Joe's final imaginary guitar solo. A masterpiece of modulation, restraint, abandon, control of dynamics... This is transcendentally beautiful.

The director of "Y Tu Mama Tambien", mixed in NYC, requested to use a piece of this tune for the credit crawl of his film. Frank left us all by that point, so he had to ask Mrs. Zappa for permission. She said only if you play the whole song complete. Thus the 9 minute credit crawl. He put everyone and anyone he could to fill the credit crawl. Thank you, Mrs.Zappa! Beautiful & soulful gift.

The album that this is from is actually a opera that Frank wrote in reaction to the Iranian revolution in 79 that outlawed music. It tells a story about a society that outlaws music with the Central Scrutinizer (The voice you heard in the beginning) narrating. You should give the whole album a listen from start to finish.

The only problem I have with this song is that it ends.

Frank was a GENIUS

Joe's Garage is indeed a concept album. Rather than pick individual songs to react to you should just go through the album beginning to end. You will not be disappointed

Zappa has plenty of tunes that I find painfully beautiful.

One of the most Important composer’s of the 20th century… The Beatles made Sgt. Pepper because of the Influence Franks 1st. release “Freak Out!” In 1966. Literally, a musical genius… Oh, and he taught himself how to read & write music by going to the Public Library.

This is what Zappa is all about. Excellent place to start. His crowning achievement. He will always be known more for the silly, goofy songs, some of which are great, but these types of songs are his best. And for the drums, that is the incomparable Vinnie Colaiuta. Continue on this journey and you will not be disappointed.

For this song he kept his guitar just clean, crisp, straightforward. There are no extra notes and no notes missing. The time signature is ridiculously good. It is a masterpiece!

I came her looking for Watermelon in Easter Hay reactions, and it's great to see someone hearing this for the first time.. it is a beautiful piece of music, very understated, but slighlty chaotic, with a sublime guitar solo. It gives me shivers. If I only had one album to listen to for the rest of my life it would be Joe's Garage .. the range of diversity of musical styles, outstanding musicianship, original composition, story telling and tragicomedy in the 3 part rock opera really showcases Zappa well, especially for someone new to his music.

Joe’s Garage is the greatest concept album of all time.

There are two types of people. Those who’ve heard this and those who haven’t. Once you hear it you will always remember the first time. It’s with you for the rest of your life.

Zappa is a genius that is a acquired taste been listening to him for many years . The body of work is staggering

This always brings tears to my eyes......

Many artists have been described as unique, one of a kind, no one else like them,but there's no one like Zappa. 68 albums released during his lifetime and over 100 total. Have a nice trip.

Frank Zappa was a genius! 😊😎🎸🇬🇧🇺🇦

the best of all times..........thank you for everything frank....i'll always miss you '

This timelessly beautiful guitar paired with Vinnie's most tasteful drumming pierces my heart every time.And, yes, humour does belong in music.

I knew you would like Zappa! You can literally spend years trying to listen to all of his released music... and there's so much more in his family vault that's yet to be released. Frank composed and conducted his music so sight reading and classical training were mandatory in his band... and you'll realize it when you listen. It's incredible and frankly too much for some folks to comprehend. Welcome!

Joe's Garage Acts I II II is a story. You have to start with the first album and listen to all songs in order to understand the story Frank is telling. The "Central Scrutinizer" is just Frank talking through a small plastic megaphone.

This track is part of a 3 lp box set that tells a story from beginning to end. It contains something to offend most people either with the words and/or music but as said in the opening of this track, "Who gives a fcuk anyway?"

Perfect example of a requiem. I may have this played at my funeral.

Absolutely stunning piece of music composed and played by a modern day artist who is a genius I love Frank Zappa he is so underrated ❤

I can listen to this track on repeat all day long.

Great reaction for a first time Zappa song. I hope you do more Zappa. My one and only favorite musician/composer/artist. FYI, Zappa was a self taught composer and guitarist and wrote all the parts for all of the instruments in all of his music. He also recorded and produced almost all of his own work. That was his voice in this song. Get to know his work. It's like nothing you've ever heard.

"what is up with Frank Zappa." Quote of the clip! My friend, if you endeavour to answer this question you are in for a life time of musical inspiration and hundreds of hours of wonder. I'm very excited for you.

another brilliant concept album. frank doing this live is on you tube and worth looking for and checking out. Zappa fan since 1967

Frank is one of the weirdest sober guys to have ever lived. You'll see.

This song me start crying, balling, like a little child.

The guy was an absolute genius.

Frank Zappa is one of the greatest American composers of the twentieth century. Joe’s Garage is a concept album about censorship. The Central Scrutinizer is the narrator of the story.

Thanks John!! Whoever is directing your selections…keep listening to him/her/them….they know what they are doing!!! 👍❤️😎 Zappa’s catalog is so vast….if you want to experience the most progressive rock/whatever…don’t miss the “Yellow Snow Suite” ….his video of “Inca Roads” is also a nice and popular excursion…. ….on YES….don’t miss “Going for the One” album…especially “Turn of the Century” & “Awaken”.. …ask your benefactors what “Tommy Bolin” piece they’d recommend too… Later Fun watching you rediscovering all the greatness!!!!

Try Inca Roads live by him Its Amazing im not a big fan but the man was a genius Nothing but respect

That reverb is real, there were 2 chambers under the studio

that voice narrates the whole album

Love that you pick up on the recording technique. Frank is such a compositional master and equally adept at guitar, band leading and production both live and in the studio. Second to last song on Joe’s but it holds the emotion of the whole concept. At that point Frank may have seen that in our American future. Almost 50 years later and we are banning books and limiting personal liberty. This solo (and the instrumentation behind it) is expressing all of that. It’s real emotion for the eventual loss of creativity.

Some trivia on this one. Aside from it being an "imaginary guitar solo" being thought up by a character in the story "Joe's Garage," the name of the song is also interesting. The rumor is that Zappa used to say "Getting a solo in this band is like growing a watermelon in Easter hay." Well, he did it. He grew a watermelon in Easter hay and my what a watermelon it is!

Frank Zappa was a crazy genius. You had to be a good musician too be able to play with him

Frank used one of Jimi Hendrix's Stratocasters to record the solo. I believe it's the Strat that Jimi lit on fire at the The 1967 Monterey Music Festival.

Nice genuine reaction John. The middle part with the more overdriven tone is actually a live solo inserted into the studio recording. Frank did a bit of that on this album. You really need to put the headphones on and listen to all three acts when you’ve got a couple of hours. Enjoy the Zappa ride. I can see you’re up for it.

if you want to really have your heart torn to pieces watch frank's son dweezil playing this song live (video on you tube). he is literally in tears while he's playing his father's masterpiece.

is that one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded, I don't know, but it's damn close

Great introduction to Frank Zappa This is one of Frank's signature songs. There's a video of Dweezil performance of it and he becomes very emotional.

A great, albeit deceptive first Zappa cut? Yes!

Great rabbit hole to go down, the eclecticism of his discography is inmatched.

Frank Zappa was a musical genious i could never reproduced the sound of his guitar

I 1st saw Frank in Philadelphia in 1976 (There's an album of that show). The band was FZ, Bianca Odin - vocals, keyboards, Ray White - rhythm guitar, vocals, Eddie Jobson - keyboards, violin, Patrick O'Hearn - bass, vocals, and Terry Bozzio - drums, vocals. They started off with Purple Lagoon. An absolutely mind boggling show! The musicianship was beyond words. Its one thing to hear the studio productions and another to see it performed live. I still recall the poodle dialog to this day ~lol~

Hey John, your favorite Uncle Tom here. So, I got your Zappa cherry! How cool is that!? I’d seriously think about following Chuck W’s advice, cuz the crew in your Patreon has been sending you to cool places. I remember when I got the Gary Moore cherry for another young dude a decade ago. Glad you’re so open to suggestions flyin your way. So refreshing to find a reaction channel not stuck on playing the same ol mega hits thru the ages, and rarely the deeper cuts. Thanks John!

This and Comfortably Numb are neck and neck for my favorite guitar solo.

Frank was not only an incredible composer/musician, but also an amazing producer. ‘Hot Rats’ features one the first uses of sixteen track recording.

Having your introduction to Zappa being Another Green Rosetta would have been interesting. This was excellent 👍🏻🤣👍🏻 followed up with Joe's Garage from the start, didn't ya! Dweezil, his son, tours and plays Watermelon in Easter Hay . . . KZfaq has it on a few channels!

Who else would start the melody of a rock song with a major 7th. There is a huge variety of music, and you're glad they didn't start you out with one of his scatalogically humorous ones. He also wrote contemporary orchestral music which the sales of his rock music financed.

Music is the best. Frank Zappa #1

This song reminds me of the final struggles of life, before we succumb, and give up and let go.

The very special of this song is, it is in a 9/4 time, or in a 4/4 followed by a 5/4 if you want. That makes it "wild and so creative" ;) Wondering, if someone noticed here? Wondering, that John Slop didnt notice. Wondering, that I never watched a reaction video, where it was noticed.

You will get many suggestions. They are likely very different from each other. Some are very complicated and demanding, others just silly (but may contain hidden treasures). Try to read something about him, his music and the people around him. Or just let the show start. But most songs need several listenings!

Kid, for you to listen to Zappa is one thing, to pick out the sitar? Very impressive. I saw Zappa in 78'. Been a life long obsession listening and playing his music. "The musician's Musician". The amount of music this man put out is unreal. 🤠

The most beautiful piece he wrote, and entirely unlike all his other music

it's a masterpiece

Welcome to the world of Frank Zappa! Excellent reaction, but don't let the lyrics distract you from the music ! You should try another guitar solo : 'Black Napkins' from the Zoot Allures album !

Wow. This is your very first exposure to FZ? Not sure I would have started here first, but it's widely considered his most beautiful piece. His son Dweezil thinks it's his best guitar solo. Before his death, Frank told his wife to sell his catalog, except for this one piece. The rights to Watermelon in Easter Hay were not to be sold. This was something special to Frank.

You need to hear this whole album for context . Its great !

sit back and listen to the whole album, it's an amazing ride

So many people have said so much... So I'll just say this: MUSIC IS THE BEST.

I love Frank Zappa and there are so many songs and solos to choose you could get lost trying to pick. I've always loved Black Napkins and might be a good one to listen to.

I wish this video had 100x the views/likes

Well over 100 albums to explore, each unique from the others. I suggest starting with the song Montana from the album Overnight Sensation and/or Inca Roads from One Size Fits All. Both songs give a nice overview to Frank’s work.

Awesome reaction, you have earned a sub sir

The way to do the weird reverb effect is basically to change the decay manually whilst recording. Mysterious backing instrument towards the end sounds like marimbas to me.

He’s the best, that’s what’s up dude

In my opinion this was one of my he greatest fuck yours he ever did for music. The man understood how to speak to the soul, but hr allows others time frame bias to get in the way to make it more powerful.

one of zappa's greats, other tracks to check out are inca roads, montana, Zomby woof and the don't eat the yellow snow suite just for starters

John!!!! We gotta get the band back together man!!!! Totes mcgoats!!!! You get it now!

Remember John, the white zone is for loading and unloading only.

Truly on of the most beautiful guitar solos ever recorded. The title of the song came from when Frank was in the delivery room with his wife Gail watching his son Dweezle being born.

You picked a good place to start if this is your intro to Zappa. To understand how this fits into the context of the "Joe's Garage" story, it is basically a Rock Opera about the music industry and a dystopian future where music is made illegal. If you enjoyed this arrangement, you should really try to find a couple of hours and listen to the whole thing, start to finish, as it was meant to be heard. Then you will understand. Oh, and there's much more of that groovy percussion as well as other sensual delights brought to you by the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, Frank's name for his home studio.

You must listen to "Shutup and Play Your Guitar", by Frank Zappa.

3:20 All instruments are well recorded. This songs is great to listen to when You're stoned. But even when You're sober. It's so relaxing. The sound of a few bended notes on a strat. An unusual time signature. Only two chords needed. The great master gave us a masterpiece as a gift.

Very creative guy. Technical perfectionist. What is up with Zappa? Sadly, the first thing you need to know is: he died (21.12.1940 - 4.12.1993). Prolific composer: 62 albums while he lived, 57 posthumous. Start down this rabbit hole and you had better be packing provisions for a while because you have got a way to go. But it WILL be WORTH IT.

A crass intro!!

John, just listen to the entire album; Joe's Garage start to finish and you will understand.

Drinking game : take a shot each time he says ‘dude’.

The solo is in 8 and the back song in 9

Those are Marimbas in the background. Zappa started as a drummer in school at 14 and taught himself guitar at 18. He's written the soundtracks for two movies (one is called "The World's Greatest Sinner" and I think the other is "Run Slowly Home"). He got a set of xylophones when he bought Studio Z in the early 60s and has included mallets in almost every tour group since. He was influenced by several modern composers like Edgard Varese and Igor Stravinsky, and also played around with concret music and creating by editing sounds recorded on tape, physically cutting the tape and splicing to create new sounds before joining a band. There's also a clip available on KZfaq of Frank on The Steve Allen show playing a bicycle as an instrument.

It's a song From the Joe's Garage concept album that is about a society that bans music.

Zappa was a social and political revolutionary who bucked the system every chance he got. Including, with his musical ideas, lyrics, commentary, etc. Most of his stuff is not traditional "music." I have to force myself to get through any one of his albums, start to finish. But when I do, it's usually worth it.

you need to listen to the whole album to understand the intro... once you do it, Zappa will never be the same

This is a Hawaiian song played with electric guitars. Try we not alone.

Reverb with a Mu-Tron envelope filter to make the attack crazy.

at 8:45 8;46 is there a musical trem for that sound he makes ? Is that a Hammer on ? what ever it is it is DISTINCTLY Zappa. I love it and I hear almost no one else make that sound. I have heard Zappa use that sound on several of his solos.

Joe's Garage is a story that you need to start from the beginning all the way to this...2nd last song. The last one is just kind of silly. I actually stood outside the store waiting for them to open so I could buy this album the first day of release.

Your too young to know of this unequalled genius Frank Zappa was the greatest innovator creative genius composer of classical music as well as rock reggae jazz blues you name it fusion Frank Zappa was originally a drummer then became a monster guitar player probably in the top three I rate him as number two behind Roy Buchanan who was the greatest unknown guitarist that ever lived that's what he was billed as Roy Buchanan will just there's no one alive that has ever lived that could match him as a Blues artist a country artist he just was phenomenal rock and roll tragically he's gone tragically Frank is gone but I rate Roy Buchanan is number one Frank zapper is number two Jimmy Page and Jeff back tied for number three Jimi Hendrix number four Eric Clapton and Duane Allman at number 5 and Dickey Betts I would probably say is tide for number five as well you got to get into Frank this is from his album Joe's garage he put out over 60 albums and he has over 250 songs still in his vault that at his at his house where his son diesel who plays has control of the Zappa estate they have unreleased 200 sappa songs you're going to dig this guy he had every musician that played for him had to be a master level you had to be either a prodigy on the drums percussion what your hearing is the greatest band because you had to be a master you had to be able to read and write music just to be in his band Stevie vie was one of his protegees

It’s a concept album, without listening to the whole album then this song is somewhat lost in translation. Although it’s a masterpiece in its own right. And Frank expressing his soul through the guitar. Dweezil zappa’s favourite I shall also add. The genius that is Frank once you understand his genius your hooked

Listen to Hot rats album or overnight sensation or any other of the 50 something album he wrote produced and conducted and performed on!!! ZAPPA was the best!! Genius!!!

jajajajajajaj esto no es mas que la antesala a una hermosa y sombria historia que ya te han contado mas abajo. Zappa es musica unica que requiere compromiso en su escucha, puede ser para ;pasar el rato pero imposible no prestarle atencion y difrutarla.Bienvenido te recomiendo Outrage Valdez del disco the yellow shark. Su ultimo "registro" en escena con una ultima ovacion de mas de 30 minutos.

Listen to all of Joe's Garage....you'll love it, it's a way of life.

0:01:28 and 0:02:16 John's got the eyebrow yeah yeah, John's got the eyebrow yeah yeah!

And I grew up listening to that 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

Joe's Garage is a concept Album about if Music were made illegal. You MUST listen front to back for the full effect. To jump into a random track on its own doesn't do the Album justice.