Ay' has anybody heard the unreleased version of something in the water? I don't know when it was released, but I'm listening to it right now and all I can say is, it's absolutely beautiful. Whenever I listen to it, I get this feeling inside that makes me wanna cry. I can feel the bitterness Prince was feeling at the time. In this piece, Prince slows it up, it's a littl more jazzy and there's a piano solo at the end. I can most definetly see him performing this version live. I'm making a 1999 outtake CD, so I was happy to find this when I did, I would recommend this 2 anybody who hasn't heard it, you'll truly enjoy it.

DigitalLisa said:

Unreleased thats illegal

liberation said:

correction it's a boot ...



you're just mad cuz I own it and you don't, nana boo boo

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[This message was edited Sat Oct 18 21:17:51 PDT 2003 by DigitalLisa]

Dig the piano arrangement.

DigitalLisa said:

I feel you on that. It does do that to my tormented (yet beautiful) soul.

rudedog said:

And this is NOT Rudedog saying this...whomever you are, i've been reading Rude's posts for YEARS. So i know his style of writing.

You sure ain't Rudedog...give it up man whomever you are.

I think the 1999 version is superrior 2 the unreleased version and glad he left that piano part out. Kinda gives the haunting feeling away. He doesnt scream in it at all either. Im still glad 2 hav it tho.

This is my favorite Prince song. The piano version is fantastic, almost as good as the icy released masterpiece. The song seems quite versatile, with different emotions and sensations portrayed in the released version, the piano version and the live rehearsal on "Neon Rendezvous."

Moonbeam said:

Yeah, I was gonna mention the 'Neon Rendezvous" version. Xcellent guitar work.

What's "Neon Rendezvous"?

Do u mean "Noon Rendezvous" or "Neon Telephone"?

R.

RonnyRon2000 said:

No I mean 'Neon Rendezvous' and Im pretty sure Moonbeam does 2.

JDINTERACTIVE said:

My bad.

R.

RonnyRon2000 said:

That's OK.

Moonbeam said:

For me that is the one Prince live track that really made me go mad! How on earth did he change the song completly?? It's amazing! I love the pain in his voice, the gutair work, the raw edge . . oh it's orgasmic.

I think the unreleased version of Something In The Water is WAY superior to the released version.

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Bambi319 said:

Prince's greatest song gets quite nice live treatment.

we're talking about the version on 'The Work' right? awesome.

Props to te 'Neon Rendezvous' version too, though i like 'Erotic City' a little more.

Can't make up my mind ...

The piano-work in the unreleased version is fantastic,
but I miss the screaming of the released version!

I think it's far better than the 1999 version. As there are no backing vocals from the band it's a little more personal.

No reason for me to choose between the two.

They both have elements the other doesn't have.
It's not always a case of one being better than
the other when both versions are different.

i haven't heard the unreleased version, so i dunno about it...i still dig the song, tho'

Its excellent, its one of my favourite ever Prince songs. (The Alternate) Its much much much better than the original, it sounds mysterious. I wish hed release it officially for those that havent heard it

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Mark my words: you need to hear both the unreleased version, plus the rehearsal from 'Neon Rendezvous'.

The latter is truly essential listening.

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thebumpsquad said:

Gotta agree here.

xpsiter said:

I concur. The officially released version sounds cold and sterile by comparison.

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The rehearsal version is tops for me.

PhilG said:

And is one of his top guitar performances to boot.

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giotto said:

For a reason. It's perfect that way.

giotto said:

G, wait till you see the rehearsal!