I didn’t really “get” Prince at first either. His biggest radio hits didn’t quite click for me. But then I watched a full concert video and loved it. He was just radiating energy the entire show in a way that wasn’t quite captured by the studio recordings IMO. And I think it’s one thing to read that he was an incredible multi-instrumentalist versus actually watching him absolutely shred on several different instruments at different times throughout the show.

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.

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!