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Reply #90 posted 03/19/16 5:45am

maplenpg

I'd love this to be really good and something that I could use with the younger generation to show them why I still follow this man 30+ years on. Sadly the unconventional bit really worries me. I fear we'll have a picture book with lyrics written in scribble font to coincide with the year that the picture is from. Perhaps the odd memory. Please let me be wrong. This is one time I want the fams to be right.
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Reply #91 posted 03/19/16 5:49am

NorthC

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Its pretty simple. If the name "Mayte" appears in the book it will be a good and honest endeavour. If not, it will be a big pile of crap. I'm leaning towards the latter, lets be honest.


Not at all. Bob Dylan doesn't mention his divorce from Sara at all in his book Chronicles. Like Prince, he focuses on the creative process and what inspired him. And that makes his book so good. It's not like an autobiography needs all those personal stories. How much of his personal life Prince wants to reveal, is totally up to him and that says nothing about the quality of the book. Let's not judge it before it's out there!
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Reply #92 posted 03/19/16 5:56am

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NorthC said:

How much of his personal life Prince wants to reveal, is totally up to him and that says nothing about the quality of the book. Let's not judge it before it's out there!

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Eh?

So all of his memories will be professional ones and that will be sufficiant for a FIRST MEGA Memoir!!!!?

I do not think so.

He should at least provide us with way more banter -in written form- as he did on the piano gigs.

People there thought that Prince was 'open' to them.

So why can't he give us an honest and balanced story?

Did he even think about this issue before he accepted the deal?

Why should we believe he can do this project when he can't even allow a decent Purple Rain remaster (or any other classic) to appear on the market?

Pills and thrills and daffodils will kill... If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.
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Reply #93 posted 03/19/16 6:02am

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maplenpg said:

I'd love this to be really good and something that I could use with the younger generation to show them why I still follow this man 30+ years on. Sadly the unconventional bit really worries me. I fear we'll have a picture book with lyrics written in scribble font to coincide with the year that the picture is from. Perhaps the odd memory. Please let me be wrong. This is one time I want the fams to be right.

U mean like that Godawful waste of time, the Prince In Hawaii book???

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Reply #94 posted 03/19/16 6:21am

maplenpg

PurpleSpirit319 said:

maplenpg said:

I'd love this to be really good and something that I could use with the younger generation to show them why I still follow this man 30+ years on. Sadly the unconventional bit really worries me. I fear we'll have a picture book with lyrics written in scribble font to coincide with the year that the picture is from. Perhaps the odd memory. Please let me be wrong. This is one time I want the fams to be right.

U mean like that Godawful waste of time, the Prince In Hawaii book???

Exactly .... I guess time will tell. It wouldn't surprise me if it never comes to fruition, the man has a (kind of) tour to promote right now so I'm more than a bit cynical.

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Reply #95 posted 03/19/16 6:25am

EmmaMcG

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BartVanHemelen said:


Gotta love how these first two pages are filled with realistic expectations ("ain't gonna happen", "gonna be shite"), except for a few famz who can't stand to be confronted with factual statements.





Their entire mental fantasy is based upon the illusion that Prince can do no wrong. The thought of that illusion being shattered scares the hell out of them, because once that's gone...who are they?



There's only one person I've ever seen on the org that thinks Prince can do no wrong. I think most people on here accept that Prince is human and like all humans, makes mistakes. I certainly don't think the man is perfect, there are a lot of songs he's done that I'll gladly never listen to again, but likewise, there are songs which will stay with me forever. I'd imagine most people on here feel that way. Everyone has their own taste in music. As for Prince's personal life and business dealings, I'm not particularly interested. Sure, like everyone else here, I have my opinions on what I think Prince SHOULD do, but he's made it this far without our advice.
I'm interested in this book because I hope he'll delve into the meaning behind some of his songs. Why he wrote them, what his inspirations are etc. I have my fears that he'll let the "unconventional" part take over and we'll be left with a glorified photo album with a few little anecdotes spread throughout. And if that does prove to be the case, then so what? You don't have to buy it. I'm sure some of us would like something like that, others, myself included, wouldn't, so we simply don't buy it.
But the fact is, we don't know what form it's going to take yet so to automatically assume it's going to be shit, if it ever comes out, is just as bad as assuming it's going to be a MASTERPIECE.
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Reply #96 posted 03/19/16 6:29am

Linn4days

Don't do it!!!!!!!!

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Reply #97 posted 03/19/16 6:32am

Linn4days

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I highly doubt this book will ever be finished or see the light of day. As fans we know how spontaneous and short attention spanned prince is. To commit to a project with release over a year from now? No freakin way. He'll start work on it then no doubt lose interest and shelve it, leave it unfinished in the vault.

He probably signed the deal in NYC...It will be done...

He probably got a fat check from the publisher for signing that deal too...

Don't do it!

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Reply #98 posted 03/19/16 6:34am

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PURPLEIZED3121 said:

djThunderfunk said:

Those being "negative" might have seen/read all his interviews, official magazines, the 21 Nights Book, or anything he's said/written online ever, and might just be logically keeping their expectations low as they've learned that over hyping an anouncement like this will surely lead to disappointment. How is that negative? cool

That said, I've bought and read well over a dozen books about Prince, I'll be sure to do the same with one that he does himself, even though I expect more than a few cringeworthy moments. wink

Nonsense.. there's a hard core on here who have grown to hate virtually everything he does.....yet refuse to let go....that in itself tells it's own story.


I would agree there are those that hate on everything, that's their problem.

However, assuming every opinion that is not "positive" identifies a hater is unwise.

I think this book will be a fascinating trainwreck (based on the reasons I mention in my first paragraph) and I am no hater at all.

Thing is, not everyone here falls in the hater or famboy categories. Some of us still love Prince but temper our expectations based on our experience as longtime fans. It might be hard to tell on the org, but there are still moderate hardcore fans that will like or dislike a project based on it's merits and not automatically hate or automatically think everything is a masterpiece. So don't assume everyone that's not gushing and praising is a hater. Cool? wink

Liberty > Authority
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Reply #99 posted 03/19/16 6:40am

Linn4days

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"The Beautiful Ones?" Guess my hopes of it not being a ego trip is shot to hell. lol

"Pop Life" should be better...because it doesn't latch-on to anything from "Purple Rain" as a title....If its "TB1s" (might as well call it "Purple Rain" or "Purple Music" then)..

Still....

Don't do it!!!!

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Reply #100 posted 03/19/16 6:41am

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Enjoy your projects while you are capable, willing and able.

I don't know what tomorrow will bring or even the next

second, but I do hope I am around in 2018 to read your book.

Much heart

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Reply #101 posted 03/19/16 6:42am

Identity

So, I foresee the publisher suing him for breach of contract and the book never materializing. Disappointment is what I've come to expect when Prince teases a major new project.

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Reply #102 posted 03/19/16 6:42am

iZsaZsa

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Either I'm really drunk and this is part of a Hennessy induced hallucination or I'm sober with a really high fever and I'm having hallucinations. Either way...






I'm taking this all ends in a lawsuit with the book never seeing the light of day. razz


I thought your poison was Grey Goose. And I bet you'll buy the book and love it. Cheers. martini
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Reply #103 posted 03/19/16 6:44am

iZsaZsa

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bluegangsta said:



iZsaZsa said:


bluegangsta said:

Finally, a project that deserves to be shelved.



You don't get a simple song lyric so his book would have you all fucked up. But don't wish it away, just leave it alone.

I was making a pun.


Well alright then. 🍰
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Reply #104 posted 03/19/16 6:45am

Linn4days

I get it now...

"The Beautiful Ones" Title = His love affair and pasion for his main loves of his life = the songs.

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Reply #105 posted 03/19/16 6:45am

KingSausage

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djThunderfunk said:



PURPLEIZED3121 said:


djThunderfunk said:

Those being "negative" might have seen/read all his interviews, official magazines, the 21 Nights Book, or anything he's said/written online ever, and might just be logically keeping their expectations low as they've learned that over hyping an anouncement like this will surely lead to disappointment. How is that negative? cool

That said, I've bought and read well over a dozen books about Prince, I'll be sure to do the same with one that he does himself, even though I expect more than a few cringeworthy moments. wink



Nonsense.. there's a hard core on here who have grown to hate virtually everything he does.....yet refuse to let go....that in itself tells it's own story.


I would agree there are those that hate on everything, that's their problem.

However, assuming every opinion that is not "positive" identifies a hater is unwise.

I think this book will be a fascinating trainwreck (based on the reasons I mention in my first paragraph) and I am no hater at all.

Thing is, not everyone here falls in the hater or famboy categories. Some of us still love Prince but temper our expectations based on our experience as longtime fans. It might be hard to tell on the org, but there are still moderate hardcore fans that will like or dislike a project based on it's merits and not automatically hate or automatically think everything is a masterpiece. So don't assume everyone that's not gushing and praising is a hater. Cool? wink





"Fascinating trainwreck" nails it. Nice! I'm looking forward to it. It might never come out. Whatever. But if it does, it could be an interesting glimpse into the creative mind of a guy who's made some of my favorite music ever and has also laid some truly awful turds.

I think most people on this thread have realistic expectations. They're not holding their breath for this book, but they will gladly read it when and if it comes out.
"Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
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Reply #106 posted 03/19/16 6:55am

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friend2001 said:

Its pretty simple. If the name "Mayte" appears in the book it will be a good and honest endeavour. If not, it will be a big pile of crap. I'm leaning towards the latter, lets be honest.


That's funny. From what I've read on the Org - I think the name "Mani" is more a mystery.
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Reply #107 posted 03/19/16 7:04am

swanny

This will be just another perfume type deal. Prince gets paid a massive upfront advance , doesnt deliver on CONtractual promise and ends up in court.

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Reply #108 posted 03/19/16 7:07am

Guitarhero

Am confused for the hate for a book that has not even been published yet. Reading some of the comments, you would think they have the book in hand and read it. You all have a Crystal Ball or reading tea leaves razz

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Reply #109 posted 03/19/16 7:09am

jayspud

djThunderfunk said:



I would agree there are those that hate on everything, that's their problem.

However, assuming every opinion that is not "positive" identifies a hater is unwise.

I think this book will be a fascinating trainwreck (based on the reasons I mention in my first paragraph) and I am no hater at all.

Thing is, not everyone here falls in the hater or famboy categories. Some of us still love Prince but temper our expectations based on our experience as longtime fans. It might be hard to tell on the org, but there are still moderate hardcore fans that will like or dislike a project based on it's merits and not automatically hate or automatically think everything is a masterpiece. So don't assume everyone that's not gushing and praising is a hater. Cool? wink

I would agree if it is also agreed that liking a Project does not instantly make you a 'fam'. Whilst we all like or dislike certain projects etc there is also a slightly inbuilt bias I would assume for people generally liking Prince's work as this is essentially a site where people who like some aspect of Prince's work congregate. Truthfully, the one thing I love about Prince fans is that we agree on almost nothing, everyone is different and I genuinely adore that. It makes for interesting conversations where people present their own stories and interest in Prince's work.

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Reply #110 posted 03/19/16 7:11am

Guitarhero

Well shiver my timbers , a Prince fan site has Prince fams on it , totally shocking lol And why do i get the feeling that those calling people fams its something to be ashamed off.

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Reply #111 posted 03/19/16 7:15am

funksterr

First of all... we know it's not happening because there is too much time for Prince to get cold feet and claim he is distracted and his money is short, etc. He's already punking-out floating this 'poetry' concept, that's nothing more than another form of his 'Tweet/ Delete /I ain't said nothing' mentality. That's worst case scenario though. The book might actually be good, so I'm ready to drop some cash on a pre-order so I can start bitching about Prince taking too long to deliver and how this book better be worth all the aggravation and trouble, and so forth. biggrin

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Reply #112 posted 03/19/16 7:15am

jayspud

Guitarhero said:

Well shiver my timbers , a Prince fan site has Prince fams on it , totally shocking lol

It's outrageous! faint

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Reply #113 posted 03/19/16 7:16am

iZsaZsa

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RosesRred said:





Enjoy your projects while you are capable, willing and able.


I don't know what tomorrow will bring or even the next


second, but I do hope I am around in 2018 to read your book.




Much heart



That's awesome. lol
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Reply #114 posted 03/19/16 7:23am

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WONDERFUL

THE BEAUTIFUL ONES



Everyone does, and I'm glad he has been on this Piano tour and definately through this book

I don't think I would expect more or less than "an unconventional and poetic journey through his life and creative work – from the family that shaped him and the people, places, and ideas that fired his creative imagination, to the stories behind the music that changed the world,"

Just give me some good never before seen pictures, and I'll be happy

Sounds like it is going to be written in Beat fashion.

#BOOKSMATTER #PRINCEDOESLOOKBACK

At one point Prince asked the crowd:"You all still read books right?"

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Reply #115 posted 03/19/16 7:32am

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Pop icon Prince writing memoir 'The Beautiful Ones'

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/pop-icon-prince-writing-memoir-the-beautiful-ones/ar-BBqDz7X?ocid=spartanntp

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Reply #116 posted 03/19/16 7:37am

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KingSausage said:

Very interesting. I would be very excited to read this if it comes out. I hope that it's uniquely Prince. His voice. His interpretation of events in his life. I LOVED Dylan's Chronicles Volume 1. It wasn't a straight up autobiography or memoir, but that's what made it great. It was fundamentally Dylan. I hope Prince's book captures his unique view on things in a similar fashion.

I've never gotten around to reading the Dylan book, though it's on my bookshelf. With that one, what put me off was finding out that he'd lifted a lot of material that appeared in it from hundreds of other sources, but presented them as though they were recollections of his life. I know one response is to say, "Well, that's Dylan; that's what he does" - and, tbh, I wouldn't mind reading it now, knowing that I should take it with a grain of salt. I think I'd feel a bit miffed, though, if I'd picked it up thinking it was an autobiography, but then finding out it was, in large part, a work of fiction.

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Reply #117 posted 03/19/16 7:40am

BillieBalloon

Wow...can't wait for this because it's all by him. Whatever format it is, poems etc it will be interesting because it's autobiographical. I will definitely buy this! So glad he's doing this.
Baby, you're a star.

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Reply #118 posted 03/19/16 7:45am

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funksterr said:

First of all... we know it's not happening because there is too much time for Prince to get cold feet and claim he is distracted and his money is short, etc. He's already punking-out floating this 'poetry' concept, that's nothing more than another form of his 'Tweet/ Delete /I ain't said nothing' mentality. That's worst case scenario though. The book might actually be good, so I'm ready to drop some cash on a pre-order so I can start bitching about Prince taking too long to deliver and how this book better be worth all the aggravation and trouble, and so forth. biggrin

Sort of like a literary Crystal Ball fiasco???? lol lol lol

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Reply #119 posted 03/19/16 7:46am

BillieBalloon

Linn4days said:

I get it now...



"The Beautiful Ones" Title = His love affair and pasion for his main loves of his life = the songs.



The people and places that inspired his creative process. People who just want salicious gossip are pathetic and are not going to get that. Why would he write a book about like that, he's not going to. I can't wait for the stories behind love sexy and sott.
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