Zappa Hour 20 – Deep Listening

Join Bob and friends in exploring the innovative musical philosophies of Pauline Oliveros and Frank Zappa. They delve into deep listening, body drift, and the evolution of music in response to technological and cultural shifts. Topics include Oliveros’ differential frequencies, Zappa’s provocative anti-Gutenberg stance, and the concept of manifestation through dialogue. The conversation connects McLuhan’s media ecology, audience participation, and the multiplicity of bodies, with excerpts from Zappa’s “N-Lite” and interviews highlighting creativity, improvisation, and societal impacts. A thought-provoking exploration of sound and human experience.

Bob Dobbs is a Zappa researcher and McLuhan scholar. He is joined by regular contributors Roxana Flores Larrainzar and Bert Hill.

Recorded March 19, 2016

0:00:01 – Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening

0:30:00 – Technology, Cultural Change

0:55:00 – Political Censorship

1:20:24 – Body Drift

2:02:02 – Deep Listening and Drift

2:35:13 – Relistening

2:42:28 – Manifestation and Deep Listening

3:06:06 – Zappa’s Musical Evolution

3:15:37 – Artistic Responsibility