SodaShoes said:

For me honestly, I suppose it has been growing up with him as a part of my life.

Listening to one album until the next one came along. Growing up from a girl into a young woman into a woman. Having a puppy love to a crush to a mature emotional feeling for everything that Prince recorded.

Prince has just been in my heart all along.

Growing up, most of my friends weren't too into Prince. Being Black, and growing up in high school where the majority of students were not, I was surrounded by hard rock fans. Even though Prince was 'famous' during the mid-late 80's, it was almost as if many of my friends did not want to accept him. I think like many people in the media, it was discomforting for them that Prince cannot be categorised. Strangely, back then many friends thought he was over-sexed or sexual...but, did Prince not sing the forbidden thoughts or fantasies of many? Surely, to judge him back then is equally as unfair, as questioning his values of today.

But, what I wanted to say, is that when I found out there were others who followed Prince...waiting for his next releases, perhaps going to see his shows in cities other than our own, it amazed me, and I learned that there was actually a community out there...kindof like Deadheads.

Something Prince related that I dig, love.

He's just unique, nobody even comes close.

His humour:

Being #1 at the bank, (how outdated does that sound in these times of failing banks)

yet not paying certain bills.

udo said:

His humour:

Being #1 at the bank, (how outdated does that sound in these times of failing banks)

yet not paying certain bills.

Look here

Just kiddin' ya

I love the way PRINCE plays guitar! And his love songs and the ways he makes silly

faces on stage. It makes you feel like your there with him.

sharonhildebrandt said:

I love the way PRINCE plays guitar! And his love songs and the ways he makes silly

faces on stage. It makes you feel like your there with him.

Many guitarists spend ages trying 2 replicate the combination of effects Prince puts into his guitar sound...I think of the guitar in Venus de Milo (sp?)

Yes, in addition, Prince makes guitars look good

The non-main shows. (pre-, after-, surprise, etc).

But yes, even then I can skip them without sleeping badly over that.

his work and the way his personality shines through in his work

Did anyone mention how cute he is yet? So handsome How many cute 53-year-olds do u know in real life?
I listen to soul, pop, R&B and jazz songs/instrumental music of his most frequently. And I love some of his hiphop songs also. (I know they're not as popular lol) And oh, I love how he can create a brand new song out of studio version tracks in live shows!

XxAxX said:

his work and the way his personality shines through in his work

i feel ya...thing is also that, that is how he wants 2 b known, through his music; that is his strength. & if 1 does take that route 2 approaching or appreciating Prince, it is a beautiful journey, because there is so much...so much music; we really r spoilt. even if 1 is not 2 in2 a particular release, i can say from xperience that there is always a gem 2 b found. some of these gems that did not make it in2 the mainstream, which many of y'all have mentioned from time 2 time include, but r not restricted 2:

- Lion of Judah

- The Love We Make

- Calhoun Square

- A Million Days

- Last December

I admire his:

- Musicianship (his skills on several musical instruments, including vocals)

- His versality (his ability to play different styles of music: funk, rock, soul, blues, jazz, pop etc.)

- His abilitilty to create interesting / innovative arrangements (especially in the eighties) by mixing several musical styles and by experimentating with the 'density' of instrumentation (going minimalistic and stripped down on Dirty Mind and Sign of the Times, creating more busy, layered arrangements on Lovesexy and the Symbol album).

- His ability to write strong songs / compositions (this has always been a bit of a case of hit and miss IMO, even in the eighties: sometimes his production- and arrangementskills overshine the fact a particular song isn't that well composed).

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Riverman37 said:

I admire his:

- Musicianship (his skills on several musical instruments, including vocals)

- His versality (his ability to play different styles of music: funk, rock, soul, blues, jazz, pop etc.)

- His abilitilty to create interesting / innovative arrangements (especially in the eighties) by mixing several musical styles and by experimentating with the 'density' of instrumentation (going minimalistic and stripped down on Dirty Mind and Sign of the Times, creating more busy, layered arrangements on Lovesexy and the Symbol album).

- His ability to write strong songs / compositions (this has always been a bit of a case of hit and miss IMO, even in the eighties: sometimes his production- and arrangementskills overshine the fact a particular song isn't that well composed).

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His ability to write strong songs / compositions (this has always been a bit of a case of hit and miss IMO

that's the thing about being a Prince fan. is that we/he knows Perfection is not 2 b associated w/ his name. Prince has great songs & tunes that r mediocre < this statement is totally subjective tho, coz what might not b my cup of tea, is a favorite jam 4 the next soul

even when Prince plays guitar solos live, he himself knows there r slip ups...but, who is the perfect player or singer? is that what it is about? human beings r volative creatures & should express the unsure, the bent note...the off night perhaps

Riverman37 said:

I admire his:

- Musicianship (his skills on several musical instruments, including vocals)

- His versality (his ability to play different styles of music: funk, rock, soul, blues, jazz, pop etc.)

- His abilitilty to create interesting / innovative arrangements (especially in the eighties) by mixing several musical styles and by experimentating with the 'density' of instrumentation (going minimalistic and stripped down on Dirty Mind and Sign of the Times, creating more busy, layered arrangements on Lovesexy and the Symbol album).

- His ability to write strong songs / compositions (this has always been a bit of a case of hit and miss IMO, even in the eighties: sometimes his production- and arrangementskills overshine the fact a particular song isn't that well composed).

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His ability to write strong songs / compositions (this has always been a bit of a case of hit and miss IMO

that's the thing about being a Prince fan. is that we/he knows Perfection is not 2 b associated w/ his name. Prince has great songs & tunes that r mediocre < this statement is totally subjective tho, coz what might not b my cup of tea, is a favorite jam 4 the next soul

even when Prince plays guitar solos live, he himself knows there r slip ups...but, who is the perfect player or singer? is that what it is about? human beings r volative creatures & should express the unsure, the bent note...the off night perhaps

that's the thing about being a Prince fan. is that we/he knows Perfection is not 2 b associated w/ his name. Prince has great songs & tunes that r mediocre < this statement is totally subjective tho, coz what might not b my cup of tea, is a favorite jam 4 the next soul

even when Prince plays guitar solos live, he himself knows there r slip ups...but, who is the perfect player or singer? is that what it is about? human beings r volative creatures & should express the unsure, the bent note...the off night perhaps

I am not looking for some 'perfect' artist: he or she doesnt exist.

And indeed my views about his songwriting skills are subjective.

I am just trying to express that Prince has never been the most 'consistent' songwriter to me. Personally i am very fond of singer-songwriter music and powerpop: Two types of music where the strength of the composition itself is very important maybe even crucial. And also more important then the quality of the singers voice or the instrumental skills that are exposed.

Based on my experience with these styles i see that it simply isnt Princes main strength. Thats no big deal when he offers compensation for that with his arrangement-skills and sense of urgency and creativity (like he did during the eighties and the first half of the nineties), but when i listen to his material from the 21th century it often irritates me, making me think things like: where are the riffs? what is the main hook? why didn't he create some well-defined chorus?

Again, i repeat, thats my subjective view, but nonetheless its important for my listening pleasure. In my mind: a well-rounded composition can be as satisfying as a blistering guitar solo.

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Riverman37 said:

that's the thing about being a Prince fan. is that we/he knows Perfection is not 2 b associated w/ his name. Prince has great songs & tunes that r mediocre < this statement is totally subjective tho, coz what might not b my cup of tea, is a favorite jam 4 the next soul

even when Prince plays guitar solos live, he himself knows there r slip ups...but, who is the perfect player or singer? is that what it is about? human beings r volative creatures & should express the unsure, the bent note...the off night perhaps

I am not looking for some 'perfect' artist: he or she doesnt exist.

And indeed my views about his songwriting skills are subjective.

I am just trying to express that Prince has never been the most 'consistent' songwriter to me. Personally i am very fond of singer-songwriter music and powerpop: Two types of music where the strength of the composition itself is very important maybe even crucial. And also more important then the quality of the singers voice or the instrumental skills that are exposed.

Based on my experience with these styles i see that it simply isnt Princes main strength. Thats no big deal when he offers compensation for that with his arrangement-skills and sense of urgency and creativity (like he did during the eighties and the first half of the nineties), but when i listen to his material from the 21th century it often irritates me, making me think things like: where are the riffs? what is the main hook? why didn't he create some well-defined chorus?

Again, i repeat, thats my subjective view, but nonetheless its important for my listening pleasure. In my mind: a well-rounded composition can be as satisfying as a blistering guitar solo.

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U r entitled to your perspectives. Even though I could think of many songs which I personally think embody what you say is missing in 2 decades there is no point, as this is not about what you interpret compared or contrasted 2 any1 else.

bobbyperu said:

He goes his own way. No matter what anybody thinks, he goes his own way. And is succesful in doing so. In this day and age, when everybody's a slave to the internet, he doesn't have a website. He doesn't have to, because people will come to see him anyway!He does amazing live shows. He plays small clubs. He doesn't have to. That's where music belongs. On stage! For real music lovers! That's Y I :luv:Prince!

u zealous freak

Well, 1st I love his whole name.

I love that he is intensely individualized.

I love that he is capable of standing alone.

I love that he is a strenuous worker.

I love how he grows better with the years.

I love that he can follow any profession in the fine arts.

I love that he can compete with others in the recreation or physical directorial lines.

I love that he can choose his own vocation.

I love that he is successful in anything he undertakes.

I love that he is healthy.

I love that he is good.

I love him.

What I love about him the most is that he has always done what he wanted to do, no matter what the audience expected. It would've been easy to make a follow-up album on PR, but he came with ATWIAD. Nobody expected that change. Same with Parade, etc, etc. He always finds a way to re-invent himself. In other words: he is always looking for a way to keep it interesting for himself mainly.

He didn't care what people wrote or thought about him and just did his thing. I also love his productivity: while being on top of his fame, he still found the time to produce and write and play with numerous other acts, play aftershows into the night right after a big stadium act, changing setlists or arrangements during tours night after night, and so on.

I also love the way he presents himself on stage and in public life (as far as he shows up in public life): always taking good care of himself, dressing up to like no one else and his sense of humor.

I wanna marry him.

j/k

What I also love about him is that he is very talented & intelligent.

He is extremely protective toward his loved ones.

How he loves 2 write down his thoughts & ideas.

He is a man with opinions, strongly believes in himself, & does not allow 4 other opinions when he is in charge.

I love his charm & wit & how he likes 2 be the pioneer in everything.

Love that he is sociable & fun, he possesses a good sense of humor & has an active imagination.

His passion 4 a project comes & goes b4 other people even have a chance 2 understand it.

He is a busy guy.

Well, his music , obviously.

And his authenticity.

i love music, i love to have my tastes challenged. i don't have any favourite genre, i don't care about technical ability, i don't care if it's recorded using samples or live instumentation. music should be felt in the heart and not analyzed in the head, it should hit you in the pit of the stomach. prince in the 80s ticked every one of my boxes. it veered from the profane to the profound and swirled with the luminosity of a musical kaleidoscope.

Riverman37 said:

From a pure talent point of view 4 the type of music that I love, Prince has no equal.