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The NPG Performing in London, England at the O2 Arena - August 2, 2018
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture!
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Reply #1 posted 07/15/18 3:39pm
Reply #2 posted 07/15/18 4:00pm
loveandkindnes s |
im sure this will be a great show...cant get enough of that funky stuff. Loveandkindness |
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Reply #3 posted 07/16/18 6:49am
dayzofwyld |
Would be so hard to step into that place, hear that music and our boy isn't there...it just never gets any easier :/ |
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Reply #4 posted 07/16/18 7:31pm
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dayzofwyld said:
Would be so hard to step into that place, hear that music and our boy isn't there...it just never gets any easier :/
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture!
REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince
"I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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Reply #5 posted 07/18/18 5:05am
dayzofwyld |
luv4u said:
dayzofwyld said:
Would be so hard to step into that place, hear that music and our boy isn't there...it just never gets any easier :/
Thank you
I don't know why it's so bad recently, it's 2 years since he left us, I just watch his videos on youtube and burst into tears. |
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Reply #6 posted 07/18/18 7:15am
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dayzofwyld said:
luv4u said:
Thank you
I don't know why it's so bad recently, it's 2 years since he left us, I just watch his videos on youtube and burst into tears.
Me too. Just part of the grief process.
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture!
REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince
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Reply #7 posted 07/19/18 2:10am
dayzofwyld |
luv4u said:
dayzofwyld said:
Thank you
I don't know why it's so bad recently, it's 2 years since he left us, I just watch his videos on youtube and burst into tears.
Me too. Just part of the grief process.
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Reply #8 posted 07/23/18 3:39am
McD |
It’s hard to tell all these years and low res pic later... but if one of them dudes is Levi Seacer, I’m there. |
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Reply #9 posted 07/23/18 5:43am
dayzofwyld |
McD said:
It’s hard to tell all these years and low res pic later... but if one of them dudes is Levi Seacer, I’m there.
Levi is part of the NPG line-up but I think it depends on country \ venue. |
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Reply #10 posted 07/23/18 7:13am
IHeartNPG4Life |
McD said:
It’s hard to tell all these years and low res pic later... but if one of them dudes is Levi Seacer, I’m there.
Levi has been rehearsing with them but he's also been recording with them for their upcoming new album too |
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Reply #11 posted 07/26/18 11:44am
Reply #12 posted 08/01/18 1:58am
Lordy |
Morris Hayes on 6 Music today at 10am probably discussing tomorrow night besides other purpleness I should imagine.
See y'all tomorrow if you're going. |
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Reply #13 posted 08/01/18 2:09am
Reply #14 posted 08/02/18 1:00pm
McD |
Not the lineup I was hoping for (no Michael B, Levi), but seeing Tony M is a thrill. Shoot me. |
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Reply #15 posted 08/03/18 9:13am
Lordy |
Well what can I say....what a gig!
.
I wasn't sure whether to see the NPG last night - as I thought I'd be listening to purple music and be pining for Prince to be on stage i.e. a frustrating experience. However, after listening to some of the boys from the Peach & Black Podcast, feeling the same way and going to see them in Australia, I thought I'd take the plunge with friends and partners in tow - and WOOF!! - my thoughts were totally misplaced....WHAT A FUNKY NIGHT!! Although the setlist was primarily "Diamonds and Pearls" (not a favourite of mine) the band were super tight and could turn on a dime. How daunting it must be to fill massive shoes on lead vocal mostly, but Mackenzie was a revelation! Vocally on-point and great front-man - a worthy choice - "Willing and Able" was simply brilliant. Beverley Knight turned up like a Tina Turner whirlwind and knocked it out the park. Maaan - she can belt out a tune - fantastic voice. Phew! "Deuce and a quarter" was one of the funkiest experiences I've had ever and Sonny T's solo? The craziest bass solo I've ever heard. "Sign of the Times" and "ICNTTPOYM" were other standouts.
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All I know is that for nearly 2 hours they had the whole crowd dancing, singing and onboard. So, if you were like me and you have the opportunity to see the NPG and not sure whether to go - don't think twice - JFDI (Just Fucking Do It).
.
Big respect goes out to Morris Hayes who's in charge of the project. He was interviewed on Radio 6 the previous day, emphasising how it was all about the respect for Prince's music and musicianship. Well - he proved that...and some...last night.
.
Peace and be wild!
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Reply #16 posted 08/03/18 2:27pm
purplethunder3 121 |
Lordy said:
Well what can I say....what a gig!
.
I wasn't sure whether to see the NPG last night - as I thought I'd be listening to purple music and be pining for Prince to be on stage i.e. a frustrating experience. However, after listening to some of the boys from the Peach & Black Podcast, feeling the same way and going to see them in Australia, I thought I'd take the plunge with friends and partners in tow - and WOOF!! - my thoughts were totally misplaced....WHAT A FUNKY NIGHT!! Although the setlist was primarily "Diamonds and Pearls" (not a favourite of mine) the band were super tight and could turn on a dime. How daunting it must be to fill massive shoes on lead vocal mostly, but Mackenzie was a revelation! Vocally on-point and great front-man - a worthy choice - "Willing and Able" was simply brilliant. Beverley Knight turned up like a Tina Turner whirlwind and knocked it out the park. Maaan - she can belt out a tune - fantastic voice. Phew! "Deuce and a quarter" was one of the funkiest experiences I've had ever and Sonny T's solo? The craziest bass solo I've ever heard. "Sign of the Times" and "ICNTTPOYM" were other standouts.
.
All I know is that for nearly 2 hours they had the whole crowd dancing, singing and onboard. So, if you were like me and you have the opportunity to see the NPG and not sure whether to go - don't think twice - JFDI (Just Fucking Do It).
.
Big respect goes out to Morris Hayes who's in charge of the project. He was interviewed on Radio 6 the previous day, emphasising how it was all about the respect for Prince's music and musicianship. Well - he proved that...and some...last night.
.
Peace and be wild!
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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Reply #17 posted 08/03/18 3:15pm
ThePartyman |
Lordy said:
Well what can I say....what a gig!
.
I wasn't sure whether to see the NPG last night - as I thought I'd be listening to purple music and be pining for Prince to be on stage i.e. a frustrating experience. However, after listening to some of the boys from the Peach & Black Podcast, feeling the same way and going to see them in Australia, I thought I'd take the plunge with friends and partners in tow - and WOOF!! - my thoughts were totally misplaced....WHAT A FUNKY NIGHT!! Although the setlist was primarily "Diamonds and Pearls" (not a favourite of mine) the band were super tight and could turn on a dime. How daunting it must be to fill massive shoes on lead vocal mostly, but Mackenzie was a revelation! Vocally on-point and great front-man - a worthy choice - "Willing and Able" was simply brilliant. Beverley Knight turned up like a Tina Turner whirlwind and knocked it out the park. Maaan - she can belt out a tune - fantastic voice. Phew! "Deuce and a quarter" was one of the funkiest experiences I've had ever and Sonny T's solo? The craziest bass solo I've ever heard. "Sign of the Times" and "ICNTTPOYM" were other standouts.
.
All I know is that for nearly 2 hours they had the whole crowd dancing, singing and onboard. So, if you were like me and you have the opportunity to see the NPG and not sure whether to go - don't think twice - JFDI (Just Fucking Do It).
.
Big respect goes out to Morris Hayes who's in charge of the project. He was interviewed on Radio 6 the previous day, emphasising how it was all about the respect for Prince's music and musicianship. Well - he proved that...and some...last night.
.
Peace and be wild!
Nice review, it was a great gig for sure. I had my doubts but I am very glad I made the trip.
Obviously an emotional night. Prince's absence was felt deeply, but his work was celebrated respectfully, I feel.
I managed not to cry until Gold, which for some reason completely set me off!
Hearing Call The Law live after all these years was just wonderful.
I got to briefly speak to Mr Hayes afterwards and shook Tony M by the hand. (Yes. His mic-holding hand).
I don't think Prince would want us to be sad. I think he would want us to sing and dance and PARTY. And we certainly did last night.
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Reply #19 posted 08/04/18 9:11am
Lordy |
motherfunka said: . Sorry, don't know, certainly wasn't Michael Bland, but he was bang on the money. |
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Reply #20 posted 08/04/18 12:13pm
motherfunka
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Lordy said:
motherfunka said:
Who was drumming?
. Sorry, don't know, certainly wasn't Michael Bland, but he was bang on the money.
Kirk was at the Shelby J show at the Dakota, so wasn't him either. hmmm TRUE BLUE |
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Reply #21 posted 08/05/18 11:06am
maplenpg |
ThePartyman said:
Lordy said:
Well what can I say....what a gig!
.
I wasn't sure whether to see the NPG last night - as I thought I'd be listening to purple music and be pining for Prince to be on stage i.e. a frustrating experience. However, after listening to some of the boys from the Peach & Black Podcast, feeling the same way and going to see them in Australia, I thought I'd take the plunge with friends and partners in tow - and WOOF!! - my thoughts were totally misplaced....WHAT A FUNKY NIGHT!! Although the setlist was primarily "Diamonds and Pearls" (not a favourite of mine) the band were super tight and could turn on a dime. How daunting it must be to fill massive shoes on lead vocal mostly, but Mackenzie was a revelation! Vocally on-point and great front-man - a worthy choice - "Willing and Able" was simply brilliant. Beverley Knight turned up like a Tina Turner whirlwind and knocked it out the park. Maaan - she can belt out a tune - fantastic voice. Phew! "Deuce and a quarter" was one of the funkiest experiences I've had ever and Sonny T's solo? The craziest bass solo I've ever heard. "Sign of the Times" and "ICNTTPOYM" were other standouts.
.
All I know is that for nearly 2 hours they had the whole crowd dancing, singing and onboard. So, if you were like me and you have the opportunity to see the NPG and not sure whether to go - don't think twice - JFDI (Just Fucking Do It).
.
Big respect goes out to Morris Hayes who's in charge of the project. He was interviewed on Radio 6 the previous day, emphasising how it was all about the respect for Prince's music and musicianship. Well - he proved that...and some...last night.
.
Peace and be wild!
Nice review, it was a great gig for sure. I had my doubts but I am very glad I made the trip.
Obviously an emotional night. Prince's absence was felt deeply, but his work was celebrated respectfully, I feel.
I managed not to cry until Gold, which for some reason completely set me off!
Hearing Call The Law live after all these years was just wonderful.
I got to briefly speak to Mr Hayes afterwards and shook Tony M by the hand. (Yes. His mic-holding hand).
I don't think Prince would want us to be sad. I think he would want us to sing and dance and PARTY. And we certainly did last night.
Great reviews guys. I unexpectedly got Thursady off work and dithered about trying to decide whether to make the four hour trip or not. Bottom line, I didn't (work on Friday and I'm getting too old to be surviving on a couple of hours sleep) but I wish I had now. |
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