Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
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The Utility Muffin Research Kitchen (UMRK) was the name of the recording studio that Frank Zappa
had built and used extensively at his home for many of his musical recordings.
The studio was completed on September 1, 1979 and the recording of several songs that were eventually released on the album You Are What You Is
began in July, 1980.
Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed...
had built and used extensively at his home for many of his musical recordings.
The studio was completed on September 1, 1979 and the recording of several songs that were eventually released on the album You Are What You Is
You Are What You Is
You Are What You Is is a double album by Frank Zappa. It was originally released as a two-record set in 1981 and later by Rykodisc as a 20-song CD. The album relies on a heavy use of overdubbing. This album was the first one to feature material recorded using Zappa's home studio Utility Muffin...
began in July, 1980.