Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List
Apr 19, 2010 · 1h 30m
Overview
On the liner notes to Freak Out!, the 1967 debut album by Zappa's original band the Mothers of Invention, Zappa listed some seventy-two names on the liner notes and cited them as influences. The Freak Out List intends to explore who these artists are and what influence they had on Zappa's music. This listing encompasses all sorts of music, from classical composer Edgar Varese to R&B star Johnny "Guitar" Watson to jazzman Eric Dolphy to flamenco guitarist Sabicas. You can hear for instance, how the esoteric classical influence of Varese shaped Zappa's long-form epics like "Lumpy Gravy" or how Dolphy's instrumental prowess led Zappa to incorporate jazz-fusion on albums like Weasels Ripped My Flesh! (1970), which even included a song titled "The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue." Interviews with various Zappa biographers and music historians as well as musicians George Duke, Ian Underwood, and Don Preston, all of whom played in the Mothers at one time or another, help add additional context.
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What is Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List about?
On the liner notes to Freak Out!, the 1967 debut album by Zappa's original band the Mothers of Invention, Zappa listed some seventy-two names on the liner notes and cited them as influences. The Freak Out List intends to explore who these artists are and what influence they had on Zappa's music. This listing encompasses all sorts of music, from classical composer Edgar Varese to R&B star Johnny…
When was Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List released?
Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List was released on April 19, 2010.
Where can I watch Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List?
Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List is streaming on Night Flight Plus, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List?
Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List?
The cast of Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List includes Frank Zappa (Himself), George Duke (Himself), Ian Underwood (Himself) and Don Preston (Himself).
Is Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List on Netflix?
No, Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Night Flight Plus, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel instead.