This channel is a godsend for those like me who love FZs work. Would really appreciate seeing analysis of Black Napkins, specifically the second guitar theme after the main statement. Vais transcription book “Guitar” seems to vary from the version on Zoot Allures, and Frank himself seems to change it every performance, vis the version on The Mike Douglas Show, but there is a consistent idea which I’ve been unable to capture in my own playing of the piece. Long live Frank Zappa’s music! I was fortunate to see him perform 3 times: Joes Garage 2 and 3 tour, Tinseltown Rebellion tour, and at CNE Stadium where after 1 fantastic hour, he abruptly ended the concert. I met Ike Willis in front prior to the show as well, but only said “Are you with Frank?” He replied “yup”.
I could listen to Steve talk about his experiences with Frank all day. He has such an enthusiasm and reverence for the work and the time that spent being a part of it. It's so great to have a knowledgeable person like Chanan have these conversations with Steve. Also, I would probably say that Inca Roads is my favorite song and I can't believe that I never realized that there is a piece of Approximate in it, great stuff !
So wonderful to hear these incites into the compositional process of the great Frank Zappa and the great Steve Vai for that matter. Many thanks to Chanan for giving Frank's music the carr and attention to detail it so rightfully deserves. It's wonderful to share the passion all us fans have for this incredible music.
There is some footage left of our interview which focuses on Steve's solo albums Flex-Able and Passion and Warfare. I'll be posting that sometime in the next month or so. Thanks for watching!
Dear Chanan, thanks for yet another suberb conversation. I've discovered your channel some time ago and am amazed at the dishes you serve. Your sincere focus on the craft and your choice of subject are a delight. I saw Steve perform with Zappa each time they played Ahoy Rotterdam and would mentally unpack those nights for a whole year. That singular thrill was only matched by the release of Aja and Gaucho. In other words, please do go on.
"I always got very excited when Frank gave me music..." A pure, beautiful statement, given the story of these two heroes of ours. 'Thanks' to Frank and 'thanks' to Steve Vai too; one of the great musical ambassadors of the last half-century. Pretty good guitar player too.
Absolutely brilliant as always. Steve always gives great/humble interviews. It must be somewhere on UA-cam but I'd love to know how Steve learnt how to sight read and transcribe so young, was it a natural gift he developed or did he just study hard at a young age? I still can't believe how young he was in Zappa's band. Top dude
I have to wonder if Frank’s love of Doo Wop had a significant influence on how he wrote melodies, even within his more abstract compositions. An example: I can easily imagine Doo Wop singers performing that line which ends the Inca Roads guitar solo (on the One Size Fits All album) and then gets played by the whole band to lead into next composed section.
I love, love, loooove this series, and don't ever want it to end. Thank you so much for this priceless content, that I had been waiting for ever since I was 7 years old. ❤️ ❤❤
Chanan again. Thank you so much. With Alien Orifice what a cracking tune. As well for the announcement of the Australian concert. I brought tickets yesterday. Its a shame you are not opening for Steve.
God bless Steve man he is one of the coolest most down-to-earth people and I truly believe if he hadn't been in Frank Zappa's band that he would not be the person he is today or the guitarist Frank opened his eyes up to so much about the music business I mean he's got his own thing on guitar but Sinister Footwear , alien orifice or Maggio absolute Ridiculousness for Steve to play. And you heard it Frank never made mistakes he was a consummate professional and one of the greatest guitarists of all time and underrated as hell
The chords of the first round of the melody of Alien Orifice, as well as the solosection, also appear in The Torture Never Stops on Buffalo '80 in one part of the solo section. The rhythm and tempo there are pretty frantic.
Speaking of Roxy ... Which came first, the rhythm or the lyrics of "Pygmy Twylite"? Thanks. The discussion was waaay over my head. I don't read music or play an instrument. I'll clear a room if I try to sing, but I love to listen.
I'm so excited about the King Crimson band that they're putting together and they got the okay from Robert Fripp so yeah Levin, Belew( greatest Rhythm guitarist ever) Carey and V. The beat what an incredible salute to the early eighties King Crimson I mean you couldn't get four better musicians together and two of them were in that King Crimson lineup with Adrian and Tony
You are amazing Chan. If I lived next door to you, you would have to shoot me! I would be knocking on your door and asking for you to teach me every note! Thank god your video can't shoot me!!!
Musicologist need to start doing this. To approach the people involved with Frank Zappa and interview them. i think Zappas estate is making a mistake not letting anyone near the source material. in the future a ton of stuff is going to only be hearsay, THE MUSIC DOES NOT LIE IN THE RECORDINGS...IT LIES IN THE MUSICIANS THAT PERFORMED HIS MUSIC.
So he's going to Holland for something really cool and he doesn't want to talk about it it probably has something to do with that sweet dank bud they got there
This channel is a godsend for those like me who love FZs work. Would really appreciate seeing analysis of Black Napkins, specifically the second guitar theme after the main statement. Vais transcription book “Guitar” seems to vary from the version on Zoot Allures, and Frank himself seems to change it every performance, vis the version on The Mike Douglas Show, but there is a consistent idea which I’ve been unable to capture in my own playing of the piece. Long live Frank Zappa’s music! I was fortunate to see him perform 3 times: Joes Garage 2 and 3 tour, Tinseltown Rebellion tour, and at CNE Stadium where after 1 fantastic hour, he abruptly ended the concert. I met Ike Willis in front prior to the show as well, but only said “Are you with Frank?” He replied “yup”.
I could listen to Steve talk about his experiences with Frank all day. He has such an enthusiasm and reverence for the work and the time that spent being a part of it. It's so great to have a knowledgeable person like Chanan have these conversations with Steve. Also, I would probably say that Inca Roads is my favorite song and I can't believe that I never realized that there is a piece of Approximate in it, great stuff !
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Thanks again Chanan for brining Steve back and of course thanks to Steve for all great first hand remembrances of Frank.
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
So... can you guys talk to eachother...um...let's say...once a month?
lol
It's the interview that you never want to end.
Good job, as always.
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I love the massive grin at the beginning of the interview. The expression is too relatable!
Chanan, you should have one hundred thousand subscribers soon.
Your content is brilliant!
Many thanks.
Much respect to you both - bringing out the very best in Steve
Many thanks.
So wonderful to hear these incites into the compositional process of the great Frank Zappa and the great Steve Vai for that matter. Many thanks to Chanan for giving Frank's music the carr and attention to detail it so rightfully deserves. It's wonderful to share the passion all us fans have for this incredible music.
Thanks chaps, insightful conversation, inspiring that you're still majorly touring steve, have a great trip.
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Absolutely loving these Vai interviews, I could listen to you talk about Zappa endlessly
Thank you very much for this great interview
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks a lot - loved this interview - I really hope the Roxy transcriptions will be released someday cause that album is a Masterpiece.
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Amazing. Please say there's more!
There is some footage left of our interview which focuses on Steve's solo albums Flex-Able and Passion and Warfare. I'll be posting that sometime in the next month or so. Thanks for watching!
@@ChananHanspal wow! I can’t wait for that :)
wonderful thank you for sharing this
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Dear Chanan, thanks for yet another suberb conversation. I've discovered your channel some time ago and am amazed at the dishes you serve. Your sincere focus on the craft and your choice of subject are a delight. I saw Steve perform with Zappa each time they played Ahoy Rotterdam and would mentally unpack those nights for a whole year. That singular thrill was only matched by the release of Aja and Gaucho. In other words, please do go on.
Great stuff Chanan and Steve . Mucho thanks .
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"I always got very excited when Frank gave me music..." A pure, beautiful statement, given the story of these two heroes of ours. 'Thanks' to Frank and 'thanks' to Steve Vai too; one of the great musical ambassadors of the last half-century. Pretty good guitar player too.
Tremendous stuff ... I mark this video as 14 out of 10. Many thanks again.
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I loved your channel when it was just frank deep lore, now that you have 2 steve interviews this is just even better!!
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Thoroughly enjoyed this - thank you, Chanan (and Steve!)
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Absolutely brilliant as always. Steve always gives great/humble interviews. It must be somewhere on UA-cam but I'd love to know how Steve learnt how to sight read and transcribe so young, was it a natural gift he developed or did he just study hard at a young age? I still can't believe how young he was in Zappa's band.
Top dude
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I have to wonder if Frank’s love of Doo Wop had a significant influence on how he wrote melodies, even within his more abstract compositions. An example: I can easily imagine Doo Wop singers performing that line which ends the Inca Roads guitar solo (on the One Size Fits All album) and then gets played by the whole band to lead into next composed section.
Wonderful Chanan! Thank you.😎
That's some essential documentation being made here. Thanks alot Chanan!
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
I love that Steve loved figuring out Frank's puzzles. what a beautiful relationship.
Very illuminating! I love Alien Oriface and Envelopes
Great chat sirs!
Excellent stuff again Chanan, can't wait for the next instalment.
thank you very much to you and Steve! We miss Frank and his beautiful music so much! Best regards
Love your interviews. Thanks for sharing.
I love, love, loooove this series, and don't ever want it to end. Thank you so much for this priceless content, that I had been waiting for ever since I was 7 years old. ❤️ ❤❤
Now this is like watching two friends talk.Well done.
Amazing content....enjoying every minute! Great job..thanks!
keep doing these things! they're really great!
Thank you for this, Gentlemen!
Chanan again. Thank you so much. With Alien Orifice what a cracking tune.
As well for the announcement of the Australian concert. I brought tickets yesterday. Its a shame you are not opening for Steve.
Thank you for video, I could listen to both of you all day talking about Zappa. Wonderful
Thank you for this.
This is wonderful Chanan...
Thanks Andy.
Thank you both for this
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Fantastic interview!!
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God bless Steve man he is one of the coolest most down-to-earth people and I truly believe if he hadn't been in Frank Zappa's band that he would not be the person he is today or the guitarist Frank opened his eyes up to so much about the music business I mean he's got his own thing on guitar but Sinister Footwear , alien orifice or Maggio absolute Ridiculousness for Steve to play. And you heard it Frank never made mistakes he was a consummate professional and one of the greatest guitarists of all time and underrated as hell
I net Steve many times! Awesome awsome guy!!!!
Thanks a lot) Music Is The Best!
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Ended too soon, great stuff. Keep going strong Steve
The chords of the first round of the melody of Alien Orifice, as well as the solosection, also appear in The Torture Never Stops on Buffalo '80 in one part of the solo section.
The rhythm and tempo there are pretty frantic.
Wonderful
Speaking of Roxy ... Which came first, the rhythm or the lyrics of "Pygmy Twylite"?
Thanks. The discussion was waaay over my head. I don't read music or play an instrument. I'll clear a room if I try to sing, but I love to listen.
I'm so excited about the King Crimson band that they're putting together and they got the okay from Robert Fripp so yeah Levin, Belew( greatest Rhythm guitarist ever) Carey and V. The beat what an incredible salute to the early eighties King Crimson I mean you couldn't get four better musicians together and two of them were in that King Crimson lineup with Adrian and Tony
When is gonna be the Steve Vai's Zappa Reoccurring Nightmare Tour?
This may seem strange to most people, but,
“Alien Orifice” has always reminded me of
“A String Of Pearls” and “If I Were A Rich Man”.
You are amazing Chan. If I lived next door to you, you would have to shoot me! I would be knocking on your door and asking for you to teach me every note! Thank god your video can't shoot me!!!
Frank Zappa's the greatest !!!
how much do you have to pay to interview these guys??
Oh yes oh yes
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Musicologist need to start doing this. To approach the people involved with Frank Zappa and interview them. i think Zappas estate is making a mistake not letting anyone near the source material. in the future a ton of stuff is going to only be hearsay, THE MUSIC DOES NOT LIE IN THE RECORDINGS...IT LIES IN THE MUSICIANS THAT PERFORMED HIS MUSIC.
So he's going to Holland for something really cool and he doesn't want to talk about it it probably has something to do with that sweet dank bud they got there
grazie, i love you guys!!