Zappa's Universe

Willy Smax
1991-02-03


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130 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Mike Keneally Self Unowned
Scott Thunes Self Unowned
Steve Vai Self Unowned
Dweezil Zappa Self Unowned
Mats Öberg Self Unowned
Mats Öberg Self Unowned
Jonathan Haas Self Unowned
Marc Ziegenhagen Self Unowned
Dale Bozzio Self Unowned
Erik Buxton Self Unowned
Jimmy Hayes Self Unowned
Jerry Lawson Self Unowned
Joe Russell Self Unowned
Jay Otis Washington Self Unowned
Rockapella Themselves Unowned
Sean Altman Self Unowned
Barry Carl Self Unowned
Elliott Kerman Self Unowned
Scott Leonard Self Unowned
Doug Perry Self Unowned
Maureen McNally Self Unowned