Zappa's Universe

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Zappa's Universe (1991)

Directed by Willy Smax

Music · 2h 10m

This live recording is a true gem for Zappa fans. It features acrobatic muscianship of the highest order played straight from the heart and mind. Mike Keneally's guitar work left my jaw slack especially after hearing him play Jazz Discharge Party Hats in which he both talks and doubles his vocal pitches with the guitar at the same time. Additionally he plays Zappa's impossible synclavier composition Night School with pin point accuracy. Steve Vai, guitar god and the king of impossible guitar parts gives a burning heartfelt rendition of Zappa's Sofa. This is one of Vai's best performances captured on disc.

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Cast

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Mike Keneally Self
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Scott Thunes Self Steve Vai Self Dweezil Zappa Self
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Mats Öberg Self
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Mats Öberg Self
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Jonathan Haas Self
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Marc Ziegenhagen Self Dale Bozzio Self
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Erik Buxton Self
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Jimmy Hayes Self
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Jerry Lawson Self

Crew

Director
Willy Smax
Producer
Willy Smax

Details

Release date
1991-02-03
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Music
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America