"My theory is that music is good, it's the only religion that delivers the goods. And anybody who wants to hear any kind of music is entitled to hear that music because it's good for you – it makes you feel good. If you like it, go for it. Just because I don't like it doesn't mean anything – it's a matter of personal taste."
This is the first full Zappa song I've really listened to besides what I've seen on those "100 greatest lists" on TV. I also took the liberty of checking out the "King Kong" video as well. I was attracted to the lyrics of Carolina hardcore ecstasy but I was more attracted to KING KONG's music, which distinctively reminded me of The Doors. Although I can appreciate that Zappa is creating music regardless of what was going on around him, its difficult for me to get into it.
The one thing I didn't like was that there were two drummers in King Kong, it sounded messy to me, which is weird cause I love Keith Moon. I'd like to hear stripped down performances of his music...with maybe drums and three other instruments. Or a Ska/punk cover.
mr. sound boy king wrote:
Organic apples are not normal, they are special, like analog, whereas normal apples, like digital, taste sterile and lack warmth.
Zappa totally blew my mind! He is a constant in my life, both as a musician and as a philosophical guiding light! I'm so happy you ( Low Woods) want to initiate people to his music! My favourite periods are from Freak Out to Hot Rats/Live in L.A. and the late contemporay music/Synclavier music. ZAPPA RULES!
I made a 2-disc BEEFHEART primer for you. It's great. Where should I send it? Shoot me a PM with yer addy!
yr fzzy pal,
peter9000
Shit, people, get the "Classic Albums" Dvd on Apostrophe, Overnite Sensation. Halfway thru Joe Travers is going thru the Vault and pulls out a reel, just like nothing, and says...
"Oh, and here are the original masters from TROUT MASK REPLICA"!!!!
"My theory is that music is good, it's the only religion that delivers the goods. And anybody who wants to hear any kind of music is entitled to hear that music because it's good for you – it makes you feel good. If you like it, go for it. Just because I don't like it doesn't mean anything – it's a matter of personal taste."
"My theory is that music is good, it's the only religion that delivers the goods. And anybody who wants to hear any kind of music is entitled to hear that music because it's good for you – it makes you feel good. If you like it, go for it. Just because I don't like it doesn't mean anything – it's a matter of personal taste."