I'm working hard on part 2. I have still have so much left to do so I unfortunately I won't make the deadline today. Sorry!!! Check out my blog which gives a little info on what to expect for the next episode.
Thanks !!! I have to figure the blog and different pages you have. I just come right to the bundle ( and of course your music ). Btw beings you mentioned it and I was thinking it the whole ep. the post production ,, well,,, it was f*****g killer. Really enhanced it ,, I was actually kinda expecting that originally ( I’ve listened to your pops the maestro and you since I was 14) so to see you our your “ touch” on it was excellent
Great Episode!! I've listened to Episodes #1-4 so far. I love these!. The VH album WACF is probably my fourth favorite Van Halen album. That being said, I do have fond memories of WACF. While I was in High School, A good friend of mine would pick me up for school in his Very Starsky and Hutch looking Grand Torino. Also two or three other friends in the back seat. My buddy Steve had a strict rule, No talking while the music was playing. This was a funny rule because Steve had the loudest car stereo I had ever heard. The year was 1980 and I had owned a vinyl copy of WACF myself but Steve was playing this most awesome cassette deck in the neighborhood. These were the best car rides ever. There's nothing like listening to Van Halen cranked up to Ten to start your day. Other cassettes that where also in heavy rotation in Steve's car that year were VH I & II and The Cars' first two records but WACF was Steve's favorite I think. Good Times!
"Everybody Want's Some" Dave's lyric, I never tried to decipher what Dave was actually saying but to me I always thought it was something like,
"something something something Looking For Some Whoopie".
Hi Dweezil , this series is truly excellent - you've put such thought and attention to detail into creating it I'm certain EVH would be very proud. I've listened only to the Blues episode in full - and your'e spot on I've had/ heard a version of WACF without the song Growth ! . Also re Dave being a great acoustic playing -didn't play and sing a tune called 79th and Sunset ? . Well done Dweezil - as I listen I'm taken back to high school with my friends and I discussing VH I and how they blew Sabbath away when they supported here on the U.K. tour in '78 .
Dweez, excellent job here. But you’re going to have to release the unedited version of the Nino episodes. I’m sure there’s enough tape to fill another 6 or 7 hours. His passion for Ed really comes through. Great stuff!
With the Edward Van Halen cassette-like moments in life...good-grief, they're (for many of us) the very best parts of 80's media...Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Better Off Dead, Back To The Future...and you had an EVH homemade cassette personally handed to you (in STORAGE). So awesome. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT!!!!
(Side-note: Just the Warner Brothers-issued standard VH cassettes were a big part of my life. I used to, as a twelve year old in 1982, deliver afternoon newspapers with my Walkman on (& braces :-)). The machine wore batteries down quick. I had the 'Take Your Whiskey Home' tape-slowdown-ending effect going-on nearly every two songs, thanks to Sony!! Fun memories of simpler times...).
I think you're doing a great thing for us with a great (very much due) amount of reverence for the band. Can't wait for Nuno, Part 2. (I imagine you'll be talking about 'Mutha'. That song IS a proper nod...).
Part 1 with Nuno is yet another amazing podcast. I was crying happy tears listening throughout. As a fan and musical novice. The detailed analysis you guys make... help me understand more clearly how and why Van Halens music and Edward playing has captivated me. Thx Dweezil and Nuno. Cant wait for part 2.
DZ. I just finished the Nuno episode. Just tremendous. I loved how you talked about the “swing” and outside influences. Between that and the archives of alternate takes or live takes, it was magic.
I particularly like how you and Nuno break down the details on the riffs and the funky pocket. Do you know how Edward felt about this body of work (FW & W&CF) as time passed?
Thanks, Robert! When I talked with Edward about his music it was clear to me that it was just a joy for him to play guitar. He did say that he really liked the Fair Warning album.
I could alway remember being there back in 1981when Eddie and Dave ran out to the front of the stage and shoved that solo into our faces while the cowbell and bass just pounded our chests from Hea About it Later. You and Nuno going over it again and again brought it all back in a way I didn't think possible. So powerful...
Hearing such reverence for not just Eddie, but for the whole of Van Halen is so refreshing.
Thanks again for all this... Reminding us how special Ed was and how lucky we were to have even a glimpse of his incredible depth of abilities...
I always thought Could This Be Magic was a live take: Ed and Mike on guitars (makes sense), Al is foot-tapping, and Dave and Nicolette on vox? Will see if we can find answers...
thank you for the prompt reply - you're doing a stella job !! I understand . Love the Sunset Sound interviews too . re the Sound recreation platforms - any chance you could include the Hotone Ampero please ?? .
Oh yea. Part 2 today sir
Hi Jim,
I'm working hard on part 2. I have still have so much left to do so I unfortunately I won't make the deadline today. Sorry!!! Check out my blog which gives a little info on what to expect for the next episode.
https://www.dweezilzappa.com/posts/1985189-fair-warning-part-deux
Thanks !!! I have to figure the blog and different pages you have. I just come right to the bundle ( and of course your music ). Btw beings you mentioned it and I was thinking it the whole ep. the post production ,, well,,, it was f*****g killer. Really enhanced it ,, I was actually kinda expecting that originally ( I’ve listened to your pops the maestro and you since I was 14) so to see you our your “ touch” on it was excellent
These are getting better and better Dweezil. Absolutely loving them. Congrats man.
Great Episode!! I've listened to Episodes #1-4 so far. I love these!. The VH album WACF is probably my fourth favorite Van Halen album. That being said, I do have fond memories of WACF. While I was in High School, A good friend of mine would pick me up for school in his Very Starsky and Hutch looking Grand Torino. Also two or three other friends in the back seat. My buddy Steve had a strict rule, No talking while the music was playing. This was a funny rule because Steve had the loudest car stereo I had ever heard. The year was 1980 and I had owned a vinyl copy of WACF myself but Steve was playing this most awesome cassette deck in the neighborhood. These were the best car rides ever. There's nothing like listening to Van Halen cranked up to Ten to start your day. Other cassettes that where also in heavy rotation in Steve's car that year were VH I & II and The Cars' first two records but WACF was Steve's favorite I think. Good Times!
"Everybody Want's Some" Dave's lyric, I never tried to decipher what Dave was actually saying but to me I always thought it was something like,
"something something something Looking For Some Whoopie".
Tomorrow Episode #5
Thanks for these!
Matt G
Hi Dweezil , this series is truly excellent - you've put such thought and attention to detail into creating it I'm certain EVH would be very proud. I've listened only to the Blues episode in full - and your'e spot on I've had/ heard a version of WACF without the song Growth ! . Also re Dave being a great acoustic playing -didn't play and sing a tune called 79th and Sunset ? . Well done Dweezil - as I listen I'm taken back to high school with my friends and I discussing VH I and how they blew Sabbath away when they supported here on the U.K. tour in '78 .
Dweez, excellent job here. But you’re going to have to release the unedited version of the Nino episodes. I’m sure there’s enough tape to fill another 6 or 7 hours. His passion for Ed really comes through. Great stuff!
We did talk for almost 3 hours. I'm working on EP 2 now. We covered a lot of ground! Glad you're enjoying the series.
That outtake solo was crazy! Who else listened to this more than five times?!
And yes, some Holdsworth vibes for sure...
I listened to it way more than that!
This is gold! I've wanted to hear a show like this for years, fascinating. Interested to see what Dweezil does with the Fractal EVH preset!
YAY!! off to put some headphones on and listen! Thank you Dweezil! May 2021 brings you a new computer ahahaha
Well worth the wait. The cassette tape was fantastic. I knew this would be a great podcast, but it keeps exceeding expectations. Well done!
With the Edward Van Halen cassette-like moments in life...good-grief, they're (for many of us) the very best parts of 80's media...Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Better Off Dead, Back To The Future...and you had an EVH homemade cassette personally handed to you (in STORAGE). So awesome. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT!!!!
(Side-note: Just the Warner Brothers-issued standard VH cassettes were a big part of my life. I used to, as a twelve year old in 1982, deliver afternoon newspapers with my Walkman on (& braces :-)). The machine wore batteries down quick. I had the 'Take Your Whiskey Home' tape-slowdown-ending effect going-on nearly every two songs, thanks to Sony!! Fun memories of simpler times...).
I think you're doing a great thing for us with a great (very much due) amount of reverence for the band. Can't wait for Nuno, Part 2. (I imagine you'll be talking about 'Mutha'. That song IS a proper nod...).
The cassette tape..."Edward Van Halen, searching for something new"...f*****g incredible. Thank you for this gem!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Part 1 with Nuno is yet another amazing podcast. I was crying happy tears listening throughout. As a fan and musical novice. The detailed analysis you guys make... help me understand more clearly how and why Van Halens music and Edward playing has captivated me. Thx Dweezil and Nuno. Cant wait for part 2.
the episode with Paul Gilbert is fantastic, great to hear you both discuss it while Paul is playing it on his guitar. He is a freak !!
DZ. I just finished the Nuno episode. Just tremendous. I loved how you talked about the “swing” and outside influences. Between that and the archives of alternate takes or live takes, it was magic.
I particularly like how you and Nuno break down the details on the riffs and the funky pocket.
Do you know how Edward felt about this body of work (FW & W&CF) as time passed?
thanks
Robert
Thanks, Robert! When I talked with Edward about his music it was clear to me that it was just a joy for him to play guitar. He did say that he really liked the Fair Warning album.
Nice touch with the Jacob Deraps outro....love the production you are doing on these episode. Another great one!
Deezil,
I could alway remember being there back in 1981when Eddie and Dave ran out to the front of the stage and shoved that solo into our faces while the cowbell and bass just pounded our chests from Hea About it Later. You and Nuno going over it again and again brought it all back in a way I didn't think possible. So powerful...
Hearing such reverence for not just Eddie, but for the whole of Van Halen is so refreshing.
Thanks again for all this... Reminding us how special Ed was and how lucky we were to have even a glimpse of his incredible depth of abilities...
You guys hit something that was missing in the first episodes..... how swinging Michael was.
I’ve heard the bass so clearly listening to these interviews.. Something about the small iPad speakers maybe, . but Mikey is just SWINGING.
Awww man! I wish Dweezil would have elaborated with Steve on the ghost in David Lee Roth's house on episode one!!
I always thought Could This Be Magic was a live take: Ed and Mike on guitars (makes sense), Al is foot-tapping, and Dave and Nicolette on vox? Will see if we can find answers...
Hi Dweezil ,
thank you for the prompt reply - you're doing a stella job !! I understand . Love the Sunset Sound interviews too . re the Sound recreation platforms - any chance you could include the Hotone Ampero please ?? .
Best wishes for 2021
Rich