porfyrivrohi said:

THANK YOU!!! That was the best response yet!!!
But some don't or will not get it..soo it is beating a dead horse...

Someone posted on here once that most orgers have some fantasy album playing in their heads of what they'd love to hear from Prince. The flaw in that is we all have different fantasy albums playing in our heads and Prince can't craft one Cd to please us all. Maybe in trying to mix it up and be more eclectic he's alienated some of us in the process. I've always felt the music was a gift because he's is under no contractual obligation to drop another CD at a given date. He could stop tomorrow and take up basket weaving and never play again. The fact that despite his disillusionment with the industry that he still loves making music is great. Plenty of artists before him got screwed over and then immediately hung it up and got out of the business. Prince loves making music and HonestMan13 loves to listen to it.

I think you paint him as too much of a victim of the music industry but I feel where you are coming from.
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Well, some of the people that the koolaid drinkers like to refer to as "haters" are gay men and could care less about who a woman loves so that arguement holds no water. And it's not that we want Prince for ourselves either because he's more fish than we are and is more a role model rather than someone we desire (although, I have been known to bulldag from time to time ). But anyway, it's just people voicing their honest opinion and others can't stand to hear it because it doesn't make Prince seem like he's God.

As for "haters", you are a "hater" yourself when you hate the "hater" so join the club and go find a Prince track that you don't like and bash it.
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HonestMan13 said:

I agree...

LuneCerise said:

Sounds like your debating....

"should I stay or should I go".....

I am personally BORED wit the fans that R BORED

HonestMan13 said:

Thank God he has given out PLENTY of music for everyone to pick and choose what the ideal soundtrack of their lives should be and keep them happy! Consider that some other artists are regarded as legends and semi-gods with a career consisting of ONE album! (Sex Pistols anyone?)

amorbella said:

LOL! You reminded me of an old greek song that goes like this:
"If you want to leave, leave
if you want to cry, cry
just stop whining
I can't tolerate this!"

porfyrivrohi said:

amorbella said:

Not really, but thanks for playing.

blackguitaristz said:

From what I read from u, U came on strong like u do from time 2 time. I want 2 know why u brought up Jimi Hendrix and challenging others 2 come over 2 Non-Prince voicing their opinion like that’s suppose 2 scare someone. It’s ok 4 the thread starter 2 express his feelings, like Militan said what’s the purpose of making threads like these.
I truly understand why Militan and Purplecam challenged your feedback. Maybe u need 2 go back and read your comments again and don’t try and change your tune when someone line up against u

Below is your quote:

It's like realising a friend has gradually changed, and you no longer connect. It's sad. I get it.
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his systematic dismantling of the fanbase over the last 12 years seems to be working beautifully.

SCARLETTPUZY said:

gravity said:

gravity, that little cartoon thing that u have going on...what is THAT supposed to be? All everybody has been saying on here is that it's their right to be able to express their opinion. I find it curious that out of everybody's post on this thread, u highlight Jennifer's to put your little emoticons on. Is she not entitled to her opinion? I see that u acknowledged that u understood her post and all...I was just wondering what the little cartoon thing was supposed to represent?
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pennylover said:[quote]

blackguitaristz said:

I don't need to go back and re-read anything that I posted. I know EXACTLY what my words are. I never changed my tune in ANYTHING that I posted on this thread. The post that you highlighted of mine is a poor example to use because it doesn't support shit that you're saying. Militant nor P.C. "challenged" anything I stated. Obviously you didn't see or more likely, chose NOT to acknowledge where Militant agreed with what I stated. He also still gave another side to it all, which I also agreed with and had EARLIER established in my post to HonestMan13 where I clearly stated that if it was something I wasn't interested in, or bored with, I would bounce. In purplecam's case, he simply stressed that he didn't understand where the author of the thread was coming from. So what? Neither one "challenged" anything I posted because there was NOTHING to challenge. Them giving their opinion is hardly challenging me. Nor did anybody "line up" against me. But thanx for copying my quote. Obviously you're bothered because I brought up people running Hendrix threads in Music and More. The purpose, many times when people run threads in Music and More concerning Hendrix, is strictly to bash or to slight Hendrix. MANY orgers in Music and More KNOWS this to be true. I'm not the only one to comment on this. Militant agreed with me about this on this thread as well. But AGAIN of course, you chose to overlook that. They NEVER post these types of threads over in Non Music because they know MANY orgers there admire and respect Hendrix. So they use Music and More figuring there aren't as many Jimi heads over there. I only stated what MANY already know to be the case. So that was a legitimate question that I asked. You not digging me bringing attention to that, well,... that's ALL on YOU. My asking WHY people don't run the "Bash Hendrix" threads in Non Music is no different than everybody else asking why did madhouseman run the thread that he did. What's the difference? The difference for you was that it personally bothered you that I stated what I did about the knocking Hendrix ONLY in Music and More. That was the example I used and it was just as legit as everyone else questioning why the author of this thread asked what he asked. Instead of concerning yourself over me coming on strong, you should really read EVERYTHING that I and everyone else posted before trying to attach some bullshit to me. Just be more honest and straight up and say that it bothered you because I mentioned people hiding their dislike for Hendrix in a thinly disguised Prince thread in Music and More and that perhaps you can relate to those that do so.
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blackguitaristz said:

How many times are you going to edit that... I'll make sure not to cross you...

Forget about Jimi....he's been dead for decades now. Prince is still alive and is the closest to him.
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blackguitaristz said:

That emoticon means 'clueless', and I don't think gravity was directing it at, at me, least I hope not! Or there will be trouble! I'm glad you appreciate my post gravity. By innovative, I mean he's not making everyone sit up and go "Wow! what is THIS?" This is new, this is different... ! Breaking down barriers, blending different styles and influences together and adding something of his own too, where everyone is sitting up and taking notice. I was saying that a lot of performers / musicians can do that at the beginning of their careers, but it's extremely unlikely they're going to be doing it 30 years down the line... you know? That's just normal. It's not a criticism of him at all. I also said I think we expect too much from him, especially at this stage in his career, and so I was therefore basically saying what you said, that it's cool he can go where his spirit takes him, and not have to do something that is expected or that he's already done. But that 'Wow' factor is going to fade at some point for the general public. Except I would say when they see him in concert, where he just blows everyone away, and is just incredible live.

pplrain said:

He can edit it as many times as he likes I believe, that's his right to make his post clear, surely? I know I edit mine loads of times when I want to get my point across clearly, things can be misinterpreted so easily especially on here!! And who are you to tell him to forget Jimi? It's entirely up to blackguitaristz who he forgets and doesn't forget. Would you forget Prince because he'd passed away...? Highly unlikely. Your arrogance is astounding to me! You'll find that Hendrix's influence carries on to this day, dead for decades or not, a little like Elvis, and many, many other incredibly talented and innovative people that still influence our lives today. Composers, inventors... I don't want to be rude to you, but what a ridiculous statement to make.

Edited!!!!
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pplrain said:

Once. What a brutha doesn't have a right to add an emoticon? You forget about Jimi...don't concern yourself with who I dig. What does how long he's been dead has to do with anything? To a non fan, I'm sure those words are relatable. Besides, that has nothing to with anything. And the only thing Prince is closest too is himself.

pplrain said:

What are you stalking me and shit? I see you have an "edited" on your post. ^^^ How many times are you going to edit that?

blackguitaristz said:

Stalking you... Please... you're not my type.

Jeffiner said:

..Arrogance? Elvis My response was not directed at you.
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pplrain said:

Trust me, I'm glad. But ANYBODY that would ask the shit u just asked me obviously HAS to be sitting up staring at my posts non stop. First u saw my post DIDN'T have a "cool" emoticon. Then later, it did. For anyone to have noticed that, u HAD to have been staring at my post to notice the difference....Damn, if THAT'S not stalking, then I don't know what is. I hate to see the attention you show a cat that IS your type. Don't know if you're trying to get a rise out of Jennifer through me or what but dig, I'm NOT the cat for that shit. Triple edit. So sit around for 2 more hours straight staring at THIS post to see if I add another emoticon.

pplrain said:

I don't care that you weren't addressing me. WHY were you addressing blackguitaristz? Why does it matter to u what he does? I didn't notice that he added an emoticon. But so what? Everybody does that, goes back and adds a smiley face or whatever. It STILL doesn't change the fact that he sorted out Penny Lover. It does appear to be that you're stalking him though because really, WHO would notice what you noticed if you weren't staring at his posts? And he isn't your type? You definitely could have fooled me. I have a son who plays guitar and I had no problem finding out what to get him from the sales people in the shop, but you had to ask bgz what to get? Oh, and the "I just love anything bgz says" but he's not your type? Yeah right. And yes, I edited my post too. So what? It doesn't change what I'm saying either.
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I was an addict.


I can’t let go completely because I know that there is that amazing album or box set or something even better to come, but mostly… I am chasing a high and not getting the same buzz I used to get from his music. [/quote]



I would respectfully suggest two things.

1. once an addict always an addict, you crave the feelings you had when you were younger but dont get the thrill any more, even base jumpers tire of the highest mountain if thats all on offer, which leads me to point two:

2. you have simply grown up. You dont get excited about stuff like you did way back when. Its not prince its you and how you have changed.


I still get that high when I hear certain tracks I can remember the feeling I had when I first discovoured them, plus I have to dance thats what he does for me. At the aftershows in 2007 he was exciting, he still has it, hes merely evolved.

personally i like his recent offerings, theyve taken several listens to fully appreciate the extent of the music, Ive also matured but I do think you can clutch at your younger self when you listen to Prince.


Dont be bored, BE WILD!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

My birthyear amd my so call "My generation" has nothing to do with this topic.

I enjoy Prince's past work and I enjoy his current work. I am not bored. By the way I don't think a voicebox effect is proof of a good singer. So don't assume that.
If someone can post a whole paragraph claiming boredom, then someone else can say that they are not bore without people throwing who's generation knows who a good singer in their face because that has notthing to do with the topic.

i personally never had expectations .. every1 i listen to at some point gets played out n i move on .. must say tho his need to price tix outta reach has been dissapointing .. was looking forward to him maybe rejuvinating the LA scene but it didnt happen just a few high priced jams n a cupl of one in a million to get in free shows. Typical bs. I truly miss seeing his videos. i dont know what it takes to do what he does i couldnt sing the same shit over n over n over id get frustrated. Trying to figure out what he likes / we like as fans, must be hard. But i kno one thing when he does make music i buy it. If the tix price is right im there. But ya .. move on to others who still rock your world . Lets all pray for a zeppelin thing to happen or floyd. Hell theres so much music out there get into that ... i love music, where'd PE go .. I wanna c the beastie boys .. clapton .. i want evh to get off the pity pot n get VH back rocking .. for those of u in long beach ca 2night is http://exenecervenka.com/dates.html im going .. whohoo love excene n X .. we saw def leppard / cheap trick few weeks ago that was the shit ... janes addiction tour this yr was awesome .. anyway move on ..

HonestMan13 said:

It aint about not being able to get past the 80s or 90s, it's about him failing to make great music like he did in the 80s and 90s!

Purplestar88 said:

I didn't assume anything about you. I said you are part of that generation. And it's completely relevant since this generation is being raised on pure unadulterated CRAP. I believe that's why all these new fans think Prince's 00s output is the second coming. Problem is they never saw Jesus the first time around.....
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