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PrintableCerpinTaxt said: In terms of getting into more of his back catalogue (it sounds like you don't have as many CDs as you'd like), I think that a lot of stuff is no longer being actively printed by WB. That's not to say it's not for sale, you just gotta find some better record stores! I've had the best luck at local-ish chains. For me in Boston, it's Newbury Comics. You'll still be able to find most of his albums "new," and not used and cracked etc. Just keep looking!
My advice is to buy whatever really sticks out at you. When I first got into Prince 3 or 4 years ago I sought the advice of fellow posters, which was a great help, but it was also a great feeling to just pick up Parade because it looked like it was gonna be an interesting album. Then you also get the surprise of hearing it all unopinionated. Long story short, don't read too much of what we all say without listening to it all first on your own!  Superb advice.and yeah,your right I don't yet own the amount of cd's I desire.Of course I want all of them but I suppose the only way to own this size of a collection is build it & live with some of the albums for awhile.Last year I listened to a few of the albums without any opinions & it's a much more organic way to let the music in for sure.That said,I appreciate any advice.
The few I physical albums I own are:Purple Rain,Sign O'The Times,Graffiti Bridge,Come,Diamonds & Pearls,Love Symbol,Emancipation,Musicology,3121,Planet Earth,Indigo Nights & The Very Best Of. The few on my i-tunes I have are:Dirty Mind,Controversy,1999:Foefur's remaster, Around The World In A Day:Foefur's,Parade:Foefur's,Sign O'The Times:Foefur's,Lovesexy:Foefur's,Batman Foefur's,Diamonds & Pearls:Foefur's,The Black Album:Foefur's,The Gold Experience,Lotusflow3r. I guess the important ones I don't have right now are For You & Prince.I'd like to hear the first 2 records. [Edited 3/7/10 6:46am] [Edited 3/7/10 8:12am] | |
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I got into JB and Hendrix in the 80s and had the same experience - only the same best ofs available in record stores and the rest ahd to be hunted down 2nd hand (Hendrix was re-issued in the late 80s, early 90s). But that was the fun part!!! "We've never been able to pull off a funk number"
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Prince seems to be in a different "orbit" than his fans at times. When everyone gets in the same "orbit" and synchs up.... man can the guy click with his fans...not to mention the rest of the world. When that happens....the world changes  Help others get ahead. You will always stand
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wasitgood4u said: I got into JB and Hendrix in the 80s and had the same experience - only the same best ofs available in record stores and the rest ahd to be hunted down 2nd hand (Hendrix was re-issued in the late 80s, early 90s). But that was the fun part!!!
You are right.It's much more of a journey having to seek it out & discover it.It's probably more rewarding. When I get to the stage where I own everything after years of secound hand record shops,Prince will release a complete 300-disc box-set! From what I'm learning though,perhaps not. 
Hendrix bass player Noel Redding of The Experience'used live down the road here.He died a few years ago.Was supposesd to be a lovely guy.He used play every Monday night in a bar down the road. | |
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I think that Prince makes some albums obscure DELIBERATELY as it makes it more interesting to a new fan.
Its a fun journey of discovery. Other than this, most other major artists have a much smaller catalogue, most of which you know of already so theres nothing else to discover. And with all his 100s of released songs theres still the 100s if not 1000s of unreleased stuff! I wish I was a new fan again as discovering his music was a joy | |
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swdee said: I think that Prince makes some albums obscure DELIBERATELY as it makes it more interesting to a new fan.
Its a fun journey of discovery. Other than this, most other major artists have a much smaller catalogue, most of which you know of already so theres nothing else to discover. And with all his 100s of released songs theres still the 100s if not 1000s of unreleased stuff! I wish I was a new fan again as discovering his music was a joy Thats where I'm at right now.I'm discovering some amazing music.It's daunting when I read fans talking about the unreleased stuff.There seems to be such a mass of material that would almost feel like a full time job to keep up with. It's certainly fun though.It's a whole worlds worth of music to get into.Is it even possible to have a favourte album? [Edited 3/7/10 8:14am] | |
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I agree at times that it seems as if Prince is trying too hard to come up with new sounds and the like. Though he must get so completely bored at times and I understand why he would want to explore new sounds and not just stick with "what works".....I think it's something that comes with being a creative talent much more complex than most and it seems he wants to share his ideas with the rest of us.....do I wish he'd stick to the funk??? heck yeah!!! and do I ever love it when he includes his "funk soldiers" in the mix. After all...we ARE cool Help others get ahead. You will always stand
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Madison88 said: Prince seems to be in a different "orbit" than his fans at times. When everyone gets in the same "orbit" and synchs up.... man can the guy click with his fans...not to mention the rest of the world. When that happens....the world changes
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aazzaabb said: swdee said: I think that Prince makes some albums obscure DELIBERATELY as it makes it more interesting to a new fan.
Its a fun journey of discovery. Other than this, most other major artists have a much smaller catalogue, most of which you know of already so theres nothing else to discover. And with all his 100s of released songs theres still the 100s if not 1000s of unreleased stuff! I wish I was a new fan again as discovering his music was a joy Thats where I'm at right now.I'm discovering some amazing music.It's daunting when I read fans talking about the unreleased stuff.There seems to be such a mass of material that would almost feel like a full time job to keep up with. It's certainly fun though.It's a whole worlds worth of music to get into.Is it even possible to have a favourte album? [Edited 3/7/10 8:14am] What you probably should do for the unreleased stuff is download "Prince The work" box set That should keep you busy for 4 months or so. 
and if you type in the following at google: Prince The Work rapidshare megaupload blog And if any of you "Fams" have a problem with that, you should check your damn collections. Because you probably have bootleg after bootleg, pretending it's not on your shelf. I can see through your pandering to Prince. He's disappointed in you too [Edited 3/7/10 9:29am] | |
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Thanks for the tip.I may just have to do that.  | |
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aazzaabb said: CerpinTaxt said: In terms of getting into more of his back catalogue (it sounds like you don't have as many CDs as you'd like), I think that a lot of stuff is no longer being actively printed by WB. That's not to say it's not for sale, you just gotta find some better record stores! I've had the best luck at local-ish chains. For me in Boston, it's Newbury Comics. You'll still be able to find most of his albums "new," and not used and cracked etc. Just keep looking!
My advice is to buy whatever really sticks out at you. When I first got into Prince 3 or 4 years ago I sought the advice of fellow posters, which was a great help, but it was also a great feeling to just pick up Parade because it looked like it was gonna be an interesting album. Then you also get the surprise of hearing it all unopinionated. Long story short, don't read too much of what we all say without listening to it all first on your own! Superb advice.and yeah,your right I don't yet own the amount of cd's I desire.Of course I want all of them but I suppose the only way to own this size of a collection is build it & live with some of the albums for awhile.Last year I listened to a few of the albums without any opinions & it's a much more organic way to let the music in for sure.That said,I appreciate any advice.
The few I physical albums I own are:Purple Rain,Sign O'The Times,Graffiti Bridge,Come,Diamonds & Pearls,Love Symbol,Emancipation,Musicology,3121,Planet Earth,Indigo Nights & The Very Best Of. The few on my i-tunes I have are:Dirty Mind,Controversy,1999:Foefur's remaster, Around The World In A Day:Foefur's,Parade:Foefur's,Sign O'The Times:Foefur's,Lovesexy:Foefur's,Batman Foefur's,Diamonds & Pearls:Foefur's,The Black Album:Foefur's,The Gold Experience,Lotusflow3r. I guess the important ones I don't have right now are For You & Prince.I'd like to hear the first 2 records. [Edited 3/7/10 6:46am] [Edited 3/7/10 8:12am] hmmmm. I don't know if the Foefur remasters are how you should be experiencing these albums as your introduction to them. These are the ones with the extended versions and B-sides placed throughout, aren't they? If you're trying to experience and learn the albums, I'd tackle them as they were released. And then delve into B-sides and 12" versions on their own. Just my 2 cents, though.  | |
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hmmmm. I don't know if the Foefur remasters are how you should be experiencing these albums as your introduction to them. These are the ones with the extended versions and B-sides placed throughout, aren't they? If you're trying to experience and learn the albums, I'd tackle them as they were released. And then delve into B-sides and 12" versions on their own. Just my 2 cents, though. [/quote]
I totally agree with you.I was sent the files for free so naturally I took them.I stayed away from them mostly though,but it was my only way for now of getting 1999,Lovesexy,Around The World..,Parade,Batman & The Black Album. I've not got a credit card & none of the record shops had them.It's not the same expereince at all though.It was just a way of obtaining them until' I find them.  [Edited 3/7/10 13:33pm] | |
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aazzaabb said: Christ! What have I gotten myself into! Ha! It's worth it for the music though.I hope I don't become too cynical.
Is Prince paroniod about royalties or is he justified? It's an addventure. Is there any decent books on him? Not a picture book with quotes but a propper good read? here is something interesting to see www.CCHR.ORG/DOCUMENTARY would you like to learn more about,please contact me Religions are for me wrong ideologies. I have a title for book about PRINCE CASHMERE & PURE SILK in the bowl. | |
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Thanks Lorila.Whats this? I don't think I have the softwear on my laptop.  | |
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Whatever happens enjoy yourself and try to see Prince play live
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aazzaabb said: It baffles me that a body of work that is this good,is not really available to potential people that would otherwise be fans. Whats going on with Prince's back catalog? & why has he not offially released more live dvds? Your best bet is to hope Prince marries someone like Yoko Ono before he dies so she can pimp his s**t hardcore after he's gone. Christopher damn! | |
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I wanted to go see him last year in Dublin,but anyways...
Would love to see him live.I remember a few years back hearing about an after show gig he did in Dublin that lasted longer than the concert.I love that about him.The fact that he's so into it. Yoko Ono! Ha! She said last year that 'John would love The Beatles Rock Band game'. Pherhaps she could be called Yuka Honda & give us a Prince Rock Band Game & pimp the shit out of his catalog. | |
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aazzaabb said: Pherhaps she could be called Yuka Honda & give us a Prince Rock Band Game & pimp the shit out of his catalog.
Oh I'm sure she will! Christopher damn! | |
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xlr8r said: It's complicated
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aazzaabb said: Thanks Lorila.Whats this? I don't think I have the softwear on my laptop.
JOHN F. NASH.jr " A BEAUTIFUL MIND" it is very important ,and affects millions of people . what i,m doing here. | |
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Cheers Loria.Is there much footage of Prince available? Concerts,interviews? I've got some of the official dvds but would love more concerts,interviews & documenteries. | |
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andrewm7 said: Whatever happens enjoy yourself
and try to see Prince play live
 Best advice yet. | |
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aazzaabb said: Cheers Loria.Is there much footage of Prince available? Concerts,interviews? I've got some of the official dvds but would love more concerts,interviews & documenteries.
to many questions,to many misunderstandings,my head is burning,my ears do already hurt. decisions and solutions? i,m very tired,i need Sleep. | |
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