ZAPPA - Bolero

[@jeanharper9683]

Sometimes I feel my 68 years, and then I think about the time I saw Zappa in concert in my college years in Toronto. I'm young again!

[@fedoragibson3059]

I saw him in Ottawa

[@tomb5552]

I saw him in Seattle at the Edgewater Hotel, he was fishing out of his room window

[@raymondnavarro5100]

@@tomb5552 Fishing for mudsharks no doubt...

[@micheltremblaywebcellance9438]

3 shows in Ottawa 70s...

[@MsYablonsky]

You’re not old, you’re lucky. I wish I saw Z live and I envy you

[@comontoshi]

Holy shit ! Where’s this been hiding?! Frank puffing a smoke and that fucking trombone guy dancing . . . LMFAO!! 😳👏👏👍👍😂

[@thomaswalsh1715]

I was a 20 year old Marine in 1981, an d some cool dude from Nantucket, played Apostrophe, and acted out the music”And I pounced Again, boom boom”. As he stomped his feet, I became less square that day. Can you believe I was from NY and never heard of Bob Marley either. Tnx Mr Colin Keenan, I couldn’t go without FZ in my life since. 🤷‍♂️✌️🇺🇸

[@jeffreyp1855]

Semper Fidelis! 🫡

[@biankacosma]

Nothing wrong with never hearing of Bob Marley as long as you know Frank Zappa 😂

[@theholidaylady1]

Wow! 🎶 Bolero lends itself perfectly to Zappa's amazing arranging skills! I miss Frank. 🤗💖Bravo, Frank and orchestra! 💖🎶

[@andrewthomson137]

Yeh thats music magic!

[@michaelkottler]

Agreed.

[@postatility9703]

In the years since he left us,Zappa's importance continues to grow. There has never been anyone like him.

[@gianniscossa3548]

Agree, not yet. 🐿

[@marekwroblewski8794]

Znakomici instrumentaliści. Świetna partia puzonu, wspaniała marimba. No i ten niepowtarzalny cowbell... Cały utwór to po prostu bajka! Superwykonanie! Panie i Panowie a także dzieci: czapki z głów!!!

[@MarcosElMalo2]

This version of Bolero has the exactly right amount of cowbell.

[@rmoore2536]

Lol

[@ainobredtved3132]

You don't think it needs more cowbell? 😂

[@TheLeonarto]

so tired...

[@TheLeonarto]

this is Ravel's bolero...don't trivialize it

[@ainobredtved3132]

@@TheLeonarto So you have no humour ...

[@richardvolet3970]

Zappa makes Bolero sound like a Zappa composition. Bravo!

[@thomasromano9321]

Now, now, Maurice Ravel, don't turn over in your grave, it's Frank Zappa!

[@richardvolet3970]

@@thomasromano9321 LOL! RAvel would love it.

[@jasenwright1178]

I never tire of watching / listening to this! Pure brilliance--so Zappa!!

[@Diomede-Lefort]

I really wonder what Ravel would have thought of this.

[@thej3799]

I've seen the Houston symphony orchestra play Ravel and I've heard bolero by one of the most renowned orchestras in the United States I had absolutely no idea this existed and his fucking awesome

[@gianniscossa3548]

@@Diomede-Lefort Da grande musicista qual' era non potrbbe pensarne altro che bene. ☺

[@tomn9094]

Arguably the top 12 piece band ever? Few will ever challenge.

[@alanfranzen1029]

I wish I had seen FZ alive and in concert, yet another example of musical genius at work!!

[@carloslerma914]

Even years after Frank's departure, he never ceases to amaze me..keep up the great work so that we can explore his vast library of works Lots ❤️ to all involved

[@peteralexgoisl6520]

He is the genius magic perfect musician and i love his style

[@TheKwaze]

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[@bigdogbob845]

A true, never to be equaled, Musical Genius ! Frank was so underappreciated, he was so compulsively obsessed with perfection, he wrote Every Note, for Every Instrument, for Every Composition his band Ever Performed. I had the pleasure of meeting, and conversing with, the man once, early '80's, Mind Still Blown Away by his Presence !

[@jawadkazmi8856]

Not every note 🎵🎶 but pretty darn close. He allowed some good ideas to shine/slip through now and again.

[@Chris-zh5om]

Was nice or a dick?

[@tomstiel7576]

@@jawadkazmi8856 that is true,,,he enjoyed input

[@theholidaylady1]

I'm jealous that you got to meet Frank! I would have loved to have seen him and met him. I think that his conversation might have been over my head though, especially when I was young however, what a thrill it would have been for me! I'm happy for you!

[@antoinepetrov]

This video literally shows his band playing something not written by him, but by Ravel. But maybe you don't know that, because you talk about musical genius, but haven't heard of Ravel.

[@davidf.9763]

LOVE Bruce's little dance interpretation! - too kewl

[@chriskeller5113]

Beautiful. Piece lasts just long enough to smoke a cigarette. Zappa rules still

[@JamesWilson-vr3ql]

I've heard Jeff Beck. I've heard James Gang. But this, the best band you never heard of is absolutely the best outside of a symphony orchestra. Bravo!

[@felipemateus3088]

this was the best 6 minutes I have spent on youtube, I'm not lying

[@TheKwaze]

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[@alessandrorossini8704]

Many people here believe you, brother.

[@darijatole4585]

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[@TheKwaze]

@@darijatole4585 More what?

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[@chrisclark5239]

I'll bet all those kids that took band class in school never imagined they'd be playing Bolero with Frank Zappa...

[@coldsharkride]

I don't know how you could NOT like this. I've been listening to it for 20 years and to me, it's Bolero. And like a lot of FZ's music, these unique sounds have become dear friends, and these friends never let you down. I think it's beautiful.

[@zombywoof3308]

I had always liked Bolero, but after hearing Frank's version, all other's recordings seem to pale.

[@StillBillyD92]

What a beautiful way of conveying Zap magic. Very true.

[@absolutelypositively]

Thomas Schenden So agree with you. i find it hard to believe there were 13 thumbs down. How dare they!! if i....You make up the rest. 😎

[@andythomas706]

Frank's version is a very faithful trip through it. It's all in the rhythm! If you don't get it spot on, it's a shambles! To say that all other versions 'pale' is a tad over the top though!

[@andythomas706]

@Jason Voorhees If you say so. Though, they wouldn't be the first though would they?

[@pedroortega3888]

Que puedo decir de Zappa. Mi ídolo. Un genio musical. QEPD.

[@gianniscossa3548]

Hoy nos falta este hombre... w Zappa.

[@jonstein6868]

Only one word (well two..) F--king awesome! I had the good fortune to be introduced to Zappa's music as a teenager by a schoolfriend with more enlightened musical tastes and I've dipped into Franksworld now and again over the years. This performance is brilliant because it not only knocks all musical boundaries down but shows how you can bring new life, personality and humour even into classics. What a loss was Zappa's early demise for music and mankind. Still, Heaven's house band got one hell of a great composer/arranger/guitarist...

[@krl1965]

I was lucky enough to see him twice, the last time was as a double bill with the Jerry Garcia Band

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[@andrefrazao9245]

Smoking a cigarette and conducting at the same time is a totally different level

[@dunningkruger3774]

At 4:00, Frank unleashes Mariachi unto Ravel's Bolero. A statement not lost to this lifelong musician. Well done Frank. Bravo. I have several orchestral renditions of Bolero on my itunes and this one is my favorite.

[@dethengine]

One of my favorite songs and these guys did not disappoint.

[@antoinepetrov]

It's not a song, it's a composition

[@dethengine]

@@antoinepetrov​​⁠ No, it’s a song that I have on a several CDs and as digital song files on different personal devices that play songs.

[@antoinepetrov]

@@dethengine Do you mean Bolero by Maurice Ravel or Zappa's interpretation?

[@jasenwright1178]

My first encounter with Frank Zappa and the mothers was in the late 60's Unreal! Loved the guy ever since!

[@robkunkel8833]

😃😺👍🏼How very very impressive. Such a talent base. And Frank directs with a cigarette and a baton.

[@sergiobaldi7258]

FOREVER UNCLE FRANK !!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!

[@luisbritorocha4749]

I saw this alive in Seville in 1988. Zappa is my idol... he will always be remembered.

[@gregoryhussey6477]

Zappa's ability to make unlikely connections sound obvious is unparalleled genius

[@andrewcasey472]

4:15 Only Zappa would quote 'My Sharona' in a piece by Ravel!

[@richinoable]

Nice! I missed that befire now, thx!

[@phillytrue812]

I wish I saw that live but thankful I got to see this wonderful performance at all. Great brass section and excellent arrangement.

[@joncavanaugh9980]

An absolute gem. Thanks for posting.

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW Wonderful version of a classic tune by some fantastic musicians. From a 72yo Aussie fan.

[@nicolevanbesien194]

ZAPOLERO

[@Voyageur314]

Exactly! Frank could do it all!

[@Αντουαν264]

Hahahahaha bless you and gretings from GREECE

[@tomn9094]

I'm listening to this at 3am in my dairy barn the Holsteins are digging it .very few women on these fine music threads, look me up if your around Illinois for early am coffee I'd love to listen to Frank's exquisite music with more humans. but in the mean time I'll listen along with livestock,they seem to dig it

[@nowayout8773]

@@tomn9094 Zappa's creations are unbelievable. Bolero alla Zappa makes me happy. Definitely, passion, emotional feelings that I let flow.

[@BlackSmurfPunk]

I have seen this live in ´88 in Offenbach, Germany. One of the impressiveest moments of my life.

[@ВладимирРазмерийа]

Шикарно, спасибо большое за музыку и настроение

[@TheKwaze]

Добро пожаловать, рад, что вам понравилось!

[@mickdarabuka7778]

A 20th century genius honouring another 20th genius. Zappa was a dude of the highest order.

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[@duroxkilo]

mr Zappa was always on the assault, be it music, business, looks, morals, etc.. his shock therapy was not meant to destroy but educate and help. any interview with or about mr Zappa makes it clear that the man was a good honest human plus a talented hardworking perfectionist. what else is there to be? he and those around him spent a great deal of their lives perfecting their skills in communicating authentic information music wise. someone had to be the Zappa in a sea of bs - that we still swim in sometimes...

[@paulom.b.ch.]

Straight in real man!...

[@ponkusjr]

this makes me smile, what a genius

[@billycarter1430]

Had the good fortune to see and hear Frank Zappa at the Moore Theater in Seattle, this brings back memories of that time. Thank you.

[@bobwilliams4630]

Interesting that Ravel was very taken by jazz and became one of the few composers to incorporate sax into his works,boleo being a prime example,here we see the four major saxes interpreting his work with great feeling.Classics meets jazz meets pop?

[@rabeainmusic]

Frank Zappa, Ike Willis, Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Ed Mann, Bobby Martin, Bruce Fowler, Walt Fowler, Paul Carman, Albert Wing, Kurt McGettrick.

[@jackwyatt1218]

Zappa is an all time favorite of mine!

[@BirdYoumans]

Ravell: Help, I've been Zappanated! But, oooooo, I think I like it!!

[@TheKwaze]

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[@BirdYoumans]

@@TheKwaze As only he could imagine it. I got to replace Tom Fowler on Bass for about 3 months in 74 when he broke his finger on tour til the finger healed. A most unique experience. Recorded with him at Caribou ranch studio in Colorado. Experience of a lifetime for sure.

[@TheKwaze]

@@BirdYoumans I thought I recognized the name and great to hear from you. Considering your short spell with Zappa you are on quite a few albums, which is lucky for you and for Frank. Without looking I seem to remember that apart from bass guitar on several albums you are the rythm guitarist on the title track of Sleep Dirt, but I could be wrong?

[@luchocaceres746]

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[@MarcosElMalo2]

The thing is, you can become Zappanated without getting un-Raveled

[@g.g.g-888]

貴重な映像ありがとうございました。

[@ericw1969]

I can't possibly imagine another FZ, ever. His talent was that of the great masters. just contemporary.

[@TheKwaze]

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[@chutzpah157]

way to go Frank... classical music with a touch of Zappa. Impressive

[@eisenhertz]

There are still Zappa friends around,good to know!

[@erichoberg3502]

We are here.

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[@mewratchanee1028]

I was at Verve Records for the first recording 1966 of help I’m a Rock with Kim singing and Elliot on guitar and all the freaks dancing including Vito and his wife Sunshine . What a trip they were fantastic and our Manager Jim Demarco looked over at us and said This is the new phycodelic sound you guys need to learn...

[@luisalbertodiazyubero5382]

Magnífico. Mención aparte el personaje Zappa, fumando mientras dirige. Genio y figura!

[@Gurci28]

0:40

[@Gurci28]

5:35

[@paulmuellermann6704]

What a Genius, now i am a Zappanated Person. I have all songs of Zappa, i am a Zappanated person. Zappanate people :-)

[@TheKwaze]

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[@predragpavicevic216]

I would send this on some future Pioneer 3 space ship. The true piece of real humanity. And humor, of course. BRAVO ! And rest in piece, the great artist!

[@vesnavukovic8289]

👍👍👍

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[@predragpavicevic216]

@@TheKwaze done, long ago !

[@Kwazart]

@@predragpavicevic216 Thanks! If you have any requests that haven't already been done, let me know as it's about time for a new one.

[@jrboudreau]

May be the 97th time I’ve watched this. Or is it the 326th time.

[@Montyrico_Outdoors]

never knew this cover existed til now, but I desperately needed this

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Outstanding ! really miss Frank ...

[@zelinalangford571]

Superb performance

[@peterbeulke8082]

Absolutley fabulous the arrangement sounds are Zappa so distinctive

[@TheKwaze]

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[@ChristianJoannes]

I am a big fan of both Zappa and Ravel . Zappa was really inspired by Ravels’ music . Those who the fabulous concerto in G from Ravel will find that ´watermelon in Easter hay’ finds it’s sources in the adagio second movement of this concerto. Whilst I find the adaptation of the Bolero quite creative , my only criticism’ would that a fundamental aspect of this piece which is a nightmare for the orchestras is the dynamic progression from pp to ff is linear and progressive from bar 1 till the end and requires total control of dynamics with added instrument every sequence , whereby Frank Z’s adaptation doesn’t pay attention to dynamics and the extraordinary long crescendo( probably the longest in all classical music is lost. Don’t get me wrong Zappa’s aficionados I am a fan and can listen to roxy & elsewhere album in loop!

[@donrykena2656]

This is my Christmas song to all Merry Christmas.....love the Zappa

[@gianniscossa3548]

So "happy new year" ! 😁

[@Zappa818]

I like that he gives a lot of respect to the songs when he does covers. Even his lovely homage to June and Johnny Cash with with Ring of Fire. He does gives his heart even with covers

[@gianniscossa3548]

You' re right, like a true compositor do... Respect the writer and put his personal touch. 🤝

[@arteeconservazionepadell7170]

Zappa è la stella polare della grande creatività, geniale e pura! Io più lo ascolto e più mi rendo conto della sua grandezza, ogni volta scopro dettagli nuovi, cromatismi che affrescano i suoi capolavori e che li rendono incommensurabilmente eterni! Zappa ci manchi molto ❤❤❤❤❤

[@gianniscossa3548]

Più che d' accordo, iniziai ad ascoltare zappa nel 79/80 a circa 10 anni e a poco a poco mi sono accapparrato gran parte della sua opera, che invero è molto vasta. Sul CD con un buon impianto ed un' ottima resa acustica ci fa veramente godere ! 👍🏼🐿

[@robbdavies7749]

The piece is insanely brilliant ❤

[@maurizioaureliomischi9262]

Saw it in another concert of the same tour , in Genoa , Italy. Was fantastic..

[@maxl899]

I saw it in Florence. Just unbelievable

[@trixtaiko9046]

Thank you The Kwaze for sharing this respectful interpretation by the musicians and Zappa ! Awesome !

[@TheKwaze]

The Bolero track was taken off the cd after a short time, so no longer available. Of course it was also released as a single with Stairway to Heaven....oddly not a hit!

[@peterfitton4529]

For a while it was removed from European copies of the album. However, I recently bought the 2012 CD release of the album (to replace my cassette version of the original release) in the UK and it is on there.

[@iga279]

Fantastipastichef! Only Frank could do a thing like this! Bravoe!

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[@sergiobaldi7258]

MUSIC IS THE BEST !!!!! THANKS UNCLE FRANK!!!!!

[@dougquidam1258]

Brilliant rendition of this composition. "The modern day composer refuses to die"- Edgar Varese. Zappa is one of the few musicians worthy of the title musical genius.

[@glorianolasco7729]

Le quedó como cumbia

[@glorianolasco7729]

Parece un bolero satírico

[@gianniscossa3548]

@@glorianolasco7729 pues es propriamènte asì.

[@manutopia61]

Always a pleasure to see Zappa stills alive.

[@nadiadima9449]

Wonderful, I am yet to listen to any version of Bolero that I genuinely dislike.

[@michaelrigby396]

About a minute into this, I realized this was sounding so lighthearted and full of fun, as if Nino Rota had collaborated on the arrangement. Just brilliant!

[@TheKwaze]

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[@steveford8999]

Frank's musicians were absolutely amazing.

[@astentroy]

I love Zappa.

[@arturcoutinho3034]

It's a really Zappa Bolero Great Orchester.Thank you Mr rest in Peace

[@josephscionti4680]

Smashing performance!! Pure genius! There will never be another Frank Zappa!

[@JackfromSaginaw]

Like walking into a bar drunk or completely stoned, your horse parked outside, leaning, just as you were leaning when you offloaded. This is how we hear in where I live. The great and mighty hear it differently. And of course, they dress for the occasion differently than I. Oooh, this is so regal in my mind!!!

[@markw1354]

Frank was the American master of composition & arrangement !!! R.I.P. FZ !!!

[@jacquesgarcia4196]

we saw this concert in Bourges in 1988 really splendid moment

[@joaquinzurita4477]

Zappa domina todos los palos. Es el mayor genio musical de finales del siglo XX. Será recordado a la altura que merece.

[@gianniscossa3548]

Segùro que si ! 🤝

[@StillBillyD92]

As a younger Zap fan......... I believe that this is magic at his disposal. I love it, light a cigarette Every time I hear this..... Just for Frank......

[@fungiformenow]

I had breakfast in Burbank many years ago with the great man - a fascinating character. He was a great advocate of moleskin pants and he talked about it so persuasively I’ve been wearing them ever since. Thank you, Frank.

[@peopleunite78]

This is the genius of Zappa R.I.H.P. rest in heavenly peace ✌

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[@doctorhemp436]

I saw him 1988, maybe at his last Rock-concert,(= shortly, one of the...;), in Germany, Fürth. It was my best concert EVER❤ The Fowler- brothers and some other good musicans plays with him! I stay 5 meter, before the MASTER, with eleven other GREAT musicans!!! I never forget🎸🎤 🎸🎻🎺🎺🎷🥁🎹🥁🪕🪘

[@j.dragon651]

This is the best version I have ever heard and I have heard many of them.

[@dwdavis5977]

Well that was a bit of fun now wasn't it?!

[@TheKwaze]

Aye twas..

[@estroncio1959]

thanks for posting this! I WAS THERE, palau dels esports, May 17, 1988. This was the grand finale!

[@timbrady6473]

This has to be the most interesting performance of Bolero that I have ever seen and heard , wish it was longer.

[@gianniscossa3548]

Just the time fo one cigarette... 😇

[@markchristopher9691]

Unfrickinbelievable!

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[@markchristopher9691]

@@TheKwaze thx

[@deirdremoore9220]

Fabulous! Sure miss you, Frank.

[@wendybutler6725]

Fantastico

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[@fnbworld5177]

Amazing as always the finest modern composer nonpareil.

[@CrimsongKing]

Thank god, Frank zappa has existed and left us all this gold... that no one else can do.....

[@phyllisspearman238]

I've heard Bolero, but this is a nice take on it. The cigarette is a nice addition too....ha ha

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[@RalphSantospercussion]

Pretty good edit with the concert intro joined to the last track (Bolero) and live sound very good mixed up. Thanks, so much. Regards!

[@TheKwaze]

You are welcome - actually there is now a much better quality video version on youtube with a decent original sound worth watching. I used the cd version as the sound on the original video was terrible back then.

[@robertcampbell8027]

This was a joy. The uniqueness of Zappa’s creativity overlaying a classic piece. It’s so Zappa, yet it’s a legit interpretation of Ravell. It also demonstrated the musical talent of Zappa’s troupe. It had to be a kick for them to be having such fun with what is traditionally a serious chunk of music.

[@TheKwaze]

It is a great interpretation of Bolero, not Ravels though as he didn't write the ditty, so technically it should be called "Zappas Bolero" I have a few other unique Zappa interpretations of classics by Stravinski and a couple of others on my channel if you care to subscribe.

[@CarlosMettal69]

Insuperável criatividade!👍😉

[@thetigerstripes]

Zappa Rules !!! Been a fan since 1968...

[@BlindManBert]

On the live double album “The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life” there are severalcover tunes including my three favorites: Purple Haze, Ring of Fire, Stairway to Heaven, and of course his wonderful arrangement/scrambling of Ravel’s Bolero seen there.

[@tlou8736]

Blind Man Bert His covers of Purple Haze and Sunshine of Your Love are better than the originals imho

[@paulogongora3371]

Beautiful. Paulo from Brazil.

[@irenevroon8995]

It's great!!!! I was there at his last show in Rotterdam and will never forget it! Framed the poster of his show and still love it!