I think many people would prefer the word eccentric to weird when describing Prince. However, he seems to want to be a lot more outgoing than Michael Jackson who was also a genius in my book. I think Prince may have learned how harsh the media is and how fickle fans can be and he wisely chose to be very critical of the camera and interviews. However, he did tease fans and critcs alike with antics that questioned his sexuality (I don't care how many beautiful women he marries, Prince is bisexual), or he probably prefers to not have any labels attached to his sexuality.
What I love about his music is that he can make it really funky and he can make it almost like opera. I just hope that he is really enjoying his life, opposedto being mindlessly couped up in a studio recording. I hope he has the chance to dance to his own music, because I sure enjoyed doing so. My favorite guitar licks are in Alphabet Street, My favorite song When Doves Cry, and I actually like the piano performance of Computer Blue (from the movie). His music is dark...even the bright songs have a degree of darkness in them in my opinion. Although this is not one of my most favorite songs, "Baby I'm a Star" was a great song, and it should have gotten as much play as "Celebration" by Kool and the Gang. Prince is the MASTER of taking women with little or no vocal talent, and having them crank out hits. Think Vanity (Denise Matthews) and Sheila E. Out of all of Prince's female acts, Sheila E had talent in that she could play the drums, but vocally, not that great. I guess it was challenging finding beautiful women with talent back then. Beyonce came along 20 years too late LOL. Although Larry Graham and Prince's relationship seems a bit creepy to me (to say the least), I agree, he is the greatest bass player of the entire funk era.

And..?

Welcome to the Org

Kara said:

Thanks Kara!

Reel said:

Excellent assessment and I agree with some of what you said but I do not believe Prince would ever or has ever had sex with a man, that is what constitutes bisexual if you sleep with men and women. I have always believed he was one with his sexuality.

Musically speaking I look at Prince and use the term Brett Hart from WWE and WWF fame has used:

The Best There is, The Best There was and the Best There EVER will Be.

Welcome Reel. As you can see, the org particpants are full of substance.

I think MJ's personality was a lot more vulnerable than Prince's.
MJ was quite open to exposing his sensitivity whereas, although Prince releases himself in some songs, it never seems to be the same, or as deep. Maybe it's because a lot of Prince's earlier music was quite sexually charged and MJ at the time was more concerned with wordly issues, singing simple things like "heal the world." MJ wasn't afraid to expose this kind of simplicity or vulnerability. On the other hand I think Prince was more of a rebel, going to extreme measures sometimes. The We are the world on stage episode for example with the lollypop and refusing to sing.

Prince's personality I am sure is dominant, playful, cheeky, perfectionist, diligent and probably self-centred at times. But of course that's only what we see from the outside. His image has at times portrayed passive agression though the music is not agressive. Prince has definitely mellowed now that he's decided upon a path, and I think his personality has always been driven by some kind of spiritual belief, though he took some time to channel it with complete conviction.

People who are afraid of "different" would describe Prince as weird or an attention seeker. I don't think he's weird or ever has been. He's just completely dedicated to what he does and in a world with sometime like MJ as competition, he took his "difference" to heights I think few could. Listening to rehearsals I'd say he has patience and is quite humble.

Bisexual? I've always believed Prince was gay. No problem with it at all. It's his life.

The personality issues would clear up if he just went with it. All the hidin' and posin' will jack anybody up.

I'm in the business of analyzing behavior, and I must say that Prince is a very complex individual, but since we've known (only a part of him) through the years, he has become more predictable. I think dude has a huge ego, I think he is a narcissist in the truest sense of the word, and he's probably one of the most challenging persons to get a long with. Seems like everyone who is involved in him for any length of time needs to almost "purge" themself of him, whether it be through religion (Vanity & Sheila E), or through another dreadful rebound relationship (Mayte). I think he is "Raging" right now with his war on the internet thing, but perhaps at 51/52 years old, he'll continue to mellow out. I think Prince will probably be like a lil Richie, in that he'll probably always feel like the music industry "shorted" or stole something from him. He'll probably always feel like he was never given his proper "due". This is what happens when you look for industry to validate you, and not to your fans. Pretty much every major artist out there has a piece of a website for their fans to enjoy. Seems like if Prince can't make money at it, it's not worth it for his fans. How bout just put up a darn website for free. I mean you don't have to include your entire catalogue, but maybe rotate a few songs from a few eras ie: Sade.
I have much love for this man that I've never met but sometimes the deeper I dive the more irritants I find. He has been truly been blessed with a gift that captivates the mind, body and even the soul. He continues to try and justify the way that his father treated him (mentioned on a Tavis Smiley interview something to the effect that his father wanted him to be the best thats why he treated him that way), but perhaps his father saw an early lil genius and was threatened. Not all parents are good people.
I read an interview with Mayte where she said that she and Prince denied the death of his son for so long because he truthfully believed that he was going to come back to life. I mean most of us believe in an afterlife but not like in time enough for folks to not miss the fact that you are dead. I don't mean to sound cruel, but there must be something a little bit more than grief going on if you believe that your child who has been dead for days is going to ressurect himself, particularly if your name is not Mary or Joseph. As harsh as my critique sounds, I really really have love for the little that I know about this complex individual we call Prince. I wonder if he will ever seek another child, or if he even has another child out there. Whether or not he truly understands his gift, i'll never know. I could only imagine how brilliant that child would be musically if the stars alligned right. Not sure about the other more important aspects of the child (ie. nurtured, feeling loved, etc). It is almost impossible for a true narcissist to "love" anyone because all of the person's feelings ultimately are released for some sort of personal gain or edification of self. I'm happy that Prince is on a formal path of Spiritual Truth hey take your pick Jehovah's Witness or Scientology.I'm happy with the Jehovah's Witness. I'm still alittle creeped out about his relationship with Larry Graham though. LOL.

his personality is like studying an alien life-form then looking at your self in the mirror.

Excellent point Reel

Reel said:

I'm in the business of not reading posts that comprise huge, unseparated paragraphs of non-linear thoughts.

Reel said:

Squirrelgrease is immature?
That's the best joke ever You made my day

squirrelgrease said:

Reel said:

[Edited 5/22/10 4:49am]

Reel said:

You obviously have no fucking idea who you're talking about then. You better check your shit, kid. You'll find one those you can count on one hand that's smarter than that guy. Know this.


Now sit down, and shyaddup.

squirrelgrease said:

Why are you creeped out with his Friendship with larry Graham

ernestsewell said:

I guess I'm supposed to be scared an take your advice now huh? How bout all three of us talk about this in person, I don't fear cyber gangsters of any sort. LOL.

purplemansionFL said:

Because Squirrel has a brain in his head.

And I would venture to say that SquirrelGrease isn't necessarily creeped out by the friendship, so much as the ritualistic salad tossing on Prince's part when Larry bends over to plug in his pedals.

ernestsewell said:

Sounds like you're the Salad Tosser to me. Hey I just call them like I see them.

purplemansionFL said:

I think what creeps me out about the friendship, is that I'm weary of undying loyalty of any on person onto another. There was a point in time that you could not even see a Prince interview without Larry Graham being present, or without Prince mentioning him a million times during the interiew. I agree, Larry is the greatest Funk bass player that I'm familar with (Marcus Miller aint so bad either), but there appeared to be like an obsession of sorts. I know Larry was his friend, and artist and spiritual mentor but....dayum! So that's what creeps me out.

MikeyB71 said:

x2

i had a hard time following all that

Reel said:

It's too bad you can't have a real conversation. You're in for a lifetime of butt hurtin'.

MikeyB71 said:

^ Pretty much sounds like it. Sounds like just another fan that thinks he/she knows Prince personally.
[Edited 5/22/10 13:45pm]

RUHip2TheJive said:

RUHIP, I'll ad paragraphs, and break it down a little differently for you the next time. At least you expressed what you felt without being disrespectful or obnoxious. I can dig that.

TheVoid said:

dear Void,
DARLING NIKKI is Asexual.
how creativ is this?