Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar

構成数 : 3枚
合計収録時間 : 01:47:44
Personnel: Frank Zappa (guitar); Warren Cucurullo (guitar, electric sitar); Steve Vai, Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Ray White (guitar); Jean-Luc Ponty (baritone violin); Tommy Mars, Peter Wolf, Eddie Jobson, Bob Harris, Andre Lewis (keyboards); Arthur Barrow, Patrick O'Hearn, Roy Estrada (bass); Vinnie Coliauta, Terry Bozzio (drums); Ed Mann (percussion). Engineers include: Bob Stone, Mick Glossop, George Douglas. Recorded between February 17, 1979 and December 11, 1980. Originally released as a 3 LP set. SHUT UP 'N PLAY YER GUITAR puts the musical spotlight on Frank Zappa's solo guitar improvisations. Composer: Frank Zappa. Personnel: Frank Zappa (guitar, bouzouki, keyboards); Warren Cuccurullo (guitar, electric sitar); Jean-Luc Ponty (violin, baritone violin); Eddie Jobson, Peter Wolf , Tommy Mars, Bob Harris, Andre Lewis (keyboards); Vinnie Colaiuta (drums, percussion); Terry Bozzio (drums); Ed Mann (percussion); Patrick O'Hearn (wind). Audio Mixer: Joe Chiccarelli. Audio Remixer: Bob Stone. Liner Note Author: John Swenson. Recording information: Berkeley Community Theater (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Brady Theater, Tulsa, OK (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Dallas Civic Arena (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Dallas Civic Auditorium (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); LA, CA (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Los Angeles, CA (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Odeon Hammersmith, London, England (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Odeon, Hammersmith, London, England (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Osaka, Japan (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Paramount Studios, Los Angeles, CA (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); The Palladium, New York, NY (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Tokyo, Japan (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Toyko Or Osaka (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); UMRK (02/17/1977-12/11/1980); Village Recorders, Los Angeles, CA (02/17/1977-12/11/1980). Photographer: John Livzey. Arranger: Frank Zappa. Although many think of Frank Zappa first and foremost as a supreme composer and satirist, many seem to overlook the fact that he was one of the greatest rock guitarists that ever lived. After all, such latter-day guitar heroes as Joe Satriani and Steve Vai (the latter was a member of Zappa's backing band in the early '80s) revered him, often listing select Zappa albums as "the best guitar albums of all time." But since he refused to play commercially acceptable music, many young guitarists are unaware of Zappa's guitar prowess. To correct this, Zappa issued the double-disc set SHUT UP N' PLAY YER GUITAR in 1986. Instead of just compiling already-released tracks that prominently featured his guitar chops, Zappa searched through tapes of concerts from his 1979 and 1980 tours, and edited together his very best solos. Although this may be a monotonous listen for a non-guitar player or a newcomer to Zappa's work, guitar enthusiasts and hardcore fans will consider it a godsend. It's hard to pick just a few highlights, since each disc is meant to be listened to in it's entirety, but you can't go wrong with "Hog Heaven," "Five-Five-Five," and "The Deathless Horsie," to name but a few.
録音 : ステレオ (Studio/Live)