wow

would love to hear it !!

rlittler81 said:

LOL @ Wendy: "I HATE this kind of music!"

Prince to Wendy: Say it in the mic, "I can't solo i B-flat. I'm weak"

Mindbells9 said:

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

Oracle1999 is referring to a Vanity 6 soundboard from March 6th 1983 that just got leaked as well. There's a thread about it here: http://prince.org/msg/5/423074

I'd like to know about this 1987 rehearsal as well, I don't remember listening to anything matching that description recently, but maybe I'm just being forgetful.

It's a late 1987 rehearsal that was released on the "Munchen" bootleg last year (along with the soundboard SOTT Munich aftershow), and was previously uncirculating before the release of this bootleg. They run through various takes of "Mother Popcorn", "I Want To Take You Higher", "Love and Happiness", "I'll Take You There", and "The Sex Of It".

Ah I see, I was aware of the aftershow release but had no idea that a rehearsal had been leaked as well, thanks a lot for informing me of this

Guitarhero said:

Am sick of you peeps showing off and knowing where all these goodies are

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Yeah!

rlittler81 said:

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

databank said:

Huh???

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BTW I'm pretty confused, about last year a rehearsal surfaced from I guess 87, where Prince and the band play mostly covers (James, Sly, that kinda stuff). Do we have any additional info about that one?

Oracle1999 is referring to a Vanity 6 soundboard from March 6th 1983 that just got leaked as well. There's a thread about it here: http://prince.org/msg/5/423074

I'd like to know about this 1987 rehearsal as well, I don't remember listening to anything matching that description recently, but maybe I'm just being forgetful.

Thx

Mindbells9 said:

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

Oracle1999 is referring to a Vanity 6 soundboard from March 6th 1983 that just got leaked as well. There's a thread about it here: http://prince.org/msg/5/423074

I'd like to know about this 1987 rehearsal as well, I don't remember listening to anything matching that description recently, but maybe I'm just being forgetful.

It's a late 1987 rehearsal that was released on the "Munchen" bootleg last year (along with the soundboard SOTT Munich aftershow), and was previously uncirculating before the release of this bootleg. They run through various takes of "Mother Popcorn", "I Want To Take You Higher", "Love and Happiness", "I'll Take You There", and "The Sex Of It".

Thx for the info. I had it for a very brief time then my drive crashed b4 I could make a back-up, and I lost the Madhouse opening at that same time. Hopefully this info will help me 2 track it down

Agree with the OP.
I was floored yesterday listening through it all.
This is truly one of the best boots of this era.
So much talent on that stage...And he was about 27 yeras old. Wow.

Can't think of many...mybe ANY , artist who put out that amount of passion into a sound check.

This is one for the books.

A real treat.

dgil72 said:

Agree with the OP.
I was floored yesterday listening through it all.
This is truly one of the best boots of this era.
So much talent on that stage...And he was about 27 yeras old. Wow.

Can't think of many...mybe ANY , artist who put out that amount of passion into a sound check.

This is one for the books.

A real treat.

Absolutely. Reminds me of a comment made by 3EG where they said Prince had told them to always perform, under all circumstances, like they were being recorded and filmed. Prince's soundchecks are remarkable, just seeing the work in action.

laurarichardson said:

rlittler81 said:

LOL @ Wendy: "I HATE this kind of music!"

// One of the reasons she had to go.

When another musician U hired
Little do they know, U wouldn't have passed go
Unless they could take U higher, yeah

paulludvig said:

TonyWilliams said:

this is some of the most interesting stuff you`ll EVER hear from prince (and the revolution).

sublime recording, stunning.

my eyes are purple.

What makes it interesting to you?

let me see.

"something in the water" : i haven`t heard him play a guitar solo on this particular tune as good as this one. in other words : i, personally, think it`s the best one i`ve heard so far.

"groove in a" : when is the last time you`ve heard the revolution with Eric Leeds jam like this - apart from the Flesh sessions? The Purple Rush Set has sections with jamming, but not as funky as this.

"high fashion" : great rendition. obviously the band knows the arrangement, but they are still working on it. I love being there and being able to listen and follow the progress.

Groove In A is my jam, this groove is addictive ! i love listening to the soundchecks, any period.

I hope that others gigs/soundchecks will be available with this sound soon (The 1984.10.25 7th Street Entry gig for example...).

Jesus are the chosen ones now following their own 30 year release rule! Well this was worth the wait...stone cold classic....dayum!!

just rememer that this at the height of the Purple Rain gigs & yet here we have a sophisticated, jazzy/funky version of strange relationship...whatever he's doing now he's always 2 or 3 steps ahead behind the scences. That's one thing I love about his work ethic..he's always always planning wayyy ahead.

Strange Relationship

I like both, but I prefer this one, because the 1987 version to me drags into Prince having Bonnie cryiing too long and then the Squirrel Meat extension.
I love the verse parts, not the jam parts on that one.

Wow! Just listening now. This is incredible. Geting the same feeling that I did in 2011 listening to the 84 Birthday soundboard boot.

GROOVE IN A IS ON REPEAT. the whole set is amazing and the funny thing is this is only a soundcheck

i went to this show....it was amazing. it was an interesting Easter Sunday.

Isn't that the Mutiny riff during Controversy? I've just started listening. Holy balls, this is amazing!

Wolfie87 said:

Isn't that the Mutiny riff during Controversy? I've just started listening. Holy balls, this is amazing!

Yes, it is combined

Fantastic boot! Can't say enough about how great it is to hear this. Groove in A is SLAMMIN! And that's Prince playing the bass with Mark, as well as on High Fasion.

DaddySmooth said:

Fantastic boot! Can't say enough about how great it is to hear this. Groove in A is SLAMMIN! And that's Prince playing the bass with Mark, as well as on High Fasion.

You're rigth! Great combo!

It'sinteresting that whatever instrument Prince is on, that instrument takes center stage. It's the same with the drums on the Flesh sessions.

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Ok, Something In The Water. Oh lawd!!!! And I don't even like the song on 1999. But this piece right here is something else. Transcending to say the least. It's as essential in my ears as PR or SOTT. On that level of musicianship. My god I'm blown away. And I'm not even half through. I've never experienced any nirvana state of mind in my short years of a Princefan outside his main work. Just a few times. But now I get why I am a Princefan. I get it now!! I fucking get it!!!!

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laurarichardson said:

rlittler81 said:

LOL @ Wendy: "I HATE this kind of music!"

// One of the reasons she had to go.

Lol at Prince asking Wendy to admit her shortcomings on the mic

Groove N F Sharp:

What is that style of music? He said something about 1950s? They way they are playing it sounds like New Wave + Rockabilly

Is that Stever Fargnolli Prince told to admit on the mic his shortcomings? for coming late?

OldFriends4Sale said:

Groove N F Sharp:

Is that Stever Fargnolli Prince told to admit on the mic his shortcomings? for coming late?

Yeah, that's Steve Fargnoli he's admonishing for arriving late.

I agree with the OP and others, this release is amazing. I have had it on repeat since yesterday.

Spooky274 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Groove N F Sharp:

Is that Stever Fargnolli Prince told to admit on the mic his shortcomings? for coming late?

Yeah, that's Steve Fargnoli he's admonishing for arriving late.

I agree with the OP and others, this release is amazing. I have had it on repeat since yesterday.

lol That is a fun hot piece, I want more of that one

It is crazy how alive this music still is
I wish this was a 1 off night show @ First Avenue too

OldFriends4Sale said:

paulludvig said:

Lol at Prince asking Wendy to admit her shortcomings on the mic

What is that style of music? He said something about 1950s? They way they are playing it sounds like New Wave + Rockabilly

Is that Stever Fargnolli Prince told to admit on the mic his shortcomings? for coming late?

Prince to Wendy. "Guitar solo! Want your last check fined? Not a 1966 solo either. Say it in the mic. "I'm weak. I cant solo in B-flat" come on! Say it the mic"!

Of course he start on Groove in A:

Prince: "On the one. Guitar and drums [no guitar] Guitars and drums [still no guitar]. Turn me up over there. Guitars and drums [irritated]. [Wendy comes in in the wrong key] [Prince laughs].On the one. You weren't listening. B! Weak. Weak. Say it in the mic. Say it! "I'm weak".

Wendy: No

Prince: Haha. say it so all Miami can hear it. You didn't know what cue it was in. Come on. Say it. It's cool. She can't even drink.She was all [makes a crashing sound]

paulludvig said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

What is that style of music? He said something about 1950s? They way they are playing it sounds like New Wave + Rockabilly

Is that Stever Fargnolli Prince told to admit on the mic his shortcomings? for coming late?

Prince to Wendy. "Guitar solo! Want your last check fined? Not a 1966 solo either. Say it in the mic. "I'm weak. I cant solo in B-flat" come on! Say it the mic"!

Of course he start on Groove in A:

Prince: "On the one. Guitar and drums [no guitar] Guitars and drums [still no guitar]. Turn me up over there. Guitars and drums [irritated]. [Wendy comes in in the wrong key] [Prince laughs].On the one. You weren't listening. B! Weak. Weak. Say it in the mic. Say it! "I'm weak".

Wendy: No

Prince: Haha. say it so all Miami can hear it. You didn't know what cue it was in. Come on. Say it. It's cool. She can't even drink.She was all Wendy: Big No[makes a crashing sound]

lol wow U really listened 4 that one lol

He got Eric Leeds too on that

Do you know what style of music that is she says she hates? I like the feel of that one

eh he was irritated. U should say a l l e g e d l y lol

I love their comradere, the playfullness, and this is her 1st ever tour/band and she held her own
I love this rehearsal. Too bad it didn't have it's own live show.

raddahone said:

i went to this show....it was amazing. it was an interesting Easter Sunday.

Is this a rehearsal to a specific show?