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This group is for discussing, "scrutinizing", and speculating on the various ideas that Frank Zappa was conveying through his music and lyrics.

 
 

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Tweeze

In  Richard Ochogrosso's  Zappa authorized  bio Frank  tells  him  that  he  finds it  difficult  to  sing  and  play  because  the  guitar  strap  and  weight  of  his  SG presses  down  on  his  diaphram.

DJ

Trying to find a stained glass xylophone like this one.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op6ee3ubnjM&feature=related

Steve C.

Hi Rugby

Iv'e read Poodle Play

Its mostly complete nonsense,Watson is obvoiusly delighted with the contents of his bookshelf & then attempts to drag Zappa past them to no great effect....

He also has no real idea about MUSIC only lyrics & concepts...

Steve C.

Hi all

I'm Steve from Swansea Wales UK

What is your conceptual continuity?

 

Graham

@rugby007 - I've not read the book myself but here are some links containing thoughts from some people that have read it.

http://www.zappateers.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=14187

http://www.zappateers.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6280

The best FZ book is the real frank zappa book because he wrote that one.

 

rugby007

Who has read The Negative Dialectics of Poodle Play by Ben Watson?  Any good?  Entertaining?  Enlightening?  Enjoyable to read?  Given my encouters with some of his other FZ writing, I'm inclined to stay away from it. Thoughts?

Imke J-M

most of freak out i think

 

Erik P.

who knows what songs frank used a hagstrom on?

Erik P.

i love nanook rubs it. whos interested in discussing it?

Manning B.

Cool - thanks for that.