Frank Zappa The King Kong Guitar Solos

[@coru9520]

Absolutely best Musician of the twentieth century...

[@bolbasi]

Co Ru. Oh please. I love Zappa but calling him one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century is not even close.

[@masuokaku9788]

Would you care to suggest some alternatives, then? Stravinsky comes to mind, but beyond that the choice is pretty thin... Not even close? To who, exactly? (not that it's a competition, but even so)

[@andythomas706]

Elgar?

[@laoisemeehan]

i read that as mexican

[@albertotorro1306]

Absolutely Fantastic ! Zappa is the best guitar player in the musical story

[@tadsiskiyou4213]

This man is long gone from this physical world. He is still alive and will forever in his art and his beautiful compositions. His music lives on as a timelesss reminder of freedom and Jazz and music and liberty.

[@maskenwatch67]

You said that very beautifully. I also see it that way. Whenever I listen to Zappa records, FZ is extremely alive. In itself, it's a really fine thing.

[@tadsiskiyou4213]

I really admire Zappa, I don't gel with all of his works, but really like his longer improvs and live pieces where he was more jamming. I particularly like the example he set when in trials against the PMRC and against censorship. He fought for liberty.. That makes him a patriot and a hero in my book.

[@Hmbldzy99]

Every single one of these comps are AMAZING. Thank you for creating these wonderful recordings, some days these are all I listen to, all day long. They're fantastic.

[@andythomas706]

And lets face it, far more interesting than rock radio!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I ask you, what other fan base would lust after hours of guitar solos from one song. I ask you.

[@Joepepelombardo]

+Frankincensed NONE

[@jordandangelo1808]

Jimi Hendrix

[@FooBarr1]

There are three I can think of: Zappa, Hendrix and Jerry Garcia. That's it.

[@BrainPolice5]

+Frankincensed Excellent point. I love these single-song solo compilations. Great to just space out on.

[@BrainPolice5]

+FooBarr1 The three guitar players who made listening to long guitar solos worthwhile and enjoyable. I've always said that FZ was a brilliant improvisationalist. Jerry and Jimi fit that bill too.

[@Sausahgagutz]

Beautiful! FZ was exceeded by none of his peers and wrote some of the most original and unparalleled music ever written. Tragically, he continues to suffer from a continuing critical disdain that no other composer/musician has been the victim of.to the point of being nearly forgotten.

[@haroldkrishna4116]

Agreed! I've always felt that since he testified before Congress (PMRC Hearings), he really made some enemies and was more or less blacklisted since then. Try finding his music on any "classic rock" format. Although he never had truly extensive airplay back in the day, the more progressive stations played his music on a regular basis. Certainly, there was (and still is) plenty of his music that would pass FCC muster, for what that is worth!

[@ronaldjarrett6601]

In his own words, "fuck all those writers with a pen in their hand..."

[@Antdawwg93]

I've loved Zappa since I was 13 ! Yesssss! I fucking love this shit! I love zappa baybayyyy! Rock on all night!

[@randyjohnson4789]

Frank Zappa was a genius who's music was way before it's time. I've been at several of his concerts, and have met Frank as well as other members of the group. The drummers were magnificant. My favorite of his albums was the Freak Out album. It was definately a hit along with a candle lit formal dinner with friends! I told them I would play some soft dinner background music, and put on Freak Out! It was truely an experience of a lifetime! rjr

[@gerardmullen7361]

Ahead of his time? He should have been part of the greatest generation ever!

[@stevemert]

Fantastic! Someone who loves Zappa like me!

[@sugareewazoo633]

I love this and the Guitar never stops; like a dream come true. Thanks for creating this: totally into the chronological order to hear the growth and development with Franks various rocking teenage combos. Of course they are some of the most talented musicians and 99.9% on point. I am addicted to Frank and grateful for it!!!

[@vonjunzt4130]

Zappa was doing jazz/rock/classical fusion before anybody else, as evidenced by these recordings especially. Considering his popularity in Europe at the time, he was probably responsible for much of the sophisticated rock music to come from Europe. This was before King Crimson, before Miles Davis, before Can. I love Miles and Can especially, but this came first for sure. He might have single-handedly launched (for better or worse) jazz rock fusion. Who else was doing this in 1968?

[@Deluxeta]

Soft Machine

[@vonjunzt4130]

@@Deluxeta Soft Machine was as close as anybody got at that time. Maybe Gary Burton's band in the US played fusion also. But I still say it was Zappa. Zappa played live with Pink Floyd by the way, way back in 1969.

[@robertallen6593]

FRANK ZAPPA IS THE BEST!!

[@181LOTTO]

I love Zappa

[@bernardtheillaucher9478]

You are a real fan of FZ's music and a true teacher for all of us ! thank you again and again for your so precious work !!!🎸🎸🎸😊

[@hafidimloul640]

REGARDEZ SA MAIN DROITE, ÉCOUTEZ ET APPRÉCIEZ LES SOLOS DU TECHNICIEN DE LA GUITARE, QUI À MON AVIS RESTE SANS PRÉCÉDENT,. MAIS LES GENS PRÉFÈRENT LES IDOLES QUE LES "CYNIQUES ".IMLOUL HAFID QUI AIME LA BONNE NOURRITURE.

[@touktuk1]

Merci!! Mon Ami!! Vous êtes vraiment super et grand fan de ce génie ZAPPA. Merci!! Pour ce beau cadeau pour l'équinoxe de l'été. Toujours au plaisir d'entendre vos suggestion. BRAVO!! Fan du Québec. Robert Translate by Google Thank you !! My Friend !! You are really great and big fan of this genius ZAPPA. Thank you !! For this beautiful gift for the equinox of summer. Always look forward to hearing your suggestions. BRAVO !! Fan of Quebec. Rober

[@DxMarillion]

The 68' King Kong Solos were definitely the best ones he ever played!

[@Scalihoo]

My favorite part is from 0:00 to 2:00:00

[@shahzadzafar71]

Wow a real labour of love. Thank you for compiling this!

[@pkmcburroughs]

*starts listening* "Hey!--this isn't a guitar solo!" *continues listening anyway, head bobbing*

[@altohippiegabber]

the first 50 minutes are music heaven; King Kong was a song that belonged best in the 60s

[@briangriffin5861]

Thank you so much for posting this !!!!

[@DrBongos]

I was at that Boston show. I never get tired of Ling Kong and all of its variations.

[@willemvandenburg9639]

ZAPPA IS KING!!!!!!

[@chrissharrock2581]

Mr br1tag - awesomeness- thanks .

[@stevesosman3577]

Thanks for the upload.....Frank Zappa blew away all guitarists with Hendrix being the one exception.....I saw him 5 times and each time was better than the last....when he started his blues solos he just soared higher and higher he was unstoppable....and now when I hear his music I realize how special he was and how fortunate I was to have experienced his concerts

[@yaknjorgl]

shut up and play was the first CD i ever bought and didn't even have a CD player. I'd go to friend's houses and jam when they were at work. It took a year for me to understand it ...then I heard Beefheart . Thanks for these amazing compilations.

[@Alix777.]

br1tag you have the best channel on YT. Thank you so so much

[@angelborisosky7869]

Wonderful thank you FRANK zappa

[@Io1564]

What a fucking sublime compilation! Thanks man!

[@igormozajko899]

FZ is a guitar God

[@kusze]

serious. danke

[@fredvos4052]

br1tag you are Franktastic, thanks again.

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

br1tag your killing it softly with these video's...many thanks. If you ever want some grade a vermont amber maple syrup let me know.

[@terezakubova5689]

The Best artist 🎼💜

[@terezakubova5689]

Thanks from Czech republik :)

[@redbully7146]

Essen show at 11:45 to 12:15 the best Zappa tone I've heard,like few tubes where off to make killer octave ring mod like sounds,very nice,*see Essen show King Kong live on you tube...Thanx for post as always,I must have 2 shoe boxes of cassette tape Zappa shows we recorded way back in NYC,long island,Boston,NJ,n beyond...miss the old America too...keep any 60,s stuff coming,my fav blossoming Zappa tones... primitive meat....

[@sugareewazoo633]

Just visiting, again on one of my favorite segments to choose from at The Control headquarters for top shelf UMRK ingredients for the 10th time in 60 days. Must have my daily dose of Frank & 90% of the time it is a release so generously & unselfishly provided by br1tag. Love the metamorphic changes & growth of a masterpiece jam/suite from the approximate inception(’68) through 1984 with a beautiful descent back to 78 to close it out. Much thanks! Particularly dig Franks absolutely sick shredding of the 07/04/82 Bologna as well as 12/11/81 Santa Monica versions……WOW!!

[@scottconnors8419]

the essen king Kong is the coolest Zappa tone ever, great videos of that gig on KZbin sounds like some tubes where off in a good way..early octave shifting,

[@angelborisosky7869]

FRANK zappa is the Best

[@frederick7452]

br1tag, I admire your work. I'll just put here a list with my own favourites. 13:22 1968-10-23 London - King Kong 49:40 1970-11-05 San Francisco - King Kong 55:33 1971-05-22 Delaware - King Kong 1:06:28 1984-11-03 (E) Stonybrook - King Kong 1.16.06 1981-12-06 Boulder - King Kong 1:21:30 1982-07-04 Bologna - King Kong 1:27:40 1984-10-14 Roma - King Kong

[@Joepepelombardo]

Btag1 knows his Zappa

[@atomaalatonal]

zappa was a good composer and guitarist, even brilliant. but on top of that all, he for sure was a BRILLIANT arranger. conceptual continuity !

[@wodzimierzromanowicz2456]

Uncle meat - great album

[@georgescheffler5249]

This is redikolous ! All one tune, never a dull section, in one way or another. Far Out !!

[@TheMrbob2011]

So awesome, I was just listening to YCDTOSA 3s King Kong thinking I can't wait for you to post King Kong solos. My day is now complete, thank you.

[@TheRealMc101]

Amazing. Thank you so much br1tag... This is heaven to me.

[@krang07]

Like a lot of guitarists, Frank I think loved walking that tight-rope of improvised soloing to a live audience. Its sorta like rummaging through rumble on the off-chance you might stumble upon something exquisite and useful for later on.

[@leajiaure]

This channel is a constant reminder that their is a treasure trove of content just waiting in the Vault to be remastered and released. I wouldn't be surprised if there were new Zappa releases for the rest of my life, and that's a very good thing!

[@tinicum54]

I hear you. 63 now, never cease to be amazed.

[@cobypalstra7278]

at the age of 67 i want to enjoy this fantastic releases jou share with e and us !!!

[@jameskennedy721]

Those 1970 solos are ultra-rare and tasty . Cool photos .

[@mikepanza5802]

still listening!

[@alnonymous2482]

Phenomenal. Thank you for all your work!

[@harrisonwintergreen1147]

Oh wow! Just wonderful, many thanks

[@wanderreitschule6390]

this is the best musik ever, thanks from germany

[@DxMarillion]

DU hast Geschmack! Grüße!

[@wanderreitschule6390]

@@DxMarillion danke

[@wodzimierzromanowicz2456]

Best guitar &music "Uncle meat"is great

[@projekctgonzo]

Freakin´enjoyed it, thank you so much

[@migraphone6873]

on behalf of all your Moroccan lovers, that i know as Moroccan too...Mr.Dwiesel Zappa plz give us a historical gig in Morocco plz :-) ... u re very adored that in african country, sicilia is not far from morocco salut, cheers, shalom, salam!

[@johniffland1673]

O, that guitar god, Dionysus Zappa! My pupils extol you Frank.......

[@blackmagic6700]

It's a zappa world

[@badnose1]

a big WOW to you from austria - zappa meine jugend, meine revolution.

[@bighupp3081]

this upload has helped me keep my sanity with 2 adult teenage girls and a 12 year old son. thank you

[@a.l.5002]

br1tag, You're the Best. Great Quality. Keeping Frank Alive.

[@bighupp3081]

thank you for my Zappa education and the chance to download my favorites, which is usually whatever Zappa concert i have playing! again thank you for your time and kick ass site!!

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

Amazing

[@mikepanza5802]

can't stop listening you got me hooked line and sinker this is fucking great

[@raymundorosas693]

Es y sera uno de mejores guitarrista que dejo un legado a nivel mundial gracias zappa x tu musica

[@CrestaDMente]

You should do the next one of this compilations about Oh no/Orange County Lumber Truck. Just a sugestion, love your channel.

[@br1tag]

I uploaded many other Guitar Compilations, but they were removed for copyright reasons: - The Drowning Witch - Inca Roads - City Of Tiny - Advance Romance - Black Napkins - Chunga's I also have a beautiful compilation of "Oh No-Orange County"! (But... if I exaggerate, I risk that my channel will be closed!) We'll see...

[@jeffriley2218]

br1tag YOU are the man..! Thanks a million. I just put some great earphones in and am loving this shit !!!

[@נתןמזרחי-ק6פ]

br1tag 😢🎶

[@נתןמזרחי-ק6פ]

Jeff Riley 👌💯🌹🌹

[@focusbiz1]

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking when I saw this! I find the Oh No/Orange County Lumber Truck solos to be the closest thing to true spiritual ecstasy that has ever existed.

[@donkkong5551]

That Reggae jam around 1:17 is on point!!!

[@mikepanza5802]

still waiting for big swifty solos and or zombie woof solos if anybody can do it i know you can because you rock dude i'm talking like 1973 through 1981if you can be so kind thanks listen to you everyday

[@patjiro]

Again, thanks for spending time compiling stuff in an elegant way.

[@colt1954]

At about 13 plus mins the wonderful 1968 BBC studio version

[@jamesborden255]

If you wasn't a real Zappa fan u wouldn't hear this 😊

[@Joepepelombardo]

arf! she said

[@baboxe]

Fantastic !!!!

[@stephenambrosich4998]

Yeah, this is great. Quite the diversity and compilation of King Kong in one place. Thanks for your efforts.

[@pinkfloydicus]

awesome compilation of one my favorite zappa compositions. The Uncle Meat version will always hold a special place in my heart but it's really great to get to hear the possibilities and variations over the years. Do you know where one could find the full performance in Delaware on May 22 1971? I really dig that version

[@runrunrun6777]

Thanks so much for these compilations!

[@tagaudi]

22 king kongs? this must be heaven. Don't let me wake up. Oy vey... mercy, bruno!

[@harrydavis6990]

thanx ,,,thomas davis from the chinacat jubilee ( grateful Dead Cover Band From South Jersey..)

[@gillisb.1363]

am i hallucinating or does franks guitar talk in some segments WOW

[@rayweir2251]

When I heard Frank's music 1973 the rest SUCK

[@DxMarillion]

My Favourite Track On YT. Thank You Very Much!!! Zappa

[@paolamarin2677]

Love Zappa!

[@gnuPirate]

Thank you a thousand times ++

[@electricchurchmusic4298]

This is amazingly freakout grooovy !!!!

[@mikepanza5802]

that's very cool! almost forgot about that one that goes directly to the top

[@AnibalSantos-ow1hi]

Dar a volta ao mundo de avião Phone c& ZAPPA. Uma ou duas voltas ,e ficava c saudades.

[@MrUndersolo]

This is incredible!

[@tonyedwards4067]

Just awesome man thx for posting!!

[@mariocostaleyva1498]

Super

[@janiestacy644]

Love this early stuff

[@robertmouchot8064]

Merci br1tag

[@fabianmendez6968]

Q placer !!!escuchar al maestro De los maestros

[@BorisNoiseChannel]

thanks, dude!

[@robertocaldeira5875]

Thank you very much for this nice compilation. Just one question: Did you make such compilation with RDNZL, one of the best instrumentals of Zappa ? Great expectations of everything you make with Zappa material. Thank you.

[@sterbus79]

I absolutely love your videos! I adore your videos! And the longer they are, the better they are! :) But now I think the time has come to do a compilation of all the King Kong improvisations/extravaganzas... all the synclavier stuff + loops + hand signals.... a gigantic Stars Won't Work with all the material from the 1988 shows... what do you think?

[@itssimple7285]

once again, great selections... but BEAUTIFUL edits!!!

[@mikepanza5802]

you never sease to amaze me

[@shahzadzafar71]

br1tag - I salute you! This is stupendous

[@fredzep01]

king kong the bbc set put its hooks in me, and set me on my zappa path forever.

[@davidwood9718]

Timestamp?

[@fredzep01]

@@davidwood9718 13:22 1968-10-23 London - King Kong. i always had and loved apostrophe and hot rats in fact hot rats was my first record i bought when i was 11 years old, but i never got into the mothers until the bbc done a tribute night, it was just before frank died. i had to have everything he put out after that night.

[@mikepanza5802]

hot damn! yeahya!

[@mmbalint]

Woaaah! Maybe this will be my favorite (along with the Chunga-compilation) Thanks!!!!!

[@StoshGalumpke]

speechless ...