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In tandem with the arrival of the long-awaited authorized Frank Zappa documentary, UMe and Zappa Records have released the official soundtrack for Zappa, featuring highlights from the composer’s catalog, live recordings, interview clips and a dozen unreleased tracks from Zappa’s vaults.
The 3CD/5-LP version of Zappa Original Motion Picture Soundtrack — also out digitally now — boasts 68 tracks spanning from the Mothers of Invention’s Freak Out to Zappa’s final orchestral work The Yellow Shark. The deluxe version of the soundtrack also includes offerings from Zappa’s Bizarre Records — Alice Cooper’s “No Longer Umpire,” the GTO’s “The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes” — as well as pieces by Edgard VareseandIgor Stravinsky and 26 original Zappa score cues byJohn Frizzell.
From the Zappa Family Trust vaults, the soundtrack includes the Mothers performing the Zappa-penned doo-wop track “Memories of El Monte” and other unheard recordings from 1968 Whisky A Go-Go concert, a live rehearsal of “Apostrophe,” Zappa’s rendition of “Dancin’ Fool” from a 1978 episode of Saturday Night Live, excerpts from a 1970 Fillmore West concert and more.
Physical editions of the soundtrack are available now, with the 5-LP version — available on both 180-gram black vinyl as well as limited edition 180-gram smoke vinyl — out today, May 7th, 2021, along with the 3CD version. A 2-LP edition on 180-gram clear vinyl is also available.
Zappa Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Track List
CD1:
Anyway The Wind Blows (fromFreakOut!) – The Mothers of Invention
You’re Probably Wondering Why I’m Here (fromFreakOut!) – The Mothers of Invention
Everytime I See You – The Heartbreakers
Motherly Love (fromFreakOut!) – The Mothers of Invention
Memories Of El Monte (Live from the Whisky A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*
Oh! In The Sky (Live from the Whisky A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*
The Duke (Live from the Whisky A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*
How Could I Be Such A Fool? (fromMystery Disc) – Frank Zappa
“The Reason We Have Stayed Together…” – Frank Zappa interview with Warren Duffy / WMEX Boston, MA – January 31, 1969*
Black Beauty (fromMystery Disc) – Frank Zappa
Absolutely Free (fromWe’re Only In It For The Money) – The Mothers of Invention
You Didn’t Try To Call Me (Basic Tracks) (fromThe MOFO Project/Object) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
Agency Man (fromMystery Disc) – Frank Zappa
Oh No (fromWeasels Ripped My Flesh) – The Mothers of Invention
Mother People (fromWe’re Only In It For The Money) – The Mothers of Invention
Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite: Finale – Orchestre de l’Opéra Bastille & Myung Whun Chung
“FZ on Varèse” – Frank Zappa interview with Craig Eldon Pinkus, Indiana University Radio-TV Center – April 25, 1974*
Varèse: Ionisation – Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Pierre Boulez
The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes – GTO’s
No Longer Umpire – Alice Cooper
Road Ladies (fromChunga’s Revenge) – Frank Zappa
CD2:
Call Any Vegetable (Excerpts) (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention*
Happy Together (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention*
Scumbag (Live at Fillmore East, NYC, 1971) (fromPlayground Psychotics) – Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Your Mouth (fromWaka/Jawaka) – Frank Zappa
Cheepnis (Live at the Roxy, 12/10/73, Show 1) (fromThe Roxy Performances) – Frank Zappa
Apostrophe’ (Live in Los Angeles, Rehearsal Hall – June 21, 1974) – Frank Zappa*
Muffin Man (Live at The Palladium, NYC, 1977) (fromBaby Snakes – The Compleat Soundtrack) – Frank Zappa
Dancin’ Fool (Live on Saturday Night Live – October 21, 1978) – Frank Zappa*
Mo’s Vacation (Live in Munich 1978) – Frank Zappa*
The Black Page #1 (Piano Version) (fromZappa In New York 40thAnniversary Deluxe Edition) – Frank Zappa
Sofa (1977 Mix, Live) (fromZappa In New York 40thAnniversary Deluxe Edition) – Frank Zappa
Fembot In A Wet T-shirt (fromJoe’s Garage – Act I) – Frank Zappa
Valley Girl (fromShip Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch) – Frank Zappa & Moon Zappa
The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Live at The Pier, NYC – 1984) – Frank Zappa*
H.R. 2911 (fromFrank Zappa Meets The Mothers Of Prevention) – Frank Zappa
G-Spot Tornado (fromThe Yellow Shark) – Frank Zappa
CD3
Frank’s Library – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Edgewood Arsenal – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Frank’s Parents – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
The Blackouts – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Greeting Cards – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Studio Z – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Frank Goes To Jail – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Musically Difficult – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
The Parts Are Complicated – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Murray Roman’s TV Show – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Frank Put His Foot Down – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Laurel Canyon – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
The Manson Family – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Are We Going To Get Paid – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Steve Vai’s Perspective – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Frank Could Be Hardcore – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Bruce Bickford’s Zappa Head – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
If I’m Alive – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Keep This Guy Under Check – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Frank’s Business Perspective – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Fake It – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Don’t Have Any Friends – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Hi, I’m Moon – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Frank Addresses Congress – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Turn Off That Zappa Music – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Frank Getting Sick – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
Envelopes (1983 Original Vinyl Mix) – Frank Zappa, London Symphony Orchestra
Overture (Live in Frankfurt, Germany – September 19, 1992) – Ensemble Modern, Conducted by Frank Zappa*
Get Whitey (fromThe Yellow Shark) – Frank Zappa
Nap Time (fromEverything Is Healing Nicely) – Frank Zappa
Watermelon In Easter Hay (Live, 1978) (fromFrank Zappa Plays The Music Of Frank Zappa – A Memorial Tribute) – Frank Zappa
*previously unreleased
