The Mountains and the Sea Reviews Prince

We finish up talking about the simulcast inaugural concert of the Musicology Tour performed in Los Angeles on March 29, 2004. Lots of hits, a few new songs, and an unreleased song performance makes this a special, and fun, show.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

The official opening night of the Musicology Tour 2004 ever was on March 29, 2004 in Los Angeles and it was simulcast to cinemas all over the US. That means that there is video for us to check out! We watch the first half of the concert in this episode.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Prince did a TON of promotion before and during the Musicology tour, but most didn’t include a performance with the interview. In 2004, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Canada’s MuchMoreMusic Live! both had fun performances and relaxed interviews so we have chosen to cover them here.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Prince monopolized the show when he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in early March 2004. Not only did he sit for a delightful interview but he played a bunch of songs, both aired and unaired. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

What happens exactly 25 years after your first album release if you are Prince? An induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, of course! We talk about the performances of his own music, his speech and the now iconic guitar solo in While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Prince has stated that he was interested in doing an MTV Unplugged episode, but end up doing The Art of Musicology instead. A combo of big band performances and Prince on a stool with an acoustic guitar, this multi-channel special showcased a range of talents. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Musicology had B-sides for its singles - even if some were “virtual” or region specific. To add to the original confusion, the B-sides were finally released to streaming on Musicology’s 20th anniversary… but as alternate versions. We talk about those, and threw in one more song just for fun. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Musicology had a bunch of videos: some released, some promotional, and one unreleased. We talk about all of them - the triumphs and tribulations - this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

The back half of Musicology is up next. Talk about your highs and lows…Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

School’s in session - Musicology is on deck for us and we cover the first half of the album in this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

It wasn’t a comeback! 2004 was a HUGE year for Prince and it all kicked off with a Grammy performance with Beyoncé and continued with a well-planned set of appearances, the album Musicology, and a North American tour. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We were deciding between taking a break or doing something a little different. Josh decided that we should pick an under-the-radar band that appeals to us… and might appeal to other Prince fans. Join us in checking out Sir Woman.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We round out our extensive coverage of the 3rdEyeGirl era with Prince’s last performance at Montreux Jazz Festival in 2013 - and ever - was a fun rock show that was 3rdEyeGirl heavy. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Montreux Jazz Festival is always great, but even more so when Prince played. The second of three shows from 2013 at the Fest, today on The Mountains and the Sea. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Montreux Jazz Festival is always great, but even more so when Prince played. His final appearance for this event was a slate of three subsequent nights in July 2013. We talk about the first of those three shows in this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

2012 was a publicly quiet time for Prince, but he was not only hard at work touring and assembling 3rdEyeGirl, but working with Andy Allo on her album, Superconductor. We chat about the back half of the album.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Between the 20Ten album and Art Official Age was a quiet time for Prince, but that doesn’t mean that he wasn’t busy. Protege Andy Allo recorded an entire album during and following the Welcome 2 America Euro and Canada and Prince is all over it.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Not everything from 3rdEyeGirl.com or 3rdEyeTunes made it onto an album and today we are talking about several of those tracks. Boyfriend, Ain’t Gonna Miss U When Ur Gone, That Girl Thang, Da Bourgeoisie, and Indifference all have their charms even if they weren’t deemed album-worthy.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

The only maxi-single from Art Official Age was for Breakfast Can Wait and Prince returned to the idea of an “experience.” We chat about The Breakfast Experience and the video for Breakfast Can Wait and there are a few fun connections you won’t want to miss!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

The back half, or the “Icial Age” of Art Official Age, is on deck and we have thoughts and connections. There’s even a little TMATS Vacation Bible School, but only so that you can find a deeper understanding of some references. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

An album episode! Well, the first half of 2014’s Art Official Age. Dubbed an “R&B fantasia” this album is unusual and wide ranging, but ever so Prince-like. Off we go! Art Off, that is…Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Our deep dive into the best of 3rdEyeTV is wrapping up with this episode. Sticky Like Glue, Something in the Water, Musicology, Mama Feelgood, Next to Me and more round out this wide-ranging look at a Prince experiment.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Our 3rdEyeTV coverage continues and it’s still an eclectic mix but far more lyrical - mostly. An instrumental version of The Max, Days of Wild, F.U.N.K., Extraloveable, U Got the Look, and a medley are on deck. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We continue our 3rdEyeTV coverage with six more songs - that are more song-like - from the “best of” collection. It’s still experimental, but not quite so… perplexing. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

3rdEyeTV was an unusual way for Prince and his band to release music. It was streamed and then largely disappeared, except when it showed up on a social sharing platform of some kind. Some kind souls documented the streamed shows and we start examining them this week.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Prince supported Arsenio Hall as a late-night host. Prince wanted to do a “take over” of the reboot of his show and on March 4, 2014, Prince and crew were the only guests. Performances, an interview, and even fan “questions” - it was a fun watch!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Who doesn’t love a live show? Prince didn’t need to be promoting an album to tour. The Live Out Loud Tour with 3rdEyeGirl and we talk about the early show in Denver on May 12, 2013.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Videos! There were a bunch of videos of songs from or related to PLECTRUMELECTRUM and we talk about them along with a remix of FIXURLIFEUP.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We have a listen to some songs that didn’t make it on PLECTRUMELECTRUM and to the originals of some that did. It was a joy to hear a couple of powerhouse artists like Liv Warfield and Alice Smith. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

The back half of PLECTRUMELECTRUM was no less varied than the first half of the 3RDEYEGIRL album. We have some applause… and some questions… for Prince. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Prince was ready to work with younger and lesser known talent by the 2010s. His answer to that was a “girl” backing band: 3RDEYEGIRL. We talk about the first six songs of PLECTRUMELECTRUM, a (sort of Christian) rock album. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We are wrapping up coverage of both Times Squared by Eric Leeds and, consequently, Diamonds and Pearls SDE. It’s been a long, fun, funky ride!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Last time we covered the first half of the first Eric Leeds and Prince collaboration album that WASN’T Madhouse: Times Squared. The back half of this album has some surprises and we talk about them in this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Eric Leeds and Prince collaborated on a bunch of projects, including Eric’s unexpected solo album, Times Squared. Vault material thought to become a third Madhouse album didn’t sound “Madhouse” enough and thus this funky jazz album featuring the saxophonist and flautist came to be. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We are winding down our coverage of Diamonds and Pearls SDE but we have four outtakes of remixes of Cream by Junior Vasquez. The Creamstramental, Creamhouse, Creaminchvocal, and Straight Pass 12” mixes use - mostly - familiar aspects of Cream but in new ways. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

As expansive as the SDE of Diamonds and Pearls was, there were MANY things not included from that era. Today we talk about other outtakes from the era: Steve “Silk” Hurley remixes of Gett Off and Gangster Glam.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

As expansive as the SDE of Diamonds and Pearls was, there were MANY things not included from that era. Today we talk about other outtakes from the era: Player, 51 Hours, The Flow (Demo), I Hear Your Voice, Uh-Huh, The P, and U. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

As expansive as the SDE of Diamonds and Pearls was, there were MANY things not included from that era. Today we talk about songs from the Cream Medley at Glam Slam ‘92: Prince’s version of Well Done, three of Rosie Gaines’ versions of I Want U, and four versions of Rosie singing Hit U in the Socket.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We LOVED the spacial audio of the Glam Slam ‘92 show included on Diamonds and Pearls SDE so it was time to check out the video. Could this be the best Prince concert show ever released?Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

How is it possible that the second half of the  Glam Slam show from January 1992 is better than the first half? We, joyfully, cover disk 2 of the live audio from Diamonds and Pearls SDE this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Prince’s live performances are always a highlight and the spur-of-the-moment Glam Slam show from January 1992 is full of all the energy and joy that we could have hoped for. We cover disk 1 of the live audio from Diamonds and Pearls SDE this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

After a bit of a break we are finally back to conclude our discussion on Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe vault disk 3. We chat about Standing at the Altar (Prince’s version), Hey U, Letter 4 Miles, I Pledge Allegiance to Your Love, and Thunder Ballet and make selections for the entire disk. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Back to the Vault disks from Diamonds and Pearls SDE! We have plenty to say and connections to make with Get Blue, Tip O’ My Tongue, The Voice, Trouble, and Alice Through the Looking Glass.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We continue to check out Martika-Prince collaborations and Josh continues to make connections that will blow your mind! Album and remix versions of Spirit and Love…Thy Will Be Done join the pool of contenders for selections.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We are taking a side-step from Diamonds and Pearls SDE proper coverage to chat about a collaborator: Martika. Today we chat about several versions of Martika’s Kitchen, the unreleased Boom Box, and Don’t Say U Love Me. We don’t have selections, but Josh makes an exciting connection at the end of the episode! Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We wrap up Vault Disk 2 of Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe and this whole disk was full of hits and stinkers. We make delightful connections, marvel at Prince “trying on” some different sounds, and laugh - join us!Be sure to listen to the end! We have outtakes - by far the most and some of the funniest ever!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

On to Disk 2 of the Vault material from Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe. This one is off to a more pleasant start - at least for us - than Vault Disk 1. So many connections and things to explore!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

We chat about the remaining tracks on Vault Disk 1 of Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe and make selections for this uneven selection of work. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Of course Prince made WAY more music than could even be included on Diamonds and Pearls. We are delighted - but are we really? - that we got many of these outtakes in the Super Deluxe set and we check out some of them this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]

Prince made videos for nearly every song on Diamonds and Pearls. We talk about videos for  Diamonds and Pearls, Insatiable, Willing and Able, and two versions of Money Don’t Matter 2 Night.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: [email protected]