Since someone asked about the guitar,can someone tell me what songs i can
hear his best drumming and piano playing on? If that makes sense!! Thanks in
advanced!!

tonyat said:

For Drums check out "I'm Yours" on the For You album. I hope its him and not Morris..

For piano, I like "How Come U Don't Call Me" "The Max" for the solos, and "Venus De Milo" is a very nice piano instrumental..

DMSR said:

Thanks!! Nebody else!!

DMSR said:

Prince played the piano on Venus De Milo? And all this time I thought it was someone else. Was it him playing the trumpet on SISIA?(sometimes it snows in april)

tonyat said:

Hi I feel that it ishis song "how come u don't call me anymore". Please take a look at prince's live purple rain vhs or dvd(1984) and he plays the purple:) out of "purple rain"with his on stage performance.
If I were u i would take a look at prince's older recordings. Since he normally used to record with the revolution and NPG and other musicans, it is sometimes hard to decipher is this prince playing this part or lisa and sheila E.Some times prince lists on the cd who is playing what on what particular song but many times it is not listed.

If I were u

I would take a listen at prince's older songs/albums/cds where u know he basically played and or recorded most ofthe stuff himself. Also looking at Prince's livein concert dvds and tapes are a good way to see his skills from a professional level sort of semi in personand u can make your own personal judgemnt about what song is the best. Iam not only saying this because i dig prince but he is really is a talented musician.Most people don't even realize that he is a good musician like for instance if i had a band i would like prince to play on my cd and in my band


I hope this helps,
Acjohns

acjohns said:

Good idea!! Thank U...will do!!

Irresistible Bitch
Tamborine


I love to hear him on drums.... bring on the TOUR !!!
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While you're listening to Venus De Milo from Parade, check out the first 3 tracks on that album. That's all Prince, it's been told that he did the drums for all 3 tracks in one continuous go.

To see him play drums, get the Sign O' The Times dvd, he gets behind the set but only for a short time.

Piano wise, there's used to be a piano medley at most of his concerts, if you can get hold of Livesexy watch that. Or listen to the One Night Alone album which is Prince on piano on all the tracks.

For piano "Venus De Milo" and The LiveSexy piano segment (The purple midget gets his Liberace on...it's a sight to see...)

Drums--"Tamborine" on the Around The World In A Day...the groove is just so mean..."Lady Cab Driver" Ditto.....

Drums/percussion:

Irresistible Bitch
Tamborine
Crystal Ball
Madhouse 8 (!)
Sexual Suicide
Glass Cutter

Piano:

Madhouse 8
Condition of the Heart
How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
One Nite Alone
One Nite Alone...Live!
When the Lights Go Down
Piano Rehearsals (1982, I think)

Prince's coolest drum moment is on the live 1985 version of "America". I'm surprised Bobby Z got back behind the kit after Prince tore it up.

I'm really surprised people mention this one again and again... it really isn't all that, IMO.

calldapplwondery83 said:

Actually it is, but opinions are like assholes.

yes, but can he play drums and piano at the same time...

Thanks everyone!! :thumbsup:but what is Livesexy?!

PurpleRein said:

YES!

tonyat said:

Livesexy is the concert video of the 1988 Lovesexy tour live in Dortmund Germany. It was released on 2 VHS videos in Europe but I don't think it was made available in the UK and it hasn't officially been put on DVD. It's hard to find these days unfortunately, as it is a fantastic show.

kookie said:

That is no trumpet, it's him bending his voice

metalorange said:

Oh...okay!! Maybe I'll get it one day....Thanks 4 ur help!!

Drums: Darling Nikki

Piano: where do i start....