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His vocal range; or lyrically speaking... which are your faves? Besides his massive talent with numerous musical instruments, one of the things that's most recognizable is his voice. Though someone commented on a video saying he didn't have any range, insinuating that he's mostly falsetto. Of course this is absolute GARBAGE, and I directed them to a few songs to listen to in order to prove them otherwise.
I LOVE HIS FALSETTO (Damn U comes to mind ) AND I LOVE his lowest registers just as much (like AnnaStesia, or the speaking section at the end of Thieves in the Temple extended version or PEACH - just off the top of my head) AND of course I love everything in between.
I wanted to hear your favourite examples of both his falsetto, and his baritones and everything in between. I can be the first to admit there are a lot of Prince songs I have yet to discover (which these days makes me sooo relieved). I am aquiring all the albums (for the THIRD TIME! Robbed twice But I didn't have his online release and was wondering what songs out there I may not yet have heard that are your recommendations with these vocal examples in mind.
Also any songs that stand out to you lyrically. Thanks in advance for your input [Edited 7/17/16 19:44pm] [Edited 7/17/16 19:45pm] Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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low range - Future Soul Song range & lyrics - Love 2 the 9s | |
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A couple songs that highlight P's vocal range to me are Solo off the Come album and Hardrocklover off HnR1. Solo, he obviously received some operatic vocal lessons for that number. Hardrocklover, I think that's the highest I've heard him sing. In addition, I noticed just recently that the reason why P's voice is so awesome is to me...his voice mimics a guitar. His voice can be smooth, then go scratchy, high then low, and moves between notes like fingers on a guitar. It's amazing. The only other person(s) I can even think can come close is Rance Allen and Phillip Bailey. Bilal is OK, but he does not have the diversity in vocalization as Prince. [Edited 7/17/16 19:44pm] Welcome home class. We've come a long way. - RIP Prince | |
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Solo and For You for me. Because good god man those are some pretty pieces, vocally.
Also, Daddy Pop works for the interesting switches in high/low.
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I love the way he switches ranges in Most beautiful Girl in the World. Read It Again...This Time, Say It Louder...Wrecka Stow!... | |
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Beautiful vocal ranges on, "God" and the "Cross". | |
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So, ForeverPaisley, you are in a unique position. So sometime early 2000s Prince unfortunately lost some of his range. His falsetto was affected. Since you know the main releases, you are familiar with The Dance from 3121, tell me now then how you feel about the vocally superior version from the internet release The Chocolate Invasion? Personally I kinda wish they could paste the Chocolate vocals over the 3121 track lol . <3 Prince <3
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His ranges are really diverse in "Here" also. Great falsetto, great baritone towards the end. [Edited 7/17/16 20:50pm] | |
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There are so many. "Space" | |
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Sounds like The Chocolate Invasion next on my hit list? I will have to compare. Some people don't really like 3121, or Musicology for that matter ----> I like them! Then again, I've always been able to find something I like in the tracks. Either the sound of his voice, the emotion, grittiness, or sometimes the jarring or raw lyrics. (I'm the same way with favourite actors too, can always find soemthing to like in EACH film, even ones that are dogged by other peeps). As of the most recent releases - I can't bring myself to open them I figured I would have by now but I just can't make myself do it. I think I will have to also purchase digital copies. I love the songs that are on available on YT from WB so far. But I haven't found myself missing any range on them so far. I will keep these thoughts in mind when hearing the rest of those and definitely scope out the Chocolate Invasion this week and give you the deats whether I agree with your sentiments Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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Hands down, 1000% agree. He definitely has such vast inflictions and sounds. It's fun to try to listen for the differences. Just listening to this one now. Definitely great range in the song but I feel like some of his earlier songs have some hiiiigghhh falsettos. Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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Since Solo got two votes of contention, I am listening to this one now Agreed about Daddy Pop (Diamonds and Pearls the album, when listened in its entirety, reaches such an expansion in vocal abilities. LOVE it!) Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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Wow. SOLO is a FANTASTIC example of his impressive range. Very moody and emotional...LOVE it! Someone made a lyric video (in spanish but whatevs) but the video accompaniment was superb! . Thank you for that suggestion Roxy831 & Blakbear! Looking forward to checking into the rest of these, if not tonight, then tomorrow evening. Have an ULTRA early shift tomorrow - first in EONS - so need to shut 'er down.
Keep 'em coming guys. I am LOVING these!! Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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I absolutely love his range and the ultra high falsetto. Truly love this song Not sure how someone could hate on this song (the outfit in the video, now that's a different story ) but leave the song ALONE! Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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I think his 2009/2010 performances may prove that statement wrong ... Montreux comes to mind. I Love You But I Don't Trust You Anymore & Somewhere Here On Earth, for examples.
[Edited 7/17/16 23:33pm] Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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No matter what range he used Prince as a vocalist was Awesome Keep Calm & Listen To Prince | |
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ForeverPaisley said: Wow. SOLO is a FANTASTIC example of his impressive range. Very moody and emotional...LOVE it! Someone made a lyric video (in spanish but whatevs) but the video accompaniment was superb! . Thank you for that suggestion Roxy831 & Blakbear! Looking forward to checking into the rest of these, if not tonight, then tomorrow evening. Have an ULTRA early shift tomorrow - first in EONS - so need to shut 'er down.
Keep 'em coming guys. I am LOVING these!! Yes, Solo is awesome for his range | |
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THE LADDER: (baritone/bass) https://youtu.be/UKZj3T5dazA Here's a longer version of the video (Lovesexy footage from the documentary): https://youtu.be/VW2Jnv2vNXs | |
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You're welcome!!! Welcome home class. We've come a long way. - RIP Prince | |
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OH! Check out The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale, too. At one point, I was working in an animal shelter, and had this playing on the cd deck we had. People thought it was a woman singing most of it. I lol'd a lot that day.
But then, his falsetto was really that good when he chose to use it well. | |
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I'm at work atm but so stoked to listen to the Ladder - I his baritone/bass lower register! Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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Actually Old Friends 4 Sale is one of the ones I'm really wanting to add to my collection! Well all of the ones I don't yet have, but for some reason this one is high on the list. The Album title is intriguing Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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Prince has a falsetto like no other. Many songs come to mind....
Damn U Extraodinary Somewhere Here on Earth Betcha by golly Wow Love to the Nines I wanna be your lover
I do not think he lost anything on his falsetto. I've seen him in concert many times and never thought anything had changed, even the last time I saw him which was just one month before he passed.
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The Most Beautiful Girl in the World really shows off his true vocal range. | |
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has anyone suggested Ur Gonna C Me? | |
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Insatiable is a vocal favorite of mine. Especially the intro. | |
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The scream in Endorphinmachine gives me goose bumps each time.
✿It's only mountains and the sea.
There's nothing greater, U and me.✿ | |
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Damn U is one of his best examples, one reviewer said it was like 'vocal gymnastics.' . Breakdown is another showcase of his falsetto then singing the 3rd verse in his lower register. . The Piano & A Microphone version of Love...Thy Will Be Done is another great example of his lower register . There's so many...I miss the little fella | |
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I just replied in your block as it was easier ^^^ And no worries about the rant. Everyone is entitled to their opinon and I appreciate your input Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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ABSOLUTELY AGREE! Dance where y'are, just groove y'all.
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