Decided last night to watch Prince performing at the 2009 Montreux Jazz Festival. Wow is all I can say. He had everything going on right. His band with John Blackwell on the drums, Renato Neto on keys, and Rhonda on the bass. He looked great and was in a great mood. The music was tight!

His guitar playing was awesome. He was definitely showing off his chops. The sound off the blue ray was amazing.

I just wanted to say that while watching it I was glad to be a Prince fan. It made me realize why I love his music so much. It made not care about the radio charts at all. He was in rare form. Anyone else feeling the love for this beautiful concert?

Blu-Ray? I though we had rather crappy quality DVD rips? Did these leak in HD or something?

vinaysfunk said:

The sound off the blue ray was amazing.

bluegangsta said:

Blu-Ray? I though we had rather crappy quality DVD rips? Did these leak in HD or something?

vinaysfunk said:

The sound off the blue ray was amazing.

Ok let me clarify it's probably a very good DVD. Not crappy at all. The sound is amazing and picture is very good. I apoligize if I went overboard. I was just excited at watching it last night.

they are fantastic concerts, john blackwell is my favorite drummer that prince has ever had.Not sure what the strange clear substance/ makeup is on princes face though.

Very good show. I like the stripped down, 4 peice band feel of it. Some have said it is kinda boring just watching Prince stand there with a guitar, but I like it. Show 1 does tail off into a bit of an anti climax though. Show 2 is fantastic however. Its amazing how much energy a guy can extract from a crowd by just standing there with a guitar. How awesome is All the Critics?

Now waiting for the pro shot 2013 Montreux shows to show up. Would be a great alternative to the 2009 shows - full band, lots of horns, 3rdEyeGirl, back up singers and more diverse setlists.

These are a joy to watch, in particular the 2nd show. The first one is a little too jazzy/poppy for me but the 2nd one with the guitar psych-outs, I love it. A nice tight performance.

The performance of All The Critics Love You In Montreaux is amazing.

It's a shame that Prince kept CC Dunham and Josh Dunham as his rhythm section when he had John Blackwell and Rhonda Smith by his side. I really love the jazzy arrangements and musical textures throughout the first Montreux show. Both the musicianship of those 4 musicians, with no bells and whistles is what I wish Prince would bring back to his concerts and albums. "All The Critics Love You In New York" with the references to BB King and Tavis Smiley was lighthearted and cheeky. LOVE IT!

Yeah, these concerts are phenomenal. Exciting setlist, fucktastic muscianship. Is it hyperbolic to say they might be some of the best of his career?

Also, 'Elixer' and (especially) 'All This Love' are off the hook. He spun shit into gold with these. I wish he'd have recorded them like this and stuck them on Lotusflower.