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Original Chris Moon Demos So, the Legend goes that young Prince hooked up with Chris Moon, a guy who had a studio, and made some demo recordings. He then took those demo recordings around to labels and eventually got signed to Warner Bros with them.
Are these demos out there anywhere? Are they circulating? What was on the tape that Prince was shopping around? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Also, does anyone feel like photo-copying that The Vault book for me... or is there a PDF? Apparently it's never gonna be in print again... and I NEED it. |
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JudasLChrist said: So, the Legend goes that young Prince hooked up with Chris Moon, a guy who had a studio, and made some demo recordings. He then took those demo recordings around to labels and eventually got signed to Warner Bros with them.
Are these demos out there anywhere? Are they circulating? What was on the tape that Prince was shopping around? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Also, does anyone feel like photo-copying that The Vault book for me... or is there a PDF? Apparently it's never gonna be in print again... and I NEED it. Chris Moon was one of the first to discover Prince's musical talent and he was an important factor in getting his career underway. They met in 1976 when Prince came through his Moonsound studio to record material with his band, then known as Champagne. Moon had aspirations as a songwriter, having written poetry and song lyrics since he was a teenager, and after seeing Prince at work in the studio, he approached him about collaborating. In exchange for writing and playing the music, Prince would get free studio time. The deal served both well; Moon could turn his lyrics into songs and Prince was able to learn about recording techniques and develop as a songwriter and musician. Their teaming-up contributed to the breakup of Champagne and led to Prince's decision to become solo artist. Chris Moon can take some credit for his early collaboration with Prince, the famous "naughty implied sexuality" approach to songwriting, and introducing Prince to Owen Husney , who became his first manager. so the story goes only "soft and wet" became a hit for prince?  Da, Da, Da....Emancipation....Free..don't think I ain't..! London 21 Nights...Clap your hands...you know the rest..
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LondonStyle said: JudasLChrist said: So, the Legend goes that young Prince hooked up with Chris Moon, a guy who had a studio, and made some demo recordings. He then took those demo recordings around to labels and eventually got signed to Warner Bros with them.
Are these demos out there anywhere? Are they circulating? What was on the tape that Prince was shopping around? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Also, does anyone feel like photo-copying that The Vault book for me... or is there a PDF? Apparently it's never gonna be in print again... and I NEED it. Chris Moon was one of the first to discover Prince's musical talent and he was an important factor in getting his career underway. They met in 1976 when Prince came through his Moonsound studio to record material with his band, then known as Champagne. Moon had aspirations as a songwriter, having written poetry and song lyrics since he was a teenager, and after seeing Prince at work in the studio, he approached him about collaborating. In exchange for writing and playing the music, Prince would get free studio time. The deal served both well; Moon could turn his lyrics into songs and Prince was able to learn about recording techniques and develop as a songwriter and musician. Their teaming-up contributed to the breakup of Champagne and led to Prince's decision to become solo artist. Chris Moon can take some credit for his early collaboration with Prince, the famous "naughty implied sexuality" approach to songwriting, and introducing Prince to Owen Husney , who became his first manager. so the story goes only "soft and wet" became a hit for prince? Right. So, the question is what was on the Demo-tape, and is the first Prince demo in circulation? On which boot? |
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JudasLChrist said: is the first Prince demo in circulation? On which boot? "Studio Nights" (issued by the label that later became Sabotage) contains most of the earliest demos that are currently in circulation. "You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person." | |
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There were a few: Soft and Wet, Baby, and at least one other. | |
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I did hear "Soft And Wet", "Make It Through The Storm", and "WB" one night on BAI. I'm sure the diehards have them. | |
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SPYZFAN1 said: I did hear "Soft And Wet", "Make It Through The Storm", and "WB" one night on BAI. I'm sure the diehards have them.
"WB" (AKA "we can work it out") was done when he was with Owen. | |
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I know you people have more info about this so, bump. |
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