OrKestrÄ Percussion/Frank Zappa - Watermelon in Easter Hay

[@ericbergman9701]

I've been listening to Frank Zappa's music since 1967 but somehow I missed this masterpiece until yesterday. Now I've listened to many versions, including piano, violin and classical guitar, all of which move me to tears. Doing this as a percussion piece is not the most obvious approach but it works just fine ( I do agree that the drum kit could be dispensed with) and beautifully honors Frank's love of percussion. It must have been a thrill for the musicians too. Peace and mercy.

[@DBTdad]

Frank and Ruth would be proud

[@neuralbliss]

Well, Ruth is still alive haha.

[@frankthorne11]

This and the Black Page were Frank Zappa's favorites and they always make me weep.

[@atulkaul262]

Beautifully performed, they've done justice to Frank's classic.

[@davecrowson448]

Gorgeous. Don’t tell me Frank couldn’t write beautiful music.

[@sergieagle1834]

The spirit of FRANK, resonates in every instrument, in every performer of its irreverent and beautiful music, thanks ZAPPA, you are always in my heart, in my ears, THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@ettorecandiloro7123]

What a genius Frank was, after all these years ,unusual orchestras play it and it sounds fantastic

[@DonaldMead-s8v]

Doesn't get any better than that.

[@Saaaaaqib]

Absolutely amazing, you've done this song justice, well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@augustohenriques1753]

FZ, the Best!!

[@francoistoupin6253]

Là plus magnifique tune of all time

[@migueliglesias4890]

I think this should have been recorded through a mixing board for a smooth detailed finish. The performance deserves it.

[@fiolds350]

Jose Miguel Iglesias agreed! they are worthy for sure. i really would enjoy this in hifi

[@migueliglesias4890]

Let's hope our comments will be of some use in the future for whoever may read them. This was uploaded on September 2008. Now, this is just over 8 years old. If our comments could reach all of them after all these days, weeks, months and even years, it would surely be a bit late for them to do something about it. If they are not playing together anymore, a mix wouldn't be too much to ask (or do it ourselves and stop asking others to do do what we'd want!). It's nice to read an agreeing opinion. Cheers!

[@fiolds350]

@@migueliglesias4890 cheers! Two years later!

[@migueliglesias4890]

@voluntaryist: Don't worry. It's better a bit late than never . . . but two years?!!! Did you get incarcerated or what? (Just joking) Two years indeed and I'm guessing pretty close to the date by a few days, more or less. Cheers!

[@howieo6666]

This piece has a very nice "vibe!!" Thanks!!

[@SalmiakAlert]

Instant favourite, just gorgeous. Their version really shows the intricate nature of the tune.

[@darylvandyke7399]

Well said. It accents the way the Main -> Bridge is generated by a shift in mode of the melody. What does FZ have to say about the blues?

[@kjc9trader491]

Beautiful!

[@Lyktwz]

Watermelon In Easter Hay is the Ravel's Bolero or the Gymnopedies of our times ...

[@joepickell]

Amazing!

[@maximemalecki3153]

C'est un bel hommage ! Super reprise.En vibraphone. ! Super Merci.

[@ghostzini17]

Amazing rendition

[@bumblethebeadle3504]

Thank you.

[@toinotony6884]

Frank !!!!!ooooo God

[@barrywoods8312]

Beautiful

[@kriswright4814]

When the album came out I thought I was the only wondered understood it

[@nomoretez]

Outstanding

[@arielinsuaOO1]

Hermoso

[@jaakkotoijanniemi369]

Nice!!!

[@jackdelawack]

ouch.... very nice

[@markcenci8000]

Like Stravinsky FZ used ostinato masterfully. I believe he was the superior melody maker.

[@timkaufhold6163]

Cool

[@halbiggiam3320]

''Who gives a fucked anyway.'' Long live FZ where ever you are.

[@alessandrobeco168]

Bello! Is possible to buy the arrangement?

[@FunkyHonkyCDXX]

I think I'd like this better without the kit playing. Still though, very nice.

[@planetzebulon21]

The record company executives have plooked the fuck out of me...........

[@BigWesLawns]

why didn't the guy talk before the music started playing??

[@ministrychicago1]

He did. And should've STFU!!!! :)

[@3388Sammy]

A great rendition of a song that Frank would proud of. It's too bad Frank didn't live long enough to enjoy iPods, you tube, and other media.

[@Magicomidubidubibum]

He would hate most of it now

[@nesseq]

I don't know about ipods and other gadgets but I know, that Zappa would be happy to see so many artists performing his music. From all genres. It's amazing. Btw, I love this OrkestrA.

[@samandor1]

William Caicedo He’d hate it, but have a good time making fun of it all, while blending in the latest from C-SPAN.

[@donaldwhittaker7987]

A dozen xylophones and everybody has sheet music. You don't see that every day. At least the Europeans remember quality from a great composer.

[@timoj24]

Donald Whittaker ... not all xylophones, looks like several marimbas too ... i had a person tell me that Franks music was “just stupid xylophone music” and I still jokingly call it that because it’s funny... and remember, he did start off as a percussionist ( drummer ) VERY early in his musical journey ... ah ... thank you Frank for all the years of pure enjoyment and yes it is awesome that these pieces will be played forever because they are SO beautiful...

[@kevincoffey6022]

I was lucky enough to see Frank play the drums with the Mothers in 1968n or 1969 in Central Park. @@timoj24

[@jaymlyon]

NICE COMBO OF MARIMBAS AND VIBRAPHONES. NO XYLOPHONES WERE HARMED IN THIS PRODUCTION.

[@SuperBd62]

good performance, deserves a better recording though.

[@BigWesLawns]

this has horns playing discordant tones and they really do the song justice. it's a hard one to re-do. nice attempt. this song really should have guitar, since it's about an imaginary guitar solo. don't you think(not an actual question). please do not respond to me. I do not care what you think.

[@gomezchristian9219]

Il peut pas faire le commentaire avant !🤨😏

[@miserablerhurensohn]

A brave attempt at a very emotional piece. Too bad those things just can't cry like a bending guitar string.

[@malgrava]

@3388Sammy >Enjoy NOPE.

[@asammler]

That unnecessary grace note -- I guess an F? -- before Zappa's high G# is _terrible_ . Like something a wav-to-midi converter would produce. Amazing how much damage one note can do.

[@scw3017]

And I thought he was going to do the Central Scrutinizer lines....who gives a fuck anyway?

[@kevincoffey6022]

Played a little too slow

[@goainge2]

Wrong groove. Awful.

[@Truffone]

Thanks