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Thread started 09/21/04 7:45am

lopez568

Prince IS a genius

I have only been a Prince fan for about a year, but already i own most of his albums, and something i've come to understand is that Prince really is like no other artist, because all of his songs are very individual and each has a seperate story to tell. This may not sound like anything new to someone else, but I realised that all the other artisits i listen to have at least reproduced something similar in two or more songs, but with Prince I have never noticed that. With such a vast collection of songs and a career spanning 25 years it's amazing that he's managed to create something new and exciting on every song.

One year ago I couldn't stand the man because I wasn't open minded and couldn't look beyond his past image. Now I think he is a genius.
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Reply #1 posted 09/21/04 8:24am

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lopez568 said:

I have only been a Prince fan for about a year, but already i own most of his albums, and something i've come to understand is that Prince really is like no other artist, because all of his songs are very individual and each has a seperate story to tell. This may not sound like anything new to someone else, but I realised that all the other artisits i listen to have at least reproduced something similar in two or more songs, but with Prince I have never noticed that. With such a vast collection of songs and a career spanning 25 years it's amazing that he's managed to create something new and exciting on every song.

One year ago I couldn't stand the man because I wasn't open minded and couldn't look beyond his past image. Now I think he is a genius.

there is no problem whit his past image,no problem at all!
He is a genius for sure, we all orgs know that.
Congratulations on your Prince discover.
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Reply #2 posted 09/21/04 8:28am

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lopez568 said:

I have only been a Prince fan for about a year, but already i own most of his albums, and something i've come to understand is that Prince really is like no other artist, because all of his songs are very individual and each has a seperate story to tell. This may not sound like anything new to someone else, but I realised that all the other artisits i listen to have at least reproduced something similar in two or more songs, but with Prince I have never noticed that. With such a vast collection of songs and a career spanning 25 years it's amazing that he's managed to create something new and exciting on every song.

One year ago I couldn't stand the man because I wasn't open minded and couldn't look beyond his past image. Now I think he is a genius.


Welcome to the purple side.

What about his "past image" bothered you? Actually, which of his many past images bothered you? biggrin
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Reply #3 posted 09/21/04 8:35am

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Thanx, it's not just one of his past images, I just remember hating the man, if anyone asked me anything about him I didn't know anything 'cus I didn't give him a chance. I just had a view in my mind that he was an arrogant, self-obsessed womaniser. But then when I heard that he's changed, I gave him a chance. And how glad I was. Plus when I was younger I was an MJ fan so I was very biased, I thought everything Prince did was an imitation of MJ.
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Reply #4 posted 09/21/04 8:38am

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Reply #5 posted 09/21/04 8:43am

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lopez568 said:

Thanx, it's not just one of his past images, I just remember hating the man, if anyone asked me anything about him I didn't know anything 'cus I didn't give him a chance. I just had a view in my mind that he was an arrogant, self-obsessed womaniser. But then when I heard that he's changed, I gave him a chance. And how glad I was. Plus when I was younger I was an MJ fan so I was very biased, I thought everything Prince did was an imitation of MJ.


Hmm. Interesting that you gave his music a chance when you heard that his behavior had supposedly changed. I wonder how you'll feel about a lot of his past work. But have fun - in my opinion, you have an entire amazing universe to explore in his body of work, and it's one hell of a ride. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Don't be fazed by the hazing you'll get here (and you will get it biggrin ) - keep visiting and let us know how your Prince-journey is going. This is the best place to get any questions answered, by our scary panel of experts. Just make sure you have your thick skin on. thumbs up!
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Reply #6 posted 09/21/04 8:47am

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without a doubt prince is and always would be a genius.his musical style ,theatrics,guitar playing and anthics is out of this world.nothing compares to this maverick of our time.i see nothing wrong in any of the images prince has potrayed to the world.every image of this musical idol all adds up to his mystique and his everlasying allure.prince sure rules!
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Reply #7 posted 09/21/04 8:53am

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yes.....yes.....Welcome 2 the Dawn!!!.....u have now accessed the Beautiful Experience!!.....please enjoy your ride!!!
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Reply #8 posted 09/21/04 9:34am

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well....good 4 u!!!!! EXTREMELY good!!! his music is like nothing else.....in the 1st period,when i started 2 listen 2 his albums,there was nothing else 4 me 2 listen 2.....the first 4-5 years were "ONLY PRINCE" years.....consider that i was about 11 when it all began...(now i'm 22)... wink .....then i opened my mind 2 other stuff too....but HE's still #1 in my heart!!!!!.... wink.....IMHO,I think that if it wasn't 4 him i would not be so open minded about music!!! thumbs up!
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Reply #9 posted 09/21/04 1:28pm

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eklektika7 said:

well....good 4 u!!!!! EXTREMELY good!!! his music is like nothing else.....in the 1st period,when i started 2 listen 2 his albums,there was nothing else 4 me 2 listen 2.....the first 4-5 years were "ONLY PRINCE" years.....consider that i was about 11 when it all began...(now i'm 22)... wink .....then i opened my mind 2 other stuff too....but HE's still #1 in my heart!!!!!.... wink.....IMHO,I think that if it wasn't 4 him i would not be so open minded about music!!! thumbs up!


Very well put!! My Prince experience started very similar to yours, however I was around 17/18 when I got into him (seeing him in 1997 on the JOTY Tour sealed the deal). I'm 26 now and I cannot get enough of his genius. Prince opened my eyes to a wide array of musical genres, styles, ideas and moods. Moreover, he spoke to my beliefs about women, the rejection of hyper-masculinity and self definition. Prince's music has been my gateway to the appreciation of greats like Sly, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Miles, Coltrane, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin etc. Prince's diverse musical output greatly increased my appreciation for all forms of music and it caused me to seek out his influences. cool
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Reply #10 posted 09/21/04 10:36pm

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lopez568 said:

I have only been a Prince fan for about a year, but already i own most of his albums, and something i've come to understand is that Prince really is like no other artist, because all of his songs are very individual and each has a seperate story to tell. This may not sound like anything new to someone else, but I realised that all the other artisits i listen to have at least reproduced something similar in two or more songs, but with Prince I have never noticed that. With such a vast collection of songs and a career spanning 25 years it's amazing that he's managed to create something new and exciting on every song.

One year ago I couldn't stand the man because I wasn't open minded and couldn't look beyond his past image. Now I think he is a genius.



I envy you for having so many things to find out about Prince! WELCOME to our purple gang! hug
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Reply #11 posted 09/22/04 7:35am

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Reply #12 posted 09/23/04 9:29am

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DorothyParker... ... hug.... thumbs up!
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Reply #13 posted 09/23/04 9:35am

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Aww, welcome!
feel free to obsess as you wish
You've got a lot to learn
If you will, so will I
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Reply #14 posted 09/23/04 10:09am

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Amen! dove
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Reply #15 posted 09/23/04 12:35pm

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eklektika7 said:

DorothyParker... ... hug.... thumbs up!

Thanx, it's always good to find another Prince appreciator with a similar experience. touched
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