It was a privilege to see the second show in Melbourne.
It was simply the best musical performance I have ever seen.
The acoustics were superb, flawless, and faultless, no reverberation.
It was also good to see there was not a huge bank of speakers, which can be deafening, but a modest stage set.
Prince had the audience in the palm of his hand.
It was also good to see he paid respect to other classic singers like Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, & James Brown.
Prince is a legendary talent and his love and passion for music was self-evident and infectious. It was good to see the DJ play Black-Eyed Peas at the start, too. They are probably the most exciting new group in the U.S. at the moment.
Prince's genius seems to have its origins in gospel. He resembles James Brown, sort of like a preacher, whipping the crowd into a frenzy. And Prince looks remarkably well for 45 years. The greatest concert I have ever seen, one in a lifetime, and will remain in the memory forever. We must have him back in Melbourne soon. Once a year perhaps?
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Glad you liked it...as we all know 2002 was a mind blowing year, The Euro aftershows were the best in many years...so - I'd expect nothing less than spectacular in Australia. I am ready for 2004 in North America etc...

David has this right. The second night was even better than the first.

It was UNFUCKING BELIEVABLE!!

And just think - he's just getting started (again)!

Something to tell the grandchildren about...
Although they will never see it...

bkw said:

Oh yes...I was so glad to see the first night cuz it made the second night fucking awesome - I still can't believe I finally heard DOW live...FUCK ME!

derek, change your name and you will gain respect...
you sound like something out of the bay city rollers...
go away, make my day

I shouted out so many times for His Royal Purpleness to play "Raspberry Beret" but he ain't never heard...
We live in hope, for the second coming...
The 22/10 concert was the bomb, the best of all time
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