Frank Zappa ZAPPA Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 5LP Box Set

With unfettered access to the Zappa Trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter’s assembly features appearances by Frank’s widow Gail Zappa and several of Frank’s musical collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk Gardner, David Harrington, Scott Thunes, Ruth Underwood, Ray White, and others.

The soundtrack is a perfect complement to the film available as a 5-LP 180-gram black vinyl set for the Zappa completist. Showcasing 68 total songs, there are 12 previously unreleased recordings from the Zappa archive along with his 1978 Saturday Night Live performance; 24 additional Zappa songs from his extensive catalog spanning four decades; songs from Zappa’s labels Straight / Bizarre Records like “No Longer Umpire” by Alice Cooper and “The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes” by The GTO’s; 2 classical compositions by Edgard Varese and Igor Stravinsky; and 26 Original Score cues newly composed by John Frizzell for the documentary – all of which give the universe a sonic exploration into the musical brilliance of Frank Zappa.

TracklistA1. Anyway The Wind Blows (from FREAK OUT!) – The Mothers of InventionA2. You’re Probably Wondering Why I’m Here (from FREAK OUT!) – The Mothers of InventionA3. Everytime I See You – The Heartbreakers^A4. Motherly Love (from FREAK OUT!) – The Mothers of InventionA5. You Didn’t Try To Call Me (Basic Tracks) (from THE MOFO PROJECT/OBJECT) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of InventionA6. How Could I Be Such A Fool? (from MYSTERY DISC) – Frank ZappaA7. “The Reason We Have Stayed Together…” – Frank Zappa interview with Warren Duffy / WMEX Boston, MA – January 31, 1969* B1. Memories Of El Monte (Live from the Whisky 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*B2. Oh! In The Sky (Live from the Whisky 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*B3. The Duke (Live from the Whisky 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*B4. Absolutely Free (from WHERE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY) – The Mothers of InventionB5. Agency Man (from MYSTERY DISC) – Frank Zappa C1. Black Beauty (from MYSTERY DISC) – Frank ZappaC2. Oh No (from WEASALS RIPPED MY FLESH) – The Mothers of InventionC3. Mother People (from WHERE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY) – The Mothers of InventionC4. Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite: Finale – Orchestre de l’Opéra Bastille & Myung Whun ChungC5. “FZ on Varèse” – Frank Zappa interview with Craig Eldon Pinkus – Indiana University Radio-TV Center – April 25, 1974*C6. Varèse: Ionisation – Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Pierre Boulez D1. The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes – The G.T.O.’s^D2. No Longer Umpire – Alice CooperD3. Road Ladies (from CHUNGA’S REVENGE) – Frank ZappaD4. Call Any Vegetable (Excerpts) (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention*D5. Happy Together (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention*D6. Scumbag (Live at Fillmore East, NYC, 1971) (from PLAYGROUND PSYCHOTICS) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention E1. Your Mouth (from WAKA / JAWAKA) – Frank ZappaE2. Cheepnis (Live at the Roxy, 12/10/73, Show 1) (from THE ROXY PERFORMANCES) – Frank ZappaE3. Apostrophe’ (Live in Los Angeles, Rehearsal Hall – June 21, 1974) – Frank Zappa*E4. Muffin Man (Live at The Palladium, NYC, 1977) (from BABY SNAKES – The Compleat Soundtrack) – Frank ZappaE5. Dancin’ Fool (Live on Saturday Night Live – October 21, 1978) – Frank Zappa* F1. Mo’s Vacation (Live in Munich 1978) – Frank Zappa*F2. The Black Page #1 (Piano Version) (from ZAPPA IN NEW YORK Deluxe) – Frank ZappaF3. Sofa (1977 Mix, Live) (from ZAPPA IN NEW YORK Deluxe) – Frank ZappaF4. Fembot In A Wet T-shirt (from JOE’S GARAGE – ACT I) – Frank ZappaF5. Valley Girl (from SHIP ARRIVING TOO LATE TO SAVE A DROWNING WITCH) – Frank Zappa & Moon Zappa G1. The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Live at The Pier, NYC – 1984) – Frank Zappa*G2. H.R. 2911 (from FRANK ZAPPA MEETS THE MOTHERS OF PREVENTION) – Frank ZappaG3. Overture (Live in Frankfurt, Germany – September 19, 1992) – Ensemble Modern, Conducted by Frank ZappaG4. G-Spot Tornado (from THE YELLOW SHARK) – Frank Zappa H1. Envelopes (1983 Original Vinyl Mix) – Frank Zappa, London Symphony Orchestra^H2. Get Whitey (from THE YELLOW SHARK) – Frank ZappaH3. Nap Time (from EVERYTHING IS HEALING NICELY) – Frank Zappa I1. Frank’s Library – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI2. Edgewood Arsenal – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI3. Frank’s Parents – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI4. The Blackouts – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI5. Greeting Cards – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI6. Studio Z – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI7. Frank Goes To Jail – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI8. Musically Difficult – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI9. The Parts Are Complicated – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI10. Murray Roman’s TV Show – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI11. Frank Put His Foot Down – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI12. Laurel Canyon – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI13. The Manson Family – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI14. Are We Going To Get Paid – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI15. Steve Vai’s Perspective – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellI16. Frank Could Be Hardcore – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell J1. Bruce Bickford’s Zappa Head – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ2. If I’m Alive – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ3. Keep This Guy Under Check – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ4. Frank’s Business Perspective – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ5. Fake It – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ6. Don’t Have Any Friends – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ7. Hi, I’m Moon – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ8. Frank Addresses Congress – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ9. Turn Off That Zappa Music – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ10. Frank Getting Sick – Original Documentary Score by John FrizzellJ11. Watermelon In Easter Hay (Live, 1978) (from FRANK ZAPPA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA – A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE) – Frank Zappa * Previously unreleased^ Currently not available