The Roxy Performances
Frank Zappa · 2018
475 min · 84 tracks · alternative rock · classical · jazz fusion
A wild fusion of jazz, rock, and theatricality that captures Zappa's improvisational brilliance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with surprises theatrical storytelling through music
- Context
- Released in 2018, 'The Roxy Performances' showcases Frank Zappa's innovative live sound during a pivotal era in his career. This album documents performances from December 1973, shortly after Zappa's commercial breakthrough with 'Over-Nite Sensation', capturing his eclectic style at the height of his creative powers.
- If you like
- alternative rock, classical, jazz fusion
The Roxy Performances is an album by Frank Zappa, released in 2018. A wild fusion of jazz, rock, and theatricality that captures Zappa's improvisational brilliance. This album is significant for its extensive documentations of Zappa's live performances, which were known for their unique blend of humor and musical virtuosity. It has been critically acclaimed for preserving the spontaneity and energy of Zappa's shows, influencing generations of musicians and cementing his legacy as a live performer. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Roxy Performances sound like?
A wild fusion of jazz, rock, and theatricality that captures Zappa's improvisational brilliance. Rooted in alternative rock and classical.
What makes The Roxy Performances by Frank Zappa notable?
This album is significant for its extensive documentations of Zappa's live performances, which were known for their unique blend of humor and musical virtuosity. It has been critically acclaimed for preserving the spontaneity and energy of Zappa's shows, influencing generations of musicians and cementing his legacy as a live performer. Released in 2018, 'The Roxy Performances' showcases Frank Zappa's innovative live sound during a pivotal era in his career. This album documents performances from December 1973, shortly after Zappa's commercial breakthrough with 'Over-Nite Sensation', capturing his eclectic style at the height of his creative powers.
Who is The Roxy Performances for?
The Roxy Performances works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing with surprises and theatrical storytelling through music.
How many songs are on The Roxy Performances?
The Roxy Performances has 84 tracks, running approximately 475 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sunday Show 1 Start (12‐9‐73 show 1) 4:59
- 2 Cosmik Debris (12‐9‐73 show 1) 11:33
- 3 “We’re Makin’ a Movie” (12‐9‐73 show 1) 3:16
- 4 Pygmy Twylyte (12‐9‐73 show 1) 9:08
- 5 The Idiot Bastard Son (12‐9‐73 show 1) 2:19
- 6 Cheepnis (12‐9‐73 show 1) 3:44
- 7 Hollywood Perverts (12‐9‐73 show 1) 1:07
- 8 Penguin in Bondage (12‐9‐73 show 1) 5:54
- 9 T’Mershi Duween (12‐9‐73 show 1) 1:56
- 10 The Dog Breath Variations (12‐9‐73 show 1) 1:44
- 11 Uncle Meat (12‐9‐73 show 1) 2:29
- 12 RDNZL (12‐9‐73 show 1) 5:14
- 13 Montana (12‐9‐73 show 1) 7:49
- 14 Dupree’s Paradise (12‐9‐73 show 1) 15:23
Disc 2
- 1 Dickie’s Such an Asshole (12‐9‐73 show 1) 10:29
- 2 Sunday Show 2 Start (12‐9‐73 show 2) 4:08
- 3 Inca Roads (12‐9‐73 show 2) 8:27
- 4 Village of the Sun (12‐9‐73 show 2) 4:19
- 5 Echidna’s Arf (Of You) (12‐9‐73 show 2) 4:01
- 6 Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing? (12‐9‐73 show 2) 13:22
- 7 Slime Intro (12‐9‐73 show 2) 0:59
- 8 I’m the Slime (12‐9‐73 show 2) 3:34
- 9 Big Swifty (12‐9‐73 show 2) 9:01
Disc 3
- 1 Tango #1 Intro (12‐9‐73 show 2) 3:50
- 2 Be‐bop Tango (Of the Old Jazzmen’s Church) (12‐9‐73 show 2) 18:12
- 3 Medley: King Kong / Chunga’s Revenge / Son of Mr. Green Genes (12‐9‐73 show 2) 9:46
- 4 Monday Show 1 Start (12‐10‐73 show 1) 5:31
- 5 Montana (12‐10‐73 show 1) 6:57
- 6 Dupree’s Paradise (12‐10‐73 show 1) 21:26
- 7 Cosmik Intro (12‐10‐73 show 1) 1:05
- 8 Cosmik Debris (12‐10‐73 show 1) 8:05
Disc 4
- 1 Bondage Intro (12‐10‐73 show 1) 1:52
- 2 Penguin in Bondage (12‐10‐73 show 1) 6:54
- 3 T’Mershi Duween (12‐10‐73 show 1) 1:52
- 4 The Dog Breath Variations (12‐10‐73 show 1) 1:48
- 5 Uncle Meat (12‐10‐73 show 1) 2:29
- 6 RDNZL (12‐10‐73 show 1) 4:59
- 7 Audience Participation / RDNZL (12‐10‐73 show 1) 3:08
- 8 Pygmy Twylyte (12‐10‐73 show 1) 4:05
- 9 The Idiot Bastard Son (12‐10‐73 show 1) 2:21
- 10 Cheepnis (12‐10‐73 show 1) 4:49
- 11 Dickie’s Such an Asshole (12‐10‐73 show 1) 10:21
- 12 Monday Show 2 Start (12‐10‐73 show 2) 5:13
- 13 Penguin in Bondage (12‐10‐73 show 2) 6:33
- 14 T’Mershi Duween (12‐10‐73 show 2) 1:52
- 15 The Dog Breath Variations (12‐10‐73 show 2) 1:46
- 16 Uncle Meat (12‐10‐73 show 2) 2:28
- 17 RDNZL (12‐10‐73 show 2) 5:11
Disc 5
- 1 Village of the Sun (12‐10‐73 show 2) 4:05
- 2 Echidna’s Arf (Of You) (12‐10‐73 show 2) 3:54
- 3 Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing? (12‐10‐73 show 2) 6:56
- 4 Cheepnis / Percussion (12‐10‐73 show 2) 4:08
- 5 “I Love Monster Movies” (12‐10‐73 show 2) 2:10
- 6 Cheepnis (12‐10‐73 show 2) 3:35
- 7 “Turn the Light Off” / Pamela’s Intro (12‐10‐73 show 2) 3:59
- 8 Pygmy Twylyte (12‐10‐73 show 2) 7:23
- 9 The Idiot Bastard Son (12‐10‐73 show 2) 2:22
- 10 Tango #2 Intro (12‐10‐73 show 2) 2:01
- 11 Be‐bop Tango (of the Old Jazzmen’s Church) (12‐10‐73 show 2) 22:08
Disc 6
- 1 Dickie’s Such an Asshole (12‐10‐73 show 2) 15:39
- 2 Big Swifty (in rehearsal, 12‐10‐73 Roxy rehearsal) 2:50
- 3 Village of the Sun (12‐10‐73 Roxy rehearsal) 3:13
- 4 Farther O’Blivion (in rehearsal, 12‐10‐73 Roxy rehearsal) 5:34
- 5 Pygmy Twylyte (12‐10‐73 Roxy rehearsal) 6:17
- 6 That Arrogant Dick Nixon 2:19
- 7 Kung Fu (in session) 4:50
- 8 Kung Fu (with guitar overdub) 1:17
- 9 Tuning and Studio Chatter 3:38
- 10 Echidna’s Arf (Of You) (in session) 1:22
- 11 Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow (in session) 9:49
- 12 Nanook Rubs It (in session) 5:41
- 13 St. Alfonzo’s Pancake Breakfast (in session) 2:46
- 14 Father O’Blivion (in session) 2:31
- 15 Rollo (Be‐bop version) 2:36
Disc 7
- 1 Saturday Show Start (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 2:20
- 2 Pygmy Twylyte / Dummy Up (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 20:25
- 3 Pygmy Twylyte, Part II (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 14:25
- 4 Echidna’s Arf (Of You) (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 3:42
- 5 Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing? (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 6:01
- 6 Orgy, Orgy (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 3:39
- 7 Penguin in Bondage (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 6:30
- 8 T’Mershi Duween (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 1:53
- 9 The Dog Breath Variations (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 1:45
- 10 Uncle Meat / Show End (12‐8‐73 sound check/film shoot) 4:01
Release Date
January 1, 2018
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
475 min 57 sec
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