200 Motels: Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]
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Free Music Review: Absolutely essential for any fan of Zappa's music!
Hit: 5 Stars
More than 25 years after its original release, us FZ fans are finally greeted with a CD version of this formerly-lost gem. Not only do we get all 34 tracks of the original, but also bonus cuts, 4 being promotional tracks and one being a single edit of "Magic Fingers." For those with a high- tech system, we can view "200 Motels" Original Theatrical Trailer on our computer. This 90- minute dissonant masterpiece can only be handled by those that can accept FZ as a true American master, those who ever were afraid of his music will definitely not like this. But for true Zappa fans, "200 Motels" is absolutely essential. Highlights include Jimmy Carl Black as "Lonesome Cowboy Burt," Flo and Eddie (ex- Turtles), Zappa's orchestral genius, and the wonderful performance by the Mothers and also by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, among many others. Things begin rather quietly with the "Semi-Fraudulent/Direct-From-Hollywood Overture" but things quickly pick up pace with tracks like "Mystery Roach" and the great "Dance of the Just Plain Folks." Jimmy Carl Black, a former Mother, steps in to do the vocals on "Lonesome Cowboy Burt," and does a phenomable job. More great humor and wild tracks follow throughout the remainder of disc one, through tracks like "Would You Like A Snack?," "Shove it Right In," and "Half a Dozen Provocative Squats," among many other gems. Disc two is equally provocative as disc one; it's full of Flo and Eddie, near-chaotic classical/rock dissonances, and of course, narrator Theodore Bikel. Lots of great laughs, too! Well, in conclusion, yes, I am a die-hard Zappa fan, and I love his complete catalog, and this is certainly magnificent, but I must say that like all of his other works, it is only for his fans. People who are not fans of his music will not be able to accept the humor and the dissonance of the music, and therefore, unless they feel real adventurous, they should not go out and buy this masterpiece. Another 100% excellent gem by the late, great Frank Zappa!Free Music Review: A Lost Treasure Rediscovered
Hit: 5 Stars
It has been many years since Zappa was my main musical passion. Time went by and I developed other musical interests but Zappa's music still found its way onto my stereo from time to time. Due to various circumstances I lost my vinyl collection among which "200 Motels" was one of my prized possesions. I had despaired of ever finding it on CD until most recently when I went online. Wonder od wonders there were actually copies available and I lost no time in securing a used CD copy of this long sought after musical memory.My memory served me well and I was not disappointed.
From the opening notes of the Overture to the brilliant "Strictly Genteel" I was transported to a place where I re-discovered just what an immense pleasure and revelation listening to Frank Zappa's music was.
The orchestral pieces are still a treat and surprise even after some years of being exposed to Ives, Stockhausen and other modern masters. The rock and more conventional pieces still hold up to the high standards of what ardent Zappaphiles have grown to expect. Listening to "Strictly Genteel" is still an uplifting experience and "Lonesome Cowboy Burt" and "Penis Dimension" are still some of the funniest things that Zappa has ever recorded.
All in all a most pleasant journey back to a time when I was still cutting my musical teeth. This is a must-have for any devoted Zappa fan and a good introduction to the unconverted who still think of Zappa in terms of "Valley Girl" and "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow".
Free Music Review: A Masterpiece!
Hit: 5 Stars
Of the more than 60 releases by Frank Zappa; none encompass the total breadth and scope of this twentith century master. That said; 200 motels (and "Lather") comes as close as any. There's the complex yet lyrical classical work. The satirical comedy. The raw outlandish rock and roll, and his dissonant percussive madness. Even the rare appearance of opera can be found in this brilliant master work. If you want to completely immerse yourself into the world of Frank Zappa; you will find it on 200 Motels. Sex, touring, rednecks, groupies, middle america, dental hygiene, and YES, even the size of YOUR organ, are covered in this irreverent and beautiful work. The disc contains all the original artwork; as well as the original movie poster. The booklet also features some added insight into the making of the movie, and the music. Rykodisc has done an impeccable job restoring the original material here, and included Cal Schenkel (the original artist) in the re-packaging process. As an added bonus; the disc contains an enhanced CD track with the original theatrical trailor. This; the last of the original titles to be re-released; 200 motels proves once again; the genius that was Frank Zappa. If you only buy one Zappa disc, make it 200 Motels. Frank Zappa was a true american original, and 200 Motels is a MASTERPIECE!Free Music Review: orchestral zappa
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are an orchestral zappa fan you will love this, as there isn't much rock n' roll on this album. The compositions are brilliantly written as usual with the heavy layers of sound true to zappa form, with the usual wild and outrageous zappa song titles. Of the rock songs mystery roach is one of the hardest rocking zappa songs of this time period, while penis dimension one of the most outrageous lyrically. The rest of the remaining songs, magic fingers has some brillian soloing by fz on the guitar, lonesome cowboy burt zappa's brilliant parody of country music, with jimmy carl black from the mothers, on vocals. Also of note is the vocals of flo and eddie (mark volman and howard kaylan of the turtles) on the rock tunes. There is still quite a few more rock songs. But mostly this is an orchestral album of exceptional quality and shows where zappa was eventa.lly headed musically. So be forewarned if you haven't heard much or don't care for zappa's orchestral work i wouldn't start with this album but if you love that aspect of fz's work definately check this out.Free Music Review: essential listening for people who dislike Zappa
Hit: 5 Stars
Finally the soundtrack of one of the greatest movie musicals has been reissued on CD! If you don't like Frank Zappa, or better yet, you hate his music, I would recommend that you purchase this set TODAY!! Why mess around with "Dancin' Fool" and "Valley Girl"? It will only lead to finding this movie at the local video store, putting it in your Schwarzenneggar-approved video machine, and having your brain scrambled for an hour-and-a-half. Then you will bad mouth the movie to all of your friends. Oh, how you hated all the boring orchestra music(which by the way is very exciting and some of Zappa's most Verese'-ian sounding compositions). And the rock music might have been cool except that the singers were too ugly and wierd(and they also sounded great). I am here to help you from spending hard-earned cash on easy-listening Zappa, thinking that you like him, only to eventually be disillusioned. Get 200 Motels today and save yourself the hardship!!