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Frank Zappa
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Author: John Raby
Zappa created over 500 compositions and 60 albums, touching on all musical styles and collaborating with numerous musicians, his work is essential. The book gives space to Zappa's musical experiments and the conceptualization of his musical aesthetic.
Frank Zappa is one of the most prolific artists of the 20th century, with over 500 compositions spread across some 60 albums spanning a wide stylistic spectrum: rhythm'n'blues, funk, reggae, metal, doo-wop, jazz, orchestral, and electronic music. He is also a talent scout who has worked with musicians from all walks of life, ranging from bar guitarists to internationally renowned bandleaders. The most unique aspect of his aesthetic remains Conceptual Continuity, a vast network of musical, visual, linguistic, and gestural leitmotifs, aimed at transcending the temporal limits of our daily lives in favor of a synchronicity symbolized by a Big Note. This book—a volume never before published in France—analyzes Zappa's aesthetic with as much precision as humor and explores the discography of this extraordinary musician.
ISBN: 978-2384312023