no. some relatively decent audience recordings tho. npgmc talked about their release, but guess what happened in the end?

Harlepolis said:

Which set is the best?

Xenophobia Vol I & II on the Sabotage label are good. The bastard about that set is you have to patch together shows are they are split up over the discs, in order to listen to them in some sort of continuity. Quality is really good though.

Thunderball were also to release a Xenophobia set before they ceased trading, the set has been released as a Thunderball/fan release type of affair. Quaility is almost the same as the Sabotage set, differences are very minimal.

The Premium label also had a Xenophobia set but I can't comment as I have not heard those recordings.

From what I gather the Sabotage set is the most complete, and quality is great.

And as always, you come through checked the digital garden site before I made this thread, but it seems that there are many boots that recorded those events, and it was confusing.

The reason why I wanted to check them out is because of "Paisley Park" A guitar + a drum kit = a MENTAL performance. I could take or leave the song, but after hearing this version live, I reconsidered

Harlepolis said:

The reason why I wanted to check them out is because of "Paisley Park" A guitar + a drum kit = a MENTAL performance. I could take or leave the song, but after hearing this version live, I reconsidered

The music played over the 7 nights really is amazing. Some very rare songs played. Two fairly standard ONA gigs were played during the celebration, and while it's nice to have them, it's the other nights that the magic happened. Prince's acoustic set on night 4 is worth it for obtaining this set alone. Great release.

TheDigitalGardener said:

Harlepolis said:

Which set is the best?

Xenophobia Vol I & II on the Sabotage label are good. The bastard about that set is you have to patch together shows are they are split up over the discs, in order to listen to them in some sort of continuity. Quality is really good though.

Thunderball were also to release a Xenophobia set before they ceased trading, the set has been released as a Thunderball/fan release type of affair. Quaility is almost the same as the Sabotage set, differences are very minimal.

The Premium label also had a Xenophobia set but I can't comment as I have not heard those recordings.

From what I gather the Sabotage set is the most complete, and quality is great.

There is also a T's Xenophobia CD out there. One show only, with improved sound quality

xenophobia2002 said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

Xenophobia Vol I & II on the Sabotage label are good. The bastard about that set is you have to patch together shows are they are split up over the discs, in order to listen to them in some sort of continuity. Quality is really good though.

Thunderball were also to release a Xenophobia set before they ceased trading, the set has been released as a Thunderball/fan release type of affair. Quaility is almost the same as the Sabotage set, differences are very minimal.

The Premium label also had a Xenophobia set but I can't comment as I have not heard those recordings.

From what I gather the Sabotage set is the most complete, and quality is great.

There is also a T's Xenophobia CD out there. One show only, with improved sound quality

Is that the acoustic set?

There are a couple of Xenophobia shows under the title of "Xenophobia Remastered" too. Fan releases. I have no idea what they sound like.

Harlepolis said:

And as always, you come through checked the digital garden site before I made this thread, but it seems that there are many boots that recorded those events, and it was confusing.

The reason why I wanted to check them out is because of "Paisley Park" A guitar + a drum kit = a MENTAL performance. I could take or leave the song, but after hearing this version live, I reconsidered

Prince walked right through the crowd before he went on stage before this show. This one and the acoustic show were the highlights but my personal favorite was the "rock" oriented night right after Bernard Allison´s show....raw energy, great choice of songs, simply a superb Prince concert.

And Prince was in a great mood throughout the week, even though some assholes tried to steal stuff.

Good times!

"Kirk, is the water warm enough?" (Prince right before he began with his acoustic set).

xenophobia2002 said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

Xenophobia Vol I & II on the Sabotage label are good. The bastard about that set is you have to patch together shows are they are split up over the discs, in order to listen to them in some sort of continuity. Quality is really good though.

Thunderball were also to release a Xenophobia set before they ceased trading, the set has been released as a Thunderball/fan release type of affair. Quaility is almost the same as the Sabotage set, differences are very minimal.

The Premium label also had a Xenophobia set but I can't comment as I have not heard those recordings.

From what I gather the Sabotage set is the most complete, and quality is great.

There is also a T's Xenophobia CD out there. One show only, with improved sound quality

? I never knew this. And I was meeting and talking to T in the crowd at the Xenophobia celebration!

KoolEaze said:

Harlepolis said:

And as always, you come through checked the digital garden site before I made this thread, but it seems that there are many boots that recorded those events, and it was confusing.

The reason why I wanted to check them out is because of "Paisley Park" A guitar + a drum kit = a MENTAL performance. I could take or leave the song, but after hearing this version live, I reconsidered

Prince walked right through the crowd before he went on stage before this show. This one and the acoustic show were the highlights but my personal favorite was the "rock" oriented night right after Bernard Allison´s show....raw energy, great choice of songs, simply a superb Prince concert.

And Prince was in a great mood throughout the week, even though some assholes tried to steal stuff.

Good times!

"Kirk, is the water warm enough?" (Prince right before he began with his acoustic set).

The interactions that took place during those times are legendary,,,,at least from the stories I read here over the years. That "ONA soundboard fan" thread is an example. I also remember reading alot about it during the board's "black & blue" days, I was still somewhat of a newbie at the time, and even though I didn't have much knowledge about those events, reading the comments from those who went there made a hell of an impression.

Wait a cotton picking minute,,,,,,folks were trying to steal under his nose?

xenophobia2002 said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

Xenophobia Vol I & II on the Sabotage label are good. The bastard about that set is you have to patch together shows are they are split up over the discs, in order to listen to them in some sort of continuity. Quality is really good though.

Thunderball were also to release a Xenophobia set before they ceased trading, the set has been released as a Thunderball/fan release type of affair. Quaility is almost the same as the Sabotage set, differences are very minimal.

The Premium label also had a Xenophobia set but I can't comment as I have not heard those recordings.

From what I gather the Sabotage set is the most complete, and quality is great.

There is also a T's Xenophobia CD out there. One show only, with improved sound quality

the T one was good. i can't find it on the pc though, but i have it burned to cd somewhere. it was either the rock night or accoustic night. i also met him at the cellys, along with hundreds of other orgers. it was a big ole orgy

Another thing,,,,

I just PRAY that Kevin Smith documentary sees the light of day while I'm still in good health,

Harlepolis said:

Another thing,,,,

I just PRAY that Kevin Smith documentary sees the light of day while I'm still in good health,

its the only thing documented about that era, and the boots that came with it. I could just imagine what went around those sessions(I'm more interested in hearing the fans commentary about this though).

that was the previous celebration in 2001, FYI

unique said:

xenophobia2002 said:

There is also a T's Xenophobia CD out there. One show only, with improved sound quality

the T one was good. i can't find it on the pc though, but i have it burned to cd somewhere. it was either the rock night or accoustic night. i also met him at the cellys, along with hundreds of other orgers. it was a big ole orgy

the Xenophobia Celebration has to go down as the pinnacle of the Prince fan experience. awesome time, awesome people, awesome shows.

errant said:

Harlepolis said:

Another thing,,,,

I just PRAY that Kevin Smith documentary sees the light of day while I'm still in good health,

its the only thing documented about that era, and the boots that came with it. I could just imagine what went around those sessions(I'm more interested in hearing the fans commentary about this though).

that was the previous celebration in 2001, FYI

Thanks for the clarification.

one of my favorite memories was my friends and I standing out in the parking lot area right outside the door during one of the day time events playing hopscotch with some chalk we had used on the driveway. there's a glass doorway with a longish hallway in that same receiving area, adjacent to where they were letting people into PP.

anyway, all of a sudden, we look up, and there's Prince standing there behind that door watching us play hopscotch and smoke cigarettes, with Mani next to him, playing his guitar. couldn't hear him of course, but when we looked up, he smiled and they both turned around and walk off.... kind of neat.

still can't belive it was 10 years ago already and still so fresh in the mind and ears. i never wanted it 2 end. i was just listening 2 the version of all the critics love u in new york done at the cely ..damn that band was tight!

L4OATheOriginal said:

still can't belive it was 10 years ago already and still so fresh in the mind and ears. i never wanted it 2 end.

it ain't ova....

These are the days of wild ... wild .. wild

Llanishenlad said:

aRe there any photos of this event whatsoever? Although this was at paisley park so am sure there were guard dogs and sharks with laser beams attached to their heads along with Ill tempered mutated seabass. Also are there any stories from there? Many thanks

yeah, there were fan photos and photos on ngpmc and if you do a bit of googling you will find them, likewise search the org for reviews from fans

I put up a long account of it from my viewpoint back then. Embarrassing to read today! I think I'm a better writer now, years later.

errant said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

still can't belive it was 10 years ago already and still so fresh in the mind and ears. i never wanted it 2 end.

it ain't ova....

what did victor wooten say? xeeeeee ...xenephobia! i feel like bustin loose i feel like bustin loose!

L4OATheOriginal said:

errant said:

it ain't ova....

what did victor wooten say? xeeeeee ...xenephobia! i feel like bustin loose i feel like bustin loose!

i couldn't make it out clearly on the bootleg due to some dude clapping too loud

unique said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

what did victor wooten say? xeeeeee ...xenephobia! i feel like bustin loose i feel like bustin loose!

i couldn't make it out clearly on the bootleg due to some dude clapping too loud

yeah i could barely make out what prince was saying during paisley park cause some guy kept on yelling turn on the A/C!!!!

ufoclub said:

I put up a long account of it from my viewpoint back then. Embarrassing to read today! I think I'm a better writer now, years later.

I would love reading it so far I enjoyed reading all of those who went there. Loved Unique's story too when he & his friend met Prince in london?? I think its unique, I hope I didn't mistake him for somebody.

L4OATheOriginal said:

unique said:

i couldn't make it out clearly on the bootleg due to some dude clapping too loud

yeah i could barely make out what prince was saying during paisley park cause some guy kept on yelling turn on the A/C!!!!

tony m always wrecks a good gig

unique said:

xenophobia2002 said:

There is also a T's Xenophobia CD out there. One show only, with improved sound quality

the T one was good. i can't find it on the pc though, but i have it burned to cd somewhere. it was either the rock night or accoustic night. i also met him at the cellys, along with hundreds of other orgers. it was a big ole orgy

T's remastered I have is a 2-disk set - both acoustic and rock.

Btw, the Premium version is highly inferior in sound q. It was the first one out and is good but muddy sounding compared to Sab's release.