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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007)

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007)

Music Documentary
Release Date: 2007, May 1
Directors: Matthew Longfellow
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Isis Production, Eagle Rock Entertainment
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Dweezil Zappa, Alice Cooper, Tina Turner, Ray Collins, Moon Unit Zappa, Terry Bozzio, Angel, Ahmet Zappa, Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Warren Cuccurullo

Overview:

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.

Keywords:

jazz avant-garde rock 'n' roll classical music composer progressive rock american musician electronic