My nephew has an English class project on "mystifying tones" in art, literature, and music. He is supposed to find a song, piece of artwork, and short story that convey a mystifying tone. My sister called me for an idea on music since she knows I know all of Prince's songs.

The tone should be mystifying in rhythm, speed, or texture. Any ideas?

mystify--to puzzle, perplex, confuse, befuddle, elude, surprise, bewilder

I was thinking about "If I Was Your Girlfriend" since its lyrics often confuse some persons. However, not sure how that fits into the rhythm, speed, or texture.

How about Prince's "There's Others Here with Us". Few songs are as mystifying as that one.

What about "Starfish and Coffee" or "Strange Relationship"?

What are the lyrics to "There's Others Here With Us"?

Hmm, what about Computer Blue or Temptation? They might fit the description.

err...title track to the rainbow children?
tamborine (maybe a bit racey...)
dorothy parker
sign o the times
joy in repition?

Old Friends 4 Sale, Power Fantastic, Crystal Ball, Something in the Water may be good choices...
[This message was edited Sun May 5 18:40:35 PDT 2002 by Moonbeam]

The Question Of U, Doves, Kiss.

Ballad Of Dorothy Parker. Everything about it.

Beautiful Strange

I Wonder U

Had U.

all of lovesexy

Around The World In A Day and Temptation (especially the end)

Hell, the fact that he ever thought Tick Tick Bang was worth recording is mystifying to me.

hell... Digital Garden of course

"The tone should be mystifying in rhythm, speed, or texture.
mystify--to puzzle, perplex, confuse, befuddle, elude, surprise, bewilder "

right?

jtgillia said:

OH YEAH! That is one spooky ass song, but I like it.

psychodelicide said:

What song is this?

salaciousV said:

The song "There's Others Here With Us" is an outtake, rumored to have been written during the "Parade" era (1985ish).

psychodelicide said:

What album is that song on?

I'd vote for Sex In The Summer, based on the sound of the heartbeat of Prince's unborn son.

loosekiss said:

Not really sure what album it is on, since that is a song that was never officially released. But I'll bet someone from the org will have that information. Anyone?