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Reply #30 posted 04/23/12 5:12pm

lovecomequick

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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.

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Reply #31 posted 04/24/12 9:09am

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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

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Reply #32 posted 04/24/12 9:10am

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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"

cool

There's a reason for that

"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #33 posted 04/24/12 12:57pm

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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.

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Reply #34 posted 04/24/12 2:29pm

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

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Reply #35 posted 04/24/12 3:27pm

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

'The Grand Progression'

eye will ALWAYS think of prince like a "ACT OF GOD"! N another realm. eye mean of all people who might of been aliens or angels.if found out that prince wasn't of this earth, eye would not have been that surprised. R.I.P. prince
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Reply #36 posted 04/24/12 6:14pm

kae510

Love This Song !!!

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Reply #37 posted 04/25/12 1:28am

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

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

'The Grand Progression'

rolleyes

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Reply #38 posted 04/25/12 4:07am

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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"

cool

There's a reason for that

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

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Reply #39 posted 04/25/12 5:21am

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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"




cool



It sure is beautiful.
Hello!
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Reply #40 posted 04/25/12 6:18am

steakfinger

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.

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Reply #41 posted 04/25/12 10:02am

funksterr

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.

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Reply #42 posted 04/25/12 10:13am

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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 wink

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Reply #43 posted 04/25/12 12:44pm

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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 wink

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.

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Reply #44 posted 04/26/12 7:24am

blueml

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

Night Life Orlando

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