Francesc, you forgot about Badalona in Oct 1974 (which I missed)
According to ZPZ, I am a die hard fan when it comes to FZ music (and view of life). Dweezil, you can always count on me. Nice show in Palau de la Musica.
Regards.
Francesc wrote:
After Josep’s thorough analysis, I’d like to spell out my mixed feelings about the concert. Though I’ve been a Zappa fan for many years (since 1978 or so), and he played in Barcelona three times, for a number of reasons I’ve never had the opportunity of actually enjoying a FZ concert live. I’ve seen and heard a lot of live recorded material, but never got to the real thing. I take it that last night I get the closest thing to a FZ concert which is possible today, and I was overwhelmed by the tremendous bunch of great songs superbly performed, with lots of musical talent and creative energy. But I’m devastated as well, ‘cause now I really understand what I missed in ’79, ‘84 and ’88. I also regret not being able to express my gratitude to Dweezil and the band for providing one of the most intense musical experiences of my entire life.
So I take this opportunity to say thanks much to Dweezil, Ray, Aaron, Scheila, Pete, Jamie, Joe and Billy. Despite the (minor) problems with the sound it was a superlative show, and you are one of the most exciting and gifted bands I’ve ever seen. Please come back!
To FZ, wherever you are, thanks for delivering your work, my favourite masterpiece of the twentieth century, and for leaving to the world another musical genius generous enough to keep this work alive in the twentieth-one.