Prince: The Internet is dead

markem · 07-06-2010, 12:54 PM

The music industry might be embracing digital and online technology, but Prince is not convinced that it’s a good thing.

"The Internet's completely over,” Prince told British tabloid publication, in his first newspaper interview in 10 years. “I don't see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else. They won't pay me an advance for it and then they get angry when they can't get it.”

Full article here: http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/07...s-dead/?hpt=T2

Sounds an awful lot like Ken Olsen's pronouncement of 1977: There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home. Note that DEC no longer exists, but we have computers in the home.

Don Fernando · 07-06-2010, 01:02 PM

Isn't the career of Prince dead for years?

jledou · 07-06-2010, 01:05 PM

Maybe he forgot the all as in "The internet completely ALL over" hmmm anyone else see him being lost (unknown) to anyone born past 1985? .......... but he has it right the internet is worthless just ask the Bieber kid .......

Skywalker · 07-06-2010, 01:12 PM

I couldn't read this thread because... the Internet is dead!!!

md4958 · 07-06-2010, 01:22 PM

youre gonna have to explain who Prince is to some of the younger kids... he hasnt been relevant for quite a while now

AD720 · 07-06-2010, 01:28 PM

No one will appreciate Prince until he is gone. While he is nuts (I love him anyway) the meaning behind his message is true. Get off the internet, go create. He is very protective (rightfully so) of his intellectual property. I like that he tells iTunes to go pound sand.

BTW the new stuff I've heard from Prince is really good, if you like Prince. His Superbowl half-time show performance was, IMO, the best in history.

Pat1075 · 07-06-2010, 01:29 PM

I can't find the key to spell his name

maybe that's why he doesn't like it.

Lear31MX · 07-06-2010, 01:32 PM

Prince WHO

, what the hell does he know about the internet anyway, Now if I have some questions about a$$ less pants he would be the guy to see.

poker · 07-06-2010, 01:33 PM

Remember, its not actually "Prince" anymore. Its now "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince" (or TAFKAP), or just by the symbol below

AD720 · 07-06-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Remember, its not actually "Prince" anymore. Its now "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince" (or TAFKAP), or just by the symbol below

Actually he is the Artist Formerly Known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.

He's been back to Prince for the last ten years or so.

macsauce13 · 07-06-2010, 01:38 PM

I think he went back to Prince. Not positive but I think I heard that a while back.

macsauce13 · 07-06-2010, 01:39 PM

Beat me to it.

kelmac07 · 07-06-2010, 01:53 PM

While Prince has always done things his way...I believe it is finally catching up to him.

T.G · 07-06-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

The music industry might be embracing digital and online technology, but Prince is not convinced that it’s a good thing.

"The Internet's completely over,” Prince told British tabloid publication, in his first newspaper interview in 10 years. “I don't see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else. They won't pay me an advance for it and then they get angry when they can't get it.”

Full article here: http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/07...s-dead/?hpt=T2

Sounds an awful lot like Ken Olsen's pronouncement of 1977: There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home. Note that DEC no longer exists, but we have computers in the home.

Prince is kind of an odd person. Musically, he's a freaking genius, and while is is a bit off center, he's usually much better spoken than what was presented in that blog. I'd suspect there is more to his statements than was presented. I don't recall him being much of the type to just go off that like that without some reason.

And even if he was, I care about his internet predictions about as much as I care about what any musical artist has to say about something other than music.

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Originally Posted by poker

Remember, its not actually "Prince" anymore. Its now "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince" (or TAFKAP), or just by the symbol below

Nah. IIRC, that whole symbol thing was due to the label owning the rights to the stage name "Prince" and when he split from his old record label (MCA?), there was a lawsuit over if he could use the name, and while I don't remember if it was by settlement or legal judgement, but eventually he was awarded the rights to the name over a decade ago.

07-06-2010, 02:13 PM

That's funny. The Internet says, 'Prince is completely over'.

icehog3 · 07-06-2010, 02:30 PM

He wore a raspberry beret...the kind you find in a second hand store.

The Poet · 07-06-2010, 02:32 PM

So, lemme see if I've got this straight - the Internet is dead because Prince ain't getting paid. Is that about right?

T.G · 07-06-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

And even if he was, I care about his internet predictions about as much as I care about what any musical artist has to say about something other than music.

Might help if I clarified that I don't don't give a **** what they think, in fact, it would really be nice if they'd just lean to STFU and do what they are being paid to do - entertain. If I want an opinion on something other than music, I'll get it from someone qualified in that field.

T.G · 07-06-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

So, lemme see if I've got this straight - the Internet is dead because Prince ain't getting paid. Is that about right?

Except that he's been giving his albums away for free for a number of years now.

icantbejon · 07-06-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Might help if I clarified that I don't don't give a **** what they think, in fact, it would really be nice if they'd just lean to STFU and do what they are being paid to do - entertain. If I want an opinion on something other than music, I'll get it from someone qualified in that field.

I always find this opinion ammusing. My wife shares your sentiments. I tend to disagree...for the most part. If Britney Spears starts babbling about world peace...I'm going to tune out and look at her (o)(o)s. However, when a guy like Bono, from U2, starts talking world peace, I believe its a mistake to not listen. He's invested decades into pushing for peace. He knows his information better than a lot of politicians I would suspect (i.e. Palin and her "foreign policy" experience w/ Russia....scary). Furthermore...just think a few decades ago when music was so politically driven. The 60's and 70's are saturated with policitally motivated music. Just because a person chooses an outlet such as entertainment, I don't believe that should discredit them from an opinion. If they take the time to research the subject, I believe that makes them an outstanding spokesperson because they have mass appeal.

07-06-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Prince: The Internet is dead The music industry might be embracing digital and online technology, but Prince is not convinced that it’s a good thing. "The Internet's completely over,” Prince told British tabloid publication, in his first newspaper interview in 10 years. “I don't see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else. They won't pay me an advance for it and then they get angry when they can't get it.” Full article here: http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/07...s-dead/?hpt=T2 Sounds an awful lot like Ken Olsen's pronouncement of 1977: There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home. Note that DEC no longer exists, but we have computers in the home. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead Isn't the career of Prince dead for years? __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead Maybe he forgot the all as in "The internet completely ALL over" hmmm anyone else see him being lost (unknown) to anyone born past 1985? .......... but he has it right the internet is worthless just ask the Bieber kid .......

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Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead I couldn't read this thread because... the Internet is dead!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

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md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead youre gonna have to explain who Prince is to some of the younger kids... he hasnt been relevant for quite a while now __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

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AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead No one will appreciate Prince until he is gone. While he is nuts (I love him anyway) the meaning behind his message is true. Get off the internet, go create. He is very protective (rightfully so) of his intellectual property. I like that he tells iTunes to go pound sand. BTW the new stuff I've heard from Prince is really good, if you like Prince. His Superbowl half-time show performance was, IMO, the best in history. __________________

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Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead I can't find the key to spell his name maybe that's why he doesn't like it.

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Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead Prince WHO , what the hell does he know about the internet anyway, Now if I have some questions about a$$ less pants he would be the guy to see. __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

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poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead Remember, its not actually "Prince" anymore. Its now "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince" (or TAFKAP), or just by the symbol below __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

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macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead I think he went back to Prince. Not positive but I think I heard that a while back.

07-06-2010, 01:39 PM	#12
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead Beat me to it.

07-06-2010, 01:53 PM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead While Prince has always done things his way...I believe it is finally catching up to him. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-06-2010, 02:13 PM	#15
KingJaffeJoffer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead That's funny. The Internet says, 'Prince is completely over'.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead He wore a raspberry beret...the kind you find in a second hand store. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Prince: The Internet is dead So, lemme see if I've got this straight - the Internet is dead because Prince ain't getting paid. Is that about right?