Make a Jazz Noise Here
Frank Zappa · 1991
136 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · classical · jazz fusion
A whirlwind of jazz fusion and avant-garde rock that showcases Zappa's intricate compositions and biting wit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of musical themes wave-like pacing with surprises intricate compositions that engage
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Make a Jazz Noise Here' captured Frank Zappa at a time when he was firmly established as a pioneering figure in experimental music. This double album, featuring live recordings from various performances, followed his earlier works like 'Broadway the Hard Way' and showcased his unyielding dedication to musical innovation and satire just before his passing in 1993.
- If you like
- alternative rock, classical, jazz fusion
Make a Jazz Noise Here is an album by Frank Zappa, released in 1991. A whirlwind of jazz fusion and avant-garde rock that showcases Zappa's intricate compositions and biting wit. The album is notable for its ambitious blend of jazz and rock, reflecting Zappa's unique style that influenced both genres profoundly. It received critical acclaim, reinforcing Zappa's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist, while also serving as a posthumous testament to his legacy in the experimental music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Make a Jazz Noise Here sound like?
A whirlwind of jazz fusion and avant-garde rock that showcases Zappa's intricate compositions and biting wit. Rooted in alternative rock and classical.
What makes Make a Jazz Noise Here by Frank Zappa notable?
The album is notable for its ambitious blend of jazz and rock, reflecting Zappa's unique style that influenced both genres profoundly. It received critical acclaim, reinforcing Zappa's reputation as a boundary-pushing artist, while also serving as a posthumous testament to his legacy in the experimental music scene. Released in 1991, 'Make a Jazz Noise Here' captured Frank Zappa at a time when he was firmly established as a pioneering figure in experimental music. This double album, featuring live recordings from various performances, followed his earlier works like 'Broadway the Hard Way' and showcased his unyielding dedication to musical innovation and satire just before his passing in 1993.
Who is Make a Jazz Noise Here for?
Make a Jazz Noise Here works well if you're into dynamic exploration of musical themes, wave-like pacing with surprises and intricate compositions that engage.
How many songs are on Make a Jazz Noise Here?
Make a Jazz Noise Here has 25 tracks, running approximately 136 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Stinkfoot Standout 7:39
- 2 When Yuppies Go to Hell Standout 13:28
- 3 Fire and Chains 5:04
- 4 Let’s Make the Water Turn Black 1:36
- 5 Harry, You’re a Beast 0:47
- 6 The Orange County Lumber Truck 0:41
- 7 Oh No 4:43
- 8 Theme From Lumpy Gravy 1:11
- 9 Eat That Question 1:54
- 10 Black Napkins 6:56
- 11 Big Swifty 11:12
- 12 King Kong Standout 13:04
- 13 Star Wars Won’t Work 3:40
Disc 2
- 1 The Black Page (New Age version) 6:45
- 2 T’Mershi Duween 1:42
- 3 Dupree’s Paradise 8:34
- 4 City of Tiny Lites 8:01
- 5 Royal March From “L’Histoire du soldat” (Stravinsky) 0:59
- 6 Theme From the Bartok Piano Concerto #3 0:43
- 7 Sinister Footwear (2nd movement) 6:39
- 8 Stevie’s Spanking 4:25
- 9 Alien Orifice 4:15
- 10 Cruisin’ for Burgers 8:27
- 11 Advance Romance 7:43
- 12 Strictly Genteel 6:36
Release Date
June 4, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
136 min 58 sec
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