Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: RED DISTRIBUTION EAN: 0801213012398 Format: Best of, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Eagle Rock Ent Manufacturer: Eagle Rock Ent Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Eagle Rock Ent Region Code: 1 Release Date: May 01, 2007 Running Time: 97 minutes Sales Rank: 14644 Studio: Eagle Rock Ent Theatrical Release Date: May 01, 2007
Product Description: This DVD focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews musical demonstrations rare archive & home movie footage plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976 and new full live performance done specially for this DVD.Song Titles:Dinah-Moe Humm (excerpt) I'm the Slime (excerpt) Montana (excerpt) St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast (excerpt) Dirty Love (excerpt) Cosmic Debris (excerpt) Stink-Foot (excerpt) Montana I'm the Slime.System Requirements:Running Time: 98 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 801213012398 Manufacturer No: EV30123-9
Amazon.com: History will show that Frank Zappa (1940-1993) was one of the greatest American composers of the 20th century in any musical form, and this superb episode of the Classic Albums series offers ample proof of Zappa's genius. As Zappa's reverent son and musical heir Dweezil Zappa rightly points out, Over-Nite Sensation (1973) and Apostrophe (') (1974) are the albums that epitomize Zappa's masterful jazz/rock fusion, virtually defining a unique musical genre that can only be called 'Zappa.' The recording of both albums is chronicled here not simply because they best represent the dazzling complexity of Zappa's music, but also because they were recorded simultaneously in a burst of creativity, proving beyond any doubt that Zappa was more than simply a mischievous provocateur. While the world may know Zappa from his mainstream novelty hit 'Valley Girl' (with daughter Moon on vocals), any devoted Zappaphile will tell you that this is the real Zappa, in full musical bloom, working miracles in the studio with The Mothers of Invention and a stellar variety of topnotch musicians who cite their time with Zappa as the most rewarding period of their careers.
The Classic Albums series strives to be definitive, and this must-have DVD is fully authorized in the scope of its coverage. With complete cooperation and participation from the remaining Zappa family (sons Dweezil and Ahmet, daughter Moon, and widow Gail are all extensively interviewed) and additional interviews with Billy Bob Thornton, Alice Cooper, guitarist Steve Vai, veteran Rolling Stone critic David Fricke, and many of Zappa's closest associates and collaborators, this 97-minute documentary is packed with highlights and fascinating revelations, like the pristine precision of Zappa's hand-written compositions, Zappa's childhood fascination with the compositions of Edgard Varèse, and his diligent, prolific, and disciplined, drug-free approach to recording and touring. Zappa's studio process is amazingly revealed when Dweezil and Zappa 'Vaultmeister' Joe Travers sit down at a mixing table to analyze the master tapes of classic Zappa tracks like the hilariously controversial 'Dyna-Moe Humm.' In addition to vintage archival clips of Zappa discussing his music and career, and home movies of Zappa's band on tour during the mid-1970s, this DVD also includes the complete video of Zappa performing 'I'm the Slime' on Saturday Night Live in 1976, live footage of a 1973 performance of 'Montana,' and a new performance of 'Camarillo Brillo' by Dweezil's tribute band, Zappa Plays Zappa (with Dweezil playing one of his father's favorite Gibson guitars). Bonus features also include a Travers-hosted trip into the massive Zappa archives, and further deconstruction of Zappa tracks 'Dirty Love' and 'Nanook Rubs It.' If you're a casual Zappa fan, this DVD will turn you into a passionate convert. For those who've loved Zappa all along, it's a little bit of heaven here on Earth. --Jeff Shannon
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Rating: - Exceptional DVD for those interested in the bigger FZ picture
Let me preface my remarks by saying that most of the negative reviews here were written by people who were expecting lots of concert footage. I read the label and online description and received exactly what I expected. Some people will give blue a bad review for failing to be red, but Frank Zappa: Apostrophe / Over-Nite Sensation is just what it claims to be.
I got into Zappa while in high school in the late 70's and early 80's. I studied music and still play, but as much as I drifted through various styles and interests, FZs music always stuck and held a special place in my music library. I recall seeing him in concert in 1982 - mind-blowing.
Zappa's music and the reasons we love it are often misunderstood. As Frank says in the video, everything he's done is part of the much larger body of his complete works. Albums like Apostrophe and Overnight Sensation were perhaps the most accessible ... Read More
Rating: - Zappa at his best
This is a fabulous overview of two of Frank Zappa's best albums. It offers interesting insights into the songs. There are interviews with family members and band members that detail Zappa's time and effort that he put into the music as a composer, arranger, performer and producer. All dedicated fans will enjoy this dvd. It also shows Dweezil's deep love for his father(he is always shown playing his dad's guitar)and this makes it a fine tribute to his dad. I like Dweezil's comments on each track of the albums, very insightful. Who knew Tina Turner sang backing vocals on some of the songs? Excellant DVD.
Rating: - Zappa is, like the king, alive!!!
Well, of course the sound is less than average. But let's make it clear and short: just listen the magnificent guitar solo of "no more trouble every day"... Pure genius. Then who cares about this bootleg type of sound. It is a time trip to 1974... For those who love FZ, go for it!
What a solo!!!
Rating: - Old Stuff is Great
The highlight of the DVD is the 'I Am The Slime" performance from 1976 SNL. Frankly, there are some vids from FZ's son version of some of the tunes of Apostrophe that fell flat for me. FZ is a legend. I'll watch it once in a while.
It is worth it.
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