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Reply #30 posted 07/17/05 1:32am

PurpleKnight

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blusapphire said:

PurpleKnight said:

I really don't like pretty much any extended versions of songs.

They always (mostly) just ramble on and on long after the song's made its point sufficiently.


lol

sorry, had to laugh. great words used.


Uhhh, okay. Should I have said it like this?

"i dont like no extended versions. they go on forever after the song sounded good already like it was on mtv."
The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.

"You still wanna take me to prison...just because I won't trade humanity for patriotism."
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Reply #31 posted 07/17/05 1:42am

blusapphire

PurpleKnight said:

blusapphire said:



lol

sorry, had to laugh. great words used.


Uhhh, okay. Should I have said it like this?

"i dont like no extended versions. they go on forever after the song sounded good already like it was on mtv."


No, i meant you really used great words to describe it.
I was laughing at the genius.

U know how that can go. something right and funny?
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Reply #32 posted 07/17/05 1:44am

PurpleKnight

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blusapphire said:

PurpleKnight said:



Uhhh, okay. Should I have said it like this?

"i dont like no extended versions. they go on forever after the song sounded good already like it was on mtv."


No, i meant you really used great words to describe it.
I was laughing at the genius.

U know how that can go. something right and funny?


shrug Okay. Thanks I guess.
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Reply #33 posted 07/17/05 11:12am

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I can't believe you guys would shorten any of P's tracks. Even Cloreen Bacon Skin is that length for a reason, people.
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Reply #34 posted 07/17/05 2:53pm

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newpowergeneration said:

I can't believe you guys would shorten any of P's tracks. Even Cloreen Bacon Skin is that length for a reason, people.


That doesn't mean it's a good reason...
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Reply #35 posted 07/17/05 9:41pm

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I'm surprised no one has mentioned Crystal Ball. I really like this song and it never reels too long for me, but I know others must feel differently.
Don't hurt me, I'm a newb. I'm supposed to be stupid.
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Reply #36 posted 07/17/05 10:37pm

blusapphire

newpowergeneration said:

I can't believe you guys would shorten any of P's tracks. Even Cloreen Bacon Skin is that length for a reason, people.


The musicianship is wonderful to these songs, but this doesn't always mean it's going to be listened to on every occation because you're most likely spacing out. lol

Eliminate the spacing out by eliminating time length.
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Reply #37 posted 07/19/05 6:32am

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newpowergeneration said:

I can't believe you guys would shorten any of P's tracks. Even Cloreen Bacon Skin is that length for a reason, people.


Does that mean that you like the long songs?
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Reply #38 posted 07/19/05 6:36am

Heiress

blusapphire said:

This was inspired by the songs that are too short thread.

In my opinion....

Temptation
Sometimes It Snows In April
Thunder
and
*sometimes*
Purple Rain

are too long.

It doesn't mean I don't like them, just throughout these songs I find myself spacing out and not really listening to it.
I like them though. smile



sacrilege!
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Reply #39 posted 07/19/05 3:21pm

blusapphire

Heiress said:

blusapphire said:

This was inspired by the songs that are too short thread.

In my opinion....

Temptation
Sometimes It Snows In April
Thunder
and
*sometimes*
Purple Rain

are too long.

It doesn't mean I don't like them, just throughout these songs I find myself spacing out and not really listening to it.
I like them though. smile



sacrilege!


darn those big words lol
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Reply #40 posted 07/19/05 3:22pm

blusapphire

Heiress said:

blusapphire said:

This was inspired by the songs that are too short thread.

In my opinion....

Temptation
Sometimes It Snows In April
Thunder
and
*sometimes*
Purple Rain

are too long.

It doesn't mean I don't like them, just throughout these songs I find myself spacing out and not really listening to it.
I like them though. smile



sacrilege!


just looked it up...MEANIE! lol
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Reply #41 posted 07/19/05 10:38pm

mestizo5000

Clooren Bacon Skin definitely! I do wish that Prince would release a CD of all the 80s extended versions...i.e. Alexa De Paris, Love or Money, I Wish U Heaven, Mountains, America, Paisley Park and etc.
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Reply #42 posted 07/20/05 1:39am

RealMusician

newpowergeneration said:

I can't believe you guys would shorten any of P's tracks. Even Cloreen Bacon Skin is that length for a reason, people.


You're right!

We must assume that all the songs are supposed to be exactly as long as they are.
After all, he wrote them! The only opinion we're entitled to is really whether we like it or not.

Prince doesn't make music to please you and me - he makes music to express himself!
We have to accept that.
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Reply #43 posted 07/20/05 1:51am

Krystal666

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funkii said:

Cheek said:



brick


Sorry! I'd got to do it! lol


YES..do it!
but dont hurt her
she seems a very coool person


hug I know it is a controversial choice but I guess I always think of that stupid little dance they do together in the video and that kinda runnied it for me! boxed DAMN U MTV!
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Reply #44 posted 07/20/05 1:57am

RealMusician

I mean, really...let's say you called him up on the phone:

"Hey Prince, I think that "Crystal Ball" tune is a little bit too long, isn't it?"

What do you think he would say?

"Oh, I'm sorry! You don't like it? Listen, I could take out the bass and drum solos, and maybe shorten the intro a little bit...perhaps I could get it down to six minutes, would that be OK for you? I'll start working on it right away! You just give me your address, and I can send you a CD-R tomorrow, ok? I just wanna you make you happy, you know..."

or maybe

"Oops...you're right! I made a terrible mistake! I didn't realize the tapes were still rolling... It was only supposed to be three minutes! It shouldn't have been on the record, I don't know how it could happen... This is embarrassing. I'm so sorry!"
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Reply #45 posted 07/20/05 6:47am

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Cheek said:

Krystal666 said:

When doves Cry. That extra part always bothered me at the end...I thought the length was just perfect on the Hits/B-sides.


brick


Thank you!
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"Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack
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Reply #46 posted 07/20/05 6:50am

prodigalfan

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Krystal666 said:

funkii said:



YES..do it!
but dont hurt her
she seems a very coool person


hug I know it is a controversial choice but I guess I always think of that stupid little dance they do together in the video and that kinda runnied it for me! boxed DAMN U MTV!


You better hide, talking about WDC. I love that song. I am thinking it is my all time fave Prince tune.
"Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack
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Reply #47 posted 07/20/05 6:58am

BananaCologne

dawntreader said:

AsianBomb777 said:

Joint 2 Joint


you must be crazy.

that joint should be at least twice as long!


Agreed!

The War, Crystal Ball & I Would Die 4 U ('US Remix') are fine as they are thanku very much.

Handclaps knows there is one song however that drives me nutzoid.

I dare not mention it's name for fear of convolsions.

*shudders*
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Reply #48 posted 07/20/05 7:48am

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BananaCologne said:

dawntreader said:



you must be crazy.

that joint should be at least twice as long!


Agreed!

The War, Crystal Ball & I Would Die 4 U ('US Remix') are fine as they are thanku very much.

Handclaps knows there is one song however that drives me nutzoid.

I dare not mention it's name for fear of convolsions.

*shudders*



'Nana... I can't see you... can you lend me some sunglasses?? cool


No, wait... come back! smile
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Reply #49 posted 07/20/05 8:43am

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You're all sick.

SICK!

Crystal Ball?
Thunder?
I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man?
COME???

Where the hell is Anxy to ban you all? evil
CHICKENS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO DO COCAINE, SILKY HEN.
The Normal Whores Club
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Reply #50 posted 07/20/05 8:43am

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onenitealone said:

BananaCologne said:



Agreed!

The War, Crystal Ball & I Would Die 4 U ('US Remix') are fine as they are thanku very much.

Handclaps knows there is one song however that drives me nutzoid.

I dare not mention it's name for fear of convolsions.

*shudders*



'Nana... I can't see you... can you lend me some sunglasses?? cool


No, wait... come back! smile


Ask Billy if you can borrow his. giggle

boxed
CHICKENS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO DO COCAINE, SILKY HEN.
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Reply #51 posted 07/20/05 8:52am

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FunkMistress said:

onenitealone said:




'Nana... I can't see you... can you lend me some sunglasses?? cool


No, wait... come back! smile


Ask Billy if you can borrow his. giggle

boxed



I think 'Nana killed him. confused
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Reply #52 posted 07/20/05 9:42am

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Krystal666 said:

When doves Cry. That extra part always bothered me at the end...I thought the length was just perfect on the Hits/B-sides.

nod I get what you mean. Especially at the end of the music video. He's just there standing with the revolution singing for too long.
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Reply #53 posted 07/20/05 9:56am

FunkMistress

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roddiekay said:

Krystal666 said:

When doves Cry. That extra part always bothered me at the end...I thought the length was just perfect on the Hits/B-sides.

nod I get what you mean. Especially at the end of the music video. He's just there standing with the revolution singing for too long.
[Edited 7/20/05 9:43am]


"extra part"? disbelief You all heard the edited version first. The full-length (gloriously sexy) version is the original. Ya both need to...

'Begone!' Banner

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Reply #54 posted 07/20/05 10:29am

BananaCologne

FunkMistress said:

onenitealone said:



'Nana... I can't see you... can you lend me some sunglasses?? cool

No, wait... come back! smile



Ask Billy if you can borrow his. giggle

boxed


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Reply #55 posted 07/20/05 8:35pm

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FunkMistress said:

onenitealone said:




'Nana... I can't see you... can you lend me some sunglasses?? cool


No, wait... come back! smile


Ask Billy if you can borrow his. giggle

boxed


Forgot about the "Billy's Sunglasses" song. Got a version of that song that lasts for like a half hour! omfg
RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you.
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Reply #56 posted 07/20/05 9:06pm

ALLMACK

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In This Bed I Scream
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Reply #57 posted 07/20/05 10:22pm

blusapphire

Some of you are clearly getting worked up because we're admitting that some of Prince's songs are too long for our own particular taste.
For my part, it doesn't mean I hate the songs at all (hopefully you didn't think that), we're all just being honest here.
I would never tell Prince himself that he should make a song shorter for me! And that's not what we're (or at least I'm) saying.
Each song of his songs of his that I think is long are brilliant nonetheless, but there's nothing wrong with sharing opinions.

and I think it's WRONG to tell someone else they're WRONG about they're own opinion. lol

u catch my drift right? biggrin
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Reply #58 posted 07/21/05 1:26am

Krystal666

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FunkMistress said:

roddiekay said:


nod I get what you mean. Especially at the end of the music video. He's just there standing with the revolution singing for too long.
[Edited 7/20/05 9:43am]


"extra part"? disbelief You all heard the edited version first. The full-length (gloriously sexy) version is the original. Ya both need to...

'Begone!' Banner



nod This is actually true. I guess I got to used to hearing the edited version on the radio while growning up.
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Reply #59 posted 07/21/05 1:41am

BananaCologne

psychodelicide said:

FunkMistress said:



Ask Billy if you can borrow his. giggle

boxed


Forgot about the "Billy's Sunglasses" song. Got a version of that song that lasts for like a half hour! omfg


Lucky you - i've got one that lasts just under an hour mad
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