A bunch of Zappa/MOI songs - Progressive Rock Music Forum

This is too difficult.

I'll choose Lumpy Gravy on a 16 sided coin coin flip.

Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

You've hit a lot of my favorites on this list.

Willie the Pimp - some of Zappa's best guitar work on this song. Amazing riffs. Beefheart's vocals make the song sound kind of silly though. Tongue

Son of Mr. Green Genes - This is one of Zappa's best fusion tracks, imo. Peaches en Regalia is a good song, but I think there are so many better tracks on Hot Rats including this one. I love how it continues to revisit the theme in different ways, but still branches off with new instruments and verses every time.

The Gumbo Variations - This one sounds like the most improvised tracks on Hot Rats, and doesn't fail to entertain. I love a good jam, and especially this one. One of Zappa's most underrated songs.

Big Swifty - Good song. Great intro to Waka/Jawaka. I prefer the title track from this album though.

Waka/Jawaka - One of my favorite Zappa songs. The big band song style introduces the mood/theme early, but just continues to carry and carry and never lets down, culminating quite beautifully.

Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (suite) - This song is highly entertaining, mainly lyrically, but also musically.

Packard Goose - The heaviest Zappa song I've heard, and the highlight of Joe's Garage. The funk you hear earlier on the album returns on this song. The lyrics are typically Zappa, but the message is clear, and amusing. The instrumental break is my favorite part.

Watermelon in Easter Hay - Regarded as Zappa's best guitar solo, and not surprisingly. The song is a 9-minute long guitar solo, but it is incredibly beautiful, but also melancholy, suitably so since it's "Joe's last imaginary guitar solo". It's an excellent stand-alone track, but words can't describe how perfect of a fit it is on Joe's Garage for what it's written for.

I went with Waka/Jawaka in the end, since it didn't have any votes. Tongue

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Pfff. Too many great songs. I go with L.G, cause it was one of the first for me.

Village Of The Sun, because Echidna's Arf (Of You) is one of the most spectacular pieces of music ever written.

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Let's hear it for Lumpy Gravy!

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Poll Question: Which of these songs do you prefer?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
King Kong	1	[3.03%]
Village of the Sun Suite	3	[9.09%]
The Gumbo Variations	2	[6.06%]
The Little House I Used to Live in	1	[3.03%]
The Grand Wazoo	1	[3.03%]
Lumpy Gravy	5	[15.15%]
Big Swifty	0	[0.00%]
Call Any Vegetable Suite	3	[9.09%]
Don't Eat the Yellow Snow Suite	2	[6.06%]
Waka/ Jawaka	4	[12.12%]
Packard Goose	1	[3.03%]
Watermelon in Easter Hay	2	[6.06%]
Yo' Mama	1	[3.03%]
Advance Romance	1	[3.03%]
Willie the Pimp	3	[9.09%]
Return of the Son of Monster Magnet	0	[0.00%]
Son of Mr. Green Genes	3	[9.09%]
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Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183	Posted: January 16 2015 at 17:42
	This is too difficult. I'll choose Lumpy Gravy on a 16 sided coin coin flip.
	Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

TeleStrat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 27 2014 Location: Norwalk, CA Status: Offline Points: 9319	Posted: January 16 2015 at 16:38
	I went with Willie The Pimp because Peaches en Regalia wasn't on the list.

Metalmarsh89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 15 2013 Location: Oregon, USA Status: Offline Points: 2673	Posted: January 16 2015 at 15:48
	You've hit a lot of my favorites on this list. Willie the Pimp - some of Zappa's best guitar work on this song. Amazing riffs. Beefheart's vocals make the song sound kind of silly though. Son of Mr. Green Genes - This is one of Zappa's best fusion tracks, imo. Peaches en Regalia is a good song, but I think there are so many better tracks on Hot Rats including this one. I love how it continues to revisit the theme in different ways, but still branches off with new instruments and verses every time. The Gumbo Variations - This one sounds like the most improvised tracks on Hot Rats, and doesn't fail to entertain. I love a good jam, and especially this one. One of Zappa's most underrated songs. Big Swifty - Good song. Great intro to Waka/Jawaka. I prefer the title track from this album though. Waka/Jawaka - One of my favorite Zappa songs. The big band song style introduces the mood/theme early, but just continues to carry and carry and never lets down, culminating quite beautifully. Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (suite) - This song is highly entertaining, mainly lyrically, but also musically. Packard Goose - The heaviest Zappa song I've heard, and the highlight of Joe's Garage. The funk you hear earlier on the album returns on this song. The lyrics are typically Zappa, but the message is clear, and amusing. The instrumental break is my favorite part. Watermelon in Easter Hay - Regarded as Zappa's best guitar solo, and not surprisingly. The song is a 9-minute long guitar solo, but it is incredibly beautiful, but also melancholy, suitably so since it's "Joe's last imaginary guitar solo". It's an excellent stand-alone track, but words can't describe how perfect of a fit it is on Joe's Garage for what it's written for. I went with Waka/Jawaka in the end, since it didn't have any votes.
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HackettFan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 20 2012 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 7951	Posted: January 16 2015 at 14:59
	Call Any Vegetable

hellogoodbye Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP member Joined: August 29 2011 Location: Troy Status: Offline Points: 7251	Posted: January 16 2015 at 13:44
	Pfff. Too many great songs. I go with L.G, cause it was one of the first for me.

dave-the-rave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 04 2006 Location: NY metro area Status: Offline Points: 276	Posted: January 16 2015 at 13:24
	Call any vegetable, call it by name, and the chances are good... that the vegetable will respond to you.

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	Village Of The Sun, because Echidna's Arf (Of You) is one of the most spectacular pieces of music ever written.
	Trust me. I know what I'm doing.

tboyd1802 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 01 2012 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 898	Posted: January 16 2015 at 06:49
	Tough call. For the hell of it, I'll go with Son of Mr. Green Genes.

HolyMoly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26138	Posted: January 16 2015 at 04:56
	Let's hear it for Lumpy Gravy!
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	Yeah... Pick one I guess I'll go with the Village of the Sun Suite; just too marvelous.
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