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1982 Kramer Star Guitar

May 25, 2023 14:01

In 1982 Edward Van Halen gave me a Kramer Star Guitar. I used it to record “My Mother Is A Space Cadet” and it was also the guitar I used when I first played on stage with my dad at the London Hammersmith Odeon. I pulled it...

Dweezil Plays RWTD Fractal Presets

Dweezil

December 30, 2022 00:55

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I made a quick video demonstration of a few RWTD Fractal Audio Axe FX III presets. The audio is just from my i-Phone. I will be making some other videos that feature the audio recorded directly into my DAW so everyone can...

AUDIO DOC EP 2 "Havin' A Bad Day"

Dweezil

March 15, 2022 00:00

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Audio Documentary - EP 2 - Havin' A Bad Day Premieres Monday 3-14-22 at 5pm PST Learn about how I worked in the studio with my dad, how the songs were recorded, and what gear was used for my debut album....

WATERMELON IN EASTER HAY (1ST TIME LIVE)

Dweezil

November 04, 2021 18:15

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WATERMELON IN EASTER HAY (1ST TIME LIVE) This is the very first time I ever played "Watermelon In Easter Hay." It was quite an emotional event that night in NYC at the Beacon Theater....

AUDIO DOC EP 8 "LIVE IN THE MOMENT II (PART 1)"

Dweezil

April 25, 2022 19:22

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARIES EP - 8 LIVE IN THE MOMENT II (PART ONE) In this episode I try to recall where the solos came from and my approach to playing them. I also discuss my overall approach to playing my dad's music and the...

AUDIO DOC EP 5 "CONFESSIONS"

Dweezil

April 05, 2022 00:00

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARY EP 5 "CONFESSIONS" In this episode I recall stories from the studio and discuss the songs in detail. There's a lot of stories that have never been told!...

AUDIO DOC EP 9 "LIVE IN THE MOMENT II (PART 2)"

Dweezil

May 04, 2022 23:17

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARIES EP - 9 LIVE IN THE MOMENT II (PART TWO) In this episode I continue to recall where the solos came from and my approach to playing them. I also discuss my overall approach to playing my dad's music and...

AUDIO DOC EP 6 "GO WITH WHAT YOU KNOW"

Dweezil

April 16, 2022 16:01

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARIES EP 6 "GO WITH WHAT YOU KNOW" In this episode I discuss the making of the album "Go With What You Know." It was the first album that I made essentially on my own and incorporated the use of midi...

AUDIO DOC EP 4 "AUTOMATIC"

Dweezil

March 29, 2022 00:00

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARY EP 4 "AUTOMATIC" In this episode I recall stories about the making of the "Automatic" album and song selection. ...

AUDIO DOC EP 10 "RETURN OF THE SON OF..."

Dweezil

May 25, 2022 10:24

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AUDIO DOC EP 10 "RETURN OF THE SON OF..." In this episode I recall some of the details about the songs that made it to the "Return Of The Son Of..." CD and the trials and tribulations of being a band leader....

LEATHER TURKEY ANIMATION

Dweezil

November 24, 2022 00:39

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AUDIO DOC EP 1 "SPACE CADET"

Dweezil

March 07, 2022 23:19

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARY SERIES This series offers a weekly glance into the humble musical fabric of my career. With 6 Episodes finished already, I will be releasing them every Monday at 5pm PST.
In this very casual talk...

Bag Pipe Guitar? + Madness

Dweezil

May 21, 2020 17:50

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I'm playing on a combo sound that ends up sounding a bit like bagpipes during the "drone" bass note moment. There are some other speedy things in there too......

Swiftyness

Dweezil

May 21, 2020 18:01

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I was testing out a little bit of Big Swifty on Cello/Violin for fun....

Dweezil Talks About RWTD Podcast

Dweezil

September 30, 2021 01:07

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Shawn Ratches interviewed me about Runnin' With The Dweezil. We have had a series of other discussions about my own music that will soon be featured on my site....

Performance EQ Sweep Pedal

Dweezil

May 21, 2020 18:04

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This is a test of the prototype Performance Guitar EQ Sweep pedal that I'm currently using on tour. It does some crazy stuff. Here I'm playing through a PRS head into a Fuchs cabinet with the pedal in front of the amp. ...

AUDIO DOC EP 3 "My Guitar Wants To KIll Your Mama"

Dweezil

March 22, 2022 00:00

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARY EP 3 - "MY GUITAR WANTS TO KILL YOUR MAMA" In this episode the recording sessions for my second album, "My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama" are discussed. We probably talk about some stuff from the 80's as...

Dweezil Zappa and Joe Bonamassa

Dweezil

October 20, 2021 21:19

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I was invited to be a guest on Joe Bonamassa's video podcast - Live From Nerdville. Check it out if you like....

Something to LEARN?

Dweezil

May 21, 2020 18:05

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I was practicing some new ideas this morning and I thought I would share them with you. I plan to make more "LESSON" style videos and add them to the GUITARLAND area of the site very soon....

Dweezil Zappa Teaches Frank Zappa Improvisation Techniques

Dweezil

June 21, 2021 16:53

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In this video, I share details about my dad's guitar techniques and his approach to improvisation....

AUDIO DOC EP 7 "VIA ZAMMATA"

Dweezil

April 19, 2022 23:36

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AUDIO DOCUMENTARIES EP - 7 "VIA ZAMMATA" In this episode I discuss the details of the songs on the Via Zammata album as well as the origin of the title. There is plenty of additional backstory as well as plenty of new...

Dweezil Zappa Chit Chat With Guitar Cats

Dweezil

June 03, 2021 14:33

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Australian guitarist Rick Hollis hosts a guitar chat show where he invites guests to answer a single question, "What started your interest in guitar?" The conversation snowballs from there....

Experience Hendrix: Dweezil Zappa

Dweezil

May 22, 2020 14:40

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Dunlop is honored to be one of the co-presenters of this year's 2014 Experience Hendrix Tour, and in connection with the tour proudly presents an intimate interview with one of the tour's featured artists Dweezil Zappa....