Frank Zappa - A Map of his Conceptual Continuity
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Topic: Frank Zappa - A Map of his Conceptual Continuity
Posted By: dunwich
Subject: Frank Zappa - A Map of his Conceptual Continuity
Date Posted: July 22 2015 at 01:29
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So apart from writing/recording instrumental prog (which - incidentally - is here: http://montresor.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - http://montresor.bandcamp.com ), I've been busy going through 63 Frank Zappa albums to reveal points of conceptual continuity. For those uninitiated with this aspect of Frank's work, basically lyrics, characters or pieces of music will recur throughout his albums, and he calls this 'conceptual continuity'. I wrote a lengthy article on it here: http://in-disciplined.com/?p=315" rel="nofollow - http://in-disciplined.com/?p=315 But most importantly - there's an interactive map that you can play with to find points of continuity! Have a read, have a look at the graph and enjoy! Cameron (Montresor)
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Posted By: EddieRUKiddingVarese
Date Posted: February 04 2016 at 21:02
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Hi dunwich good work nice article would have taken some doing like the music link too good stuff Cheers Eddie ------------- "Everyone is born with genius, but most people only keep it a few minutes" and I need the knits, the double knits! |
Posted By: GreatBeyonder
Date Posted: March 16 2016 at 01:23
| I am actually extremely impressed. Seriously. Where was this twenty years ago when I started my long trek through Frank's garage?! |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: March 16 2016 at 01:32
^ Agreed - hats off to the studious afficianadoes (c'mon spellcheck, fix that one  ) whom compiled this mathematical theory......... 
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Posted By: The.Crimson.King
Date Posted: March 16 2016 at 10:06
Great stuff...loaded the map, did a few clicks on magnify and the 1st thing I see is, "Tiny Sick Tears" and "Jim Morrison" What a Zaptastic way to start a Wednesday! ------------- https://wytchcrypt.wixsite.com/mutiny-in-jonestown" rel="nofollow - Mutiny in Jonestown : Progressive Rock Since 1987 |
dunwich wrote:Posted By: hellogoodbye
Date Posted: March 16 2016 at 11:10
Pierre Boulez would have liked that. |
Posted By: HackettFan
Date Posted: March 16 2016 at 11:58
The ultimate in conceptual continuity: Zappa plays Zappa. It looks impressive indeed. The interactive map isn't working on my iPhone, so I haven't viewed it interactively yet. ------------- A curse upon the heads of those who seek their fortunes in a lie. The truth is always waiting when there's nothing left to try. - Colin Henson, Jade Warrior (Now) |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: March 17 2016 at 02:55
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Wow...just wow ------------- http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - Metal Music Archives https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: March 17 2016 at 03:00
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^Just what I was about to say Holy moly - must've taken quite a bit of time. Thanks for posting Cameron. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |