Prince must have the best timing of anyone in this world....

I just watched this video and there were at least three instances where he stepped with Levy and Miko while his back was turned to them. He just jumped in blind.

I want to see the atdance just one more time, but then I want to win the Mich $4,000/wk payout.

From the music videos and SNL perfomance I've seen the music and flow of the band seems a bit eclectic.

I always LOVED this performance..His screams are on point and he really manages to pull his act!

It's very DARK and 'Spooky'

WEIRD..considering LOVESEXY was to be a 'Rebirth'...But I guess back in 89' he had to go back to the darkness! HE surely did dance with the devil in the pale Moonlight! Haha

His dark stuff is GOOD! Haha

Gohi said:

My opinion: it's just you. That's one of my all-time favorite TV performances of his. While the studio song sounds great, the live version has an incredible vibe to it and his guitar sound is phenomenal.

It was a masterpiece per4mance & one of if not his best live with the look & sound....

1. I remember where I was when this came on. I was on my way out to go clubbin with a freind but waited for the performance to end. I met up with him and told him about it like it was news event (Prince, SNLK being 15 yrs old etc)lol.

2. I again realized the ridiculousness of the Prince enforced video ban. We are looking at stills of the performance and discussing a video whre we cant post it or there will be trouble from Prince's camp. And we go on about it like it's every day normalcy.....this is outrageous lol.

3. [edit]:Now I do kind of see where he doesnt like his stuff to be shown because his performances are heavily scrutinized..look at what the op is saying about the performance. That the band etc is stiff, bland etc...so I can imagine Princes OCD self is just as criticial and doesnt want what he put out to be anything but perfect?

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djThunderfunk said:

Elle85n09 said:

In my dreams I wish NBC would release this special on DVD. Prince rocking this performance in High Def with the bass blasting would be divine.

They did release the special on VHS... WITHOUT Prince's performance!?!

I was pissed when I bought it.

I've also been collecting their DVD season sets, bought seasons 1-5, was eager for season 6 (featuring Prince for 1 song), but, they've announced... no more season sets due to the expense of the music licensing.

Dammit!

This is Prince's fault isn't it?

Double Dammit!

If the entire special was on that VHS except Prince's perf., it stands to reason he must've had some sort of objection to including it, dj. I've also been waiting for SNL to release season 6 with Prince's performance of "Partyup", but was unaware of the announcement re:musical licensing expense. I thought that, at least back then, the artists and record companies were getting free promotional publicity by performing on shows like SNL. What about the Grammy and AMA performances? IF the powers that be decided to release remastered hi-def versions of complete award shows, would they have the same licensing issues? Someone please explain the complications, if any, in laymen's terms for those of us who want to know when you have time.

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one interested in these shows dj.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Like some have said, this is one of my favorite live performances. "Electric Chair" is one of my favorite songs. The first time I heard it, my reaction was "I can't wait to hear this song live!" The SNL performance didn't disappoint.

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And yes, this was a transition period, yet the band is still so tight. I know we all have our own favorite band members, but I can't believe that someone said that Michael B. didn't do it for them. He was like "thunder" on the drums! And for the record, even though I've been a fan since 1980, John Blackwell is my favorite drummer with Shelia E and Bland tying for second, Bobby Z third, and Kirky J fourth.

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What I like most about this performance is that it is a seamless blend of everything that I like: fiery rock with a funk sensibility and R&B coordination. I wonder how much of the R&B coordination causes the rock fans not to like this performance.

Elle85n09 said:

djThunderfunk said:

They did release the special on VHS... WITHOUT Prince's performance!?!

I was pissed when I bought it.

I've also been collecting their DVD season sets, bought seasons 1-5, was eager for season 6 (featuring Prince for 1 song), but, they've announced... no more season sets due to the expense of the music licensing.

Dammit!

This is Prince's fault isn't it?

Double Dammit!

If the entire special was on that VHS except Prince's perf., it stands to reason he must've had some sort of objection to including it, dj. I've also been waiting for SNL to release season 6 with Prince's performance of "Partyup", but was unaware of the announcement re:musical licensing expense. I thought that, at least back then, the artists and record companies were getting free promotional publicity by performing on shows like SNL. What about the Grammy and AMA performances? IF the powers that be decided to release remastered hi-def versions of complete award shows, would they have the same licensing issues? Someone please explain the complications, if any, in laymen's terms for those of us who want to know when you have time.

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one interested in these shows dj.

I think that licensing for broadcast does not include license for home video release. It's the reason that many DVD releases of TV seasons have different music than what was heard on broadcast.

I'd love to buy a DVD that had Partyup, Electric Chair and Fury all on 1 disc! Would be sweet!!

This is one of my all time favorite live tv show performances from Prince! The fan blowing his hair...ahh so sexy.

Revolution said:

Prince must have the best timing of anyone in this world....

I just watched this video and there were at least three instances where he stepped with Levy and Miko while his back was turned to them. He just jumped in blind.

I always thought his timing was a result of perfecting it through the rehearsals...but to appear as if he's jumping in blind is quite exciting.

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OldFriends4Sale said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Wow he had some great hair (with a beautiful face 2 match!). I liked this performance. I do recall him mixing up some of the words though...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Gohi said:

My opinion: it's just you. That's one of my all-time favorite TV performances of his. While the studio song sounds great, the live version has an incredible vibe to it and his guitar sound is phenomenal.

It was a masterpiece per4mance & one of if not his best live with the look & sound....

ariomuse said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Wow he had some great hair (with a beautiful face 2 match!). I liked this performance. I do recall him mixing up some of the words though...

Im tellim you love this pic really connect to his graceful gorgeous flair style,, can there be a more perfect man on the Planet ever in America?!

how does he do that, hes the man of all my drems forever,

Gohi said:

missfee said:

Revolution said:

Prince must have the best timing of anyone in this world....

I just watched this video and there were at least three instances where he stepped with Levy and Miko while his back was turned to them. He just jumped in blind.

I always thought his timing was a result of perfecting it through the rehearsals...but to appear as if he's jumping in blind is quite exciting.

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How blind(folded) he was during the Glam Slam video dancing with Cat, I don't know, but if his vision was handicapped, that was really good

I'm obviously swimming against the tide, here... but I still watch this and feel it an opportunity missed. Either that or a throwaway performance given as a favour to a long running and successful show. Either way it doesn't feel right.

And, further to the choreography aspect: we all now know that this style of dance was going to become routine in Prince's band through to the Act II tour in 1992/3-ish. Clunky and stiff... with the addition of the 'Game Boyz' (my soul gently weeps).

Still not convinced. I'll watch it again.

The things I loved about this performance were his hair the outfit and his dance moves. It was and still is bad ass to this day! I can remember watching it live as a youngster and thinking to myself, "No wonder I love this guy, he did it again"

Revolution said:

Prince must have the best timing of anyone in this world....

I just watched this video and there were at least three instances where he stepped with Levy and Miko while his back was turned to them. He just jumped in blind.

The huge TV Monitors right in front of him might have been a bit of a help with that blindness.

I disagree. IMO it's one of the most visually and audially stunning performances he's ever done. The live version is waaaay better than the album version.

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Gohi said:

My opinion: it's just you. That's one of my all-time favorite TV performances of his. While the studio song sounds great, the live version has an incredible vibe to it and his guitar sound is phenomenal.

rdhull said:

1. I remember where I was when this came on. I was on my way out to go clubbin with a freind but waited for the performance to end. I met up with him and told him about it like it was news event (Prince, SNLK being 15 yrs old etc)lol.

2. I again realized the ridiculousness of the Prince enforced video ban. We are looking at stills of the performance and discussing a video whre we cant post it or there will be trouble from Prince's camp. And we go on about it like it's every day normalcy.....this is outrageous lol.

3. [edit]:Now I do kind of see where he doesnt like his stuff to be shown because his performances are heavily scrutinized..look at what the op is saying about the performance. That the band etc is stiff, bland etc...so I can imagine Princes OCD self is just as criticial and doesnt want what he put out to be anything but perfect?

[Edited 3/24/12 11:54am]

It's my favorite performance,but I do understand what ur saying on 3.

Gav said:

Revolution said:

Prince must have the best timing of anyone in this world....

I just watched this video and there were at least three instances where he stepped with Levy and Miko while his back was turned to them. He just jumped in blind.

The huge TV Monitors right in front of him might have been a bit of a help with that blindness.

Except that what he saw in the monitors would have been the reverse of what was happening on the stage.

Sexymf77 said:

rdhull said:

1. I remember where I was when this came on. I was on my way out to go clubbin with a freind but waited for the performance to end. I met up with him and told him about it like it was news event (Prince, SNLK being 15 yrs old etc)lol.

2. I again realized the ridiculousness of the Prince enforced video ban. We are looking at stills of the performance and discussing a video whre we cant post it or there will be trouble from Prince's camp. And we go on about it like it's every day normalcy.....this is outrageous lol.

3. [edit]:Now I do kind of see where he doesnt like his stuff to be shown because his performances are heavily scrutinized..look at what the op is saying about the performance. That the band etc is stiff, bland etc...so I can imagine Princes OCD self is just as criticial and doesnt want what he put out to be anything but perfect?

[Edited 3/24/12 11:54am]

It's my favorite performance,but I do understand what ur saying on 3.

Im saying it is ridiculous for Prince to forbid youtube vids of his performances ...but because he is a perfectionist I can see wh he does..cause look how yall are scrutinizing each hair on his ballsack in retrospect.

God I love this performance. Have got it saved on my ps3 and play it nearly everytime i switch it on.....absolutely awesome performace

I'm watching it now...

...after SOTT and Lovesexy the choreograohy is laboured and... well... choreographed... I would expect Miko and Levi to make those moves look more spontaneous... they'd managed it before

The music sounds lovely... It actually makes the released version sound very tame... but that does not mk up for the stilted visuals.

Sorry.

BUT, hey... I'm about to start a love in for Temptation, from ATWIAD... so, perhaps, join me on another thread?