Frank Zappa Unraveled: A Fascinating Insight into the Yellow Shark Performances

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This from Wikipedia: [The Yellow Shark] was the last Zappa album released in his lifetime, almost exactly a month before [Zappa] died of the cancer from which he had suffered for several years. [The Yellow Shark] features live recordings from the Ensemble Modern's 1992 performances of Zappa's compositions. In the album's notes, Zappa describes The Yellow Shark as one of the most fulfilling projects of his career, and as the best representation of his orchestral works.
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BACKGROUND (by way of) EXPLAINATION
I have been obsessively listening to Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention since the summer of 1979. Nonstop Zappa consumerism with some MOI thrown in. These videos seek to provide context to Frank Zappa’s entire body of work.
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A few have suggested that I re-double my efforts and invest a little time in Audacity training for consistency in my audio editing. Thank you for the suggestions. This recording was normalized to -1db and compressed to -20db.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:
All the news that’s fit to consume: www.zappanews.co.uk/
Articles spanning FZ's career can be found at: www.afka.net/index.htm
Interviews and more: / lagzatzappateers
Original lossless quality audio can be found at: www.zappateers.com
Complete discography can be found at: www.donlope.net/fz/lyrics/inde...
Show listing with set lists at: www.zappateers.com/fzshows/in...

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@MrDXRamirez Жыл бұрын

Is there anyone more famous than Frank for not knowing what he does? And when you do know what he does he is instantly a living legend and treasure. Just incredible. He is the last of the great 20th Century Composers. I consider myself to be fortunate to be alive during his time.

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

As do I.

@antennawilde Жыл бұрын

Doing what he loved to the very end, despite the suffering. He only left when he couldn't bare it any longer. That's the way to go out of this world, like a true champion, with courage and vision.

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

I can't say his work ethic wore off on me. I don't put in those crazy hours like he did. But my approach to my work is influenced by him: why be like everyone else? Be different. Be unique.

@leepd1 9 күн бұрын

We won’t see the likes of Frank again.. such a unique talent and personality.. we’ve lost a giant.

@SpaceCattttt 4 ай бұрын

It's not shown here, but seeing Frank conduct the Ensemble Modern and then turn around to witness a 20-minute standing ovation for his final public appearance, smile proudly at his wife and kids in the audience, and then, after a brief encore of one chord (!) finally walk off for good to sit all alone in an empty stairway, listening to the roar of the audience still going strong..........it's incredibly moving. Frank wasn't the kind of man to show his sentimental side EVER, but after a lifetime playing for people who either didn't like what he did, or else didn't understand it the way he'd like them to, and after being diagnosed with terminal cancer and knowing that this was it......talk about complex emotions! You're finally being celebrated by audiences who understand you and can't get enough, and yet, you know you're dying and you're in too much pain to attend the next show. Sigh, as a lifelong fan, it's heartbreaking to see someone who was usually so stoic and confident sitting there in silence, probably not knowing how to feel anymore. Just had to keep working as much as possible until it no longer was possible.

@fostercathead 7 ай бұрын

Frank Vincent Zappa - December 21, 1940 - December 4, 1993 Rest in Peace, Frank. You are sorely missed.

@POODLEBITES 6 ай бұрын

every day

@andreasrausch735 11 ай бұрын

Since i first saw this some month ago i return once in a while to re-watch this video. It´s great.

@POODLEBITES 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@Jim_L 5 ай бұрын

This is not hyperbole, and I submit that it's not even opinion -- but Frank Zappa was the very real definition of a musical genius. Love his music, hate it, maybe like it a little -- that aside, he was a true genius when it came to music.

@POODLEBITES 5 ай бұрын

Could not agree more. I'm one of those who leans towards loving it.

@Jim_L 5 ай бұрын

@@POODLEBITES Me too. I'm in complete awe of his orchestral pieces. 😃

@aliservan7188 Жыл бұрын

I still get a little stab of grief whenever I hear Zappa's voice.

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I do too

@jarrahdrum Жыл бұрын

I saw Ensemble Modern performing this album but without Frank at The Royal Festival Hall during the 90's. Outrage at Valdez. Fantastic night

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, jarrahdrum

@HakanTunaMuzik 10 ай бұрын

I was there too, think it was 96. Excellent night of music

@mathbeause706 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos keep it up!!

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for one more kick-ass vid! Love it! FZ LIVES!!!!!

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Always!

@jonasolsson2256 Жыл бұрын

Well done👍

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@cliffspencer9989 Жыл бұрын

Frank did what he loved till the very end. But for me that was hard to watch 😓 unbelievably sad 😓😓😓❤️❤️

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

thank god he left us sooooo much.

@cliffspencer9989 Жыл бұрын

@@POODLEBITES he did indeed sir ❤️❤️

@philtaylor5053 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to TheAaronChannel #goodvibes

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phil.

@dirkfrohling7948 Жыл бұрын

Super, danke!

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Gern geschehen. Danke fürs zuschauen.

@TheKitchenerLeslie Жыл бұрын

I remember being blown away by hearing humans play G-Spot Tornado.

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

I felt the same way. It's a great recording.

@tomn9094 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏!

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom.

@tomn9094 Жыл бұрын

@@POODLEBITES thanks for your work.

@simonpepper9721 Жыл бұрын

Frank was ecstatic over this band as they weren't the usual union orientated numpties that got drunk at lunch time and turned up late for rehearsals. So cool for him to have worked with people who loved their art and were open minded enough to make the creative process flow, unlike the orchestras etc that Frank had struggled with over the years to get something happening,possibly with the exception of 200 motels.

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

At some point I'll post a video about his experiences with orchestras. But for the most part there's nothing more to add to your comment. From everything I've listened to from FZ you've pretty much summed it up.

@simonpepper9721 Жыл бұрын

@@POODLEBITES Hope I didn't ruin it for you🤔. But there is lots of info and interviews to draw from. Frank Zappa the real story has a great summary for you to read (as I'm sure you already have). Cheers.

@NicolasMarinoDiTeana Жыл бұрын

Merveilleux. C'est grâce à ce génies que le monde redevient beau..

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

Heureusement, il y a tellement plus de matériel dans le coffre-fort dont nous pouvons profiter.

@POODLEBITES Жыл бұрын

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