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Featured in the Herald's 'Play' magazine, read this email interview ahead of the forthcoming 'Welcome 2 Australia' tour Posted by Eyasha in Prince: Music and More (168 comments)
A concert will be filmed in 3D at the foot of the Eiffel Tower which is intended to be released and viewed in theatres at a later date. Revenues would be donated to Unicef. Posted by musicolog in Prince: Music and More (130 comments)
The Twinz, Maya and Nandy McClean's mother has passed. Please post your condolences here. Posted by AmourUnBondParfait in Associated artists & people (43 comments)
Listen to the lastest stream right here. Posted by Controversy in Prince: Music and More (449 comments)
Hear the recording from rehearsals for the upcoming Welcome 2 Australia tour online, with an invitation to send in requests for possible setlist inclusion. Posted by jonylawson in Prince: Music and More (320 comments)
Click here for further updates and info. Come get some Prince down under. Posted by Pharaoh4TheMuse in Concerts (678 comments)
A stadium concert has been scheduled for 29 June, heralding a return to Europe in early Summer Posted by rfk in Concerts (76 comments)
One of the creators of the big weekly newsletter Prince family, Edwena Brunell passed away on March 6, 2012. Post your condolences here. Posted by serg60650 in Prince: Music and More (77 comments)
Mike Melvoin has passed away. Please post your messages of condolence here. Posted by MusicLover6 in Associated artists & people (73 comments)
Messages of condolence and tributes on the sad news of the passing of Dr Clare Fischer (October 22, 1928 – January 26, 2012), whose musical work included memorable, distinctive and much-loved arrangements on Prince's recordings. Posted by jackmitz in Associated artists & people (119 comments)
A Prince documentary has been nominated for one award. Airing on February 17th on NBC. Posted by Llanishenlad in Prince: Music and More (50 comments)
"L.A. Weekly has just come out with its best of list for 2011 and Prince is mentioned for number 1 show of the year" says Drfunkenberry.com. Click on the link within to have a read. Posted by banishedones666 in Prince: Music and More (47 comments)
Have a listen on the link within. Posted by chopingard in Prince: Music and More (89 comments)
Read this article featured in "Hour Community". Posted by robertgoulet in Prince: Music and More (37 comments)
Another interview with the Purple Yoda. Click on the link. Posted by paulludvig in Prince: Music and More (54 comments)
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“When Doves Cry takes the cake, not because it's the most obvious choice, but because it's his best composed, arranged, and performed. To this day, there isn't anything that sounds like it. It carries this bizarre, smooth, glassy atmosphere since the bubblegum keyboards are there to accompany such a serious, mature overall sound. You're not quite sure how you're supposed to feel listening to it.
All the little intricate bits and pieces in the track; the main keyboard riff, the adroit guitarwork, the ethereal overdubbing, even the lack of a bassline, work together and gel seamlessly for a totally complete listening experience. It isn't an epic like 3 Chains 'o' Gold, nor a talent show like Computer Blue, it's just an endlessly enjoyable, accessible tune, no matter what instrument it's played on.”—Alguy, 6/10 in the forums
“You are right. I can get so caught up in my frustrations with his flaws that I forget to express the gratitude that I feel for all the great songs that he has recorded.
More than the music I am very, very grateful that Prince has been a fine example of what is possible when you trust your gut and stick to being you. Personally, I have never been one to enjoy sticking out and being different. Despite a life lived, on my part, trying to fit in I still get called eccentric anyway.
Had I embraced my own uniqueness years ago who knows where I would be right now?”—Deadflow3r, 6/10 in the forums
“I think at 42 all of my observations of most things are influenced by my experience and i am very mindful to be careful of sounding like a grouchy old guy. My kids (22,25) have no problem reminding me.
When it comes to Prince's recent output i feel that my response is rooted in where i am, i dont expect urgency nor innovation but i do reserve the right to ignore shit i dont find interesting. I love that he's matured image wise because it would be sad to pitty him for becoming a clown. I honestly dont value what he's recording now but i still feel proud that he's wildly successful as a live act and adjusting wonderfully to being the Icon he is.
If younger people are drawn to his newer work fine, but dont you think its disingenuis to act as if the current musical chapters are comparable to say 1980-1988?. I started listening to JB in high school, too young to know the real JB of the late 60's and early 70's. Back then i knew "Soul Power" was the shit and "Living in America" wasnt. You do know that right?, you do see a distinction between Dirty Mind and Musicology right? you can admit this without making it about us right?.”—dreamshaman32, 6/10 in the forums
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