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Thread started 02/15/08 1:18am

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THE ARMS OF ORION appreciation thread (seriously)

inspired by everyone's general hatred of the song. while i'm not completely drool over it, i don't understand why it gets such a bad rap. i think it's because i was raised on disney movies and all those lame love/theme songs and junk. it's like those, but with prince on it. thumbs up! gotta love his (and even sheena's) vocals on it and it's damn catchy (so is syphyllis lol ). love the music and the whole breakdown at the end. not his cool est moment or creative peak, you know, but it works, it's okay. he's done worse. (my medallion, pheromone, right the wrong, etc. )quite corny, but i know someone else out there likes it (or at least doesn't mind it much lol). smile

not too many brick s please. lol
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Reply #1 posted 02/15/08 2:03am

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purplepolitician said:

inspired by everyone's general hatred of the song. while i'm not completely drool over it, i don't understand why it gets such a bad rap. i think it's because i was raised on disney movies and all those lame love/theme songs and junk. it's like those, but with prince on it. thumbs up! gotta love his (and even sheena's) vocals on it and it's damn catchy (so is syphyllis lol ). love the music and the whole breakdown at the end. not his cool est moment or creative peak, you know, but it works, it's okay. he's done worse. (my medallion, pheromone, right the wrong, etc. )quite corny, but i know someone else out there likes it (or at least doesn't mind it much lol). smile

not too many brick s please. lol
[Edited 2/15/08 1:21am]

Hey, Im with u..I nod ummmm well as far as arms of Orion goes. WHy is pheromone b ad song? hammer I freakin love the lyrics...I think its H O T and I play it loud to freak the neighbours out giggle
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Reply #2 posted 02/15/08 3:17am

JoeTyler

It's a good movie-ballad; the main problem is its glossy production and the silly lyrics, but the song is quite catchy and the melodies are excellent. It's a movie ballad, so I don't mind if it sounds corny; nevertheless, Prince did worse ballads than this one during the 90's, so...
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Reply #3 posted 02/15/08 4:34am

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I believe the correct title is, "That Orion Mess." neutral
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Reply #4 posted 02/15/08 6:12am

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I think that, "The Arms of Orion" is a very pretty song.
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Reply #5 posted 02/15/08 8:14am

Maia7

Tame said:

I think that, "The Arms of Orion" is a very pretty song.



I agree biggrin
I think this is a very Pretty~Sweet song.
Loving the lyrics
dove dove dove dove dove dove dove
sun
butterfly heart angel
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Reply #6 posted 02/15/08 8:45am

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purplepolitician said:

inspired by everyone's general hatred of the song. while i'm not completely drool over it, i don't understand why it gets such a bad rap. i think it's because i was raised on disney movies and all those lame love/theme songs and junk. it's like those, but with prince on it. thumbs up! gotta love his (and even sheena's) vocals on it and it's damn catchy (so is syphyllis lol ). love the music and the whole breakdown at the end. not his cool est moment or creative peak, you know, but it works, it's okay. he's done worse. (my medallion, pheromone, right the wrong, etc. )quite corny, but i know someone else out there likes it (or at least doesn't mind it much lol). smile

not too many brick s please. lol
[Edited 2/15/08 1:21am]
brick lol
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Reply #7 posted 02/15/08 8:48am

optimus

to be honest ive only listened to the Batman album about 3 times, the only 2 tracks i really listen to still are Partyman and Trust, So I think its time i gave it another whirl...I shall post back in an hour and tell you what i think of that song wink
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Everybody wants salvation of the soul
The steps U take are no easy road
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Reply #8 posted 02/15/08 8:48am

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sexxydancer said:

purplepolitician said:

inspired by everyone's general hatred of the song. while i'm not completely drool over it, i don't understand why it gets such a bad rap. i think it's because i was raised on disney movies and all those lame love/theme songs and junk. it's like those, but with prince on it. thumbs up! gotta love his (and even sheena's) vocals on it and it's damn catchy (so is syphyllis lol ). love the music and the whole breakdown at the end. not his cool est moment or creative peak, you know, but it works, it's okay. he's done worse. (my medallion, pheromone, right the wrong, etc. )quite corny, but i know someone else out there likes it (or at least doesn't mind it much lol). smile

not too many brick s please. lol
[Edited 2/15/08 1:21am]
brick lol


please may i join in?

brick brick brick brick brick brick
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Reply #9 posted 02/15/08 10:53am

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lottielooloo1968 said:

sexxydancer said:

brick lol


please may i join in?

brick brick brick brick brick brick

bringiton lol smile razz
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Reply #10 posted 02/15/08 12:15pm

optimus

As i mentioned earlier i was giving the Batman another listen and i hav to say Arms Of Orion has a nice melody...but is intsantely forgettable certainley not 1 of his classics nor much diffrent from any other 80s love cheeseyness nod electric chair and lemon crush however are very good wink
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Everybody wants salvation of the soul
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Reply #11 posted 02/15/08 12:38pm

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the melody is great and i like how they trade off each other vocally
man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81
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Reply #12 posted 02/15/08 3:04pm

Stereo

sure, nice song.
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Reply #13 posted 02/15/08 3:46pm

LadyLuvSexxy

Batman '90 has a special place in my heart. I was a shy kid of 5 when this movie came out. Back then, I didn't know much about Prince but LOVED almost all the songs on the album at the time. I still love this album. The Arms of Orion is my top favorite song because it inspired me to make my first romantic piece of art for my boyfriend. I was listening to it over and over as I drew and blended and created. When I first heard it, indeed I did play it off as one of those cliche love songs, but...it grew on me. I dunno. I began to read deeper into the lyrics by placing them in my personal life and the song had greater meaning. Sure, it's a tad cheesy, but sometimes milk does a body good, y'know? wink
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Reply #14 posted 02/15/08 4:28pm

coolcat

I like it. I think it's a lot better than Adore which I hate.
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Reply #15 posted 02/15/08 4:30pm

coolcat

L4OATheOriginal said:

the melody is great and i like how they trade off each other vocally


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Reply #16 posted 02/15/08 4:42pm

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I have to say my favorite song off the Batman soundtrack has to be ELectric Chair.....U may whip me now lol
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Reply #17 posted 02/15/08 4:50pm

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chillichocaholic said:

I have to say my favorite song off the Batman soundtrack has to be ELectric Chair.....U may whip me now lol


They can do me at the same time...cuz that's my favorite, too. shrug
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Reply #18 posted 02/15/08 6:08pm

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Genesia said:

chillichocaholic said:

I have to say my favorite song off the Batman soundtrack has to be ELectric Chair.....U may whip me now lol


They can do me at the same time...cuz that's my favorite, too. shrug

woot! well at least thats 2 of us giggle
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Reply #19 posted 02/15/08 7:45pm

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chillichocaholic said:

I have to say my favorite song off the Batman soundtrack has to be ELectric Chair.....U may whip me now lol



nothing wrong with electric chair headbang guitar


but i would love 2 whip u anyway horny
man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81
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Reply #20 posted 02/16/08 12:14am

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I think The Arms Of Orion is a great song.
Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!
woot!
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Reply #21 posted 02/16/08 12:46am

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chillichocaholic said:

Genesia said:



They can do me at the same time...cuz that's my favorite, too. shrug

woot! well at least thats 2 of us giggle

electric chair is cool nod . the only song off of batman i never really got was (dare i say it boxed) batdance. doesn't make any sense to me. neutral i wasn't feeling vicki waiting for the longest either until recently i heard a headbang live version of it, so now it's cool. smile
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Reply #22 posted 02/16/08 1:04am

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It deserved an Oscar nomination. I'd go as far as to say AoO is quite superior to the campy "Under the Sea". Bruce Wayne's ballad with Vicki Vale on this number really captured the essence of Batman's tortured existence, conveying both the turmoil of self-imposed blueballs and the sweet relief that Robin rumours weren't circulating Gotham City this time around. Beneath that sculpted kevlar armor and street-toughened exterior was a hopeless romantic, whimsically longing to live on the moon in the JLA watchtower yet knowing full well his soul belonged to the dark streets of Crime Alley. I also caught bitter envy toward Superman at parts and a cheeky suggestion that he wished Vicki was actually Wonder Woman. Bruce Wayne wrote a superb song.
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Reply #23 posted 02/16/08 1:08am

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spacedolphin said:

It deserved an Oscar nomination. I'd go as far as to say AoO is quite superior to the campy "Under the Sea". Bruce Wayne's ballad with Vicki Vale on this number really captured the essence of Batman's tortured existence, conveying both the turmoil of self-imposed blueballs and the sweet relief that Robin rumours weren't circulating Gotham City this time around. Beneath that sculpted kevlar armor and street-toughened exterior was a hopeless romantic, whimsically longing to live on the moon in the JLA watchtower yet knowing full well his soul belonged to the dark streets of Crime Alley. I also caught bitter envy toward Superman at parts and a cheeky suggestion that he wished Vicki was actually Wonder Woman. Bruce Wayne wrote a superb song.


I hear you!!!
Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!
woot!
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Reply #24 posted 02/16/08 1:17am

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spacedolphin said:

It deserved an Oscar nomination. I'd go as far as to say AoO is quite superior to the campy "Under the Sea". Bruce Wayne's ballad with Vicki Vale on this number really captured the essence of Batman's tortured existence, conveying both the turmoil of self-imposed blueballs and the sweet relief that Robin rumours weren't circulating Gotham City this time around. Beneath that sculpted kevlar armor and street-toughened exterior was a hopeless romantic, whimsically longing to live on the moon in the JLA watchtower yet knowing full well his soul belonged to the dark streets of Crime Alley. I also caught bitter envy toward Superman at parts and a cheeky suggestion that he wished Vicki was actually Wonder Woman. Bruce Wayne wrote a superb song.


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Reply #25 posted 02/16/08 3:47am

OskarKristio2

purplepolitician said:

inspired by everyone's general hatred of the song. while i'm not completely drool over it, i don't understand why it gets such a bad rap. i think it's because i was raised on disney movies and all those lame love/theme songs and junk. it's like those, but with prince on it. thumbs up! gotta love his (and even sheena's) vocals on it and it's damn catchy (so is syphyllis lol ). love the music and the whole breakdown at the end. not his cool est moment or creative peak, you know, but it works, it's okay. he's done worse. (my medallion, pheromone, right the wrong, etc. )quite corny, but i know someone else out there likes it (or at least doesn't mind it much lol). smile

not too many brick s please. lol
[Edited 2/15/08 1:21am]



I seriously couldnt care what anyon says in negativity towards this song I always dug it and Im not usually into mushy duet ballads but I dug it back in the day and I Love it still.
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Reply #26 posted 02/16/08 5:50am

JoeTyler

purplepolitician said:

spacedolphin said:

It deserved an Oscar nomination. I'd go as far as to say AoO is quite superior to the campy "Under the Sea". Bruce Wayne's ballad with Vicki Vale on this number really captured the essence of Batman's tortured existence, conveying both the turmoil of self-imposed blueballs and the sweet relief that Robin rumours weren't circulating Gotham City this time around. Beneath that sculpted kevlar armor and street-toughened exterior was a hopeless romantic, whimsically longing to live on the moon in the JLA watchtower yet knowing full well his soul belonged to the dark streets of Crime Alley. I also caught bitter envy toward Superman at parts and a cheeky suggestion that he wished Vicki was actually Wonder Woman. Bruce Wayne wrote a superb song.


falloff falloff



Funniest thing I've ever read here!! falloff
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Reply #27 posted 02/16/08 10:47am

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I love the song, and am not ashamed to say it. woot!
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Reply #28 posted 02/16/08 12:49pm

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I don't give a damn. I love it cool
Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U.
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