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Printable but it's not about being multiplatinum for Prince, rather multiplatform.
"When I'm taking all the proceeds, I don't worry about how well it does on the charts and I don't need a No. 1 this pretty much sums up why his output has changed so dramatically in sound for both good and bad | |
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Just got a comment or 2 and a question.
Obviously, it is up to us what we buy and don't buy. Also, if U don't like this 1st venture of the LotusFlow3r project then jump ship and find another pad to lay on. To be honest, how many here do like anything from these latest releases ? Actually I love that fact that he keeps The Lion's Share, it is the way I know personally I would love to do things myself. Whenever I view that American Bandstand performance from back in '79' with Dick Clark, I look into Prince's eyes and I see a very young man with a Mission in his eyes. All I have to say his longevity continues since then and will continue to go on I believe as long as he is alive and gone thereafter (if that ever happens). This is what I call Legacy. In-Joy the Ride because ... It Ain't Over !!! Audios of current articles --- www.jw.org | |
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he struggles to sell one million copies of an album release, which on average costs well under $20.
the website costs $77. it's time for a new direction / it's time for jazz to die | |
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PLEASE LET IT COME 2 FRUITION.  
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chookalana said: WetDream said: if he works with Microsoft over the far superior and more innovative Playstation 3, i will be very mad
 Ditto In what way is the PS3 'far' superior, or more innovative? Blu-ray player aside, it's really not. I have both, so don't really care which, if any, he might chose to partner with. But if it's anything to do with online stuff, then MS are light years ahead of Sony in that respect, and so 360 would be an obvious choice. RIP  | |
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jimmyrogertodd said: He has stayed ahead of the game in most cases. I think the Target pricing was in genius move on his part cause it made his price affordable for everyone and meant that it made a great gift for you to share with others like I did with 3 of my brothers.There is simply something on the discs for everyone. He didn't have to do the one off deals that he has been doing for the last few years.
The question is will he go back to the big labels once he's done with this project. 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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stanleylieber said: he struggles to sell one million copies of an album release, which on average costs well under $20.
the website costs $77. ----- Everyone is struggling to sell cds. I sometimes wonder if you guys are living on planet earth. | |
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BartVanHemelen said: laurarichardson said: Do not know if he gets a million people to sign up this go around but he might if he tours.
Evidence? Evidence? laurarichardson said: He knows how to play this game
Oh, so he was okay with it when one company he worked with put some extra tracks on a CD single? If he "knows how to play this game", how come he has to come up with lame stunts each time, instead of letting the music speak for itself? ----- BartVanHemelen said: laurarichardson said: Do not know if he gets a million people to sign up this go around but he might if he tours.
Evidence? What is it like to be mentally challenged? I said I do not know if he will get a million this time around but he sure has sold more than a million concert tickets so he has got a chance. Back in 2000 no one believed he will sell out large arenas but he has managed to do it. In fact I remember you were one of the naysayers. Evidence? laurarichardson said: He knows how to play this game
Oh, so he was okay with it when one company he worked with put some extra tracks on a CD single? If he "knows how to play this game", how come he has to come up with lame stunts each time, instead of letting the music speak for itself? The stunts are called PR and marketing and considering how Prince does the bear minimum I do not get your point. Prince started out opening for Rick James, Zapp, Gap Band and a whole other host of people who not recording music much less touring. 30 years this guy has kept it rolling. Now perhaps you do not like the music fine but, someone does and as long as he can make a profit and continue in business I think you are going to see music from this guy. In my mind he understands the game. | |
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Right now I'm very disappointed that I spent $77 on that site. It hasn't changed hardly at all! How about something new every once in awhile? Nothing new means that after that initial weekend, nobody will join this site. Why should they? I'm telling you now, if you were thinking about joining, DON'T! They need to keep adding to the site. If they start adding, then join. Just my opinion. | |
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And anothere thing. What he said is exactly why his music doesn't have to be "good." Multi-platform means he'll get his money no matter what. His fan base is so large, because of when his music sold on "ONE" platform, that he can bank on that every time. He could release one song on his site for .99 and make more money than we do in a year, easily. This is all based on the records he sold in the old system, based on his huge fan base. He isn't hungry, nothing pushing him at all. His art is suffering because he isn't anymore! | |
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The Elephant in the room....
"Prince's revamped Web domain, appropriately Lotusflow3r.com, gives his loyal followers exclusive access to an array of film footage and music from the Purple One's "Vault" -- a library that contains an immense amount of unreleased material. At a lofty annual subscription price of $77, fans also will be treated to such perks as live-cam concerts from the mansion and first dibs at tickets for last-minute, unannounced gigs, which have become a Prince trademark. "  Um Yeah. Right.Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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superspaceboy said: The Elephant in the room....
"Prince's revamped Web domain, appropriately Lotusflow3r.com, gives his loyal followers exclusive access to an array of film footage and music from the Purple One's "Vault" -- a library that contains an immense amount of unreleased material. At a lofty annual subscription price of $77, fans also will be treated to such perks as live-cam concerts from the mansion and first dibs at tickets for last-minute, unannounced gigs, which have become a Prince trademark. " Um Yeah. Right.the least they could have done is put a qualifier in there  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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"says Prince "felt his earlier fan site turned into MySpace. There were forums where fans could talk and see each other on the Internet." "
Again Prince seems very out of touch. Myspace? Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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superspaceboy said: "says Prince "felt his earlier fan site turned into MySpace. There were forums where fans could talk and see each other on the Internet." "
Again Prince seems very out of touch. Myspace? 
It was too much like the org 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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chookalana said: LondonStyle said: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002627.html?categoryid=16&cs=1
Posted: Mon., Apr. 20, 2009, 4:07pm PT Prince works outside record labels 
The Purple One eliminates the middleman - By ANTHONY D'ALESSANDRO Lotusflow3r.com touts the highest-quality MP3s around at 320 kilobytes per second -- iTunes' typical average kbps is 192. There's also talk of a potential hookup with Microsoft's Xbox.
" Wrong. iTunes is 256 kbps AAC. NOT MP3. AAC is far superior. Which is besides the point. He should do what Wendy and Lisa do and sell his music track by track at .99. They have it figured out. My signed Winter Flags of Chimneys is the best piece of memorabilia I have ever owned. Not to mention the LP which looks friggin' great! PREACH! I feel exactly the same way. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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BartVanHemelen said: laurarichardson said: Do not know if he gets a million people to sign up this go around but he might if he tours.
Evidence? Evidence? laurarichardson said: He knows how to play this game
Oh, so he was okay with it when one company he worked with put some extra tracks on a CD single? If he "knows how to play this game", how come he has to come up with lame stunts each time, instead of letting the music speak for itself? The game he plays is the $$$ game. He plays it well. And he plays it by his rules not by how others are doing it and damn the fans. The "lame stunts" worked. And yes, I think since Musicology...more so since 3121, his stunts have been very lame. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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Lotusflow3r.com is an inferior eyesore and a sham. Fans expecting to be bowled over with exclusive content will soon find that Prince is executing a flawless slight of hand. Buy the physical CD, catch a gig but avoid the rip-off website. [Edited 4/21/09 10:34am] | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: superspaceboy said: The Elephant in the room....
"Prince's revamped Web domain, appropriately Lotusflow3r.com, gives his loyal followers exclusive access to an array of film footage and music from the Purple One's "Vault" -- a library that contains an immense amount of unreleased material. At a lofty annual subscription price of $77, fans also will be treated to such perks as live-cam concerts from the mansion and first dibs at tickets for last-minute, unannounced gigs, which have become a Prince trademark. " Um Yeah. Right.the least they could have done is put a qualifier in there Or at least check out the site to see if any of it were true. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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superspaceboy said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: the least they could have done is put a qualifier in there Or at least check out the site to see if any of it were true. ----- fans also will be treated to such perks as live-cam concerts from the mansion and first dibs at tickets for last-minute, unannounced gigs, which have become a Prince trademark. " Can you not read it states will be? Damm | |
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Empty promises. Prince seldom delivers the goods. A year from now, I doubt the website will be in existence.  [Edited 4/21/09 10:46am] | |
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laurarichardson said: superspaceboy said: Or at least check out the site to see if any of it were true. ----- fans also will be treated to such perks as live-cam concerts from the mansion and first dibs at tickets for last-minute, unannounced gigs, which have become a Prince trademark. " Can you not read it states will be? Damm Prince's revamped Web domain, appropriately Lotusflow3r.com, gives his loyal followers exclusive access to an array of film footage and music from the Purple One's "Vault" Not "will give" but "gives". It totally sounds like you get that as soon as you sign up. 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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laurarichardson said: BartVanHemelen said: Oh, so he was okay with it when one company he worked with put some extra tracks on a CD single? If he "knows how to play this game", how come he has to come up with lame stunts each time, instead of letting the music speak for itself? The stunts are called PR and marketing and considering how Prince does the bear minimum I do not get your point. Prince started out opening for Rick James, Zapp, Gap Band and a whole other host of people who not recording music much less touring. 30 years this guy has kept it rolling. Now perhaps you do not like the music fine but, someone does and as long as he can make a profit and continue in business I think you are going to see music from this guy. In my mind he understands the game. in all fairness rick james has passed on. and roger troutman was killed by his brother the other founding member of zapp. so how could they continue 2 record and tour? 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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Prince's symbol should be "$" | |
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annastesia1 said: Prince's symbol should be "$"
Been spelling Lotusflow$r with a $ for a while, but yeah I agree! "My God it's full of Stars"
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L4OATheOriginal said: laurarichardson said: The stunts are called PR and marketing and considering how Prince does the bear minimum I do not get your point. Prince started out opening for Rick James, Zapp, Gap Band and a whole other host of people who not recording music much less touring. 30 years this guy has kept it rolling. Now perhaps you do not like the music fine but, someone does and as long as he can make a profit and continue in business I think you are going to see music from this guy. In my mind he understands the game. in all fairness rick james has passed on. and roger troutman was killed by his brother the other founding member of zapp. so how could they continue 2 record and tour? AND for the record, Charlie (last name) Wilson of the Gap Band does still record and tour! I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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HatrinaHaterwitz said: L4OATheOriginal said: in all fairness rick james has passed on. and roger troutman was killed by his brother the other founding member of zapp. so how could they continue 2 record and tour? AND for the record, Charlie (last name) Wilson of the Gap Band does still record and tour! the force md's still do as well 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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TheEnglishGent said: chookalana said: WetDream said: if he works with Microsoft over the far superior and more innovative Playstation 3, i will be very mad Ditto In what way is the PS3 'far' superior, or more innovative? Blu-ray player aside, it's really not. I have both, so don't really care which, if any, he might chose to partner with. But if it's anything to do with online stuff, then MS are light years ahead of Sony in that respect, and so 360 would be an obvious choice. ... Wet.... Please dont B a "fanboy".
Look... I was a Sony guy... PS2 Nd NO XBOX... BUT Xbox360 Nd Live R Gr8
While the Architecture of the PS3 processor is very innovative... It has proven 2 B very difficult 4 developers 2 work with. Here R a few Xamples (although there R plenty others if U look). Eg One. In Street Fighter IV, Anti-Aliasing is missing (so Ull C jaggies on the graphix edges) Eg2. In the previous version of Madden they were only able 2 get the PS3 version 2 run @ 30 FPS(Frames Per 2nd), while the Xbox 360 had 60 FPS (no problem)... It took them a whole year 2 get it up 2 par on the PS3. Although, Playstation's "Home" does look very intriguing Nd it would B a "Good Look" for LotusFlow3r 2 have N environment (I say this even tho I dont have a PS3)... Xbox's Live takes the cake with its service Nd has N install base that is much larger in the US alone (PS3s install base takes the cake in Japan)... I am just happy 2 hear that it is a possibility Nd is Bing considered... However... It would B nice if they do both.
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L4OATheOriginal said: laurarichardson said: The stunts are called PR and marketing and considering how Prince does the bear minimum I do not get your point. Prince started out opening for Rick James, Zapp, Gap Band and a whole other host of people who not recording music much less touring. 30 years this guy has kept it rolling. Now perhaps you do not like the music fine but, someone does and as long as he can make a profit and continue in business I think you are going to see music from this guy. In my mind he understands the game. in all fairness rick james has passed on. and roger troutman was killed by his brother the other founding member of zapp. so how could they continue 2 record and tour? ----- None of these people were doing much when they were alive after their heyday and they certainly were not doing anything live or recording wise at P's level. | |
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L4OATheOriginal said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: AND for the record, Charlie (last name) Wilson of the Gap Band does still record and tour! the force md's still do as well ----- Well go see them and enjoy yourself | |
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WetDream said: if he works with Microsoft over the far superior and more innovative Playstation 3, i will be very mad
xboxlive rules..... | |
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