Frank Zappa - Orchestral Favorites

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Free Music Notes for Orchestral Favorites

Free Music Review: One of FZ's finest albums.
Hit: 5 Stars

Now some critics have been hard on Zappa because of his penchant for writing complex dissonant melodies. But in many cases if you listen a few times you will hear that they have a memorable flavor to them - you just have to expand your listening palette and memory. In this CD we are treated to some of Frank's most charming and playful melodies. Check out the sweet, expressive tune played by the harmonica on "Strictly Genteel", or the sneaky melody played by the trombone and violin in the hilarious "Pedro's Dowery". The existential wedges in "Naval Aviation In Art" are chilling,not to mention so many robust, dynamic moments in "Bogus Pomp".

Zappa was a master of form. Even in complex pieces such as these the form is clear and believe it or not, it's still pop! This makes for a totally enjoyable album that should be in everyone's collection. It will open up your mind to check out all the other great 20th century work Frank drew from as well as his own musical universe.

Wonderful stuff with a sense of humor from an artist who lived to create art.

-Reviewed by J. Tabacco

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