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

mikeyaddict said:

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

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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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.

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.

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

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.

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...

feeluupp said:

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

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

feeluupp said:

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

Yep. Seen a tid bit on facebook

mbdtyler said:

feeluupp said:

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

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

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.

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".

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

^ Yep. This is a fun little clip.

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

Okay, that's pretty cute.

feeluupp said:

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

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

TwiliteKid said:

feeluupp said:

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

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.

Fun!

TwiliteKid said:

feeluupp said:

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

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

He's trolling (again).

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.

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

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

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.