Prince just melted my face!

[BROKENDOLL]

While us older folks were being reminded of the instrumental genius in creating music years ago, the young folks were learning that some things just can't be done on a spin table or laptop. Either way, we all learned how good it felt to "Come Together" under the night sky at Coachella!

[suprefan]

Originally Posted by Sushov23

PRINCE was not that great TONIGHT. There I said it.

You just had to say it cause you wanted to be lil spoiler bitch.


Prince is da man....

[analog4]

Originally Posted by DougR

If you want to hear what the Coachella main stage system is capable of, check out Roger Waters tonight mixed by one of the best in the business Trip Hawkins - then come back and tell me Prince sounded good!

Trip Khalaf does FOH for Roger Waters, not Trip Hawkins.

[Ey3con]

Prince was absolutely amazing. I was on the rail on the right side of the stage and got some great shots of him too.

I've been pleasantly surprised by both headliners thus far (yes, even JJ was good)

[DougR]

Originally Posted by analog4

Trip Khalaf does FOH for Roger Waters, not Trip Hawkins.

Corrected, I misspoke, just like Hillary.

Listen to Roger tonight with Trip running the board, this guy is an audio genuis!

[analog4]

Originally Posted by DougR

Corrected, I misspoke, just like Hillary.

Listen to Roger tonight with Trip running the board, this guy is an audio genuis!

Yeah, I saw Roger Waters in June of 07 @ the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Probably one of my Top 5 concerts, and top one that summer.

[Boourns]

Originally Posted by nahuatldream

Sheila E(scovedo). There's a Sheena Easton, who is an entirely different person.

I always get these two mixed up because of the names, even though they are nothing alike. But yeah. FUCKING PRINCE!!!!

[camelspyder]

Prince is a complete buzzkiller! There I said it!

[JustSteve]

you have your own thread, you can keep it there. i doubt you were even there...

[Boourns]

You have no soul, cameltoe.

[BROKENDOLL]

Originally Posted by Boourns

You have no soul, cameltoe.

And, apparently his drugs suck too!

[bigloverlove]

Prince started his show off amazingly but started to lose the crowd when he overdid the guitar on every song...as well as the Angel cover. I've never seen a crowd part and leave like that at the closing band of Coachella. But he did end it greatly and I want to know WHO GOT THE GUITAR? Also, I know Morris Day was there and Sheila E but I swear I say Chaka Khan...was that just the drugs?

[bigloverlove]

Nevermind, found out it was only a cover...but seriously who got the guitar. Was there bloodshed?

[oKPSo]

Prince opened his set by saying "I am here Coachella"... Thats when we left.

[Hawkings]

Prince was pretty sweet.

Bringing back Morris and Shelia E was great, my buddy kept saying I bet he'll do all of Purple Rain then, but it didn't happen. Really nice seeing his showmanship, amazing guitar playing and stage presence.. I was too tired to clap and stomp, do all the things he implored you to do, but his confidence and energy are infectious. Gotta say it though, Portishead killed too

[StuManChu]

Prince was epic. He kills the guitar. He can still dance. Quite the showman.

That said... anyone else think he was compensating for his voice with the background singers? He said he came to Coachella to "play" but I'm not sure he was there to sing.

Oh well... I loved it and seeing Morris and Sheila E was the biggest surprise of a great day.

[shoopdedoop]

Originally Posted by oKPSo

Prince opened his set by saying "I am here Coachella"... Thats when we left.

Gay!

[JustSteve]

Originally Posted by bigloverlove

Nevermind, found out it was only a cover...but seriously who got the guitar. Was there bloodshed?

his roadie got it...and then when he said he was doing one more song the roadie tossed it back up.

[Suffacated]

Originally Posted by oKPSo

Prince opened his set by saying "I am here Coachella"... Thats when we left.

Buttwhisker...

[BROKENDOLL]

Buttwhisker? LOL! oKPSo, suffacated just called you a buttwhisker! LOL

[suprefan]

PURPLE RAIN........

[JustSteve]

it was pretty funny, i was walking out after the show and these 3 guys were commenting on prince, saying things like "i haven't seen him do that eye thing or the facial expressions like that in forever, i can't believe he was doing that!" and "do you think he recognized us?". so obviously these guys have seen him numerous times and even they were blown away. shows prince didn't hold back at all.

[4Ransom]

Originally Posted by oKPSo

Prince opened his set by saying "I am here Coachella"... Thats when we left.

sorry, but epic fail on your part. i went into this not knowing any prince except his popular singles. i will tell you that that dude put on one insane show. he might be a lame ass jehovas witness, but he still knows how to rock a fuckin party, and thats all that really matters. best set of the weekend, with a couple close seconds...

[summerkid]

Prince was amaaazing. Thank you so much goldenvoice for making that happen one of the best performances i've ever seen.

[beavington]

Originally Posted by emtgreg

DONT FORGET FUCKING CREEP

WE GOT OUR RADIOHEAD, AND IT WAS A SHORT BLACK MAN!!

I remember him doing that song on thursday night, and couldn't figure out if it was radiohead doing it, or it was some roadie going off and having fun, not knowing it was Prince.

That is one of the great things about camping you get to hear some of the soundchecks, like Portishead and in 06 hearing Madonnas whole seat from the campground in the morning.

[Sonicifyouwantit]

Originally Posted by JustSteve

WOW! Ending with "Purple Rain" and "Let's Go Crazy"...at 1am...Coachella, you just got served. I have never heard a guitar wail like that in the desert....

I couldnt believe how long he held that sustain on his guitar. I dont think Ive seen anyone play the guitar that good at coachella...and yeah the 1am end time was brilliant!

[Sonicifyouwantit]

Originally Posted by sexecutioner

sorry, but epic fail on your part. i went into this not knowing any prince except his popular singles. i will tell you that that dude put on one insane show. he might be a lame ass jehovas witness, but he still knows how to rock a fuckin party, and thats all that really matters. best set of the weekend, with a couple close seconds...

oh, you had to go there didnt you...

[Sonicifyouwantit]

Originally Posted by camelspyder

Prince is a complete buzzkiller! There I said it!

everything you just said, but about you.

[fatbastard]

What made Prince's performance the best of 08?

-He was in tune with the Coachella vibe!

-He played what the crowd wanted him to play!

-He played Creep!

-He brought Morris Day!

-He brought Jimmy Jam!

-He brought Sheila E!

-He wasn't pretentious!

-He made it his house!

-He played like he was in church!

-He got the crowd to clap!

-He played guitar like a motherfucker!

-He played a Motley Crew riff with only one hand on the neck!

-He dressed like a performer!

-He played Santana (which I took as an ode to their Woodstock performance)!

-He brought the best band money can buy!

-He went over an hour and 5 minutes!

-He seemed grateful to be there!

-He played "Let's Go Crazy"!

The audience's participation was what sealed it for me. His performance was reminiscent of Paul Simon's Graceland Tour and U2's Unforgettable Fire tour. I will never forget his performance.

[trendski]

- jungle love
- glamorous life
- 1999
- i feel for you
- controversy (with a little bit of housequake)


- little red corvette
-Shhh
- Prince and the band (freestyle)
- 7
- creep (radiohead cover)

and more coachella videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/trendski