Classic Reactions Ep.7: Frank Zappa Inca Roads | First time ever hearing Zappa
...but is it the last time ? :D
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I know he is a icon and there are many nice sounds and ideas in this song and iss masterly aranged but I don't become a Zappa fan in this life. I heard a while before Tangerine Dream (German Electronic /Synthesyser Band) and I like them a lot, but their first 2 albums sounding like the recording of : "Which sounds can we emit from our maschines ?". And the same feeling I have here.
The last line is a reference to Ruth Underwood, Zappa's percussionist at the time. The main vocal was by George Duke, who also played keyboards. Zappa provided some spoken word lines, but otherwise doesn't sing on this song. He shuts up and plays his guitar. The song itself is, I believe, inspired by the UFO explanation of the Nazca lines in Peru, by Erich von Däniken’s in his book “Chariots of the Gods?" As it becomes clear, Zappa didn't take this explanation seriously. In fact, there's a lot of mocking in the song!
I am a big fan, been listening to Zappa since the mid 60's, he started playing in the beatnik clubs in southern California in 1964, was part of a cultural revolution. Frank was one of the great composers of the 20th century. I would recommend "Peaches in Regalia" without the extended jam. I saw Frank twice, in 1969 and 1972, both were fabulous shows, I was always impressed with his guitar playing. I saw Dweezil at the local casino with my son somewhere around 2000, (dont remember exactly) it was pretty good. Best album? We're Only In It For The Money. I still sing some of those songs, my son loves that album. I don't get high anymore, but I used to, a lot! Still love Zappa, so surprised you watched it. Much love, #THG. ☕️☕️☕️☕️
The fact that we surprised you with this one, is the highlight of your comment! 😊 Next song we watch by them has got to be a live performance for sure! 🫡
As they used to say on Monty Python's Flying Circus... And now for something completely different!!! I got to see Frank Zappa live back in the 80's, and later I saw his Son Dweezil perform three times in Zappa Plays Zappa... He did a great job bringing Frank's music back to the stage once again!!! Thanks for indulging me with this one you two!!! 🔥🤘😎🤘🔥
I saw ZPZ in 2010 for the 70th birthday gig at the Roundhouse. I got to see Valley Girl played live for the first time *ever*. This was one of the hightlights of the show for me. Another was seeing ZPZ play Inca Roads live, which they'd never done before. After the show, I overheard some old Zappa fans comparing the show with Zappa shows they'd seen, and they were impressed - in that very understated British way. It may seem like faint praise, but it really isn't. So I agree about Dweezil doing a great job.