I do not feel excited to see Renato Neto all he plays alright but lacks the dynamics and style of other keyboardist in the past. John BLackwell is an amazing drummer but Micheal B had more fanfare . The only ones who have some life is Candy Dulfer and Rhonda Smith. The energy is not there maybe I am feeling pessimistic today just a passing thought enough of this Jazz... I want some Funk. what are your thoughts on the band compared to past players please do not refer to the Revolution.

they're okay, I've never een too crazy 'bout the "new power generation"

they had to grow on me but musically they are amazingly talented...byt the way IMO John Blackwell is one of the best of the best when it comes to drummin...

utopia7 said:

Fanfare, shmanfare.


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i don't even pay attention 2 the new lineup, so i dunno.

i am watching ONA in NYC ...& i'm seeing AND hearing the definition of FUNKY!
stuff like Muse,Mellow,...LIVE,it is hittin me as FUNK.
feelin' this band sumthin' chronic.

pejman said:

I know that's right... I dropped my ear plug during his workshop at the celly and I am sure I went deaf 4 A good 5 minutes

I've always thought the "NPG" sounded gay and lacked real character

Just think about it... NEW POWER GENERATION. The whole concept should've died back in '92, along with the Typhoon haircut and the geekboy dancers.

Then consider THE REVOLUTION. Far less "talented", and yet far, far more interesting and stylish.

Ah, but the 80s were a different time, weren't they.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

exactly we only hear Prince the band is invisible but enjoyable I miss Tommy Barbarella

Rudy said:

Yep how long does the word NEW make something NEW?

Rudy said:

Oh yes, a band of paisleyed-down laced up long-permed hair folk are so less "gay."

NuPwrSoul said:

utopia7 said:

Style as in dress? or sound? As far as sound is concerned, Renato trumps both Mr. "I trigger sample" Hayes and Tommy Barbarella. Renato may not have as much stage presence in terms of personality, and he may not be conversant in the language, but as far as *playing* he's creating far more interesting sounds from his keys than any previous NPG player.



Michael B had a heavier foot. His beats were harder and more prominent. But John seems more versatile. I wonder if Michael B could play the drums on "Everywhere."

NuPwrSoul said:

believe it or not, it didn't sound/look that 'gay' in '84

lovebizzare said:

It depends on who you ask. My point is that saying something sounded or looked "gay" is simply not a valid critique.

NuPwrSoul said:

exactly. wordage, people, wordage...

NuPwrSoul said:

well, yeah, it never is

NuPwrSoul said:

I need to go and listen to It to determine if Michael could play as quick on the drum parts of Everywhere most likely no unless we gave him some

The Revolution and the Lovesexy band were the only ones worth a damn in my opinion. They had energy and character. The NPG has always sucked even though they had talent as players. But as for now, I think Prince first needs to work on putting life into his music, then getting a band with a pulse.

EvilWhiteMale said:

Well I did not want to be as brutal I do agree with the part of getting a band with a Pulse

NuPwrSoul said:

i think both style and sound eventhough the look is mature Rhonda is not included style she's got

I don't think that the current band has the same sort of drive and enthusiasm as bands, like the Lovesexy band, or the 93-96 NPG. But I think that has more to do with the arrangements he's having them play, arranging to their strengths. That's where their drive and great sound come from. They are his most overall proficient and accomplished band to date, even if it seems like there's a certain amount of energy lacking, but I think it has to more to do with what Prince is doing now, and what he's doing with his band. For what they are doing, they're quite wonderful.

NuPwrSoul said:

In this case, "gay" wasn't a reference to homosexuality. It's more like pointing out that someone's new idea is much more dorky than it is cool.

utopia7 said:

They play the music don’t they. What more do you want?

Rudy said:

why does "gay" = "dorky"

utopia7 said:

Maceo Parker is NOT and never ever WILL be boring.

Personally I think Prince shoulda dropped the 'NPG' thing
when he stopped using Sonny T, Michael B, Tommy B & Mr Hayes.
It worked better when it refered to a specific backing band
like 'The Revolution', rather than just being a generic
name that applied to 'the fans' and whatever musicians
Prince happened to be using at the time.

BorisFishpaw said:

P used the 'Revolution' tag in 87-89 when the only remaining member from the original was Fink

Y'all kill me The current NPG is super tight, PERIOD

CalhounSq said: