So I've been mentioning the generalized credits on the album in a few threads. There R credits there 4 people who aren't even on the album. My theory is that since we know 30 or so songs were recorded, and only 10 made the cut, that he decided 2 credit everyone involved in all 30 songs. The lack of a tracklisting supports this theory... The cover was sent 2 print before the final tracklisting was decided upon. Prince has a very distinctive feel on Piano, Bass, Drums, and obviously, Guitar, so listen hard children.

Soooo...

Who do U think played what on each song?

Here's my take, based on my very qualified ears and some inside info:

"Planet Earth" (very sure about this one)
Drums - Michael Bland
Bass - Sonny T
Piano, Guitar, and all other instruments - Prince

"Guitar" - (very sure about this one)
Drums - Michael Bland
Bass - Sonny T
Guitar, and all other instruments - Prince

"Somewhere Here on Earth" - (very sure about Piano, Keys, Trumpet)
Drums - Prince
Bass - Prince
Piano, Keys - Prince
Trumpet - Christian Scott

"The 1 U Wanna C" (quite sure about this one)
Drums - Prince
Bass - Prince (most definitely)
Electric Guitar - Prince
Keys - Prince
Acoustic Guitar - Wendy
Additional Keys - Lisa

"Future Baby Mama" - (this is a no-brainer)
All instruments - Prince

"Mr Goodnight" -
(not 2 sure, but it sounds like all Prince)

"All the Midnights in the World" - (pretty sure)
All instruments - Prince (piano definitely)

"Chelsea Rodgers" - (pretty sure)
Drums - Prince (definitely)
Bass - Prince (possibly Josh)
Keys - 2 low in the mix 2 tell.
Percussion - Prince or Sheila (sounds more like Prince)
Horns - we know this

"Lion of Judah" - (somewhat sure)
All instruments - Prince

"Resolution" - (quite sure about this)
Drums - Prince
Bass - Prince
Electric Guitar - Prince
Acoustic Guitar - Wendy
Keys - Lisa

Anyone else?

Peace.

~G

I have been wondering this too. I do not believe Michael plays on Guitar. the part does not totally fit Michael. It is too straight forward without any interesting "tricks" thrown in.

no wendy/lisa on Lion of Judah? hmmmm

chickenman said:

Michael & Sonny R on Drums and Bass on "Guitar".

That has been confirmed.

skywalker said:

Yes, but that could have been Prince's humour.

This one I can't confirm, but it has a prominent acoustic guitar part mixed in, and she is only credited with acoustic guitar and mandolin.

skywalker said:

He wasnt talking to Wendy, he was talking to the crowd

jaynoonan said:

I just don't hear any acoustic guitar on "Lion of Judah".

If you're wondering about the heavily chorused, clean guitar part... that's clearly electric guitar.

I think the rhythm section on the entire album is Josh and Cora Dunham except for "Guitar" (Michael B & Sonny T).
And I don't think it's Prince playing piano and keys on "Somewhere here on earth" but Renato Neto.

Giovanni777 said:

good question, really...but I do not know who is on the horns in chelsea rodgers that is the one thing I wanted to be sure of and u did not put it

Christaro said:

That is what I was thinking too....I love that part of the song..Renato's Piano is

babooshleeky said:

Yes, he's an amazing player. The best piano player he ever had in my opinion.

yea i'm with you guys on SHOE. thats a renato solo for SURE.

Christaro said:

everlasting has already stated lisa on appears on one song...and wendy on five (rhythm and acoustic guitar). since he gets info directly from the girls camp i'd assume thats a reliable statement.

sosgemini said:

So ask him specifically which songs.

piepie1976 said:

People. That is Prince on Piano.

The light handed, but sharp attack. Angular approach... semi staccato... That's all the way Prince.

sosgemini said:

Is this 5 songs that were recorded during the project's timespan, which were around 30 songs, or 5 songs from the album?
[Edited 8/10/07 13:49pm]

Where was it confirmed that Sonny Thompson and Michael Bland play on the first two tracks? Anyone know when they were recorded?

As I said, I don't have a source from the W&L side, so I'm not sure... I was thinking just acoustic guitar.

But if she played some electric, then certainly I would add the clean, but heavily chorused rhythm guitar in "Lions of Judah". U could then POSSIBLY add "All the Midnights in the World", but that's it, making four.

Wall said:

They did.

Someone who was there told me.
(one of the 2 mentioned)

Sowhat said:

oh hell to the no!!!

he posted those comments here...next time you see him, ask.

Giovanni777 said:

don't know..ask everlastingnow.

sosgemini said:

cool. will do.

piepie1976 said:

I am just wondering why he decided not to have proper credits or track titles on the CD.

Given the industry is all about who gets the right "credit" can he get away with this?

LilCub said:

Please re-read my original post 4 my theory, which is the only reason I can think of.

sosgemini said:

You're no fun....I was trying to be lazy and have you do the work for me...

The only thing I think might be different is the backing vocals on Mr Goodnight. It sounds like Marva King and possibly the name in the credits I didn't recognise - Shia something?! Haven't got a copy in front of me.

I think FBM also has some female backing vocals, again possibly Marva King.

Also interested in the 30 songs recorded statement, which thread discusses this? And do we know the selection criteria/theory? A lot of people have said how schizophrenic the album sounds, I wonder if a loss of nerve led to the New Power Soul era NPG/Revolution feel to the album?

Giovanni777 said:

....So there are 20 other songs worse than "All the Midnights in the world" and "Mr. Goodnight" .....