ZAPPA PICKS - BY LARRY LALONDE OF PRIMUS

Frank Zappa

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Boxset/Compilation, released in 2002

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Five-Five-Five (2:35)
2. Dumb All Over (4:03)
3. Alien Orifice (4:15)
4. Camarillo Brillo (3:59)
5. Evelyn, a Modified Dog (1:04)
6. Wild Love (4:09)
7. G-Spot Tornado (3:15)
8. Dog Breath (3:36)
9. Little Umbrellas (3:03)
10. Fine Girl (3:29)
11. Sofa No. 2 (2:40)
12. Village of the Sun (4:17)
13. Echidna's Arf (Of You) (4:48)
14. Wind Up Workin' in a Gas Station (2:29)
15. St. Alphonso's Pancake Breakfast (1:50)
16. Black Page, No. 2 (5:36)
17. Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt (4:44)
18. On the Bus (4:31)
19. Doreen (4:47)

Total Time 69:10

Line-up / Musicians

- Frank Zappa / synthesizer, guitar, percussion, conductor, vocals, backing vocals, producer, Octave bass
- Eddie Jobson / violin, keyboards, vocals
- Adrian Belew / rhythm guitar, vocals
- Jack Bruce / bass
- Steve Vai / guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals
- Ronnie Cuber / clarinet, baritone saxophone
- George Duke / synthesizer, keyboards, vocals, backing vocals
- Bruce Fowler / trombone
- Tom "Bones" Malone / trombone, trumpet, piccolo
- Jean-Luc Ponty / violin, baritone violin
- Bobby Martin / keyboards, vocals
- Don Preston / synthesizer
- Ed Mann / percussion, marimba, backing vocals, vibraphone, electric percussion
- Sal Marquez / trumpet, vocals
- Chester Thompson / drums, voices
- Chad Wackerman / drums, electronic percussion
- Jimmy Carl Black / vocals
- Ike Willis / synthesizer, rhythm guitar, vocals
- Ray Collins / backing vocals
- Jim Gordon / drums
- Aynsley Dunbar / drums
- Tom Fowler / bass
- Ahmet / vocals
- Arthur Barrow / bass, vocals
- Randy Becker / trumpet
- Max Bennett / bass
- Bloodshot Rollin' Red / harmonica
- Terry Bozzio / percussion, drums, vocals
- Napoleon Murphy Brock / flute, tenor saxophone, vocals, backing vocals
- Robert Camarena / backing vocals
- Paul Carman / alto, baritone & soprano saxophones
- Marginal Chagrin / baritone saxophone
- Vinnie Colaiuta / drums
- Warren Cuccurullo / rhythm guitar
- Ruben Ladron de Guevara / backing vocals
- Debbie / backing vocals
- Tony Duran / rhythm guitar
- Erroneous / bass
- Walt Fowler / synthesizer, trumpet, flugelhorn
- John Guerin / drums
- Bob Harris / trumpet, keyboards, soprano (vocals)
- Ralph Humphrey / drums
- Howard Kaylan / vocals
- Mike Keneally / synthesizer, rhythm guitar, vocals
- David Logerman / drums
- Al Malkin / vocals
- Lou Marini / flute, alto saxophone
- Tommy Mars / keyboards, vocals
- Kurt McGettrick / baritone saxophone, E-flat clarinet
- Kerry McNabb / backing vocals
- Davey Moire / vocals, backing vocals
- Patrick O'Hearn / bass, vocals
- David Ocker / clarinet, bass clarinet
- Jim Pons / bass, vocals
- Motorhead Sherwood / tenor saxophone, vocals
- Craig Stewart / harmonica
- Stumuk / bass saxophone
- Scott Thunes / electric bass, Minimoog
- Ian Underwood / organ, clarinet, flute, piano, keyboards, saxophone, alto & tenor saxophones, vocals, woodwind
- Ruth Underwood / synthesizer, percussion, marimba, overdubs, vibraphone
- Mark Volman / vocals
- Denny Walley / rhythm guitar, vocals, slide guitar
- Ray White / rhythm guitar, vocals
- Albert Wing / tenor saxophone
- David Samuels / timpani, vibraphone
- Peter Wolf / keyboards

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Review by Muzikman
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What do Jon Fishman of Phish and Larry Lalonde of Primus have in common? Well, first, they were nice enough to give of their time and secondly they both feel an inherent bond with Frank Zappa and his music. Rykodisc is just beginning of what will be a series of compilation releases covering the career of the rock legend. These two CDs are the inaugural releases to kick off the program that will offer more of the Zappa catalog through the eyes of other musicians.

Zappa was an original; I think that it is safe to say that there was nobody like him nor will there ever be. His music was just as unique. Bizarre, funny, complex...those are some of the words that come to mind when describing the way he presented his music live and in the studio. He was undoubtedly one of the world's premier guitar players. He also was an outspoken activist, a father, and a tremendously respected man in and out of music circles. His absence has left a huge void in the music world. He was that special. We still have his music to remember him by and these CDs are quite a devotion to his craftiness.

There is a lot of music to take in on these two discs. Fishman's picks has 17 tracks and Lalonde's 19. The liner notes are terrific, as each artist relates his own personal experiences growing up listening to Zappa. I am completely taken aback as to what I can say about all of this music. It's all great stuff! Most of it is very weird, and that's what makes it so interesting to listen to. Keeping in mind that I have a warped sense of humor ... the sexist and politically satirical nature of some of the songs I thought were funny as hell. I am sure some of the material may offend some folks; if so, just listen to the music, its some of the most amazing music ever made, and most have found it nearly impossible to duplicate.

My favs were "Doreen," "Dog Breath," "I'm The Slime," "five-five-FIVE," and the unforgettable "Camarillo Brillo." Simply put, every song has its own personality and sound. You have to immerse yourself in Zappa's music to understand it, and those that do can find the appreciation for everything he did. Some of his recordings may have sounded out there, and for the most part, they were, but they were all Frank, 100%. Whoever said he did not have any commercial potential? (Reference to a book called No Commercial Potential, Zappa's story). There is more than enough information in each song to stick in your craw, chew, and mull over. Zappa made thinking man's music, and he was the ultimate musician's musician.

These CDs are a wonderful primer to his music. If you are a longtime fan or even if you have not experienced the pleasures and oddities of Zappa's world, it is a great way to get some of his best material on one CD. Any way you look at it, you should try the music, who knows? You may just come back for some more. Keep it real and keep it greasy, the main thing is to get these CDs before you leave this earthly domain.

Latest members reviews

4 stars What an insane and eclectic mix of music this record contains! If you can't find something to like out of these 19 songs, then you probably don't like Zappa anyways. I realize that making a "greatest hits" package of Frank Zappa's music is an impossible task, but this is a good mixture of song ... (read more)

Report this review (#294748) | Posted by mohaveman | Monday, August 16, 2010 | Review Permanlink

5 stars It was a very good idea by record label Rykodisc to ask the guitarist Larry Lalonde (Primus) and drummer Jon Fishman (Phish) to search into the huge Zappa catalogue to select the subject of a compilation of the works of the great composer. I simply envy and at the same time sympathise with th ... (read more)

Report this review (#168323) | Posted by danielfortin | Monday, April 21, 2008 | Review Permanlink

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