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Quiz about Zappa Release 2 Absolutely Free 1967

Zappa Release #2: "Absolutely Free" [1967] Quiz

Questions about Frank Zappa's Release #2: "Absolutely Free" [1967]

A multiple-choice quiz by elsa65. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
elsa65

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
392,817

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Using a Classical Music term, Zappa called each side of the record as "#1 (or #2) in a series of UNDERGROUND what? Hint

Operas

Oratorios

Atonal Recitatives

Symphonies

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Question 2 of 10

2. On "Invocation and Ritual Dance of the Young Pumpkin", immediately prior to a rip-roaring guitar solo, Frank quotes which piece of music? Hint

"The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky

"In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg

"The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky

The "Jupiter" movement from "The Planets" by Gustav Holst

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is "Uncle Bernie's Farm" about? Hint

Two lascivious sisters

Dangerous, stupid toys

Extraterrestial aliens

Record executives

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does the opening track "Plastic People" immediately quote? Hint

White Christmas

Louie Louie

Stars & Stripes Forever

The Star Spangled Banner

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Amnesia Vivace" opens with a quote from which piece? Hint

"Also Sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss

"Deserts" by Edgard Var�se

"The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky

"Baby Love" by The Supremes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "Son of Suzy Creamcheese," Zappa mentions which famous Hollywood eatery? ("Cruised the Strip and went to _________") Hint

Tom Bergin's

Tail o' the Pup

Ben Franks

Canters

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Question 7 of 10

7. "America Drinks & Goes Home" would seem a strange song for somebody else to cover. Nevertheless, one of Zappa's band members would record this strange tune on his own album. Who was it? Hint

George Duke

Steve Vai

Ike Willis

Jean-Luc Ponty

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is true? Hint

Cal Schenkel did the design and artwork for this album

Frank did the design and artwork for this album

John Williams did the design and artwork for this album

No one is quite sure who did the design and artwork for this album

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Question 9 of 10

9. There are many occurrences of the word "pumpkin" on this album. Who is Zappa talking about when he refers to "my pumpkin"? Hint

His Winston cigarettes

His newborn baby, Moon Unit

His wife, Gail

Ian Underwood

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the difference between "America Drinks" and "America Drinks & Goes Home"? Hint

"America Drinks" is played with shifting tempos

"America Drinks" is played like a polka

"America Drinks" uses different lyrics

"America Drinks" quotes Stravinsky

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Using a Classical Music term, Zappa called each side of the record as "#1 (or #2) in a series of UNDERGROUND what?

Answer: Oratorios

Zappa copies the classical oratorio form -- consisting of recitatives, arias and choruses -- into his own mind-bending creation.

2. On "Invocation and Ritual Dance of the Young Pumpkin", immediately prior to a rip-roaring guitar solo, Frank quotes which piece of music?

Answer: The "Jupiter" movement from "The Planets" by Gustav Holst

He would repeat this excellent idea -- with fantastic results -- on "Call Any Vegetable" from 1972's "Just Another Band From L.A.".

3. What is "Uncle Bernie's Farm" about?

Answer: Dangerous, stupid toys

"There's a doll that looks like daddy
He's a funny little man
Push a button & ask for money
There's a dollar in his hand
(Check his wallet)"

4. What does the opening track "Plastic People" immediately quote?

Answer: Louie Louie

The "Louie Louie" quote shows up quite frequently in Zappa's catalog.

5. "Amnesia Vivace" opens with a quote from which piece?

Answer: "The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky

Most of Frank's early band members did not read music. Nevertheless, Frank taught them all sorts of Stravinsky quotes and incorporated them in many different pieces.

6. In "Son of Suzy Creamcheese," Zappa mentions which famous Hollywood eatery? ("Cruised the Strip and went to _________")

Answer: Canters

One can notice autobiographical details creeping into Zappa's music -- where he ate, what stupid nonsense his band members were up to, etc.

7. "America Drinks & Goes Home" would seem a strange song for somebody else to cover. Nevertheless, one of Zappa's band members would record this strange tune on his own album. Who was it?

Answer: Jean-Luc Ponty

Ponty recorded it on his 1970 album, "Jean-Luc Ponty Plays the Music of Frank Zappa."

8. Which of these is true?

Answer: Frank did the design and artwork for this album

Although Frank did some of the design work on "Freak Out!", this was the first and only album he did entirely on his own. After this one, Cal Schenkel would do most of the artwork for the next several years.

9. There are many occurrences of the word "pumpkin" on this album. Who is Zappa talking about when he refers to "my pumpkin"?

Answer: His wife, Gail

Zappa would later name his own record company "Barking Pumpkin Records." Gail was a "barking pumpkin" when she would cough from smoking too many cigarettes.

10. What is the difference between "America Drinks" and "America Drinks & Goes Home"?

Answer: "America Drinks" is played with shifting tempos

"America Drinks" has a jazzy, 4/4 drum track in strict time -- but all the vocals on top are constantly being slowed down and sped up.

Source: Author elsa65

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