I know, sounds a little ridiculous. But when they talk about releasing some of his unheard music, I just have no desire to hear it. I know it's his. He recorded it. But as hard as he worked on music, I would hate to have something released, that he wasn't "done" with or wouldn't have been happy with. But then again, I'm also a person who doesn't like anyone else singing his songs. I can't enjoy it when some other artists is singing purple rain, lets go crazy, etc etc. I always feel they aren't sung right. Whoever is singing it always has their own spin on it. Slows it down. Speeds it up. UGH! Drives me nuts.

Then don't listen to it.

Even worse, His sister just said they are going to remix it, and get it out there. Im hoping she just means remastering it.

Yeah, no. I want to hear everything I can get my grubby little ears on.

antonb said:

Even worse, His sister just said they are going to remix it, and get it out there. Im hoping she just means remastering it.

yea...that's what worries me. And I won't like freak out and turn the radio off if something comes on...but I won't go out of my way to listen either. I hope they at least keep it as-is. Don't change it a lot anyway

Genesia said:

Yeah, no. I want to hear everything I can get my grubby little ears on.

I'm guessing that's pretty much how everyone feels! From the sounds of what's in that vault, there could be quite a bit you'll be able to listen to!!

I just hope they only release his best work from the vault. I would think releasing his live work would be much more beneficial to his legacy..

ksl1974 said:

I know, sounds a little ridiculous. But when they talk about releasing some of his unheard music, I just have no desire to hear it. I know it's his. He recorded it. But as hard as he worked on music, I would hate to have something released, that he wasn't "done" with or wouldn't have been happy with. But then again, I'm also a person who doesn't like anyone else singing his songs. I can't enjoy it when some other artists is singing purple rain, lets go crazy, etc etc. I always feel they aren't sung right. Whoever is singing it always has their own spin on it. Slows it down. Speeds it up. UGH! Drives me nuts.

-- The two last project he worked on according to the musicians who worked on them say they are incrediable and that he was excited about the projects.

We know he wanted to release the Atlanta show so let's get it on with it.

I'm feeling melancholy about it in general. BUT, the minute I hear something's available, I know I'll practically run over anybody to get to it.

laurarichardson said:

ksl1974 said:

I know, sounds a little ridiculous. But when they talk about releasing some of his unheard music, I just have no desire to hear it. I know it's his. He recorded it. But as hard as he worked on music, I would hate to have something released, that he wasn't "done" with or wouldn't have been happy with. But then again, I'm also a person who doesn't like anyone else singing his songs. I can't enjoy it when some other artists is singing purple rain, lets go crazy, etc etc. I always feel they aren't sung right. Whoever is singing it always has their own spin on it. Slows it down. Speeds it up. UGH! Drives me nuts.

-- The two last project he worked on according to the musicians who worked on them say they are incrediable and that he was excited about the projects.

We know he wanted to release the Atlanta show so let's get it on with it.

my opinion on the Atlanta show was it wasnt all that compare to any live shows which featured him playin guitar it was just fair but seeing it was his last show it has utmost importance but the performance was subdued and not great in my opinion

rogifan said:

No matter what they do people, are going to say it's not what P would have wanted and they don't like it. The only thing people want is the impossible: having him still alive.

True.

No...dont need to hear it.

morningsong said:

I'm feeling melancholy about it in general. BUT, the minute I hear something's available, I know I'll practically run over anybody to get to it.

Big points for honesty.

I want it all. Every song, every remix, every version, ever....

Hell, if there is an unreleased album of Prince burps and farts, I want that too.

I would like to hear it, but as is. No further embellishments or others inputs. Straight from the Vault shelves to my ears.

purplethunder3121 said:

Then don't listen to it.

Exactly. It's like bitching about a TV show. Don't watch it, but don't piss on other people's parades.

TrivialPursuit said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Then don't listen to it.

Exactly. It's like bitching about a TV show. Don't watch it, but don't piss on other people's parades.

Both of you....True!!!! Hmmm.... Kinda like..."if you don't like my post. Don't read it. Don't piss on other peoples parade."

It was a thought I had. Wondered if anyone else thought the same. Find ANYWHERE in my post where I bash anyone who DOES want to listen to new music!!! That's right. You can't find it because I didn't do it. In fact someone who said they're excited about it, I was nice back to them and said they should have a lot to listen to based on how much music was in the vault. Being nice. You should try it!!

Again... you don't like what I have to say. Not a problem. The only one pissing on anyones parade is you. Go find another thread to be hostile on.

[Edited 10/5/16 13:47pm]

ksl1974 said:

I know, sounds a little ridiculous. But when they talk about releasing some of his unheard music, I just have no desire to hear it. I know it's his. He recorded it. But as hard as he worked on music, I would hate to have something released, that he wasn't "done" with or wouldn't have been happy with. But then again, I'm also a person who doesn't like anyone else singing his songs. I can't enjoy it when some other artists is singing purple rain, lets go crazy, etc etc. I always feel they aren't sung right. Whoever is singing it always has their own spin on it. Slows it down. Speeds it up. UGH! Drives me nuts.

Like you, I am hesitant. He was a perfectionist and he wanted us to hear his music when he was finally DONE with it and moving on. Personally, I would like to hear only that which is marked FINISHED with his stamp and according to some interviews, there is such music within the vault that is finished. Personally, I would like a complete collection of official videos he made (b/c it's like a video timeline) and official release Piano and Microphone Tour - only if they are done. If the estate wants to release the whole lot, then I am happy for the fans that get it. But I feel the same way about his 'biography' that he started as well. Sometimes I think that is why he didn't leave a will because he knew he wouldn't be here to control any of this and/or he knew he wouldn't be here so he doesn't really care about it all. I don't know. Just my opinion.

I am also like you that I really can't stand to hear others sing his music. Yes, some of them are really good and I think Prince would approve some of their versions, but the original is best! No one does it like Prince. I am in no hurry to buy music out of the vault. I really want whoever is in charge to take their time and do it right.

I don't think Prince would mind. He said often that "someone else" would deal with his music after he was gone, and he clearly didn't care enough about it to leave a will specifying what he wanted. He knew it would be released after his passing, and he seemed okay with that. And just because it wasn't released doesn't mean he considered it unfit to ever be released or heard; it just didn't work with whatever project he was working on at the time. I think he'd be cool with us finally getting an official release of "Moonbeam Levels".

meagemini2 said:

ksl1974 said:

I know, sounds a little ridiculous. But when they talk about releasing some of his unheard music, I just have no desire to hear it. I know it's his. He recorded it. But as hard as he worked on music, I would hate to have something released, that he wasn't "done" with or wouldn't have been happy with. But then again, I'm also a person who doesn't like anyone else singing his songs. I can't enjoy it when some other artists is singing purple rain, lets go crazy, etc etc. I always feel they aren't sung right. Whoever is singing it always has their own spin on it. Slows it down. Speeds it up. UGH! Drives me nuts.

Like you, I am hesitant. He was a perfectionist and he wanted us to hear his music when he was finally DONE with it and moving on. Personally, I would like to hear only that which is marked FINISHED with his stamp and according to some interviews, there is such music within the vault that is finished. Personally, I would like a complete collection of official videos he made (b/c it's like a video timeline) and official release Piano and Microphone Tour - only if they are done. If the estate wants to release the whole lot, then I am happy for the fans that get it. But I feel the same way about his 'biography' that he started as well. Sometimes I think that is why he didn't leave a will because he knew he wouldn't be here to control any of this and/or he knew he wouldn't be here so he doesn't really care about it all. I don't know. Just my opinion.

I am also like you that I really can't stand to hear others sing his music. Yes, some of them are really good and I think Prince would approve some of their versions, but the original is best! No one does it like Prince. I am in no hurry to buy music out of the vault. I really want whoever is in charge to take their time and do it right.

I agree. If its released as-is...and HE himself had somehow marked it as DONE...then yea, that would be awesome! Hope there's some in the vault like that. And they don't just grab some here and there, re-do parts of it and call it his. I think he would have hated that!?

To me, it just doesn't sound right when other artists sing his music. Sounds....off. If thats a good word to describe it. I know they're trying their best, but like you said....the original is best! (and hard to not compare when others are singing!) My playlist on my ipod in my car, since April has always been set to Prince. Even my 12 year old loves it!!

renfield said:

I don't think Prince would mind. He said often that "someone else" would deal with his music after he was gone, and he clearly didn't care enough about it to leave a will specifying what he wanted. He knew it would be released after his passing, and he seemed okay with that. And just because it wasn't released doesn't mean he considered it unfit to ever be released or heard; it just didn't work with whatever project he was working on at the time. I think he'd be cool with us finally getting an official release of "Moonbeam Levels".

Excellent point too. Never thought of it that way!

Kara said:

I already have hundreds of songs he wasn't done with. Why stop now? I live for Prince music and want every note - as untouched as possible.

The nub of the issue.

I'm confused. Who will control (what comes out of) the Vault, Londell or Graceland Holdings?

rap said:

I'm confused. Who will control (what comes out of) the Vault, Londell or Graceland Holdings?

Graceland runs the museum and the personal artifacts, the tours, etc. The estate and its assets like music are handled by Londell or whoever is in charge of that part of it. Tyka sure seems to have a firm grip on things with the music, so I'm hopeful for that.

Genesia said:

Yeah, no. I want to hear everything I can get my grubby little ears on.

Im grubby like that too