Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Davey the Fat Boy » 14 Jan 2018, 20:08

I can enjoy Zappa in short bursts. A few years ago I was out to lunch and “I’m The Slime” came on - and it sounded perfect in the moment.

But those moments are far and few between. I saw him in concert twice and bought and played at least 20 of his albums in my first ten years or so of delving heavily into music. Ultimately it just didn’t move me.

But if you are trying to give him a shot Moddie, start with the first three Mothers albums, then perhaps Cruisin’ with Ruben & the Jets (if only to contextualize him a bit) - then skip to Hot Rats. If you don’t get him after all of that - you don’t get him.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby naughty boy » 14 Jan 2018, 20:13

Just listen to ‘Peaches En Regalia’. It’s wonderful.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Davey the Fat Boy » 14 Jan 2018, 20:14

Absolutely. Probably his single greatest track.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby The Modernist » 14 Jan 2018, 20:23

Just listened to it. Blimey, if that's his best track then the rest is going to be some kind of ordeal. It sounded like some ill-judged attempt at world music, vaguely Chinese and Medieval bits thrown together with no real effect. And some truly horrible sounding keyboards and synths. It sounded like ELP at their worst.

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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Goat Boy » 14 Jan 2018, 20:24

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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby naughty boy » 14 Jan 2018, 20:25

oh GO BACK TO YOUR CHARLES WHITBY
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby The Modernist » 14 Jan 2018, 20:27

fucken OCTO-ARM wrote:oh GO BACK TO YOUR CHARLES WHITBY


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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Davey the Fat Boy » 14 Jan 2018, 20:31

The Modernist wrote:Just listened to it. Blimey, if that's his best track then the rest is going to be some kind of ordeal. It sounded like some ill-judged attempt at world music, vaguely Chinese and Medieval bits thrown together with no real effect. And some truly horrible sounding keyboards and synths. It sounded like ELP at their worst.


Yeah - that proggy keyboard bit in the middle always makes me grit my teeth.

I like the melody. The arrangement is a bit busy for me, but it’s by far the best thing Zappa has to offer. Based on your reaction - you might take heed.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby naughty boy » 14 Jan 2018, 20:50

The Modernist wrote:
fucken OCTO-ARM wrote:oh GO BACK TO YOUR CHARLES WHITBY


Get the name right.
It's Whitby Bay.



:lol:
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby clive gash » 14 Jan 2018, 21:30



This’ll help.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby naughty boy » 14 Jan 2018, 21:35

Yeah.

It's 'the sixties', just like so much else we love is. That spirit.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Rayge » 15 Jan 2018, 11:17

The Modernist wrote:Just listened to it. Blimey, if that's his best track


It isn't. It's part of what turned me off him. Try these, which possess the supreme non-prog virtue of brevity (and also tunes and silly voices):



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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Goat Boy » 15 Jan 2018, 11:36

Just get Freak Out!.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby naughty boy » 15 Jan 2018, 11:45

and We're Only In It...
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby ConnyOlivetti » 15 Jan 2018, 12:51

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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Matt Wilson » 15 Jan 2018, 17:52

If G likes fusion, he should try Waka Jawaka or The Grand Wazoo. Listen to the title tracks of both albums on youtube. No vocals on either one.

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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Davey the Fat Boy » 15 Jan 2018, 17:55

...or just accept that Zappa’s a drag.
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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Matt Wilson » 15 Jan 2018, 17:56

Hey, where ya been all morning, Todd? We missed you!!

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Re: Frank Zappa vs. Sly Stone

Postby Hightea » 15 Jan 2018, 18:07

Zappa by miles.
Zappa made music all over the rock spectrum and did a great job of recruiting amazing musicians and/or discovering them. His experimental music opened lots of ideas and when he wanted to put out a popper album he was able to do this also.

Sly Stone was an amazing pop and funk guy. ig influence on the funk of the 70's. HIs R&B rhythms and melodies blended R&B, motown with rock and psychedelia. However, in the end I prefer Zappa's music and style to Sly.


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