My father Frank always used to play this, he died when I was 18 and I come here to remember him. Every time, as soon as you play the first note I burst into tears. Thank you, this video means a lot to me.
This is really, really killer man. Uncle Remus is easily my favorite Zappa track and you managed to put the same amount of soul into this as the original. I love how you worked the lead vocals in there but still made sure the piano parts were the highlight, very nice arranging skills.
Jeeeeeezuzzz... You gave that song a serious schoolin. So freakin good, I keep coming back to it. I'm an aspiring piano/keyboardist and I sought out tutorials on this song (of which I found nothing worthwhile) and found this gem. I want to be able to sing while I play this, so I'll probably play a dumbed down version. Like really dumbed down. But now that I've seen this I'm inspired to learn it instrumentally as well. Amazing work.
One of the best covers of this piece I’ve ever seen. You’re channeling George Duke! Beautifully played! Thank you for posting, the world needs more of this!
F*cking beautiful playing - bang on. What a brilliant keyboard part by the late, great George Duke!!! I'm not sure about the harmonic origins of this piece, but it sounds to me like a combination of Gospel and Jazz???
Man your so goddamn talented! I play guitar and have just started picking up the piano, you have no idea how bad I want to play like you! Honest to god though your fucking amazing, if you don't play music for a living I don't know whats wrong with the world.
Excellent version, great passion put into this I think, not a musician myself but can see you have a technical skill and put feeling into this fabulous piece of music by Uncle Frank.
Background singers in the studio version were the Ike-ettes. One of those ladies is Tina Turner. Yes. Tina Turner and Frank Zappa have two albums in the books. Both recorded at Ike's Studio. Greatness.
If I could learn to play this... my life would be COMPLETE. Do you hear me? COM.PLETE. My brother was hanging out with Duke in Detroit one night (before cell phones) knew he had to call me from a pay phone to get me down there. I was at school, two hours out, pushed 100 mph all the way there with dreams of learning this intro.... missed him by ten minutes, and here I find myself... lost. Rest well George DUKE!
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My father Frank always used to play this, he died when I was 18 and I come here to remember him. Every time, as soon as you play the first note I burst into tears. Thank you, this video means a lot to me.
This is already one of the most beautiful songs ever written, no one can blame you. I hope all is well and that you've been making out alright
This is why we should have social media.
Fantastic arrangement and playing Erik. George Duke would be proud!
George would be envious
So so so good! Frank and George are smiling down upon you!!!🎵🎶🎹🎼❤️
This is really, really killer man. Uncle Remus is easily my favorite Zappa track and you managed to put the same amount of soul into this as the original. I love how you worked the lead vocals in there but still made sure the piano parts were the highlight, very nice arranging skills.
If it s your favorite track of f z you probably have a lot to discover !
you make me cry. someone young cares about something that means so much to me, thanks young man
im 16 and recently came across zappa. hes brilliant, i wish we had more talented artists like him these days.
Thanks Erik, and Frank.
Very nice version of Uncle Remus, respect Erik
Damn thats so good wtf impressive my dude
Nice work! One of my favorites. RIP George Duke and Frank Zappa.
Played with feeling and rhythm... very nice.
This was really needed today. So nice!
Great! I thank you so much. You‘ve a feeling for Frank‘s music.
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Jeeeeeezuzzz... You gave that song a serious schoolin. So freakin good, I keep coming back to it. I'm an aspiring piano/keyboardist and I sought out tutorials on this song (of which I found nothing worthwhile) and found this gem. I want to be able to sing while I play this, so I'll probably play a dumbed down version. Like really dumbed down. But now that I've seen this I'm inspired to learn it instrumentally as well. Amazing work.
Beautifully undertaken. Thankyou.
*Proof* George Duke was a genius. ❤❤😥😥
One of the best covers of this piece I’ve ever seen. You’re channeling George Duke! Beautifully played! Thank you for posting, the world needs more of this!
UA-cam randomly recommended me this video and I've completely fallen in love with this. Awesome job!
WOW! That is some very nice piano playing! This is my all-time favorite Zappa composition. George Duke would be proud!
Wonderful
its amazing
Beautifully done. One of my favourite Zappa/Duke songs.
Wow, that was amazing! You're really talented and I adored your interpretation! Very good :D
This is beautifully done. I always listen to this along with George’s and Frank’s.
Amazing version
Frank & Duke approved...
for sure 💯🎶
I saw George Duke and Stanley Clarke on tour, George played this song stanley did a solo, wow
Great Tune, great rendition. RIP Frank & George, thanks for sharing
Gotta be the best arrangement I've heard so far. Very well done. Superbly performed.
Great ❤ Work
Well played! A song that is typical Frank. Beautiful and hilarious simultaneously.
Just f*&%ing great piano playing and a young cat playing one of Franks best. Good for you man. Sounds great. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Just Freakin Awesome!
Bravo !!! Fuckin amazin . You put all the sadness of the song in there ! Virtuoso.
Fantastic!! Awesome rendition.
Beautifully played!
F*cking beautiful playing - bang on. What a brilliant keyboard part by the late, great George Duke!!!
I'm not sure about the harmonic origins of this piece, but it sounds to me like a combination of Gospel and Jazz???
it is spelled "blues".
this guy slays on the daily
This is god damn good, so pretty, and it swings.
Masterful playing, soulful inventive and a beautiful tribute to the song.....
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
fucking incredible my man. I practice this song every day and this blows me away, I can't do it half as well. yet.
Brilliant arrangement & playing.
Superb arrangement! Great improvised parts!
I'm learning this at the moment.. excellent performance!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 absolutely fabulous. Thank you.
You can feel it man. Good, good job
That was sweet!!!
Wow! That is true masterclass.
Perfect
Wonderful visually, and that piano sounds so sweet
This was really really good, thanks!
Totally awesome. I can't stop listening to this.
Great track, great interpretation! Thank you 🙏
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much, Erik! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Fantastic. Beautiful arrangement.
wow ! so much feeling ! truly amazing
Absolutely loved it Erik your talent is phenomenal, Frank/George would love this.
Just beautiful.
Man your so goddamn talented! I play guitar and have just started picking up the piano, you have no idea how bad I want to play like you! Honest to god though your fucking amazing, if you don't play music for a living I don't know whats wrong with the world.
love this song...
I'm speechless. That was fun watching.. Thank you!
Blows me away....You got it!
Wow. That was something else.
Inspiration Move Me Brightly!!!
Man I love this track. Great cover!
Knockin the jockeys. Great job
Man, you are simply amazing !!! You are very talented and gifted a great arrangement and a superb performance.
I love this piece! Thanx for posting!
Wow! What an amazing version!
great playing!
George Duke will look and listen from above and enjoy as I did.
that was beautiful - thanks
Goat !
I love this arrangement, also that part 2:24 was awsome!
Amazing rendition
Excellent, I especially enjoy the ending.
Good job man, loved it!
Nailed it, dude!
Excellent version, great passion put into this I think, not a musician myself but can see you have a technical skill and put feeling into this fabulous piece of music by Uncle Frank.
Great interpretation. Correct chord forms, good energy, nice improvisation.
Background singers in the studio version were the Ike-ettes. One of those ladies is Tina Turner. Yes. Tina Turner and Frank Zappa have two albums in the books. Both recorded at Ike's Studio. Greatness.
Awesome stuff, mate! Killer version.
This is too good!
I'm already a fairly ok guitar player and you just inspired me to take up piano
fraking cool arrangement
If I could learn to play this... my life would be COMPLETE. Do you hear me? COM.PLETE. My brother was hanging out with Duke in Detroit one night (before cell phones) knew he had to call me from a pay phone to get me down there. I was at school, two hours out, pushed 100 mph all the way there with dreams of learning this intro.... missed him by ten minutes, and here I find myself... lost. Rest well
George DUKE!
sit down and learn. my grand mother learned it in her 70s
I wish this was all the video of your hands playing so I could copy :(
It was co-written by Duke and Zappa
fuckin class
Me encanta!!!
4 years old, and the camera/video quality is fantastic. Absolutely amazing
Fantastic cover !
Superb!
Brilliant! Thanks a lot for this one.
Incredible! could you upload de sheets please🙏🏽💗
Well done! That was great.
great!!!
Beautiful!
Have been waiting for a solo piano Zappa cover album for some time. if not one artist, then multiple.
This is incredible! I would love to have a sheet music version of this. I can't find ANY Frank Zappa piano sheet music :(
***** musescore.com/user/150634/scores/152060
Thanks
Stephen Royall I will pay you to reupload it
Brilliant!!