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Printable Anxiety said: lovemachine said: Wow a million bucks for 6 songs
 People were bashing MJ in a different thread for playing a birthday party so I wonder if they will hit this thread.
Prince is sure doing a bunch of stuff this year that I never thought he would do. hey, prince gotta eat. doritos ain't cheap. well, they are. but i'm guessing prince doesn't have a costco card. Dude's got BILLS, too. Can you imagine what it costs just to keep Paisley Park open on a daily basis? (cue the Purple Rain line: "DON'T I KEEP THE HEAT ON???!?!?!") And he's got a WHOLE LOTTA people on the payroll and they ain't gettin' peanuts. | |
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newskin69 said: FUCK!!! Grupo Fantasma usually performs at festivals and shit here in Laredo, so Im REALLY itching now for them to come down sometime soon. Maybe there'll be a little surprise...
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I can imagine Prince giving the money to the band. Last time I was at an aftershow he mentioned that the money would go the hardworking members of the band and crew. Having said that though, I think that he probably didn't refuse the all expenses trip to Tx
Sure a million buck is a lot money in some parts of the world but probably not in his. P.S. So who is uber rich in Tx, and likes Prints and Grupo Fantasma? | |
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Honestly I don't see what the difference is between getting a million for an arena show or a b'day party... Don't we all have jobs and do it to the best of our ability...? I think what tickles people is the fact that playing at some randomn b'day party doesn't sound as prestigeous as playing the staples center.. in the end 100 people can have as much fun as 10000..
Also, did anybody consider the fact that this person actually loves his wife so much that he was ready to spend that much money on her b'day just to make her dream come true... I think that's priceless... just my 1 cent... [Edited 6/4/07 1:18am] | |
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Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. | |
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http://www.statesman.com/...akers.html
Prince revs up the Belmont About 300 lucky Austinites got to hear Prince — yes, Prince — play "Little Red Corvette" and other faves at a private party at the Belmont on West Sixth Street on Saturday. Kirsty Wigglesworth ASSOCIATED PRESS The spectacular shindig, thrown by Austin philanthropist couple John McHale and Chris Mattson, was originally going to feature just Grupo Fantasma, who've become the Purple One's favorite band in recent months. But throw in a rumored million dollars, and you also get Prince, who fronted Grupo on eight or nine songs, including a James Brown workout that dwarfed the sound of all those motorcycles. He also slayed the delirious crowd with a solo acoustic version of his trademark "Corvette." Silence Speaks A Thousand Words. | |
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Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. Oh who fucking cares - the partiers are happy, the band is happy, nobody's hurting over it  If I could hire that mf I WOULD TOO    I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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It's been done before anyway - didn't Prince Albert of Monaco hire him to play a private gig once? And the other year he did that Versace private gig too... | |
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Browzer said: I can imagine Prince giving the money to the band. Last time I was at an aftershow he mentioned that the money would go the hardworking members of the band and crew.
That's right... Prince really isn't doing things for money, he's in it for the music right. And the world was created in 7 days too! "this especially prepared potato is called pomme de terre" | |
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CalhounSq said: Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. Oh who fucking cares - the partiers are happy, the band is happy, nobody's hurting over it If I could hire that mf I WOULD TOO I care that my Idol who preached stay true to the art is a prostitute | |
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Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. i think it's really horrible how prince put a gun to their heads and FORCED them to pay him a million bucks to play six songs! | |
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Anxiety said: Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. i think it's really horrible how prince put a gun to their heads and FORCED them to pay him a million bucks to play six songs! he did ....its called A PIISSED OFF WIFE! just like a gun to the head!! | |
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i can't believe people are getting worked up about this either way. making and performing music is his JOB, it's what he DOES. if someone wants to give him money for doing his job, i don't see what's so inappropriate about that, sheesh. there are a kajillion other reasons to bitch about prince - this ain't one of them!  | |
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Anxiety said: i can't believe people are getting worked up about this either way. making and performing music is his JOB, it's what he DOES. if someone wants to give him money for doing his job, i don't see what's so inappropriate about that, sheesh. there are a kajillion other reasons to bitch about prince - this ain't one of them!
but anx remember the guy with slave on his face and preaching artistic integrity? Music should never be motivated by money..... music for music;s sake is true and pure what example is Prince setting for young musicians? you can be bought and sold if you have the money? | |
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mirrorbestfriend said: Anxiety said: i can't believe people are getting worked up about this either way. making and performing music is his JOB, it's what he DOES. if someone wants to give him money for doing his job, i don't see what's so inappropriate about that, sheesh. there are a kajillion other reasons to bitch about prince - this ain't one of them!
but anx remember the guy with slave on his face and preaching artistic integrity? Music should never be motivated by money..... music for music;s sake is true and pure what example is Prince setting for young musicians? you can be bought and sold if you have the money? at one of the 3121 vegas shows, prince did a little rant in which he said "free the music? ain't nothing free." and to an extent, i agree with him...why shouldn't he make money for the music he makes? is he dutybound to provide us with music free of charge, just to "keep the art pure"? anyway, what artist has EVER followed that philosophy?! while i do miss the days when he was throwing around new music like it was birdseed, it's his PREROGATIVE to be that generous with his work...not his RESPONSIBILITY. sorry. i can't see a problem with this at all. | |
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CalhounSq said: Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. Oh who fucking cares - the partiers are happy, the band is happy, nobody's hurting over it If I could hire that mf I WOULD TOO Prince can make as much as he want and act as holy at the same time as he wants too. I don't care, it's his life. Just teasing the Prince worshippers.  | |
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Anxiety said: Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. i think it's really horrible how prince put a gun to their heads and FORCED them to pay him a million bucks to play six songs! Shhh... be careful... | |
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Tremolina said: Anxiety said: i think it's really horrible how prince put a gun to their heads and FORCED them to pay him a million bucks to play six songs! Shhh... be careful... Don't drink the purple kool-aid!  | |
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What in the name of cheesy pete is going on? I am jonesin for him and he was just down the highway.  I pray there is a U.S. tour before the study begins. | |
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Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. But he didn't steal someone approached HIM and OFFERED to pay HIM the money. So why be mad at him for simply accepting the offer??? I think he'd actually BE a "frigging" idiot if he turned it down. And I wish I was independently wealthy so I could put Prince on my monthly payroll to perform in my living room cuz I'd sho nuf do it!   | |
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SCNDLS said: Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. But he didn't steal someone approached HIM and OFFERED to pay HIM the money. So why be mad at him for simply accepting the offer??? I think he'd actually BE a "frigging" idiot if he turned it down. And I wish I was independently wealthy so I could put Prince on my monthly payroll to perform in my living room cuz I'd sho nuf do it! Hey, how about sending the dollaz STRAIGHT to the Watchtower Society! At least God would be able to do something good with all that money, instead of eltting P spend it on... welll you know... billz and shit... 
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SCNDLS said: Tremolina said: Oh you Prince worshippers. You would defend the purple hypocrite even if he STOLE a million bucks out of your pockets.
One million to play 6 songs is frigging ridiculous. But he didn't steal someone approached HIM and OFFERED to pay HIM the money. So why be mad at him for simply accepting the offer??? I think he'd actually BE a "frigging" idiot if he turned it down. And I wish I was independently wealthy so I could put Prince on my monthly payroll to perform in my living room cuz I'd sho nuf do it! :::avoids the obvious "living room?? BEDROOM please!!" joke... yet still manages to work it in:::  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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jseven said: http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/nation/06/04/4makers.html
Prince revs up the Belmont About 300 lucky Austinites got to hear Prince — yes, Prince — play "Little Red Corvette" and other faves at a private party at the Belmont on West Sixth Street on Saturday. Kirsty Wigglesworth ASSOCIATED PRESS The spectacular shindig, thrown by Austin philanthropist couple John McHale and Chris Mattson, was originally going to feature just Grupo Fantasma, who've become the Purple One's favorite band in recent months. But throw in a rumored million dollars, and you also get Prince, who fronted Grupo on eight or nine songs, including a James Brown workout that dwarfed the sound of all those motorcycles. He also slayed the delirious crowd with a solo acoustic version of his trademark "Corvette." Apparently, the performance was done on an outside patio or courtyard at the Belmont Restaurant and there happened to be a HUGE bike rally/ride in Austin this weekend. So the bikers were roaring up an down 6th Street. | |
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mirrorbestfriend said: CalhounSq said: Oh who fucking cares - the partiers are happy, the band is happy, nobody's hurting over it If I could hire that mf I WOULD TOO I care that my Idol who preached stay true to the art is a prostitute Staying true to HIS art as PRINCE sees fit (not how YOU believe he should) does not mean he has to turn down a million dollar pay day to remain a true artist in YOUR judgmental eyes. You may not agree with his methods or motivations but who are you, or any of us, to judge his actions. | |
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lovemachine said: Wow a million bucks for 6 songs
People were bashing MJ in a different thread for playing a birthday party so I wonder if they will hit this thread.
Prince is sure doing a bunch of stuff this year that I never thought he would do. ----- Mike was getting paid just to show up at a party. Not perform I think that was the problem that a lot of people had with it. Mike is not really about music anymore and the rumors are he left the party early. | |
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CalhounSq said: SCNDLS said: But he didn't steal someone approached HIM and OFFERED to pay HIM the money. So why be mad at him for simply accepting the offer??? I think he'd actually BE a "frigging" idiot if he turned it down. And I wish I was independently wealthy so I could put Prince on my monthly payroll to perform in my living room cuz I'd sho nuf do it! :::avoids the obvious "living room?? BEDROOM please!!" joke... yet still manages to work it in::: DAMN! What the hell was I thinkin'??? I'd SHO NUF pay for a private audience with Prince but why limit yourself to the bedroom???? Didn't he said "we" could do it "In the kitchen, on the stairs, on the pool table, in the closet underneath the clothes. . . " Shit, Michael got paid $10 million to WALK THROUGH a birthday party last week, I wonder what Princey Pie would do for $10 mil????  Forget concert tickets, I need to go buy a whole roll of lottery tickets. . . | |
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SCNDLS said: mirrorbestfriend said: I care that my Idol who preached stay true to the art is a prostitute Staying true to HIS art as PRINCE sees fit (not how YOU believe he should) does not mean he has to turn down a million dollar pay day to remain a true artist in YOUR judgmental eyes. You may not agree with his methods or motivations but who are you, or any of us, to judge his actions. I was at Princes original concert in 1977 so I have right to help him decide on whats best for his career. even tiger woods has a coach | |
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SCNDLS said: mirrorbestfriend said: I care that my Idol who preached stay true to the art is a prostitute Staying true to HIS art as PRINCE sees fit (not how YOU believe he should) does not mean he has to turn down a million dollar pay day to remain a true artist in YOUR judgmental eyes. You may not agree with his methods or motivations but who are you, or any of us, to judge his actions. In that case, you shouldn't be attacking mirrorbestfrined, nor defending P either. Since both are forms of JUDGING. | |
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Tremolina said: SCNDLS said: Staying true to HIS art as PRINCE sees fit (not how YOU believe he should) does not mean he has to turn down a million dollar pay day to remain a true artist in YOUR judgmental eyes. You may not agree with his methods or motivations but who are you, or any of us, to judge his actions. In that case, you shouldn't be attacking mirrorbestfrined, nor defending P either. Since both are forms of JUDGING. The difference is that mirrorbestfrined is saying that Prince is "selling out" for doing this and is not a "true" artist. What I'm REALLY saying is that Prince is entitled to go sit in a cave for the rest of his life and pull a Howard Hughes on the world OR start performing at weddings, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, and/or retirement parties if HE so chooses. I may not like it, but ultimately it is his art (which IMO getting PAID should not preclude or prevent him from still being a "true" artist, whatever THAT means), it is HIS life and if someone has the dough to spend and wants to see Prince perform in their master bathroom it's Prince's right to do so if he chooses to sans the judgment. That's what I'm defending. [Edited 6/4/07 6:42am] | |
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mirrorbestfriend said: SCNDLS said: Staying true to HIS art as PRINCE sees fit (not how YOU believe he should) does not mean he has to turn down a million dollar pay day to remain a true artist in YOUR judgmental eyes. You may not agree with his methods or motivations but who are you, or any of us, to judge his actions. I was at Princes original concert in 1977 so I have right to help him decide on whats best for his career. even tiger woods has a coach  His coach died. . . | |
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