Frank Zappa - Approximate (1974)

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Published 2013-03-29

Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention performing in 1974 the composition "Approximate" playing, singing and dancing the melody.

All Comments (21)

@rossjoseph3844 2 years ago

Ruth in later years has taught music to kids who can't afford formal music instruction. Not only is she a phenominal talent but a wonderful human being.
@PROTAsoloproject 2 years ago

"Chester, you're not singing your drum fills." I'm dying.
@ilongfordarkness 3 years ago

Frank Zappa is the music equivalent to abstract art, I don't get it but I'm glad it exists.
@123agidee_2 3 years ago

Imagine how much rehearsal is necessary to get a band this tight
@BobPagani 3 years ago

Ruth is playing her ass off on this and smiling the whole time like it's easy.
@MikeGervasi 2 years ago

Ruth is a monster. Massive talent and loved that Frank wrote parts for her. Huge talent on that stage as well.
@lennartkarrman2009 2 years ago

A true genius. Surrounded by extremely talented musicians ❤️
@Mandragore-music-and-comics 2 years ago

This guy IS (not was: for he still is and will be) a complete astonishing everlasting Genius...
@PJBubbles 7 years ago

The utterly fabulous Ruth Underwood!
@Artemetra 3 years ago

A great travesty was avoided when Ms. Underwood gave up the idea of playing in symphony orchestras to join Zappa's band.
@juanchaves2971 2 years ago

I can not imagine how anyone could assemble this many complete musical geniuses, and then actually get them to coordinate them to this level, I mean I just cannot relate. They were ridiculous! Crazy, crazy talent and creativity.
@kevintheskullanderson2879 2 years ago

Frank Zappa was just ahead of his time. He not only came around once in-a-lifetime; he came around just once. There's never going to be another Frank Zappa.
@sdkee 5 years ago

Ruth is amazing as usual. And funny as hell. Hadn't seen this one.
@Vito_Tuxedo 2 years ago

There has never been anyone even remotely like Frank Zappa, and there never will be again. That kind of genius is unique.
@kenm.3512 4 years ago

Absolutely brilliant ! And funny. "Chester, you're not singing your drum fills !" Ruth is incredible on this number.
@floundergearjam 3 years ago

Notice - that each musician is...having fun. They are playing their parts, singing (even singing the drum fill). When your job is not work, it is your passion, and you are having FUN.
@thevolkman 4 years ago

"Chester, you're not singing your drum fills."
@-danR 9 years ago

Zappa's manuscript hand is exquisite.
@pmvoice88 3 years ago

It takes an insane amount of practice and talent to play like this.
@Opheggie54 3 years ago

Can you imagine being this musically tight