The Time seemd like their time was up. Even with the added ogs Jimmy, Terry, and Jesse. I mean dman. What was that ?Weak sauce not chili sauce.

rogifan said:

I wonder if people would've thought differently about Bruno's performance if he wasn't dressed in a Prince costume. It did kind of give it the feel of a Vegas style impersonation.

Rogi, give it a break.

Iamtheorg said:

The Time seemd like their time was up. Even with the added ogs Jimmy, Terry, and Jesse. I mean dman. What was that ?Weak sauce not chili sauce.

Well, damn, it ain't 1984.

The whole thing was a nostalgia act. A good one, but a novelty act nonetheless. It is advertedly offensive to prince because it just made him seem like a has-been more than a genuis who happened to have a peak in the 80's.

Bruno is very talented so I don't blame him. He did his best and was very solid. But obviously he is no Prince. Are these awards show unable to use good Prince clips? Does his estate charge too much or something? Even George MIcheal's tribute had footage.

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ISaidLifeIsJustAGame said:

You all are a rough crowd.

If I was Bruno I would have said NO Im not doing a Prince Tribute song.

His fans will rip me apart.

P's fans are sooooooooooo judgey.

Prince endured relentless criticism of his music, career, personal life. If Bruno Mars is going to literally dress, look like and embody the music of Prince, why shouldn't he get the same criticism if it's warranted? I didn't care for the tribute because it made Prince seem like his legacy can be summed up in one pop song. Also, Bruno dressing like Prince in the "Purple Rain" costume was very campy and Vegasy. Just liken with Lady Gaga's tribute to Bowie at the Grammys, it wasn't enough to just perform the music, Bruno had to be self-indulgent to a tee. Sting's homage to Prince in his song "50,000" was better and a lot less kitsch. Very original and moving considering Sting was Pirnce's musical contemporary as a singer, songwriter and composer.

lrn36 said:

AVENUEMAN said:

rogifan said:

purplerabbithole said:

The whole thing was a novelty act. A good one, but a novelty act nonetheless. It is advertedly offensive to prince because it just made him seem like a has-been more than a genuis who happened to have a peak in the 80's.

Bruno is very talented so I don't blame him. He did his best and was very solid. But obviously he is no Prince. Are these awards show unable to use good Prince clips? Does his estate charge too much or something? Even George MIcheal's tribute had footage.

"It is advertedly offensive to prince because it just made him seem like a has-been more than a genuis who happened to have a peak in the 80's.". Exactly. Prince's musical evolution was reminicent of Miles Davis: Prince changed musicians every few years, experimented with different musical technologies, pioneered the use of synthesizers and drum machines to create a sound both accessible to the mainstream and appealing to followers of sub-genres. Even when his albums stopped going Gold and Platinum, he never stopped being creative and chasing his artistic muse. That is a legacy that future generations could benefit from learning. Also, the song choice was so obvious. If Bruno wanted to sing a hit, he could have sung "Sign O' The Times"-what's a more fitting song in this times?

bashraka said:

purplerabbithole said:

The whole thing was a novelty act. A good one, but a novelty act nonetheless. It is advertedly offensive to prince because it just made him seem like a has-been more than a genuis who happened to have a peak in the 80's.

Bruno is very talented so I don't blame him. He did his best and was very solid. But obviously he is no Prince. Are these awards show unable to use good Prince clips? Does his estate charge too much or something? Even George MIcheal's tribute had footage.

"It is advertedly offensive to prince because it just made him seem like a has-been more than a genuis who happened to have a peak in the 80's.". Exactly. Prince's musical evolution was reminicent of Miles Davis: Prince changed musicians every few years, experimented with different musical technologies, pioneered the use of synthesizers and drum machines to create a sound both accessible to the mainstream and appealing to followers of sub-genres. Even when his albums stopped going Gold and Platinum, he never stopped being creative and chasing his artistic muse. That is a legacy that future generations could benefit from learning. Also, the song choice was so obvious. If Bruno wanted to sing a hit, he could have sung "Sign O' The Times"-what's a more fitting song in this times?

As long as he doesn't come out in the peace time jean jacket and yellow cloud, I'm ok with that.

bashraka said:

I don't mind anyone paying tribute, but this gent is did exactly what he does best. Playing other peoples music.

What da?!

rogifan said:

For those who missed it, here's the Google Pixel phone commercial:

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I just rewatched the Prince superbowl performance because Prince is the best tribute to his work. Damn, what have we lost? Prince was very much a flawed, complicate human being in life, but he was a god in music.

I'm so glad for the BET awards, really. I mean, why dress up as Prince to do a tribute? It's not a tribute band, folks, it's an homage. The coat and ruffled shirt makes it looks silly. Why does everyone always do the same mistake? No need to dress up as Prince, for crying out loud!
BM did nothing for me. He might be sa good singer, but he sounds too much like other people (you know who i'm talking about) and I just have to interest in him.

docinwestchester said:

For those who missed it, here's the Google Pixel phone commercial:

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This was ear cancer

docinwestchester said:

For those who missed it, here's the Google Pixel phone commercial:

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First time Im seeing this...

Wish it was Princes Version NOT Sin Hayds

lrn36 said:

I just rewatched the Prince superbowl performance because Prince is the best tribute to his work. Damn, what have we lost? Prince was very much a flawed, complicate human being in life, but he was a god in music.

TRUTH

Lovejunky said:

docinwestchester said:

For those who missed it, here's the Google Pixel phone commercial:

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First time Im seeing this...

Wish it was Princes Version NOT Sin Hayds

Because they want to drain the soul of his music. If people actually like this than that speaks volumes about America's taste. His remake with Rosie blows these crap versions out of the water and they could have used that version.

lrn36 said:

I saw a pic of Bruno. Did this this muthf--cka really dress up like Purple Rain era Prince and played a knockoff cloud guitar? Seriously?! If P was alive, he would've cringed and gave him that same side eye he gave to Trey Songz for butchering Purple Rain. Do these new artists have any artistic integrity? Do you think Prince would've wore a James Brown wig in a tribute? Hell no. When Prince wrote that letter to Bruno and said be your own hero, he meant do your own thing and blaze a new trail. Obviously, Bruno didn't listen.

AVENUEMAN said:

liltalkm said:

Then I apologize and I missed him, I know Jesse was talking about not being invited at one time.

Now I'm wondering if I really saw Jesse. I'll have to confirm.

Yes Jesse was there! They showed him during the performance with the wide brimmed hat and trench coat. He mainy kept his head down but when Morris hugged Bruno, Jesse was behind Morris. Jesse also was posting pics intermittently on his facebook page hours before the show started including a pic of his 12 yr old daugther who was there as well. Seems Bruno stole her heart (Jesse posted of pic of her and Bruno before the show started).

Following the Prince tribute, on amazon.com :

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PURPLE RAIN #27

THE VERY BEST OF #29

THE HITS THE B SIDES #90

1999 #181

PURPLE RAIN #112 Paid in Songs

LETS GO CRAZY #167 Paid in Songs (but there is so many version of it!)

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Not good, not bad...

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lrn36 said:

I saw a pic of Bruno. Did this this muthf--cka really dress up like Purple Rain era Prince and played a knockoff cloud guitar? Seriously?! If P was alive, he would've cringed and gave him that same side eye he gave to Trey Songz for butchering Purple Rain. Do these new artists have any artistic integrity? Do you think Prince would've wore a James Brown wig in a tribute? Hell no. When Prince wrote that letter to Bruno and said be your own hero, he meant do your own thing and blaze a new trail. Obviously, Bruno didn't listen.

Excactly! Prince would've been MORTIFIED! And everyone knows it....and having the Time before that? I'm thinking we would've heard P say "Aw, HELL NAW!"....as he strutted out furiously with his pimp gait.

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