Frank Zappa undoubtedly was a controversial person. A huge guitarist, composer, producer; in turn cynical - perhaps even a little misanthropic - and an ardent real slayer of the Republican Party, he was. Frank Zappa preached total freedom of expression, a strong belief in the absurd, the benefits for transgression and the rule of music over all other means of expression and communication.
In spite of the latter, the man used to talk a lot, be it on stage or during interviews! I’d say that the following statement (from wikiquotes) is quite revealing: :
I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.
He also used to sing (oh yes he did!), but it is the guitar player in him I prefer. As a guitar player, Zappa explored many different genres. He once said that one assimilate the rule, before transgressing it to progress.
Shut Up ‘N Play Yer Guitar - my favorite Zappa - is a bit particular, as it is a compilation of instrumental tracks. In itself, this record can be controversial because one might that it is only about bits and pieces of virtuosity… Okay, maybe. But to my taste it simply is mere musical pleasure!
(Probably) almost about Frank Zappa
Samples of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar
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