FIRST TIME HEARING Frank Zappa- "Zoot Allures" & "Waka/Jawaka" (Reaction)

FIRST TIME HEARING Frank Zappa- "Zoot Allures" & "Waka/Jawaka" (Reaction) | Both songs loaded with unique musical greatness. So much excellent storytelling presented by all involved, but Frank is absolutely shining on those guitars...
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[@retroreactions....]

Both songs loaded with unique musical greatness. So much excellent storytelling presented by all involved, but Frank is absolutely shining on those guitars... Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@zappafrank1]

Frank Zappa music is like a movie for your ears.

[@Manni59]

There are a LOT of good musicians/composers, there are also SOME fantastic musicians/composers; But there is only ONE artist in contemporary music who can be described as a genius: Frank Zappa.

[@sagitt1856]

WOW!!! We quickly understand how it is that FRANK ZAPPA influenced so many great musicians in the psychedelic, rock, disco, funk, prog, jazz fusion and other genres. ZAPPA, creative in all directions and without any limits. Impossible not to be captivated. No matter any random album, you'll always find good food and drink. Thanks.

[@retroreactions....]

You stated it all perfectly and eloquently! Thanks for watching and have a great day!!

[@markschattefor6997]

What do you think what happens when you can say on your CV that you were on tour with FZ? Frank had very high standards, I wish that would be standard in society back again.

[@jaimescott3041]

Frank Zappa grandfathered in most if not all modern genres of music. Absolute genius

[@tixximmi1]

every genre except Zydeco.

[@brucepieroni9102]

Into the stratosphere..............

[@retroreactions....]

Zoot definitely an A+ minimum score on further listens...A good example of how my initial rating can easily change!

[@johnanderson290]

Brandon, you’re a wordsmith! I’m always so impressed with your interesting and articulate reactions!

[@retroreactions....]

Thank you so much John for that most rewarding compliment! I always try hard here not only to catch and analyze, but also to enjoy the first time experience as much as possible 🙂 I appreciate you!

[@TheUtke]

Great reaction! You get it! According to the bible “The Big Note” by Charles Ulrich, Don Preston’s solo prompted Bob Moog to say “That’s impossible - you can’t do that on a Moog!” As you can hear, some of Frank’s solo was transcribed by Sal Marquez and doubled on 3 trumpets and vocals. There is a total of about 8-9 players on this song. So much overdubbing!

[@SoundLevel11481]

Many similar tunes can be found on most of his 60+ albums. Meaning, long great instrumentals that take you on a journey. Try: The Camel, Big Swifty, Uncle Meat/ King Kong, Orange County Lumber Truck...

[@tixximmi1]

It's called, It must be a Camel.

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Yay, Uncle Frank! Uncle Frank just right on guitar, per usual

[@retroreactions....]

Uncle's back!! Shame I took so long. Loved both of these. Thanks for being first today bud! 🎸 🥇

[@drmagic60]

Great hearing Frank Zappa again! His discography is so diverse with many different styles. I saw him in the early ‘80s for the You Are What You Is tour. He was amazing, as well as the stage full of talented musicians!!

[@retroreactions....]

Right? Even if I reacted to him monthly it would probably take the rest of my life to get through it all! Wow, I'd forgotten that you saw him live. Must have been quite the experience...

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

The horns in Waka/Jawaka come courtesy of the great Sal Marquez who played and, if I recall correctly, was instrumental in at least assisting in arranging this great track. A little background I always like to insert about anything Zappa in 1972: Dec. 10, 1971, Frank is pushed from the stage in London, causing him severe injuries and putting him in a wheelchair for the better part of 1972. What did Frank do with that off-time? He wrote and recorded two albums, The Grand Wazoo with a 20-piece band and this jazz masterpiece with a smaller band. As well, 9 months to the day after that tragic incident, he takes the 20-piece band on (albeit a short) tour and a few months later, strips that band down to 10-pieces and goes out on a yet longer tour. Consider the average pop musician in 1972 in a wheelchair. How many others would be completely zonked out on painkillers and staring at the light bulb? Frank got right to work, making some of his greatest music. That's an artist!

[@hornerinf]

The trumpets on Waka were Sal Marquez and Malcolm McNab. Sal played the jazz solos. Great guy and fantastic musician. Malcolm, also a great guy, was the first call lead trumpet in the biggest Hollywood movies for decades. He's a phenomenal player. I was fortunate to attend rehearsals for the live concert of this album. I drove Sal to rehearsals while his car was in the shop. We had played something together, I can't remember, but when he mentioned needing a ride I couldn't pass up the opportunity to watch Frank work up close. I had been to many concerts but this was just really intimate. I was literally just a few feet away when he conducted this. Frank died way too young. Music needed him. Badly.

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

Interesting fact about the Zoot Allures album cover. The only two people on the cover who play on this album are Frank and Terry Bozzio. The other two, Patrick Ohearn and Eddie Jobson, were in the band at the time of the photo shoot, along with others, but weren't there when the tracks were recorded. The next album was Zappa In New York, a live album, and has pictures of the band within. After that, NO Zappa album had pictures of any other band members with the exception of Ike Willis, prominently displayed next to Frank in his Thing-Fish garb. Too many people came and went in Frank's bands to keep them straight for album art.

[@marcvanderiet5592]

Great stuff!

[@frozenbeefpie]

Both tunes are excellent choice and greatly reviewed, thanks. One word for Waka Jawaka: Masterpiece !

[@boboquisp]

New to your channel, I like your style. Go for some of Frank's filthy guitar style on Fifty-Fifty or Zomby Woof. Thanks!

[@markdrechsler5660]

I love some jazzy Zappa.

[@reneelyons6836]

I enjoyed these songs so much more than I thought I would. Great picks Brandon.

[@retroreactions....]

Great to hear! Thanks

[@reneelyons6836]

Happy Wednesday!! My daughter's painting won Best in Show at an art gallery. She won a bunch of money. 😁So proud of her.🥰

[@retroreactions....]

So awesome!! Congratulations to her, sorry for the delay in my response...🤗

[@stevedotwood]

2 of my top favorites. (crazy about his instrumentals). Waka/Jawaka always reminds me of Duke Ellington albeit an up-to-date version. Especially at the end. (Aynsley Dunbar is my favorite Zappa drummer)

[@rosshart9514]

@@Royale_with_Cheeze Even misspelled he's my favourite Zappa drummer too!

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

@@rosshart9514 When he was with Frank, Frank would introduce him like this: "This is Aynsley Dunbar. He sounds like two drummers."

[@stevedotwood]

@WhosieWhatNow Okay hoosiewattno

[@stevedotwood]

I was just kidding @@Royale_with_Cheeze there I changed it

[@sarahcushing939]

I love this song. But the two songs before "Your Mouth" into "One Shot Deal" is also gold. Hope you get a chance to listen to them. Thank you for your great reactions!

[@retroreactions....]

Hello Sarah! It's unreal the size of Frank's catalog. I will add your votes for YM and OSD to my list. You're welcome and thanks for watching and for the comment/compliment 😊

[@johnanderson290]

I’m also casting my vote for “It Just Might Be A One-Shot Deal”. 💛🎶

[@retroreactions....]

Done! 😊

[@alldayadventures5418]

"your mouth...da da da da... is your religion"

[@jackempson3044]

He supposedly recorded that whole album with a Pig Nose amp.

[@bobcorbin3294]

On Zoot Allures you can tell how Frank switced from his Gibson SG to a Fender Stratocaster.

[@Musiquesaecouter]

I'm ashamed to say I just heard about Zappa around me as a crazy artist in those times he performed and produced so many works. I asked people who knew what to listen from him, but they were unfortunately to few who really listened to him, and his discography is huge if I remember. It's mind-blowing, not that I liked everything but it was a surprise for me. Well I knew he was into fusion music, I liked both songs for sure, the orchestral part in the second were like jazz madness, and reminds me things from Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango or experimental reggae music. My favorite were that MiniMoog solo I didn't expect, reminded me George Duke, Chick Corea or Manfred Mann. So, again, who is the keyboard player? Blowned. Thanks for that listening session.

[@retroreactions....]

Glad you enjoyed these, especially the keyboard work on Waka. Wiki says it was done by Don Preston. You're welcome my musical friend!

[@marcvanderiet5592]

George Duke played a big role in Frank's music during the 70's

[@reneelyons6836]

I wonder if that is Chester Thompson on drums??

[@retroreactions....]

They didn't show him on the personnel list for these. Looks like the drummers are Aynsley Dunbar and Terry Bozzio 🙂

[@reneelyons6836]

OOpsie, my bad, sorry. ☺

[@rosshart9514]

@@retroreactions....Just Aynsley Dunbar here. Phenomenal drumming, outstanding, one of the very best.

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

@@rosshart9514 Terry Bozzio on Zoot Allures.

[@tixximmi1]

@@retroreactions.... Bozzio wasn't on the album. Just Dunbar. (waka jawaka)