Some of what he did with Mavis Staples was kind of Gospel,

I liked that.

Graycap23 said:

I take it you mean traditional gospel such as James Cleveland, Staple Singers, Mahalia Jackson style? Sure, why not? Sounds like a fun and interesting idea.

Several years ago I gave him a cassette with a bunch of really old gospel songs on it...I have no idea if he ever listened or not.

Prince should do the soundtrack for a Gospel film. Like Jesus Christ Superstar or something.

Bohemian67 said:

only if he wants to alienate his fanbase even more.

erik319 said:

You wouldn't have to go and see the movie. You choose what you want to see or hear right?

Bohemian67 said:

You do know what alienate means, right?

erik319 said:

Duh... uh no. What a silly question.

I repeat. If he did it and you thought that would drive you away even more then you just don't see the movie or listen to the soundtrack. That way you can't judge him on the music or lyrical content.

But if you only want to judge him on his choices. Be my guest.

Bohemian67 said:

I was matching your tone.

I said it would alienate some of his fanbase.

You then replied saying 'well you wouldn't have to see or hear it'

Which pretty much sums up the whole concept of alienating fans. If he produces a project that many fan's wouldn't be interested in or want to hear, then he is alienating them.So thanks for highlighting my point even more, much appreciated.

erik319 said:

How extremely tragic. Prince would be alienating some of his fanbase. So if Prince did perhaps want to do such a project, you wouldn't feel able to support him anymore because...because what? He had abandoned the principles some of the fanbase had, for his own? Shame shame shame...

But think of the challenge such a project could be for him. Also for the money he could make, not to mention the recognition of perhaps a whole new fanbase. There are more christians in the world than "some of his fanbase."
A few google sites say approximately 2 billion.

erik319 said:

How extremely tragic. Prince would be alienating some of his fanbase. So if Prince did perhaps want to do such a project, you wouldn't feel able to support him anymore because...because what? He had abandoned the principles some of the fanbase had, for his own? Shame shame shame...

But think of the challenge such a project could be for him. Also for the money he could make, not to mention the recognition of perhaps a whole new fanbase. There are more christians in the world than "some of his fanbase."
A few google sites say approximately 2 billion.

Nope. Bring back The Revolution I say. Funk!!

I stopped watching Lost after the second series because it was dreadful.

I'd listen to it, just to check. And if it wasn't to my tastes, then it'd go on a shelf never to be played again. I'm not gonna eat pig swill until my tastebuds are that f**ked that I begin to convince myself that it's actually paletable.

My opinion, my choice, move on!

erik319 said:

Move on Erik? I wasn't aware I was going anywhere.

Contrary to your belief, I'm not trying to change your opinion. It's a fact that Prince's conversion has led to his status having diminished in "certain fans minds."

What I disagree with is your wording & reasoning. Your reply to my "yes, he should do a gospel soundtrack" was, quote: "Only if HE WANTS to alienate his fanbase even more."



But why would such a move been seen as HIM wanting to alienate his fanbase? Fans make the choice to alienate themselves. If a fan is anti JW or God as a whole, they wouldn't listen to a gospel cd no matter who made it.

But if Prince made one, already knowing their ideas/feelings on "religion," "some fans" would judge the move as HIM wanting/choosing to "alienate his fanbase."

I see it more as FANS wanting to alienate PRINCE because of THEIR own chosen creed, NOT because PRINCE wants to alienate THEM.