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Printablepald1 said: FunkMistress said: But this is still just another loser thread whining about it. 
Next! Nothing says 'loser' more than a person branding herself 'funkmistress.' Shudder to think what your daily life is like. Although she doesn't need me 4 this.. Check yourself. 1st of all, if U can't dig the name "FunkMistress", there's something in your water that does not compute. Secondly, she is one of the few "voices" of reason and truth, here on the ORG. Point 3: The Mistress is anything BUT a "loser", and says nothing 2 indicate so. 4: The new song is dope. I dig it. Last point: Prince has NEVER "lost his touch", nor his sense of melody. "He's a musician's musician..." | |
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pald1 said: FunkMistress said: 
Where is the honest criticism of the song promised in your thread title? I'd love to read it. Predictably, you obviously have no idea what the word, 'honest' means. How is this so predictable, when FunkMistress is 1 of the most straight-up, tell it like it is "members" of the ORG? What is PAINFULLY obvious is your blatant ignorance. [Edited 10/11/06 14:48pm] "He's a musician's musician..." | |
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pald1 said: wonder505 said: I understand and respect your opinion regarding the song, but I don't understand why you would compare someone like Prince with a 30 year legacy to John Mayer, who's kind of getting started in a way. i don't get that. You're thinking broad strokes and I know it hurts. By generally comparing one against the other, it's pretty obvious that Prince, with all his history, is in different (higher) league. So, let's narrow the comparison a bit. If I'm allowed to compare recent albums, it's my opinion that (as a Prince fan, even), Mayer's CONTINUUM blows the shit out of 3121 in terms of melodies. This coming from someone who is relatively new at the songwriting game too. Ergo...new Prince, cemented with the release of this new song - just can't get a decent melody off the ground right now. I think what they are saying is that you can't compare someone who's starting out with new fresh ideas with someone who's been going for 28 years. Put it this way, will Jon Mayer still be putting out quality stuff in 20 years time or will he too have started to use less strong melodies? Debatable. Rather than unfairly comparing current albums, Continuum is Mayer's 6th album, right? So compare that to Prince's 6th album - which happens to be Purple Rain. Does Continuum blow Purple Rain out of the water? Hmmm, I think not. | |
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its ok. and that sums up the last few years ov released stuff.
personally i like it wen he gets quirky, like hes used that noise u get wen a pop up info bar cums up on ure pc screen thats clever 2 me. he did sumthin simlar with "my computer" on emancipation 2. but like people r sayin a lot L8ly, average joe on the street dont care bout that joe just wants a song that will make him feel gud and make him wana dance, and this song wont do that so joe wont b runnin down the recastow 2 buy it! i agree with the notion that hes lost is abilaty or hunger 2 write melodies 2, the man sure knows how 2 put a funky groove 2gether or do a face meltin guitar solo but its bin ages since i had the hairs stand up on the back ov my neck from his melodies. until then i sit an listen wantingly as ever. ;0) "OOOH I can't hold it, OOOH it's gettin all ova me!" | |
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Giovanni777 said: pald1 said: Nothing says 'loser' more than a person branding herself 'funkmistress.' Shudder to think what your daily life is like. Although she doesn't need me 4 this.. Check yourself. 1st of all, if U can't dig the name "FunkMistress", there's something in your water that does not compute. Secondly, she is one of the few "voices" of reason and truth, here on the ORG. Point 3: The Mistress is anything BUT a "loser", and says nothing 2 indicate so. 4: The new song is dope. I dig it. Last point: Prince has NEVER "lost his touch", nor his sense of melody. Like, thats your opinion, maaan. Also, with words like "Dope" and "Dig," are you expecting to be taken seriously? | |
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metalorange said: pald1 said: You're thinking broad strokes and I know it hurts. By generally comparing one against the other, it's pretty obvious that Prince, with all his history, is in different (higher) league. So, let's narrow the comparison a bit. If I'm allowed to compare recent albums, it's my opinion that (as a Prince fan, even), Mayer's CONTINUUM blows the shit out of 3121 in terms of melodies. This coming from someone who is relatively new at the songwriting game too. Ergo...new Prince, cemented with the release of this new song - just can't get a decent melody off the ground right now. I think what they are saying is that you can't compare someone who's starting out with new fresh ideas with someone who's been going for 28 years. Put it this way, will Jon Mayer still be putting out quality stuff in 20 years time or will he too have started to use less strong melodies? Debatable. Rather than unfairly comparing current albums, Continuum is Mayer's 6th album, right? So compare that to Prince's 6th album - which happens to be Purple Rain. Does Continuum blow Purple Rain out of the water? Hmmm, I think not. I take your point but I think you're starting to take the comparison's too literally. Plus, I'm really trying to see how Prince stand's today. Bring in albums like PURPLE RAIN and this thing will never stop. | |
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pald1 said: wonder505 said: I understand and respect your opinion regarding the song, but I don't understand why you would compare someone like Prince with a 30 year legacy to John Mayer, who's kind of getting started in a way. i don't get that. You're thinking broad strokes and I know it hurts. By generally comparing one against the other, it's pretty obvious that Prince, with all his history, is in different (higher) league. So, let's narrow the comparison a bit. If I'm allowed to compare recent albums, it's my opinion that (as a Prince fan, even), Mayer's CONTINUUM blows the shit out of 3121 in terms of melodies. This coming from someone who is relatively new at the songwriting game too. Ergo...new Prince, cemented with the release of this new song - just can't get a decent melody off the ground right now. ----- It's your opinion but I wonder if it is due to some of the 3121 songs being RnB oriented. All of the songs on 3121 have great melodies and have stuck in my head since May. I am not saying John is not good. He is but, he has got a long way to go to be at P's level and you don't how many great songe with melodies P has sitting around. | |
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metalorange said: BlackandRising said: JESUS CHRIST man! Watch the trailer online...if you can't figure out the theme of the movie, you shouldn't be on the internet. It's very obvious taht the song was written with the movie in mind. The melody, the words...it's pretty simple. I think that it will definitely be a favorite of people who go to watch the movie. Maybe, to appease some of you, he should have done something like "Bob George" and sung about shooting all the penguins with a laser after telling them to put on that new wig he bought them. I think it's a weak song, apart from it being about a 'song of the heart' I doubt very much the film makers imposed restrictions on Prince as to what it should sound like, and in that sense there's no reason why he couldn't have done a perkier song and the film-makers would have still accomodated him because he's Prince. Or he could have done a far more classier slow song. Let's face it, this song is no 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' or 'Hakuna Matata'! It's supposed to be the first single off the soundtrack and I think that it will just bomb like all Prince's recent singles, it hasn't even got the 'grab you by the throat-ness' of Black Sweat and that did terribly. lol You're funny! | |
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I just wish I could hear the song.  Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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it sounds emancipation-y to me, bit like courtin time | |
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I really like the song  *B glad that U are free. Free 2 change your mind. Free 2 go most anywhere anytime.* | |
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