Frank Zappa’s documentary soundtrack features highlights and unreleased tracks

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Along with the arrival of the long-awaited licensed Frank Zappa documentary, UMe and Zappa Records have digitally released the official soundtrack of Zappa, featuring highlights from the composer’s catalog, live recordings, interview clips and a dozen unreleased tracks from Zappa’s coffers.

The 3CD / 5-LP version of Zappa movie soundtrack – digitally released now – owns 68 tracks from Mothers of Invention’s Pinball to Zappa’s final orchestral work The yellow shark. The deluxe version of the soundtrack also includes offerings from Zappa’s Bizarre Records – “No Longer Umpire” by Alice Cooper, “The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes” by GTO – as well as tracks by Edgard Varese and Igor Stravinsky and 26 originals Zappa score clues by John Frizzell.

From the vaults of the Zappa Family Trust, the soundtrack includes The Mothers performing Zappa’s doo-wop track “Memories of El Monte” and other unreleased recordings from the 1968 Whiskey A Go-Go concert, a live rehearsal of “Apostrophe”, Zappa’s interpretation of “Dancin ‘Fool” from a 1978 episode of Saturday Night Live, excerpts from a Fillmore West concert in 1970, and more.

The physical editions of the soundtrack are available for preorder now, with the 5-LP version – available on both 180 gram black vinyl as well as limited edition 180 gram smoked vinyl – released May 7, 2021 and the 3CD scheduled for January 19, 2021. A 2-LP edition on 180 gram clear vinyl will also be available.

Zappa soundtrack List of tracks

CD1:

  1. Anyway, the wind is blowing (from Freak Outside!) – The mothers of invention
  2. You are probably wondering why I am here (from Freak Outside!) – The mothers of invention
  3. Every time I see you – Heartbreakers
  4. Maternal love (from Freak Outside!) – The mothers of invention
  5. Memories Of El Monte (Live from the Whiskey A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The mothers of invention *
  6. Oh! In The Sky (Live from the Whiskey A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The mothers of invention *
  7. The Duke (Live from the Whiskey A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The mothers of invention *
  8. How could I be such a fool? (of Mystery disc) – Frank Zappa
  9. “The reason we stayed together…” – Frank Zappa interview with Warren Duffy / WMEX Boston, MA – January 31, 1969 *
  10. Black Beauty (from Mystery disc) – Frank Zappa
  11. Absolutely free (from We are only here for the money) – The mothers of invention
  12. You didn’t try to call me (basic tracks) (from The MOFO project / object) – Frank Zappa and the mothers of invention
  13. Agency Man (from Mystery disc) – Frank Zappa
  14. Oh no (from Weasels tore my flesh) – The mothers of invention
  15. Mother People (from We are only here for the money) – The mothers of invention
  16. Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite: Finale – Orchester de l’Opéra Bastille & Myung Whun Chung
  17. “FZ on Varèse” – Interview between Frank Zappa and Craig Eldon Pinkus, Indiana University Radio-TV Center – April 25, 1974 *
  18. Varèse: Ionization – Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Pierre Boulez
  19. Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes – GTO’s
  20. More Referee – Alice Cooper
  21. Road Ladies (from Chunga’s revenge) – Frank Zappa

CD2:

  1. Call Any Vegetable (extracts) (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention *
  2. Happy Together (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention *
  3. Scumbag (Live at Fillmore East, NYC, 1971) (from Playground psychotics) – Frank Zappa, Mothers of Invention, John Lennon, Yoko Ono
  4. Your mouth (from Waka / Jawaka) – Frank Zappa
  5. Cheepnis (Live at the Roxy, 12/10/73, Show 1) (de Roxy’s performance) – Frank Zappa
  6. Apostrophe ‘(Live in Los Angeles, Rehearsal Hall – June 21, 1974) – Frank Zappa *
  7. Muffin Man (Live at The Palladium, NYC, 1977) (from Baby Snakes – The Complete Soundtrack) – Frank Zappa
  8. Dancin ‘Fool (live on Saturday Night Live – October 21, 1978) – Frank Zappa *
  9. Mo’s Vacation (Live in Munich 1978) – Frank Zappa *
  10. The Black Page # 1 (Piano Version) (from Zappa in New York 40e Deluxe Anniversary Edition) – Frank Zappa
  11. Sofa (1977 Mix, Live) (from Zappa in New York 40e Deluxe Anniversary Edition) – Frank Zappa
  12. Fembot In A Wet T-shirt (from Joe’s Garage – Act I) – Frank Zappa
  13. Valley Girl (from Ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch) – Frank Zappa and Moon Zappa
  14. The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Live at The Pier, NYC – 1984) – Frank Zappa *
  15. HR 2911 (from Frank Zappa meets prevention mothers) – Frank Zappa
  16. G-spot tornado (from The yellow shark) – Frank Zappa

CD3

  1. Frank’s Library – Original score of the documentary by John Frizzell
  2. Edgewood Arsenal – Original score from the documentary by John Frizzell
  3. Frank’s Parents – Original score from the documentary by John Frizzell
  4. The Blackouts – Original score of the documentary by John Frizzell
  5. Greeting Cards – Original score from the documentary by John Frizzell
  6. Studio Z – Original score of the documentary by John Frizzell
  7. Frank Goes To Jail – Original John Frizzell Documentary Soundtrack
  8. Musically Difficult – Original Score from John Frizzell’s Documentary
  9. The Parts Are Complicated – Original Score from John Frizzell’s Documentary
  10. Murray Roman TV Show – Original John Frizzell Documentary Soundtrack
  11. Frank Put His Foot Down – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  12. Laurel Canyon – Original score of the documentary by John Frizzell
  13. The Manson Family – Original Soundtrack from John Frizzell’s Documentary
  14. Shall We Get Paid – Original Score from John Frizzell’s Documentary
  15. Steve Vai’s Perspective – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  16. Frank Could Be Hardcore – Original Score from John Frizzell’s Documentary
  17. Zappa Head by Bruce Bickford – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  18. If I’m Alive – Original score of the documentary by John Frizzell
  19. Keep This Guy Under Check – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  20. Frank’s Business Perspective – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  21. Fake It – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  22. Don’t Have Any Friends – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  23. Hi I’m Moon – Original Score from John Frizzell’s Documentary
  24. Frank Addresses Congress – Original score of the documentary by John Frizzell
  25. Turn Off That Zappa Music – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  26. Frank Getting Sick – Original score from John Frizzell’s documentary
  27. Envelopes (1983 Original Vinyl Mix) – Frank Zappa, London Symphony Orchestra
  28. Overture (Live in Frankfurt, Germany – September 19, 1992) – Ensemble Modern, conducted by Frank Zappa *
  29. Get Whitey (from The yellow shark) – Frank Zappa
  30. Nap time (from Everything heals well) – Frank Zappa
  31. Watermelon In Easter Hay (Live, 1978) (de Frank Zappa Plays Music by Frank Zappa – A Memorial Tribute) – Frank Zappa

* unpublished



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