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Unchainme
02-02-2007, 06:37 AM
Looking as elfin, mischievous, sexy, and utterly Princelike as ever, the artist formerly known as a glyph stepped to the mike at the Super Bowl entertainment press conference Thursday at the Miami Beach Convention Center. ''We hope we don't rock your ears too much,'' Prince said. He was, of course, lying, as he was when he then said he would take questions -- and as soon as a hapless reporter spoke up, ripped into an extremely loud version of Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode.

Prince demonstrated his musical versatility by playing rock, pop, funk and salsa in a 10-minute show with his band. If it's a preview of his halftime performance, expect a real musical event, not an over-choreographed, lip-synced music-video wannabe.

It'll be a risky Super Bowl in general, judging by the presser. Many football fans will undoubtedly be scratching their heads at the preshow performance featuring the contortionists, clowns and mimes of Cirque du Soleil performing in colorful, cartoonish costumes by Miami-based artist Romero Britto to the dance tracks of Louie Vega.

Even the seemingly safe bet Billy Joel is a bit of a wild card. In a week that's all about hype, he was amusingly blase about his upcoming rendition of the National Anthem. What would he be thinking as he performed such a moving song in front of millions? ''Don't forget the words,'' the piano man deadpanned. ``I'm kind of an old dinosaur doing this now. Prince is doing the work. He is truly an icon.''

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/music/16603046.htm

binnie
02-02-2007, 07:03 AM
No-one has, or ever will, sound like Prince.

He makes music that is trully unique and can play somewhere along the lines of 30 instruments.

He is also prolific.

I have much repspect for the man, and his early records (I'd say up to Sign of the Times) are quite simply outstanding!

SilvioDante
02-02-2007, 07:10 AM
The best concert I have probably ever seen. A cross between James Brown and Jimi Hendrix..

twonabomber
02-02-2007, 07:21 AM
five of the best concerts i've ever seen...first one in '85.

i just hope he doesn't get up there and start spouting some Jehovah's Witness shit at halftime.

binnie
02-02-2007, 07:46 AM
A love Bizarre

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:47 AM
Head

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:47 AM
Dead Mr Man

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twonabomber
02-02-2007, 07:48 AM
Originally posted by binnie
A love Bizarre


that was a great VHS. Sheila E...mmmmmm.

binnie
02-02-2007, 07:48 AM
Whole Lotta love (fucking hell this is good!)

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:49 AM
Push and Pull

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:49 AM
Get OFF

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:50 AM
RRHOF Induction

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:51 AM
The Ride (fucking cool guitar work)

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:52 AM
How come you don't call me anyomore & Lets pretend we're married

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:53 AM
Do me Baby

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:54 AM
I wish u heaven

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binnie
02-02-2007, 07:55 AM
There are so many great performances of his on Youtube, only the tip of the iceberg here...

twonabomber
02-02-2007, 08:07 AM
i'vr gotten a lot of live Prince bootlegs over at guitars101.com. some really killer stuff...

Hardrock69
02-02-2007, 10:17 AM
I saw the 'press conference' on CNN this morning.

Prince is a musician who has integrity.

I have the highest respect for him.

Though if you are able to actually speak to him, you are fortunate.

Despite his integrity, genius, etc., even if you are working with him you cannot speak to him directly.

A friend of mine worked at S.I.R. in L.A. in the 90s, and had to deal with this when Prince was in town and rehearsing for an appearance on late night TV.

Prince would be standing right there, but my friend would have to tell the guy standing next to him "Tell him that.......", whereupon the guy would turn to Prince and repeat the exact same thing.

That fucking shit is uncalled for, and is just egotistical bullshit.

But as a musician, he has it together.

indeedido
02-02-2007, 11:30 PM
I love Prince. He is a musical genious. He is one of a few who inspired me to pickup a guitar.

Panamark
02-03-2007, 05:50 AM
He's ok when he is not hanging his dick out.

bluemustard
02-03-2007, 04:24 PM
I saw him 13 times.(9 times front row).
He is beyond words.
:gulp:

stringfelowhawk
02-03-2007, 05:48 PM
Anyone remember him playing George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the RRHOF a few years ago?

Fucking WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FORD
02-03-2007, 06:15 PM
Originally posted by Hardrock69
I saw the 'press conference' on CNN this morning.

Prince is a musician who has integrity.

I have the highest respect for him.

Though if you are able to actually speak to him, you are fortunate.

Despite his integrity, genius, etc., even if you are working with him you cannot speak to him directly.

A friend of mine worked at S.I.R. in L.A. in the 90s, and had to deal with this when Prince was in town and rehearsing for an appearance on late night TV.

Prince would be standing right there, but my friend would have to tell the guy standing next to him "Tell him that.......", whereupon the guy would turn to Prince and repeat the exact same thing.

That fucking shit is uncalled for, and is just egotistical bullshit.

But as a musician, he has it together.

Now that he's a Jehova's Witness, that must make it difficult for him to fulfill his obligatory door knocking duties.

"Tell him that I don't want to subscribe to fucking Watchtower magazine!!!

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philouze
02-04-2007, 01:36 AM
Prince is a Genius. Period.

I got tons & tons of bootlegs and I still ask 4 more... This motherfucker is one of the reason I still make music.

Wawazat
02-07-2007, 02:40 AM
It's Gone a Be a Beautiful night

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Wawazat
02-07-2007, 02:41 AM
Little Red Corvette

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Rasberry beret

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I could never take the place of your man

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Cream

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Joy in Repetition

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cinnamon girl

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binnie
02-07-2007, 05:59 AM
Cheers 'Zat, they were all great vids....

MERRYKISSMASS2U
02-07-2007, 06:07 AM
Man, I guess I'm in the minority here. The dude is just too fucking pop-synthed out.


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MERRYKISSMASS2U
02-07-2007, 06:14 AM
I do think a lot of his stuff is cool, but I hate shit like "Little Red Corvette".

binnie
02-08-2007, 02:53 AM
Originally posted by MERRYKISSMASS2U
but I hate shit like "Little Red Corvette".

The lyrics in that song a great though.

We've all known a girl like that....