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Pricking the Balloon of Prince's Pomposity Back in the late 80s, between the time Prince was sleeping with Jerome Benton and Cat(Kat), he intrigued me deeply. I mean, real deeply.
Here was a musician who reinvented himself more frequently than ever changing topography of the landscape that was Michael Jackson’s face. Where Maddona’s supposed reinventions involved a little bit of hair-dye and changing objects involved in simulated stage masturbation, Prince’s reinventions were far sweeping—every year brought a new look, a new color scheme, a new set of themes, and most importantly a new sound. And he did so with the frequency and ferociousness unrivalled by any of his peers. Although Lady Gaga has allowed Prince to rest his laurels a wee bit, being that she has in a very short period of time emerged on the music scene as the musical heir of Mozart, a prodigal daughter whose various sonic textures exude a sense of ethereal genius, that if Prince were any other musician than who he is, would have long ago pricked the balloon of his transparent pomposity. But, Prince is Prince. He’s been unusually untouchable in some sense. Although, he vacillates between being the critics Darling and the public’s ‘dark horse’, none of this seems to have curbed any eccentricities that he long ago displayed. The worse of these, in my opinion is his inability to give a straight answer when interviewed. Additionally, his unwillingness to answer questions actually related to his craft while simultaneously claiming that he wants people to know his music rather than other nefarious aspects of the persona that is “Prince” only makes him appear even more socially awkward. Has Prince ever given a good interview? Has he ever given an interview where he was completely honest all the way through? Look, we love Prince because he stands out among other musicians. Dare I even say it, I love the fact that he behaves differently from other musicians and the fact that he tends to intimidate other musicians to some extent. However, I do grow weary of the fact he still insist, at the age of 50 and with his makeup and various cosmetic enhancements with their waning degrees of effectiveness in keeping up the eternal youth illusion, this old man still tries to build a mystery for himself. At 20 or 30, the dark horse is alluring. At 50, he’s creepy. I’ve dated a guy a couple of years ago who insisted on building a mystery for himself as well, trying desperately to make everyone around him think that he was this sweet nice guy. In reality, he was no different than me—vain, critical, and very selfish. The only difference is that he still desperately clings to trying to promote that illusion. It’s a transparent veil. Prince’s transparent veil may or may not intrigue some of you. For me, the verdict is still out as to whether I find it interesting and humorous, if a bit sad—or whether I find it just strange and annoying. All that can be said is that I find it interesting enough..but mostly in a perplexing way. Prince has always had repeating patterns in his life. In the late 80s he hooked up with Cat…In the 90s, he married Manie who resembled a mouse…And of course, Bria who sort of reminds me of a horse….the old MacDonald’s farm theme is a pattern. As is many things in his life.
I do fear that his inability to answer a question straight forward, and therefore allowing future books on the man to rely on speculation and conjecture, does him and his fans a disservice. Perhaps he’s not brave…Perhaps he’s not interested. Whatever his motivations, we’ll never know and only rely on the afore mentioned speculation. However, what a book an honest memoir would be!
Simulated Image Below of Prince and Bria Valente (in order to avoid cease and desist orders from WebSherrif)
You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets! 
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Prince's interviews always give me the douche chills. I'd rather just have him peform than talk, even if he's going to do something positively dreadful, like something off of Lotusflower or MPLSound or 2010.
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You're interesting. | |
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You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets!
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You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets!
I hope everyone pays more attention to Sags posts--sweething
Jesus weeps
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Now you mention it!.... | |
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I thought the MuchMusic interview was one of the most straightfoward. Other than that one, I see what you're saying.
Mayte= mouse. Mani= rat (not in a bad way...)
Prince is an enigma. To me, it is equally attractive and disgusting. time flies. | |
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Thanks for supporting my thread.
OK OK...Thanks for acknowledging my thread. You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets!
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Prince being an enigma would be more interesting if he were one in the Kate Bush fashion. But, he's actually trying too hard me thinks. It's sort of ...well...transparent, no?
You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets!
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"Although Lady Gaga has allowed Prince to rest his laurels a wee bit, being that she has in a very short period of time emerged on the music scene as the musical heir of Mozart, a prodigal daughter whose various sonic textures exude a sense of ethereal genius,"
Seriously friend. Blow that Charlie Sheen or whatever the heck it is that you done took all up in your cardio vascular out with the quickness. You're sounding real incoherent right about now. Just exhale and leave it alone. | |
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OMG, no, no no. You just need to reread it slowly. That's all.
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Ridiculous troll thread.
But as far as honest interviews - peep how candid he was in "Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic" press conference. Straight up, honest, funny, no cryptic answers. I've always enjoyed that one. |
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I think you hear me, Andy.
You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets!
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I knew there was some reason I wanted to read this thread | |
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Lady Gaga is not a "musical" heir to anyone. Mozart? Pfft. Maybe a musical heir to Madonna, who until recent years was barely a singer, much less a writer or instrumentalist. Lady Gaga a musical joke. She's a PR stunt. She'll be around for a while because idiots confuse controversy and zany wardrobe with art. She might be remembered in the future, but not for music. "Her" musical textures come from her producers and engineers and the people who actually write the songs. She always has collaborators because SHE CAN'T WRITE A SONG BY HERSELF - EVEN THE BASIC, SIMPLE POO THAT FOLKS SEEM TO THINK SHE WRITES. CAPS-LOCK LIKE A MUG, LADIES!!!
She has emerged not as a prodigal daughter, (from where has she returned seeking forgiveness and to whom is she returning?) but as a turtle head slowing poking from my ample buttchecks in a foolish attempt to soil my drawers.
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The most interesting man in the world is a lot older than 50 and he is plenty mysterious.
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Your entire post is inccorrect, because it is wrong and not right. Moreover, it is not correct. Lastly, your post is untrue because it is not valid. Just plain wrong. You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets!
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The Buddha is indeed the most intersting man that every lived, but this thread is neither about Lady Gaga nor Lord Buddha.
To focus on them in this thread would be like focusing on the boys Michael Jackson touched but never to mention Thriller. You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets!
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