SpiritOtter said:

EyeJester7,

What you clearly do not realise yet is that you are a NATURAL when it comes to articulating or presenting. Your style, too, is naturally inclusive and warm, which I believe is why so many of us are welcoming your enthusiasm and positivity. Personally speaking, I loved the way you signed off by saying PEACE and BE WILD!

peace and be wild,

Spirit

Thank you again!!!!

It means so much to me! I got to thank you! I want to deliver enthusiasm, and knowledge on what I convey. YES! I can only do so properly, if I articulate and present correctly. I want to sharpen myself in that sense! Thank you so much! Peace and Be WILD unto you the spirit!

I love that name! You're very involved in the mind of things, and that is one of my greatest inspirations! Thank you and Keep me informed!

EyeJester7 said:

CrabalockerFishwife said:

Really? I tried listening to it after I made my review for it, and I think it's the lyrics that spoil it for me. He sounds like he is forced to sing it. Haha. The ending is the most bearable part. Haha

'Here Eye Come' is a little bit much of a 'Work' to appeal. "O I feel like that little dirty blonde girl, in 9 & 1/2 weeks" That line made me watch the movie, which is awesome! Haha

REALLY? Immersion is boring to you? I think that is a 'dreamy' song...lol. "Very adept in the art of hearing.." The lyrics are beautiful and it sounds like something out of a poetry book. Haha..But I get where you are coming from!

Btw, your user name is one of the most unique usernames I ever saw anywhere...lol

I'll listen to "Immersion" again.. I haven't played it since it first came out, but I found it unbearable back then.

I fully understand why people hate "Another Like Me", but it's just supposed to be a fun song, and it's better than his other recent "fun" songs (like "Everybody Loves Me"), imo

I didn't come up with my username, though; John Lennon did - http://www.youtube.com/wa...G73Pk1yUj8 [@ 1:42]

Oh you mean you're going to be doing this all the time? Ah. Effa podcast yall..its all about tubery now days.

EyeJester7 said:

thedance said:

^ I read it as "Form the lotus".

And now you can read it as 'From The Lotus...' Hahaha

Dang..that's some cute littlle sexy muthafkaha, how old are you? Uncle Prince would be happy to see U listening to his best song "everybody loves me"...

The whole Lotusflow3r project was an absolute masterpiece. The concept, the website(which allowed me 2 c him live three shows in one night & The trio of 2nite shows with Jay Leno & Ellen & yes did get my T-shirt also ) It was a nightmare figuring out the password 2 get through 2 the site on opening day. But everything dealing with Prince is not easy. But the satisfaction afterwards is well worth it.My only complaint is that he ended & gave up on the promotion of the LotusFlow3r project too soon. But it still was a gr8 success with a debut of #2 with only one retailer & a gold album.

Every live per4mance was top notch. The "Helicksher" inclusion was like an xtra Prince alter ego.

Jesse ur review & enthusiasm was incredible. Prince should replace Shelby(The "commentator" not back up singer) with U. accept Ur slight criticisms. But every song that is included is as a whole not individually. This was a "Concept" album!

LotusFlow3r/HELiCkSHEr/MPlSOuNd is a classic

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SpiritOtter said:

EyeJester7,

What you clearly do not realise yet is that you are a NATURAL when it comes to articulating or presenting. Your style, too, is naturally inclusive and warm, which I believe is why so many of us are welcoming your enthusiasm and positivity. Personally speaking, I loved the way you signed off by saying PEACE and BE WILD!

peace and be wild,

Spirit

Harlepolis said:

As far as Lotus,,,,

I'd say "The Rainbow Children" is the prelude to this album, as far as production is concerned. It doesn't feel like there was an overlap between the two albums, it sounded like they were recorded during the same period. Def a top notch production.

I put these two albums together as well, as far as disc 1 of LF is concerned. Both are his best records from the 1st decade, but I don't think they were recorded around the same time. I feel most of LF is from around 2006/2007, tho' I am sure some experts can correct me.

Great thread Jester.

Tremolina said:

Harlepolis said:

As far as Lotus,,,,

I'd say "The Rainbow Children" is the prelude to this album, as far as production is concerned. It doesn't feel like there was an overlap between the two albums, it sounded like they were recorded during the same period. Def a top notch production.

I put these two albums together as well, as far as disc 1 of LF is concerned. Both are his best records from the 1st decade, but I don't think they were recorded around the same time. I feel most of LF is from around 2006/2007, tho' I am sure some experts can correct me.

Great thread Jester.

Yeah, they weren't recorded in the same period, but they sound like they did.

Great review/discussion of the album! I agree with you that Elixer has some good songs, especially Here Eye Come. MPLSound is the only disappointment to me. Like you say, it has a great title, so I expected some really great songs.

Keep up the great work!

I think with MPLSOUND.He just decided to take off all his funky cuts & saved them 4 later. John Blackwell described it totally different then what it turned out 2 b..He just changed his mind. But still liked it...

Tremolina said:

Harlepolis said:

As far as Lotus,,,,

I'd say "The Rainbow Children" is the prelude to this album, as far as production is concerned. It doesn't feel like there was an overlap between the two albums, it sounded like they were recorded during the same period. Def a top notch production.

I put these two albums together as well, as far as disc 1 of LF is concerned. Both are his best records from the 1st decade, but I don't think they were recorded around the same time. I feel most of LF is from around 2006/2007, tho' I am sure some experts can correct me.

Great thread Jester.

The production does sound very similar but, as far as I know, the 3121 sessions and the Lotusflower sessions, or at least some of them, took place at the same time.

I really enjoyed watching this, and I´ll repeat what I said before about you...it is very refreshing to see someone who´s still very enthusiastic about Prince and his music and who shrugs off the bad songs with a simple "Shit happens" attitude while still pointing out the positive aspects. And you pay a lot of attention to details. I like that.

Plus your outfit looks sharp.

Keep doing what you´re doing.

Nice voice and attitude.

KoolEaze said:

I really enjoyed watching this, and I´ll repeat what I said before about you...it is very refreshing to see someone who´s still very enthusiastic about Prince and his music and who shrugs off the bad songs with a simple "Shit happens" attitude while still pointing out the positive aspects. And you pay a lot of attention to details. I like that.

Plus your outfit looks sharp.

Keep doing what you´re doing.

Nice voice and attitude.

Thank you VERY MUCH! I have learned to pay attention to the details of his music, and for those aspects that are not my taste, I just point it out and keep on moving. I am not one to focus on, one minor detail when the major details, says a whole lot more. "Shit and shift" does happen..lol. Such is Life! It should not be the end of the world of his music, and the worst possible thing to happen just because it disappoints me. Haha. The positive aspects is what made me, have the desire to purchase the album in the first place. Thank you very much again!

I always got to look fresh and presentable even if it's a camera. Lol I can lay back and low, but that's when I am to myself in the square of my 'Laylow' but my definition of looking 'Regular' is different than most. Haha. One guy recently asked me: "Do you have regular clothes" Haha..I do, but my definition of regular is once again different. lol. AND thanks for the words about my voice and attitude!

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CrabalockerFishwife said:

EyeJester7 said:

Really? I tried listening to it after I made my review for it, and I think it's the lyrics that spoil it for me. He sounds like he is forced to sing it. Haha. The ending is the most bearable part. Haha

'Here Eye Come' is a little bit much of a 'Work' to appeal. "O I feel like that little dirty blonde girl, in 9 & 1/2 weeks" That line made me watch the movie, which is awesome! Haha

REALLY? Immersion is boring to you? I think that is a 'dreamy' song...lol. "Very adept in the art of hearing.." The lyrics are beautiful and it sounds like something out of a poetry book. Haha..But I get where you are coming from!

Btw, your user name is one of the most unique usernames I ever saw anywhere...lol

I'll listen to "Immersion" again.. I haven't played it since it first came out, but I found it unbearable back then.

I fully understand why people hate "Another Like Me", but it's just supposed to be a fun song, and it's better than his other recent "fun" songs (like "Everybody Loves Me"), imo

I didn't come up with my username, though; John Lennon did - http://www.youtube.com/wa...G73Pk1yUj8 [@ 1:42]

Thank YOU! AHH! I just realized your name came from one of my favorite songs!! How could I not even pick that UP? lol.

Yeah, 'Immersion' is an interesting song. I think Prince wrote that for Bria. The lyrics seem as if he is telling the story how she became a 'Jehovah's Witness'. Haha. "Very adept in the art of listening..."I have my own conclusion on that, I wouldn't want to get carried away though...lol

I guess it's a fun song! It didn't manage to work for me. 'Everybody Loves Me' works in a sense because it reminds me of the MPLSOUND. In my opinion it should have been on MPLSound. It fits the title lol

rdhull said:

Oh you mean you're going to be doing this all the time? Ah. Effa podcast yall..its all about tubery now days.

O YEAH! Thank you! TUBERY IS WHERE IT IS AT!!!! Haha..for me anyways...lol

OzlemUcucu said:

EyeJester7 said:

And now you can read it as 'From The Lotus...' Hahaha

Dang..that's some cute littlle sexy muthafkaha, how old are you? Uncle Prince would be happy to see U listening to his best song "everybody loves me"...

Hahaha.... I am 19 going on 20 If that means anything. "Everybody Loves Me" Is not his best song. Hahahaha..He would probably be concerned if someone labeled it as such..Hahahaha

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

The whole Lotusflow3r project was an absolute masterpiece. The concept, the website(which allowed me 2 c him live three shows in one night & The trio of 2nite shows with Jay Leno & Ellen & yes did get my T-shirt also ) It was a nightmare figuring out the password 2 get through 2 the site on opening day. But everything dealing with Prince is not easy. But the satisfaction afterwards is well worth it.My only complaint is that he ended & gave up on the promotion of the LotusFlow3r project too soon. But it still was a gr8 success with a debut of #2 with only one retailer & a gold album.

Every live per4mance was top notch. The "Helicksher" inclusion was like an xtra Prince alter ego.

Jesse ur review & enthusiasm was incredible. Prince should replace Shelby(The "commentator" not back up singer) with U. accept Ur slight criticisms. But every song that is included is as a whole not individually. This was a "Concept" album!

LotusFlow3r/HELiCkSHEr/MPlSOuNd is a classic

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Thank you for your comment and insight!

You are so lucky to see him ALL of those times! How was that even possible? Haha..I wish I could have seen him on one of the many days you seen him. lol. AWESOME you got the T-shirt! The website worked excellent for you then!! Haha It sure did reach GOLD! As with Prince often, he never seems to give his projects the extent he should. If he would have allowed this 'Lotus' to grow some more months it would have been fantastic. It's an incredible concept! Indeed, those live performances were just in another gear.

I never seen "Helicksher" as a alter ego...I guess it could be seen that? lol

Thank you! I appreciate your insight very much! Shelby J fits right for him. I am just another purple admirer. This is an excellent concept, that I think will get a lot love as soon as time passes!

Thank you very much for the GIFS..they are pretty cool!

controversy99 said:

Great review/discussion of the album! I agree with you that Elixer has some good songs, especially Here Eye Come. MPLSound is the only disappointment to me. Like you say, it has a great title, so I expected some really great songs.

Keep up the great work!

Thank you for coming by and sharing your interests and knowledge! "Here Eye Come" is the sugar. As someone said, it probably kind of sounds as if he is trying too hard to be sexy...but that sounds works! The production is stellar. How he adds the rain for 'Coming' and the way the guitar plays with the metaphors...lol. It's just AWESOME!

MPLSOUND, could have been much better for me if he got rid of: Another Like Me, Better With Time, ANd No More Candy 4 U...Everything else is good, but maybe he should have saved them for another time?

Thank you again! Love & light!

Harlepolis said:

Tremolina said:

I put these two albums together as well, as far as disc 1 of LF is concerned. Both are his best records from the 1st decade, but I don't think they were recorded around the same time. I feel most of LF is from around 2006/2007, tho' I am sure some experts can correct me.

Great thread Jester.

Yeah, they weren't recorded in the same period, but they sound like they did.

The both of you, I thank you!

The guitar is what makes it sounds very 'TRC' for me. It's just stellar work..And while we know it was not recorded the same year..we can see the bold taste of it. It's just amazing work!

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Thank you very much for the GIFS..they are pretty cool!

U seem very cool .........U R now my purple adopted son
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EyeJester7 said:

It's officially been 3 years since 'Lotusflow3r/MPLSound/Elixer' (3 Years for a New 'Offical Worldwide release') and I just wanted to share my thoughts on this release. It's hard to believe it's taken so long, what is he DOING? Haha

Feel free to comment, and share your moments and thoughts towards this delivery!

I was extremely nervous, and I have to learn to talk slow, and deliver all the points necessary. However, I still hope some of that which I highlighted gave insight and intrigue?

I hope this brought some interest to you all!

Thanks again!

[Edited 3/29/12 9:10am]

Great review and reviewer. Just listened to the 'LotusFlower' disc, which is my favorite. Truly a disc that you can put on and play all the wat thru without skipping tracks. Favorites from this disc would be 'Colonized Mind', '$', 'Wall of Berlin', 'From the Lotus Flower', 'Back to the Lotus Flower', 'Boom', 'Dreamer'. Elixer was SO slept on it's pitiful. Laid back like a Sade album, definitely. All the band tracks featured Cora and Josh and they were tight. They get ALOT of grief on the org but they were tight. Listen to "Something You Already Know"; my God, that track is so funky and tight. On the strength of that track alone, Prince could and oughta do an r&b album with them as the rhthym section. Loved all the band based tracks as well as 'Elixer'. Tis is a disc you can put on and not skip around alot. Also this is one Prince's best protege' productions EVER. Listen to the music! MPLS was alright. '2010' and 'Ol Skool' Company, 'Dance 4 Me', 'Valentina', 'There'll Neveer B' would make a great '2010/MPLS Sound redux. Also, the Michael B./Sonny T tracks, I think, were tracks from a marathon session Prince did with them prior to the '3121' album. I think they did about 15 tracks that were spread across 3 albums '3121', 'Planet Earth' and 'Lotus Flower', so far. All of the Cora and Josh tracks were exceptional. They are so slept on. They do great rock, soul, jazz and funk. Cora's drumming isn't as flashy as John Blackwell's but you have to kind of peep the inside of it; her foot on that bass drum and those licks in between and Josh holds down that bottom but can get funky when necessary, like '$' or 'Chelsea Rogers'.

I dug and still dig 'Lotus Flower'. Prince's best stuff is usually 2, 3 and hopefully 4 disc offerings.

Now I've heard you speak I can understand why you laugh "ha ha" so much in your posts. It doesn't irk anymore

Great vid by the way. So much positivity, balance and understanding: you temper your bias how we all should. You'll never fit in here, you do know that don't you?

Why are you posting these video commentaries? Do you want to be a TV journalist or radio personality?

I'm only asking because I often wonder the objective(s) people have when starting video blogs like this on YouTube, other than the usual obvious, which are quick fame and the need for attention. And since I don't think those are your reasons, I'm just curious.

And if you haven't thought about being a reporter, you should, 'cause you have the voice for it.

WaterInYourBath said:

Why are you posting these video commentaries? Do you want to be a TV journalist or radio personality?

I'm only asking because I often wonder the objective(s) people have when starting video blogs like this on YouTube, other than the usual obvious, which are quick fame and the need for attention. And since I don't think those are your reasons, I'm just curious.

And if you haven't thought about being a reporter, you should, 'cause you have the voice for it.

THANK YOU! Well...I kind of want to be a documentary film maker. I'm just as interested in journalism, but most definitely radio! You can't tell from the tapes on the wall? Haha. (I love radio, and talking about those things which go on, that gives me interest..) I'm always interested in perspective and sharing my thoughts on matters which brings interest to me. I am curious to entertain the absurd and details of things. I love anatomy.

I could really care less for fame and fortune. I value and appreciate the most, when one shares with me their interest and perspective on a matter. I know many people on YouTube who constantly ask for a: LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIPTION. But I feel if you care to check it out you will. I have to do some type of advertisement to get my perspective out, so I came here! I'm not concerned with my videos going 'Viral' or becoming a smash it. I just want to share thoughts on what gives me enthusiasm and interest.

Thank you! I want to be more of a 'Host' giving questions and entertaining the perspectives which seem absurd or challenging. OR simply just sharing my insight.

I really appreciate what you have to say!

iloveannie said:

Now I've heard you speak I can understand why you laugh "ha ha" so much in your posts. It doesn't irk anymore

Great vid by the way. So much positivity, balance and understanding: you temper your bias how we all should. You'll never fit in here, you do know that don't you?

There I go again laughing. I don't really laugh as much. I can see how it is irking..

Thank you! We all should temper our bias, so that it does not overcome the genuine reason for our appreciation of it.

WELL...lol

I have been "FIRED UP" by some people here. LOL. The org, is a place of FIRE. lol. When people fire me UP, I simply fire them up back! Haha. I'm all about approach and intent. If you intended to paint me as a nut case, I have every reason to paint you as your intention was to me. I don't understand how someone can intentionally call someone out, in the approach of unconcern and disrespect. I look at how, relationships are very different from ones experience. I've learned to respect why, and the conviction one would have because of their experience and knowledge of the matter. We can disagree and not be disagreeable. IN My world anyways...

EyeJester7 said:

WaterInYourBath said:

Why are you posting these video commentaries? Do you want to be a TV journalist or radio personality?

I'm only asking because I often wonder the objective(s) people have when starting video blogs like this on YouTube, other than the usual obvious, which are quick fame and the need for attention. And since I don't think those are your reasons, I'm just curious.

And if you haven't thought about being a reporter, you should, 'cause you have the voice for it.

THANK YOU! Well...I kind of want to be a documentary film maker. I'm just as interested in journalism, but most definitely radio! You can't tell from the tapes on the wall? Haha. (I love radio, and talking about those things which go on, that gives me interest..) I'm always interested in perspective and sharing my thoughts on matters which brings interest to me. I am curious to entertain the absurd and details of things. I love anatomy.

I could really care less for fame and fortune. I value and appreciate the most, when one shares with me their interest and perspective on a matter. I know many people on YouTube who constantly ask for a: LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIPTION. But I feel if you care to check it out you will. I have to do some type of advertisement to get my perspective out, so I came here! I'm not concerned with my videos going 'Viral' or becoming a smash it. I just want to share thoughts on what gives me enthusiasm and interest.

Thank you! I want to be more of a 'Host' giving questions and entertaining the perspectives which seem absurd or challenging. OR simply just sharing my insight.

I really appreciate what you have to say!

Oh cool, that's great. I'm glad you have academic goals in mind. Maintain them, and you could indeed become very successful in the broadcasting field.

Keep up the great week, young son. You did an admirable job. Stay a steady rock of your love for Prince regardless of some of the "fired" remarks of some Org members. Just an insight the song to Salema's daughter was done to honor his friendship with Selma.

Cool. I like No More Candy, but otherwise go with your take. Haven't managed tog et into Elixer ever, but maybe I should give it another try (or not...).

The worst song on the set, though, is 4ever. I just can't listen to that. Although otherwise LF is my fave record of recent years.