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Prince - "Holly Rock" - Official Animated Music Video



LINK:

https://youtu.be/HaphX02vY6k


The official video for Prince's 'Holly Rock' will premiere at 12pm (CT) on Thursday, July 25.

The new animated video was created by Electric Light Studios and co-produced by
The Prince Estate and Warner Records.

https://mobile.twitter.co...0314019847


[Side note: At 12pm CT tomorrow, the official video for the second single from #PrinceOriginals, "Holly Rock," will premiere on
@YouTube - luv4u]

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Reply #1 posted 07/24/19 7:07pm

feeluupp

Ofc they choose the "worst" song on the album... lol

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Reply #2 posted 07/24/19 10:03pm

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I’m guessing after what looks like a cool start it’ll then go into more rehearsal footage. I would love to see the rehearsal stuff uninterpreted - with he proper sound that should be with it. I don’t think it’s the worst song, but ffs - why not love thy will be done if you’re trying to promote him and build the legacy.
Comin str8 outta Preston...
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Reply #3 posted 07/24/19 11:40pm

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mikeyaddict said:

I’m guessing after what looks like a cool start it’ll then go into more rehearsal footage. I would love to see the rehearsal stuff uninterpreted - with he proper sound that should be with it. I don’t think it’s the worst song, but ffs - why not love thy will be done if you’re trying to promote him and build the legacy.


'Love Thy Will Be Done' would have been my choice also. Or 'Noon Rendezvous'. Both are incredibly strong songs and have a timeless quality.

'Holly Rock' is fun and funky, but sounds like a retro throwback.
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Reply #4 posted 07/25/19 12:40am

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Manic Monday would have been a decent choice and you could have done a sweet animated video for that.

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Reply #5 posted 07/25/19 1:26am

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Unfortunately, any offical video for Holly Rock is still in the vault. There is nothing officlal about song audio put over random rehearsal footage.

Guess we will see what happens. The non hardcore folks are actually fooled by the rehearsal footage nonsense though so who knows, maybe it is a smart marketing strategy.




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Reply #6 posted 07/25/19 1:52am

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leadline said:

Unfortunately, any offical video for Holly Rock is still in the vault. There is nothing officlal about song audio put over random rehearsal footage.

If it's done by the estate, from 2016 onwards that's what constitutes official.

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Reply #7 posted 07/25/19 2:21am

Dimitri10

Cant wait for more home video footage on any video release they put out.

Ohh yeah forgot Prince used film crews and pro shot everything...leave that for a rainy day.

"Prince don't know how many hits he got"
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Reply #8 posted 07/25/19 6:11am

feeluupp

For the ones thinking its rehearsal footage... It's an animated cartoon. lol

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Reply #9 posted 07/25/19 6:24am

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Im relatively sure that there isnt a single song on the album that would make a significant impact with modern tv, radio or streaming, but I damn sure know this track isnt the best option when choosing a single. Super odd.

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Reply #10 posted 07/25/19 6:38am

feeluupp

DarkKnight1 said:

Im relatively sure that there isnt a single song on the album that would make a significant impact with modern tv, radio or streaming, but I damn sure know this track isnt the best option when choosing a single. Super odd.

Typical from the estate...

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Reply #11 posted 07/25/19 7:44am

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feeluupp said:

For the ones thinking its rehearsal footage... It's an animated cartoon. lol

Hey now, they might have animated the rehearsal footage this time around just to change it up lol

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Reply #12 posted 07/25/19 9:45am

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feeluupp said:

For the ones thinking its rehearsal footage... It's an animated cartoon. lol



Yep. Seen a tid bit on facebook

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Reply #13 posted 07/25/19 9:50am

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mbdtyler said:

feeluupp said:

For the ones thinking its rehearsal footage... It's an animated cartoon. lol

Hey now, they might have animated the rehearsal footage this time around just to change it up lol


I heard they are putting the audio over an old episode of threes company.

Ok that is not true...but it makes as much sense as putting it over rehearsal footage that has nothing to do with the song.

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Reply #14 posted 07/25/19 9:52am

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mikeyaddict said:

I’m guessing after what looks like a cool start it’ll then go into more rehearsal footage. I would love to see the rehearsal stuff uninterpreted - with he proper sound that should be with it. I don’t think it’s the worst song, but ffs - why not love thy will be done if you’re trying to promote him and build the legacy.


Did you not read the OP's post? "The new animated video was created by Electric Light Studios and co-produced by
The Prince Estate and Warner Records. "

So no, it's not "more rehearsal footage".

"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 #15 posted 07/25/19 10:08am

jaawwnn

Ha! That's fun, a silly bit of retro nonsense. I like it.

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Reply #16 posted 07/25/19 10:09am

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^ Yep. This is a fun little clip.

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Reply #17 posted 07/25/19 10:10am

feeluupp

Just saw it... Meh... Having him play guitar at the end even though it was a horn solo... Meh... confused

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Reply #18 posted 07/25/19 10:12am

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Okay, that's pretty cute.

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Reply #19 posted 07/25/19 10:13am

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feeluupp said:

Just saw it... Meh... Having him play guitar at the end even though it was a horn solo... Meh... confused

Listen closely - there's guitar playing along with the sax. That said, does it matter? This isn't a documentary.

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Reply #20 posted 07/25/19 10:14am

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Really didn't think the Estate could disappoint me any further after the butchering of the "Originals" tracks (for fucks sake, some of those weren't even his original, fully fleshed versions).
This video has not only set the bar lower for standards and quality for the Estate material soon to be shat out, but quite frankly instills a fear for his legacy, though as if that fear didn't already exist (and just a fear of that goddamn thumbnail... Looks like a shite Ken doll with some purple sharpie on it).
In other words, my disappointment is immeasurable smile
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Reply #21 posted 07/25/19 10:16am

feeluupp

TwiliteKid said:

feeluupp said:

Just saw it... Meh... Having him play guitar at the end even though it was a horn solo... Meh... confused

Listen closely - there's guitar playing along with the sax. That said, does it matter? This isn't a documentary.

Not at the very end... Before that yes... No it doesnt matter... Just was an observation.

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Reply #22 posted 07/25/19 10:18am

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Fun!

"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #23 posted 07/25/19 10:19am

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TwiliteKid said:

feeluupp said:

Just saw it... Meh... Having him play guitar at the end even though it was a horn solo... Meh... confused

Listen closely - there's guitar playing along with the sax. That said, does it matter? This isn't a documentary.

He's trolling (again).

"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #24 posted 07/25/19 10:20am

feeluupp

rdhull said:

TwiliteKid said:

Listen closely - there's guitar playing along with the sax. That said, does it matter? This isn't a documentary.

He's trolling (again).

Yes I am a troll, the biggest troll on this site, my goal is to destroy Prince.

rolleyes rolleyes

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Reply #25 posted 07/25/19 10:23am

poplife4

Some of the comments in here really show how toxic this board can be at times, especially people shitting on it before they even saw it. Personally, I think it’s a fun song and a fun video - glad they put it out. Try to let yourselves enjoy things.
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Reply #26 posted 07/25/19 10:27am

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Actually on 2nd thought, rehearsal footage would have been better than a cartoon of a Prince impersonator. Was that Bruno Mars dressed as Prince?

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Reply #27 posted 07/25/19 10:30am

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I love the video. It's cute. Reminds me of the Sesame Street animation when they did the pinball machine with the Pointer Sisters singing. Let's just enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaphX02vY6k

"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 #28 posted 07/25/19 10:31am

donnyenglish

He has hundreds of flawless finished songs/videos in the vault and the Estate gives us material that was created after he passed. You guys can keep trusting the Estate/Howe/CoAmerica to do what is best if you want. They have failed us and Prince miserably. This is not rocket science.
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Reply #29 posted 07/25/19 10:32am

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poplife4 said:

Some of the comments in here really show how toxic this board can be at times, especially people shitting on it before they even saw it. Personally, I think it’s a fun song and a fun video - glad they put it out. Try to let yourselves enjoy things.

Yup! That's why I don't visit much here anymore. Full to the brim with toxicity. It's disappointing...and sad.

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