motherfunka said:

EyeHatechu said:

antonb said: Yeah hopefully someone with a brain on hand will go and give us a thorough accurate description of what actually happened and how the music sounded. All i hear is "the songs were great, that was awesome" Im begging for detail.

In regards to the songs...what exactly would you want to know? I mean, we've told you they are guitar driven, Prince lead on some, Hannah on others. It wasn't like they played the songs over and over, all night long. Can one of you describe in detail PRETZELBODYLOGIC???

You'd be able to if you took notes in the moment - which is what I generally do at a concert. I've never had anyone take my notebook away from me, either.

yea i can describe PRETZELBODYLOGIC, it is NOT a very good song, a buy the numbers mid rock track that you need to blast loud out of the speakers to get anything out of it. Ie a loud beat, but thats just about it!

antonb said:

yea i can describe PRETZELBODYLOGIC, it is NOT a very good song, a buy the numbers mid rock track that you need to blast loud out of the speakers to get anything out of it. Ie a loud beat, but thats just about it!

It's got a really neat chord progression. I love playing it on guitar.

its just my option, I just want a more accurate review of the songs rather than Wow, Amazing, incredible being in the studio listening to these songs!

antonb said:

yea i can describe PRETZELBODYLOGIC, it is NOT a very good song, a buy the numbers mid rock track that you need to blast loud out of the speakers to get anything out of it. Ie a loud beat, but thats just about it!

See, you didn't do much better than anyone that went and said what they heard. I'm assuming you've listened to that song more than once, and that's all you can come up with? See my point? You did pretty much hit the nail on the head, though, that about sums up all the tracks I heard. I tend to enjoy the moment for what it is, somene else can takes the notes.

antonb said:

but thats the point , we have all heard pretzel, I dont need to review it. That was just off the top of my head quick review, still better than any description of any song I've read of the listening party's.As you said. it hit the nail on the head!

motherfunka said:

antonb said:

yea i can describe PRETZELBODYLOGIC, it is NOT a very good song, a buy the numbers mid rock track that you need to blast loud out of the speakers to get anything out of it. Ie a loud beat, but thats just about it!

See, you didn't do much better than anyone that went and said what they heard. I'm assuming you've listened to that song more than once, and that's all you can come up with? See my point? You did pretty much hit the nail on the head, though, that about sums up all the tracks I heard. I tend to enjoy the moment for what it is, somene else can takes the notes.

I enjoy the moment. But it takes no time, at all, to jot a word or two (which is what I do).

But then, I'm a former journalist. As such, I'm an old hand at writing while listening.

Genesia said:

motherfunka said:

See, you didn't do much better than anyone that went and said what they heard. I'm assuming you've listened to that song more than once, and that's all you can come up with? See my point? You did pretty much hit the nail on the head, though, that about sums up all the tracks I heard. I tend to enjoy the moment for what it is, somene else can takes the notes.

I enjoy the moment. But it takes no time, at all, to jot a word or two (which is what I do).

But then, I'm a former journalist. As such, I'm an old hand at writing while listening.

A professional with experience.

antonb said:

but thats the point , we have all heard pretzel, I dont need to review it. That was just off the top of my head quick review, still better than any description of any song I've read of the listening party's.As you said. it hit the nail on the head!

I know you have all heard Pretzel. I just wanted to see what sort of description you could come up with after hearing a song several times, let alone once or twice. Anyway, I guess you all should be bitching at Jon Bream...he's the one that gets paid to do that sort of thing, and his descriptions weren't much better than any of ours. I'll be going again this Saturday, but will not be standing around with a pen and notepad, no offense Genesia.

Greetings Org,

I'm flying into Minneapolis tomorrow from Atlanta on a leap of faith that this event will be memorable. I haven't been to Paisley since the "Prince A Celebration" days and I was hoping that someone who has been up there recently for the "After Dark" festivities could give me the 411 on parking (still have to park down the street or have they expanded the parking lot) and what time they might open the doors to let everyone in. Any and all information is welcome. Thanks!

[Edited 7/25/14 11:37am]

Rainman said:

Greetings Org,

I'm flying into Minneapolis tomorrow from Atlanta on a leap of faith that this event will be memorable. I haven't been to Paisley since the "Prince A Celebration" days and I was hoping that someone who has been up there recently for the "After Dark" festivities could give me the 411 on parking (still have to park down the street or have they expanded the parking lot) and what time they might open the doors to let everyone in. Any and all information is welcome. Thanks!

[Edited 7/25/14 11:37am]

They have been allowing people to park in Paisley Park's parking lot. There hasn't been a need for overflow lately. Doors usually open at 9:30pm.

I will say this is the most they have promoted an event at Paisley Park in quite some time. They have been tweeting about it since monday. They also haven't listed an end time which they have for previous PPAD events.

PURplEMaPLeSyrup said:

Rainman -- atliens representin! keeper of the faith. i wonder how early they open the parking lot before 9:30. last time i arrived about 30 minutes before doors

Thanks! Had some great times back in the day at the Park.

I might go!

motherfunka said:

Rainman said:

Greetings Org,

I'm flying into Minneapolis tomorrow from Atlanta on a leap of faith that this event will be memorable. I haven't been to Paisley since the "Prince A Celebration" days and I was hoping that someone who has been up there recently for the "After Dark" festivities could give me the 411 on parking (still have to park down the street or have they expanded the parking lot) and what time they might open the doors to let everyone in. Any and all information is welcome. Thanks!

[Edited 7/25/14 11:37am]

They have been allowing people to park in Paisley Park's parking lot. There hasn't been a need for overflow lately. Doors usually open at 9:30pm.

PS parking in parking lot costs $10

The last few times I went Parking in the lot was free... Also the parties usually end around 2am but there's no way to know with Prince obviously...

purplerain14 said:

Hey guys, I'm 17 and I was gonna go tonight with a friend but my parents don't like me staying out too late. I've been to a bunch of paisley park after darks with my sister and we usually didn't get home until somewhere in the AM. And this one has a different discription (listening party) so I was wondering if anyone had any Idea how late it might go because I know prince only likes to come out when it's late and likes to make us wait foreveeeer. And I really don't wanna get grounded or waste 25$. Thanks!

Can't you have a parent/adult pick you up at a certain time?

funkyhead said:

rafael said:

What more did hè play besides Dorothy Parker and nothing compares.

Plectrumelectrum

Let's Go Crazy

Take Me With U

Raspberry Beret

U Got The Look

Musicology

The Ballad of Dorothy Parker

Nothing Compares 2 U

Kiss

Kandace Springs did one of her songs in the middle of Prince's set. Cassandra and Marcus played on some of the songs. After Kiss, she played for about 45 minutes in the Love 4 One Another room. Prince played in the soundstage area. Several new songs were played by Joshua and Prince DJing. Wow, This Could Be Us, The Gold Standard, Hannah song (don't know the name of it), and The Breakdown. There were a couple more, but don't know the titles and they seemed to be Prince without 3RDEYEGIRL. They gave away posters, either the Essence Fest poster or the Mojo magazine cover picture.

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