Analysis of Music

The song i chose to analyze is "Inca Roads" by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, off of his album "one size fits all" in 1978.

Link to the lyrics:
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Inca-Roads-lyrics-Frank-Zappa/685EE5DCE6C085D448256972000AC1BC

Here is the song:

 

I chose this song because I really enjoy Frank Zappa's style of writing. His comedic wit and silly lyrics contain deep messages that really makes you think. The music is beautifully composed and very progressive which are other components that makes me love Frank Zappa's music.

In many of Frank Zappa's songs, he talks about conspiracies and skepticism's that are in our everyday lives. Frank Zappa was also one of the main proponents of pushing for more individuality in music, and to hinder large music companies corruption towards the styles of so many artists, where as they tried to shape artists to be "radio friendly" or more likable by a larger population of  fans.

In the song "Inca Roads" Frank Zappa is basically poking fun at the way people conspire over things so easily. In this song I believe Frank is talking about ancient roads and writings found in the mountains of the Andes, which people believe to be ancient alien artifacts or sitings for extraterrestrials. Hence the lyrics at the very beginning of the song:

                                                 "Did a vehicle
                                                  Come from somewhere out there
                                                  Just to land in the Andes?"

And then proceeding lyrics are almost making a mockery of that statement:

                                                 "Did a booger-bear
                                                  Come from somewhere out there
                                                  Just to land in the Andes?"

This is a great song to listen to for the comedy of his lyrics and the sheer amazing talent Frank has composing songs. I hope you all enjoyed listening to it, and reading the lyrics. Although i feel this style of music may be a little to "weird" for many people to truly appreciate it the way it deserves.