Roads. And Ricky Lancelotti was the original vocalist on Zomby Woof from the Over-Nite Sensation album.

[@zappafan012]

@Zolar Czakl Shit. Yeah, you're right. I meant to say George Duke. Dammit, why do I even try sometimes. SMH.

[@stevedotwood]

Wow, Nice !!!! (Steve Vai went to Berklee)

[@SightAfterDark]

Never knew that!

[@HisboiLRoi]

I've watched this a couple of times before. My favorite part is the segue from Inca to Peaches.

[@notreallydavid]

It's beautifully done, isn't it?

[@prodoverjeff2876]

I think it was Bobby Martin who sang Woof. I'm one of the guys who has corrected you about Napoleon and Ike. Don't feel bad, I have mixed them up before, also. What happens is there are so many versions of many of Zappa's songs, live and studio official releases and bootlegs, with age, they run together in the mind. Sifa, don't worry. You are just becoming experienced. (But, THAT means you are also aging) Youngsta! Berklee is in Boston. If I remember right, Ruth was Julliard, in your neighborhood..

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info Prodover! 😆we hope we can guess the vocal features soon!

[@T23000PLUS]

vocals, I mean

[@woollyd2090]

Title really didn’t make sense to me at first

[@jabu003]

You live in New York and never went to a Ed Palermo show ???? the best Zappa tribute that doesn´t sound as a ¨tribute ¨....

[@SightAfterDark]

Never been, thanks for the info Juan!

[@jabu003]

@@SightAfterDark he plays usually at the Iridium......

[@roimerlopez1275]

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[@SightAfterDark]

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[@tommccafferty5591]

George Duke sounded more girly in the original than the very good female vocalist here.

[@mellowtron214]

Seems like you guys might be doing the classic “reaction” where you just play a superior video, then watch it in its entirety, and add some commentary on the ends. Real reaction channels generally pause when there is something worth commenting on, not playing another person video straight through. I appreciate you didn’t just stand there silently, you did at least bob your heads.

[@SightAfterDark]

We prefer to listen to the whole piece through, to not disturb the pace of the music But thanks for your thoughts, and thanks for watching ❤️

[@SRMscott]

Not a fan of people trying to copy Zappa.

[@SightAfterDark]

This is a tribute.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

perhaps Elvis impersonators are more suitable to you then?

[@johnroberts5637]

I'm pretty sure Frank would have loved this. I loved this. Thanks.