I don't really have anything to add...but i can't let the topic go past without saying that it is easily in my top 20 prince songs. it's beautiful. it's amazing and it's kind of the whole reason being like, REALLY into Prince is a worthwhile song...it's sad that a casual fan doesn't get to appreciate this sort of stuff.

i dig the shit out of it. ultimate.

ufoclub said:

It's unique in that Prince seems to be singing very clearly without any of his normal "Prince" character schticks... in a normal tone and register.

And lyrically, he even says "And if there really is a god"...

indicating healthy doubt! It seems like an honest song from Prince Roger Nelson, not "PRINCE".

Of course he does have that Prince trick of being nasty, by boiling it down to "inside of you"

Interesting prospective

IstenSzek said:

just remembered that prince himself mentions this tune on the 2007 (or was it 2008?)

song F.U.N.K.

"well, it might not be The Grand Progression,

but it sure is funky. right on"

There's a reason for that

I love it up until the horrible fake synth orchestra bit at the end. Now if there was a version with Clare Fisher orchestration languishing in the vaults, THAT would be something I'd love to hear.

It also has a very Vangelis feel (you know, Blade Runner kind of music).

Wasn't The "Masterpiece" suppose 2 b on Graffiti Bridge?

'The Grand Progression'

Love This Song !!!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Wasn't The "Masterpiece" suppose 2 b on Graffiti Bridge?

'The Grand Progression'

rdhull said:

IstenSzek said:

just remembered that prince himself mentions this tune on the 2007 (or was it 2008?)

song F.U.N.K.

"well, it might not be The Grand Progression,

but it sure is funky. right on"

There's a reason for that

more like 'there was'. or am i thinking the wrong thing now?

IstenSzek said:

There are some cheesy-sounding synths, but barring that I'd say it's pretty awesome. I think it's a great template for some songwriting.

Careful... I found out the hard way. If you post about how great "The Grand Progression" is, Prince will respond by releasing a forgettable song and include the words "well it may not be The Grand Progression" in the lyrics.

funksterr said:

Careful... I found out the hard way. If you post about how great "The Grand Progression" is, Prince will respond by releasing a forgettable song and include the words "well it may not be The Grand Progression" in the lyrics.

You think the best song Prince has released all decade is forgettable..?

Horses for courses

erik319 said:

funksterr said:

Careful... I found out the hard way. If you post about how great "The Grand Progression" is, Prince will respond by releasing a forgettable song and include the words "well it may not be The Grand Progression" in the lyrics.

You think the best song Prince has released all decade is forgettable..?

Horses for courses

It's the most enthusiastic and energetic song in a long time, but I still think it's largely a bad listen. About a 5/10 for me. TGP on the other hand is more like a 9/10 for me.

He leaves them alone and doesn't fraud with them like a wired ruffian.

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