I just came back from Monte Carlo...Where I attended the most perfect concert I have ever experienced.
Prince and the band were fabulous. Extraordinaire. He sang like an angel. The Opera was the perfect jewel case for such a precious inspiration. The sound was limpid, clear like a diamond. Each note was perfectly echoed by the room, creating the most delicate yet powerfull net of vibrations. Magical is the word.
Words cannot express what impact such an atmosphere has on your soul and mind. So inspiring and so wild.Poetry could, but at this time of the night, I prefer not to try. Let alone the fact that I have nothing in common with any of the poets that would have the talent to find the words that would sound like Prince music.
The set list has already been described... you all know about it.
The second show ended with 30 people dancing around P., on stage.
Then, somebody turned the lights up. The sound couldn't be heard anymore, but the vibes were still there



Some VIPS were there: Elton John was sitting just next to me, with his husband, Prince Albert was dancing like crazy in his private balcony. probably other people, but I don't know much about that kind of stuff...didn't bother.

There was no aftershow, but P. showed up with Renato at the Jimmy'z, the supposed "place-to-be" around Monaco...actually more of a show off and tacky venue, full of russian babes wearing heels so high that even P. couldn't handle it, not to mention the fact that the dj was doing a very good job at playing all the most boring and commercial tunes that have been inflicted upon us during this last 20 years.
anyway, I went there at 2h30 cause they told me that P. played there the night before. So there I was, .... waiting.
At some point, the dj suddenly played "off the Wall", and "dance 4 me"... I jumped on the dancefloor, too happy to hear some groovy music. I was so excited about dancing, that I didn't even notice that P. had finally arrived, and was dancing a few steps away. Believe me, I don't drink alcohol, and don't do drugs. He is so tiny... like air, so delicate.... Is he desintegrating? I say that, and I am myself 1.62 and petite... so I wonder what a normal guy might feel next to him!!!
Anyway, I didn't notice him (can u imagine that, not noticing P. next to U?)
When the 2 good tracks ended and the crappy music started again, I went to my friends and told them I was leaving cause I couldn't stand the place anymore.
That's when they told me that P. had arrived, and was dancing next to me

So I walk towards his table, wawered and smiled at him. He wawered and smiled back, in a very nice manner. Believe it or not, he sounded shy...So funny, it was like saying hi to a friend, a VERY SEXY friend
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Short after that, P. got sick of the music too. He walked to the dj's cabine and asked him to play some funky stuff. That's how, thanks to P., I could dance again, and so was he!I was dancing next to him., couldn't believe it.
He was with a female friend, kept it quiet and cool, mingling with the rest of the people (well, the 4 cats who endured the dj's performance up to that point). 2 bodygards were watching, but nothing to worry about.
I was more molested by drunken guys than P. by a crazy weirdo.

Good things don't last. Dj went back to his bad habits... and everybody sat down. As P. was passing by my friend, she asked him if he could do something about the music. He took her gently by the hand and went with her to ask a change of sound again... They should have that guy. He had no clue.

Thank to him, the music got better, but it was late, and soon after P. disappeared... like he arrived...discretly.
During the evening, I also could congratulate Renato and have a chat with him at the bar. He has a warm personality and sounds very gentle, interested in what you say.Amongst other things, we shared our opinion about MOnaco.He confessed that he didn't enjoy the place so much... I must say that I personnaly got sick of it after one day. My head was spinning, too many yellow ferrari driving around and around and around, yachts sailing up&down... What a circus. Renato also me that they had some technical problems during the first show, but that the second show had been a wonderfull experience. It was indeed.



I know it was a privilege to attend such an event. Unique. Just wanted to share...
Sorry for my broken english... difficult at this time of the night, with only 3 hours of sleep

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[Edited 8/14/09 19:10pm]

FINAL TRACKLIST

01. The love we make
02. Shhh
03. Little red corvette
04. Somewhere here on Earth
05. Crimson & Clover
06. She spoke 2 me
07. I love u but i don't trust u anymore
08. Dreamer
09. The beautiful ones
10. Nothing compares to you

encore
11. All the critics love u in Monaco
12. Purple Rain

SHOW started: 20:00
finished: 21:43


FINAL SETLIST 2nd Show

01. The Dance (Instrumental)
02. Joy In Repetition
03. Shhh
04. Little Red Corvette
05. Power Fantastic
06. Stratus
07. All Shook Up
08. Peach (aborted)
09. Spanish Castle Magic
10. When You Were Mine
11. The Long And Winding Road
12. The Love We Make
13. Controversy

Encores:

14. I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore
15. Dreamer

Started @ 23:08
Ended @ 00:48

There was no aftershow, but P. showed up with Renato at the Jimmy'z, the supposed "place-to-be" around Monaco...

anyway, I went there at 2h30 cause they told me that P. played there the night before.

Thank you very much for the report. I was waiting for a more detailed report that didn't involve just the setlists. You're so lucky to have encountered Prince personally. I see Elton John is becoming quite the Prince fan. What did this woman look like that he was dancing with. I'm ssuming it wasn't Bria. Prince really gets around with the ladies.

great story - thx 4 sharing!!

cannot find any information about playing prince at jimmy's the night before - who can give any details??