big Band GveriLLaz - SOFA/RDNZL

Big Band GveriLLaz plays Frank Zappa's SOFA/RDNZL (arr. Patrik Ehrnborg)
Conductor & Violin: Peter Ugrin
Trumpets: Domen Gracej, Matjaž Kajzer, Andrej Štrekelj, Primož Gobec
Bones: Jakob Leban, Matija Mlakar, Matjaž Kafol
Reeds: Lovro Ravbar, David Mozetič, Adam Klemm, Lan Turek, Aleks Tratnik
Keys: Anže Vrabec
Guitar: Marko "Maki" Čepak
Bass: Ilj Pušnik
Drums: Primož Podobnik
Organizer:
Dano Ličen
Sound recorded and mixed by Borut Čelik
Video: Jure Plešec ​‪@OblikovalnikTV‬
Recorded @ Zlati Zob, Ljubljana
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Listen to gverilLLaz original music:
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• big Band GveriLLaz - A...
• big Band GveriLLaz - 1...

[@tomkitchen9457]

Took me a moment to accept that rdnzl could be performed without a marimba, but having done so -- BRAVO.

[@flowerpunkchip]

I want this to be played at my funeral. This version. That's how much I love this version. If I was a little drunker, my eyes would pouring tears of joy right now as I type. Thank you

[@peterugrin]

Now, thats a statement :) Thank you!

[@iancarson3277]

This and Watermelon in Easter Hay

[@jorgkuijt4735]

Man...I want this played at my funeral too., (seriously).. But I rather go for the "live in New York" version. Nevertheless..great rendition by this BigBand!

[@larwib]

YESS! That’s what I’ve always felt when hearing this, particularly in the slower tempo as here.

[@juanpedroparrasanchez4884]

@@iancarson3277 si,para mí Watermelon es una de mis canciones favoritas de Frank.

[@highorbit3282]

wow, again im blown away by how many young people honor frank. the effort is herculean, it has paid off, its beautiful

[@bigbandgverillaz4264]

Thank you for all your lovely compliments! big Band gveriLLaz team 2016

[@americanAlienBoy]

It fells like you pulled out just a bit of the goofy humor the original had, and revealed the stunning romanticism as a result. Gorgeous.

[@pdipersio]

Penso siate gli unici che abbia mai ascoltato ad aver migliorato Zappa. La mia stima di cuore.

[@papas_lapas]

What a version. Splendid job guys. I love searching out Zappa covers and you did him proud.

[@danilofinzgar7493]

Kameleoni sjaj

[@todd8155]

I am loving the Zappa Big Band covers. This was superb!

[@timowalker24]

Ya gotta remember … frank loved big bands … i twice saw the Berkeley symphony play 5 of his ballets … there were 27 percussionists alone in that 115 piece “band”

[@sergieagle1834]

The spirit of FRANK, resonates in every instrument, in every performer of its irreverent and beautiful music, thanks ZAPPA, you are always in my heart, in my ears, THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@Megapolaris]

Real musicians playing real music. This moves me in many ways. I love to think Frank would be moved with such amazing performances. Of one his greatest standards. This is honestly the greatest Zappa cover I have heard. :)

[@teedub9295]

Really nice. Saw Frank in 74 and a few dozen times after that. You proved that his music is eternal.

[@krsna1961]

Frank Zappa is smiling in his grave...amazing rendition 👏👏

[@WWAWHTR]

You put the eyebrows on. Lovely .

[@francoistoupin6253]

Real fantastique PLEASURE!!!!LOV THE MAESTRO !MUSIQUE FROM THE COEUR "!!!!

[@noelhutz]

brings tears to my eyes! thank you so much

[@bigbandgverillaz4264]

[@DavidBGoode]

It has the same effect on me. The most touching of Frank's tunes.

[@thomaskrieglstein3817]

Same here lol

[@TomNY]

All around great job. The arrangement is beautiful, nuanced, and dynamic. The performance is flawless to my ears, and a truly professional job on the audio mix, and video. You should all feel proud, this is special.

[@ericaurissergues6306]

La plus belle valse qu'il m'ait été donné d'entendre.

[@callousphysicaltheatre8244]

Stays true to the original while bringing something new to it. Great job!

[@christopherlynch873]

Beautifully selected, segued, played and filmed.

[@miguel-angelcastano5163]

Great. Gracias.

[@willipartl433]

Fantastic, Frank would have loved it! Superb work.

[@FZ-TAS]

Truly wonderful! Thank you all most kindly!

[@a.m.6296]

very nice , very

[@thorstenhellmuth7813]

Sofa #2 is my most favourite piece of music EVER for a good 30 years now(The version on YCDTOSA #1). RDNZL is so beautifully and naturally blended into it. The first time I heard this, I cried a little. And the second time, and the third time... 😅

[@MegaCarmine12]

rdnzl a tear jerk er for me.. .beautiful

[@stevenazar9940]

Great song, amazing arrangement, fantastic performance!

[@DavidBGoode]

Simply beautiful.

[@planetzebulon21]

Your sofa is maroon, and very comfortable. Danke.

[@tuomolahti8096]

Silly old man getting really emotional with your version. He has gone to the Big Note but his music is here. Thank you guys, really touched me.

[@MrWaterpumpkin]

Special rendition showing very good understanding of His works, very Zappaesque!

[@nickname296]

WOW! WOW! WOW! This is absolutely FANTASTIC! This would definetly put a smile on Frank's Face!

[@mickdarabuka7778]

Well orchestrated and executed. You've done FZ proud.

[@ertlk24]

Beautiful job guys, very moving! Love the pianist's touch! The horns are great! Great job of the conductor/violinist with RDNZL! It's so great to see Frank's music being performed by groups such as yours.I'd love to get the sheet music for these pieces.

[@bigbandgverillaz4264]

Thank you so much for such a touching response!

[@timo1082]

Incredible

[@rollagiovanni]

Absolutely enthralling

[@alhyand9907]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@lestudiosarrazin4663]

You guys are good. FZ is certainly proud of you as we all are.

[@jeffreyhall4404]

Great cover of Zappa!

[@kurtkish6970]

2 instrumental greats from the most under appreciated iconic 20th century composer. Thank you, musicians.

[@lestudiosarrazin4663]

Merci !

[@peterpankhurst6925]

Astounding arrangements and a beautiful performance! More please.

[@tixximmi1]

Great arrangement Patrik. A breath of fresh air. Love it!

[@grantbratrud4949]

Really fine arrangement and performance! I feel it captured the feeling of the original, which was sublime and difficult, but nonetheless meant for The Common Man, like Copland's Fanfare... like the Marvin windows I build,

[@KristjanCocev]

You guys are just fckn amazing! :-) 👏

[@digitalduovids1398]

So beautiful. A superb performance. A real pleasure to listen to. Made me feel comfortable.

[@MichaelMenei]

WOW! That was outstanding! 👍👍 Thank you!

[@Te_Kanawa]

Eddie, are you kidding me? Well done! 👏🏽

[@djnoble1]

So fantastic!!

[@plasticdadaii8225]

Thank you ALL! Merry Christmas!

[@eliafranchetto4819]

Che bella! Struggente!

[@bodon65]

High marks all around!!! "Sofa" is one of my favorite of Frank's themes. You do it superb justice. More please!

[@francoistoupin6253]

What's !♡haven ! Nice! ♡❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🧡💛💚

[@cookieslime5917]

Real great job! Thank you guys)

[@GoodCorporateRobot]

Really really really good! This is it. This is Zappa. I can revisit this video as many times as I can the originals and be just as satisfied. I really can’t say that about any other covers, outside of maybe the Berkeley Zappa band. Thank you!

[@forrestgingold9730]

Bravo Bravo Bravo!!!!! So wonderful!!!!

[@JaffaDelicious]

Thank you, this is beautiful

[@paolamarin2677]

Love Zappa!

[@hland701]

I am here, and this is my sofa

[@ericisotalo8766]

BEAUTIFUL SEGUÉ !

[@zarkozivkovic7954]

Vse čestitke !!!

[@gentle_goy23432]

Отличная игра. Очень Запповская аранжировка.

[@g.g.6362]

Beautiful.....

[@silvalamot9006]

Svirali su na Jazz festivalu u Samoboru,1.6.2019,izvanredni su..odlični,bravo..!

[@machtanger]

Wow... just WoW

[@NicolasMarinoDiTeana]

Génial.

[@tinomuller818]

Sehr gelungener Versuch 🤘🏻

[@albertoegoavil]

Bravo..!!!!Gracias....!!!!!

[@LordOverlard]

Just fracken brilliant

[@viliknap4371]

Odlično

[@karintuit9354]

Fantastic!

[@thejords]

Beautiful

[@timowalker24]

I love your arrangement very much!

[@Craig-dv3ji]

This is eminently divine. So well done.

[@MF_Plissken]

phantastic arrangement

[@AcoustiMan818]

Beautiful arrangement, great big band sound, played with dedication. Thanks🎼🎵

[@djnoble1]

Love, love, love this arrangement and execution!!

[@MegaCarmine12]

fantastic...love the arrangement

[@bortex9023]

Simplemente notable. ¡Bravo! ¡Excelente trabajo! Notable en todo aspecto, se metieron en la mente de Zappa. Es realmente maravilloso. ¡Bravo!

[@augustohenriques1753]

FZ, the Best!!

[@MathieuDeflem]

Yes. Absolutely.

[@junkisleeps]

Emocionante, muy buena musica

[@Ethanimor]

Amazing

[@JaimeSax99]

I love it!

[@OnnoMaat]

Needs a big applause at the end!

[@goatuscrow4135]

My favorite record

[@fransheuvelmans45]

Beautiful!

[@OblikovalnikTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-qg2uf8jp3h]

one of the Very Best/Finest arrangement-interpretation of Zappa's Music

[@saxlounge2023]

Zappa, sort of god!

[@imuserable]

heavy sigh!

[@bikingfencer]

Beautifully done!

[@bikingfencer]

Beautiful arrangement

[@thomaskrieglstein3817]

Bravo ! Bravissimo !!

[@janH58]

Very, very well done!

[@Jumo55]

Bravo

[@007MrMISHI]

Bravo ! What a beautiful piece of music. Nice extended version. I wonder what Frank would think ?

[@CliffordLake]

Nice use of dynamics!

[@johntabacco]

Great mash up.

[@jpmaheu14]

Merci vraiment superbe!

[@zichbold]

Perfect!

[@theanalogdog]

Brilliant.

[@stevescott200]

beautiful