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I could answer are on any aspect of Zappa`s compositional output, including his 1200 copyrighted works. I can answer questions that relate to his idiomatic techniques of composition (particularly with regard to his adoption of computer-based composition in the few years prior to his death in 1993), orchestration and performance Particuarly in the area of his adaptation on Varese`s `Musique Concrete`). Additionally I can counsel musicians attempting to play Zappa`s music (which is very challenging for the most competent performer) on technical and interpretive issues.

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Topic: Zappa, Frank

Expert: Manning Bartlett
Date: 9/26/2001
Subject: Steve Vai

Question
What album/tracks did steve vai play on for Frank? I heard he played on one called Stevie's spanking? is that right. I can't seem to find it.

Answer
Well you'll be pleased to know that all of the information about Vai's relationship with Zappa (plus all other musicians) is already available online at reverend Neve's site:

http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~splat/zappapage.html

Take the link to the musician's timeline.

Here is a direct link to the Steve Vai page:
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~splat/Steve_Vai.html

Steveie's Spanking appeared on 3 CDs - Them or Us (1984), You Can't Do That Onstage Vol 4 and Make a Jazz Noise Here

Here is a link to the lyrics and notes:
http://globalia.net/donlope/fz/lyrics/Them_Or_Us.html#Spanking

Regards
Manning (PS - sorry about the delay in answering, I was away camping)

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