The Lost Broadcast

Frank Zappa and The Mothers – The Lost Broadcast (DVD)

Live Rehearsal | Avant-Garde Jazz & Experimental Rock | Collector’s Edition

Product Description

Step into the avant-garde world of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention with The Lost Broadcast, a rare and unedited rehearsal filmed at the legendary Beat Club in Bremen, Germany, on October 6, 1968. This unofficial release captures Zappa’s early experimental brilliance, featuring improvisational segments, classical references, and live renditions of iconic compositions.

The performance is not a typical concert but a continuous improvisational session, punctuated by Zappa’s hand signals and musical cues, offering a unique glimpse into his creative process.

Track Highlights

• King Kong
• A Pound for a Brown on the Bus
• Sleeping in a Jar
• Uncle Meat
• Let’s Make the Water Turn Black (instrumental)
• Prelude to the Afternoon of a Sexually Aroused Gas Mask
• Prelude to Act 3 of Lohengrin (Richard Wagner)
• Octandre (Edgard Varèse)

Packaging Details

• Format: DVD (NTSC)
• Region Code: All Regions
• Audio: Stereo
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Runtime: Approx. 77 minutes
• Language: English
• Label: Studio Hamburg / Gonzo Multimedia
• Barcode: 5060230868257
• Release Year: 2015
• Note: Unofficial release; filmed rehearsal footage

Why You'll Love It

A must-have for fans of Frank Zappa, experimental rock, and musical improvisation. This DVD offers a rare look at Zappa’s early genius and the original Mothers of Invention in a raw, unfiltered setting.

Specifications

• Format: DVD
• Release Year: 2015
• Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz / Experimental Rock / Fusion
• Label: Studio Hamburg / Gonzo Multimedia
• Audio: Stereo
• Region Code: All Regions
• Running Time: 77 minutes
• Language: English