Captain Beefheart
Started by Kenneth Castillo71 · · 👁 8 views · 37 replies
#25 ·
Woe said:If you're listening to Beefheart, you might find yourself drifting into an early Zappa phase.
I actually heard a rumor once that those two were even in the same grade back in school. I doubt it’s true, but man, it sounds good, doesn't it? 😁
#26 ·
crimsonjackal8 said:I heard some gossip that those two actually went to school together. Probably just a rumor, but man, that sounds cool. 😁
s allmusica:
"... and the family instead moved to the Mojave Desert, where the teen was befriended by a young Frank Zappa. In time Vliet taught himself saxophone and harmonica, and joined a pair of local R&B groups, the Omens and the Blackouts.
After a semester at college, he and Zappa moved to Cucamonga, California, where they planned to shoot a film, Captain Beefheart Meets the Grunt People. ..."
#28 ·
Finally decided to join us, huh?
Solid site, Bobbar. I can't seem to track down that old one anymore—you know, the one where Keptn used to drop all those guitar tips and similar stuff...
Solid site, Bobbar. I can't seem to track down that old one anymore—you know, the one where Keptn used to drop all those guitar tips and similar stuff...
#29 ·
Regarding the question above, I’d suggest checking out Zappa's Lost episodes. There are a few recordings they did together from either '58, '59, or the early sixties. It's pretty fascinating stuff.
#30 ·
"Lick my Decalls OFF, Baby" is easily one of the greatest things I've ever had the privilege of hearing. And while we're on the subject of the postar, "Marko kamiondzija" and "Circus Colorado" aren't half bad either.
#31 ·
This thread totally died out 😢 I can't even open a topic o zapp.
Are there any actual Captain Beefheart fans left in this place?
The Black Keys did a cover of I'm Glad from the Safe as milk album, and I gotta admit, it doesn't suck:
Link
Are there any actual Captain Beefheart fans left in this place?
The Black Keys did a cover of I'm Glad from the Safe as milk album, and I gotta admit, it doesn't suck:
Link
#32 ·
After one of the absolute craziest eras...
And just like that, all we've got left is that wild man Fisher still kicking.
And just like that, all we've got left is that wild man Fisher still kicking.
#37 ·
Since I was already building on Hollis's thread, here are some interesting 10 commandments from the Captain
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“Captain Beefheart’s 10 Commandments of Guitar Playing”
The following sound advice can be found in the book Rolling Ston ’ Alt-Rock-A-Rama, 1996.
1. Listen to The birds that ’
That’s where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren’t going anywhere.
2. Your guitar is not really a guitar
Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world and bring them over. A guitar is also a fishing rod. If you’re good, you’ll land a big one.
3. Practice in front of a bush
Wait until the moon is out, then go outside, eat a multi-grained bread and play your guitar to a bush. If the bush doesn’t shake, eat another piece of bread.
4. Walk with the devil
Old Delta blues players referred to guitar amplifiers as the “devil box.” And they were right. You have to be an equal opportunity employer in terms of who you’re brining over from the other side. Electricity attracts devils and demons. Other instruments attract other spirits. An acoustic guitar attracts Casper. A mandolin attracts Wendy. But an electric guitar attracts Beelzebub.
5. If you’re guilty of thinking, you’re out
If your brain is part of the process, you’re missing it. You should play like a drowning man, struggling to reach shore. If you can trap that feeling, then you have something that is fur bearing.
6. Never point your guitar at anyone
Your instrument has more clout than lightning. Just hit a big chord then run outside to hear it. But make sure you are not standing in an open field.
7. Always carry a church key
That’s your key-man clause. Like One String biti Sam. He’s one. He was a Detroit street musician who played in the fifties on a homemade instrument. His song “ i need a Hundred Dollars is warm pie. Another Key to The church is Hubert Sumlin , Howlin ’ Wolf ’ guitar player. He just stands there like the Statue of Liberty — making you want to look up her dress the whole time to see how he’s doing it.
8. Don’t wipe the sweat off your instrument
You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music.
9. Keep your guitar in a dark place
When you’re not playing your guitar, cover it and keep it in a dark place. If you don’t play your guitar for more than a day, be sure you put a saucer of water in with it.
10. You gotta have a hood for your engine
Keep that hat on. A hat is a pressure cooker. If you have a roof on your house, the hot air can’t escape. Even a lima bean has to have a piece of wet paper around it to make it grow.
“Though they bear numbers, they are not arranged heirarchically — each Commandment has equal import.”
and another great interview:
"I like the blues. I like blues, but I like aquamarines just as well, and all other colors."
😍
...
“Captain Beefheart’s 10 Commandments of Guitar Playing”
The following sound advice can be found in the book Rolling Ston ’ Alt-Rock-A-Rama, 1996.
1. Listen to The birds that ’
That’s where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren’t going anywhere.
2. Your guitar is not really a guitar
Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world and bring them over. A guitar is also a fishing rod. If you’re good, you’ll land a big one.
3. Practice in front of a bush
Wait until the moon is out, then go outside, eat a multi-grained bread and play your guitar to a bush. If the bush doesn’t shake, eat another piece of bread.
4. Walk with the devil
Old Delta blues players referred to guitar amplifiers as the “devil box.” And they were right. You have to be an equal opportunity employer in terms of who you’re brining over from the other side. Electricity attracts devils and demons. Other instruments attract other spirits. An acoustic guitar attracts Casper. A mandolin attracts Wendy. But an electric guitar attracts Beelzebub.
5. If you’re guilty of thinking, you’re out
If your brain is part of the process, you’re missing it. You should play like a drowning man, struggling to reach shore. If you can trap that feeling, then you have something that is fur bearing.
6. Never point your guitar at anyone
Your instrument has more clout than lightning. Just hit a big chord then run outside to hear it. But make sure you are not standing in an open field.
7. Always carry a church key
That’s your key-man clause. Like One String biti Sam. He’s one. He was a Detroit street musician who played in the fifties on a homemade instrument. His song “ i need a Hundred Dollars is warm pie. Another Key to The church is Hubert Sumlin , Howlin ’ Wolf ’ guitar player. He just stands there like the Statue of Liberty — making you want to look up her dress the whole time to see how he’s doing it.
8. Don’t wipe the sweat off your instrument
You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music.
9. Keep your guitar in a dark place
When you’re not playing your guitar, cover it and keep it in a dark place. If you don’t play your guitar for more than a day, be sure you put a saucer of water in with it.
10. You gotta have a hood for your engine
Keep that hat on. A hat is a pressure cooker. If you have a roof on your house, the hot air can’t escape. Even a lima bean has to have a piece of wet paper around it to make it grow.
“Though they bear numbers, they are not arranged heirarchically — each Commandment has equal import.”
and another great interview:
"I like the blues. I like blues, but I like aquamarines just as well, and all other colors."
😍
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