But Who Was Fulcanelli?

Song Meaning

This piece functions less as a lyrical narrative and more as a setlist or concert program. It meticulously lists the personnel and instrumentation for a specific performance by Frank Zappa. The inclusion of "FZ CUSTOM STRAT" and the names of prominent musicians like Steve Vai and Chad Wackerman immediately establish a context of a high-caliber, technically proficient live music event. The "Sporthalle, Cologne, Germany" and the date "May 21, 1982" ground the listener in a precise moment and location, suggesting a snapshot of Zappa's touring machine in action.