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Does prince recycle? I try not to repeat myself. It's the hardest thing in the world to do --- there are only so many notes one human being can master. . - Prince (found on contactmusic.com)
Im sure Ive come across instances where he does repeat himself for instance in his lyrics I keep hearing talk of 'the best that Ive ever had', or butterscotch' or 'chains of gold' etc. And Im certain I have read threads where people have suggested Prince has reused music from some of his songs. So, does he recycle his own stuff, and give examples chaps... Oh Princey if your free for a couple of hours...If you aint busy for the next 7 years...Lets Pretend were married, and go all night.. | |
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bex23 said: I try not to repeat myself. It's the hardest thing in the world to do --- there are only so many notes one human being can master. . - Prince (found on contactmusic.com)
Im sure Ive come across instances where he does repeat himself for instance in his lyrics I keep hearing talk of 'the best that Ive ever had', or butterscotch' or 'chains of gold' etc. And Im certain I have read threads where people have suggested Prince has reused music from some of his songs. So, does he recycle his own stuff, and give examples chaps...  @your thread titleOne minute they want peace……
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I don't know if he recycles, but yes he cycles:
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JOYJOY said: bex23 said: I try not to repeat myself. It's the hardest thing in the world to do --- there are only so many notes one human being can master. . - Prince (found on contactmusic.com)
Im sure Ive come across instances where he does repeat himself for instance in his lyrics I keep hearing talk of 'the best that Ive ever had', or butterscotch' or 'chains of gold' etc. And Im certain I have read threads where people have suggested Prince has reused music from some of his songs. So, does he recycle his own stuff, and give examples chaps... @your thread title
Now I'm curious, though. Does he? Somehow I think he tosses the plastic, paper and glass in with everything else, but it would be nice to think that he does. Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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anon said: JOYJOY said: @your thread title
Now I'm curious, though. Does he? Somehow I think he tosses the plastic, paper and glass in with everything else, but it would be nice to think that he does. Ha you guys are crazy...we can turn it into an environmental issue if you want...so Prince cares about Planet Earth well does he recycle thats what I wanna know  Oh Princey if your free for a couple of hours...If you aint busy for the next 7 years...Lets Pretend were married, and go all night.. | |
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anon said: JOYJOY said: @your thread title
Now I'm curious, though. Does he? Somehow I think he tosses the plastic, paper and glass in with everything else, but it would be nice to think that he does. 
But, to answer the question, he most certainly does - not just with scales, chords and arrangements, but lyrically as well. However, its not always just down to "recycling", some of these are motifs, a signature, something with which the artist can be readily identified. His prevalant use of the colour purple is the most obvious example, along with lots of other colours. His fondness for numbers. His trademark, high-pitched "Oww-uh-wah". Just a few examples of Prince using the same motifs for artistic identity. ...we have only scratched the surface of what the mind can do...
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bex23 said: I try not to repeat myself. It's the hardest thing in the world to do --- there are only so many notes one human being can master. . - Prince (found on contactmusic.com)
Im sure Ive come across instances where he does repeat himself for instance in his lyrics I keep hearing talk of 'the best that Ive ever had', or butterscotch' or 'chains of gold' etc. And Im certain I have read threads where people have suggested Prince has reused music from some of his songs. So, does he recycle his own stuff, and give examples chaps... all the time. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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"tell me prince, do you....recycle?"  and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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IstenSzek said:
"tell me prince, do you....recycle?"  |
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HamsterHuey said: IstenSzek said:
"tell me prince, do you....recycle?"  and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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IstenSzek said:
"tell me prince, do you....recycle?" 
It's just too hard..I don't have the time! BTW...I was thinking Serial Mom when I first saw this title. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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superspaceboy said: IstenSzek said:
"tell me prince, do you....recycle?"
It's just too hard..I don't have the time! and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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bex23 said: I try not to repeat myself. It's the hardest thing in the world to do --- there are only so many notes one human being can master. . - Prince (found on contactmusic.com)
Im sure Ive come across instances where he does repeat himself for instance in his lyrics I keep hearing talk of 'the best that Ive ever had', or butterscotch' or 'chains of gold' etc. And Im certain I have read threads where people have suggested Prince has reused music from some of his songs. So, does he recycle his own stuff, and give examples chaps... he sings about the dawn quite a bit and living 4 luv | |
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As I opened this, "Big Fun" came on ("Get freak, let the head bob"), which is a good example. Jam of the Year was used a couple times too. And "Dance on the Funk" in a few places.
And the singles for New Power Generation, Cream, Gett Off, Glam Slam, and Alphabet St. all had different songs based on the originals. The hook from Just as Long as We're Together became the riff in The Glamorous Life. Tons more, but I can't think of anymore right now. | |
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