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A&E - Biography: Frank Zappa (1993) Movies

Posted by Tutorial at Nov. 30, 2020

Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, electric guitarist, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, electronic, orchestral, and musique concerte works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. Zappa produced almost all of the more than 60 albums he released with the band Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. This biography hosted by Peter Graves tries to touch on a portion of his life…

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Roxbourne Media - Zappa (2020) Movies

Posted by Tutorial at Nov. 28, 2020

An in-depth look into the life and work of musician Frank Zappa.

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Frank Zappa: The Freak-Out List (2010) Movies

Posted by Someonelse at April 16, 2011

The idea behind this DVD is simple. On the liner notes to Freak Out!, the 1967 debut album by Zappa's original band the Mothers of Invention, Zappa listed some seventy-two names on the liner notes and cited them as influences. The Freak Out List intends to explore who these artists are and what influence they had on Zappa's music. This listing encompasses all sorts of music, from classical composer Edgar Varese to R&B star Johnny "Guitar" Watson to jazzman Eric Dolphy to flamenco guitarist Sabicas….

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BBC - Sicily Unpacked (2012) Movies

Posted by Tutorial at Feb. 9, 2017

Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli take us on a delightful journey around their beloved Sicily. Sharing a passion for all things Sicilian they make the perfect travel partners. Exploring the island through each other's eyes and hearts, they reveal how the layers of history have created a unique belnd of art and architecture. As well as the pleasures of an intense and vibrant culture, they experience the sadness the island has come through and the strength of the Sicilian people as they rose up and challenged the Mafia. Together they document how the various conquering forces and the rich variety of different heritages have helped to shape both the food and the culture of this beautiful Mediterranean island.

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BBC - Sicily Unpacked (2012) Movies

Posted by notbanned at Oct. 21, 2016

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Dweezil Zappa - Zappa Plays Zappa (2008) [2 x DVD9] {Deluxe Edition} Movies

Posted by ruskaval at Sept. 23, 2009

Dweezil Zappa - Zappa Plays Zappa (2008) [2 x DVD9] {Deluxe Edition}
2xDVD9 | Video: NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR | Audio: English (PCM, 2 ch + Dolby AC3, 6 ch) | 7.31 Gb + 6.86 Gb | All Regions
2xDVDrip | Video: 640x360, 29.970 fps | XviD ~1199 kbps avg | Audio: 48 kHz, mp3 2 ch, ~192.00 kbps avg | 1,2 Gb + 953 Mb
Rock / Experimental Rock / Live Performances

This collection brilliantly commemorates the critically-acclaimed 2006 concerts which presented a collection of Zappa's rock-oriented compositions from the 1960s through the 1980s: this 2 DVD/3 CD set is a tour de force of rock guitar virtuosity. Filmed in Portland and Seattle, this set is a guitarist's dream come true. Featuring Dweezil Zappa with Terry Bozzio and Steve Vai, a dash of Frank Zappa's social commentary and wit, this set is a document like no other available! Also featured are a mix of musicians who previously played with Frank Zappa including Mothers of Invention member Napoleon Murphy Brock. In addition, Zappa himself performs posthumously via synchronized A/V technology.

Recorded live at two shows, one in Portland and the other in Seattle, this concert film captures two dynamic and unforgettable performances from a tour featuring Dweezil Zappa playing hits from his father's extensive catalogue. Along for the ride were fellow musicians Joe Travers, Pete Griffin, and many other talented players who not only capture the spirit of Frank Zappa's tunes, but also reinterpret them for a new generation of fans.

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Sicily Unpacked (2012) Movies

Posted by leva2009 at Aug. 16, 2012

TV art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon and Michelin starred chef Giorgio Locatelli take us on a delightful journey around their beloved Sicily. Sharing a passion for all things Sicilian they make the perfect travel partners. Exploring the island through each other's eyes and hearts, they reveal how the layers of history have created a unique belnd of art and architecture. As well as the pleasures of an intense and vibrant culture, they experience the sadness the island has come through and the strength of the Sicilian people as they rose up and challenged the Mafia. Together they document how the various conquering forces and the rich variety of different heritages have helped to shape both the food and the culture of this beautiful Mediterranean island.

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BBC - Sicily: The Wonder of the Mediterranean (2017) Movies

Posted by Tutorial at Feb. 8, 2017

Historian Michael Scott journeys through Sicily to find out how 3,000 years of conquest and settlement have shaped the identity of the island we see today.

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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016) Movies

Posted by JohnSmith at May 7, 2017

In the 20th Century, Frank Zappa made his mark as a musician unlike any other in America. With a wild eccentric iconoclastic attitude guiding his distinctive music, which it was itself guided by a firm intellectual integrity, Zappa made himself an unforgettable force in popular music. This film covers his life and work through various archival footage through the decades. Whether it was his taboo challenging early creations, his outspoken efforts against the political forces determined to censor him or his constant quest for new artistic challenges, Zappa made a mark no one could ignore.

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Sicily Unpacked S01E01 Movies

Posted by BlackFlag at Jan. 7, 2012

Sicily Unpacked S01E01
HDTV | AVI | 624x352 | XviD @ 1,174 Kbps 25.000 fps | MP3 @ 121 Kbps | 58m 47s | 550 Mb
HDTV 720p | MKV | 1280x720 | x264 @ 2,259 Kbps 25.000 fps | AC3 @ 192 Kbps | 58m 44s | 1.03 Gb
Genre: Documentary | Language: English

In the first episode, Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli take viewers on a journey into the heart of Sicily and introduce one another to the things they love about the island. Their first stop takes them to Giorgio's friend Vittorio and his restaurant near the seaside village of Porto Paolo. There is no menu, you are served whatever is best that day. It is Giorgio's favourite restaurant in the world. For him, the larger than life Vittorio represents the best of Sicily. Sicily may be less famous for art than its northern neighbours, but Andrew wants to change that. He takes Giorgio to see one of his favourite works of art in the capital Palermo, a typically Sicilian chapel hidden away down one of the city's many narrow streets. Created by the Palermitan sculptor Giacomo Serpotta, for Andrew it is a stunning example of the Sicilian approach to art and architecture.

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