KeithyT said:

TylerHippie, you see that Google Custom Search box up there in the top right?

Type Fury Hendrix into it and have a read of some of the resulting org threads. You are not as alone as you might think from the responses on here so far...

Thanks man. I knew I wasn't the only. I think my ear is more advanced than everyone.

The same thing happen when I told someone "Black or White" sounded like "Alphabet St.",

and a couple people agreed with me.

TylerHippie said:

The same thing happen when I told someone "Black or White" sounded like "Alphabet St.",

and a couple people agreed with me.

^

what is "Black or White"?????

if you are talking about the MJ song, you have a problem

thedance said:

TylerHippie said:

The same thing happen when I told someone "Black or White" sounded like "Alphabet St.",

and a couple people agreed with me.

^

what is "Black or White"?????

if you are talking about the MJ song, you have a problem

Well I have a major problem.

jayARDAHB said:

TylerHippie said:

1. I knew Bob Dylan wrote it ever since I was a kid.

2. Maybe I hear something different that anyone else. And I never said it was a tribute.

The reason I say their the same is because they have the same drive(feel). During evey chorus, there's a lot soloing. Their vocal delivery is kind of the same, their kind of shouting. That's my opinion.

It's 'they're' not 'their'

don't be a pedantic twat. criticize the kid for his opinions, that's what we're here for, but pulling him up on grammar is petty and irrelevant. i've noticed since he's joined that's he's an enthusiastic fan and he can take criticism on the chin and gives calm, measured responses. don't agree with alot of what he says, but he's a young 'un finding his feet, all power to him i say.

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robertgeorgeakabob said:

jayARDAHB said:

It's 'they're' not 'their'

don't be a pedantic twat. criticize the kid for his opinions, that's what we're here for, but pulling him up on grammar is petty and irrelevant. i've noticed since he's joined that's he's an enthusiastic fan and he can take criticism on the chin and gives calm, measured responses. don't agree with alot of what he says, but he's a young 'un finding his feet, all power to him i say.

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I really appreciate that brother

I really don't get it.

Irrespective of their relative merits as songs, I really don't hear many similarities between the two. There are only so many notes and chord progressions that an artist can use, so some songs are bound to have the odd tinge of an older track - even if it is a bit far-fetched.

It's not safe to say "Fury" Is Prince Version Of "All Along The Watchtower".

However, some aspects about "Fury" do remind of the version of "All Along The Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix. In a remote, but recognizeable way. Not unlike "1+1+1=3" reminds of "Erotic City" or "No More Candy 4 U" reminds of several Controversy era tracks. Which is to say, the songs certainly aren't "the same", but the similarities cannot be a pure coincidence either.

It's safer to say "Fury" was influenced by "All Along The Watchtower".

Spinlight said:

TylerHippie said:

To me their similar.

The thing is, similarity (at least in this case) is not subjective.

It either is or it isn't. Jimi didn't write AATW, firstly. Secondly, the song structures are entirely different. No lyrics during a chorus do not a tribute make. Prince has been making songs like "Fury" for 30 years.

It sounds like other songs Prince have been making for 30 years. It is a good song, but in no way compared to "All Along The Watchtower". I say like you say.."Similarity in this case is very subjective."

TylerHippie said:

KeithyT said:

TylerHippie, you see that Google Custom Search box up there in the top right?

Type Fury Hendrix into it and have a read of some of the resulting org threads. You are not as alone as you might think from the responses on here so far...

Thanks man. I knew I wasn't the only. I think my ear is more advanced than everyone.

The same thing happen when I told someone "Black or White" sounded like "Alphabet St.",

and a couple people agreed with me.

A more advanced ear? It has nothing to do with advancement over another person. And the other 2 songs you list sound nothing like each other either. But thanks.

Yeah it sounds more like the type of songs Prince has made over the years than the Hendrix version of "Watchtower" to me.

TylerHippie said:

I think my ear is more advanced than everyone.

How so?

I think Colonized Mind sounds more like his All Along The Watchtower.

black man + guitar = cliched hendrix comparisons.

chocolate1 said:

TylerHippie said:

I think my ear is more advanced than everyone.

How so?

I hear a song in a different manner.

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TylerHippie said:

chocolate1 said:

How so?

I hea a song in a different manner.

So do people stricken with down's syndrome.

Spinlight said:

TylerHippie said:

I hea a song in a different manner.

So do people stricken with down's syndrome.

Not at all.

Your other thread said that "Adore" was Prince's versin of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". You have an overactive imaginatino.

FunkiestOne said:

Your other thread said that "Adore" was Prince's versin of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". You have an overactive imaginatino.

WHAT?!

WOW!

I don't know what to say dude.

Maybe the next one will be how "Kiss" sounds like "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"?

robertgeorgeakabob said:

black man + guitar = cliched hendrix comparisons.

Don't let Tyler hear that.

TylerHippie said:

chocolate1 said:

How so?

I hear a song in a different manner.

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"Different" and "More Advanced" are NOT the same...

You just heard something the rest of us didn't. You're entitled to your opinion.

Spinlight said:

TylerHippie said:

I hea a song in a different manner.

So do people stricken with down's syndrome.

FunkiestOne said:

Your other thread said that "Adore" was Prince's versin of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". You have an overactive imaginatino.

I never said that.

chocolate1 said:

TylerHippie said:

I hear a song in a different manner.

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"Different" and "More Advanced" are NOT the same...

You just heard something the rest of us didn't. You're entitled to your opinion.

I "hear" stuff you guys don't.

Maybe it's just the PRINCE fan speaking in me, but I can't relate "Fury" to "Watchtower". I think it's a great song on its own merit and comparing it to a legendary interpretation of Bob Dylan's folk classic by Hendrix would be belittling it. I consider it one of his finest songs in his current period (2004-present).

TylerHippie said:

chocolate1 said:

"Different" and "More Advanced" are NOT the same...

You just heard something the rest of us didn't. You're entitled to your opinion.

I "hear" stuff you guys don't.

We all hear diffferent things though. That ain't special. Plus it is an opinion. Ears hear different stuff.

Timmy84 said:

TylerHippie said:

I "hear" stuff you guys don't.

We all hear diffferent things though. That ain't special. Plus it is an opinion. Ears hear different stuff.

Have you ever thought "Black or White" sounded like "Alphabet St"?

TylerHippie said:

Timmy84 said:

We all hear diffferent things though. That ain't special. Plus it is an opinion. Ears hear different stuff.

Have you ever thought "Black or White" sounded like "Alphabet St"?

Nope. Two different distinct sounds. One's a funky dance song with a groove and another's more serious with a rock tone to it and some rap. But I can't find a connection to it.

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Timmy84 said:

TylerHippie said:

Have you ever thought "Black or White" sounded like "Alphabet St"?

Nope.

Exactly.

TylerHippie said:

Timmy84 said:

Nope.

Exactly.

Then why even compare a Hendrix cover to a Prince original? I don't get the connection to that either. It's like comparing a freshly made orange but is actually a tangerine to an actually freshly made orange. It'll be like saying Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" is her version of Whitney's "I Will Always Love You" when Celine's song is the original and Whitney's is a cover. You see what I'm saying?

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Timmy84 said:

TylerHippie said:

I "hear" stuff you guys don't.

We all hear diffferent things though. That ain't special. Plus it is an opinion. Ears hear different stuff.

THANK YOU!