Yeah I remember where I was and I cried instantly to my surprise... Love his music... I was at work, I had to shuffle into a corner... @@dougsattem3853
Seems to become more obvious over time that FZ was first and foremost a great composer... having excellent renderings of his work like this doesn't hurt.
Behind all the irreverence and satire lies a great composer. FZ's music is not for the weak. And to play pieces like this one requires more than the average musician can do. Great performance.
Performances like this make two things clear: first is that Zappa was clearly a musical genius whose music has lasting value far beyond its pop-culture moment, and secondly, that his *band* was pretty damn good. This music is *not* easy to play. Props to TNM for an excellent version
I always envisioned this in a more Classic more Jazz Version This is as Close as it gets. And applause to the Guitarrist even attempting to Play Like Frank in 1981 to 1984 is very Hard Only very very few people can do it.
Wow, what a great job! One could hear and see that these guys have really embraced all of the magic and complexity behind Frank's music without turning this is into a technical excercise. Frank would have loved this version....
The brilliance of Zappa's compositions is that they live well beyond his arrangements. Every musician is free to reinterpret and rearrange, because the music is so precisely written. shines.
Impressively precise rendition of another one of FZ's iconic pieces. You guys keep the pulse despite all the rhythmic anomalies along the way, thanks! Subbed.
Aside from the complex rhythms, Frank used a lot of whole-tone scales mixed in with exotic, world-music sounding textures, and pandiatonic harmony. Interesting. Definitely left an imprint on the composing world.
Не самое сложное у Заппы. Но интересное , и входит в мою личную десятку у Заппы. Она более структурированная , чем почти все его синклавирные и оркестровые произведения. И исполнение крутое.
This is a highly competent rendition of the music by some extraordinarily talented musicians. I'm sure that Frank would have been impressed by the musicianship, but I don't think he would have considered this a "performance" - more like a rehearsal in front of an audience. Reading from a score on stage is acceptable for a large orchestra, because it would be too expensive to rehearse that many people to the point that they can play from memory, but an 8-piece chamber ensemble? Also, reading a note-for-note transcription of an improvised guitar solo is an impressive technical exercise, but why would you do that on stage at a live performance? I'm not criticising the achievements of the individual performers, but rather the classical institutions that continue to uphold this practice as acceptable. My students will know that this is a common and repetitive theme in my classes, but if you went to watch a play and the actors were all reading from scripts you would ask for your money back.
Maybe you’re right… but for what it’s worth, I improvised the solo in this performance, it wasn’t written out. Just was following the changes and number of bars in the chart. I think it could have been better but the problem wasn’t that it was a transcription, just hit a couple bumps in the road while improvising.
Frank Vincent Zappa - December 21, 1940 - December 4, 1993
Rest in Peace, Frank.
You are sorely missed.
Odd feeling to realize Zappa is a 20th Century composer, when his influence so bleeds into the present, nearly quarter way through the 21st Century.
I vividly remember where I was when I heard of his passing. Man was a genius. And these guys crush it
Yeah I remember where I was and I cried instantly to my surprise... Love his music... I was at work, I had to shuffle into a corner... @@dougsattem3853
Seems to become more obvious over time that FZ was first and foremost a great composer... having excellent renderings of his work like this doesn't hurt.
My brother in law blew one of his tweeters on this
@@markphillips1824 just one ? rookie
Behind all the irreverence and satire lies a great composer. FZ's music is not for the weak. And to play pieces like this one requires more than the average musician can do. Great performance.
Performances like this make two things clear: first is that Zappa was clearly a musical genius whose music has lasting value far beyond its pop-culture moment, and secondly, that his *band* was pretty damn good. This music is *not* easy to play. Props to TNM for an excellent version
Very much agree: great music, great band! Please like/subscribe as it helps TNM make these shows possible. Much appreciated.
I think Frank is smiling on this one. They did a great job on this.
Yeah, NakedEye is a great band and they love Zappa, and it shows. It would help us also if you would please "like" and "subscribe."
Nicely done. Frank Zappa's music is never an easy undertaking but it almost seemed natural for you guys.
4 gold stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
I always envisioned this in a more Classic more Jazz Version This is as Close as it gets.
And applause to the Guitarrist even attempting to Play Like Frank in 1981 to 1984 is very Hard Only very very few people can do it.
There's a jazzy version on "make a jazz noise here"
The best interpretation I've heard. Amazing work!
Frank was so underestimated!
One of our greatest song writers ever! He cared about music
Wow, what a great job! One could hear and see that these guys have really embraced all of the magic and complexity behind Frank's music without turning this is into a technical excercise. Frank would have loved this version....
Zappa = contemporary classic musik + fun. (The last part seems to be missing in the mind of many other composers.)
Very good choice and very good rendition. Hats off for keeping the groove all the way through !
This is really fantastic ! It is one of my favorite Zappa works. Very well done.
Frank Zappa was a musical genius!
The brilliance of Zappa's compositions is that they live well beyond his arrangements. Every musician is free to reinterpret and rearrange, because the music is so precisely written. shines.
Glad you like the video. It's an amazing piece, and NakedEye nails it. Please Like and Subscribe, as it helps us get the word out. Thanks!
I will definitely check out more naked eye ensemble
Greetings from sunny Greece! What a great performance!
Impressively precise rendition of another one of FZ's iconic pieces. You guys keep the pulse despite all the rhythmic anomalies along the way, thanks! Subbed.
Nice very nice… thanks for the music. Love the electric guitar … has to be there!!!
Masterfully arranged & performed, bravo, all of you! 👍👍👍
Quite enjoyed this. I think FZ would have approved.
BRAVO 😍👏👏👏❤ !!!!!
Beautiful! Congratulations on a wonderful rendition of a piece that deserves to be heard!
Especially great Job by all the Blowing Instrument Players. I am certain Frank wouldve liked this performance
Aside from the complex rhythms, Frank used a lot of whole-tone scales mixed in with exotic, world-music sounding textures, and pandiatonic harmony. Interesting. Definitely left an imprint on the composing world.
Loving this! More please!
BLOWN AWAY
Wow you guys really nailed it! It's a real pleasure to listen to this!
It's great to hear Zappa's work being performed with such skill!!!
frank's music always played skillfully right from the start with Freak Out. Uncle Meat was a high water mark for skilled performances.
So happy to see yer playing one of my alltime favourits
Very cool arrangement!
FRANK ZAPPA❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You guys really rocked! This is a wonderful Zappa's piece of music!
Exquisite. Bravo.
Fabulous
Very nice
I just realized that after my right foot was chopped off, my only footwear is sinister.
Bravo signor.
Sounds good
Bravo!!
Очень круто!
Amazing! I wasn't expecting this. ❤
Braviiiiii i love Francesco Zappa
Hey cool! Glad you like this amazing performance. Please like and subscribe so we a continue producing these concerts. And, thank you!
I believe Francesco Zappa is not Frank but another geezer
@@christopherlawley1842 ahahahahahahahah GREAT CHRISTOPHER
Oh, love it!
Well done!
Great rendering, great performance.
Zappanale 2024…please
Wow👌❤
Thank you, boys and girls.
👏 (wow)
On the on my ears..point. - Happy.
Impressive
Great effort.
Nice arrangement of this ridiculous difficult piece
Не самое сложное у Заппы. Но интересное , и входит в мою личную десятку у Заппы. Она более структурированная , чем почти все его синклавирные и оркестровые произведения. И исполнение крутое.
Very nice
never underestimated and that's it
Great
Is there more of this orchestra playing FZ?
Is this available anywhere for sale in something more than youtube lossy?
And any of their work
Brilliance
Sure, you can get their album at nakedeyeensemble.com/store. They're an awesome band! www.nakedeyeensemble.com/store
Well done you ensemble try yellow shark? Bit harder ? As design for Europe market ?😮still great performance well done very difficult to play?
This has a nice jazz groove to it. Not as powerful as Frank's versions, but they definitely get it.
I hear Linda Rhonstadt is looking for a pianist
Just music. What else did you want?
Bring the brass to the front.
Frank is comparable only to Bach & Mozart. His Music will be played & studied in the Future with them.
Nope
This is a highly competent rendition of the music by some extraordinarily talented musicians. I'm sure that Frank would have been impressed by the musicianship, but I don't think he would have considered this a "performance" - more like a rehearsal in front of an audience. Reading from a score on stage is acceptable for a large orchestra, because it would be too expensive to rehearse that many people to the point that they can play from memory, but an 8-piece chamber ensemble? Also, reading a note-for-note transcription of an improvised guitar solo is an impressive technical exercise, but why would you do that on stage at a live performance? I'm not criticising the achievements of the individual performers, but rather the classical institutions that continue to uphold this practice as acceptable. My students will know that this is a common and repetitive theme in my classes, but if you went to watch a play and the actors were all reading from scripts you would ask for your money back.
Maybe you’re right… but for what it’s worth, I improvised the solo in this performance, it wasn’t written out. Just was following the changes and number of bars in the chart. I think it could have been better but the problem wasn’t that it was a transcription, just hit a couple bumps in the road while improvising.
Is it me, or does ZAPPA hurt aa bit?
academic approach to Zappa's composition, unfortunately without feeling

Truck driver divorce........
Sorry but hearing this really puts in perspective how insanly Zappas band members where. This to me is a bit soulless and squarey
Could it be because, unlike Zappa's crew, they are reading dots on paper?
@@christopherlawley1842 Probably...
👍
Yes
I am sorry but that snare drum sounds horrible. it's not supposed to go Goosh it's a snare tighten it.
not a real going on ...a n not doing better
Respect for trying but poor
Muchos aplausos! Que milagros.
Bravo!
I hear Linda Rhonstadt is looking for a pianist