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Orchestral Favorites 40th Anniversary by Frank Zappa (CD, 2019)
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Frank Zappa’s ‘Orchestral Favorites’ Wins Definitive 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Zappa Records/UMe will release a 40th anniversary 3CD deluxe edition of Frank Zappa’s Orchestral Favorites on 30 August. The Zappa Family Trust is giving the 1979 album the audiophile detail and respect it deserves and that was lacking in the original release. Unpromoted at the time and issued alongside several other titles without Zappa’s permission or quality control, it was publicly criticised by the artist for its lack of liner notes or credits and unapproved artwork. The new edition from Zappa Records/UMe commemorates the event at UCLA’s Royce Hall where the album compositions were recorded in September 1975. Produced by Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers, the new edition of Orchestral Favorites will feature not only the original album but the entire evening performance from 18 September 1975, spread across two additional discs. Extensive searches in the Vault uncovered the elusive master tone reel, which crucially contains the alignment tones that help set up the playback of the master tapes. Zappa reportedly did not provide this reel when he delivered the album. Listeners will be transported back to September 1975, when Zappa scheduled the Royce Hall event in between trying out new band members and preparing for a tour. “Frank supervised everything,” recalls Travers in the liner notes, “hired sound and lights, mixed the front of house sound at times, conducted the orchestra on occasion, and played guitar with them. Orchestral Favorites 40th Anniversary 3CDsProduct Identifiers
Record LabelUME
UPC0824302003022
eBay Product ID (ePID)16046036114
Product Key Features
Release Year2019
FormatCD
GenreRock
ArtistFrank Zappa
Release TitleOrchestral Favorites 40th Anniversary
Dimensions
Item Height0.42 in
Item Weight0.24 lb
Item Length5.60 in
Item Width4.92 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs3
Number of Tracks30
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Tracksn
NotesDeluxe three CD edition. Zappa Records/UMe release a 40th anniversary edition of Frank Zappa's Orchestral Favorites. The Zappa Family Trust is giving the 1979 album the audiophile detail and respect it deserves and that was lacking in the original release. Unpromoted at the time and issued alongside several other titles without Zappa's permission or quality control, it was publicly criticized by the artist for it's lack of liner notes or credits and unapproved artwork. The new edition from Zappa Records/UMe commemorates the event at UCLA's Royce Hall where the album compositions were recorded in September 1975. Produced by Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers, the new edition of Orchestral Favorites features not only the original album but the entire evening performance from 18 September 1975, spread across two additional discs. Extensive searches in the vault uncovered the elusive master tone reel, which crucially contains the alignment tones that help set up the playback of the master tapes. Zappa reportedly did not provide this reel when he delivered the album. Listeners will be transported back to September 1975, when Zappa scheduled the Royce Hall event in between trying out new band members and preparing for a tour. "Frank supervised everything," recalls Travers in the liner notes, "hired sound and lights, mixed the front of house sound at times, conducted the orchestra on occasion, and played guitar with them.
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- Jan 22, 2020
Zappa in large-ensemble mode
This is an interesting examination of Zappa's one venture during his rock star years in having his larger scores produced, in 1975. The first disc is the original album, which was the afternoon take in an empty theater. The second and third discs are the live show done that evening. A pleasant time is had by all. If you prefer the serious Zappa, this package has much of what you want to hear. Of course, the recording includes his snide commentary introducing the pieces, and with tunes such as "Bongo Fury" there is instrumental humor as well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 30, 2021
Excellent recording
Excellent recordingVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
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