Riz1music said:

cheers, trouble is though that despite the fact that I crticise him he's turned me into a total live music snob!. i.e. i am often disappointed when I go to a live gig and actually 'hear' what's wrong with the sound[drums too loud, rythm guitar lacking imagination, useless backing vocals and much more!]. He really is a one off!.

funkyhead said:

I know what you mean. I haven't been to a concert yet (hopefully someday), but his live performances that I've seen are a lot more exciting than hearing them on disc. Although listening to "Raspberry Beret" (just to give an example) always puts a smile on my face no matter how I listen to it.

oneradyear said:

Maybe... (of course, the guy's got tons of successful music stars treating him like a GOD). I think the main thing he's done for his fans is to make them feel worthy, regardless of what other people think. That was the case for me in highschool.

I took on not wearing a watch and haven't since.....hmmm that's funny I don't remember the year.

SynthiaRose said:






I agree with you 100% on this.

His fearlessness made him truly awesome. Someone or something must have scared him when he was at a low point in his life because he's just not the same since he got the fear of god in him.

I hope that one day he will make a full recovery.

There's so much I could put here but I just don't have that kind of time. The short and sweet of it is...

Prince taught me to be ME! An individual free spirit with a whole lot of style and a passionate love for real music!

For the millionth time...thanks Prince!

Oh wow. He is such a great influence. I'd like to thank Prince for being such a positve role model. I know that sounds corny but alot of people, expecially in the public eye are very shallow and negative and it can be hard to trust in happiness and peace if that is all your mind is bombarded with.

What I like about Prince is how he has grown. I know he didn't have the best life growing up but look at the person he is today...someone who really accepts life's frustrations and setbacks with grace and is focused on the bigger picture in life. He is truly a sixth sense living person as opposed to a five sense living person who lives in fear, frustration and anxiety and who look to unhealthy or shallow things to provide them with solice.

Ever since getting back into his music again I've naturally become more attracted to postive experiences, people, lifestyle and it has changed my mind and happiness so much. I credit him with showing me that the person you once were or whatever your past was you doesn't have to let it define you for the rest of your life. You really create your own reality and if you surround yourself with postivity and optimism and love you will get it back.

Whenever I feel misunderstood, alienated or trapped in my life I just put on an uplifting song that reafirms to me that life will be ok and just having trust in my beliefs will keep me at peace.

Since becoming a fan again I really can say that he sent my on a journey to rediscover the happy, greatful loving person I used to be.

Thanks Prince for your music and words!

Krystal666 said:

well said

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

Thank u! Yes I look at the world differently now that I recognize that my spirit needs attention and nourishment just like my body and mind. It all works together for total well being. I don't look to others for validation anymore really. It really feels liberating to know that happiness can come from inside you and not in external things. I can't really describe it but when I was twenty I wanted this kind of peace but didn't know how to find it..not I knew all the time that I was neglecting the inside of myself.

Krystal666 said:

Now that I think about, Prince does make me feel a little truer to myself when I listen to his music.
And I mean why not? I open my heart to his music with every listen and I look at the aspect of music differently than I did before. When I was a little confused about my feelings towards Prince and his music over the past few days, I told myself a few things about how to really listen to music.
I take it apart a little, listen to it a few times and see how I can relate/connect to it. Prince helps me connect to music better, but a lot more so with his music. I listen to it a few more time to see how I really feel about it and sometimes, I do it for kicks cuz I love the song so much.

When it comes to Prince's albums, I try to look at them in pieces. I figure out which songs I like by giving them the same time he gave to writing/perfecting them. But I'm also trying to look at them as a whole. I don't do that with other artists. Prince sets everything up just right the way he sees it and I try to see what he's trying to get across.
This week, I've been back and forth between Musicology and 3121. In Musicology, the overall message is clear, about spreading a message of what true music is about and Reflection ties it up very nicely. 3121 is a completely different story because it has a lot of variety. I don't know what the overall message is yet, but all I know is that it puts a smile on my face and I really feel like I connect with it (and Prince thru it).

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

That is amazing. So cool to actually think about how someone listens to music. I'm sure Prince loves to have a fans such as yourself that respect and love his music so much. His music allows me to fantasize and think about what is important and it's ok to be a deep, sensitive person.

I mean I don't know if he is really like that...but I don't need to know who the real Prince is...the person he portays is who I base my role model on and the type of person I would like to be more like. I kinda don't want to meet him because I really like that deep, knowledgeable person in those songs and his music gives me the reassurance that it is ok to just be who I am and if others don't understand you or like you than they just haven't woken up yet. I wish I could meet more sixth sensory people...sometimes I can feel quite alienated. Immature negative people just drain my energy..and I know in life you have to deal with people you don't want to but damn it seems like they are EVERYWHERE!

Ok sorry for getting off on that tangent but yes his music just makes me feel something! Which I like!! His music is very deep and has a great message and people can look at it from many different angles. His songs are not meaningless pop songs. I'm sure Prince knows he has touched many people's lives with his music and is greatful for that and knows that that is his ultimate reward.

Krystal666 said:

Aww, thanx for saying that. It's crazy how sometimes I feel like I really connect with Prince fans (in cases like this) when we discuss him as a person. I can definitely live w/o ever meeting him, but I'll always dream of the chance.

He definitely puts a whole spin on things and the fact he has a 6th sense about certain things... actually, it's contagious. He looks at things from so many different angles that I find myself doing the same. Ever since I jumped into this world of his, I definitely feel like a different person when I listen to his music and talk about him. It'd be something if I could take that and use the same principles in everyday life... maybe that can be a goal.

Prince has often said that he feels like there's another person inside him. I sometimes feel that way myself, but it's more like I have a few different personalities. Prince helps me get in touch with a certain part of myself that I'm not sure I can name. My creativity has blossomed thanx to him, allowing me think outside the box with my poetry. I'm usually a shy, reserved person that isn't involved with a lot of things, but Prince helps me get outside of that especially when I talk about him and his music. I'm unafraid to go all the way, saying whatever comes to mind (but then again, my mom probably got sick of me bringing Prince up every five minutes over spring break).

Today was an example of one of those influencetial "Prince"-like days. I felt like somewhere along the line of listening to Musicology yesterday, I lost my connection with him towards the end. I woke up feeling miserable about it and when the music of Purple Rain came to mind, I got overly confused and a little depressed... its dizzying when I'm dealing with so many aspects of his music at once. Then I got "Beautiful, Loved & Blessed" in my head and I felt like he was singing it to me and I felt better. I jumped back into 3121 and the album put a smile on my face because I felt that connection between us was finally back.

I take a lot to account when I listen to his music. As important as it is that it sounds good, it has to have Prince's personality in it, and its important that I connect with it (and/or) Prince thru it. That just makes the experience more enjoyable and more worthwhile.

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

Wow. Prince touches many people through his songs..don't feel like you are the only one. There is nothing wrong with that. Human beings need to feel connected to one another and I think this message board bringing people closer together through the love of this one man is amazing and heart warming. Prince is a very self aware person and I have no doubt that he thinks of these things while making his career choices. Such as shelving the Black Album for Lovesexy because he knows he is connected to all of us with ears. That is what I love about him that you know he has a dark angry side that is very powerful but knows the reprocussions of staying there.

because of him appreciate true sexiness seriously tho

babooshleeky said:

Yes there is a real difference between true sexiness and artifical sexiness.

Krystal666 said:

Hell yeah, there is!

Prince = True, Pure, Genuine, 100% Sexiness!

Justin Timberflake = Fake, Fraudulent, Artificial, Wannna Be Sexiness!

Big difference! Huge! Enormous! Gigantic!

Krystal666 said:

I doubt I'm the only one who connects with him the same way I do... perhaps in different ways. But you're right, it's neat how his music connects all of us together like this. A lot of people have agreed with my comments and see what I see, so I know I'm not alone in the way I think. I couldn't be more fine with that. I love being a part of this so much. I had no idea how much fun I'd have talking about Prince every single day. Now that I'm listening to his albums now, I feel like I've gotten so much closer to everyone here... and I also feel closer to Prince himself because of it.

At first, it was overwhelming having all of this music at my disposal and it was chaos for a while. I then thought that Prince will help me get back on my feet again and help me find a way through the chaos to make things slow down and make sense for me. That's exactly what he did today with 3121. Boy, there's no end to his awesomeness.

The courage to express my feelings.

SynthiaRose said:

I could not say it better. This is exactly how I feel. I grew up more than sheltered, but a Jehovah's Witness. He changed my religion. I spoke in depth about it, but the thread was locked. Funny how we can talk about Prince's "bulge." Speak of all the dirty lyrics. But a thread about religion gets locked.

Prince truly made me change my sexual behaviour

NoImage --

I just read your two related threads due to this post.
I love this comment:

Noimageatall said:

I'll post here in case others want to see:
http://www.prince.org/msg...sg_4434502
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SynthiaRose said:

PS- I love Chad and Josey's HERO too.

to just let go and not worry about structure I suppose...

Noimageatall said:

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I think what is one of the most important things in life is to be able to find peace within. If being a Jehovah's witness gives him that peace and makes him a better man, one who is more humble and caring, good for him. I'm so sorry "noimageatall" was brought up in a cultish group. I firmly believe that one should always question authority and that it is absolutely vital to think for your own self. Cults and religious nuts can and have helped in making this world extremely dangerous.

Now, not one prince fan here has admitted to converting to JW because of him (unless I missed it). But people have admitted to having more of an appreciation for the Divine. Personally, I would really find living to be incredibly difficult if I didn't believe in a higher power. Having a hero that believes in God helps sometimes.

Also, to judge someone for what they believe in, especially if we don't know about the beliefs very well, and even more if we don't actually know the person, is kinda borderline prejudiced... I'm not a Jehovah's witness, and I disagree with a lot of what they believe in, but I appreciate some of Prince's changes, like how he doesn't swear in his songs anymore, and like how he doesn't sing about sex as much as he used to. I wouldn't mind putting on his recent music while taking care of my nephew. Of course, I would never throw away my copies of songs like "Horny Toad" or "Horny Pony" or "Violet The Organ Grinder", I still think they are funky. Anyway, I hope I haven't made any enemies... Peace (and don't be too wild)!
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I think you all will like this one. I just discovered this and find it extremely interesting.

Another thing Prince has done for me is make me believe more in fate and sponanteoity.

Sure, I did believe that fate existed b4 Prince, but he made me more of a believer in it. Everything happens for a reason and sometimes you just can't force something to happen. Prince doesn't force himself to write music, it comes to him and he works on it until it resonates and feels right.

I still have a lot of music of his to get through, but I do have a lot in front of me already. It can be confusing sometimes, but I find myself slowly adjusting to doing things his way. Sponanteoity plays a huge role in which songs I play. It comes to me subconsciously and if I'm near my CD player or computer, I put the song/album in to listen to it. There are some days when I wake up with a certain song in my head, but can't get to my CD player until later in the day. By that time, another song takes its place and I end up playing it instead. That's how fate plays a role in this.

I strongly believe that Prince has come to me for a reason. Right now, I'll go with the belief that he wants me to experience true music the way it should be. The fact I dreamt about standing in line for Trenton Prince concert b4 the SuperBowl means that he came to me for a reason. I've yet to figure out what that truly is, but until then, I'll follow my subconscious instincts and listen to Prince's music as spontaneously as it comes to mind. Perhaps there's a listen in all this that he wants to teach me.

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

Yes, I do like it... I feel the same in many ways, but I won't go into it, at the risk of sounding 'kookier' than I might sound already...

Riz1music said:

Go on ahead with it, you can't do much worse than me,

oh, I've got another.

More than anything,

again and again

just thinking about Prince as a person challenges me to reach beyond my understanding of certain things (like fate)... and I think about how to be more at peace with myself like him.