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vsp · 09-11-2002, 10:18 AM

A few great Zappa instrumentals, going past the obvious "Watermelon in Easter Hay" and "King Kong":

"We Are Not Alone" (from The Man From Utopia) - Incredibly catchy track from an otherwise mediocre album.

"Sofa #1" and "Sofa #2" (from multiple albums) - Some versions of these tracks had lyrics, but the instrumental versions were just as great.

"Thirteen" (from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 6) - Shankar on electric violin, a thoroughly unique cadence and an all-around nifty track.

"The Ocean is the Ultimate Solution" (from Lather and elsewhere)

"Let's Make The Water Turn Black / Harry, You're A Beast / The Orange County Lumber Truck" (instrumental medley) (from YCDTOSA Vol. 1 and Ahead Of Their Time) - an awesome display of the early Mothers' sound and skill. The Ahead Of Our Time mix is the better one.

Damn near all of "Jazz From Hell," but particularly "G-Spot Tornado". Musical whiplash on an almost-impossible-for-humans-to-play scale.

Bela Fleck is seconded, BTW. Haven't heard a bad song from his assorted projects yet.

09-11-2002, 10:18 AM	#7
vsp Syndrome of a Down Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Chester Posts: 1,367	A few great Zappa instrumentals, going past the obvious "Watermelon in Easter Hay" and "King Kong": "We Are Not Alone" (from The Man From Utopia) - Incredibly catchy track from an otherwise mediocre album. "Sofa #1" and "Sofa #2" (from multiple albums) - Some versions of these tracks had lyrics, but the instrumental versions were just as great. "Thirteen" (from You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 6) - Shankar on electric violin, a thoroughly unique cadence and an all-around nifty track. "The Ocean is the Ultimate Solution" (from Lather and elsewhere) "Let's Make The Water Turn Black / Harry, You're A Beast / The Orange County Lumber Truck" (instrumental medley) (from YCDTOSA Vol. 1 and Ahead Of Their Time) - an awesome display of the early Mothers' sound and skill. The Ahead Of Our Time mix is the better one. Damn near all of "Jazz From Hell," but particularly "G-Spot Tornado". Musical whiplash on an almost-impossible-for-humans-to-play scale. Bela Fleck is seconded, BTW. Haven't heard a bad song from his assorted projects yet.