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Thread started 01/04/19 6:26am

cantstop

Anyone else feel weird while watching the Face Down video?

Anyone else feel weird while watching the Face Down video?
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Reply #1 posted 01/04/19 8:52am

TrivialPursuit

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"eye don’t really care so much what people say about me because it is a reflection of who they r."
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Reply #2 posted 01/04/19 9:04am

RODSERLING

No. Only too bad it wasn't a hit
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Reply #3 posted 01/04/19 10:18am

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No. I actually like it and Prince's humour too

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Reply #4 posted 01/04/19 10:38am

cantstop

luv4u said:

No. I actually like it and Prince's humour too

i like it too but the mock Prince funeral is hard to watch, for me. Even though it depicts saying goodbye to the "old" Prince, i dunno, maybe im waay too sensitive still. mad

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Reply #5 posted 01/04/19 10:53am

pinkcashmere23

cantstop said:

luv4u said:

No. I actually like it and Prince's humour too

i like it too but the mock Prince funeral is hard to watch, for me. Even though it depicts saying goodbye to the "old" Prince, i dunno, maybe im waay too sensitive still. mad

Yeah,I've avoided watching it because of that but I have no problem listening to the song.

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Reply #6 posted 01/04/19 3:29pm

Astasheiks

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cantstop said:

Anyone else feel weird while watching the Face Down video?

yep eek confused

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Reply #7 posted 01/05/19 9:31am

herb4

no

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Reply #8 posted 01/05/19 9:49am

EmmaMcG

pinkcashmere23 said:



cantstop said:




luv4u said:


No. I actually like it and Prince's humour too



i like it too but the mock Prince funeral is hard to watch, for me. Even though it depicts saying goodbye to the "old" Prince, i dunno, maybe im waay too sensitive still. mad



Yeah,I've avoided watching it because of that but I have no problem listening to the song.



I'm th opposite. The video doesn't bother me at all but I find the song to be shit.
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Reply #9 posted 01/05/19 10:01am

pinkcashmere23

EmmaMcG said:

pinkcashmere23 said:

Yeah,I've avoided watching it because of that but I have no problem listening to the song.

I'm th opposite. The video doesn't bother me at all but I find the song to be shit.

I've always liked the cheekiness of it I guess. I also love the car horn synths.

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Reply #10 posted 01/05/19 10:33am

cantstop

EmmaMcG said:

pinkcashmere23 said:



cantstop said:




luv4u said:


No. I actually like it and Prince's humour too



i like it too but the mock Prince funeral is hard to watch, for me. Even though it depicts saying goodbye to the "old" Prince, i dunno, maybe im waay too sensitive still. mad



Yeah,I've avoided watching it because of that but I have no problem listening to the song.



I'm th opposite. The video doesn't bother me at all but I find the song to be shit.
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Reply #11 posted 01/05/19 10:34am

cantstop

cantstop said:

EmmaMcG said:



I'm th opposite. The video doesn't bother me at all but I find the song to be shit.

Yeah, it’s kind of all over the place with the sound effects and all, but clever? I dunno about “shit”🕺🏼
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Reply #12 posted 01/05/19 10:40am

rdhull

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You guys watch videos?
"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #13 posted 01/05/19 10:45am

AnnaSantana

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You guys watch videos?

lol lol

I don't argue with people about my opinions. Scram. I said what I said.
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Reply #14 posted 01/08/19 7:58pm

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You mean, watching the video after his death? Yes, a bit, but at the time in 1996, Prince was only happy and secure enough to make fun of his own image.

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Reply #15 posted 01/08/19 8:23pm

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Great track. Miss that dude and his odd videos.
(Insert something clever here)
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Reply #16 posted 01/10/19 4:21am

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No. I thought it was hilarious!

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Reply #17 posted 01/10/19 7:41am

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RODSERLING said:

No. Only too bad it wasn't a hit

I always thought with a guitar lick instead of that keyboard fill after "FACE DOWN!", it could've been a hit like Gett Off. It just needs a tad more oomph.

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Reply #18 posted 01/10/19 7:55am

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cantstop said:

Anyone else feel weird while watching the Face Down video?

No way. It's a nice video but the music is better.

A couple of points :

  • Notice the convertible BMW? He probably liked the beemers. wink
  • He pretends to play the violin and the saxophone or does he really? eek
  • He's talking about wills and caskets, in reality he didn't care for any of them.

"Cuz I've seen the top and it's just a dream"
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Reply #19 posted 01/10/19 8:04am

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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure
Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams
Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose
Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams
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Reply #20 posted 01/10/19 9:12am

Musze

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Man... that song was probably the highlight of the JAM OF THE YEAR tour. Just a ridiculous funk workout.

And the video is Prince showing his silly side... not a good video but makes me smile.

I Love U, But I Don't Trust U Anymore...
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Reply #21 posted 01/10/19 9:14am

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pyramidseye said:

  • He pretends to play the violin and the saxophone or does he really? eek
  • He's talking about wills and caskets, in reality he didn't care for any of them.

geezus

"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #22 posted 01/10/19 9:28am

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rdhull said:

pyramidseye said:

  • He pretends to play the violin and the saxophone or does he really? eek
  • He's talking about wills and caskets, in reality he didn't care for any of them.

geezus


Please, rd - don't hurt 'im. lol

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Reply #23 posted 01/10/19 9:32am

RODSERLING

billymeade said:



RODSERLING said:


No. Only too bad it wasn't a hit


I always thought with a guitar lick instead of that keyboard fill after "FACE DOWN!", it could've been a hit like Gett Off. It just needs a tad more oomph.



Good point. Now you said it, with a guitar instead, it s obvious the melody sounds like Gett Off, but simpler.
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Reply #24 posted 01/10/19 9:53am

PURPLEIZED3121

can't watch it or listen to it for obvious reasons.

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Reply #25 posted 01/11/19 3:03am

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billymeade said:



RODSERLING said:


No. Only too bad it wasn't a hit


I always thought with a guitar lick instead of that keyboard fill after "FACE DOWN!", it could've been a hit like Gett Off. It just needs a tad more oomph.


Good point! A guitar would really improve it. I can almost hear it already!
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Reply #26 posted 01/12/19 8:19pm

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Love the video, love the song, love his sense of humor.

Welcome to "the org", Mumio…they can have you, but I'll have your love in the end nod
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Reply #27 posted 01/13/19 6:42am

bonatoc

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Mumio said:

Love the video, love the song, love his sense of humor.


yes

It's one of his best videos. With "The Same December", it is the definitive proof that out of
the Holy Trinity of the eighties pop stars, Prince was the only one able to keep a sane mind,
a distance from his own situation, while accurately describing the difficulties of
keeping an artistic integrity when you're entangled with a heavy stardom past,
ownership contracts troubles and paychecks to keep rolling.

I can't get enough of the shrink's couch takes,
not to mention "orchestra!" and the deranged fiddler.
Above the many things that sets Prince apart,
we should mention the balls to come out with singles
only a long-time fan can appreciate.
To a noobie, this song doesn't make any sense at all.

As for the music, just when you think the studio version
can't give you more of a funk face, leave it to Prince
to distort your delicate features even further.

The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure
Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams
Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose
Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams
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Reply #28 posted 01/13/19 10:10pm

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bonatoc said:

Mumio said:

Love the video, love the song, love his sense of humor.


yes

It's one of his best videos. With "The Same December", it is the definitive proof that out of
the Holy Trinity of the eighties pop stars, Prince was the only one able to keep a sane mind,
a distance from his own situation, while accurately describing the difficulties of
keeping an artistic integrity when you're entangled with a heavy stardom past,
ownership contracts troubles and paychecks to keep rolling.

I can't get enough of the shrink's couch takes,
not to mention "orchestra!" and the deranged fiddler.
Above the many things that sets Prince apart,
we should mention the balls to come out with singles
only a long-time fan can appreciate.
To a noobie, this song doesn't make any sense at all.

As for the music, just when you think the studio version
can't give you more of a funk face, leave it to Prince
to distort your delicate features even further.



Oh yeah, another great take on the song, love this performance too. I'd be hard-pressed not to be thrilled with any performance of this song, I've always been taken with it lol

Interesting that it was about Jon Bream. I had no idea until Morris told us.

Welcome to "the org", Mumio…they can have you, but I'll have your love in the end nod
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Reply #29 posted 01/14/19 10:18am

steakfinger

Not at all. The only sadness I feel is for the dolts out there who believe that Prince wrote this song to let only the smartest fans know he was gonna die and that WB would have something to do with it. I'm not sure if that is stupidity or mental illness, TBH. You know those fools are out there (on here). The song is great. I wish the instruments were different, but what can you do?

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