Music is important to some. Not important to others. That pretty much covers it. With that overtly generic statement being said, I am one of those individuals who falls into the "important" categorie. As my life has gone on, I have been introduced to varying forms of music, bands, styles, etc...Many of these introductions have been positive. I have loved blasting Biggie in a car whilst old white people look terrified, and confused. I will never shy from dancing to Mark Morrison's "Return of The Mack", like an asshole, or smashing various objects into oblivion with the help of amp-crushing, speaker melting Motorhead. And the like, and the like.
However, one song has always resonated with me passionately. A song that will stop me in my tracks every time; a song that would cause me to ignore a robbery, or casually step over a bleeding body.
Purple Rain. Yes. Purple Fucking Rain. Say what you will about Prince's insane antics, and his outrageous sexual perversions, that is simply Prince being Prince. I would like to argue that he is a musical savant; a genius, and as such, requires various outlets to soothe his vices. Yes, he may be a sodomist, but he is also a brilliant musician, who has created a song that I could listen to 100 times in a row, passionately and attentively. There has been many a time in my life, in which I have arisen, naked at 11am, turned on The Price Is Right, and replaced its manic drivel, with Purple Rain. I am not ashamed to state that on more than one occasion, I have dropped to my naked knees - on my living room floor, and performed an awe inspiring guitar solo. Yes, I am naked and fat, but my soul is transformed, and illuminated, through the sound of Prince's ample musical prowess.
Thank You, Prince
Regards,
MBW
However, one song has always resonated with me passionately. A song that will stop me in my tracks every time; a song that would cause me to ignore a robbery, or casually step over a bleeding body.
Purple Rain. Yes. Purple Fucking Rain. Say what you will about Prince's insane antics, and his outrageous sexual perversions, that is simply Prince being Prince. I would like to argue that he is a musical savant; a genius, and as such, requires various outlets to soothe his vices. Yes, he may be a sodomist, but he is also a brilliant musician, who has created a song that I could listen to 100 times in a row, passionately and attentively. There has been many a time in my life, in which I have arisen, naked at 11am, turned on The Price Is Right, and replaced its manic drivel, with Purple Rain. I am not ashamed to state that on more than one occasion, I have dropped to my naked knees - on my living room floor, and performed an awe inspiring guitar solo. Yes, I am naked and fat, but my soul is transformed, and illuminated, through the sound of Prince's ample musical prowess.
Thank You, Prince
Regards,
MBW