Frank Zappa - Inca Roads (A Token Of His Extreme)

[@blauwzakjecrack]

Dear sound engineers, its noticed and much appreciated .

[@Cameron5540]

Seriously so good that this is the version on One Size Fits All

[@johnm3152]

Moving to Helsinki sooon

[@laloeddyei]

The band is incredibly tight. The timing is superb.

[@bryantrogers5596]

Have a migraine 🌈🌈🌈🔥🌈🌈

[@danielboaro182]

Sick job

[@IlliterateBreadsTV]

This performance is 47 years old today. What a masterpiece.

[@ancientnpc]

True. We are blessed to even know about it.

[@BigWesLawns]

Fan freedom last another 47 years? or was this the pinnacle.

[@Maplelust]

@@BigWesLawns it'll definitely last. in fact I believe it may increase.

[@MatthewLiebrich]

I'm going to see Joe Satriani soon, and I'm sure I will be constantly reminded of Zappa through the show. He was so inspirational and formative.

[@massimogiuntini1]

Absolutely

[@stevemack4643]

Ruth is utterly amazing. She added essential parts to these tunes and deserves much recognition for her work with Frank. She clearly loved him, according to what she's said in interviews.

[@davidbloom754]

Such a huge part of his sound, and she's so precise!

[@jollyjoker888]

I wonder where Ruth Is ? ..." Nick Danger "

[@davidbloom754]

@@jollyjoker888 "…Third Eye"

[@brandonr8269]

Her commitment to her craft and her belief in Frank's music made her the absolute untouchable legend she will be remembered for. It doesn't matter how many times I watch her perform, it's hard to believe it's possible for a person to do what she does.

[@frankcoverjr.-jz3ne]

She intimidated Frank!

[@MercuryStudios]

RIP George Duke...Thanks you for all those years of wonderful music.

[@marioserna3564]

Eagle Rock Y mas participando en esta maravillosa formacion de The Mothers Of Invention

[@BlindMellowJelly]

That was my fathers best friend, I sure miss Frank too

[@iTautra]

Fabulous with keyboard!

[@oldclip70]

I miss George Duke too. Great musician

[@seth5394]

guardian of the light is the most underrated album ever

[@wrestlingwithart]

It's insane how Frank created all of this yet he doesn't steal the spotlight. Each member is spotlighted and contributes to the shows entirety. This is the best lineup in my opinion.

[@johnharvey4496]

Best lineup, so says George Duke himself

[@floundergearjam]

This is what happens when you check your ego at the door. So much talent on one stage.

[@Hikenator]

Absolutely the best lineup, and Frank has had a lot of good ones.

[@brucecaldwell6701]

@@johnharvey4496 Tom Fowler said of this lineup "man, we could do anything".

[@blandyjapseye69]

Def the best lineup, and each musician was so good he was happy to let them shine. Ruth is sublime yet in interviews she seems so humble. Probably my fav Zappa song, an unadulterated joy to listen to.

[@FreneticZetetic]

Duke's solo at 7:28 is still one of my favorite pieces ever. Perfect fusion.

[@toddb8851]

Like rapture!!!

[@greybushgames1]

I love his voice it’s got something to it that nobody else has

[@FreneticZetetic]

@@toddb8851 It always reminds me of those classic Sega Arcade racing games that had the killer fusion OSTs lol. They DEF sourced inspiration from these dudes!

[@svenjansen2134]

Out Run

[@ramonaguirrearcia7056]

​@@greybushgames1 nice pfp

[@noradosmith]

Ruth Underwood is amazing. Actually everyone in this band is amazing.

[@DaredemoSoloPiano]

John Doe 0:04 Mute playing.

[@Viridiana123]

But Underwood... She is so amazing.... :O

[@panther105]

Suggest you check wikipedia about Ruth. Nice entry about going to see Frank when he was sick and playing for him again after such a long absence. She sounds like a really neat lady.....

[@puddinpop1835]

John Doe The Mothers are an extremely talented group

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Ruth is fantastic here, always was. ^-^ And yea, Frank fostered so many amazing musicians, it's made such a massive impact on so many different musical genres too. Especially when you consider how many of them went on to be huge inspirations themselves, and for such an uncountable number of musicians in a vast array of often incredibly different genres. I think a huge part of Franks genius, was his amazing ear, unhindered by popular culture and beliefs. I believe being unique came naturally for him because he looked past what was considered normal, and found his own truths. This is what has always inspired me most about him. Thank you Frank, the mark you left is manyfold.

[@palacerevolution2000]

No one has mentioned G Duke singing that very difficult vocal melody

[@yourpropheticnews7030]

Bc they don’t comprehend the difficulty level.. I do and it’s mind blowing

[@dinoroach3d]

No one has mentioned George Duke's victorian shirt sleeves.

[@luiswilliams360]

George Duke did some brilliant vocals with Zappa not to mention his keyboard playing

[@sun6moon9]

Singing....while playing!

[@perromanchado]

G Duke singing that very difficult vocal melody. XXX ♥

[@joesimonich5554]

I was fortunate to be in the crowd this night at KCET studio in LA. Lost count of the times I saw Frank perform live, but this was the highlight for me. It was free admission because it was for TV, even got to talk to Ruth. These performances bring me to tears. -- Just another fan from LA

[@birdthompson]

Ruth is amazing, as are everybody in this one

[@PivotDirector]

Hey I need to know, was it an absolute requirement to be there that you had to be quiet? Every time I watch this performance (which is alot) I'm baffled by how quiet the audience is, as a 28 year old that goes to concerts regularly.

[@sissyjane6656]

I am insanely jealous. Especially as you got to talk to Ruth, OMG

[@defaultusername123]

Lucky Joe

[@sebastiansteinberg7287]

@@PivotDirector it's because they are listening.

[@pm1139]

The older I get the more I appreciate his music.

[@HLG1962]

Proof he was ahead of his time!

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

And him as a man.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Peter I’m 55. Been listening to his stuff since the early 80s. And yes, the older I get too, the more I appreciate his music And especially his long solos like this and Pink Napkins

[@sarahemikula]

YES

[@orestelapeste1894]

idem

[@mr.orange8205]

This is one of the greatest live musical performances of all time.

[@TheCenteroftheUniverse]

Every time. Saw Zappa three times, once on Blotter. The most amazing virtuosity...I'm a drummer, so I just appreciated what I could, lol.

[@davidzimmerli489]

yes ....Yes .... YES .... YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ....................

[@somekidwithacomputer2939]

No shit man

[@triplelowman]

Spend half the video with your jaw dropped, tough to argue.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Mr.Orange And only 2,7 Million people worldwide know it.

[@elwyndude]

I'm no music scholar or educated as such. But I know to a lot of people, this just sounds chaotic, unpredictable, switching melodies and all over the place. But I do know, for us Zappa fans, this is us..... this is a warm blanket to wrap our ears around... it makes sense to us. And we can listen to this 1000 times and it still has that excitement and richness we love.

[@robmoney1350]

I speak for the Scholar Community when I say Zappa is good.

[@jimbim4405]

Me Thinkest Thee Speaketh with Truth `& Wisdom!!

[@Unborn-Lives-Matter]

" chaotic, unpredictable, switching melodies and all over the place"? Nope, it is amazing. But then I have a weird brain. "Jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny" - Frank Zappa. Smells great to me, Frank. Imagine playing this live and it sounds identical to the album. It shows the skill of the band and the genius of Zappa. Then look at the actual music notation (I have) and it blows your mind. Zappa was a true musical genius.

[@djfloodmusic]

@@Unborn-Lives-Matter Zappa reminds me so much of Sun Ra and Herbie Hancock. So much funk, soul and free jazz.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Zappa was an ugly clown

[@JMJM244]

Holy hell Ruth Underwood is a monster talent

[@robertalbiston7822]

She's the Zappalita revolutionary behind the phenom.

[@StellaShebaofficial]

@@robertalbiston7822 Well put. What a vituoso.

[@paulodifficiliora820]

Very underrated musician, great percussionst and the way she plays the marimba is absolutely great. That woody sound defines the entire melody

[@greydinimagicman]

all of them are!

[@snoolee7950]

yes phrasing is smooth and musical transports the song

[@szampon]

I love Frank shamelessly. Simply love him and am eternally greaful for all the music.

[@johnappleseed8369]

I feel the same brother!! even with the guitar solo

[@yz4901983]

I agree

[@zulzappa9125]

+szymon mnymon but of course dude. zappa at his peak but was there ever a time he was not?

[@PeterGoggz]

+szymon mnymon evelyn the dog having undergone further modification ...pondered the significance of short version behavior ...impeded depressed pan traumatic resonance and other highly ambient domains .................arf he said

[@zulzappa9125]

Peter G she lives in mojave in a winnebago his name is bobby he looks like a potato * now isn't that exactly how that song ended and segue in san berdino?

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

What 47 years later and its still mind blowing! Ruth Underwood sheer magic.

[@peternewman1179]

This my friends is true music mastery. Defined as total and complete command of the written notes as they are combined with trusted individual Improvisation. Frank understood how to get the most of his compositions out of his gifted musicians. The world is a less interesting place without Frank Zappa in it. And George Duke....

[@tycumbie788]

I miss Frank a lot.

[@djungledjinn1520]

@@tycumbie788 me too. still.

[@igorhunjak5632]

Da sam monoteist,rekel bi da je Zappa Bog!!!

[@chrisk973]

I concur, what a genius!

[@stevenrubin9049]

So well said. The world is a less interesting place without Frank. It’s like we got to live in the same time period as Mozart or Beethoven when it comes to Frank. Total musical and lyrical genius as well as one of the greatest bandleaders and discoverers of talent.

[@2skyland]

That percussion run she does at the end is really one of the best moments in all of music.

[@kookoothebirdgirl1]

I had to keep rewinding!

[@acidfrogs10]

agreed

[@Lisergishnu]

"That's Ruth!"

[@Boneyard44]

Music I grew up to, man was I lucky. 🙏

[@maxlewis2011]

Zappa's guitar work is MASTERCLASS

[@texasnewt]

Certain riffs remniscent of Quicksilver Messenger Service guitar licks.

[@yer_old_pal_Jerky]

I always end up emotionally overwhelmed at the unparalleled majesty of this band's musicianship. This is one of the greatest pieces of music ever composed, performed by LEGENDS. Art of this caliber gives us a reason to go on living.

[@flowerpunkchip]

very well said. Mr Zappa changed my life for the best when I was 18. And Inca Roads will always be in my top 10 Zappa compositions

[@lasdudas9210]

I know exactly how you feel. Frank was magestic, speacilly with this band formation.

[@tinicum54]

I end up with a tear in my eye, lol. 64. Been following Zappa since 1964,

[@llimeworkspress9785]

Who the fuck is LEGENDS?

[@interstellaraxeman4468]

@@llimeworkspress9785 In this particular case, these particular LEGENDS.............Frank Zappa with these five incredibly talented band members. The line-up exists of Frank Zappa-guitar, percussion, vocals; George Duke-keyboards, finger cymbals, tambourine, vocals; Napoleon Murphy Brock-sax, vocals; Ruth Underwood-percussion; Tom Fowler-bass; Chester Thompson-drums. ......But I highly suspect if someone has to tell you that, you don know what a legend is,...or for that matter, have even read the video description, .... nor Franks words included in there. To qualify them as legends, is the body of work far below the tip of this iceberg,...that has drifted through time itself, frozen into immortality. Those fucking LEGENDS..............

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

This literally blew my mind. Just got into zappa, my first time seeing or hearing this left me in a psychological daze. What an insanely talented group of musicians. Mind blowing.

[@jaxon9490]

Same... I've never been a Zappa fan but saw some shit about him on Reddit and was like "Well, one chick I knew growing up had good taste and liked him a lot so he must be good, let me go check his shit out"... fast forward to me an hour later replaying this video over and over and just getting my mind literally blown. WTF is this song it's INSANE. It's literally perfect

[@randyjustrandy9937]

Welcome!

[@coldanimal5107]

You could say Zappa also helped inspire the punk movement a few years later, when young musicians realised they couldn't make complex music any better than this, so decided to return to extremely simple music instead!

[@jthomeskillet]

When I was 12, ma and a girl played her dad Mother's of Invention records and drinking his liquor, next thing I know we are writing obsurdities in tequila and setting it on fire, in the snow. Beautiful day

[@toddb8851]

Saw him a few times bitd. Hartford, CT, Zurich, Switzerland.better then you know what…

[@rallokkcaz]

George Duke's solo in this version of the song could be one of the best electric keyboard/synth solos ever. You can tell because Zappa looks over and smiles for once. RIP!

[@enneff]

rallokkcaz in fact Frank liked it so much it’s on the album version. Franks solo on the album cut was taken from another live recording (Helsinki maybe?).

[@sledzeppelin]

@@enneff Yep, Helsinki. And the rest of the Helsinki solo that isn't on OSFA is just as good, maybe even better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTUaZ-qith8pck

[@craftmania000]

and George's voice !

[@rickwhear4016]

not to mention his vocals

[@lmnopotay7433]

@@rickwhear4016 7:53 I'm in luv with that lady, she is awesome. George Duke, Chester Thompson and that lady don't know her were FUCKIN BADD ASS. It's a dam shame people don't know or like this music, it's their lost. There I said it, had to get it off my chest.

[@JonnyCrackers]

I've never really listened to Zappa until now. The talent of these musicians is through the roof.

[@michaelh.3555]

This wasn't your average garage band. The forces Frank joined fr his creations were the best at their crafts. I gained so much musical interest listening to them as solo artists afterward. Add in Jon Luc Ponty, Adrien Belew, Flo & Eddie, Don Pardo, Terry Bozzio, Steve Vai, Chad Wackerman, ever evolving.

[@StoiCalm]

Nothing compares to you F.Z. you're the best. R.I.P.

[@levisalvini4110]

At one point all of this was in Frank Zappa's brain! He was a true Genius. The Nikola Tesla of modern music.

[@savagebushranger7953]

Haha, always thought they must be related.

[@xowurb]

@@savagebushranger7953 mustaches are the main connector

[@levisalvini4110]

@@xowurb Yes they are.... ahahahah. But look closely at Frank Zappa's eyes and they way he looks at things, is the same look as Nikola has...

[@levisalvini4110]

@@savagebushranger7953 Absolutely right...

[@levisalvini4110]

@David Wonder Fantastic album I agree. But Zappa is Zappa in my book. He was an amazing composer, and his lyrics was pure intelligent humor, he was a pure musical Genius like very few... I respect your opinion very much, and I love Jeff Beck... Take care and thank you for your feedback, it is always nice to hear a different side of a story.

[@jedwing]

Once again, RUTH UNDERWOOD!!!

[@michaelh.3555]

En Ruth, love the vibes!

[@adamrafferty]

Good God, the hours of individual practice and rehearsal that went in....absolutely masterful....

[@jaimitotrifoneguisastegui6689]

The definition of eargasm.

[@adam872]

Truly one of FZ's greatest compositions. Not only is his solo jaw dropping but the band are scorching hot too. All that knotty odd time, crazy harmony and difficult vocals just shows how great these guys were. George just absolutely burns on this song. RIP.

[@publicdomain1103]

like all zappa comps. master in all ways with his music.

[@__L_S_B__]

I like the recorded solo better tbh but this one was nothing short of great!

[@joeday4293]

Reckon they used a click onstage? 🙄 No, children. They just PLAYED that shit.

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Zappa was filth

[@ZolekaMenziwa]

I can't get over George Duke's vocals at the beginning of this song . My God!

[@adamsmith7058]

I always forget that my guy was a pretty decent vocalist. Had that Lonnnie Liston Expansions vibe to his vocal. Far too few people have that tone now. Opting instead for vocal pryotchnics.

[@FleaBagBoogie]

This NEVER gets old.

[@xjungfreud]

Everyone on point - good luck finding a band like this ever again

[@grantbratrud4949]

kzbin.info They don't apparently have a composer, as ye,t like Zappa (once in a century, maybe) but they are really tight. Almost as tight as the now disbanded Orange County Supertones. E.g., kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXbNdXufosqSmpI

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

GENESIS

[@DrBongos]

Dweezil may not be as great as his dad, but he definitely does the music justice.

[@nakymawlot]

Mr bungle mike patton And Devin townsend You will find many more if u search deep enough

[@pmtnoise5855]

@@nakymawlot Bungle are great but only have 3 albums, and Devin is not in the same league than Zappa, he is great i love Addicted, and City from Straping Young Lad, but is not the same. I think that if Mr Bungle have 10 or 20 albums could be near to the Zappa legacy but is not the case... Thank You Scientist are amazing too and have a big Zappa influence.

[@neiljohnson9686]

My favorite Zappa solo of all time. This whole version is utter perfection… You can hear every single note from every single instrument, every tone has its own little space. He built a complex framework and decorated it beautifully

[@Coldcloves]

This solo is literally perfection from chaos.. every note is so magical and fits so good with the chord changes in the back.. its like a character going through different points in their journey.. you can visualise the solo.. there are beginning excitement, mellow anxiety, suspense, upliftment, and finally such a sweet release eventually.. 3 mins of pure delicacy

[@samarthgrover1996]

Also this is a really really good mix, especially considering it was done live in 1974. Huge respect to the sound engineers involved for the live recording as well for mixing.

[@algorithmics75]

The space between the notes, the story Frank tells with his guitar, the perfect band that supports it... this is musical heaven

[@FuxkyouU-j3n]

Frank was loving george's keyboard solo. Big ol smiles

[@claudegagnon999]

Incredible music and musicians...RIP Tom Fowler!

[@Bil626]

Oh! Really Tom Fowler passed when?

[@aymaravarela8484]

The more I listen,watch,learn, and open myself to this level of art and craftsmanship, the more sure I am that this is music done right. Most music compared to Zappa is completely predictable, even the really good stuff. But he manages to follow a structure while still surprising the listeners. Music is meant to take your soul places, and his music takes me somewhere I’ve never been in this life. Same with that claymation, it’s like acid, it just makes sense to a part of my mind I don’t even know. To me, Zappa should be held as a standard in the art and music world. To those that hear it, cheers! And to those that don’t, I hope someday you get the pleasure.

[@defaultusername123]

Well said 👏

[@stevecarter8810]

Happened for me, hearing Montana 30 years after first dismissing it and being pulled in, still bewildered but this time unafraid

[@tomthebomb557]

The complexity of this song is astounding...and to think they all fucking nailed it...all...Such a great band and great composer ...hundreds of years ahead of its time.

[@sambaworkshop]

dieser Song und auch dieses Video hat mich damals im Alter von 10 Jahren so unfassbar "zappafiziert"

[@micharun6417]

Mich auch.... Ich war allerdings 14 Jahre alt 😅

[@markusgawor9010]

Every single musician in this band is on level ultra insane. And FZ was the freakin mastermind of them all.

[@devolve42]

8:51 - Ruth Underwood is a superhero.

[@anthonybranch4712]

That run of hers at 9:32 is AMAZING!

[@liecht]

Ruth Underwood a master percussionist of talents rarely seen on a stage. Obviously Zappa had a special talent on recruiting musicians for his projects.What line up!! That is the best of the best.God bless Zappa and his guys.I'm really grateful to them all

[@salviadivinorum1762]

RIP legendary animator Bruce Bickford (February 11, 1947 - April 28, 2019)

[@junglie]

Thats sad to hear I was just showing my son this video & trying to remember his name, didn't he do the claymation for city of tiny lights video too?

[@piscator57]

junglie Get the Baby Snakes CD for the whole thing....

[@scottieunome2]

Ya, you take any 10 seconds of that animation and thats the coolest thing ever done with clay.

[@FoFrx]

Oh that is so sad. I did not know this until reading your comment. Bruce was a huge influence on my animation. Ray Harryhausen and Bruce Bickford, in my opinion are the 2 greatest stop motion / claymation artists of all time. RIP Bruce. I watched Baby Snakes over and over in awe of your animation skills...on acid it was a complete breakthrough.

[@poketz100]

Thats Wusup giving props to the animator. I would love to buy u a beer your my type of real nigga

[@davidzimmerli489]

Without a doubt, the most fantastic musical ensemble I have ever heard, To me, "Inca Roads" is quite possibly Frank Zappa's greatest musical creation. Expands my mind, and lifts my spirits every single time I listen to it. Thank you, Frank, and R.I.P. ........

[@urielsmachine997]

Musical mastery composed by the maestro himself and played to perfection by these talented musos.

[@IsakIsakov]

The clay animation and Frank's guitar solo (02:07) melting into one is pure wizardry. I am lost for words.

[@shayneoneill1506]

Bruce Bickford is a genius. Theres a reason Frank was so enamoured with his work that he produced multiple fillms of Bickfords work

[@arturosuero1178]

Wow, I'm speechless... I just can say... Incredible. I'm 21 years and I've never listened to something like this before. Psychedelic rock, Jazz and a lot of another musical genres, all in one!!!

[@davidreinhard6037]

Another 21 year old here having the exact same experience here.

[@jsmith5857]

Your age is irrelevant, just enjoy the music.

[@davidreinhard6037]

it's a little bit relevant considering the music most people in our age listen to.

[@jsmith5857]

@@davidreinhard6037 I don't believe it is. Just because you don't listen to the typical genres of your age group doesn't get you a round of applause. Everyone tries so hard to be unique and in turn all end up looking the same

[@goodwintrent2989]

It is refreshing to hear of young musicians picking up on Frank's music - it proves that great music is timeless. Arturo, David - welcome to the fold!

[@bryancorts5389]

Masterpiece!!! Frank Zappa legend no doubt about it!

[@dracopticon7788]

Music of an elastic mind.

[@TheNick279]

Sensory overload. What with a band which must be one of the best ever assembled and the trippy plasticine art. Wow.

[@tommyrussell5706]

One of the best drums sounds I’ve ever heard on a live recording. Amazing

[@ofdrumsandchords]

Yes, I love Chester's sound here. Elegant, precise, leaves a lot of room. I like his groove, it's soulful. I was disappointed when he was replaced in Weather Report by Alex Acuna.

[@dmitryk8930]

This track is so intellectually stimulating and relaxing at the same time. Love it. Everyone on this band is just brilliant. On this track Ruth Underwood is absolute star

[@walrtbstudios5430]

The finest composer of the twentieth century leads his finest band in possibly their greatest tour de force. Stunning.

[@jackjoeharry9101]

will never forget this cool music in my life !!

[@gary_payton]

I just scanned the comments and nobody has mentioned Chester Thompson?😢 What gives? The man is killing it on the drums! ❤

[@feidyrudd2518]

i thought it might be chester but i wasnt sure thanks for clarifying

[@theinzion]

Percussion gets appreciated the least.... it's the sad fact, that comes with using the drums... (they are more spice, to enhance the rest; I still think they are very essential)

[@edlawn5481]

@@theinzion Phil Collins certainly appreciated him.

[@pijanola]

Yes, he is! Incredible drummer!

[@marcuswilliams1381]

I was just thinking this same thought to myself, listening to all the separate parts. Keyboards and marimba kind of steal your attention but there is that beautiful groove going on, and yes Chester is killing it...that insane groove around 8min in.../respect

[@ericspencer4449]

One of the best live recordings of any Zappa band

[@johnned4848]

Frank's still playing all the guitar, and maybe his greatest band ever. Awesome so glad this was filmed

[@adrianconde7656]

One of the best progressive rock song of all times, one of the best guitar solos in musical history

[@stuartmiller9648]

Loved Zappa since my early 20's.....but now in my early 50's i appreciate it so much more,man,what a legend he was!!!!

[@truefilm6991]

This is not only absolutely insanely good, it's also stunningly beautiful. Napoleon and George are incredible singers. Love this to bits and pieces.

[@Peter-976]

RIP Frank and George. Thank you for such great music!

[@algorithmics75]

One of the best heartfelt guitar solos ever

[@bluesyfish]

I keep coming back to this one. I bought One Size as a high school kid when it first came out, and was so enthralled with the talent. Today would've been Frank's 83rd birthday. I bet he'd have lots to say.

[@tycumbie788]

If you watched this, you’ve seen the impossible achieved. That piece is one demonically difficult interlude after the other and they made it look easy.

[@matthewgrahame5331]

didn't watch it, been listening from the beginning

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

A masterclass of musical talent, arrangement, and for sure , animation.

[@Swiddullee]

Never got to see Frank. I've seen Dweezil a few times and I see where he's so much like his dad. Not staying the spotlight but letting everyone else shine their light. Band is so tight.

[@Torsten_Heinzel]

Now I am 60. I was 14 when this track was performed. I only know today how creative and timeless this exception guitar player was. How did he find the rest of this wonderful band. A great pleasure for all listeners even after all these years. Thanks to this Frank of being our Zappa!

[@pault151]

And three of the recorded guitar solos from other performances of Inca Roads were the basis of the "Shut Up 'n' Play Yer Guitar" pieces on the albums of that name. Different all and awesome all, set to new percussion and accompaniment by Zappa. If anyone is interested, look up "xenochrony".

[@derekhenriquez5740]

Found Zappa in the late 2000s at College. Zappa is the Zenith

[@justthatbloke]

@Jeff Sylvester "I hear Linda Ronstadt is looking for a guitarist"

[@LaTortuePGM]

This guy IS what I call a crazy diamond.

[@publicdomain1103]

Never miss Dweezil when he comes to Seattle.

[@beachdoggo7892]

Shine on

[@krikeyitstimeforcricket967]

Excadrill 57 :-)) yes exactly!

[@sacredgeometry]

Zappa is one of the sanest people to have ever lived.

[@tasertag7513]

Chew.

[@lastcall2011]

Words are unable to describe how beautiful the music of FZ is. Just listen. 🥰

[@dirtlevel]

Love seeing George Duke in his prime, working his craft like it’s the easiest thing in the world. This is my favorite incarnation of Zappa’s band and everyone on stage here is amazing!

[@shearn666]

Agree. I've heard all eras of Frank's music, this period is the best, imho.

[@andrewhinds6560]

You think this was George Duke in his prime? His Live in Tokyo concert in 1983 - on here - takes some beating. Those tracks are ear worms I don't want to let go of.

[@dirtlevel]

@@andrewhinds6560 I do think that, but his later stuff is excellent too. Just a great artist all around.

[@paulthoresen8241]

Ruth is not only talented, she is fast. Transferring between the marimba and drums including muting. Also impressive stamina, she has a very physical job.

[@WxW-v1h]

Absolutely accurate.

[@jcmwholetone800]

This song is an absolute masterpiece and one of the best jams I've ever heard in my life so far.

[@copescale9599]

This is the best recording of this song and I will die on that hill.

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Absolutely

[@DWHarper62]

It is the "studio recording" without the Helsinki solo which is pretty tasty too...

[@hdrake1000]

Love this song and album!!! I got it in the mid 70's I was about 14 I still have it.

[@steveh3727]

All of them, masters. I'm so glad I was around to catch some live shows.

[@mishadavanipour2349]

Very envious (in a good way)

[@darklordlc]

This lineup is pure fire. Ruth. Chester. So good.

[@daanstegeman7949]

These folks are the Masters of the Music Universe. Incredible........

[@zedarodas]

I'm sure every musician would be in heaven on stage with a band like this!! Their faces tell it all, they know they are making something very special and loving it all the way...

[@IanCross-xj2gj]

One of the truly GREAT guitar solos by Frank. Personal favourite of mine. Blues soulful feel to it. Noodling at its very best. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrisherborn6353]

George Duke, Ruth Underwood, and Napoleon Murphy Brock steal the show

[@JoeDiducaPhotography]

The audio mix on this is spectacular!!

[@chrisburnham1158]

Just mesmerised with all of it. Has to be one of the best guitar solos of all time.

[@rbr4784]

This has evolved further and further up my list of favorite zappa songs. These days its just my favorite SONG.

[@naterozgo8724]

Everything about this song and this performance is incredible. RIP FZ

[@gaylejensen2640]

Wow, a friend referred me, am 71 years old, never heard a band so tight , polished and brilliant as you, I am so impressed and grateful to get to listen to you, thank you, be blessed:)))

[@bwanna23]

The thing about Frank and the early Mothers, is back in the mid-sixties they gave us (teenagers) a whole different way of looking at the world. Today, some 50 yrs later, I say thank you.

[@snoolee7950]

yes but it makes you enigma to other people, especially authority freaks

[@commanderscroob]

Ain't this the truth. Zappa and Kurt Vonnegut both contributed to the perversion of my normalcy.....

[@bigred8438]

Such a tight band in concert. Brilliant in the studio. Sadly missed now.

[@jandemeyer5036]

One of the most sublime compositions ever! Have been listening to it for 40 years, and it hasn't lost any of its beauty!

[@susancain8505]

any musician worthy of their talent would give their eye teeth to play in a band like this, there is no set progression you go with the flow you need to know your stuff talk about challenging but absolutely rewarding to anyone lucky enough to get in on this

[@curiousnomad]

I saw this band (on tour) four months before this was filmed. It was a mind blowing experience; I still remember (vividly) parts of the concert 48 years later. So glad to have this documentation.

[@pedrozappa]

The amazing George Duke. RIP.

[@fetishb]

Hero of mine

[@jeffleston2176]

and jammin with Frank. Unbelievable

[@edwardjames6070]

I saw Frank Zappa in concert and they were musically very technical. constantly changing rhythms and keys with perfection. they were great.

[@keestel6975]

You are privileged to have witnessed him in real life! His band and his musicians are the top notch of musical class!

[@grandwazooX]

I have just met Napoleon Murphy Brock, in Hamburg. Such a warmhearted, wonderful, talented, cool Dude. Thanks, Napy, for still being around and keeping the good vibes and wonderful music up.

[@Dr77Funkenstein]

Can't stop listening to it... mesmerizing, that's how you know it's good. It's like a fine wine just keeps getting better

[@gerardsloan1593]

I came across this ten years ago. It never ceases to amaze me, the guitar solo in particular is a work of art. Have a good day reader.

[@Abdorabbihi]

This is what I call : all in one and one in all. FZ was unique. Everyone sings and plays in the same time. No difference. RIP

[@sun6moon9]

I think people are still not ready for this...this is so ahead of its time. Such geniality condensed in a 10 min video.

[@hey0ldman]

So insanely tight ! Each a master. Nothing today compares. ❤‍🔥

[@marylondon9193]

ALL OVER THE PLACE BUT YET IN 1 GROOVY PLACE AT ONCE IIII LOVE IT

[@rjwusher]

That guitar solo. I shed a tear first hearing that. Frank could do beautiful if he wanted to.