unless "this could be us" is released as an ep with Revelation/TheXsFace/ShutThisDown

and "marz" comes as an ep with some acoustic tracks like from the album premier vid,

what's the point in these videos? who are they for? i'd be interested if it meant there'd

be some more new stuff for us to pick up.

i know some people think we should be very happy with this, but why are they? we

already have these tracks, and these albums. what need do we have for videos that are

not really videos, just recycled performance clips and promo shots. in the old days you'd

either buy a single because a- it preceded the album and was the only way to get that

particular track or b- it came after the album but had mixes and non album tracks.

this is not a prince problem as such, since no one really releases decent singles anymore,

do they? but it sucks none the less

than again, he did release RnR Love Affair, Dance 4 Me and Breakfast EPs on itunes so

why not release these 'singles' as EP format and stick some tracks on them that are sure

to fall between the cracks of this and the next release anyway. only way to get the fans

to invest. because what else is there to invest in for us? we already have the music.

billymeade said:

Man, you guys are sour!

"Man, the album is dead!"

Then we get a tv appearance and two videos in a week

"Man, the golden globes sucked! These videos suck!"

Love ya

What's the other video?

Personally, I think Marz is a great track. And who the hell cares about music videos?? They are the primary reason for the downfall of popular music. Since the advent of the music video, it is more important to look good than to be good.

NouveauDance said:

My best guess here is that lawyers have been consulted on all sides, and WB and Prince are positioning themselves, for when Prince inevitably tries to weasal out of his contract for the back catalog:

"You can't say I didn't do my part. I bought ads for "This Could Be Us", performed live on a national network television show, particiated in a live QandA on Facebook, Tweeted, Livestreamed a release party and provided you with multiple music videos. Release my next album."

"Oh yeah, you can't say I didn't do my part. I bought billboards in major media markets, featured you prominently on our website, bought you coverage in several major magazines and I held my nose and released those second rate video clips. Bitch give me Purple Rain."

It's just my opinion, but one thing seems consistent since Prince reupped with WB: He is doing the ABSOLUTE minimum every step along the way. He ain't happy with the deal. Who here actually thinks Prince read the contract with WB, before he signed it? I don't. I bet he assumed they would pay for shit they are not contractually obligated to and he's giving them shit over it. Meanwhile they are putting the squeeze on him to get out of the way and push the remasters project.

todesm said:

Wack track

What are you even talking about? This is one of his classic short tracks. Take your g-hind back to Prince school and get you some lurnification about his music. Dismissed.

If you hate on this song, you just hate music. Point blank period.

jobyjayy said:

NouveauDance said:

More cheapo rubbish.

Should've made a cool futuristic video for Clouds with decent production values and promoted it properly. As if!

Agreed. See what happens when as an artist u stop taking constructive criticism and surround yourself with "Yes" people? So sad.

Oh yeah, Speilberger? What "decent production values" would you include? Enlighten us. I doubt you would have word one to say about it, but I could be wrong. Yep, hatin' on haterz today.

billymeade said:

Man, you guys are sour!

"Man, the album is dead!"

Then we get a tv appearance and two videos in a week

"Man, the golden globes sucked! These videos suck!"

Love ya

Agreed. It's cheap on purpose like those cheap commercials, it's not hard to figure out Prince knows a thing or two about expensive videos and tours.

funksterr said:

cool! i like this kind of video best. it's like a postcard, or a brief 'selfie'. also, this is one of my fav trax on plectrum electrum. such a departure from his other stuff yet equally beguiling, imo

He should appeal and get his job back at McDonalds. If only it was true, we might have been spared throwaway crap like Marz.

MIRvmn said:

When Prince disappeared from social media (again) then I knew he wouldn't push AOA/Plec any further, for him the project is dead so this is definitely WB

Well at least someone can be bothered even if it's not Prince. It's obvious the WB deal has gone sour. Again. How very predictable.

Milty2 said:

Cool video! I love the colors, giving it a psychedelic feel. Prince is on point! SNL yes, but it was enhanced nicely for this promo!! Thumbs up!!! Great song.

Cheapity cheap cheap cheap! Another SNL video recycled? NO THANKS! What is the point?

NouveauDance said:

More cheapo rubbish.

Should've made a cool futuristic video for Clouds with decent production values and promoted it properly. As if!

Don't give up on your dreams. Keep sleeping.

funksterr said:

My best guess here is that lawyers have been consulted on all sides, and WB and Prince are positioning themselves, for when Prince inevitably tries to weasal out of his contract for the back catalog:

"You can't say I didn't do my part. I bought ads for "This Could Be Us", performed live on a national network television show, particiated in a live QandA on Facebook, Tweeted, Livestreamed a release party and provided you with multiple music videos. Release my next album."

"Oh yeah, you can't say I didn't do my part. I bought billboards in major media markets, featured you prominently on our website, bought you coverage in several major magazines and I held my nose and released those second rate video clips. Bitch give me Purple Rain."

It's just my opinion, but one thing seems consistent since Prince reupped with WB: He is doing the ABSOLUTE minimum every step along the way. He ain't happy with the deal. Who here actually thinks Prince read the contract with WB, before he signed it? I don't. I bet he assumed they would pay for shit they are not contractually obligated to and he's giving them shit over it. Meanwhile they are putting the squeeze on him to get out of the way and push the remasters project.

^^^That's pure speculation.

Aerogram said:

billymeade said:

Man, you guys are sour!

"Man, the album is dead!"

Then we get a tv appearance and two videos in a week

"Man, the golden globes sucked! These videos suck!"

Love ya

Agreed. It's cheap on purpose like those cheap commercials, it's not hard to figure out Prince knows a thing or two about expensive videos and tours.

Yes, when he's made one in the last 15 years, they've been a disaster.

You probably think this upcoming all-female Ghostbusters movie is a brilliant idea too, don't you?

[Edited 1/20/15 1:42am]

feeluupp said:

dustoff said:

This song sounds like a Kit Kat advertisement to me.

[Edited 1/19/15 7:24am]

It's true..

Corny, outdated sounding cartoonish song. Mickey Dee's... Who even says that anymore??

Shit loads of people do!

LittlePurpleYoda said:

Aerogram said:

LittlePurpleYoda said:

Yes, when he's made one in the last 15 years, they've been a disaster.

You probably think this upcoming all-female Ghostbusters movie is a brilliant idea too, don't you?

[Edited 1/20/15 1:42am]

From Prince's previous statements on how videos are expensive and can turn out to be another big bill to pay for not much oomph,

Is this the same Prince who's made a video for just about every song he ever released or recorded?

It's good that he doesn't believe in time, for (wasted) time can be a lot of money.

Any other kind of video wouldn't suit this song. It's a short, punk style track.

What do you people want? An extravagant storyline with actors? For a song that's only 1m48 seconds long? Y'all want Prince to make the Thriller video for a 1m48 punk song?

A live performance clip with some psychedelic effects is EXACTLY what this song needed.

Marrk said:

MIRvmn said:

When Prince disappeared from social media (again) then I knew he wouldn't push AOA/Plec any further, for him the project is dead so this is definitely WB

Well at least someone can be bothered even if it's not Prince. It's obvious the WB deal has gone sour. Again. How very predictable.

how is it obvious the deal has gone sour? tell me ole wise one

Aerogram said:

Agreed. It's cheap on purpose like those cheap commercials, it's not hard to figure out Prince knows a thing or two about expensive videos and tours.

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa