Even though Frank may have expressed that he liked certain aspects of the music of Queen, it certainly didn't stop it from making fun of it. In a TV-docu filmed in Munich in 1978, he announced a new song, „Why Does It Hurt When I oee?", which later appeared on the wonderful „Joe's Garage“-album, as being in line with „pseudo English pomposity“. Anyone who had ever heard that song must clearly have an idea that it was Frank's humorous take on the sometimes overblown arrangements Queen were known for.
matt z · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]FunLovinCriminal wrote:[/b]
Even though Frank may have expressed that he liked certain aspects of the music of Queen, it certainly didn't stop it from making fun of it. In a TV-docu filmed in Munich in 1978, he announced a new song, „Why Does It Hurt When I oee?", which later appeared on the wonderful „Joe's Garage“-album, as being in line with „pseudo English pomposity“. Anyone who had ever heard that song must clearly have an idea that it was Frank's humorous take on the sometimes overblown arrangements Queen were known for. [/QUOTE]
It jumped right up *(woow)
and grabbed my meat!
Got it from the toilet se e eat!
FunLovinCriminal · Member since
There's one of those Garden Lodge videos on YouTube from either 88 or 89, where a guitar solo from Frank's „Guitar“-album is clearly being played in the background. At least one other gay guy liked Zappa...
The Fairy King · Member since
Dweezil plays guitar on Spread Your Wings on the Stone Cold Queen: A Tribute album.
dysan · Member since
Frank Zappa? The bicycle player??
Holly2003 · Member since
Zappa's one of those critically acclaimed artists I can't get into. I've listened to two of his albums plus a 'best of' collection but his music doesn't do anything for me. Same for Yes, Genesis, Grateful Dead, Joe Satriani and a few others. Aside from a few songs (especially by Genesis), they mostly leave me cold. I think to appreciate them it requires more knowledge of music theory than I have. But even with that admission, it would be hard to make a case for Zappa having a great voice (for example) or that any of these bands express much warmth or emotional depth in their music, which is something of a theme in my music collection. In that regard, Grateful Dead come close to a band I should like, but I just can't warm to them for some reason.
dysan · Member since
I like a weird shit that is inspired by prog / Zappa like Cardiacs or Mr Bungle but yeah I've tried Zappa a few times over the years to no avail
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Holly2003 wrote:[/b]
Zappa's one of those critically acclaimed artists I can't get into. I've listened to two of his albums plus a 'best of' collection but his music doesn't do anything for me. Same for Yes, Genesis, Grateful Dead, Joe Satriani and a few others. Aside from a few songs (especially by Genesis), they mostly leave me cold. I think to appreciate them it requires more knowledge of music theory than I have. But even with that admission, it would be hard to make a case for Zappa having a great voice (for example) or that any of these bands express much warmth or emotional depth in their music, which is something of a theme in my music collection.[/QUOTE]
If you're looking for warmth and emotional depth, then give these a spin:
Zappa - Blessed Relief, Watermelon in Easter Hay
Yes - And You And I, Turn of the Century
Genesis - After the Ordeal, Ripples
Satriani - Midnight
If none of these pieces make you feel anything after a few listens, then progressive rock and its distant cousins just aren't for you.
No knowledge of music theory is required. Musicians shouldn't require people to study music the same way a chef shouldn't require people to analyze what they're eating. It's just plain good.
