August 24th, 2004 - Mark your calendars!
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On August 24th the DVD we've all be dying for will finally arrive. Yes, I'm talking about Purple Rain 20th Anniversary Edition
Two full discs of purple passion! I know personally I'll be throwing a Purple Party to celebrate the occasion. Purple Rain in remastered/remixed dolby digital glory. All of my audio purchases to this point have been made for this one disc - and it's finally arrived!
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i have the original version on dvd, but the sound is definitely lacking. i just dont know if i am enough of a fan to shell out the $27 bucks for a movie that i already have? hopefully, it will come out for rent, and i can just run to BB for $3.99 and give it a look.
but i am looking forward to hearing that awesome concert footage in dolby digital. i regret that i didnt go see him in concert.. he is quite the performer.
oh, and appollonia in that movie!!! GROWL!! she was my first latino princess crush. oh the thoughts of a raging teenage boy.
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I would think a trip to the Twin Cities would be in order to celebrate. I'd be happy to get you to 1st Avenue-where it all began. It's still one of the best clubs in the country for live acts. I had the privilege of seeing the Purple One and the Time at 1st Ave a couple of time pre-Purple Rain. Great showman, but more impressive for me was seeing how phenomenal a guitarist he is at close range. What's your review of Musicology? Haven't picked it up yet, but what I hear I really like.
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The Musicology cd is pretty good. But being as big of a fan as I am that's not the most objective opinion you could get.
If you get a chance to catch the current tour - DON'T miss it! That's some advice that's not only coming from me, but also just about every newspaper in the country that reviews the show. It's stunning.
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The early days of Prince at 1st Ave were fun. I saw him several times in the early 80's, often he would just be there in the club and get up with whoever was playing. He used to walk around in a canary-yellow suit with a huge bodyguard.
I remember seeing Jah Wobble one time, no slouch of a bass player. Prince got up and did some killer guitar work, and then grabbed a bass and outdid Wobble himself!
1st Ave is still a bargain for entertainment. Saw a great show by Stereolab last month for $15 bucks!
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In reply to:
He used to walk around in a canary-yellow suit with a huge bodyguard.
You are of course referring to "Big Chick Huntsberry".
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Does anybody know if they've released, or if there are any plans to release the Purple Rain Soundtrack on dvd-audio or sacd?
I'm not sure how that soundtrack would sound in either of those formats, but I think it'd be interesting to hear the song "Purple Rain".
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Nope...there's no DVD-A or SACD's currently available, and I've not heard of any plans on releasing them in the future. He entire catalog of earlier recordings could use at the bare minimum a remastering and new release even if it's only as a standard CD.
*note* - Diamonds & Pearls was released in VERY limited quantaties in SACD format. I've yet to be able to track a copy down, and have a standing bounty of $50 for a copy if anyone should get one for me!
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I missed the concerts this week in the Bay. However, I got tix for his Sept show. Can't wait. Seems you also get a free CD at the concert too.
Anyone see the Chappelle show takeoff on prince? That was pretty funny. Let's play some basketball!
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I saw that. Funny stuff!
You get a free copy of 'Musicology' when you see the show. No fancy jewel case, but it's the full album.
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