anangellooksdown said:

kookooman73 said:

Does anyone still buy physical boots? I used to back in the day because i'm a sucker for the packaging. The boot covers & inlay booklets were much better than P's own releases. I fear the market is rapidly shrinking especially as 4ever has sold so poorly. I hope Purple Rain Deluxe is properly promoted. 💜

I've done it once (Montreux 09 DVD and will now do it twice I've decided (for this) because there's no other way to see it. I hope Prince will forgive it.

Prince actually said he was a lot more okay with folks trading boots than buying them. So if you really believe he somehow cares about bootlegs anymore, you'd probably be better off downloading this.

Gohi said:

Prince actually said he was a lot more okay with folks trading boots than buying them. So if you really believe he somehow cares about bootlegs anymore, you'd probably be better off downloading this.

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- Yes, Prince really hated people making money on his music. Thats the reason he fought so hard against bootleggers, YouTube and streaming sites.

Gohi said:

anangellooksdown said:

Gohi said:

Prince actually said he was a lot more okay with folks trading boots than buying them. So if you really believe he somehow cares about bootlegs anymore, you'd probably be better off downloading this.

Thank you for this clear explanation regarding what Prince was less or more okay with in this regard.

No he wasn't. It was a lie. He said it around the time he was in London for his Hit'n'Run concerts and his promo tour for his band project 3rdeyegirl and their upcoming album. At that time he threatened some blogs and websites with a "1 million dollar lawsuit" because they shared bootlegs for free. They all had to shut down. Normally the mainstream media didn't notice his threats against fans on the internet, but at that time he was in their focus because of his popular hit'n'run concerts. And to avoid bad press he covered his ass with this lie that he'd be okay with sharing for free, and that he was only going against bootleggers who sell unauthorized recordings.

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I wonder if it exists in 1080p, seems a shame to release it on 480p DVD. Although still grateful that someone put it out there, been wanting to watch this show since it happened.

sonshine said:

ludwig said:

No he wasn't. It was a lie. He said it around the time he was in London for his Hit'n'Run concerts and his promo tour for his band project 3rdeyegirl and their upcoming album. At that time he threatened some blogs and websites with a "1 million dollar lawsuit" because they shared bootlegs for free. They all had to shut down. Normally the mainstream media didn't notice his threats against fans on the internet, but at that time he was in their focus because of his popular hit'n'run concerts. And to avoid bad press he covered his ass with this lie that he'd be okay with sharing for free, and that he was only going against bootleggers who sell unauthorized recordings.

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I will NEVER understand why he was so angry at fans who only wanted to get access to his music. As a fan of James and Sly, he would probably have wanted to have the most stuff from them as possible. Maybe because he didnt feel his music should be heard in not-so-great quality.

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But the problem is: he DIDNT release the music himself. Other artists sell their concerts at their site. Fans have an option to buy good quality stuff from the artist

emby said:

Does anyone think he sounds congested, especially night one?

He sounds just fine.

horrendous shows.

Askani said:

horrendous shows.

rogifan said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Askani said:

horrendous shows.

didn't even bother with the 3rd show. but the first 2, he barey picks up an instrument. Vegas-medley heavy. background singers singing lead. too many horns. played-out setlists. Shelby. 3rdEyeGirl, who never gelled as a band (particularly the drummer, who never learned how to keep a beat).


all-in-all, probably the most unspectacular shows he's ever done.

I saw a gifset of The Breakdown and I was trying to find it so I can watch it but I guess its gone now

rogifan said:

Some more video snippets have leaked. Man that horn section was TIGHT! Normally I would hate video where Prince is playing the James Brown roll and not playing an instrument but this band is so tight I don't even care. And Hannah does really well on drums I'm not even missing John Blackwell.

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- I usually feel frustrated when Prince doesnt pick an instrument for several songs in a row, but I liked the snippets a lot, specially because of the horn section. Hannah improved a lot over the years, but I still miss John.

Askani said:

Incredible shows, and as always, he is trying a different vibe, and all three nights were different. I think the energy of the entire gang on stage doing dances and having a party in concert #2 is the most intense part for me, because I don't think I had seen anything like this, where he is trying to feature everyone as an equal group and keep himself as just the band leader ,not the feature.

I can't even imagine how intense this would have been front row center. I have seen him that way twice (or thrice) in the past. Unforgetable. The fun, the humor, the showmanship, the setlist strategy.

3rd show is the power stripped down rock n roll Prince show that some fans have dreamed about.

It's shot and lit very well too. Only one part where a cameraman inexplicably has covered the lens with his own hand.

I love that this has all come out. If you're a long time Prince nut like me, you will most likely be moved. He is happy to be there and really into it. If you've seen Prince in more concerts and performances (in person live too) than you can remember, you will know that sometimes he is really into it, happy, and it elevates it into an level of intensity and fun that is incomparable. This seems like it was one of those times. His DJ set at the end is fun. He even seems to add in Housequake unexpectedly judging from bandmember reaction.

If a piano tour pro shot drops soon, well, it would be so cool.

But yes, it is also incredibly poignantly sad. We just lost something very special. We were lucky to be here at the same time and feel it.

GustavoRibas said:

rogifan said:

Some more video snippets have leaked. Man that horn section was TIGHT! Normally I would hate video where Prince is playing the James Brown roll and not playing an instrument but this band is so tight I don't even care. And Hannah does really well on drums I'm not even missing John Blackwell.

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- I usually feel frustrated when Prince doesnt pick an instrument for several songs in a row, but I liked the snippets a lot, specially because of the horn section. Hannah improved a lot over the years, but I still miss John.

Oh John. I wish you wellness.

You are a diamond in the rough.

A sweet soul.

And a fucking great drummer.

anyone laugh when they saw Josh was rocking the cow bell

Askani said:

Askani said:

purplethunder3121 said:

didn't even bother with the 3rd show. but the first 2, he barey picks up an instrument. Vegas-medley heavy. background singers singing lead. too many horns. played-out setlists. Shelby. 3rdEyeGirl, who never gelled as a band (particularly the drummer, who never learned how to keep a beat).


all-in-all, probably the most unspectacular shows he's ever done.

I felt the same about shows 1 & 2 when I got the audio a while ago, some great moments but a bit cabaret. However, I appreciate them more after seeing the footage, it's great to see him dancing and smiling.

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You should watch show 3 though, it's fucking awesome. I loved the 3EG shows, I know they were not his greatest band but even the older songs sounded fresh and raw.

Askani said:

ufoclub said:

Askani said:

purplethunder3121 said:

didn't even bother with the 3rd show. but the first 2, he barey picks up an instrument. Vegas-medley heavy. background singers singing lead. too many horns. played-out setlists. Shelby. 3rdEyeGirl, who never gelled as a band (particularly the drummer, who never learned how to keep a beat).


all-in-all, probably the most unspectacular shows he's ever done.

The third show is mostly Guitar.

Maaaannnn...where are people getting this? I see the DVD site (too much)and iOffer dude but there's got to be something else.

rogifan said:

The third night with 3rdeyegirl is my personal favourite.
Can watch this over and over again

The part that touches me the most is when Prince sang Breakdown. He was tearing up after the song finished, wiping tears from his face. Took him a minute to recover.

It got me emotional as well...

Thought Ida looked so sad, but that could just be me...or the diamond drops under her eyes.

Anyway they all did an amazing job, three VERY special nights

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