Whether the complaints are valid or not, I know it's not unusual for Prince to repeat songs when he does multiple shows in one day, so I'm not surprised it happened this weekend. That said, just in general, I'm happy to see that he IS mixing up his usual set list and throwing in some lesser-played material. I hope it's a trend that continues, and he keeps throwing some random rare gems in his shows.

Well, after the triple-show event in L.A this year
I would agree that it IS kind of a disappointment to
see him repeating that many tracks within a single
evening.


When did P do THAT before with both shows announced
and sold in advance even, Anxiety?!

To my mind, Udo made some valid statements indeed,
and it had been reported before that the original
plans were including a third show, touching different
grounds, style-wise, so why take such a remarkable
step backwards here? Too bad that with P you'll
just never know.

potser said:

Very insightful remarks to counter my statements.
You have no business with my life, I was actually there.

Ok, I'm on the train back to the airport. I'm the man with the yellow stripe across my eyes-you see me? Anyway, show one was a dream set list. He played really beautiful, intricate versions of new and old stuff. The stage was spaced out and with such a small band, you could hear every note that was played. As he said: 'when you have this band, you don't need a big band'. It was great to hear obscurities and the elixer tunes. The only issue was the repetition in the 2 sets-you have enough tunes man-sort it out! Overall, a fantastic night.

X

udo said:

Dear Udo,

I was there as well, both concerts (were you the sadly looking guy with the earplugs in?), and although short I had the time of my life. I saw a genius at work. One of his best concerts ever at least form the one I saw. And you are right, you can say whatever you want and I actually liked some songs to be heared for the 2nd time. Wish he had done empty room twice.
So just keep nagging. I never react yo you hinest and negative posts, adn sometimes I fgeel you are very right, and this time you were ruining my morning after

sleep safe,

Ok, I'm on the train back to the airport. I'm the man with the yellow stripe across my eyes-you see me? Anyway, show one was a dream set list. He played really beautiful, intricate versions of new and old stuff. The stage was spaced out and with such a small band, you could hear every note that was played. As he said: 'when you have this band, you don't need a big band'. It was great to hear obscurities and the elixer tunes. The only issue was the repetition in the 2 sets-you have enough tunes man-sort it out! Overall, a fantastic night.

X

This weekend has just made it to my top Prince performances of all time!

Whether the complaints are valid or not,

xenon said:

I agree - possibly Prince's best performance, musically, that I've seen, but not due to show length and doubling up songs... Not a complaint, tho, just an observation

Not everyone had a great time.
The whole situation sucked quite a bit.
The first show was good, especially the main part.

Prince failed to communicate he was recording a DVD, with us as his too much paying audience, so during the 2nd show fans were pissed with the songs played twice.
Prince was unhappy with these songs from show #1. (perfection...)
He changed the setlist of the 2nd show on the spot but failed to make up to the fans in the first row.

Prince needs a manager: Prince needs to widen his perspective. Prince needs to communicate. Prince needs to be less selfish. (why record a DVD and be #1 at the bank?

udo said:

The fact of you being there doesn't lessen the validity of my observation that all you do is whine and complaine. Getting laid once in a while or smoking a joint are not bad suggestions.

Ok, I'm on the train back to the airport. I'm the man with the yellow stripe across my eyes-you see me? Anyway, show one was a dream set list. He played really beautiful, intricate versions of new and old stuff. The stage was spaced out and with such a small band, you could hear every note that was played. As he said: 'when you have this band, you don't need a big band'. It was great to hear obscurities and the elixer tunes. The only issue was the repetition in the 2 sets-you have enough tunes man-sort it out! Overall, a fantastic night.

X

udo said:

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Did you expect P to give you a phone call concerning the filming?

Prince fans from across Europe converged on Montreux for two shows by the American musician whose rare appearance on the continent stretched well into Sunday morning.

Singer Prince returns to his hotel holding an umbrella after the first of his two shows

The 51-year-old star closed the two-week Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival with a mix of old hits including "Little Red Corvette," "Peach" and "Purple Rain" and fresh titles such as "Elixir" from his new album with singer Bria Valente.

Wearing a bright red suit, geometric gold necklace, and red and white platform shoes, the artist appeared on stage with his red guitar, bathed in his trademark purple light.

"Montreux, thank you," Prince said, as he blew a kiss to the crowd before kicking off an encore with "Insatiable."

Some 8,000 tickets for his two back-to-back concerts, priced up to $480 (294 pounds) each, sold out in a record eight minutes when his only European booking this summer was announced just days after the death of Michael Jackson.

Prince performed a jazzy version of the song "In a Large Room With No Light" for both shows in Montreux, which organizers praised as a "groovy mix of soul, jazz and funk."

Changing into a metallic grey outfit, he closed the second show with "Purple Rain," a chart-topper marking its 25th year.

John Blackwell (drums), Rhonda Smith (bass) and Renato Net and Morris Hayes (both on keyboards) accompanied Prince at Stravinski Auditorium.

"LOVE OF EUROPE"

Claude Nobs, founder of the festival in its 43rd annual edition, told fans cheering in vain for a second encore: "The jazz set he created here tonight has never been performed elsewhere."

Prince made his only other appearance at the legendary jazz festival along Lake Geneva two years ago, showing up at 3 a.m. to jam with his band at a free cafe.

Smith, his Canadian bassist and vocalist, said that the 2007 experience had convinced Prince to accept the return booking.

"It's the love of the European public. He had a great time last time. There is a lot of respect, a relaxing feel and a very high artistic level," Smith told the Swiss daily Le Matin.

"It's like nowhere else," she said.

"This was a very different show," said Patrick O'Keeffe, from Ireland. "He rarely plays with just three band members, normally it is much bigger band with brass and horns and sax."

Alessandro Rossi drove from Italy to catch the Grammy- and Academy- winner from Minneapolis. Rossi, in a purple t-shirt with "Prince" on the back, said: "Prince is always number one."

Whether the complaints are valid or not, I know it's not unusual for Prince to repeat songs when he does multiple shows in one day, so I'm not surprised it happened this weekend. That said, just in general, I'm happy to see that he IS mixing up his usual set list and throwing in some lesser-played material. I hope it's a trend that continues, and he keeps throwing some random rare gems in his shows.

And did I hear right during All The Critics (excellent stomping version!) "My body don't want to quit, I gotta get another hip"?

when eye lay my hands on u sounded phenomenal. did he change the lyrics?
i heard some parts that are not in the original.