BlackandRising said:

Oh, I just looooove when peoples' arguments are so weak, they have to resort to ad hominem attacks.

BlackandRising said:

The first time I heard it, I had already been bombarded with the negative reviews. On the first listen, I instantly thought to myself that the average pop music fan who wants something like Lets Go Crazy for an American football fight song is simply not going to get this at all. The musical pallette of the average American simply inst broad enough to encompass what they think Prince is (Purple Rain, 1999, Littel Red Corvette) AND this side of Prince. That is no slight to them - they only know what they are fed by maninstream media. However, I expected at least a few hardcore fans who are well versed in the breadth and depth of Prince's genius would have a greater capacity to appreciate the song. It seems I overestimated them. I think it is one of the better songs that Prince has crafted in the last few years.

Genesia said:

good lord, I'm not arguing. You simply do not dictate what is or isn't this or that. It's telling that you feel the need to keep expressing your dislike after I asked for a specific response to my post. Most people secure in their position don't feel the need to keep pushing it, they make their point and move on. You simply seem like one of the many others here who seem to simply follow the crowd. So if you feel the need to press the issue, more power to you.

BlackandRising said:

No, you aren't arguing. That's my point. You'd rather just hurl insults.

And I didn't dictate anything. (Like I have that power.) I expressed an opinion. Just like you did. Only I did it without getting nasty or personal about it. Unlike you.

Genesia said:

lol yea u did. you've been dictating since your first post here. And where is my insult? I am simply voicing my opinion, just as you are, albeit unsolicited. this is exactly what I try to avoid when coming here, but it seems to be unavoidable.

BlackandRising said:

You called me simple. If you don't think that's insulting, I guess we know what that makes you.

And if you can't avoid whatever "this" is when you come here, perhaps you should examine the common denominator.

I still haven't heard the song!!!

I am not into fight songs but I went to a high school whos colors are purple and gold. They should use this song as there new fight song (cause Prince
's fight song is a lot cooler).

And I actually like it. I'd like to hear a few musicians or peopel versed in music theory weigh in on the song. It's not something I'd hear and run to the dance floor for, but it's definitely interesting, in the sense that, for instance, "Strays Of The World" is interesting.

After seeing all of the initial reviews, I decided to wait and forget about what I read until listening to it in it's entirety.

This song will not become one of my favorites, but I like it for two reasons.

It is pure melody, something we haven't seen much of from Prince, especially lately.

It is nothing like anything he's ever done before, and he put himself out there once again completely in the face of peoples' expectations.

NDRU said:

If you know enough of Prince's music, you know the second reason is flat out wrong.

BlackandRising said:

Your post is like a breath of fresh air. Nice It was getting so stifling stinky in here

This song is meant for tons of fans to join arms and sway from side to side singing their team on. For that as a target it reaches it goal. It's an easy tune for people to learn. They'll probably cut some words and make a short verse with the common chorus ending in the "The name of the Purple and Gold."

We are the Champions, Queen's famous "football" song here in EU, sung by thousands when a team wins, is in essence a very simple tune to play on the piano. It's also slow and easy to pick up vocally and sing.

Prince has just invented a new one. In a few years when people have learnt it, the fans will be chanting the song and it will become their trademark.

NDRU said:

Exactly. Given that it was advertised as a "fight song" I wasn't surprised when I heard it. But I definitely like his take on a "fight song" as it were.

I still haven't heard the song!!!

Vendetta1 said:

i hate you

errant said:

Vendetta1 said:

Oh give it time...


When you least expect it...

Nikademus said:

i am going to kill you.

Vendetta1 said:

Me?

Nikademus said:

yes.

Vendetta1 said:

BlackandRising said:

If I was a player, this "fight song" wouldn't inspire me to fight. It's more of a "lay down and die" song.

I think if this wasn't a "fight" song for a
sports team and was just some odd little Prince song tucked in an album somewhere, it may have been ok. I dunno. Like Wedding Feast. I will admit when I first heard it I was like...
We got Wedding Feast, Graffiti Bridge, Arms of Orion,...and now we have this.
I posted over here as well because this thread was a bit more...open minded. Just saying.