With unfettered access to the Zappa Trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter’s assembly features appearances by Frank’s widow Gail Zappa and several of Frank’s musical collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk Gardner, David Harrington, Scott Thunes, Ruth Underwood, Ray White and others.

The soundtrack is a perfect complement to the film available on 3 CDs for the Zappa completist.  Showcasing 68 total songs, there are 12 previously unreleased recordings from the Zappa archive along with his 1978 Saturday Night Live performance; 24 additional Zappa songs from his extensive catalog spanning four decades; songs from Zappa’s labels Straight / Bizarre Records like “No Longer Umpire” by Alice Cooper and “The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes” by The GTO’s; 2 classical compositions by Edgard Varese and Igor Stravinsky; and 26 Original Score cues newly composed by John Frizzell for the documentary – all of which give the universe a sonic exploration into the musical brilliance of Frank Zappa.

CD ONE:

• 1. Anyway The Wind Blows (from FREAK OUT!) – The Mothers of Invention
• 2. You’re Probably Wondering Why I’m Here (from FREAK OUT!) – The Mothers of Invention
• 3. Everytime I See You – The Heartbreakers
• 4. Motherly Love (from FREAK OUT!) – The Mothers of Invention
• 5. Memories Of El Monte (Live from the Whisky A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*
• 6. Oh! In The Sky (Live from the Whisky A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*
• 7. The Duke (Live from the Whisky A Go-Go – June 23, 1968) – The Mothers of Invention*
• 8. How Could I Be Such A Fool? (from MYSTERY DISC) – Frank Zappa
• 9. “The Reason We Have Stayed Together…” – Frank Zappa interview with Warren Duffy / WMEX Boston, MA – January 31, 1969*
• 10. Black Beauty (from MYSTERY DISC) – Frank Zappa
• 11. Absolutely Free (from WHERE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY) – The Mothers of Invention
• 12. You Didn’t Try To Call Me (Basic Tracks) (from THE MOFO PROJECT/OBJECT) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention
• 13. Agency Man (from MYSTERY DISC) – Frank Zappa
• 14. Oh No (from WEASELS RIPPED MY FLESH) – The Mothers of Invention
• 15. Mother People (from WHERE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY) – The Mothers of Invention
• 16. Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite: Finale – Orchestre de l’Opéra Bastille & Myung Whun Chung
• 17. “FZ on Varèse” – Frank Zappa interview with Craig Eldon Pinkus, Indiana University Radio-TV Center – April 25, 1974*
• 18. Varèse: Ionisation – Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Pierre Boulez
• 19. The Captain’s Fat Theresa Shoes – The G.T.O.’s
• 20. No Longer Umpire – Alice Cooper
• 21. Road Ladies (from CHUNGA’S REVENGE) – Frank Zappa

CD TWO:

• 1. Call Any Vegetable (Excerpts) (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention*
• 2. Happy Together (Live at Fillmore West – November 6, 1970) – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention*
• 3. Scumbag (Live at Fillmore East, NYC, 1971) (from PLAYGROUND PSYCHOTICS) – Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, John Lennon, Yoko Ono
• 4. Your Mouth (from WAKA / JAWAKA) – Frank Zappa
• 5. Cheepnis (Live at the Roxy, 12/10/73, Show 1) (from THE ROXY PERFORMANCES) – Frank Zappa
• 6. Apostrophe’ (Live in Los Angeles, Rehearsal Hall – June 21, 1974) – Frank Zappa*
• 7. Muffin Man (Live at The Palladium, NYC, 1977) (from BABY SNAKES – The Compleat Soundtrack) – Frank Zappa^
• 8. Dancin’ Fool (Live on Saturday Night Live – October 21, 1978) – Frank Zappa*
• 9. Mo’s Vacation (Live in Munich 1978) – Frank Zappa*
• 10. The Black Page #1 (Piano Version) (from ZAPPA IN NEW YORK Deluxe) – Frank Zappa
• 11. Sofa (1977 Mix, Live) (from ZAPPA IN NEW YORK Deluxe) – Frank Zappa
• 12. Fembot In A Wet T-shirt (from JOE’S GARAGE – ACT I) – Frank Zappa
• 13. Valley Girl (from SHIP ARRIVING TOO LATE TO SAVE A DROWNING WITCH) – Frank Zappa & Moon Zappa
• 14. The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Live at The Pier, NYC – 1984) – Frank Zappa*
• 15. R. 2911 (from FRANK ZAPPA MEETS THE MOTHERS OF PREVENTION) – Frank Zappa
• 16. G-Spot Tornado (from THE YELLOW SHARK) – Frank Zappa

CD THREE:

• 1. Frank’s Library – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 2. Edgewood Arsenal – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 3. Frank’s Parents – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 4 .The Blackouts – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 5. Greeting Cards – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 6. Studio Z – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 7. Frank Goes To Jail – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 8. Musically Difficult – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 9. The Parts Are Complicated – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 10. Murray Roman’s TV Show – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 11. Frank Put His Foot Down – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 12. Laurel Canyon – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 13. The Manson Family – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 14. Are We Going To Get Paid – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 15. Steve Vai’s Perspective – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 16. Frank Could Be Hardcore – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 17. Bruce Bickford’s Zappa Head – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 18. If I’m Alive – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 19. Keep This Guy Under Check – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 20. Frank’s Business Perspective – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 21. Fake It – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 22. Don’t Have Any Friends – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 23. Hi, I’m Moon – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 24. Frank Addresses Congress – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 25. Turn Off That Zappa Music – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 26. Frank Getting Sick – Original Documentary Score by John Frizzell
• 27. Envelopes (1983 Original Vinyl Mix) – Frank Zappa, London Symphony Orchestra^
• 28. Overture (Live in Frankfurt, Germany – September 19, 1992) – Ensemble Modern, Conducted by Frank Zappa*
• 29. Get Whitey (from THE YELLOW SHARK) – Frank Zappa
• 30. Nap Time (from EVERYTHING IS HEALING NICELY) – Frank Zappa
• 31.Watermelon In Easter Hay (Live, 1978) (from FRANK ZAPPA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA – A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE) – Frank Zappa