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Bass legend Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, etc) reflects on Fripp, John Lennon, near-misses with Zappa, Pink Floyd, and life on the road. new Stick Men album "Let's Thrak Again" available here Topics Include: Scheduling chaos / Ron Carter Stickmen's "Let's Thrack Again" reworks a King Crimson rhythm concept Tony defines "thracking" — playing five against seven simultaneously Robert Fripp names complex King Crimson riffs with odd phrases Tony rarely forgets bass parts, even decades later Simple transitions, not hard parts, cause live disasters Upcoming Beat tour features Zappa alumni, except Tony Tony's first NYC band included ex-Mothers of Invention members Peter Gabriel froze onstage during a hostile Zappa co-bill Tony regrets missing a Herbie Hancock/Joni Mitchell session He also turned down touring with Pink Floyd David Gilmour flew in unannounced for a Les Paul tribute Radio Registry once dispatched interchangeable NYC session bassists fast Tony preferred live touring over endless studio session work He's a self-described "road dog" still touring at his age Off-stage, Tony writes memoirs, poetry, and takes photographs He owns many basses but doesn't consider himself a collector Discipline started as a side project before becoming King Crimson Tony chose the Chapman stick over bass in that first rehearsal Fripp lets players interpret parts; Gabriel invents wild new techniques Peter Gabriel suggested cymbals on fingers, inspiring "funk fingers" Tony isn't certain whether "Blood of Eden" used fretless bass He senses a song's emotion before lyrics are finished Tony learned King Crimson disbanded from a stranger at the opera He never actually felt Thrak function as a "double trio" No Australian dates planned yet, though he'd love to visit King Crimson's future depends entirely on Robert Fripp's instincts Aging has slowed his technical dexterity, but not memory He recalls John Lennon's advice: "don't play too many notes" High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Matt Beck taught himself guitar strung upside down and backwards and has never once found a reason to stop. He joins you this week from the pit of The Outsiders, where he’s played since opening night three years ago, and from a July that had him running Jon Anderson, the B-52’s, and Matchbox Twenty in the same month: seventies, eighties, and nineties, back to back to back. You’ll hear why a guitar player who can actually read on a staff gets calls other players never see, how orchestrators bury Easter eggs in a score, what it does to a band when the pit is closed and the audience only sees you on camera at the curtain call, and why the plight of the freelancer always comes down to the same thing: your calendar, and what you said yes to eight months ago. Then it’s the road stories. Matt traces twenty-three years with Matchbox Twenty back to a Lisa Loeb tour with Dweezil Zappa standing next to him, and the Zappa family connection that put his name in the right room. He talks about building parts alongside Bono and The Edge for the Spider-Man musical, writing live arrangements for Rod Stewart, and finally getting Sugarjar out the door with Richard Hammond and Sammy Merendino. You’ll also get a Matchbox soundcheck shut down by something nesting in the rafters, three cups of hotel cocoa and a green tartan suit that taught Matt everything he needed to know about a pre-show routine, and the discipline underneath all of it: on Band Geeks off-days, he ran the entire Jon Anderson show every single morning. Always be performing and, as Matt adds on his way out, always be practicing. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 547 – Monday, August 17th, 2026 August 17th: Black Cat Appreciation Day Guest co-host: Matt Beck 00:03:48 Musicals trying to make it on to Broadway 00:04:50 Theater work in NYC Playing, orchestrating “Play like Steve Gadd” “Play like Steve Vai” “A la Larry Campbell” 00:09:45 Acknowledging the band 00:11:56 Reading guitar on staff music 00:14:36 Knowing your castmates 00:15:59 Managing the schedules of multiple projects Going from Jon Anderson to B-52’s to Matchbox Twenty…in a month! 00:22:07 Logistics of travel on gig day 00:24:37 Matchbox Twenty…23 years! Got the call for…Lisa Loeb, alongside Dweezil Zappa. And the Zappa family connection delivers, along with great networking. 00:30:38 Studio vs. Live 00:32:28 SPONSOR: Claude.ai – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today, which includes access to Claude Cowork, too, when you visit https://Claude.ai/giggab 00:34:15 Working with Bono and Edge on the Spiderman Musical Creating those signature moments 00:35:32 Live arrangements with Rod Stewart 00:37:03 Creative collaboration is the key 00:38:06 Playing in original bands as an informative piece of the career 00:39:27 Learning how to be in a band 00:40:24 Sugarjar, Matt’s 3 piece band Richard Hammond Sammy Merendino 00:42:30 Learn to play every style authentically And play with as many people as you can. Diversify! 00:45:01 Growing up with professional musician parents 00:47:09 The risk of a day job 00:48:21 As if a swarm of bees 00:50:44 Slipping through the crowd in a green suit! 00:54:47 Pre-show routines and biological imperative 00:57:30 “If You’re Gone” – matchbox twenty Dave says: Yes, I know… “When I am Gone” is a similarly tear-jerking Bitter Pill song 01:02:08 Band Geeks and Jon Anderson…and Matt Beck Off-day routine: run the show 01:11:15 Gig Gab 547 Outtro Follow Matt Beck IG: mattbecktwenty Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Matt Beck on Matchbox Twenty, The Outsiders, & Hot Cocoa and a Green Tartan Suit – Gig Gab 547 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Con Enrico Iorio, penna metal, dovevamo fare il punto sulle solite cose e invece siamo finiti a parlare di Zappa, gli Europe, la qualità della stampa metal e mille altre cose.
In this intriguing replay episode, we welcome writer, actress, comedian, artist, podcaster, and author of the deeply personal memoir Earth to Moon, Moon Unit Zappa. Moon shares what it was really like growing up as the daughter of legendary musician Frank Zappa and Gail Zappa, revealing a childhood marked by emotional neglect, family dysfunction, fame, resilience, and ultimately, healing. Moon explains that writing Earth to Moon became an act of survival after her mother's death in 2015 forced her to reevaluate everything she believed about family, trust, loyalty, and love. Drawing from journals she had kept throughout her life, she revisits defining moments that shaped her identity while reclaiming the phrase "Earth to Moon" (once used by her mother as criticism) as a symbol of finally telling her own story from her perspective. The conversation explores Moon's complicated relationship with both parents. She shares how she idolized Frank Zappa while longing for his attention during his years of constant touring. Listeners hear the touching story behind the creation of the iconic hit "Valley Girl," which began with a note Moon slipped under her father's studio door asking if they could collaborate. What she thought was simply a fun father-daughter recording session unexpectedly became a cultural phenomenon that launched her into the spotlight while creating new tensions within her family. Moon also reflects on growing up with a mother she describes as emotionally difficult to please. She discusses years spent believing she was somehow responsible for their fractured relationship before eventually accepting, through therapy, yoga, and years of personal work, that some relationships cannot be repaired by one person alone. Looking back, she wonders whether her mother may have struggled with undiagnosed mental health or neurodivergent challenges, while acknowledging that she can never know for certain. Throughout the interview, Moon candidly discusses the lasting impact of emotional neglect, perfectionism, hypervigilance, and low self-worth. Despite public perceptions that she was effortlessly cool during the height of her fame, she reveals the insecurities that accompanied growing up in an emotionally unpredictable household. She shares the "kid math" she unconsciously performed, believing that if her father devoted time to people he claimed meant nothing to him instead of spending time with her, then she must somehow matter even less. The discussion also examines several painful moments detailed in Earth to Moon, including her mother's controlling influence over her early acting career, pressure to leave home while still a teenager, financial demands placed upon her as a young adult, and the emotional toll of constantly seeking approval that never seemed to come. One of the most moving parts of the conversation centers on grief and forgiveness. Moon recounts learning that her father, after being diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer, was unwilling or unable to have the heartfelt conversations she desperately hoped would bring closure. Years later, when Gail became terminally ill, Moon chose compassion over confrontation, offering forgiveness before discovering difficult truths about her mother's handling of Frank Zappa's estate and final wishes. She openly discusses the complicated legal disputes surrounding the Zappa family estate, emphasizing that the deepest wounds were never about money but about feeling excluded from her father's legacy and emotionally devalued by those closest to her. Moon reflects on how each of her siblings experienced a different version of their parents, illustrating how birth order, family dynamics, and changing circumstances shape childhood in unique ways. She explains that while the legal battles fractured family relationships, writing Earth to Moon allowed her to process those experiences without turning the memoir into an exercise in blame. She reveals that her earliest draft was fueled by anger before she intentionally rewrote the book with greater compassion, humor, and understanding. The conversation concludes with Moon's reflections on marriage, parenting, and breaking generational cycles. She candidly admits she entered adulthood without healthy relationship models but became determined to create something different for her own child. Through parenting research, emotional honesty, and open communication, she has embraced opportunities to apologize, grow, and model the kind of unconditional love she longed for as a child. For Moon, parenting has become proof that family patterns do not have to be repeated. Whether you're a longtime Frank Zappa fan, interested in celebrity memoirs, or navigating your own family relationships, Moon Unit Zappa's story offers powerful insights into healing from the past while creating a healthier future.
"If no one knows who you are, nothing good can come from that." – Joe ZappaDaniel and James sit down with Joe Zappa, founder of Sharp Pen Media, a communications agency built entirely for ad tech. At just 31, Joe has become one of the most visible people in the ad tech world across X, LinkedIn, two podcasts, and a newsletter. His core thesis? Most B2B companies and CEOs are completely invisible, and that invisibility is far more dangerous than saying the wrong thing. Joe built his entire business by putting himself out there, and in this episode he lays out exactly how anyone can do the same.Joe gives a 30 day strategy to make a big impact, explains why comms teams are often the biggest blockers, how Terence Kawaja says invisible founders are killing their own exit multiples, and why Brian Chesky's AI-generated X thread is a cautionary tale for executives who outsource their voice. Joe lays it all out in this episode and the bar is so low that just showing up consistently puts you ahead of 90% of B2B.Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible:AdQuick – Making OOH advertising as easy to plan, buy, and measure as digital. adquick.comThrad.ai — Building the advertising infrastructure for AI. thrad.aibeehiiv — The all-in-one platform for newsletters, websites, and every tool you need to grow and earn. beehiiv.comThe Farm — Fraction commercial legal with an in-house approach to outside counsel. thefarmllp.comSTAY CONNECTEDJames on Twitter & LinkedIn – /jamesborowDaniel on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok – /danieldrugerSubscribe & leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
The Mothers Of Invention- Paralipomeni Della Batracomiomachia Paris- 1970The December 1970 Paris gig was a standout date during their European tour. The setlist included iconic Zappa tracks and heavy improvisations like "Dog Breath," "A Pound for a Brown on the Bus," and "Call Any Vegetable". The band featured an incredible lineup that included:Frank Zappa (Guitar/Vocals)Mark Volman & Howard Kaylan (better known as Flo & Eddie)Ian Underwood (Keyboards/Woodwinds)Jeff Simmons (Bass)Aynsley Dunbar (Drums)Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention performed this legendary concert at the Gaumont-Palace in Paris, France on December 15, 1970. The show famously featured renowned French jazz violinist Jean-Luc PontyBatracomiomachia: Translates from Ancient Greek as the "Battle of the Frogs and Mice" (a classical comic epic parodying the Iliad).Paralipomeni: An Italian term for an appendix, sequel, or "things left out". The Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi wrote a famous satirical continuation titled Paralipomeni della Batracomiomachia in 1831.1 | | Penis Dimention | 11:262 | | The Air | 3:533 | | The Dog Breath / Mother People | 4:234 | | You Didn't Try To Call Me | 3:345 | | King Kong | 32:416 | | Who Are The Brain Police? | 6:32
In this Record of the Week, John and Stewart dig into "Peaches en Regalia" by Frank Zappa, the opening track from his 1969 masterpiece Hot Rats. They break down the recording techniques Zappa used across the album and how those techniques shaped one of the most celebrated instrumentals in rock history. Along the way, John shares his own story of accidentally reinventing the same trick decades later, and why Hot Rats still sounds like nothing else ever made.
This week's penalty shoot-out of news sorts the surefire hits from the over-the-bar misses. That final score again … … what Morrissey's only gone and done now … when your logo's worth than your songs … Taylor Swift's wedding and how Sly Stone got there first … do musicians care about awards?… Divine Comedy, Jonathan Richman, Fountains of Wayne, Zappa: why are ‘humorous' records so divisive?… happy 200th birthday Stephen Foster, the man who invented the pop song!… and cover versions of his songs you'll know - Hard Times Come Again No More (Dylan, Springsteen, Emmylou Harris), Beautiful Dreamer (the Beatles), My Old Kentucky Home (Randy Newman), Oh Susannah (James Taylor), Camptown Races and many more … why comic actors are funnier on TV than in films … the delicious melancholy of songs about going home … when did musicians ‘go pro'? Did the Clash or the Faces consider themselves ‘professionals'?… Oasis, New Order, the Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Corrie, Man City/Man U, the Smiths: why is Manchester Feud Central? … plus Margot, Jerry & the take-away curry, and birthday guest Guy Constant.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's penalty shoot-out of news sorts the surefire hits from the over-the-bar misses. That final score again … … what Morrissey's only gone and done now … when your logo's worth than your songs … Taylor Swift's wedding and how Sly Stone got there first … do musicians care about awards?… Divine Comedy, Jonathan Richman, Fountains of Wayne, Zappa: why are ‘humorous' records so divisive?… happy 200th birthday Stephen Foster, the man who invented the pop song!… and cover versions of his songs you'll know - Hard Times Come Again No More (Dylan, Springsteen, Emmylou Harris), Beautiful Dreamer (the Beatles), My Old Kentucky Home (Randy Newman), Oh Susannah (James Taylor), Camptown Races and many more … why comic actors are funnier on TV than in films … the delicious melancholy of songs about going home … when did musicians ‘go pro'? Did the Clash or the Faces consider themselves ‘professionals'?… Oasis, New Order, the Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Corrie, Man City/Man U, the Smiths: why is Manchester Feud Central? … plus Margot, Jerry & the take-away curry, and birthday guest Guy Constant.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's penalty shoot-out of news sorts the surefire hits from the over-the-bar misses. That final score again … … what Morrissey's only gone and done now … when your logo's worth than your songs … Taylor Swift's wedding and how Sly Stone got there first … do musicians care about awards?… Divine Comedy, Jonathan Richman, Fountains of Wayne, Zappa: why are ‘humorous' records so divisive?… happy 200th birthday Stephen Foster, the man who invented the pop song!… and cover versions of his songs you'll know - Hard Times Come Again No More (Dylan, Springsteen, Emmylou Harris), Beautiful Dreamer (the Beatles), My Old Kentucky Home (Randy Newman), Oh Susannah (James Taylor), Camptown Races and many more … why comic actors are funnier on TV than in films … the delicious melancholy of songs about going home … when did musicians ‘go pro'? Did the Clash or the Faces consider themselves ‘professionals'?… Oasis, New Order, the Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Corrie, Man City/Man U, the Smiths: why is Manchester Feud Central? … plus Margot, Jerry & the take-away curry, and birthday guest Guy Constant.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actress, singer and author Moon Unit Zappa joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Martin Rössel, känd från Dom Dummaste och flera soloplattor, gästar DJ50:- för att snacka om om krig, kabaret, Kristus, klassisk skräckmusik samt hur skadad man blir av att se Zappa som nioåring.
Welcome to the final chapter of Truckin' Through Time, our six-part chronological journey through the music, history, and lived culture of the Grateful Dead. This episode carries extra emotional weight as we pull into the era I lived through firsthand.This isn't a textbook summary; it's a memory of sleeping in beat-up cars, trading tapes in the rain, and chasing the magic across giant stadium floors. We are diving into the beautiful, bittersweet final years of the band, balancing the incredible highs of the Bruce Hornsby era with the growing shadows of loss and physical strain that eventually brought the 30-year trip to a quiet, reflective close.Send Me A MessageThis episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Tales From The Lotwill@talesfromthelot.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthelotYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthelotSupport the show
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Welcome back to Truckin' Through Time, our six-part chronological journey through the history, music, and lived experience of the Grateful Dead. In this episode, we pull straight into the absolute whirlwind of 1985 to 1989—the era where the Deadhead universe experienced its ultimate expansion.Your host, Will, tackles the late eighties with total honesty. This is the era of the great health scare, Jerry's miraculous comeback, and the massive cultural shift that occurred when the mainstream finally caught up to the scene. We are diving deep into the tension between old-school "Tour Rats" and the new wave of "Touchheads" who flooded the stadiums after MTV put the band on heavy rotation.Grab a cold one, fire up a crisp '89 soundboard, and let's talk about the years where the secret got out and the parking lot became the center of the world. Send Me A MessageThis episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Tales From The Lotwill@talesfromthelot.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthelotYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthelotSupport the show
Welcome back to Tales From The Lot and Part 4 of our 6-part series, Truckin' Through Time. Today, we are pulling into the early 1980s—covering the grit, the gear, and the massive cultural shift of 1980 to 1984.A lot of casual listeners skip over the early '80s, but for true Deadheads, this is the era where the walls of our traveling city were officially built. Your host, Will takes you inside the years where the band traded their cowboy hats for synthesizers, Brent Mydland officially became the "secret sauce," and the parking lot evolved into a highly organized, migratory society.Send Me A MessageThis episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Tales From The Lotwill@talesfromthelot.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthelotYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthelotSupport the show
The Dead took a break in 1975, which in Deadhead terms means everyone just got louder about them in their absence."Welcome back to Truckin' Through Time, our six-part chronological journey through the history, music, and lived experience of the Grateful Dead. In this episode, we tackle 1975 to 1979—the crucial half-decade where the "culture" officially became the "community."Your host, Will, shifts the spotlight to the asphalt. This episode is all about how the fanbase transformed into a self-sustaining nation with its own economy, postal system, and unwritten laws while navigating the band's mid-70s hiatus and triumphant return.Put on your favorite '77 soundboard, check the flip side of your tape, and let's talk about the era where the lot became a home.Connect with Tales From The Lot:Follow us on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss Part 4 (1980–1984).Got a story from the lot? Drop us a line or find us on social media.Keep your tires aired up. See you at the next show.Send Me A MessageThis episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Tales From The Lotwill@talesfromthelot.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthelotYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthelotSupport the show
We kick off with News with Nick! D4VD is getting pulled from streaming services following gruesome murder charges, Kanye owes some royalties, and Weird Al is coming to Broadway. Plus, Nick did his homework and discusses his thoughts on Heavy Metal Parking Lot and updates the guys on his Sopranos progress.Song: Frank Zappa - “Joe's Garage”Next, Greg brings us a Three for Thursday. We listen to Nels Cline's blazing solo on a Wilco track, dig into a Bruce Hornsby classic, and close with some classic Aphex Twin.Songs:Wilco - “Side with the Seeds”Bruce Hornsby - “The Way It Is (Live - 1998/99)”Aphex Twin - “T69 Collapse”We end the show with a hot bowl of Jay's Jambalaya. Ike Willis was a staple of Frank Zappa's ensemble from 1979 until Zappa's final tour in 1988. A versatile guitarist and vocalist, we listen to some of his notable contributions to the Zappa discography. Willis passed last week at the age of 70. Next, we learn about Fender's desperate attempt to prevent other guitar manufacturers' from building ‘S' shaped guitars, despite losing a patent case in the U.S. years ago. Finally, Jay brings us up to speed on his trip to LA.Song: Frank Zappa - “Outside Now (Live)”
Welcome back to Truckin' Through Time, our six-part chronological journey through the history, music, and mythology of the Grateful Dead. In this episode, we are pulling up to what many heads consider sacred territory: 1970 to 1974.We look at the massive pivot where the band traded psychedelic feedback loops for acoustic guitars and timeless American myths. This is the era where the Grateful Dead stopped being just a local San Francisco trip and started inventing the road as they drove it.In this episode, we're talking:The Americana Blueprint: How the band dropped Workingman's Dead and American Beauty in the same calendar year and redefined their entire identity.The Keith & Donna Transition: Shifting to a leaner, jazzier, single-drummer lineup after Mickey's departure, and the arrival of the Godchauxs.Saying Goodbye to Pigpen: The heartbreak of losing the band's original soul, and how they found the strength to keep moving forward.Europe '72 Mythology: Why this legendary tour remains the gold standard for live improvisation.Going Independent: The chaotic birth of Grateful Dead Records and the sonic ambition behind Wake of the Flood.The Wall of Sound: The 75-ton, 600-speaker, bank-account-crushing monster of a PA system that defined 1974 before the band finally called a "hiatus."Connect with Tales From The Lot:Follow us on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss Part 3 (1975–1979).Got a story from the lot? Drop us a line or find us on social media.Stay kind, family. See you down the road.Send Me A MessageThis episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Tales From The Lotwill@talesfromthelot.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthelotYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthelotSupport the show
Truckin' Through Time (Part 1): The Primal Years (1965–1969)"The Warlocks, soon to be the Grateful Dead, were mostly just trying to make sure the floor didn't swallow them whole."Welcome to the series premiere of Truckin' Through Time, a special six-part deep dive into the 30-year odyssey of the Grateful Dead. In this kickoff episode, we're heading back to where the sidewalk ends and the trip begins: 1965 to 1969.This isn't a dry history lecture—it's a storyteller's look at how a rag-tag group of bluegrass nerds and blues junkies accidentally invented a counterculture.In this episode, we're talking:The Mother McCree Roots: From kazoos and washboards to plugging in as The Warlocks.The Acid Test DNA: How Ken Kesey's neon-drenched chaos taught the band to "play the room" instead of just playing songs.710 Ashbury & The Haight: Living the communal dream (and the reality of the Summer of Love).The Sonic Leap: The transition from garage-rock blues to the heavy, improvisational weight of Anthem of the Sun and Live/Dead.The Birth of the Lot: How the very first traveling fans began to form a community before "Deadhead" was even a word.Whether you're a seasoned veteran with a closet full of Maxell tapes or a newcomer wondering why your uncle still wears tie-dye in his 60s, this episode lays the foundation for the long, strange trip to come.Connect with Tales From The Lot:Follow us on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss Part 2 (1970–1974).Got a story from the lot? Drop us a line or find us on social media.Send Me A MessageThis episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more. All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Tales From The Lotwill@talesfromthelot.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthelotYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthelotSupport the show
Zašto je Viktor platio neverovatnih 300 evra za rani pristup seriji "Senke nad Balkanom 3" i šta se desi kada čovek sa najlepšim glasom Jugoslavije, Igor Brakus i polovina @ObneobRadio ,donese preporuke za najdepresivnije serije na Balkanu? U 79. epizodi Njuz POPkasta donosimo vam ultimativne filmske (muzičke i književne) preporuke! Od maestralne i mračne Pejakovićeve trilogije "Meso, Kosti, Koža", preko novog SF hita "Hail Mary" sa Rajanom Goslingom i brutalnog filma Park Čan Vuka, pa sve do skandala zvanog "Beogradsko poselo na Zappa barci"! Igor Brakus objašnjava zašto nije pročitao knjigu od 12. godine, dok vas mi učimo kako da postanete milioneri preko Indeks fondova. Obavezno ostavite lajk i napišite u komentarima - koja domaća serija je po vama najmračnija?
Joe Zappa, Founder and CEO of Sharp Pen Media, joins the AdTechGod Pod to break down how modern media has shifted power from institutions to individuals and why executives must become evangelists for their own brands. From building in public to leveraging social platforms effectively, Joe shares how CEOs and industry leaders can drive awareness, generate inbound leads, and shape narratives in today's ad tech landscape. The conversation also explores AI in content creation, the rise of commerce media, and where the industry is heading next. Takeaways - Power in media has shifted from institutions to individuals - CEOs should act as chief evangelists for their companies - A consistent narrative is key to effective personal branding - Sharing insights builds trust more than self-promotion - Social media drives inbound leads when used authentically - AI is a tool, but human input is essential - Commerce media, AI, and CTV are key industry trends - Differentiation comes from people as much as products Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joe Zappa and Sharp Pen Media 01:10 Joe's background and founding his company 02:00 The shift from institutions to individuals 03:40 Why executive evangelism works 05:00 Building a strong brand narrative 06:00 Social media as a growth engine 08:00 Personal vs professional content strategy 09:30 Traditional PR vs modern communication 11:00 Differentiation in ad tech 12:40 AI content: value vs “AI slop.” 15:30 Trends: CTV, AI, and commerce media 17:20 Joe's business growth and future focus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Be glad for the pod has no ending! Now in our 20th year and, this week, ruminating fondly on the following … … the “underhand” selling of Geese … Morrissey's absurd whinge about the Salford Lads Club photo … Jay Leno's $50 ruse to get comedy gigs … when bands “didn't even know what a hotel was” … radio sessions in Andy Kershaw's flat … what's the point of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? … when has any aspect of the entertainment business EVER been “fair”? … “Four eyes, one vision!” Elvis Costello busking in Park Lane … the great Supremes records after Diana Ross … Focus, 10cc, Devo, Zappa, the Shadows and other musical dead-ends ... Ronnie Wood and … Beverley Knight? …. “Shove off, Phil Collins! And have you got your Barley Sugars?” … and birthday guest Stephen Lambe about why Focus are largely forgotten.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Be glad for the pod has no ending! Now in our 20th year and, this week, ruminating fondly on the following … … the “underhand” selling of Geese … Morrissey's absurd whinge about the Salford Lads Club photo … Jay Leno's $50 ruse to get comedy gigs … when bands “didn't even know what a hotel was” … radio sessions in Andy Kershaw's flat … what's the point of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? … when has any aspect of the entertainment business EVER been “fair”? … “Four eyes, one vision!” Elvis Costello busking in Park Lane … the great Supremes records after Diana Ross … Focus, 10cc, Devo, Zappa, the Shadows and other musical dead-ends ... Ronnie Wood and … Beverley Knight? …. “Shove off, Phil Collins! And have you got your Barley Sugars?” … and birthday guest Stephen Lambe about why Focus are largely forgotten.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Be glad for the pod has no ending! Now in our 20th year and, this week, ruminating fondly on the following … … the “underhand” selling of Geese … Morrissey's absurd whinge about the Salford Lads Club photo … Jay Leno's $50 ruse to get comedy gigs … when bands “didn't even know what a hotel was” … radio sessions in Andy Kershaw's flat … what's the point of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? … when has any aspect of the entertainment business EVER been “fair”? … “Four eyes, one vision!” Elvis Costello busking in Park Lane … the great Supremes records after Diana Ross … Focus, 10cc, Devo, Zappa, the Shadows and other musical dead-ends ... Ronnie Wood and … Beverley Knight? …. “Shove off, Phil Collins! And have you got your Barley Sugars?” … and birthday guest Stephen Lambe about why Focus are largely forgotten.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 97: Gershwin Prize Winner! Winner, Winner, Got A Spinner! March 30, 2026 From May 2024: The aging process on humans is real. What we do and don't do may play a big part in how that process affects us or not. The vinyl LPs of that era and the new ones being purchased today will last a lot longer than the color in our hair or our smooth and youthful skin. All I'm saying is that the age of rock is so wide and varied, from Elvis to Zappa, we have a lot of ground to cover in these short one-hour shows. And, who knows, maybe listening to the music of our youth may give a moment in time when we can enjoy those times or not. Admit it, it wasn't all bad. If you have some input, like my friend, Puh-mella did, let me know your taste in music, who/what/when. Email all your comments to me at TalesVinylTells@gmail.com. There are many ways to hear these great tunes: Live on RadioFreeNashville.org Wednesdays at 5 pm Central time, all the podcasts of the radio program(many times extended versions) can be listened to anytime, anywhere at StudioMillsWellness.com/tales-vinyl-tells, on podbean.com, iHeart podcasts, Player FM podcasts, Listen Notes podcasts and many other podcast places. PLAYLIST: 97.1 Rhapsody in Blue-Gershwin/ Bela Fleck 97.2 60 Years On-Elton John 97.3 Come Down in Time-Sting 97.4 Madman Across The Water-Elton John 97.5 Happy House-Shuggie Otis 97.6 Strawberry Letter 23-Shuggie Otis 97.7 Closer to the Ground-Joy of Cooking 97.8 JIMJAM-Powderfinger-Neil Young & Crazy Horse 97.9 Heart of Rock and Roll-Huey Lewis & The News 97.10 Perfect World-Huey Lewis & The News 97.11 Jacob's Ladder-Bruce Hornsby & The Range 97.12 Ain't No Sunshine-Bill Withers
Whooping, whistling, punching the air, standing on the arm-rests and generally adding our voice to the sound of the crowd this week involves … … the creepy way Google eavesdrops our conversations … the cleverly positioned “secret” on McCartney's new album … why a knackered piano made Keith Jarrett's Cologne Concert a success … Daryl Hannah, Mick McCarthy, Ray Manzarek: people who hated the way they were played in biopics … Pectoralz? The Rain? Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem? Abandoned band names moratorium … how movies are still revolve around white-hat heroes and black-hat villains … “Festival Seating” and the days when suffering was part of the entertainment … why Zappa thought bands exploited live audiences … “Jackson Browne In Concert”: when going to gigs was like going to the movies … plus Blink 182, Big Audio Dynamite and the days when the Marquee had two front rows of plastic seating.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whooping, whistling, punching the air, standing on the arm-rests and generally adding our voice to the sound of the crowd this week involves … … the creepy way Google eavesdrops our conversations … the cleverly positioned “secret” on McCartney's new album … why a knackered piano made Keith Jarrett's Cologne Concert a success … Daryl Hannah, Mick McCarthy, Ray Manzarek: people who hated the way they were played in biopics … Pectoralz? The Rain? Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem? Abandoned band names moratorium … how movies are still revolve around white-hat heroes and black-hat villains … “Festival Seating” and the days when suffering was part of the entertainment … why Zappa thought bands exploited live audiences … “Jackson Browne In Concert”: when going to gigs was like going to the movies … plus Blink 182, Big Audio Dynamite and the days when the Marquee had two front rows of plastic seating.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whooping, whistling, punching the air, standing on the arm-rests and generally adding our voice to the sound of the crowd this week involves … … the creepy way Google eavesdrops our conversations … the cleverly positioned “secret” on McCartney's new album … why a knackered piano made Keith Jarrett's Cologne Concert a success … Daryl Hannah, Mick McCarthy, Ray Manzarek: people who hated the way they were played in biopics … Pectoralz? The Rain? Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem? Abandoned band names moratorium … how movies are still revolve around white-hat heroes and black-hat villains … “Festival Seating” and the days when suffering was part of the entertainment … why Zappa thought bands exploited live audiences … “Jackson Browne In Concert”: when going to gigs was like going to the movies … plus Blink 182, Big Audio Dynamite and the days when the Marquee had two front rows of plastic seating.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 98: THE ALBUM ROCK OF THE 60S & 70S DOESN'T GET OLD. ONLY WE DO, IF WE ALLOW IT. March 23, 2026 The aging process on humans is real. What we do and don't do may play a big part in how that process affects us or not. The vinyl LPs of that era and the new ones being purchased today will last a lot longer than the color in our hair or our smooth and youthful skin. All I'm saying is that the age of rock is so wide and varied, from Elvis to Zappa, we have a lot of ground to cover in these short one-hour shows. And, who knows, maybe listening to the music of our youth may give a moment in time when we can enjoy those times or not. Admit it, it wasn't all bad. There are many ways to hear these great tunes: Live on RadioFreeNashville.org Wednesdays at 5 pm Central time, all the podcasts of the radio program(many times extended versions) can be listened to anytime, anywhere at StudioMillsWellness.com/tales-vinyl-tells, on podbean.com, iHeart podcasts, Player FM podcasts, Listen Notes podcasts and many other podcast places. PLAYLIST: 98.1 Lunatic Fringe-Red Rider 98.2 Something in the Air-Thunderclap Newman 98.3 One of These Days-Pink Floyd 98.4 Some Day, Some Way-Marshall Crenshaw 98.5 One of These Days-Ten Years After 98.6 River Song-Dennis Wilson 98.7 Until I Hear It From You-Gin Blossoms 98.8 Last DJ-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 98.9 Something About You-Boston 98.10 Didn't Mean to Fall in Love-Boston 98.11 Famous Blue Raincoat-Leonard Cohen 98.12 Susanne-Judy Collins 98.13 A Nibble of Riviera Paradise-Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble
Send in your music story!A tiny black-and-white sticker started as a warning and turned into one of the most powerful marketing symbols in music history. We're digging into the PMRC fight that put “Parental Advisory Explicit Content” on albums and set off a national argument about music censorship, artistic freedom, and what parents can realistically control once a song hits the real world. We go back to 1985, when Tipper Gore's reaction to Prince's “Darling Nikki” helped launch the Parents Music Resource Center and its infamous “Filthy 15” list. From there, the pressure campaign escalates into the U.S. Senate hearing on lyrics, where the lineup is as strange as it is historic: Frank Zappa, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, and John Denver. We talk through why lawmakers underestimated these musicians, how Dee Snider dismantled the idea that “We're Not Gonna Take It” promotes violence, and why Zappa's slippery-slope warning still fits modern debates about media regulation. We also connect the dots to today: what the First Amendment actually covers, why consequences don't require government involvement, and how warning labels and radio edits can backfire by making “forbidden” music more desirable. If you care about heavy metal history, rap culture, free speech, or the politics of moral panic, this story explains how we got the music landscape we live in now. Subscribe for more music history and true-crime adjacent chaos, share this with a friend who hunted down the explicit version, and leave a review with your take: do content warnings help families or just sell records?Please check out our merch page! : https://hookandbridgepodmerch.printful.me/ Become part of our community! : https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheHookandBridgePodcastPremiumSupport the showPlease give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version head over to our Youtube for video content! Follow the Instagram for special content and weekly updates. Check out our website and leave us a voice message to be heard on the show or find out more about the guests!Ever wanted to start your own podcast? Here is a link to get started!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1964696https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCONMXkuIfpVizopNb_CoIGghttps://www.instagram.com/hook_and_bridge_podcast/https://www.thehookandbridgepodcast.com/
John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants talks rare vinyl rarities, the chaotic story behind the new album's cover art, why re-recording old music is almost always a mistake and lots more Order the new album "The World Is to Dig" here Topics Include: Flansburgh owns roughly 2,000 records across three turntable setups at home He doesn't identify as a collector — just a serious listener His rarest record: an Andy Warhol-autographed Sticky Fingers with wild provenance photos He also owns a peeled-banana Velvet Underground and a Blonde on Blonde rarity Deep dive into what makes each of those pressings so collectible TMBG's new album title comes from a Maurice Sendak-illustrated children's book That led to a fascinating detour on painter Ad Reinhardt's secret black-on-black canvases Flansburgh has been TMBG's de facto art director for 35 years The new album's cover art was nearly a Washington Post-licensed sinkhole photo Washington Post's mass layoffs killed the deal at the last possible moment A Hudson Valley School painting of Yosemite became the actual cover Flansburgh and Linnell don't stockpile songs — cuts are made for specific artistic reasons He once had to shelve a song because Linnell came in with a nearly identical opening line TMBG song titles are uniquely searchable — except the new one referencing Wu-Tang Flansburgh is firmly against re-recording old material — cites Zappa as a cautionary tale Great discussion on remastering: Beatles got it right, Hendrix remaster was disorienting TMBG evolved from NYC performance art venues to rock clubs — crowd energy changed everything Their boutique 8-track manufacturer couldn't keep up when TMBG needed a thousand units Dolby Atmos debate: Flansburgh is skeptical, Nate makes the case for spatial audio Nate's most collectible record is a Nevermind test pressing — rejected pressings are worth more Extended & High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today I am joined by Madden Zappa, a dating coach who wants you to break your dating patterns. Today, we walk through her dating history and all the lessons she learned and actions she took to become healthy and call real, long-lasting love in.For anyone who is tired of things not working out, and wants to call aligned love in, this episode is for you. Where to find Madden:InstagramPodcast If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalk_. I'd love to hear what you learned! And, don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper.
Frank Zappa began to produce his own albums and learned to use the studio as a creative vehicle for his vast musical ideas. This was his third album with The Mothers of Invention, and perhaps their most consistent of teir works. It's a wonderful blend of parody, musicality and humor. Also...If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org)Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprut.com/1329053Other Items of Interest:Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and online writing classes.Pamela Des Barres | The Official Website of the Legendary Groupie and Author (pameladesbarresofficial.com)Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fantasy Art by Marijke Koger (marijkekogerart.com)For your astrological chart reading, contact Astrologer Tisch Aitken at:https://www.facebook.com/AstrologerTisch/I'm listed in Feedspot's "Top 10 Psychedelic Podcasts You Must Follow". https://blog.feedspot.com/psychedelic_podcasts/Support the showPlease feel free to donate or Tip Jar the show at my Venmo account@jessie-DelgadoII
Bob Dobbs was Marshall McLuhan's archivist, and is a renegade McLuhan scholar. In this episode we discuss the work of Marshall McLuhan and Frank Zappa.Dobb's site: https://ionandbob.com/Dobb's Zappa site: https://bobonzappa.com/Dobbs's writings: https://ionandbob.com/bob/bob-writingsThings Bob wanted me to add here: Info on the photo: bobonzappa.com/about/"Hey Hey Hey, Mister Snazzy Exec!": https://www.afka.net/Articles/1971-09_Circular.htmBob's chart: https://storage.googleapis.com/ionbob/pdf/tiny_note_chart.pdfHow To Call In to OFFICE HOURS: https://bobsofficehours.com/listen/---Become part of the Hermitix community:Hermitix Twitter - / hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - / discord Support Hermitix:Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - / hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpodHermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLKEthereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74
Zappa Vaultmeister Joe Travers discusses the Bongo Fury box set, the Frank and Beefheart origin story, Frank's cutting edge approach and what may be next from the Zappa Universe. Order the Zappa/Beefheart Bongo Fury 50th Anniversary editions here Topics Include: Joe and Nate bond over the Stooges and unreleased raw recordings Bongo Fury turns 50 with 48 previously unheard tracks Two complete Armadillo shows finally presented unedited in sequence Portuguese Lunar Landing emerges from rehearsal tapes—a true nugget Frank kept tour itineraries but few detailed production notes Joe worked solo digitizing tapes for decades under Gail's direction Universal now controls the vault—the process has changed significantly Frank's Mac had one gigabyte—they dumped mixes to tape constantly Kennedy backup tapes and Synclavier data may be unplayable forever Racing against tape decay and obsolete machines that can't be replaced Heartbreak: 1630 tapes getting stuck and destroyed inside malfunctioning machines Early history of Frank and Captain Beefheart The Soots recorded together—Tiger Roach released, two covers still unreleased Frank invited Beefheart to join tour to get him some money Beefheart was unpredictable—lyrics in paper bags, sketching onstage mid-show "Born to Suck" captures spontaneous studio magic with Snoop tape banter Frank constantly taped everything—jokes often sparked future song ideas Post-tour darkness: Herb Cohen fallout left Frank uncertain about everything Frank and Beefheart reconnected—hour-long phone calls in Frank's final months Warner Brothers failed to promote One Size Fits All and Bongo Fury Cheaper Than Cheap footage sat in vault for decades—sync issues unresolved Joe finally identified the mystery tapes; Universal funded the restoration More Atmos projects coming—Joe teases a big announcement next month Extended & High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Programa O Mundo é um Som traz o volume 4 da nossa jornada pelo universo de Frank Zappa. Hoje mergulhamos nos anos de 1981 a 1984 — o período em que Zappa deixou de ser apenas um músico para se tornar um documentarista sonoro da decomposição e decadência norte americana.… Source
We're Only in It for the Money- Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention (with guest Steve DeLuca) Release Date- March 4, 1969 We're Only in It for the Money by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention stands as one of the most daring and influential records of the late 1960s. Arriving at the height of the psychedelic era, the album sharply critiqued both the commercial music industry and the idealism of the hippie counterculture. Through satire, rapid-fire editing, and studio experimentation, Zappa created a collage-like listening experience that blended rock, doo-wop, avant-garde composition, and musique concrète. The record's famous parody of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band signaled its irreverent tone, but beneath the humor was pointed social commentary about conformity, politics, and youth culture. Though controversial at the time, the album became a landmark in experimental rock and helped expand the possibilities of what a rock record could be. Its influence can be heard in progressive rock, alternative music, and later avant-pop artists who embraced genre-blending and conceptual ambition. (S5-Ep9)
Hello music lovers, and welcome to another edition of Why Music Matters. I'm your host, music journalist and musician Jeff Miers. Today is a special day for the Why Music Matters team - we're celebrating our 50th episode. And as we do so, I'd like to thank all of you for listening and for your continued support. We're just getting started, and we've got some exciting new ventures planned for the future. Thanks for coming along on the ride. A special episode demands a special guest, and today, we've got one, in the form of UB Professor of Music Jon Nelson. I've known Jon for a long time, and have always been impressed and inspired by his love for music, as both a musician and an educator. Whether as co-founder of Pausa Art House, a vibrant home for jazz and contemporary chamber music in Buffalo; as a founding member of the renowned Meridian Arts Ensemble and leader of the brave and daring Genkin Philharmonic; or as an educator eager to push the envelope of the traditional with the student ensembles he leads at the University at Buffalo, Jon has been a tireless advocate for contemporary music. Jon's latest project involves the arrival of an archival recording of the Merdian Arts Ensemble performing at the home of the late, great composer, guitarist and iconoclast Frank Zappa. “The Zappa House Concert” documents Jon and the ensemble's 1996 performance for an audience of Zappa, his family, and a group of close friends, all recorded in Zappa's home studio, the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, using a single microphone. During our discussion, Jon tells us all about the experience, and he details what Zappa's work has meant to him throughout his musical journey. Welcome to Why Music Matters, Jon Nelson! You can find The Zappa House Concert through meridianartsensemble.com or bigroundrecords.com --- Produced by 678Main Studio and Creative Services https://678main.com --- Follow Why Music Matters on social media https://instagram.com/whymusicmatterspodcast https://www.facebook.com/whymusicmatterspodcast https://twitter.com/wmmpod
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It's a shame this year's Oscar nominations have been named because John's new film idea could have swept the board. Watch out John Ford with your record 4 wins for Best Director, watch out James Cameron with your highest-grossing films, there's a new auteur in town.However, it isn't all positivity for our Robins. After the highs of creativity, the lows of having your heart broken by someone you thought was a good friend. Elis's foul-mouthed review of one of Frank Zappa's albums leaves a sour taste in the mouth, and ends up with Elis being put in the Dweeb Gang with fellow Zappa detractor Snoop Dogg.Elsewhere there's a Winter Olympics-based Made Up Game where Elis just simply will not show his workings, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken leave John a heartwarming message, and a harmless game of 20 questions goes down like a lead balloon...Keep sending in your top tier correspondence to elisandjohn@bb.co.uk.
Replay from Sept 22, 2020.The Drunken Summit ensues as Eddie Trunk Todd Kerns, Chad Stewart, Paul Gargano, Ahmet Zappa and myself debate KISS Dynasty vs Unmasked. We also give our takes on the new Ace Frehley album "Origins 2".This show features 3 Another FN Podcast Hall Of Famers - Eddie Trunk, Chad Stewart & Paul Gargano.AD free for you guys except the ad for the show this Saturday. Enjoy.PATREON - https://www.patreron.com/realizzypres...WEBSITE - https://www.izzypresley.comDawson's Links@Dawsangeles - Twitter/Instagram/Facebookhttps://www.patreon.com/thewatercoolerIzzy's linkshttps://www.lasvegasguitartradeshow.comhttps://www.sotastick.comhttps://vintageguitarsrus.comhttps://www.beeteramplification.comhttps://www.thesmokinkills.comhttps://www.7thavenuepizza.comhttps://www.lockecustomguitars.com https://valkenburgusa.com https://www.monstersofrockcruise.comMERCH https://official-izzy-presley-store.creator-spring.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/official-izzy-presleyCAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/realizzypresley RAISE YOUR GLASSEShttps://www.amazon.com/RAISE-YOUR-GLA...
durée : 00:25:10 - David Harrington, violoniste, membre fondateur du Kronos Quartet (2/5) - par : Laurent Vilarem - Dans ce deuxième épisode, David Harrington raconte comment le choc de Black Angels de George Crumb l'a poussé à fonder le Kronos Quartet. Il revient sur le choix du nom, la formation du groupe et les rencontres décisives avec Riley, Glass et Zappa. - réalisé par : Pierre Willer Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Composer Geoff Zanelli joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down his bold, experimental score for Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, opening February 13. From punk and Zappa influences to orchestral chaos, this score was designed to be anything—and everything. Zanelli dives into his collaborative process with Verbinski, recording nearly 100 musicians, transforming cello into new sonic textures, and building a “nine-headed monster” of a score using handmade guitars, synths, and absurdist choir Latin. Filmmakers will learn how creative freedom shapes bold musical choices and how unconventional workflows can elevate a film.
If you're familiar with a certain very-not-politically-correct song* of Frank Zappa's, which concerns the really problematic activities of young women aboard certain tour buses... then you'll recognize this tune. If you're not, well... look it up if you're really in the mood for inappropriate lyrics with crazy-cool production. Music: Frank Zappa Lyrics, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, vocals, arrangement, production: SG Voice of Mary: Kendra Shepherd Harmonica: Chris "Freight Train" Floyd Helpful help: Niamh Bagnell Many thanks to the great Gary Talley for the use of his Sitar-Guitar! * "Crew Slut" is the very-not-politically-correct Zappa song in question
In this episode, I talk with legendary timpanist, educator, and musical pioneer Jonathan Haas. Jonathan's journey weaves together St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Juilliard, Frank Zappa, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Philip Glass, and a powerful new project responding to the world we live in today.Jonathan tells the story of how a newspaper clipping from his mom led him to Washington University, where he studied with Rich O'Donnell, John Kasica, Tom Stubbs, and Rick Holmes—often taking four private lessons a week while subbing with the St. Louis Symphony.From there, he describes:Heading to Juilliard to study with Saul GoodmanSubbing with the New York PhilharmonicAuditioning for and touring with Emerson, Lake & Palmer (including opening Bolero in front of 50,000 people at Soldier Field!)A 20-year relationship and collaboration with Frank Zappa, sparked by a handwritten letterThe long road to commissioning the Philip Glass Double Timpani Concerto and why it had to become a double concertoHis work at NYU, including powerful new pieces by Lenny White and Tim Adams, connected to Black Lives Matter and the murder of George FloydJonathan is a phenomenal storyteller, and the combination of history, humor, honesty, and perspective makes this one of the most compelling conversations I've had.Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.
Hello and welcome to a special holiday bonus episode of Revolutions Per Movie!!!! I'm delighted to be joined by film critic/author Alonso Duralde (Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation in Film & Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas) to discuss one of the greatest holiday feasts of all time: PEE-WEE'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!!!We also discuss whether or not it's easy to truly love holiday movies, the pain behind the awful Christmas film Santa And The Ice Cream Bunny, what Bowie or Zappa were thinking when they played the Florida amusement park Pirates World (where Iron Butterfly also filmed their film Musical Mutiny), Blast Of Silence, how Pee-Wee scored prime time appearances by Grace Jones and KD Lang while also convincing Cher & Little Richard not to sing, joining the Pee-Wee fan club, David Letterman, the new Pee-Wee doc, how people like Diana Shore were in on the joke by appearing on the special, the incredible pacing of a typical Pee-Wee episode, John Waters, how we love when Pee-Wee was just an asshole, which member of the playhouse would we want to hang out with, David Bowie & Bing Crosby's rendition of Little Drummer Boy, TV crap and variety shows feeding our 10 year old brains in the 70s, the verdict on Christmas carols, having "verse blindness" with music, top dollar Santas and more!So please come join me at my Revolutions Per Movie holiday party...the cups of instant coffee are on the floor...so help yourself!ALONSO DURALDE:instagram.com/alonso.duraldehttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/?lens=running-presshttps://www.bloomsbury.com/us/have-yourself-a-movie-little-christmas-9781493087440/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crockett is framed for stealing money from a drug dealer, played by Frank Zappa. Zappa's character is a big time Weasel Dust dealer (whatever that is) and obviously wants his money back. Can The Miami Vice boys clear Crockett's name with some help from the DEA? Listen to find out.
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