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Thread started 02/02/11 7:23pm

VoxxFiyah

Quick question about a song played in the movie 'Purple Rain'...

I'm sure this has already been asked but I tried searching to see if someone already answered this, with no luck, so here I go.....

There's a scene where the Kid's band is playing this beat that I am SURE is from 'Computer Blue' (this is the scene where the Kid walks in asking where Wendy and Lisa are, then the old white bearded dude then comes and tells him Billy needs to see him.....NOW)

I tried looking for this particular beat in EVERY version of 'Computer Blue' I could find, with no luck (although in the extended version you can clearly hear the beat, along with other instruments and effects). Is there ANY version of Computer Blue that has the 'bare bones' version of that beat, as it was played in the movie?

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Reply #1 posted 02/02/11 7:26pm

jonylawson

VoxxFiyah said:

I'm sure this has already been asked but I tried searching to see if someone already answered this, with no luck, so here I go.....

There's a scene where the Kid's band is playing this beat that I am SURE is from 'Computer Blue' (this is the scene where the Kid walks in asking where Wendy and Lisa are, then the old white bearded dude then comes and tells him Billy needs to see him.....NOW)

I tried looking for this particular beat in EVERY version of 'Computer Blue' I could find, with no luck (although in the extended version you can clearly hear the beat, along with other instruments and effects). Is there ANY version of Computer Blue that has the 'bare bones' version of that beat, as it was played in the movie?

That was GOD...........

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Reply #2 posted 02/02/11 7:32pm

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VoxxFiyah said:

I tried looking for this particular beat in EVERY version of 'Computer Blue' I could find, with no luck (although in the extended version you can clearly hear the beat, along with other instruments and effects). Is there ANY version of Computer Blue that has the 'bare bones' version of that beat, as it was played in the movie?

2 my knowledge, it's just this

[Edited 2/2/11 19:34pm]

Yes, at 19, I finally saw the Revolution, a legendary band. And I talked to Wendy!!! biggrin In addition to seeing Prince, I have now lived life. Thank you Purple People!!
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Reply #3 posted 02/02/11 8:09pm

Rinluv

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VoxxFiyah said:

I'm sure this has already been asked but I tried searching to see if someone already answered this, with no luck, so here I go.....

There's a scene where the Kid's band is playing this beat that I am SURE is from 'Computer Blue' (this is the scene where the Kid walks in asking where Wendy and Lisa are, then the old white bearded dude then comes and tells him Billy needs to see him.....NOW)

I tried looking for this particular beat in EVERY version of 'Computer Blue' I could find, with no luck (although in the extended version you can clearly hear the beat, along with other instruments and effects). Is there ANY version of Computer Blue that has the 'bare bones' version of that beat, as it was played in the movie?

I don't think there is where just that beat from movie. Plus in the MOVIE Bobby, Mark and Matt are just Rehearsing the song without the other members to add "instruments and effects" to the song.

Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U.
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Reply #4 posted 02/02/11 11:32pm

silkylee

It's Computer Blue.

I use to rewind that scene all the time.

It's FUNKY! fart doody guitar headbang

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Reply #5 posted 02/03/11 12:47am

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I don't know if it's the same, but I just heard a live version from the tour and the beat is super-funky!

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Reply #6 posted 02/03/11 1:39am

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They are playing Computer Blue, but I imagine is just a basic live rendition filmed on the spot for the scene.

What I would really like is the full clean version of the purple rain cords on Princes tape.

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Reply #7 posted 02/03/11 8:54am

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God is played hen Prince is making love to Appolonia...I believe it's Computer Blue as well in BG with Wendy & Lisa.

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Reply #8 posted 02/03/11 9:17am

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VoxxFiyah said:

then the old white bearded dude then comes and tells him Billy needs to see him.....NOW)

Big Chick is not pleased. mad

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Reply #9 posted 02/03/11 9:23am

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I always thought they were doing a version of "Jungle Love", note the sort of guilty, oops-he-caught-us look along with the "where the hell have you been?" look. Just sort of jamming on it because they like the song, although they could never tell the Kid that.

I'm just saying...
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Reply #10 posted 02/03/11 9:56am

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at one point they play a bit of Possessed. I am thinking that may be what you are thinking of.

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Reply #11 posted 02/03/11 1:24pm

VoxxFiyah

Rinluv said:

VoxxFiyah said:

I'm sure this has already been asked but I tried searching to see if someone already answered this, with no luck, so here I go.....

There's a scene where the Kid's band is playing this beat that I am SURE is from 'Computer Blue' (this is the scene where the Kid walks in asking where Wendy and Lisa are, then the old white bearded dude then comes and tells him Billy needs to see him.....NOW)

I tried looking for this particular beat in EVERY version of 'Computer Blue' I could find, with no luck (although in the extended version you can clearly hear the beat, along with other instruments and effects). Is there ANY version of Computer Blue that has the 'bare bones' version of that beat, as it was played in the movie?

I don't think there is where just that beat from movie. Plus in the MOVIE Bobby, Mark and Matt are just Rehearsing the song without the other members to add "instruments and effects" to the song.

I guess I'll just have to record it from the movie and loop it....I REALLY like that beat by itself for some reason lol

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Reply #12 posted 02/03/11 1:44pm

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OnlyNDaUsa said:

at one point they play a bit of Possessed. I am thinking that may be what you are thinking of.

No, that's when Morris is drinking champagne with Apollonia.

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Reply #13 posted 02/03/11 1:52pm

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It's from the Extended Version of Computer Blue.

Pretty sure the part you're hearing in the movie is the "na-na-na-na-na, wave your hand in the air, now everybody sing it" part of the song. Around 6:20 or so.

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Reply #14 posted 02/03/11 2:30pm

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Genesia said:

OnlyNDaUsa said:

at one point they play a bit of Possessed. I am thinking that may be what you are thinking of.

No, that's when Morris is drinking champagne with Apollonia.

ahh I have not watched it in ... when was the 20th year anniversary dvd released? 2004? wow ... 6 years. (but I have the Peach and Black pod cast commentary i need to watch it and listen)

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Reply #15 posted 02/03/11 11:33pm

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VoxxFiyah said:

Rinluv said:

I don't think there is where just that beat from movie. Plus in the MOVIE Bobby, Mark and Matt are just Rehearsing the song without the other members to add "instruments and effects" to the song.

I guess I'll just have to record it from the movie and loop it....I REALLY like that beat by itself for some reason lol

I love it too.

Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U.
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Reply #16 posted 02/04/11 12:35am

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I've been listening to Computer Blue lately, such fire between musician and instrument
"So fierce U look 2night, the brightest star pales 2 Ur sex..."
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