If you read the Billboard article it mentions the screwdriver video being prepped and prince makes mention that he's just getting a few teasers together to get the website some attention. I wouldn't expect alot more right away.

I don't understand why you'd take out a full page ad for a web site that really isn't ready yet.

Prince has a serious money fixation... "Monetizing" your product... How many serious, well-respected artists talk about that? It degrades the art. It's as if he creates to make money. It's not really that way, but when he talks like this I think people will get that impression. It's sad that Prince seems so greedy and bitter; I doubt it's going to attract many newcomers. P

pernil said:

Prince has a serious money fixation... "Monetizing" your product... How many serious, well-respected artists talk about that? It degrades the art. It's as if he creates to make money. It's not really that way, but when he talks like this I think people will get that impression. It's sad that Prince seems so greedy and bitter; I doubt it's going to attract many newcomers. P

That might be true, except you have a whole generation of people who think there is no reason to ever pay for music.

It costs money to make music. If nobody pays for it, there won't be any of it anymore.

That said, Prince has just put out a bunch of "free" music. So I wouldn't take what he says too far. There's a place for playing free music (radio, TV, etc) and a place for selling products that support artists.

The main problem is that he TALKS about it so much and openly. It gives the impression of a shallow person and that's not really the case. Of course he should be paid for his work, but he shouldn't make that the focus on interviews. That's my main objection. P

pernil said:

Prince has a serious money fixation... "Monetizing" your product... How many serious, well-respected artists talk about that? It degrades the art. It's as if he creates to make money. It's not really that way, but when he talks like this I think people will get that impression. It's sad that Prince seems so greedy and bitter; I doubt it's going to attract many newcomers. P

Per Nilsen is that really you?

I don't think there's much evidence for it, other than his casual words (which we all know he doesn't do what he says).

When you look at how he could have monetized it and how he hasn't makes me think he is isn't really like that - or if he is he doesn't really know how to do it.

I mean, has he released any (guaranteed cash) remasters? NO. He could have made a mint doing that.

Has he got a website with paying members and items for sale? NO. As above.

Has he sold any of the songs we've had since the start of this year instead of giving them away? NO

Has he released an album lately via a newspaper deal or indie record deal? NO, again.

Has he ever really tried to promote his work? NO, again greater sales through promotion therefore guaranteed cash.

I recall the 02 gigs in London where tickets were very reasonable - £31.21.

That doesn't seem to smack of money fixation to me but more the desire to reach and to gain a wider fanbase.

If he really was money fixated he would have a site selling all his unreleased work knowing that the hardcore would pay for it. Instead, by not doing so, he's allowing the bootleggers to make a killing off his back.

So i don't actuallly think he is that money fixated - he's control fixated more. I don't think it's all about money for him, especially now that he's quoting the Bible about rich men not entering heaven. I think he genuinely has a passion for music, so he's probably just posing the question, how can artists make money from it in the digital age of the freebie? A fair question.

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pernil said:

The main problem is that he TALKS about it so much and openly. It gives the impression of a shallow person and that's not really the case. Of course he should be paid for his work, but he shouldn't make that the focus on interviews. That's my main objection. P

fair enough. It doesn't come across well with people, I agree. I suppose he wants to talk about issues and that's one he happens to know about. But it never sits well with people to hear millionaires whine about money

Someone seems to have made a truly amazing album...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/8980/thread/1359032926/last-1359054704/New+album+played+to+a+PR+company-

pernil said:

Someone seems to have made a truly amazing album...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/8980/thread/1359032926/last-1359054704/New+album+played+to+a+PR+company-

Sooooo, start a David Bowie thread? Find one that alread exists? This is nothing but bait in a thread filled with people happy about anything new from Prince.

NDRU said:

I don't understand why you'd take out a full page ad for a web site that really isn't ready yet.

We are talking about prince here, right?

NDRU said:

I don't understand why you'd take out a full page ad for a web site that really isn't ready yet.

Say wha? This is thee M.O.

This site will be gone in a year like them all

sirweasel said:

This site will be gone in a year like them all

with a name like that, I think it should be!

I wonder how much the people who own prince.com want

sirweasel said:

This site will be gone in a year like them all

Stop, you're dismantling the illusion.

Site does nothing on my new computer. How do I fit it or is it down already

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Finally!

shausler said:

Finally!

va va voom

i24u said:

Site does nothing on my new computer. How do I fit it or is it down already

Love the new energy and sound! Hope you keep it up Prince.

shausler said:

Finally!

Shausler!

i24u said:

Site does nothing on my new computer. How do I fit it or is it down already

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Not down. You might want to go back to an old computer...

Seriously, though, it is working so don't give up.

i24u said:

Site does nothing on my new computer. How do I fit it or is it down already?

The website loads. Reboot your computer and router.

Can't get it to work any any windows 8 computers. Nothing opens. Anyone else having issues using windowns 8. Works fine on windows 7 laptop

Geocities realness.

i24u said:

Site does nothing on my new computer. How do I fit it or is it down already

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Try to open it in Chrome. That works for me.

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Nice! I'm lovin' Screwdriver. I've already been rockin' Andy's CD and diggin' that too. A new live DVD? Bring it! I have high hopes for the new album. I got a feeling it will be his best work in a long time. A tour with a stop in Detroit would be icing on the cake

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