In a perfect world, zappa in his own words would really mean nothing but his music and lyrics, which is where he would be truly himself but. Sep 05, 2018 frank zappa took creative risks that few musicians would even consider. Moon zappa and thorsten schutte on eat that question. This documentary is an entertaining encounter with the sonic avantgarde. Frank zappa in his own words offers an illuminating primer for zappa novices as well as an entertaining. Love him or hate him, a new documentary about frank zappa goes through the biographical hits of the complex artist. Eat that question frank zappa in his own words home. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. Frank zappa in his own words there is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life. Frank zappa in his own words interviews and contributions it contains 8 full rare interviews frank zappa gave for various international tv shows from australian television in 1973 to.
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Eat that question frank zappa in his own words uk import. After listening to zappas bicyclebased orchestra, allen gave a short speech defending artists the post eat that question. His upbringing was rocky, and his family life was also tough. Frank zappa in his own words tv interviews 19731991 youtube. The words and music of frank zappa by kelly fisher lowe 6. Frank zappa in his own words, thorsten schuttes documentary. The websites critical consensus reads, eat that question. Jun 23, 2016 frank zappa in the documentary eat that question. Frank zappa in his own words, zappa is seen performing his 1967 track plastic people, a sardonic critique of materialist culture and political conformity. Jul 27, 2019 frank zappa in his own words interviews and contributions it contains 8 full rare interviews frank zappa gave for various international tv shows from australian television in 1973 to the dutch.
A compelling gateway documentary that should absorb both fans and novices alike, eat that question. Apr 02, 2020 frank zappa, american composer, guitarist, and satirist of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Frank zappa in his own words tv interviews 19731991. The film also has a lot of footage of him playing live. In a perfect world, zappa in his own words would really mean nothing but his music and lyrics, which is where he.
Frank zappa in his own words is an entertaining documentary that tries to tell zappas story through his own words and for the most part i think the film is a success, although, at the same time, i think a more detailed documentary is also needed. The film is mainly zappa in his own words and his words are almost as entertaining as his compositions. Frank zappa in his own words offers an illuminating primer for zappa novices as well as an entertaining retrospective for diehard fans. He gets out of his own way and lets zappa have the stage. Eat that question tells a contrarians story in his own words the new documentary, compiled from a deep archive of interviews, focuses on frank zappa s serious side. An indepth look at the life and work of avantgarde musician, frank zappa. Frank zappa in his own words es una verdadera delicia. It is a frenchgerman coproduction that focuses on the professional life by late artist frank zappa and as it is in his own words like the title says, it is exclusively in the english language. I knew a good bit about him, but hearing and seeing him talk makes a bigger impact than reading about it. Aug 12, 2016 german director thorsten schutte explores musicianphilosopher frank zappas life and times through archival interviews in the fascinating documentary eat that question frank zappa in his own words. This documentary explores the life and career of avantgarde musician frank zappa entirely via archival footage of the man, including interviews and concert. Seriously, a young, cleanshaven zappa on a steve allen show playing a. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in store pickup.
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Over the course of the 20th century and into present day, music has seen vast changes, with many genres transforming into new sounds in this relatively speaking, short time period. Frank zappa in his own words is a relatively long title, but it describes accurately what this 90minute movie is about. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The real frank zappa book by frank zappa and peter occhioigrosso 2. Frank zappa in his own words 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Eat that question frank zappa in his own words is an intimate encounter with the iconoclastic composer and musician. Frank zappa in his own words is comprised of material shot over decades, creating a rounded. Frank zappa in his own words is a biographical documentary of zappa and his life, using interviews with the musician and concert and recording footage over the years. Frank zappa in his own words synopsis interviews, concert performances and archival footage offer insight into the life and career of musician frank zappa. The negative dialectics of poodle play by ben watson 8. Though it made little dent in america, the song helped inspire a revolution in communist czechoslovakia, where it lent its name to the plastic people of the. This is a moving documentary of primarily interview segments featuring frank zappa over the course of his career. As many folks know, frank was one of the most direct, intelligent, insightful, no b. Frank zappa in his own words r, 1 hr 30 min art house.
As miles points out in his introduction, zappa is one of the most interviewed musicians ever, surprising given zappa s famous disdain for the music press only slightly greater than his disdain for virtually everything else. Frank zappa in his own words is an intimate encounter with the iconoclastic composer and musician. Jul 05, 2016 tags albums artist composer culturesonar documentary eat that question. This channel was generated automatically by youtubes video discovery. Im a fan of both, and i got a lot of gratification from eat that question. Frank zappa in his own words is a film about the musical iconoclast, composer and entrepreneur, frank zappa. Frank zappa in his own words, german documentarian thorsten schutte approaches his subject perfectly. Aug 02, 2016 told solely through rare and never before seen historic footage of frank zappas highly acclaimed 30year career, this unique 90 minute documentary is an energetic celebration of an often.
He also wrote experimental classical music and gallivanted around the world. Frank zappa in his own words, an archivalfootage documentary. In his own words by miles paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Concerning details of the documentation on view, there is none of that kind of thing on offer, not even so much, as already mentioned, the date of the material for viewing, as frank zappa in his own words drifts along from one interview to another. Rare archival footage reveals a provocative 20th century musical genius. Music journalist miles has selected excerpts from various interviews frank zappa did between 1967 and 1990.
Frank zappa in his own words as the title would imply, this collection of interviews and performance footage elucidates the musician and composers thoughts over the course of his 30. There was a lot of interviewing of zappa and narrating by zappa. One of the great polymaths of the rock era, he was an instinctive postmodernist who demolished the barriers and hierarchies separating high and low culture. In the 20th century, frank zappa made his mark as a musician unlike any other in america. Eat that question is more insightful than illuminating, but thats what makes it such a fitting tribute to frank zappa s eccentric genius. Kaufen sie eat that question frank zappa in his own words gunstig ein. With a wild eccentric iconoclastic attitude guiding his distinctive music, which it was itself guided by a firm intellectual integrity, zappa made himself an unforgettable force in popular music.
The interviews with zappa pretty much present his perspective on many things, including music, politics, art, sex, and life. Mar 15, 2016 a compelling gateway documentary that should absorb both fans and novices alike, eat that question. Jul 25, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group eat that question frank zappa the grand wazoo. Frank zappa in his own words frank zappa guitarist music musician rock and roll hall of famer scott freiman the mothers of invention thorsten schutte yellow shark ensemble.
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