Drummer reacts to "RDNZL" by Frank Zappa
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- This was absolute chaos. And I loved every second of it.
In honor of Frank's 83rd birthday yesterday (12/21/2023) we are doing TWO videos for Frank Friday. This is the second video! And wow... where has this album been hiding?
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• RDNZL
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2024 and still LOVING the music. I've been listening to it for 41 years now and I do not have any intention to stop! Too much pleasure to give up.... Thank you, Frank, for the music! 😁👌👍
Frank Zappa music is like a movie for your ears.
It really is dude. Especially this one with no lyrics! Straight up entertainment beamed into your brain lol
More like an orgasm for your ears.
George Duke (keyboards), Ruth Underwood (percussion & synthesizer) and Chester Thompson (drums). Amazing talents!
Man Ruth is a talent.... lightning quick. Chester has some of the grooviest and tightest fills I've ever heard. And George Duke is the second coming of Keith emerson lol INSANE talents. Thanks for watching bro!
Frank moving towards his prime era 75-78.
Listen to the live version from the Helsinki Concert. It's phenomenal! Contains one of the greatest Zappa guitar solos I've ever heard.
Welcome to the Zappa Universe, 4 decades myself,
Same here 👍
This album is a musical movie for adults and children ! Thanks mister Zappa !
It's so fun seeing someone like yourself discover the layers and changes and the different boxes of this geniuses music...
"Greggery Peccary" is one of those album-side length (~22 minute) *story-song* suites, like "Billy the Mountain" or Don't You Eat That Yellow Snow" Highly recommended.
Loved your reaction! For me it's lovely to see someone experience Frank's music for the first time and who appreciates it. If you want more from this album, you should listen to 'The Adventures of Greggery Peccary'. Keep up the good work!
So glad you enjoyed it my friend! I will be doing greggary peccary this frank Friday! Can't wait! Everyone has been hyping it up lol
Stuff like this takes multiple listens to fully comprehend
Thank you for the Double Zappa Friday ☺️
Anything for yall and anything for frank. I'm very glad you enjoyed. I figured yall would appreciate a double helping before Christmas as well as his birthday yesterday.
RDNZL has always been in my top 10 FZ tracks.
Dude I see why. This shit was bonkers in the best way possible lol
You're right, you can't beat this!!! Check out live at the Roxy and elsewhere.
And yes Frank Zappa is his own genre
There’s another live version of this song on “You Can’t Do That On Stage Anymore” vol. 2. 👌🔥🔥
And vol. 5
You've introduced me to some Zappa I've never listened to before. Fantastic.
Weasels Ripped My Flesh is a favourite album of mine.
Glad I could be of service! Thank you to the subscriber who requested it! It was great.
Awesome words said about Frank Zappa at the end of the video L33👍
Thanks man I appreciate that. It's the least I can do in honor of the man. He defies description 😁😁
I first heard a clip of this song in an interview on Australian TV 1973-74 (That is my favorite Zappa interview).
Love your love!
The version of this tune on You Can't Do That On Stage Anymoe Vol 2 is even better, the guitar solo is so freaking awesome!
Arrangement overall is different in places but the same line up.
Awesome I'll check it out thank you
Cool! I love the way you react!
Have you heard "The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution" from the album "Sleep Dirt"?
It was the audition jam for the bass player. Just Frank on his 12 string and electric, Terry Bozzio on drums and Patrick O'Hearn on double bass and electric bass. Lots of overdubs. 1975.
Maybe my favorite track ever.
Thanks man! I try not to pause or any of that nonsense...it ruins everything. I am the revolution of reaction channels... lol Jk. No I have not heard that yet! I will definitely check it out. Thank you!
"Redunzil" Keyboard player is the world famous George Duke. The album is next level (especially "The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary")
That piece "The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary" is, in my humble opinion, one of the best pieces Zappa ever composed. Superbe.
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Ruth Underwood, Chester Thompson, Tom Fowler along with Duke…my favorite Zappa band!
@@EnglishTomanotJuanma Agree
@@bookhouseboy280 Bass on this track is actually Birdlegs Youman.
If you want to hear some great drumming by Vinnie Colaiuta you must listen to 'Keep it Greasy' - Joes Garage - a masterpiece Zappa.album.
I will be starting Joe's garage next week! Can't wait to hear it finally!
RDNZL, pronounced Redunzel. According to Dweezil "This was on the family car license plate in the 70's, and that it was a reference to Gail's tendency to "circumlocute" things she was trying to say (something many Zappa fans have noticed in recent years). He concludes by saying that it was a combination of "redundant" and "Rapunzel."
I thought it was Ruth Doesn’t Need Zappa’s Lyrics. But for decades I thought it was an automatic transmission indicator for a car. Reverse Drive Neutral Zappa Low.
Hahaha what.... that's hilarious. So random. And so zappa. He pulls everything from his life into his music. It's amazing.
Btw, for people who have Amazon Prime 200 Motels is free right now. Quality is amazing.
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10 minutes ago, I purchased the film *ZAPPA* for $5.00 on Amazon.
Rental is 3.99, purchase was $12.99, cut down to $5.00, so I bought it outright. Streaming only, but that's a bargain.
Having contributed to the Kickstarter campaign, I have Vimeo access to it and can stream it from my phone to my TV but having it on Amazon is easier access. Such a deal! Merry Christmas indeed.
The posthumous release of Lather, has this and other albums he was forced to deliver to Warners, on it.
I recommend Frank's last great guitar solo, it's contained in the song A Reggae Improvisation In A Major, from the 1991 Prague concert, that or or one of the greatest love songs of all time called "Anything" off of the greatest doo-wop album of all time, Frank's Cruising With Ruben And The Jets album.
If it's BRILLIANT, it sounds like Ruth.
YES!
Одна из многих лучших пластинок с музыкой Заппы.
Another thought - have a viewing and listen to the passion with ZPZ. Dweezil, Frank's son, has totally retaught himself to play the guitar like his father and has spent years on the road keeping the music alive.
Fun fact.Old cars gearshifts had RDN2L..reverse Drive neutral 2nd gear low gear. Frank gets under your skin like no other.
I crave his guitar like crispy bacon
That IS a fun fact I was not aware of!
A great live performance to check out is "Roxy and Elsewhere side 2 "Village of the Sun"
The Bluezee'r Side of Frank. Still a Masterpiece from the Master.
I requested this reaction on another channel about a year ago. It was not well received. So glad you enjoyed this. There are no bad tracks on this album. Revised Music for Low Budget Orchestra is another hidden gem. Do it.
How could this not be taken well? This is fantastic musicianship and creativity. People are so spoiled acting sometimes 🙄 😆 I loved it!
Do “Revised Music for Guitar & Low-Budget Orchestra" next from Studio Tan!
Awesome thanks Kurt I'll add it to the list 😀
Oh yes! 👍
Listen to "Revised Music For Guitar And Low-Budget Orchestra". - it's actually the piece right before RDNZL. That will re-arrange your molecules.
Some music comes to you at the right time . I never got into Zappa until after he passed. I had to travel to a city to get my passport renewed and while waiting nipped into a record shop and bought Broadway The Hard Way. Hooked .
Lee, the end of your last video, you hinted at... Maybe "Joe's Garage"... (smiles) Would be a great way to end the year...!
Anyway, you want some real great Zappa you must do an album review of Zoot Allures, especially the Title Track.
Hmmmmm you are right I did say that. So much $appa so little time... but yeah maybe to cap off the year I'll do that :)
A regular pattern with Frank had him set up a complicated polyrhythmic riff (or 'vamp'), and then he and the drummer would solo over the top
Correction to my last text: It should have read "Others have suggested things from "Studio Tan" but I like ... from "Sleep Dirt"
Actually, FZ never released the "STUDIO TAN and the "SLEEP DIRT" albums. They were originally part of the "LEATHER" album released by Frank. You can look up the details.
Have an Adventure with Greggery Peccary from that album.
I will be doing that one next month:)
@@L33Reacts Cool beans, will watch for it.
That one is gonna be an absolute trip, guaranteed@@L33Reacts
Yep, that's Ruth and George on keyboards.
Dude she is SO good it's crazy. And George needs no introduction. Just listen to those keys. Good lord.
Do "The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary" from this album...you 'll love it... it 's a way of life...
Frank ruled
Thanks Peter
Absolutely! Peter 🪨 s
L33: Listening to this for the first time, I suddenly realize one could cure stuttering by racing in reverse over speedbumps. I'm telling you, he knows how to open new thought paths with his music. Studio Tan? I need to hear more.... Thank you!
And to think you still haven't heard every facet of Zappa. You still have yet to experience his orchestral side. The Yellow Shark album is an excellent starting point. I'd suggest either "G-Spot Tornado" or the "Dog Breath Variations/Uncle Meat" medley.
Oh man that's crazy.... even more flavors of zappa. I am so down. We will get there eventually... 💪
Tornado sure knows how to find that elusive spot... Right on! 😎
1975 turned out a productive year for Frank and gave the public the bulk recordings that comprise the albums Orchestral Favorites, Studio Tan and Sleep Dirt. In the case of Studio Tan, the main feature of this album is the full sided composition called The Adventures of Greggery Peccary. This is something like Billy The Mountain 2.0, offering jazz in an almost cartoon atmosphere while telling this idiotic story about a pig.
Yes, yes RDUNZL. My handle.
Great track and reaction! Hopefully you'll get round to 'the adventures of gregory peccary' from this album soon
Thank you so Much! Mr.peccary will be this frank friday. Yall been hyping it up... can't wait. 😊
Good video. recently changed background? I like it.
Yup! The old one was getting old. Had to switch it up! I actually just added some new stuff in the video I just recorded.. got some new lights. I appreciate you! 🙏
Thanks for the right-on reaction! Brilliant music from a brilliant mind. You can also check another fantastic version from the Lost Episodes album - my ringtone :)
So glad you enjoyed it!! I look forward to Friday every week. His music is just so unique and varied that I can't get enough of... one of a kind. In his own universe. Craziness
Studio Tan and Sleep Dirt where put together in the studio to get out of cotractural bondage from Warner Brothers records after that his stuff was on the Zappa Label and then Barking Pumpkin enjoy your oddesee
Chester Thompson was miles ahead of the times, cos he sounds like Terry Bozzio in the late '80's. Ten years ahead, at least.
To make it easier for ya, FZ used to call the song Redunzle
Ahhhhhh everything makes sense now 😊😆😆 thank you for that.
No worries!! Enjoy the continuous Zappa adventure. Took me almost 3 years to collect his whole catalogue! And Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
When it comes to sound - if you want it all, FRANK ZAPPA offers it up in kaleidoscope form. If you are looking for deep meaning in his music - forget it, he purposely defies such stuff. I never got the chance to see him live but I did get to see his son and many of Frank's old band members perform a tribute show and holy moly, it was memorable to say the least. Glad you reacted to this piece, L33. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Lawrence!! I know that I haven't even scratched the surface yet with him . His deep meaning comes in the music... the rest is trivial to him I suppose. I absolutely adore his approach to music bro. Humor DOES belong in music 😆😆
I would suggest The Black Page.
I've done dweezils version of it but not actually Frank's original track. Thanks for reminding me.
And I subscribed to you channel.
Glad to hear my friend! Glad to have you along for the ride!
For more on this album to listen to, check out Revised Music for Guitar and Low Budget Orchestra
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From the same album listen to The Adventures of Greggery Peccery...it will blow you away!
Ill be doing poor Gregory very soon. 😀
It's always Ruth. Try Watermelon in Easter Hay
This is his way out stuff. I like the songs a little more formed for easier listening like his "Apostrophe" album and other later ones. He's a musical genius no matter what he plays.
Yes, that was Ruth. Only track on the album she plays on.
I instantly recognized her style. She comes in like lightning and goes out like thunder. . . Yeah that works. Lol 😆😆
From what I understand warner Bros split up the album lather(leather) that frank intended to release and put out studio tan and it's companion sleep dirt. I believe Frank was very unhappy about it.
Thanks for giving me a day to look forward to every week!
Frank: "They say I owe them four more albums ... I got more than four. And they know that. If Warners keeps fucking around like this they're gonna get a little present when I get home." Expecting delivery of one album at a time, Warner received a four album (one a double, so five) "little present" all at once. Frank: "According to the contract, upon receipt of the tapes, they have to pay me. They received the tapes and they did not pay me." They then released the albums with (purposefully?) ugly covers sans publishing info and playing credits.
Since his contract had allegedly been breached, Zappa took his copy tapes of the four albums, added some new material, subtracted some old, and prepared a four-record set called "Lather", but pronounced "Leather". Recorded over a three-year period with non-static personnel from later Zappa line-ups, "Lather" is nothing so much as a definitive overview of every mode the man ever tampered with, utilising new recordings and with few exceptions - notably a scorching instrumental version of "Duke Of Prunes" - all new material. If your interest in Zappa goes beyond mere frivolous acquaintance, it's essential. - New Musical Express
According to Frank, there was to be a single disc version (sans the "orchestra stuff") for those who couldn't afford the box. Some differing versions of Sleep Dirt and Studio Tan songs.
L33Reacts Did you have a look at the video ( The Drummers Of Frank Zappa) I had left the name of the video on a couple of your videos here on UA-cam
No I haven't yet I just got back from a road trip I will take a look this weekend for sure!
You didn’t get to live in the same world as FZ, but you do get to live in the same world as Dweezil Zappa. Go see one of his shows next chance you get. He spent like 5 years learning his dad’s catalogue and has been fronting Zappa Plays Zappa for the past 15 or so years. I never had a chance to see Frank live, but I have seen Dweezil and his band is unbelievable, especially multi instrumentalist Scheila Gonzalez:
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Not freehand jazz, Frank wrote out all music for all instruments except his guitar which was always spontaneous and improvised
This is one of the albums he produced whilst recovering from the broken leg he got well on tour in London
No, that was ,WakkaJawaka and the Grand Wazoo, he had fully recovered by the time this was recorded
Studio Tan is one of those albums that keeps growing after each listening because the complexity makes you find new things all the time. You asked for more song and probably ”Greggery Peccary” will be the number one recommendation, BUT don’t forget Frank’s intended ”smash hit” ”Lemme Take You To The Beach”! And the fourth ”Revised Music…” makes this album my favorite album by the great man. Great reaction, I’m really happy that you like this more complex side of his music!
Dude I so dig his more complex stuff... I haven't heard anything like it. Kinda nuts. I prided myself in my musical taste and then I listen to him and I feel like I discovered an entire new universe. Kinda daunting at points but the music makes it so worth it. I will write all of those down, thanks bro 🙏
Really enjoying your journey , I'm jealous lol mine started in the mid 70s in Jr. high . Loved Sabbath and Alice Cooper Floyd and such but Frank Ruined me for mainstream
It seems like that's what his music does.. just ruins everything else 😪 😁😁 I'm glad your enjoying it. I certainly am as well :)
Good reaction. Yes, this album is underappreciated by many (including me). Frank didn't want the music presented in this way. It and "Sleep Dirt" were put out by Warner Bros. so Frank could get out of his contract, so there wasn't much thought or promotion to their releases as with others. Others have suggested things from "Sleep Dirt". I happen to like "Regyptian Strut" and "The Ocean is the Ultimate Solution" from "Sleep Dirt". Also as I have mentioned on other reactions and someone mentioned below: G-Spot Tornado with Frank conducting an excellent European group is wonderful and it has some visual allure with a pair of modern dancers. It died not too long after this performance. ua-cam.com/video/AyitnY3Rt9c/v-deo.html
check out YCDTOSA Vol 5 DISK 2 for this insanity LIVE!
I'll add it to the list, thank you so much😀
I think its George Duke on keys, although Jobson was about to take over for a tour around this time. Sounds like Dukey to me though 😊
Yeah they said it was him in the chat. He was on FIRE here
@@L33Reacts you should check out some of the George Duke Band albums from this era too mate 👌 like Earth Wind & Fire meets Prog Fusion...stunning!
hey mate be yourself, you are a good man
Thanks bro... I try my best lol 😀 I didn't use to be. Or, maybe I always was but the drugs had me fucked up
The entire album that this comes from is actually a hodge podge. Only two tracks are from the band that plays this, recorded in 1974, with another track from 1969 (with overdubs in 1976) and another from 1975.
So, this track isn't really indicative of the entire album.
That said, all of the tracks on this album are on the four record (2 CD) set titled Läther.
I'm not gonna lie, that sounds so COMPLICATED lol poor frank. That damn record label 😅
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The Läther album is wicked complicated. It went like this:
Frank presented a double album, Zappa In New York, and it included the track Punky's Whips (which you may have already reacted to), but Warner Bros. cut that track out as well as edited out references to Punky Meadows (lead guitar player from Angel) from the song Titties 'n' Beer.
Frank found that to be a breach of his contract so, pissed off with the label, he owed them three more albums on his contract and brought them the tapes for three albums all at once soon after and expected to be paid for them upon delivery. Giving them all three albums and getting out of his contract asap was his plan.
They didn't pay him for the tapes, as well as for Zappa In New York, (60K each, so they owed him $240K) so he felt that the breach of contract allowed him to shop the music elsewhere for release.
He took the music from those four albums, cut some tracks out, added more and made the whole monstrosity into a four-record set titled Läther.
Frank made a deal with Mercury/Phonogram and they went as far as cutting test pressings of the albums. Warner Bros. threatened to sue, saying that Frank was still under contract with them, so they backed out of releasing it.
Pissed off even further, and giving a big middle finger to WB, Frank took his test pressings of Läther to radio station KROQ in LA, which had means to air nationally through sister stations, he played the entire thing, asking his fans to tape the music right off the air for free and to not buy the albums as they would eventually come out on WB.
The albums that made up Läther include Studio Tan, from whence RDNZL came.
Läther was never released as intended in Frank's lifetime. It was finally released in 1996. Bootleg copies, likely sourced from the test pressings, were made.
I bought one in 1983 for $40. Today they sell for around $400.
To the aforementioned Zappa In New York:
Some uncensored copies were released in 1977, including Punky's Whips, before WB recalled all of the albums, edited it and released it in 1978.
Most of those rare records went to England and maybe other European countries. They can be found for sale online now and then, running in the range of $400. One such specimen was available just two weeks ago and I almost pulled the trigger on buying it but didn't want to fork over that much money. I wish I did. It's really rare. Maybe next time...
Sounded like EDDIE JOBSON on Keys or George Duke
It's George but with Ruth sometimes doubling him (on keys) during the theme-statements
Emerson? - Since you like....I now you will like AWAKEN by Yes. Just do it.
ua-cam.com/video/KlsnEHjoKDA/v-deo.html here's one of my reactions to awaken.
Here's the studio one. My video quality isn't as good though lol ua-cam.com/video/RzMqhhVAmm4/v-deo.html
The title is pronounced 'redunzle'
ReDuNZeL
Pronounced Radunzl
If you like this hot rats will change your life
One of Frank's greatest instrumentals. However, I personally find the version on The Lost Episodes to be vastly superior to this one.
I'll have to check it out. Thank you for the suggestion!
If your band doesn't have a xylophone in it, it's complete and utter rubbish mate!
Absolute trash if you don't have it! 😆😆😆
I guess BIR's been listening to too much 1980 tour stuff!