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Old 20 Aug 2003, 15:18   #1
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Prince

Dear AV-Freaks!
I had to realize that until now there obviously seemed to be no demand for a topic dedicated to
one of the greatest artists of the last millenium. I am curious, who of you shares my
passion for his music.

Further there are - believe it or not - a lot of
similarities between Prince and AV, that we badly need to discuss (it will take us to the wonderful world of musical and social philosophy):

- both were/are giants, trendsetting also
concerning electronic music
Maybe it sounds banal (if you donīt use that
attributes carefully): they both always
developed radically, looking for new
horizons.
They belong to the minimal number of
unmistakable artists
- Prince was also "unhappily married" with
Warner for a long time. Since he has total
control on his work, he manages almost
exclusively distribution via internet, which
is a symptome, if you consider the others,
who followed or did it that way before plus
the complaining record companies nowadays
- Very productive, 4CD-boxes are "very unrare"
- Prince doesnīt take part in the usual music-
business PR-games anymore (I can only talk
about Europe)
- Thereīs still a huge potential on success
(think of the sales of the last (Warner-)
Greatest Hits-Compilation, standing ovations
at one of his seldom TV-performances in
germany 3 years ago (that kind of enthusiasm
is not usual here)

Now, whatīs your opinion ?
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Old 20 Aug 2003, 15:26   #2
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I donīt really have anything with Prince. He surely is a great songwriter and performer, itīs just not my kind of music really. I much rather listen to Michael Jackson, if I need some screams in the verses

My favorite Prince song is probably "Purple Rain".
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Old 20 Aug 2003, 15:58   #3
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I don't have much of Prince, only the cd's '1999', 'Diamonds & Pearls" and the cd with that sign (O(+>) and a single cd of '1999'.


On the cd with that sign (O(+>) I really like the song '7'


You can do just what you wanna
You can kill or you can die
Be a beggar or a princess
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Old 20 Aug 2003, 20:13   #4
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Nor am I into Prince's music, to tell you the truth, though I respect him as a great songwriter and performer. I can say the same as the others said before me: there are songs I like from Prince, like "Purple Rain", "Only Doves Cry", "1999" and don't forget about the unique soundtracks he wrote for "Batman" [batman]


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Old 20 Aug 2003, 22:24   #5
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I never liked Prince...


*MADE IN USSR*
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Old 07 Sep 2003, 08:28   #6
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(Donīt believe you will be spared...)

Thereīs a new album: Itīs called "news" and itīs exclusively instrumental (some of you might be relieved...) ... anyway
*goes into raptures*
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Old 07 Sep 2003, 14:42   #7
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Never really liked Prince, although I respect him for his talent and uniqueness. Not my cup of tea really.


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Old 07 Sep 2003, 17:01   #8
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I never compaired Prince with a cup of tea, personally I see him more as a 'Duvel'...

Not one of my most beloved singers, great talents yes, but not 100% my style.


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Old 07 Sep 2003, 17:21   #9
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I can do 'Duvel'


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Old 23 Oct 2003, 02:41   #10
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I never thought Prince was a great musician, but I've listened more carefully to some of his material... I don't think I will become the biggest fan, but indeed, I like a lot more of what is in there than I first thought...

I only had to overcome the screams, high heels and laces

Justus, I still fail to see many AV/Prince similarities...


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