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Reply #240 posted 03/26/09 11:01am

danzakairos

I just watched last nights show on NBC.COM where was Prince going Lol? Jay had to go after him to say goodbye, that made me laugh. Thank you Prince..

Nice FREE video in HD QUALITY, Nuf said...
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Reply #241 posted 03/26/09 11:03am

shanti0608

I hope he plays Dreamer one of the nights.
cool
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Reply #242 posted 03/26/09 11:07am

thepope2the9s

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shanti0608 said:

I hope he plays Dreamer one of the nights.
cool

friday nite!!(cross your fingers)
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Reply #243 posted 03/26/09 11:10am

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I was diggin' it hard. I think Prince and his spies have read all the negative reviews that people have written and I bet he's going to step it up even more just to prove a point. This was just to warm us up. I know it's going to get hotter than Hades!
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Reply #244 posted 03/26/09 11:10am

shanti0608

thepope2the9s said:

shanti0608 said:

I hope he plays Dreamer one of the nights.
cool

friday nite!!(cross your fingers)



pray


Please, please, please!

Though I will have to stream off of the web.
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Reply #245 posted 03/26/09 11:26am

JoeKelley

Funkadelic invades Northside Minny. Great performance, Prince and the NPG!!

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Reply #246 posted 03/26/09 11:29am

bellanoche

I like the lyrics of the song. One thing that I oftern lament about today's music is that it is not politically minded. I know that at 33 I'm old by today's standards. However, I always loved artists like Frank Zappa, Parliament Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Marvin Gaye, Donnie Hathaway, and Prince who had political commentary in their music. It shows that they are aware of the world that they live in.

Today's artists seem stuck on either singing about relationships/sex, the club or bragging about what material excess they have. It is refreshing to hear someone talk about something else. I mean we've had a war that has lasted for years, killed thousands and cost billions, yet I cannot point to any major artists who've mentioned it in a song. I think it is a shame that adding political content to music is consired outdated or preachy now. sad
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Reply #247 posted 03/26/09 11:33am

Bfunkthe1

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JoeKelley said:

Funkadelic invades Northside Minny. Great performance, Prince and the NPG!!

Peace
Joe Kelley

That's what I wanted to add.
Keep in my mind, I haven't heard studio version yet.
I thought jam was cool. It started drifting into a Musicology kinda thing but then switched into a Parliament/Funkadelic thang. Then it was done. Can't wait to hear studio version. Tonight. cool
Fantasy is reality in the world today. But I'll keep hangin in there, that is the only way.
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Reply #248 posted 03/26/09 11:37am

mELdOURADOsELV
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eye m eye it now. headbangheadbangheadbang Hellz yah!!!! Funky fat catz!!! headbang headbang Itz on!!!
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Reply #249 posted 03/26/09 11:38am

Dred

bellanoche said:

I like the lyrics of the song. One thing that I oftern lament about today's music is that it is not politically minded. I know that at 33 I'm old by today's standards. However, I always loved artists like Frank Zappa, Parliament Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Marvin Gaye, Donnie Hathaway, and Prince who had political commentary in their music. It shows that they are aware of the world that they live in.

Today's artists seem stuck on either singing about relationships/sex, the club or bragging about what material excess they have. It is refreshing to hear someone talk about something else. I mean we've had a war that has lasted for years, killed thousands and cost billions, yet I cannot point to any major artists who've mentioned it in a song. I think it is a shame that adding political content to music is consired outdated or preachy now. sad


I don't know... I kind of have a problem with Prince making strong statements in his interviews about him not voting or how having a political stance is a waste of time, but then casualy sings about the same topics for publicity or attention.
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Reply #250 posted 03/26/09 12:00pm

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I think the performance was good, and he seemed into it, but the song itself was no better than any number of songs he's done since Come On that have no melody/hook.

It was good music, and I thought the band was really good. I particularly thought the backup singers were better than I've typically heard live from him.

While I don't remember the song, the title, the lyrics, the music, anything, I do remember thinking that it wasn't bad, at least. The lyrics didn't sound too cheesy or simplistic/preachy. Decent funk jam with the same melody he's been rocking for 15 years.
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Reply #251 posted 03/26/09 12:59pm

JAMIESTARR

Just another day at bitch and moan.org! Prince don't owe us shit, so If u don't like it watch Letterman
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Reply #252 posted 03/26/09 1:21pm

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Dred said:

bellanoche said:

I like the lyrics of the song. One thing that I oftern lament about today's music is that it is not politically minded. I know that at 33 I'm old by today's standards. However, I always loved artists like Frank Zappa, Parliament Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Marvin Gaye, Donnie Hathaway, and Prince who had political commentary in their music. It shows that they are aware of the world that they live in.

Today's artists seem stuck on either singing about relationships/sex, the club or bragging about what material excess they have. It is refreshing to hear someone talk about something else. I mean we've had a war that has lasted for years, killed thousands and cost billions, yet I cannot point to any major artists who've mentioned it in a song. I think it is a shame that adding political content to music is consired outdated or preachy now. sad


I don't know... I kind of have a problem with Prince making strong statements in his interviews about him not voting or how having a political stance is a waste of time, but then casualy sings about the same topics for publicity or attention.



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Reply #253 posted 03/26/09 1:21pm

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I liked the performance for what it was. Could have done without the harmonica player.

Loved the "ya'll can kiss my ass, my feet hurt" flip-flops. lol

falloff At all the people who people who are surprised that Elisa is not still a slim size 6. hah!
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Reply #254 posted 03/26/09 1:25pm

BanishedBrian

NDRU said:

I think the performance was good, and he seemed into it, but the song itself was no better than any number of songs he's done since Come On that have no melody/hook.

In other words, instead of naming this one Old School Company, perhaps he should have just called in The Work Part VIII because that's about how many times we've heard the same basic formula now.
No Candy 4 Me
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Reply #255 posted 03/26/09 1:26pm

emesem

BanishedBrian said:

NDRU said:

I think the performance was good, and he seemed into it, but the song itself was no better than any number of songs he's done since Come On that have no melody/hook.

In other words, instead of naming this one Old School Company, perhaps he should have just called in The Work Part VIII because that's about how many times we've heard the same basic formula now.


amen brother. tragic
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Reply #256 posted 03/26/09 1:41pm

tricky2

emesem said:

BanishedBrian said:


In other words, instead of naming this one Old School Company, perhaps he should have just called in The Work Part VIII because that's about how many times we've heard the same basic formula now.


amen brother. tragic


thumbs up! bored2 yeahthat
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Reply #257 posted 03/26/09 1:59pm

jaimestarr79

Was this supposed to be one of the better tracks from the 2 cd's?

I thought it kind of bland for him.

Still a fan though.
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Reply #258 posted 03/26/09 2:00pm

IstenSzek

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emesem said:

BanishedBrian said:


In other words, instead of naming this one Old School Company, perhaps he should have just called in The Work Part VIII because that's about how many times we've heard the same basic formula now.


amen brother. tragic



have you guys heard the studio version? because that's an 8 minute
song that sounds completely different. camille-type vocals, heavy
on the linn drum, synth sounds and no "the work" arrangements in
sight anywhere.

i can understand that it's more easy to do it live the way he did
it yesterday but he really should do it the way it's on the album
because it really hits you HARD on there.

the leno version is fun but it's nowhere near what's on the album.
and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
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Reply #259 posted 03/26/09 2:02pm

BanishedBrian

IstenSzek said:

emesem said:



amen brother. tragic



have you guys heard the studio version? because that's an 8 minute
song that sounds completely different. camille-type vocals, heavy
on the linn drum, synth sounds and no "the work" arrangements in
sight anywhere.

i can understand that it's more easy to do it live the way he did
it yesterday but he really should do it the way it's on the album
because it really hits you HARD on there.

the leno version is fun but it's nowhere near what's on the album.

In my case, no. I'm waiting for the Target release and haven't checked out any previews.

I'm just judging the performance version - I hope the album version is more sonically exciting/interesting.
No Candy 4 Me
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Reply #260 posted 03/26/09 2:08pm

IstenSzek

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BanishedBrian said:

IstenSzek said:




have you guys heard the studio version? because that's an 8 minute
song that sounds completely different. camille-type vocals, heavy
on the linn drum, synth sounds and no "the work" arrangements in
sight anywhere.

i can understand that it's more easy to do it live the way he did
it yesterday but he really should do it the way it's on the album
because it really hits you HARD on there.

the leno version is fun but it's nowhere near what's on the album.

In my case, no. I'm waiting for the Target release and haven't checked out any previews.

I'm just judging the performance version - I hope the album version is more sonically exciting/interesting.


well if i had to compare it to other songs i would have to say it is like
a cross between 3121 and FUNK with a healthy dose of IT sonically.

it's got a dragging beat driven by immensely heavy and dark synth stabs
the vocals are delivered in a camille sort of way, although less "silly"
than the real camille vocal.

plus it's finally a return to prince stretching out and giving a song
the room to breathe. there's crazy guitar stomped out on top of that
beat which stays the same all through the song but *seems* to become
more sinister and menacing as the song creeps on.

all the while prince throws in mad add libs and silly comments and in
the BG old skool chicken scratching galore.

I LOOOOVE THIS SONG and i'm not just easily impressed or someone who
like all things he does or exagerates for the heck of it. i'm telling
you, you'll like it

biggrin
and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
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Reply #261 posted 03/26/09 2:10pm

IstenSzek

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now i know what i wanted to say: deep purple concord jam.

if he wrote any since lovesexy, this one is it.
and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
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Reply #262 posted 03/26/09 2:11pm

BanishedBrian

IstenSzek said:

BanishedBrian said:


In my case, no. I'm waiting for the Target release and haven't checked out any previews.

I'm just judging the performance version - I hope the album version is more sonically exciting/interesting.


well if i had to compare it to other songs i would have to say it is like
a cross between 3121 and FUNK with a healthy dose of IT sonically.

it's got a dragging beat driven by immensely heavy and dark synth stabs
the vocals are delivered in a camille sort of way, although less "silly"
than the real camille vocal.

plus it's finally a return to prince stretching out and giving a song
the room to breathe. there's crazy guitar stomped out on top of that
beat which stays the same all through the song but *seems* to become
more sinister and menacing as the song creeps on.

all the while prince throws in mad add libs and silly comments and in
the BG old skool chicken scratching galore.

I LOOOOVE THIS SONG and i'm not just easily impressed or someone who
like all things he does or exagerates for the heck of it. i'm telling
you, you'll like it

biggrin

I hope so... given the reviews, I have a feeling I'll like these two new albums more than anything else this decade aside from TRC and the ONA Live albums. The performance was OK for me, but kind of redundant with a lot of similar Leno performances over the last few years - hence, my Work Pt VIII comment. cool
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Reply #263 posted 03/26/09 2:29pm

DevotedPuppy

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Ifsixwuz9 said:


falloff At all the people who people who are surprised that Elisa is not still a slim size 6. hah!


I heard she had a baby last year...
"Your presence and dry wit are appealing in a mysterious way."
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Reply #264 posted 03/26/09 2:31pm

Bfunkthe1

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IstenSzek said:

BanishedBrian said:


In my case, no. I'm waiting for the Target release and haven't checked out any previews.

I'm just judging the performance version - I hope the album version is more sonically exciting/interesting.


well if i had to compare it to other songs i would have to say it is like
a cross between 3121 and FUNK with a healthy dose of IT sonically.

it's got a dragging beat driven by immensely heavy and dark synth stabs
the vocals are delivered in a camille sort of way, although less "silly"
than the real camille vocal.

plus it's finally a return to prince stretching out and giving a song
the room to breathe. there's crazy guitar stomped out on top of that
beat which stays the same all through the song but *seems* to become
more sinister and menacing as the song creeps on.

all the while prince throws in mad add libs and silly comments and in
the BG old skool chicken scratching galore.

I LOOOOVE THIS SONG and i'm not just easily impressed or someone who
like all things he does or exagerates for the heck of it. i'm telling
you, you'll like it

biggrin

Very very descriptive. I like what you are saying.
So the Leno live version is obviously not a fair rendering of the song.
He played it safe and did a The Work Pt??? version.
He prolly didn't have the time to invest in a proper rendition. Imo.
Now I'm really looking forward to hearing this.
Fantasy is reality in the world today. But I'll keep hangin in there, that is the only way.
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Reply #265 posted 03/26/09 2:39pm

IstenSzek

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Bfunkthe1 said:

IstenSzek said:



well if i had to compare it to other songs i would have to say it is like
a cross between 3121 and FUNK with a healthy dose of IT sonically.

it's got a dragging beat driven by immensely heavy and dark synth stabs
the vocals are delivered in a camille sort of way, although less "silly"
than the real camille vocal.

plus it's finally a return to prince stretching out and giving a song
the room to breathe. there's crazy guitar stomped out on top of that
beat which stays the same all through the song but *seems* to become
more sinister and menacing as the song creeps on.

all the while prince throws in mad add libs and silly comments and in
the BG old skool chicken scratching galore.

I LOOOOVE THIS SONG and i'm not just easily impressed or someone who
like all things he does or exagerates for the heck of it. i'm telling
you, you'll like it

biggrin

Very very descriptive. I like what you are saying.
So the Leno live version is obviously not a fair rendering of the song.
He played it safe and did a The Work Pt??? version.
He prolly didn't have the time to invest in a proper rendition. Imo.
Now I'm really looking forward to hearing this.



exactly. it wasn't horrible but it sounded like every other time
he played on leno the past few years. always the same vibe that
sounds, indeed, like the work part so and so many.
and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
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Reply #266 posted 03/26/09 2:41pm

Ilove

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

The thread I posted this on was locked so let me reiterate...
If he never, ever listens to another motherfucking thing I say! "Dance 4 Me" better be on the set list! He's got 3 damn nights this week and I swear on everything that I hold dear, if he does not do "Dance 4 Me", like I know he can do it! I'm walking away, not looking back and everything I own that remotely pertains to him WILL be on Ebay, waiting for the highest bidder! Prince will be dead to me and I am serious as motherfucking heart attack on that shit!

Bring it, motherfucker! BRING IT! My credit card is right here and I KNOW your shit ain't secure! Make ME risk it and I will shut the fuck up!

You STILL got it? Then shut ME the fuck up!


Ya, heard?

What Have you Got to Sell
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Reply #267 posted 03/26/09 2:41pm

Anxiety

IstenSzek said:

Bfunkthe1 said:


Very very descriptive. I like what you are saying.
So the Leno live version is obviously not a fair rendering of the song.
He played it safe and did a The Work Pt??? version.
He prolly didn't have the time to invest in a proper rendition. Imo.
Now I'm really looking forward to hearing this.



exactly. it wasn't horrible but it sounded like every other time
he played on leno the past few years. always the same vibe that
sounds, indeed, like the work part so and so many.



i'm gonna start referring to songs like this and 'the work' and 'set me loose' as LenoFunk.
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Reply #268 posted 03/26/09 2:45pm

Bfunkthe1

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Anxiety said:

IstenSzek said:




exactly. it wasn't horrible but it sounded like every other time
he played on leno the past few years. always the same vibe that
sounds, indeed, like the work part so and so many.



i'm gonna start referring to songs like this and 'the work' and 'set me loose' as LenoFunk.

Turn Me loose? lol
LenoFunk. That's funny!
Fantasy is reality in the world today. But I'll keep hangin in there, that is the only way.
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Reply #269 posted 03/26/09 2:47pm

NDRU

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Anxiety said:

IstenSzek said:




exactly. it wasn't horrible but it sounded like every other time
he played on leno the past few years. always the same vibe that
sounds, indeed, like the work part so and so many.



i'm gonna start referring to songs like this and 'the work' and 'set me loose' as LenoFunk.


Does that make Renato his "Kev?"
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