FRANK ZAPPA-THE YELLOW SHARK REHEARSAL (EXTRACT 1)

Created by Ivano Casamonti & Reginald Thorpe .Frank Zappa and Ensemble Modern Alte Oper Frankfurt recorded this Rehearsal on September,16th,1992.Total Timing :36' 14" (See Extract 2).

[@gabrieleghut1344]

It is wonderful to see how Zappa wants his composition to be played/performed.

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Watching him rehearse this orchestra with his last great composition is painfully bittersweet; knowing he is in pain and easily fatigued by the ravages of cancer. Yet he perseveres with his hallmark perfectionist work ethic to bring his music to life. We miss you Frank

[@melcowrong5889]

Ah, the sounds of Frank Zappa.

[@johnbuffaloe9160]

What a genius he was. What he could have done if only he had regular colonoscopys.

[@michaelkottler]

Equal parts edifying and entertaining, this 14-minute Yellow Shark rehearsal excerpt is a dope AF pleasure. Zappa: quite the mensch! Thanks for this thoughtful post, ivano g casamonti.

[@bristolfashion4421]

how can he think this - how can the others take it all in or try to make it so ?? he puff and blow but of course the leetle cells do go Bonga Wonga Havat Yee... innit?

[@GoodCorporateRobot]

I would watch all of these rehearsals if they were available. So fascinating to me. RIP Frank we miss you!

[@flowerpunkchip]

Thank you so much for posting this!!!! Wonderful footage

[@lousekoya1803]

This is a treasure ! Thank you so much !

[@Baribrotzer]

Here is FZ putting the eyebrows on it with the Ensemble Modern. Some of them are better at the eyebrow thing than others.

[@Royale_with_Cheeze]

Frank endeavored throughout his musical life to get proper performances of his orchestral works. As well, he demanded a lot from his Rocking Teenage Combos, but they had the advantage of playing the music on tour night after night, as well as months of rehearsals prior to touring to get it down. Frank never had enough time and resources to prepare the various orchestras to play his demanding and tricky music to his vision and standards, until Ensemble Modern came along and approached him to compose music for them to play.

[@sonicart1808]

This whole concert is such a gem, I'm confused as to why it hasn't been released for download/DVD etc? So much has been released since Frank's passing so why not this?

[@josealbinogoncalvesfilho7722]

Thanks Zappa ❤

[@georgesyoramfedermann677]

incroyable créativité et sensibilité. Zappa for ever

[@Fruitbat-tb3lg]

Love this. I am currently recollecting all the Zappa CDs. Yellow Shark seems to be not that easy to get new

[@eduardorodriguezban603]

Notable documento

[@ncbronco912]

Brilliant !! Genius. ✌️🥰🎼

[@jimoverton6311]

Genius

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love it!!

[@padolveres9441]

Great!