Frank Zappa The Roxy Guitar Solos

[@br1tag]

This is a 24 guitar solos collection, recorded live at the Roxy Theatre, Hollywood (Los Angeles), 09 & 10 December 1973. You can find all these solos in their exalting original context in the new "The Roxy Performances" official box set. I hope this collection will stimulate all fans to buy the official box. It's worth it! It is a well of gems!

[@mariaangy2546]

Directly from my heart to you : diotibenedica !!! :)

[@greenatom]

Well said br1tag. I bought the Roxy Box recently and am so happy I did. Love this line-up so much, and they perform so masterfully yet playfully. One thing that strikes me is how seemingly calm Frank remained under the pressure and expense of filming.

[@natt73]

holy shit man...and I thought I was a big fan of Zappa with 80 albums or so ( back in the day when all this digital content was not available). Hands down to you master. And thank you for all this marvelous music of Frank Amadeus Mozart Zappa. Cheers!

[@kaneskeeper2689]

This collection of solos from the Roxy is a definite must for a Frank Zappa enthusiast! I need to add this boxed set to my collection of Zappa discs. I THANK YOU MUCH for this download as I do appreciate the music of F.Z. and the talented musicians who have played with him.

[@brucejohnson8521]

Why no More Trouble Everyday?, If you know.

[@rswhitney8ify]

Steve Vai said that Franks music was the treasure for the guitar player who discovers it.

[@janecheshire5504]

This guy was off the charts outa left field. Genius! Life would be shit without Zappa in it!

[@hammermg1]

Frank has it all! Speed, technique, melody. Absolute excellence.

[@johngalbraith1591]

The greatestt ever in my opinion no one can touch frank!

[@american76]

nahh i doo ... ah crud ...uh...my dog i hope shes alright

[@timowalker24]

You forgot that one little thing … “touch” great post my fellow devotee… AND … that “touch” is at 29:30 … ABSOLUTE PERFECTION …okay I am a bit …. b i a s s e d …. I am entering into my GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY … 50 years … And I am here right now LISTENING still … on my dead bed I can only hope…

[@hevog]

In the second Montana solo take, Frank is wearing the "München" t-shirt. Love it, saw him twice in Munich back in the eighties. Frank Zappa was really big in Germany, three cities in Germany have streets named after Fank Zappa.

[@mauriziopieroni2982]

Frank Zappa is one of the best musicians of his era (and ours) if not the best. He was a great guitarist and a great composer. What I never understood is that no matter of what guitar he uses - Gibson SG, Gibson Les Paul, or Fender Stratocaster, he always sounds... well like Zappa! Fantastic! and thans a lot for this wonderful collection of solos!!! I really don't understand how some people dare saying that Zappa was a bad soloist! Well, de gustibus...

[@LinktoLinkGamer]

I think some thing that I almost never see in Br1tags comment section, but deserves to be there is his mixing. All of his edits between the solos is seamless, like all of these cuts could have been an official release.

[@craftmania000]

im 23 years old and listen to zappa since im born, see dweezil in paris in 2019. thx to my dad. thx very much br1tag for your magic youtube channel. RIP franck, rip my dad

[@davecorcoran3874]

Incredible.It was the second best performance out of nine shows I saw over the years.Philly 76 is great also,my first Zappa show and my first concert I just turned 14 Oct 25 the show was Oct 28.

[@davecorcoran3874]

U must listen to Zappa Tower Theatre 1980.There are two shows I was at the second show,that show was

[@davecorcoran3874]

Tower Theatre 1980 second show Best of Zappa.

[@VoluntaristJAM]

Best compilation of FZ solos I've ever heard!

[@johnnorvaisas]

How the hell can anyone give this a thumbs down???

[@Captain-Nostromo]

People who doesn't know anything about sarcastic music 😬

[@Chryslerdude]

Coz them silly fools has their ears on backwards, and you should not worry your correctly adjusted ears 1 bit bout em, as them will not change, and is plenty capable to be carry on being silly, without you worrying.. ;-) But yes.. one wonders why !

[@cheyneallen7186]

Now you must do the same to his other box sets. I was attracted, as a teen, to Zappa's lyrics and humor, but it is his instrumental jams that have kept me around 50 years later.

[@hevog]

I bought my first Frank Zappa album when I was fifteen (Zoot Allures) which was back in 1975. From that year until today I always return to his music from time to time and still discover new aspects of his incredible work. I love this man and his music. In the eighties I saw him twice live in concert in my hometown Munich which were both fantastic performances.

[@bobbeatty8716]

I devour all things Zappa. I only had the pleasure of seeing him once in '77 but have seen Dweezil several times. Moon is coming out with a memoir soon and i can wait to hear the stories she has about growing up in that house.

[@scottm.4091]

Frank was definitely his best when jamming on the guitar!

[@Craig-dv3ji]

Frank would say that soloing was the only time during a performance that he could shut his eyes and let the band go on autopilot and he was able to drift off into sololand.

[@simonwilsoncreative]

Not only are his solos incredible, but just listen to that fantastic percussion!! The present day composer refuses to die.

[@spraylakkmagazine]

Zappa's ability to always improvise is the stuff of legends!

[@MatChew75]

Some of the truly great solos he's ever done, 73& 74

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

This is so tasty! And after all these years, and by his own words, I'm finally realizing that he was really a blues guitarist in the end.

[@davidwalters7867]

THIS collection is way better than the official Roxy Shows which are very disjointed with much talking. I love Frank and if I am to listen to him over and over again the guitar is great and the banter should be only a one time distraction. Repeated banter is a clever way to sell but it is not music and you only need to hear it once. GBG NO EDITS.

[@Craig-dv3ji]

Killer assemblage of rippage! My fave Zappa solo era. Sir, you have done the Lord's work here. One of my favorite YT videos ever!

[@christiandenanteuil656]

Roxy & elsewhere, my first encounter with Frank. I’ve enjoyed this guy’s incredible talent ever since. Cheers!!

[@tantnonkl848]

He's a Genius ~ very nice Mix

[@tixximmi1]

Zappa had style, density, and unlimited quantity. There are great guitar players out there but none ever reached the level of Frank. Nice job br1tag. Very nice blend.

[@The1belal]

He was and still is the best

[@BillM1960]

Hands down.

[@Jerrymadigan]

This Rocks! Thanks for spending the time editing...

[@skeletonmakesgood]

Agreed! I actually enjoyed this solo compilation much more than the complete Roxy Performances box set. Mucho thanks to br1tag!

[@davidwalters7867]

Agreed. - way better.

[@Patrick96322]

I discovered the music of Frank Zappa in the mid 90's when I was 15, listened to 'Läther' and got hooked immediately ! I could not believe what I was hearing, all these different musical dimensions that man had created... 'RDNZL', 'Down in the Dew', 'Filthy Habits', 'The Chrome-Plated Megaphone of Destiny', 'San Berdino', Uncle Meat', etc, etc... It is a neverending quest through the infinite genius of Frank Zappa ! Each album has got its own unique color of genius and is a piece of the puzzle of his 'conceptual continuity' ! Each album is an exciting discovery... Vive Frank Zappa !

[@iamkarma20]

Welcome newbie.😊

[@yournamehere6719]

Such a great groove & feel here, with Tom Fowler & Ralph/ Chester paving the playground for Frank to carve-up.

[@krang07]

i loved the lineup he had at that time. ralph, tom, bruce, nepolian, ruth, george, chester. they did awesome things with frank.

[@MatChew75]

They need to put Frank Zappa's most brilliant solos and some amazing live music on repeat and have it blasted through outer space if there is Life as We Know It out there Frank will be the connection. There's no way that any other life-form in the vastness of outer space will be able to ignore Frank Vincent Zappa's music

[@rickwade6440]

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this. You brought joy to an otherwise dreary evening. I am digging this.

[@starburn57]

wish i could listen to nothing but Z solos every waking minute...I bet this is what's playin over the PA all the time in heaven..well..mine anyway..thank you sir for posting this wonderful compilation.

[@michaelkottler]

FZ The Roxy Guitar Solos is an entertaining & edifying compilation of peak LATR FZ guitar work. Thanks, Br1tag!

[@tagaudi]

Bruno my friend, this collection is ASTUTE. This guitar was so sweet, and the band, man... any band with George, Ruth, Napoleon, Chester, Ralph and Bruce is an instant candidate for "The Best Band That You... exetera. A treasure

[@br1tag]

@udiseus - Caro udi, I always enjoy hearing from you. I wish you all the best.

[@yoggystyle]

🎯

[@rhum66]

Fabulous collection... I am a great fan of Zappa impro . This is perfect for me. Great job.

[@Guitar6ty]

First heard Zappa way back in the 1960s who blew the Beatles out of the water with the Freak out LP. I now compose music and always find Zappa inspirational.

[@ryanjeanes5253]

Thanks for your service to humanity.

[@samclayland2185]

Been washing and waxing my MGB. Loving this music

[@piscator57]

Thompson and Humphrey’s team is sick....

[@billbarna9459]

Awesome. Thanks again for taking the time to put this out there!

[@stephanegeus5134]

Magnifique ! Quel créativité ! quel volcan ! quel génie !!

[@sdgakatbk]

This is really good.

[@standalowen]

Well it's official! You are a FORCE Br1,a cultural influence! I read lots of comments. These people remark on genius,best ever,unequaled. It takes a keen ear as well as an educated ear. He has a Doctorate in music Theory,Dr. And a physical ability to put it all together. Not many with such a plethora!!!

[@troubledtimes]

This is absolutely wonderful I saw Frank a lot up and down the east coast I just think he is one of the greatest players of all time taught me a lot

[@frankfalciola3111]

mi Padre me puso Frank en homenaje, fue y es el coleccionista Argentino mas tozudo de se haya conocido, no habla otro idioma que el zappiano, su coleccion apabulla, discos, cassettes, magazines, masters, un camion lleno, zappa vivio 52 años, pero dejo grabaciones para 1000 años mas

[@adrianclinch9553]

Thanks to lifelong fan from Ireland Frank lives on in our hearts and minds.

[@robertkenney3456]

Ooohh! Frankie!!! Zappa ROCKS

[@olivierbusson7333]

Zappa is not dead ,just smell funny,thank for your great job .

[@tixximmi1]

Zappa always played in a distinctive style. His leads usually had a beginning, climax, and ending. His ability to group instruments into a fine composition was simply amazing. The sounds produced were sometimes a one of a kind. They never get old.

[@jonfordham6000]

Happy to have seen two of these shows!

[@wirralnomad]

Thanks, a good accompaniment to The Hot Rats sessions.

[@nijittwerdle9166]

Wow! Thanks for sharing!

[@richardhousejr.7016]

I was lucky enough to seee Frank live 3 Times. I met the Fowler Brothers, and learned a lot of the back stories. He was a legend, and I feel sorry for people who don't realize his legacy on music.

[@buttholedan571]

The guitar tone is absolute perfection

[@randygentry6193]

Butthole Dan I agree... this is that dream tone I want!

[@philippeorsini5584]

Zappa at the Roxy...😮❤❤❤❤ Great year for Frank and great band !!! Thank u!! From Marseille 🇨🇵

[@horaciomontes6154]

HELL YESS!!! Thank you so much for putting this together. Makes my workday SO much more enjoyable.

[@2112CO]

It about 2 am in Denver and jamming to Frank and life is good Happy New Year!

[@DamonWoodGuitarLessons]

Fantastic Frank. Nice assortment and arrangement.

[@ksteiger]

Great quality recording too.

[@mycroftcoins8491]

This is awesome. Thanks for doing this

[@brunolassus4806]

man am 58 you turn me 24 thx dude from paris france thank s a lot .. i miss him so much...wath a beautifull collection ...concrats to U at a day i ll be somewhere else hope to be in the same place he is now... need a another concert to watch :)

[@graxjpg]

I’m 25 and everyone my age acts like I’m 58 because I love zappa! Haha cheers!

[@scottlinschoten7441]

The mystery man he's outasight

[@scottlinschoten7441]

The mystery man he's outasight.

[@pdxtom]

THANK YOU!!! This is one of the best collections of Frank's solos I've heard.

[@Forora]

Wow. Just wow.

[@smallfunk7595]

mmm, you´ve created a 'shut up´n play yer guitar - the roxy version', big thanks for this. can´t stop listening.

[@stevedugan8434]

thank you so much for doing this. have been a fan since a child. can't afford the box just yet, this is why this is so valuable to me. i would want to further say it does not make me want to buy the said box set any less as soon as i can, but at least when some say "Zappa, really, why?" i can then say "yeah, see.."...

[@davidwalters7867]

Forget the box set this is way better.

[@ApolloSuns]

So good. Frank is a huge influence!

[@borkfork3163]

Thanks again for all these great collections.

[@mudzou812]

This here Zappa feller seems like he might know his way around a guitar some

[@gerardmullen7361]

Seems he mite like those French fried taters

[@iamkarma20]

He could also play a mean bicycle!😉👌👍✌😈😂

[@dizz5838]

Fantastic set list. Always fun to find some new Frank tracks

[@catherinepoirier5507]

What a fantastic job Mr br1tag....58 min in paradise...."The best guitar solos I never heard in my life"...That was also my idea to assebled theses solos.... your mix is too much perfect in quality.... thanks

[@br1tag]

@Catherine Poirier: Thanks Catherine, I'm glad you like my work.

[@robertaheiman141]

This is unbelievably segued! The time and patience it took for you to do this is amazing!! Thanx much!!!

[@zombywoof7583]

By far, the best guitar player ever. Move over Jimi, let Frank take over!

[@robertbeachler2447]

Frank is best ever

[@JRAw89]

Very nice work mixing these separate solos! The transitions are done so well, you hardly notice a song has changed.

[@ornleifs]

Ah . . love this - this is my favorite of his many great bands and his sound and playing is fantastic here.

[@zippydoodah1547]

Beautiful

[@CHUNGAandNANOOK]

Br1tag, I seriously love you. You are simply amazing for all the wonderful content you share. I appreciate and admire all your hard work

[@br1tag]

Thanks Chunga Nanook!

[@bluesfanman1]

Outstanding. Thank you! Excellent mix!

[@smilinbee9971]

So glad I found your site. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to your creations. Such a nice way to spend the evening, with FZ always in the background

[@mglaser6811]

Best Zappa band constellation ever...each and every bandmember a genious...great googelymoogely grande marveloso...😈🎶🎸🎼💪👍👍👍

[@maxrapix]

Great selection.It really shows who this man was,as a guitarist.Thanks pal

[@shred5]

Zappa was always entertaining. His solos contained melodies often off beat and not out of the box and he pretty much improved his solos almost every single time so it was different every single show, as you can hear across all of the Roxy shows.

[@KallistedubfestivalDeuxB]

Hi ! Brilliant idea !! Great Thanks !

[@tythompson2724]

Very good work, incredible source and quality. Never heard better really.

[@yvespayette4594]

Another great collection from br1tag, thanks....The Best Guitar I never Heard in my Life...... Guitar is the Best !!! Just fantastic !

[@robertbeachler2447]

Because Frank Zappa's the quickest fingers Hands down

[@angelborisosky7869]

Great Band thank you FRANK Zappa

[@REDHOUSETRAINS]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!🥰

[@stevenleighhunt3691]

Brilliantly Genius Frank !!

[@fcastro04]

what a selection! thank you!

[@ginomendozauk]

To Tony Michaelides from Manchester... I have always known how good Frank was. Rocked my mind !

[@melekcapkinci2326]

thanks for this collection... sometimes approaching him from different angles can give a totally new tone to the experience

[@seangrexa4707]

More Frank Zapwah? Why yes please, dont mind if I do and THANK you very, VERY much!

[@flickwtchr]

Listening to Zappa playing guitar is exhilarating. Every single time.

[@ianjones8610]

Ridiculously good from the first track.

[@slipperman6770]

Frank is sick on the mainstream jam man!!!!!!!!!

[@peterlowery8412]

This is incredible! Brilliantly mixed, I'm going to check out your other videos. Keep up the good work

[@bantony9106]

so liberating and unique 👍👍 frank- my favourite

[@diddywahdaddy]

Indeed, liberating and unique is exactly what it is, spot on!

[@domgould5113]

I keep comin back to this set...just had the neighbours ask me to turn it down..a first for everything.I was outside stargaizing..

[@mycroftcoins8491]

Did you used to cut their grass?

[@domgould5113]

@@mycroftcoins8491 Naa,i water their lemon trees...I get a complaint about once a year.They dont mind,they just remind me.

[@atomaalatonal]

yes, thx again. another pearl. great guitar solos in that era. the era and style i like the most.

[@hernandohernandez5121]

Thanks God for the virtuosism of this guitar rock compouser and player. This is all i'll say about him. And thanks to you men for this magnificent compilation.

[@jackdavis6064]

Extraordinary work. Thank you so much.

[@ralfposselt5634]

es gibt keinen vergleichbaren besseren acteur, in der öffentlichen musicscene

[@rebeccaryderagreetotally.5895]

🥰 more love for Zappa.

[@suginami123]

I am excited I am going to look for it in Tokyo