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Thread started 07/19/06 5:13am

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"In a large room with no light" appreciation thread!!!

I am officially in love with this song. I've been playing it over and over and over. It sounds like some outer space mambo funk. Don't act like i'm the only one who loves this song...
rainbow Lance is SO a bottom rolleyes rainbow
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Reply #1 posted 07/19/06 5:27am

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I think it's okay. There are dozens and dozens of better outtakes IMO. But i know i'm in the minority here. You guys on this website seem to rate it very highly indeed.
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Reply #2 posted 07/19/06 7:17am

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Reply #3 posted 07/19/06 8:52am

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Great song, and I still hope one day to see several tracks from this time period on an official release.
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Reply #4 posted 07/19/06 9:35am

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I love the creative melody and chord progression. It reminds me of something Stevie would do.
[Edited 7/19/06 9:36am]
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Reply #5 posted 07/19/06 11:48am

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In a large room w/no lights" good stuff!. biggrin
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Reply #6 posted 07/19/06 12:57pm

DiscoballStall
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I just noticed it sounds like a mix betwixt something from Parade and ATWIAD
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Reply #7 posted 07/19/06 1:05pm

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DiscoballStallion said:

I just noticed it sounds like a mix betwixt something from Parade and ATWIAD


it reminds me of 70's french movie scores

i ador it
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Reply #8 posted 07/19/06 1:36pm

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Love this song--one of my top five favorite unreleased Prince tracks.
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Reply #9 posted 07/19/06 1:38pm

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DiscoballStallion said:

I am officially in love with this song. I've been playing it over and over and over. It sounds like some outer space mambo funk. Don't act like i'm the only one who loves this song...



I havent heard it - what is this song - why have I not heard it - where can I get it - what album is it off - HELP ME!!!!! eek
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Reply #10 posted 07/19/06 10:12pm

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sextonseven said:

Love this song--one of my top five favorite unreleased Prince tracks.

I'm addicted to it! It's been in my head all day and my media player says so far i've played it 98 times since I downloaded it yesterday.
rainbow Lance is SO a bottom rolleyes rainbow
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Reply #11 posted 07/19/06 10:57pm

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music I absolutely love it music
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Reply #12 posted 07/26/06 8:18am

JediMaster

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wendyrachel said:

DiscoballStallion said:

I am officially in love with this song. I've been playing it over and over and over. It sounds like some outer space mambo funk. Don't act like i'm the only one who loves this song...



I havent heard it - what is this song - why have I not heard it - where can I get it - what album is it off - HELP ME!!!!! eek


It is an UNRELEASED song, so it isn't on any official albums. It is floating around amongst collectors, and has been featured on bootlegs. Since it IS an unreleased track, we cannot help you find it (site rules forbid it, sorry).

Hopefully, this (and other tracks from this era) will one day see the light of day.
jedi

Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9)
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Reply #13 posted 07/28/06 5:18am

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One of his better songs IMO. I'd love to hear a cleaner more polished version though. I love the sound from that period. That's when he was TRULY ahead of everyone else out there.
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Reply #14 posted 07/28/06 5:19am

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The lyrics? A-FUCKING-MAZING! The song? Merely average.
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Reply #15 posted 07/28/06 6:04am

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PurpleKnight said:

The lyrics? A-FUCKING-MAZING! The song? Merely average.

I need the lyrics explained to me. He seems to be all over the place.
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Reply #16 posted 07/28/06 12:05pm

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It is most defiantely a stroke of genious!!
If i go thru a day without hearing it, I have nightmares.
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Reply #17 posted 07/28/06 12:46pm

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I've also heard it called Welcome 2 the Rat Race. Which is the correct title?

The opening line really sets the mood...

Lana drew a picture at school today, one that made her mother cry. A picture of a woman with a dick in her hand standing next to a child with no eyes.

Then there's...

Daddy dropped a dime on his girlfriend said he didn't want to go to jail alone.

I was like WTF? Prince was really being "creative" with that one, but I do enjoy this song. Wish there was an official release/better quality version of it. I love singing the chorus.
perfection is a fallacy of the imagination...
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Reply #18 posted 07/28/06 3:12pm

NatePerk

If you can't disclose any information regarding where someone can obtained the song, then how can there be an appreciation thread? In others words, the thread is meant for those who have bootleg copies. Ridiculous!
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Reply #19 posted 07/29/06 7:24am

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NatePerk said:

If you can't disclose any information regarding where someone can obtained the song, then how can there be an appreciation thread? In others words, the thread is meant for those who have bootleg copies. Ridiculous!

Look, i'm sure u r aware of the illegal methods of obtaining music. It's clearly not necessary to state them on here @ the risk of having the site closed down. Use ur own initiative!
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Reply #20 posted 07/29/06 8:26am

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bellanoche said:

I've also heard it called Welcome 2 the Rat Race. Which is the correct title?

The opening line really sets the mood...

Lana drew a picture at school today, one that made her mother cry. A picture of a woman with a dick in her hand standing next to a child with no eyes.

Then there's...

Daddy dropped a dime on his girlfriend said he didn't want to go to jail alone.

I was like WTF? Prince was really being "creative" with that one, but I do enjoy this song. Wish there was an official release/better quality version of it. I love singing the chorus.


The correct title is "In A Large Room With No Light"
(as confirmed by Prince himself when he mentioned it's probable inclusion on
the aborted "Roadhouse Garden" album)

and that lyric isn't "A picture of a woman with a dick in her hand"
it's "A picture of a woman with a drink in her hands"
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Reply #21 posted 07/29/06 10:18am

bellanoche

BorisFishpaw said:

bellanoche said:

I've also heard it called Welcome 2 the Rat Race. Which is the correct title?

The opening line really sets the mood...

Lana drew a picture at school today, one that made her mother cry. A picture of a woman with a dick in her hand standing next to a child with no eyes.

Then there's...

Daddy dropped a dime on his girlfriend said he didn't want to go to jail alone.

I was like WTF? Prince was really being "creative" with that one, but I do enjoy this song. Wish there was an official release/better quality version of it. I love singing the chorus.


The correct title is "In A Large Room With No Light"
(as confirmed by Prince himself when he mentioned it's probable inclusion on
the aborted "Roadhouse Garden" album)

and that lyric isn't "A picture of a woman with a dick in her hand"
it's "A picture of a woman with a drink in her hands"


Thanks for the correction. I always thought "dick" was a bit much.
perfection is a fallacy of the imagination...
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Reply #22 posted 07/29/06 7:14pm

NatePerk

djenerate said:

NatePerk said:

If you can't disclose any information regarding where someone can obtained the song, then how can there be an appreciation thread? In others words, the thread is meant for those who have bootleg copies. Ridiculous!

Look, i'm sure u r aware of the illegal methods of obtaining music. It's clearly not necessary to state them on here @ the risk of having the site closed down. Use ur own initiative!


That's not the point. What's the purpose of prohibiting comments regarding methods of obtaining music, when the site indirectly encourages fans to seek illegal bootlegs and allows the business to continue? Either allow all comments to be posted or prohibited all comments. Honestly, how many of you have sought after illegal recordings as a result of comments posted on a Prince fan site?
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Reply #23 posted 07/29/06 9:16pm

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NatePerk said:

djenerate said:


Look, i'm sure u r aware of the illegal methods of obtaining music. It's clearly not necessary to state them on here @ the risk of having the site closed down. Use ur own initiative!


That's not the point. What's the purpose of prohibiting comments regarding methods of obtaining music, when the site indirectly encourages fans to seek illegal bootlegs and allows the business to continue? Either allow all comments to be posted or prohibited all comments. Honestly, how many of you have sought after illegal recordings as a result of comments posted on a Prince fan site?


That isn't quite the same. If somebody feels compelled to illegally obtain music as a result of these forums, that is their personal choice.

To use an example, a TV station can broadcast a documantary about drugs and their effects without having to supply a comprehensive list of local dealers to obtain them. Even if it does inspire somebody to want to obtain some.
The same model applies here.
If u spent half the time you have spent complaining on looking in the OBVIOUS places for this song, you would certainly be listening to it now. I had no trouble finding it.

Good luck in your search. It is a great track!
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Reply #24 posted 07/29/06 11:00pm

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UCantHavaDaMango said:

I love the creative melody and chord progression. It reminds me of something Stevie would do.



Or Wendy and Lisa .... whistling
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