From Eric Frans Sent Tue, Apr 14th 1998, 02:01
From Eric Frans Sent Tue, Apr 14th 1998, 02:01
Che wrote: > > But, to engage in a bit of intellectual wankery, I give you this to ponder. > Frank Zappa, one of the greatest improvisational guitar players ever, and > considered by many to be engaged in an updated form of jazz, gave up > recording with some of the finest musicians in the world & turned to > composing with a Synclavier (ultra-high end synthesizer & composition > computer) in the last years of his career. I saw a film where he complained > that the musicians couldn't capture what was in his head faithfully enough - > it was easier to teach the computer. And to quote Frank, "Jazz isn't dead, > it just smells funny". Good to see Zappa mentioned in this thread! For all you who haven't listened to much Zappa and are into IDM, do yourself a favor and check out his _Jazz From Hell_ CD from '87 on Rykodisc. All tracks but one were composed by Frank Zappa on the Synclavier. After listening to this you'll understand why the studio musicians couldn't keep up with what was in his mind! There was actually a video for the track "G-Spot Tornado" from this album, which I vaguely remember seeing awhile back -- all I remember are lightning fast edits to match the pace of the track. Anyone else remember seeing this video? E r i c F r a n s xxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx [cellular] http://www.internetconnect.net/~kdkates/epf [si-{cut}.db] http://www.internetconnect.net/~kdkates/epf/benford [so-cal idm event page] http://www.internetconnect.net/~kdkates/epf/scidm.html on: Frank Zappa - "Damp Ankles"