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Can someone help me "get" Prince? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/music@lemmy.world
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I love many different genres of music. However I just have never been able to get into Prince. I actually do like that genre/style of music, I just cannot get it for some reason. And I know hes lauded as a musical genius, and I dont see why.

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[–] 5 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Wish I could help you, I never have understood it either. I think it has a lot of social factors that I don't get, not having lived through that era of his heyday. When my aunt or family friends describe why they love Prince, it sounds like they're really just talking about how his songs were everywhere during formative years of their lives. Everyone I've talked to about it really has more of an emotional connection than any actual technical appreciation of his music.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

    Check out this 6 minute video. I'm legitimately curious if a peak behind his recording process and desire to not be put into a box of any specific genre would change your opinion.

    I was born in 86 and didn't see the appeal of Prince as a kid. It wasn't until I was much older and started to actually learn about his career, work ethic and subsequent work volume that my appreciation for his music grew. Not anything I would put on regularly but fucking respect for him, his style and talent.

    @bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works you have had alot of input from this thread, has anything stood out to you?

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    Alright, the one that got me was the George Harrison Hall of Fame video. I've always thought he was talented, but that's a slap in the face with his abilities.

    Your video on his process helped a lot too. He is iconic. I agree he's not always my style, but dude was a force of nature.

    I've always appreciated him as a person as I saw the news stories of his community mindset and philanthropy growing up. I think I just hadn't been exposed to the right songs or aspects of his career. This is nuts. I will definitely check out some more of his work. I appreciate the link and conversation!

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