squirrelgrease said:

I love how she threw that question in casually so not to raise any flags.

He said he was asked to work on some so haaaaay.

2elijah said:

Being one of the "Haters on the internet" that I am...I guess it's just in my nature that I find it extremely comical that even this wasn't on the Letusfuov3r site.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Well it was Anthony's exhibit, not so much Prince's even though Anthony did say some of Prince's ideas contributed to some of the art on the LF site, in which some of that art was part of Anthony's exhibit for sale during the exhibit.

Doing a live feed on Drfunkenberry's site for free gave people access to the show in real time. and they didn't have to pay to watch it, and the recorded version on Drfunkenberry's site can be accessed anytime for interested customers, which brings more customers to Anthony. Good way to give those watching the recorded show a chance to go to Anthony's website to purchase some of his art online. I don't remember Anthony giving his website address to his online art during the live feed. I'll have to go back and watch.

Who knows, maybe Prince will change it up next year so that the site could be accessed for free on one end, and those choosing to join as a member to get discounts on concert tix and other goodies, will more than likely have to pay for that. Just like it was with the NPGMC site in the past.

2elijah said:

You still believe in Santa Clause too, don't you?

Didn't know the good Dr. had live feed from the exhibit until today, but enjoyed seeing the framed, displayed artwork and the good turnout. I thought the ltd. prints were $1,000.00 with a 15% discount if you were a member of lotusfow3r. Does anyone know if the $1,450.00 price Sara showed was for a matted and framed print? I hope Prince follows through with a Montruex Dvd too. Did anyone catch the comment that was made by Anthony (I believe) about some other art work that Prince was collaborating on with someone else? If so, wonder what's going on with that? I would consider the four bills GiGi made mention of for Anthony's work and probably a little more if Prince put his signature on them, but I wish Prince would be a bit realistic about the economy today and the people that have supported his music from the very beginning. Many, if not most of us have families and responsibilities that prevent us from indulging in things that cost this much. If the DVD becomes available, perhaps most could afford that. Still lovin'the muzak and fond memories P.!!

@Elle85n09 - Thanks for tuning in. In answer to your question - the $1,450 price tag includes the frame. Without it, $1000 (or $850 for lflow3r members).

Cheers - SB

Didn't know the good Dr. had live feed from the exhibit until today, but enjoyed seeing the framed, displayed artwork and the good turnout. I thought the ltd. prints were $1,000.00 with a 15% discount if you were a member of lotusfow3r. Does anyone know if the $1,450.00 price Sara showed was for a matted and framed print? I hope Prince follows through with a Montruex Dvd too. Did anyone catch the comment that was made by Anthony (I believe) about some other art work that Prince was collaborating on with someone else? If so, wonder what's going on with that? I would consider the four bills GiGi made mention of for Anthony's work and probably a little more if Prince put his signature on them, but I wish Prince would be a bit realistic about the economy today and the people that have supported his music from the very beginning. Many, if not most of us have families and responsibilities that prevent us from indulging in things that cost this much. If the DVD becomes available, perhaps most could afford that. Still lovin'the muzak and fond memories P.!!

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Whatever Hatrina, Everyone can't be you and agree with how you feel about the site, now can they? You're still cool though, but anyway, about the art exhibit, I think the Dr. should thank the orgers that tuned into the show and took part in the chat while the show was fed live.
[Edited 12/12/09 19:54pm]

2elijah said:

Hell fuck naw! 'Cause can't anybody be me but ME! Just like can't anybody be you but YOU! And that's why I adore YOU!

I agree Dr.FB should give the Orgers that tuned in...a thanks shout! Who the hell else tuned in?

Soulstar77A said:

Not 'everyone' is complaining. Some Prince fans will bitch about everything he does if it doesn't fit into their mold of how he should be doing things.

Do I wish we had more new music? Yes, but that's a given. But I do think they've supplied what was implied with the membership.

Serena said:

[b][i]Yes, they did imply.

keepingthingsnBALANCE said:

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No they did not. I believe a lot of people signed up with assumption that the site would have new music every week or month. When at no time was that stated.
I do not think this site was set up for anything but promoting the latest CD, making in downloadable, and providing some access to the few concerts P has done this year. At no time was the site promoted as a 24 hour a day site for all things Prince.

Take a lesson next time and look before you leap.

keepingthingsnBALANCE said:

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No they did not. I believe a lot of people signed up with assumption that the site would have new music every week or month. When at no time was that stated.
I do not think this site was set up for anything but promoting the latest CD, making in downloadable, and providing some access to the few concerts P has done this year. At no time was the site promoted as a 24 hour a day site for all things Prince.

Take a lesson next time and look before you leap.

Clay says future plans for Lotus flow3r.com include a hybrid documentary-music video. But the deal-sealer, he concedes, is the potential for streaming live, VIP-only concerts from Prince's Los Angeles mansion. "There could be a live chat going on with members watching a concert, and Prince could actually play requests," Clay says. He also claims a colleague has organized 10 albums of old Prince music never released in any form.

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Inflected Form(s): im·plied; im·ply·ing
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Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : enfold, entwine
2 : to involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
3 : to contain potentially
4 : to express indirectly

laurarichardson said:

Sorry but I must say..
If u are not musicians or artists, u really have no idea how long projects take nor how much effort, energy and focus it requires. So chillax enjoy the ride it'll come. Be grateful, It's not easy bringing the future in2 reality, I know everyone is hating and complaining I'm just gonna laugh when the P-mister does somethig that is gonna totally blow all ur minds..
Just wait.. savior the time in between..
U think he's being "wrong" and disrespectin but he's trying 2 make leaps forward 2 bring future on2 earth, ya'll have no idea... Just wrong all the hate..Just wait n see.. He's Enlightened he knows what's goin down..
[Edited 12/14/09 20:22pm]

Mars23 said:

Much respect Mars, I dig what ur saying and I honor it.
I was not referring 2 the buisness side of things I was talking about the projects and the Music of the Man/Human+Being/Prince

I don't get in2 buisness aspects cuz buisness is a joke it holds people 2 things or situations that no matter how hard u might try 2 make something happen it just dosen't work or it fails 2 fall in 2 place.
Then u fail 2 live up 2 others expectations.
It's a constriction of the 1 inside, when u take away freedom chaos ensues.
I know ur a musician so u can understand it on some level.
He's taking on record companies etc, it is a very difficult world.
Especially 2 have free creative reign in with the Capitalism going on with the big dawgs, I have been there seen it all and it's dirty dirty world.
So that being said..

I think Prince has always been ahead of the game and I will say again, bringing the future down 2 earth when u are at a creative level like P is must be a bit of an unfolding. That's why his shows have been so amazing, I just really see past all the judgments is hard 2 fully actualize all the way down 2 the person watering the lawn. Especially when u dream way outside of the box, or see things so cleary as Prince does. So getting others 2 work or be able 2 understand him must be very complicated and agrivating for him.. I'm just sayin maybe cut some slack. Take it easy and enjoy the ride is all. I started looking at the whole picture and realized he is doing the best he can, just like many a few who tried in their time... LENNON,JIMMY Etc.

I've been watching everyone get all funky on here the last year or so, just don't know what happened 2 the old org. The + has gone down the tubes, fam are mean and rude 2 1 another. I mean people where snaping a few months after Lotusflow3r opened, did'nt even give any time just endulged and said we want more.. hence no more candy. Man if it was me I would have been hurt and frustrated trying 2 give something 2 the world and know 1 is ever satisfied they gripe and moan, it's crazy. LOL I don't think I would have sent the shirts either, I don't know If it were me I would think the fans care more for the $ or the Materialistc then they do about his gift of music.

I have had 2 look at what he's gone through, I have compassion and understanding for him, if it were me I would feel used, it's like no 1's in the heart anymore. Look what happened at Paisley Park Jam and left his yard trashed, I don't know takers and givers I guess. What would u do if "fans" or people were calling the people u love horrid names, like they have on here. Why is that not addressed? What did he do? He still had a concert at the Park and opened the doors, I don't get how people can be so cold. It's just $, a piece of freaking paper ugh so much nasty energy in money look what it's doin. Lol not 2 mention it's 77 bucks I mean it's not that much, really??? For what is on there I think it's well spent. I din't even order the shirt cuz I didn't care, I figured hey I'll let him keep my out of his pocket expense, it's not much but I don't care about the "free shirt" I care about his music.
I hope 1 day love is the exchange instead of money, maybe we could all be rich then if we learned how 2 love.
I think Prince is doing the best he can. U gotta take in2 consideration where he's coming from 2 understand why he might not be able 2 get things provided how when and why..
Some people get him, I do
1 day the world will thank him for his deeds
He's a gift on this planet...
One day humanity will get it..
Just like Jimmy or Lennon or Elvis
Shall I go on 2 list any other how bout Mozart
Just sayin my
I'm seeing it as an observer that's all.
[Edited 12/15/09 1:18am]

laurarichardson said:

A little over a year ago...I was giving that exact same advice...yet...YOU were the MAIN opposer to it! If I am not mistaken you were one of those that said...flat out...that there would be something substantial...seen by now...and I would be eating my words.



Yet...here we are...December 2009...and my appetite for Prince has not increased at all ...this year!

DWZ said:

I think the problem you have is not seeing how his focus HAS changed to making bank instead of creating like he used to. I'm not saying he lacks creativity, but everything seems money driven. Because of that people are now EXPECTING the business side to follow through. As they should. If you don't like someones creative output - discuss, gripe, get over it, whatever. But if you don't like someones business model and you are a victim - you have every right to complain AND seek justice. Prince has become that guy who every time you see him he punches you in the arm (for fun...lol) and on occasion he does not. So you let your guard down, only to be punched in the arm again. After a while you just keep your guard up, or possibly stop hanging out with the guy cause you are sick of it. You really can't dog people for trying to learn from Prince's past behavior when it comes to the way he treats fans. It's not THEIR problem. It's his.
Also - he's not the only genius in the world. I know a few, and they don't behave like Prince. Leaping forward doesn't mean you have to land on your fans.

I think the problem you have is not seeing how his focus HAS changed to making bank instead of creating like he used to. I'm not saying he lacks creativity, but everything seems money driven. Because of that people are now EXPECTING the business side to follow through. As they should. If you don't like someones creative output - discuss, gripe, get over it, whatever. But if you don't like someones business model and you are a victim - you have every right to complain AND seek justice. Prince has become that guy who every time you see him he punches you in the arm (for fun...lol) and on occasion he does not. So you let your guard down, only to be punched in the arm again. After a while you just keep your guard up, or possibly stop hanging out with the guy cause you are sick of it. You really can't dog people for trying to learn from Prince's past behavior when it comes to the way he treats fans. It's not THEIR problem. It's his.
Also - he's not the only genius in the world. I know a few, and they don't behave like Prince. Leaping forward doesn't mean you have to land on your fans.

Zannaloaf said:

I'd have to agree with you Zannaloaf. Recently I accidentally erased all of the contnet I downloaded of Prince that was on my DVR with performances and interviews regarding the Lotusflow3r album. Normally I'd be having a nervous breakdown since I'm such an avid Prince collector, but surprisingly, I wasn't even all that upset! I came to the realization that my attitude for Prince is changing cause in all honesty, I'm just getting sick of all the money I've spent, time and effort I put into getting all this material from Prince that he really doesn't want us to have anymore. In my opinion, he cares more about how much money he can make off of us rather than willingly sharing his music. $1,000 art prints, $2000 picture books, $77 websites with barely any content, T-shirts with a small graphic of the lotusflow3r album cover...that doesn't seem like a person who wants to share his gift of music to me. back in the first installment of NPGMC the $100 I spent was worth every penny. He gave us the music, the videos, the interative experience that gave us a glimpse of how a fan website should be run.

Now his online ventures are a joke boasting about live streaming concerts, a string of new CD material coming straight from the vault, VIP tickets,exclusive videos, and "much, much, more" without delivering much that was implied.


It seems that every time he opens up his mouth, rather than talk about his music or performances he talks about how much money he made, how much other musicians should be getting, how record companies suck and how the world is setting us up for failure. I remember in the last Tavis smiley interview, Tavis asks Prince about a lyric in Dreamer and he quickly avoids the question and talks about some joke about people misinterpreting his lyrics. Then he proceeds to talk about conspiracy theories of chem trails and how they are brainwashing us to be corrupt, viiolent and mindless followers.

Moreover, most of the material that has been available this year have been items other than his music (T-Shirts, Pictures, Books, Ipods, artwork, etc). The irony is that most of the content available for purchase were available on other people's sites - not his own.

I will always be a fan of the music first, but as for everything else, I'm starting not to care. Coming from a Prince fan since age 7, that statement says quite allot.

Wish could draw 4 Prince.... instead it's just 4 me and his fans...

Zannaloaf said:

I'd have to agree with you Zannaloaf. Recently I accidentally erased all of the contnet I downloaded of Prince that was on my DVR with performances and interviews regarding the Lotusflow3r album. Normally I'd be having a nervous breakdown since I'm such an avid Prince collector, but surprisingly, I wasn't even all that upset! I came to the realization that my attitude for Prince is changing cause in all honesty, I'm just getting sick of all the money I've spent, time and effort I put into getting all this material from Prince that he really doesn't want us to have anymore. In my opinion, he cares more about how much money he can make off of us rather than willingly sharing his music. $1,000 art prints, $2000 picture books, $77 websites with barely any content, T-shirts with a small graphic of the lotusflow3r album cover...that doesn't seem like a person who wants to share his gift of music to me. back in the first installment of NPGMC the $100 I spent was worth every penny. He gave us the music, the videos, the interative experience that gave us a glimpse of how a fan website should be run.

Now his online ventures are a joke boasting about live streaming concerts, a string of new CD material coming straight from the vault, VIP tickets,exclusive videos, and "much, much, more" without delivering much that was implied.


It seems that every time he opens up his mouth, rather than talk about his music or performances he talks about how much money he made, how much other musicians should be getting, how record companies suck and how the world is setting us up for failure. I remember in the last Tavis smiley interview, Tavis asks Prince about a lyric in Dreamer and he quickly avoids the question and talks about some joke about people misinterpreting his lyrics. Then he proceeds to talk about conspiracy theories of chem trails and how they are brainwashing us to be corrupt, viiolent and mindless followers.

Moreover, most of the material that has been available this year have been items other than his music (T-Shirts, Pictures, Books, Ipods, artwork, etc). The irony is that most of the content available for purchase were available on other people's sites - not his own.

I will always be a fan of the music first, but as for everything else, I'm starting not to care. Coming from a Prince fan since age 7, that statement says quite allot.

Wish could draw 4 Prince.... instead it's just 4 me and his fans...

Much respect Mars, I dig what ur saying and I honor it.
I was not referring 2 the buisness side of things I was talking about the projects and the Music of the Man/Human+Being/Prince

I don't get in2 buisness aspects cuz buisness is a joke it holds people 2 things or situations that no matter how hard u might try 2 make something happen it just dosen't work or it fails 2 fall in 2 place.
Then u fail 2 live up 2 others expectations.
It's a constriction of the 1 inside, when u take away freedom chaos ensues.
I know ur a musician so u can understand it on some level.
He's taking on record companies etc, it is a very difficult world.
Especially 2 have free creative reign in with the Capitalism going on with the big dawgs, I have been there seen it all and it's dirty dirty world.
So that being said..

I think Prince has always been ahead of the game and I will say again, bringing the future down 2 earth when u are at a creative level like P is must be a bit of an unfolding. That's why his shows have been so amazing, I just really see past all the judgments is hard 2 fully actualize all the way down 2 the person watering the lawn. Especially when u dream way outside of the box, or see things so cleary as Prince does. So getting others 2 work or be able 2 understand him must be very complicated and agrivating for him.. I'm just sayin maybe cut some slack. Take it easy and enjoy the ride is all. I started looking at the whole picture and realized he is doing the best he can, just like many a few who tried in their time... LENNON,JIMMY Etc.

I've been watching everyone get all funky on here the last year or so, just don't know what happened 2 the old org. The + has gone down the tubes, fam are mean and rude 2 1 another. I mean people where snaping a few months after Lotusflow3r opened, did'nt even give any time just endulged and said we want more.. hence no more candy. Man if it was me I would have been hurt and frustrated trying 2 give something 2 the world and know 1 is ever satisfied they gripe and moan, it's crazy. LOL I don't think I would have sent the shirts either, I don't know If it were me I would think the fans care more for the $ or the Materialistc then they do about his gift of music.

I have had 2 look at what he's gone through, I have compassion and understanding for him, if it were me I would feel used, it's like no 1's in the heart anymore. Look what happened at Paisley Park Jam and left his yard trashed, I don't know takers and givers I guess. What would u do if "fans" or people were calling the people u love horrid names, like they have on here. Why is that not addressed? What did he do? He still had a concert at the Park and opened the doors, I don't get how people can be so cold. It's just $, a piece of freaking paper ugh so much nasty energy in money look what it's doin. Lol not 2 mention it's 77 bucks I mean it's not that much, really??? For what is on there I think it's well spent. I din't even order the shirt cuz I didn't care, I figured hey I'll let him keep my out of his pocket expense, it's not much but I don't care about the "free shirt" I care about his music.
I hope 1 day love is the exchange instead of money, maybe we could all be rich then if we learned how 2 love.
I think Prince is doing the best he can. U gotta take in2 consideration where he's coming from 2 understand why he might not be able 2 get things provided how when and why..
Some people get him, I do
1 day the world will thank him for his deeds
He's a gift on this planet...
One day humanity will get it..
Just like Jimmy or Lennon or Elvis
Shall I go on 2 list any other how bout Mozart
Just sayin my
I'm seeing it as an observer that's all.