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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1104233 Composed by Frank Zappa. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 20th Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Pop. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #707439. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1104233). Score: 6 pages. Duration: 1:55Frank Zappa's song "Let's Make the Water Turn Black" is a humorous and thought-provoking track from his 1967 album, Absolutely Free. The song tells the story of two young boys, Jimmy and Johnny, who decide to make a "magic potion" by mixing a variety of items from their household, such as soap and kerosene, into a bucket of water. They then watch in awe as the water turns black, leading them to believe they've made a powerful concoction. The lyrics of the song provide an interesting commentary on how adults view the imaginative ideas of children. While the boys in the song are captivated by their experiment, the narrator expresses a more cynical view of the situation, noting that the adults around them are too busy to care and are more concerned with "what is real". The music itself is upbeat and whimsical, with Zappa's signature use of horns, drums, and electric guitar, creating a soundscape that captures the boys' enthusiasm and innocence. Despite the silliness of the lyrics, the song's underlying message about the power of imagination and the importance of taking children seriously is still relevant today. This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of popular titles and original compositions from a variety of voices and backgrounds. The length, difficulty, and retail pricing are determined solely by the discretion of the person who arranged or composed it. About Digital Downloads Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music, you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and you don’t have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play! PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).