This was done before Prince's passing, so he must have seen it. I wonder what were his thoughts about it. I apologize, in advance, if this has been shared here before. Thoughts???

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Carniegie Hall , I was there,,,Funny story, i was climbing over some seats and the usher said Sir, this isn't Barlcays or Madison Sq garden this is Carniegie Hall and we dont do that here,,

lwr001 said:

Carniegie Hall , I was there,,,Funny story, i was climbing over some seats and the usher said Sir, this isn't Barlcays or Madison Sq garden this is Carniegie Hall and we dont do that here,,

Thanks for sharing, lwr001. I had no idea this took place at Carnegie Hall!!

FlyOnTheWall said:

lwr001 said:

Carniegie Hall , I was there,,,Funny story, i was climbing over some seats and the usher said Sir, this isn't Barlcays or Madison Sq garden this is Carniegie Hall and we dont do that here,,

Thanks for sharing, lwr001. I had no idea this took place at Carnegie Hall!!

No the video wasn't Carniegie Hall. That was the Tribute 2 Prince music: the Roots as the House band /Wendy Melvoin on Guitar... many guests. Susannah St Paul Eric Leeds etc and many other doing renditions of Prince's music. It was a good show

This video you posted was at the City Winery, they did a few other shows

OldFriends4Sale said:

FlyOnTheWall said:

Thanks for sharing, lwr001. I had no idea this took place at Carnegie Hall!!

No the video wasn't Carniegie Hall. That was the Tribute 2 Prince music: the Roots as the House band /Wendy Melvoin on Guitar... many guests. Susannah St Paul Eric Leeds etc and many other doing renditions of Prince's music. It was a good show

This video you posted was at the City Winery, they did a few other shows

Thanks, OldFriends4Sale!! I was wondering about that discrepancy. Surprisingly, the sound is much better at the City Winery than at the vaunted Carnegie Hall. Be that as it may, Bilal is a BEAST. Few can cover Prince with such aplomb.

FlyOnTheWall said:

lwr001 said:

Carniegie Hall , I was there,,,Funny story, i was climbing over some seats and the usher said Sir, this isn't Barlcays or Madison Sq garden this is Carniegie Hall and we dont do that here,,

Thanks for sharing, lwr001. I had no idea this took place at Carnegie Hall!!

No the video wasn't Carniegie Hall. That was the Tribute 2 Prince music: the Roots as the House band /Wendy Melvoin on Guitar... many guests. Susannah St Paul Eric Leeds etc and many other doing renditions of Prince's music. It was a good show

This video you posted was at the City Winery, they did a few other shows

Uh.... that was terrible.

lwr001 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Thanks for sharing, lwr001. I had no idea this took place at Carnegie Hall!!

No the video wasn't Carniegie Hall. That was the Tribute 2 Prince music: the Roots as the House band /Wendy Melvoin on Guitar... many guests. Susannah St Paul Eric Leeds etc and many other doing renditions of Prince's music. It was a good show

This video you posted was at the City Winery, they did a few other shows

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you right , i totally forgot aboyut the city winery sshows,, the guy who thows those tributes at CH owns city winery

lwr001 said:

lwr001 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

No the video wasn't Carniegie Hall. That was the Tribute 2 Prince music: the Roots as the House band /Wendy Melvoin on Guitar... many guests. Susannah St Paul Eric Leeds etc and many other doing renditions of Prince's music. It was a good show

This video you posted was at the City Winery, they did a few other shows

[Edited 9/6/16 6:32am]

you right , i totally forgot aboyut the city winery sshows,, the guy who thows those tributes at CH owns city winery

I thought there was some connection. Thanks.

no. just...no.

The Roots are the worst. I get that they were doing an interpretation, but just in general, they ride Prince's dick too much all while not having anything comparitively great of their own. It's embarassing.

funksterr said:

The Roots are the worst. I get that they were doing an interpretation, but just in general, they ride Prince's dick too much all while not having anything comparitively great of their own. It's embarassing.

I get that they are great musicians, have a history, and want to make something interesting. But their last album sounded more like it was GarageBand samples, and clips of stuff they found on Vine.

I don't know who came up w/ the "Sister" arrangement, but it needs to stop.

There's a fine line between original and shit.

TrivialPursuit said:

funksterr said:

The Roots are the worst. I get that they were doing an interpretation, but just in general, they ride Prince's dick too much all while not having anything comparitively great of their own. It's embarassing.

I get that they are great musicians, have a history, and want to make something interesting. But their last album sounded more like it was GarageBand samples, and clips of stuff they found on Vine.

I don't know who came up w/ the "Sister" arrangement, but it needs to stop.

There's a fine line between original and shit.

Nobody can do it like Prince, that's for sure. I think this arrangement is intense. I like it.

FlyOnTheWall said:

TrivialPursuit said:

I get that they are great musicians, have a history, and want to make something interesting. But their last album sounded more like it was GarageBand samples, and clips of stuff they found on Vine.

I don't know who came up w/ the "Sister" arrangement, but it needs to stop.

There's a fine line between original and shit.

Nobody can do it like Prince, that's for sure. I think this arrangement is intense. I like it.

And don't forget that Wendy was part of this ensemble.

FlyOnTheWall said:

And don't forget that Wendy was part of this ensemble.

That doesn't mean she had anything to do with all that. Even she looked disinterested in it.

TrivialPursuit said:

FlyOnTheWall said:

And don't forget that Wendy was part of this ensemble.

That doesn't mean she had anything to do with all that. Even she looked disinterested in it.

Wendy always looks that way.

FlyOnTheWall said:

TrivialPursuit said:

I get that they are great musicians, have a history, and want to make something interesting. But their last album sounded more like it was GarageBand samples, and clips of stuff they found on Vine.

I don't know who came up w/ the "Sister" arrangement, but it needs to stop.

There's a fine line between original and shit.

Nobody can do it like Prince, that's for sure. I think this arrangement is intense. I like it.

I love it, I like the Carnegie Hall one better, it was hot

rusty1 said:

The roots should do prince tribute shows with Bilal.. He has a good voice & has got those screams down pat

I could not agree more!!!! I would love to see them do a Prince tribute album. Bilal's voice is nothing short of exquisite, very Prince-esque

i remember the carniegie event wondefully,,,some kids were singing raspberry beret and a guy in the audience shouted, Prince, come save us" Also, folks were blown aqway with several things, ,Eric leeds horn plating , Oliver Lieber wasnt fucking around on that guitar and paul peterson annihilated that bass

TrivialPursuit said:

funksterr said:

The Roots are the worst. I get that they were doing an interpretation, but just in general, they ride Prince's dick too much all while not having anything comparitively great of their own. It's embarassing.

I get that they are great musicians, have a history, and want to make something interesting. But their last album sounded more like it was GarageBand samples, and clips of stuff they found on Vine.

I don't know who came up w/ the "Sister" arrangement, but it needs to stop.

There's a fine line between original and shit.

PREACH! It's like watching male groupies. I always got the impression Prince tolerated The Roots and Bilal. They are great musicians but Prince's music speaks for itself and there is no need for a tribute album-especially when Prince said it clear as day that he doesn't care for male vocalists.

bashraka said:

TrivialPursuit said:

I get that they are great musicians, have a history, and want to make something interesting. But their last album sounded more like it was GarageBand samples, and clips of stuff they found on Vine.

I don't know who came up w/ the "Sister" arrangement, but it needs to stop.

There's a fine line between original and shit.

PREACH! It's like watching male groupies. I always got the impression Prince tolerated The Roots and Bilal. They are great musicians but Prince's music speaks for itself and there is no need for a tribute album-especially when Prince said it clear as day that he doesn't care for male vocalists.

To each his/her own. That's the beauty of life. I wish Prince were still here. Have a wonderful evening!

FlyOnTheWall said:

bashraka said:

PREACH! It's like watching male groupies. I always got the impression Prince tolerated The Roots and Bilal. They are great musicians but Prince's music speaks for itself and there is no need for a tribute album-especially when Prince said it clear as day that he doesn't care for male vocalists.

Okay, but just know, folks are STILL reeling over Bilal's debut album, 1st Born Second. This article says it ALL. Bottom line: Fresh off his stint as guest lead vocalist for The Revolution, Bilal is more relevant than ever.

THE REVISIT: BILAL’S â€... SECOND’

"Bilal has been heralded for lending his vocals to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly in 2015, but the closing track on First Born Second is more relevant today, 15 years later, than ever. Speaking tothe status of Black Americans in this country, Bilal digs into a rawness that only he can deliver. The psychedelic instrumentation literally emulates the state of insanity many of us are finding ourselves in after months of seeing ourselves killed by police on loop. I couldn’t think of a better way to end this incredible album.

Bilal’s career over the last 15 years has taken him all over the world and his fans across the musical landscape. We’ve loved. We’ve been fed up. We’ve been feenin’. We’ve felt loss. Bilal’s music was there for all of it and served as the perfect score. Read More...

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No.

Genesia said:

No.

Just because you love Prince, as do we all, doesn't mean you have to heap crap on other artists. Now, do try to enjoy the remainder of your evening, as will I.

FlyOnTheWall said:

Genesia said:

FlyOnTheWall said:

Just because you love Prince, as do we all, doesn't mean you have to heap crap on other artists. Now, do try to enjoy the remainder of your evening, as will I.

All I said was "no." I'm not sure how that qualifies as "heaping crap" on anyone. But then, I've seen no evidence that you possess a sense of proportion. Or sense, in general.

Okay. Thanks for your input. BTW: I love your tag line.

FlyOnTheWall said:

Genesia said:

No.

Just because you love Prince, as do we all, doesn't mean you have to heap crap on other artists. Now, do try to enjoy the remainder of your evening, as will I.

BBWWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

How does "no" equal to "heat crap on other artists"? God forbid someone not kiss everyone's ass that even looked at Prince in the last 20 years.

TrivialPursuit said:

FlyOnTheWall said:

Just because you love Prince, as do we all, doesn't mean you have to heap crap on other artists. Now, do try to enjoy the remainder of your evening, as will I.

BBWWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

How does "no" equal to "heat crap on other artists"? God forbid someone not kiss everyone's ass that even looked at Prince in the last 20 years.

Hey, TP!!! I've missed you, boo!!