Dweezil Zappa World

Hey Tom, how are things? I wondered if you've come across some of the work that Manning B. is doing here on DZW.

He has an index of Zappa tunes performed by DZW members here and I would love to see your pieces added to that list. Why not send him a message and share your talent with a hungry audience?

Thanks. I just got the new live from london 3 cd set. The quality is great. I just got done reading a book that talked about the old mono mixes and how much better they were than the stereo mixes back then. I think I'll probably get it soon. 

It's very cool...The original Capitol version of Lumpy Gravy is included. It's in mono and it includes most of the studio orchestra stuff from the MGM album...no talking inside the piano. It also features many of the original basic instrumental tracks from "We're Only In It For The Money" before FZ VSO'd them, and they're a real revelation. Billy Mundi, not Jimmy Carl Black, is the drummer on these basic tracks and he is fantastic...I can imagine that Frank wasn't happy to see him leave. His groove is incredible and his chops are up to par with anyone working in rock or R&B at that time...in fact it matches up well with players today.

The real treat in the box is a 25 minute track called "How Did That Get In Here?" which features a few of the original themes from "Lumpy Gravy" played by Abnuceals and morphing into a jam with cues. It's brilliant although the clavinet (panned hard right) is a little overbearing due to high mid EQ.

It was worth $50.00 to me.

Did you ever get Lumpy Money? How is it?

Not many Gentle Giant fans left out there. Had a piano theacher get me to listen to them when I was very young.

Hello, fellow Zappa fan! Just checking out the site!!

Interesting you like Jeff Beck,best description of Jeff was that he is the finest "off the wall" guitarist ever,sounds about right and loved your playing on the audition -Frank has been in my head since 1969 when my elder brothers friend left a copy of Hot Rats at our house-the rest is ....

Thanks for the add. I really enjoyed your piano rehearsals. Very clear, personal and right on the spot. Impressive. Good luck with your talent!

Your video/audio auditions were great - did you at least get a live audition?

Hi TG,
Born and bred here in Liverpool.
Not a nice place to raise yer kids up in either.
Hope all is good your end. Keep up the good work
Best of health to you and yours.

Nice words, about courtesy and respect !

Enjoyed your piano audition much!

The pleasure is mine, thanks for the friendship. Best, AM

Sure thing, TG. It's a pleasure to hear those pieces played on solo piano.

TG..I have shaped many aspects of my life according to the lessons learned in the movie "Fight Club"
I love FZ and DZ, but that one quote from Bradd Pitt while he was in charcter as Tyler Durden has to be my all time fav.
"It's not until you have lost everything that you are free to do anything."

Right Sugercane...I can't even spell my own titles anymore...

If you can yodel that one you're hired!

..... if you mean Zoot Suit Soot? .... I can tell you it was a h**l of a ride - didn't left that much snow untouched there ...... poor friends, they thought it was an avalanche.
Btw did i mention that i'm always yodeling through out my skiing;-)
Great song anyway ...... without the yodeling

Singer and keys ...... judging from what I heard last time i gave At Bay and Jetsam a spin you better add guitarplayer ;-)
Thanx for the other add.

Thnx for the add TG,its good to meet You..
I hope all went well w/Ur audition..

Hello, lovely to meet you here. ;)