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Latin

Article: Prince, a Man of Many Genres, Was Royalty in the Classical World, Too

Check out the article published by WNPR News entitled "Prince, a Man of Many Genres, Was Royalty in the Classical World, Too":

"Prince, who received approval from the classical establishment, is now getting it from the musicians themselves."

Here it is:

http://wnpr.org/post/prin...-world-too
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Reply #1 posted 07/23/17 12:21am

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It's actually saddening to see that classical music is still considered more "relevant" than other genres. As that your music is somewhat worse unless it's classical. Prince didn't need to prove himself to dead white men.

[Edited 7/23/17 0:22am]

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Reply #2 posted 07/23/17 12:32am

parker

Try reading the article first...
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Reply #3 posted 07/23/17 3:36am

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parker said:

Try reading the article first...

Already done.

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Reply #4 posted 07/23/17 4:15am

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Great article and impressive praise. Thanks, Latin. Really good find from 15 months ago!
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Reply #5 posted 07/23/17 4:50am

Dibblekins

Reverence rightly being shown to P from across the musical spectrum.

Thank you for sharing.

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Reply #6 posted 07/23/17 5:31am

laytonian

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If the classical musicians of old had today's musical instruments, Mozart would have been Prince.
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Reply #7 posted 07/23/17 6:11am

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laytonian said:

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If the classical musicians of old had today's musical instruments, Mozart would have been Prince.
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Reply #8 posted 07/23/17 6:46am

deerpath

Thank you for sharing the link. Far from dissing anything, this story and those linked (you must follow them!) explain the depth of Prince's legacy in all music. A musician (all genres) musician. A genuine appreciation of the Artist.

The linked story to an earlier piece http://theconversation.co...usic-58270

Prince transcended genres of all kinds.

"Hold on to your souls y'all. We got a long way to go. Thank you! We love y'all!"
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Reply #9 posted 07/23/17 12:40pm

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cool

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Reply #10 posted 07/23/17 1:00pm

CyndiGR

GREAT ARTICLE!!!

thanks so much for sharing!!!

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Reply #11 posted 07/23/17 1:42pm

LadyLayla

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Dibblekins said:

Reverence rightly being shown to P from across the musical spectrum.

Thank you for sharing.

And the big effing shame is.......usually not appreciated fully until they are gone..... admitting my own guilt here. cry

Style is the second cousin to class
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Reply #12 posted 07/23/17 2:59pm

Lovejunky

Latin said:

Check out the article published by WNPR News entitled "Prince, a Man of Many Genres, Was Royalty in the Classical World, Too": "Prince, who received approval from the classical establishment, is now getting it from the musicians themselves." Here it is: http://wnpr.org/post/prin...-world-too

Thank you Latin...

I can never tire of hearing Praise and Glroification for our One and Only...

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Reply #13 posted 07/23/17 2:59pm

Lovejunky

deerpath said:

Thank you for sharing the link. Far from dissing anything, this story and those linked (you must follow them!) explain the depth of Prince's legacy in all music. A musician (all genres) musician. A genuine appreciation of the Artist.

The linked story to an earlier piece http://theconversation.co...usic-58270

Prince transcended genres of all kinds.

Prince was a funky preacher in command of a sophisticated and party-ready congregation.

AMEN

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Reply #14 posted 07/23/17 3:24pm

CynicKill

FullLipsDotNose said:

It's actually saddening to see that classical music is still considered more "relevant" than other genres. As that your music is somewhat worse unless it's classical. Prince didn't need to prove himself to dead white men.

[Edited 7/23/17 0:22am]

You should read "Who Killed Classical Music".

It's a dishy tell-all about how scandalously corrupt the classical music industry is.

Who woulda thought, with its veneer of class and sophistication. The book goes into that too.

That being said it's cool that Prince was appreciated in those circles.

Like it or not the genre does still get a lot of respect.

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Reply #15 posted 07/23/17 3:40pm

gullahgirl

This was an awesome find Latin! No matter what genre Prince captured everyone's heart.

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Reply #16 posted 07/23/17 3:56pm

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Interesting read... I tend to find people who are classical music afficionadoes dismissive of Prince... confused

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #17 posted 07/23/17 4:15pm

morningsong

Latin said:

Check out the article published by WNPR News entitled "Prince, a Man of Many Genres, Was Royalty in the Classical World, Too":

"Prince, who received approval from the classical establishment, is now getting it from the musicians themselves."

Here it is:

http://wnpr.org/post/prin...-world-too




Thank you. This definitely satisfies a curiosity I had.
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Reply #18 posted 07/23/17 5:02pm

pinkcashmere23

Nice article! Thanks for sharing. heart

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Reply #19 posted 07/23/17 5:58pm

1725topp

Nice read. Thanks for sharing Latin.

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Reply #20 posted 07/23/17 6:42pm

Goddess4Real

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Thanks, this is very touched biggrin

Keep Calm & Listen To Prince
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Reply #21 posted 07/25/17 10:26am

precioux

Thanks, Latin!! heart

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Reply #22 posted 07/25/17 5:15pm

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thanks!

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Reply #23 posted 07/25/17 6:42pm

jdcxc

Brilliant find. What a genius.
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Reply #24 posted 08/13/17 9:09am

AnnaStesia10

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Very cool read luv when Prince gets the recognition he rightfully deserves.

Thanx Latin!
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Reply #25 posted 08/13/17 9:48am

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While I like the article, there are glaring omissions...

  • Prince as a composer.
  • Prince as an arranger.
  • Prince's phenomenal understanding of harmony. (Vocal arrangements/harmonies alone are enough)
  • Prince's use of instrumentation, and interaction of every instrument. Understanding the roles/parts of each instrument. (Could be considered under arrangement)

That's all... for now.

"He's a musician's musician..."
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Reply #26 posted 08/13/17 10:33am

jdcxc

Giovanni777 said:

While I like the article, there are glaring omissions...


  • Prince as a composer.

  • Prince as an arranger.

  • Prince's phenomenal understanding of harmony. (Vocal arrangements/harmonies alone are enough)

  • Prince's use of instrumentation, and interaction of every instrument. Understanding the roles/parts of each instrument. (Could be considered under arrangement)

That's all... for now.



Very true. It's not suprising that the Jazz world has a better appreciation for Prince's multiple talents, but I still found the article interesting.
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Reply #27 posted 08/13/17 10:51pm

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I know a lot of classical artists are Prince fans. There were many articles and tributes in '16 that revealed that.
I know that the director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, is a fan. He got these kids to do Purple Rain when he got news that Prince passed.
http://losangeles.cbsloca...rformance/
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