IstenSzek said:

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

I took it at the time as being somewhat more positive than the rather conservative sounding original lyric (it kinda sounded like he was accusing gay people of "hijacking" the word when he said "happy ain't allowed", and it couldn't be applied "normally" anymore). "Happy and you're proud" sounds almost supportive, or at least less negative.

whatever gave you that idea? in the original he says "he's gay, used to mean he's happy,
nowadays happy ain't allowed", the second part of which is accented by army marching

sounds and a man yelling "homo", which clearly implies that the army is in the wrong for

discriminating against lgbt personell. at least that's how i always heard it

Yup, that's how I always interpreted the original as well..."Don't ask, don't tell" was all the rage at the time in the U.S. Armed Forces. One of those rare instances where the cheesy sound effects of the mid-90s actually complemented the song. I'm quite pleased that he changed the lyric back to something that's positive towards gay rights once again. I can't remember what he was singing back around the London O2 shows (I think that's when I heard it?) but I recall it being somewhat ambiguous but also seemingly homophobic. Or maybe he just changed it so there was no indication of being supportive of gay rights, which I would have interpreted as homophobia as well. His whole tone throughout this show is so calm, and peaceful, and loving. This is the Prince I love.

I was very disappointed from the tidal concert I hear online and the baltimore single too.

But this short live is another world. It remind me the Undertaker "live in the house" and the Small Club extravaganza in some part. I prefer the instrumental moments (I find his voice flat, expecially in chaos & disorder imho), but the general vibe is very interesting. I feel this as one of his best "official" live release, as the instrumentals in one of the last ahdio shows (question of u, curting time... if you remember) and the recent Octopus Heart, one of my favorite.

Well nice surprise, in loop.

....meh. This dude has definitely lost it. Nothing special about him or his music now. Horrible choice of songs. *leaves*

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Scarfo said:

....meh. This dude has definitely lost it. Nothing special about him or his music now. Horrible choice of songs. *leaves*

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Bye then.

motherfunka said:

ERINAMONDO said:

I wish he would've included "Crimson and Clover" on the recording, it was amazing... Maybe he didn't due to copyright!?!? It was soo good!

I was wondering that too. One of my friends thought it was a copyright issue, but then why wouldn't Whole of the Moon have the same issue? I would lose it if they released the show from April 19th for WOW, Revelation, and As Trains Go By.

motherfunka said:

I would lose it if they released the show from April 19th for WOW, Revelation, and As Trains Go By.

This show is an unexpected aural orgasm, and a slap upside the head attention-getter for Prince's endurring other-worldiness. In other words, I dig the @)#%&*^$^*&@!!*(%+}$#!!! out of it.

but it mentions crimson and clover on the list of songs...

Scarfo said:

....meh. This dude has definitely lost it. Nothing special about him or his music now. Horrible choice of songs. *leaves*

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I'm sort of with you regarding the song choices...out of the entire catalogue I hate the ones he chose, but It's just one show, and I still think he's a top notch performer, and I do appreciate that in the musicianship.

delirious26 said:

Scarfo said:

....meh. This dude has definitely lost it. Nothing special about him or his music now. Horrible choice of songs. *leaves*

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I'm sort of with you regarding the song choices...out of the entire catalogue I hate the ones he chose, but It's just one show, and I still think he's a top notch performer, and I do appreciate that in the musicianship.

then why are you bitching

Are there really people complaining about this? It's awesome. That Dreamer jam is like edibles for your ears

Love what I've heard of this so far... it does sound reminiscent of the '93-'95 era stuff, which is no bad thing in my book... this is going to make an excellent addition to teh Art Official Age: Deluxe Edition in my iTunes!

Also, to be clear, in the original Chaos And Disorder, the lyrics are very much pro-liberal. I never heard them as anti-gay and I'm surprised anyone else has...

'happy ain't allowed' means 'gay is not allowed'... being happy about someone being gay, i.e. supporting someone being gay is not allowed....

the latest lyric change is also pro-liberal/pro-gay... just a little more obvious.

Scarfo said:

Dude... 3rdEyeGirl has gotten so much better! This is reminiscent of the old NPG! Homeboy IS about to go on tour!!!

Choas & Disorder 3EG Concert

Carjacks, use to mend flat tires

Cadillac, use to be the Benz

Big Joint, never got you higher

(I) Said it all, said it all, said it all

Cost you in the end

Mineapolis,

I'm just a no-named reporter

Looking for something to say

Looking through my new camcorder

All I see is crime that pays

People hit by mortars

Everywhere you go there's loitering

Chaos & disorder, ruling this world today

He's gay, use to mean he's happy

Now days, happy & you're proud

Back in the day, dance with that brother

In some states, it just wasn't allowed

I'm just a no named reporter

Looking for something to say

Looking through my new camcorder

trying to find a crime that pays

People hit by mortars

Everywhere you go there's loitering

Chaos & disorder ruling your world today

Say, Donna, help me right here

Guitar solo

oh

No name reporter, hit by mortar,

everywhere you go

Chaos & disorder

mineapolis make noise

Thanks for the HELP!

btw, I never once thought the lyrics of the song were anti-gay 'He's gay use to mean he's happy, nowadays happy ain't allowed' that always seems to me his observation of the world, not him saying it shouldn't be allowed. It seems pretty clearly pro-gay all the way, not sure why it would be perceived anyother way?

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motherfunka said:

ERINAMONDO said:

I wish he would've included "Crimson and Clover" on the recording, it was amazing... Maybe he didn't due to copyright!?!? It was soo good!

I was wondering that too. One of my friends thought it was a copyright issue, but then why wouldn't Whole of the Moon have the same issue? I would lose it if they released the show from April 19th for WOW, Revelation, and As Trains Go By.

Walking into the concert hall as the band kicked into "Wow!" was one of my favorite moments as a Prince fan, especially since I had no clue if Prince would even be performing. That whole set was great honestly. Full of songs I've never seen live. Short but well worth the 30 dollars.

nosajd said:

Choas & Disorder 3EG Concert

Car attack, use to mean flat tires

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Listen again.

Car jack, used to mend flat tires.

More logical, more probable. More correct.

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udo said:

nosajd said:

Choas & Disorder 3EG Concert

Car attack, use to mean flat tires

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Listen again.

Car jack, used to mend flat tires.

More logical, more probable. More correct.

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Whoops! My Bad!!! Learn something new everyday Thanks for the clarification!

Any ideas about the lyrics in red???

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nosajd said:

MendesCity said:

Are there really people complaining about this? It's awesome. That Dreamer jam is like edibles for your ears

i know, right? but look at the responses for the other threads:

baltimore song thread: 500 responses
tidal stream of show: 800 responses

about 70% negative bitching or back and forth between a few people
trying to out-troll each other

now that prince streams another show, for free, with a cool selection

of songs, they simply don't bother to comment. because they would

have to say something nice.

lwr001 said:

delirious26 said:

I'm sort of with you regarding the song choices...out of the entire catalogue I hate the ones he chose, but It's just one show, and I still think he's a top notch performer, and I do appreciate that in the musicianship.

then why are you bitching

well, I'm allowed to not lke the song selection, while still respecting the artist... He busted out The One/Question of U in Baltimore and i thought WOW Now those are some jams!!! Just not a fan of the ones he played in Minni...

theblueangel said:

Can we please make teh title of this thread a tad more specific?

There might be more occurrances of this or similar things happening.

IstenSzek said:

what is that in the middle of Dreamer? is that an improv? is it a whole other song

we don't know (yet?). i wish he would do this kind of stuff on studio releases

anyway: thanks prince!

Totally agree!

Sounds almost like something from NEWS. When he starts talking to aliens, that sh!t straight tripped me out... & when he says "oh, we picking up something from outter space tonight, what's up?" I love that part lol


I would definitely like to see this transcribed.

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nosajd said:

oh

come on back to mortar hit by mortar??? What the hell is he saying??

everywhere you go

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No name reporter, hit by mortar.

TheEnglishGent said:

nosajd said:

oh

come on back to mortar hit by mortar??? What the hell is he saying??

everywhere you go

[Edited 5/16/15 9:22am]

No name reporter, hit by mortar.

Wow, I still can't hear it, but it certainly makes more sense than what I got... Thanks!