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Arenas are still going for cheap...expect for Madonna, U2 etc. Prince is doing his thang...let him. Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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Bohemian67 said: TheNewpowerG said: I typed quite a bit of an answer in respons to this thread, but could not be bothered after all. If these idiotic questions come up in your head, it's not worth an answer.
I suggest changing the domain for Prince.org to IhatePrince.org, or iused2likeprincebutnotanymore.org, so you can all hang out there, and let prince.org be a place for prince enthousiasts like myself and a lot of others, so I can be bothered again to participate in conversations that this forum once was made for, an independant and unofficial Prince fan community, and not an "O, crap, he played Purple Rain again, let's tell everbody that actually appreciates Prince, that hearing Purple Rain for the n-th time, really sucked" forum. You all know who you are. Get the hell of this forum, get a shrink, save your money, save us a lot of energy by just not posting all that negative crap. Prince bashing, Apple bashing, Microsoft bashing, heck, let's bash everything and everybody... Is that what this is all coming down to in the end? Why is not possible to just keep your negative bullcr*p for yourselves just every now and then. As if we are wating for these kind of comments and remarks. It is not possible to make it worthwhile for each and everyone, and if you are beyond or behind Prince's growth as an artist, a musician, a performer and a person, go listen to other artists, then you have no business here anymore. And if you all think that it is normal to give other people a piece of your mind, try to remember that wars are fought over issues and disagreeing over the silliest things, people still die because of that same reason, each and minute of the day. I am going to be bashed myself because of this reply, or worse, get banned, but hey, I could not care less. It just proves my point... I was at the second show last night, and the 2 shows in Montreux, and guess what, I had a great time, seeing him just having a good time, seeing 5900 other people having a good time, and the other 100 people, I choose to ignore them 
Seeing and hearing about the differences between the shows, the songs he played, etc, made me think of just one thing.... Good for you! How lucky you were to have witnessed that, instead of whining and complaining why the other show was the same, longer or shorter, different setlist, etc. I came to have a good time, and I was fortunate to have witnessed yet again, a magnificent show, that forever will have a special place in my heart and memory for years to enjoy. I love you and your reply! 
COMMON SENSE....nothing beats it! ... and so the little Smurfs went on living happily ever after in Smurfland. Raising questions, even in a provocative manner, is not bashing. I think the people who question this or this behaviour appreciate the guy as much as you do. I did have a fantastic time yesterday, a memory I'll always treasure, but it doesn't blur my (personal definition of) common sense. [Edited 10/12/09 14:53pm] The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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TheNewpowerG said: LaAmi said: He don't have any ambitions now
... If you can not keep up with the man growing up, learning, getting a better person, a better musician, take your business elseweher, don't make it our business. Get help, read a book, preferably the book he's been studying. That's a start. And like me, you don't have to practice any kind of religion or faith to know that it all comes down to universal love and energy.. kinda like Prince has written many songs about that very same subject.... Have you actually been listening to his songs, or were you all busy analyzing these songs, writing negative stuff about those songs? Wouldn't you have loved to get under the wheels of his Mercedes last night, Saint John The Baptist ? Oh, the orgasmic pain ! My Gosh, the fervour ! You're preaching a cool attitude, but you're kinda of a zealot inside, aren't you ? 
Come on, admit it. His tickets could be cheaper if he really wanted to. [Edited 10/12/09 14:52pm] The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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bonatoc said: Bohemian67 said: I love you and your reply!
COMMON SENSE....nothing beats it! ... and so the little Smurfs went on living happily ever after in Smurfland. Raising questions, even in a provocative manner, is not bashing. I think the people who question this or this behaviour appreciate the guy as much as you do. I did have a fantastic time yesterday, a memory I'll always treasure, but it doesn't blur my (personal definition of) common sense. [Edited 10/12/09 14:53pm] Kinda tells me where you're at with your personal development.. smurfs... Why does everything he does have to be questioned? Why does it have to be provocative? Suppose he has nothing to say about the ticketprice? | |
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bonatoc said: TheNewpowerG said: ... If you can not keep up with the man growing up, learning, getting a better person, a better musician, take your business elseweher, don't make it our business. Get help, read a book, preferably the book he's been studying. That's a start. And like me, you don't have to practice any kind of religion or faith to know that it all comes down to universal love and energy.. kinda like Prince has written many songs about that very same subject.... Have you actually been listening to his songs, or were you all busy analyzing these songs, writing negative stuff about those songs? Wouldn't you have loved to get under the wheels of his Mercedes last night, Saint John The Baptist ? Oh, the orgasmic pain ! My Gosh, the fervour ! You're preaching a cool attitude, but you're kinda of a zealot inside, aren't you ?
Come on, admit it. His tickets could be cheaper if he really wanted to. [Edited 10/12/09 14:52pm] Perhaps that's what you'd wish for me. Again, just proves my point, I'm just pointing out what most people would love to see this forum get rid of, the negativity, and here you would like to see me under his Mercedes.. Since I am not preaching anything, just putting the finger where it hurts most apparently, and I'm pratically being accused of a zealot inside... I rest my case, proven my point again, and yes, they could be cheapers, if he wanted to, and IF he had something to say about it, especially in this particular case, the 2 shows in the Grand Palais. Perhaps an inquiry what the costs are to rent that place with all the sound, fascilities, security, etc on such short notice. [Edited 10/12/09 15:08pm] | |
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I think Prince's ambition is the same as it was when he started his career. Making the best music he can, and putting on the best show he can.
He's said recently that he only plays live when he wants to and not when he has to. So that means that he'll be doing shows here and there but huge tours. Just like last night. As far as people saying money is the only thing that matters these days. I don't see too many people here working for free. "What about all the people that paid $77 for Prince's shitty website"? Nobody put a gun to their head and made them take their credit card out. If they're not satisfied with their membership, just don't renew it like I won't be doing. It's not that difficult. "What about all the people who spend money traveling to Europe"? If you're willing to almost go broke just to see a musician in concert. I'm sorry, but you're a dumb ass!!! People complaining about the price of the new expensive I-Pod he's selling. If it's expensive, don't buy it!!! I know I won't be. This isn't brain surgery. If his ticket prices are too high, that means you won't being seeing Prince this time!!! JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! | |
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TheNewpowerG said: Why does everything he does have to be questioned? Why does it have to be provocative? Suppose he has nothing to say about the ticketprice? 1 : Because it's one of, if not the main purpose of a forum, little blue man. 2 : Because my name is Gargamel, and I'm after you. Watch me now, I'm going to do a strip-tease. — Seriously, you're into Prince and you have a problem with controversy ? 3 : You gotta be kidding. I'll give you the Grand Palais, but the other venues seem to be about added value, just like a luxury product. It doesn't cost that much to manufacture it. I Thank God a movies ticket still has a fixed price. I have to admit, at least he's sincere about it. You don't hear him sing "The Cross", or lyrics that suggest the world is in part in the state it is because of greed. The man has gone totally apolitical, that's his choice. The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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TheNewpowerG said: Perhaps that's what you'd wish for me. Again, just proves my point, I'm just pointing out what most people would love to see this forum get rid of, the negativity, and here you would like to see me under his Mercedes.. Peace, man. One thing in common Prince's fans have is a sense of humour, at least this is my belief. The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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zucris said: rlittler81 said: I think some of his ambitions today include being a successful independant artist who operates in his own terms. He also seems to want to showcase 'real music by real musicians,' in repsonse to the modern 'pop' music world.
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My Gawsh! This Thread!  I swear the words "HATER" is wayyy over-rated...smh | |
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Prince is going to continue to make music. The difference now is that he's free to do that whenever he feels. He's not under contract to make scheduled deliveries and subject to label scrutiny/approval of his work. He no longer has to impress or convince anyone of this talent. He has achieved what most artists dream of when they start their careers. He is known around the world, his music will be studied by future generations and he banged Carmen Electra  .When  go 2 a Prince concert or related event it's all  up in the house but when log onto this site and the miasma of bitchiness is completely overwhelming! | |
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TheNewpowerG said: I typed quite a bit of an answer in respons to this thread, but could not be bothered after all. If these idiotic questions come up in your head, it's not worth an answer.
I suggest changing the domain for Prince.org to IhatePrince.org, or iused2likeprincebutnotanymore.org, so you can all hang out there, and let prince.org be a place for prince enthousiasts like myself and a lot of others, so I can be bothered again to participate in conversations that this forum once was made for, an independant and unofficial Prince fan community, and not an "O, crap, he played Purple Rain again, let's tell everbody that actually appreciates Prince, that hearing Purple Rain for the n-th time, really sucked" forum. You all know who you are. Get the hell of this forum, get a shrink, save your money, save us a lot of energy by just not posting all that negative crap. Prince bashing, Apple bashing, Microsoft bashing, heck, let's bash everything and everybody... Is that what this is all coming down to in the end? Why is not possible to just keep your negative bullcr*p for yourselves just every now and then. As if we are wating for these kind of comments and remarks. It is not possible to make it worthwhile for each and everyone, and if you are beyond or behind Prince's growth as an artist, a musician, a performer and a person, go listen to other artists, then you have no business here anymore. And if you all think that it is normal to give other people a piece of your mind, try to remember that wars are fought over issues and disagreeing over the silliest things, people still die because of that same reason, each and minute of the day. I am going to be bashed myself because of this reply, or worse, get banned, but hey, I could not care less. It just proves my point... I was at the second show last night, and the 2 shows in Montreux, and guess what, I had a great time, seeing him just having a good time, seeing 5900 other people having a good time, and the other 100 people, I choose to ignore them
Seeing and hearing about the differences between the shows, the songs he played, etc, made me think of just one thing.... Good for you! How lucky you were to have witnessed that, instead of whining and complaining why the other show was the same, longer or shorter, different setlist, etc. I came to have a good time, and I was fortunate to have witnessed yet again, a magnificent show, that forever will have a special place in my heart and memory for years to enjoy. | |
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rlittler81 said: I think some of his ambitions today include being a successful independant artist who operates in his own terms. He also seems to want to showcase 'real music by real musicians,' in repsonse to the modern 'pop' music world.
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HonestMan13 said: Prince is going to continue to make music. The difference now is that he's free to do that whenever he feels. He's not under contract to make scheduled deliveries and subject to label scrutiny/approval of his work. He no longer has to impress or convince anyone of this talent. He has achieved what most artists dream of when they start their careers. He is known around the world, his music will be studied by future generations and he banged Carmen Electra
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LaAmi said: He doesn't have any ambitions now [/b]
I think you're right LaAmi, that's why I made this thread...
To TheNewpowerG: you are so in Prince-defend-mode and I don't understand your post at all, we have freedom of speech here don't we, I don't hate Prince if that's what you believe in, I'm only asking a simple question, starting a discussion about Prince and his abitions these days, - this thread isn't about money, try to read post #1 again: What ambitions do you believe Prince is having today/ these days??? Your guess is as good as mine, I can't figure out anything, he doesn't seem to want anything with his career now... He doesn't seem to be very ambitious anymore. Has Prince given up to impress the world..... ? [Edited 10/13/09 2:07am] Prince 4Ever. | |
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I have been looking at this web site for year. And will not called it Prince bashing.I think it is real cool that you can't get in touch with customer service at Prince, website to go somewhere an complain maybe hopefully he can
respond to the issue.I know this topic is suppose to be on Prince ambitions so I'am gong to say 1 GUITAR player. He good but I think that Prince greatest ambition. And I don't think no one is hating'their just being honest. [Edited 10/13/09 2:12am] | |
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He has an ambition right now!
he told us about it yesterday night at the "Dance 4 me party at La Cigale" he loves us, Paris is an erotic city, he wants to live in Paris People say I'm wearing heels because I'm short. I wear heels because the women like 'em. | |
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It's clear from the interview that Prince is going to enjoy his happiness and s love of life & music. I loved the message about the "French crowd were so respectful, whereas Americans are obsessed with technology"." Very subtle, clearly one thing Prince does not suffer from is verbal diahorrea.
I would hope his long term ambition is to move away from America. There are so many more beauitful, peace loving societies to live in. While strictly speaking, there are only 4 continents, as a point of convention, there are actually 7. Also clear to me is that in no way does the "general fan base"on this forum immitate his persona at all. Prince has changed, moved on & embraced new spheres of life. He will probably continue to share these inspirations regardless of what anyone says, particularly any opinions on the internet. "Free URself, B the best that U can B, 3rd Apartment from the Sun, nothing left to fear" Prince Rogers Nelson - Forever in my Life - | |
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thedance said: Back in the good ol' days, it seemed like Prince was very ambitious, like he wanted to be the "best", most influental artist,
and Prince did succeed, with a string of 9 excellent albums, ha WAS the most influental artist in the 1980s, imo. What ambitions do you believe Prince is having today/ these days??? Your guess is as good as mine, I can't figure out anything, he doesn't seem to want anything with his career now... He doesn't seem to be very ambitious anymore. Has Prince given up to impress the world..... ? [Edited 10/12/09 5:42am] 
Tying to be a good Christian Making the music HE wants to listen to Tying to be a good Christian Providing the world with liddle Prince & Princess courtesy of Bria 
Tying to be a good Christian One minute they want peace……
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Bohemian67 said: It's clear from the interview that Prince is going to enjoy his happiness and s love of life & music. I loved the message about the "French crowd were so respectful, whereas Americans are obsessed with technology"." Very subtle, clearly one thing Prince does not suffer from is verbal diahorrea.
Was that a snip about the website do you think? I dont understand that comment at all One minute they want peace……
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To stay away from the internet. | |
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Who knows? Even if we were to find out, it could change later on today. Prince seems to be the type to change his mind at a moments notice so I don't see the use in trying to figure him out. Besides, I don't need anymore gray hairs than what I already have. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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TheNewpowerG said: I typed quite a bit of an answer in respons to this thread, but could not be bothered after all. If these idiotic questions come up in your head, it's not worth an answer.
I suggest changing the domain for Prince.org to IhatePrince.org, or iused2likeprincebutnotanymore.org, so you can all hang out there, and let prince.org be a place for prince enthousiasts like myself and a lot of others, so I can be bothered again to participate in conversations that this forum once was made for, an independant and unofficial Prince fan community, and not an "O, crap, he played Purple Rain again, let's tell everbody that actually appreciates Prince, that hearing Purple Rain for the n-th time, really sucked" forum. You all know who you are. Get the hell of this forum, get a shrink, save your money, save us a lot of energy by just not posting all that negative crap. Prince bashing, Apple bashing, Microsoft bashing, heck, let's bash everything and everybody... Is that what this is all coming down to in the end? Why is not possible to just keep your negative bullcr*p for yourselves just every now and then. As if we are wating for these kind of comments and remarks. It is not possible to make it worthwhile for each and everyone, and if you are beyond or behind Prince's growth as an artist, a musician, a performer and a person, go listen to other artists, then you have no business here anymore. And if you all think that it is normal to give other people a piece of your mind, try to remember that wars are fought over issues and disagreeing over the silliest things, people still die because of that same reason, each and minute of the day. I am going to be bashed myself because of this reply, or worse, get banned, but hey, I could not care less. It just proves my point... I was at the second show last night, and the 2 shows in Montreux, and guess what, I had a great time, seeing him just having a good time, seeing 5900 other people having a good time, and the other 100 people, I choose to ignore them
Seeing and hearing about the differences between the shows, the songs he played, etc, made me think of just one thing.... Good for you! How lucky you were to have witnessed that, instead of whining and complaining why the other show was the same, longer or shorter, different setlist, etc. I came to have a good time, and I was fortunate to have witnessed yet again, a magnificent show, that forever will have a special place in my heart and memory for years to enjoy.  That was excellent!I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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purplecam said: TheNewpowerG said: I typed quite a bit of an answer in respons to this thread, but could not be bothered after all. If these idiotic questions come up in your head, it's not worth an answer.
I suggest changing the domain for Prince.org to IhatePrince.org, or iused2likeprincebutnotanymore.org, so you can all hang out there, and let prince.org be a place for prince enthousiasts like myself and a lot of others, so I can be bothered again to participate in conversations that this forum once was made for, an independant and unofficial Prince fan community, and not an "O, crap, he played Purple Rain again, let's tell everbody that actually appreciates Prince, that hearing Purple Rain for the n-th time, really sucked" forum. You all know who you are. Get the hell of this forum, get a shrink, save your money, save us a lot of energy by just not posting all that negative crap. Prince bashing, Apple bashing, Microsoft bashing, heck, let's bash everything and everybody... Is that what this is all coming down to in the end? Why is not possible to just keep your negative bullcr*p for yourselves just every now and then. As if we are wating for these kind of comments and remarks. It is not possible to make it worthwhile for each and everyone, and if you are beyond or behind Prince's growth as an artist, a musician, a performer and a person, go listen to other artists, then you have no business here anymore. And if you all think that it is normal to give other people a piece of your mind, try to remember that wars are fought over issues and disagreeing over the silliest things, people still die because of that same reason, each and minute of the day. I am going to be bashed myself because of this reply, or worse, get banned, but hey, I could not care less. It just proves my point... I was at the second show last night, and the 2 shows in Montreux, and guess what, I had a great time, seeing him just having a good time, seeing 5900 other people having a good time, and the other 100 people, I choose to ignore them
Seeing and hearing about the differences between the shows, the songs he played, etc, made me think of just one thing.... Good for you! How lucky you were to have witnessed that, instead of whining and complaining why the other show was the same, longer or shorter, different setlist, etc. I came to have a good time, and I was fortunate to have witnessed yet again, a magnificent show, that forever will have a special place in my heart and memory for years to enjoy. That was excellent!Tell'em, Great Post, The Truth, Thank You ! .....Now if only Jim Walsh could write like this for the City Pages 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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It has for a long time now, been Prince's biggest ambition to create the greatest website for fans that the world has ever, and will ever see...and to play Croke Park in Dublin! 3121 | |
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blackielawlessrules said: It has for a long time now, been Prince's biggest ambition to create the greatest website for fans that the world has ever, and will ever see...and to play Croke Park in Dublin!
Forgive me I'm American but is Croke Park some world class arena? I've never heard of it. When go 2 a Prince concert or related event it's all up in the house but when log onto this site and the miasma of bitchiness is completely overwhelming! | |
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It seems like he is enjoying his freedom and doing things that he loves, for example staying in Paris and doing a few concerts here and there.
He's just having fun. | |
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united1878 said: HonestMan13 said: Prince is going to continue to make music. The difference now is that he's free to do that whenever he feels. He's not under contract to make scheduled deliveries and subject to label scrutiny/approval of his work. He no longer has to impress or convince anyone of this talent. He has achieved what most artists dream of when they start their careers. He is known around the world, his music will be studied by future generations and he banged Carmen Electra
. Great post!
Ya know how laughable that is knowing they never married. It's typical little love that the poor people comprehend too... "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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Prince's ambition it to find a love that means something besides diamonds and trips and superficial fucking. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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Tame said: united1878 said: Great post!
Ya know how laughable that is knowing they never married. It's typical little love that the poor people comprehend too... I was just sayin' | |
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