Frank Zappa - Salad Party Home Video Feb 15th 1993 (Unreleaased Footage)

This is some very rare footage I just ran into thanks to "CosmikD" who took the time to rip it. This is some home video taken which captures Zappa amongst friends and musicians at a private gathering. I hope you enjoy this rare video and share it with other zappa heads!
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[@nicolaspalermoandreussi5932]

I can't explain how thankfull i'm for this vid. I'm going to cry

[@eightintheblock]

You are not the only one ... tears sometimes come to me when i see n listen to FZ concerts or Zappa play Zappa shows .... I realise how FZ touched my mind and touch me again and again ........all life long

[@nicolaspalermoandreussi5932]

eightintheblock I was just watching this video and you commented this. Didn't remember I posted that 3 years ago. Damn, I love Frank

[@timkelly]

This is Matt Groening's 39th birthday party. He's in there, along with Beverly D'Angelo.

[@jasonpchesney]

AT 54:59 - The vocal performance that became "Calculus" on the "Dance Me This" album!

[@Nomadmandolin]

What a JOY to see FZ so happy with a smile ear to ear!

[@richardfurness7556]

Breaking boundaries until the very end, Zappa's unique gift was to bring the best out of every musician he ever worked with. Still missed. Still loved.

[@MWL4466]

This is GREAT ! True musicianship . Un-spoiled, un adulterated. Given the opportunity, I would want to be surrounded by great artist's like this if I knew my day's were numbered. You were truly gifted & blessed Frank. We all miss you very much.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

It's really no surprise Frank knew the Chieftains. He's been a big fan of sea shanties for some time--the music and the lyrics. My uncle performs in a group that goes up and down the east coast. They've even performed for the President. I played in fife and drums. Old-school rocks.

[@justsaint89]

A dream come true! Thanks for uploading this amazing material!

[@bighupp3081]

Thank You for uploading!! can not get enough Zappa

[@philaerosetta2639]

Part of this footage was shown on the BBC a few years ago. I'm really glad it has appeared in its totality. Much appreciated.

[@Noitpure]

I've wanted to see this for years. Thank you for putting it up!

[@jistikoff2361]

Thank you for making such magical piece of history available for all to see and hear!

[@smbdaddy]

I love this I almost feel invited into the Zappa home. So much love!

[@ganazby]

God, this is so beautiful. Frank looked very happy, despite his condition. I’m getting choked up here. I recall it being broadcast on TV, perhaps on the BBC. Thanks for uploading.

[@tixximmi1]

Some good ole Celtic music with Huun Huur Tu. How the East was Won.

[@miketharipr]

Dude! Thanks for this treasure of a post! This has got to be one of the most interesting posts on youtube! A zillion thumbs up!!!

[@msfitz1955]

I went to see Frank Zappa back in 1970 It was one of the best concerts I have ever seen Front row my hands on the stage .... It was my first with my friends....

[@TCCo0p3r]

THIS video is EXACTLY the PRO to technology in the 21st century---breaking down the barriers and introducing new audiences to an art form that may have laid undiscovered by some....I tell my niece and nephew about what I look up and after they tease me a bit (lol) Im always pleasantly surprised by their initial reaction to music or art outside their frame of reference....THANK YOU for posting this and making sure that HISTORY is known---FRANK is a huge part of it and Im glad to share it

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Somehow you always knew Frank would get a thrill out of the Chieftans and Huun Huur Tu intertwining their music. We miss you Frank

[@shanecorkrock]

That is superb. Thank you for the sharing.

[@williamchylik7992]

You Bet I'll share it, I'll treasure this. Thank you so very much......William

[@eightintheblock]

thank you for this moment . ..so unique musicien number 1 was FZ i learned to listen to all the musics with him

[@terrypussypower]

There's Motorhead Sherwood at 13.50!

[@Jack-nu4un]

Almost 30 years later I'm finally getting to see this. I noticed Motorhead was present Also L.shankar on violin.thanks for posting this.All the best. Jack C . NYC

[@suppliolistico9452]

This was lovely ! Thanks

[@yassveena]

Oooohhhh how niiiiiceee!!!!! Thank so much!

[@HavinSumKindaFun]

Thankyou for posting this! I enjoyed it very much and felt like I was a guest at the salad party :) The musicians are top notch. I would have liked this to become a completed production. May Frank Zappa rest in eternal peace~ Kay ((*_*))

[@suareasy1]

johnny guitar watson . bozzio. this is awesome , and very intimate .

[@89mega89able]

It's good to see Frank smile with that Strat in his hands.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Thanks for posting, Dweezil!

[@nottwozero]

Amazing. What a find; thanks so much.

[@douggggggg]

57:46 kongar-ool ondar is such a vibrant performer. most people in this movie are just playing like it is a recording session (which is totally fine since it is) but he performs this like a king.

[@thehside]

OMG this is available?! :O I hear in one of his interview about this party, THNAKS SO MUCH for posting! :D

[@RobRippa1]

Terry Bozzio is a phenomenal drummer. It's funny though, here it looks as if Jeff Spicoli had a brother who was a badass drummer as well. j/k lol :) I always return to watch this video, thank you for uploading.

[@stevearle]

When I 1st heard about this I was surprised by the group of friends ( he evidently was pals w/ the Chieftans for many years) at this jam/party, but not knowing the F.Z. personally it reminds me not to assume so much in life... of course this makes perfect sense. What a legacy! Thank you for posting!

[@paulinebutcherbird]

Thank you, Tomtiddler1. That's a great help.

[@Danz_Party]

I did some investigating because I've just found out the music of Tuva is beautiful! I believe the song around the 45 min mark appears on the Live album by Huun-Huur-Tu the group that Frank worked with (or part of either way) The song around 45 min i believe is Ching Söörtukchülerining Yryzy / Song of the Caravan Drivers. And I also think that the song Calculus on Dance Me This (Which some of this material appears on) is the song directly after on Huur-Huun-Tu's Live album entitled Borbanngadyr. Frank Zappa is a God!

[@TeeKay19]

Thank you for this info - I've known of this style of singing, but amazing to hear this mix of cultures.

[@carloszerpa1469]

la sonrisa de Zappa, es contagiante... lo veo y sonrío yo también.

[@PaulRoseGuitar]

This is a beautiful video.

[@flcdpngn96]

this is awesome thank you

[@PastowanyKaban]

wow! never seen it before! thanks for sharing :)

[@eebnamtna]

Very good. ..stumbled on article ...Zappa Drinks and Goes Home..... talks about Margarita Fridays that started during last few years of Zappas life and that he actually began to enjoy them. Good info re "salons"

[@KernuTheWise]

Thank you !

[@baileyandblake1]

do you know who owns this footage or who I could ask about it - Paddy Maloney of the Chieftains is working with me on a documentary about his work, and I would love to use some of this footage as he thought very highly of Frank as Frank did of the Chieftains

[@PeteMossLives]

This was shot by the BBC for a programme they did on frank. I saw the edited version as apart of A&E's Biography series many years ago.

[@ilfigliodelduca]

Great, thanks a lot!

[@paolabonifacio3619]

bellissimo

[@momearth1]

Great and thank

[@jeanchristopheschving6819]

zappa a toujours dit que sa musique était une sorte de synthèse entre la musique de varèse et la musique tibétaine... merci pour ce moment exceptionnel !!

[@jeanchristopheschving6819]

oui je sais... mais youtube de fait découvrir des vidéos dont je connaissais l'existence mais que je n'avais jamais vu... ZZ top oui !!! je les ai vu il y a bien longtemps à Bercy j'ai faillit me trouver mal ... en face des basses... As tu reçu les photos du 413 que je t'avais envoyé ?

[@tunastunesrecords]

Moterhead at 13:35 one of Zappa's only friends from the original mothers.

[@williamchylik7992]

Frank used these Tuvan Throat singers on " dance me this " Excellent C.D. Gail released last year.

[@helugoconache]

also in civilization p3, Dio Fa

[@philaerosetta2639]

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

[@conlee_1164]

🎼💜 infinitely loved beyond words, time, and measure. 👆💫

[@jbdbsb]

No words can express...........

[@abubakrcarolann983]

Just reading some of the comments below one realizes (not least cos I feel exactly the same myself) that everyone seems to feel this deep. I can't say love... but a very familiar and warm feeling towards Frank. He is my main man. Only saw him once and think of it with reverence. Ironically though, Frank had nothing but contempt for his fans and it often would come through at his gigs. Not just the standing with his back to the audience and stuff like that but it is reported he was open with it

[@KnicholasWhite]

I love it so much

[@zencat999]

thanx soooo much. its a real look at the inside. cheers&aloha.

[@LouisPicasso]

great did not know this one... could make fantastic material for an ambient techno creation...

[@zaratemusik]

Thank you.

[@effzee]

nothing on youtube is 'rare', but thank you for this nonetheless!!! :-)

[@ZINCOVIX8754]

amazing footage

[@movingthroughaddiction]

@25:40 frank is really amused with the jam session. never seen him so happy.

[@Jack-vy6uo]

I knew FZ for 17 years and L.Shankar.. wish I was at this party!!

[@the1realanalogman]

Other worldly! I am speechless!

[@donaldheitger6731]

Zappa forever

[@Nacho66]

I miss you Frank. You were a true American Superhero. Having recently re-watched the testimony from the PMRC Congressional hearings I can say, without a doubt, that, like Superman, you stood up for Truth, Justice, and the American way.

[@LiveMusicSucks]

what an amazing piece of history this is

[@danbartciocchetto]

Mi fa molto piacere vedere questi incontri c'era molta creatività

[@bighupp3081]

thank you

[@deklikontou59]

these "amazing musicians" are like Huun-Huur-Tu, traditionnal mongolian music and typical throat singing.. and i did not know that my god (zappa) did take interest in this music that i like very very much! this is amazing!!

[@Graeck]

Zappa died December 4, 1993. He was definitely there in this session. If you watch the BBC clip from this session (also on youtube), you can see Frank in it.

[@remus3960]

What a smile at 25:00 ... from Frank , he was happy that night.

[@GowyFr]

Thanks 😍👍👍

[@5eA5]

Thx mate

[@MrDangerouskitchen]

Huun-Huur-Tu! Music from this session FZ used in Amnerika from Civilization Phaze III

[@holdencaustic]

Tuvan throat singing!! Yes!

[@washingtondias9202]

Fantástico!! Emocionante ver o velho frank sorrindo com sua strat o colo!! Maravilhoso!!!

[@zencat999]

but seriously folks. it sounds like a very relaxed deep vibration of the vocal chords , very precise control of the guttural glottis sounds,(grunting) and a fully open nasal passages for resonance as well as manipulation and annunciation of words(?) with the help of the shape of the mouth. the real sound "magic" is when they are in harmony. just another way we humans have learned to use this thing called "voice". its all too much man.. ;) its all good.

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

MUSICIANS loved Frank Zappa. They got it. Pop consumers, not so much.

[@divingduck1970]

Even towards the end, he loved to have interesting people surrounding him.

[@TheCostalta]

emozionante!!!che genio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@The-F.R.E.E.-J.]

Oh wow, the question Frank asks at 42:13, I was thinking the same thing!

[@robertomora33]

Music is the best!

[@The-F.R.E.E.-J.]

the guy in the green shirt, starting around the 54:00 mark, is something else. wonder if Frank could've duplicated THAT like he did the bagpipes on Zoot Allures.

[@lghalihaf]

It sounds to me like is Frank is working on that BIG NOTE.

[@STEVEFINNERTY]

love zappa

[@MrZee1967]

Hard to believe Frank is smiling all too well knowing he is dying of cancer. Truly enjoying what he loves...music....

[@frankthorne11]

The family put on the brave face knowing that Frank is terminal.

[@harrybeau1712]

I can't believe that Zappa has The Chieftains at his house!

[@JoeThomasSays]

Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider (RIP) are 2 more of the guests.

[@musicsupervisor]

I always said that Mongolian traditional music is closely related to Irish traditionals. The Chieftans agree...and Frank Zappa. :D

[@reedcording]

wow!

[@TeeKay19]

As the late George Duke said, "I miss him"

[@TJWombat]

this looks like that last jam session put together in Frank's honor at home wit his favorite musicians all done in his honor or at leas tin place of a memorial service (while he was still alive), I'm hearing l Shankar, the Cheiftains, the Tuvan throat singers...I guess Ry Cooder was there....

[@krazybubbler]

L Shankar on violin!

[@RobConstantine]

Wow.

[@domingo4949]

Frank knew how to throw a party!

[@CJMarsicanoPA]

Hun Hurr Tu and the Chieftains... What a great combination!!!

[@Ceejpussy]

It’s you!! It’s me!!! It’s us!!

[@shadowcaste]

yes

[@DarkoOstojin]

This is realy treasure,thanks man,HANGRY FREAKS DADDY.

[@dressedtosmellgood]

he was a smart investor. he invested in himself and didnt waste a lot of money

[@zencat999]

the "tuvan throat singing" was probably to get the girls. the one with the most complex and deep voice gets all the grls. ;)