My x-wife used to work in the PR dept at Warner Bros. Burbank. Prince came in one day with his band to do an impromptu little promotion concert just for the folks at Warner Bros. They played on a little patio in the back of the building. They were only supposed to play for about 30 minutes, but he wound up doing over two hours. She said it was one of those memories you divide your life by.

@jamesdavis7017

3 ай бұрын

Was this 1991? If so, I was there as well. The promotion was for the Diamonds and Pearls album. My girlfriend at the time worked in the marketing department and told me to get to her office before they shut the doors because Prince was giving a concert. I tried to think of the best lie to tell my boss so I could get out of the office. I ended up just telling him the truth and he was a huge Prince fan as well and covered for me. Unbelievable experience.

@reditelj

7 күн бұрын

This is true, I was Prince.

Prince is probably the greatest artist of the last 50 years. Name anyone else who could play that many instruments at that skill level, write that much incredible music, and do it live with that much swagger. There are better single instrument players, better songwriters, and better performers, but nobody could lay claim to the entire production pipeline except Prince, in my opinion.

@imjstew1623

3 жыл бұрын

Roy Clark. But your point is not wasted on me.

@alexanderwondaal5592

3 жыл бұрын

Only person I can think of at his level is Stevie Wonder

@michaellucas1102

3 жыл бұрын

Paul McCartney would be a super close 2nd. But I agree man.

@heartonmysleeves4668

3 жыл бұрын

Only seen YT, would go back in time if I could, but the live footage blows me away! Imagine being ON every moment while on stage?

@gar7reever754

3 жыл бұрын

Ummmmm one of .id give a few the pepsi challenge.

it always amazes me that people STILL underrate him as the elite, musical genius that he was. There are people out there that think of him like a pop star, like Michael Jackson. If they just listened to him for 10 minutes, they would realize he's more like a mix of Jimi, Stevie, and Herbie - and the sum may be greater than the parts...

@BryWMac

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Jackson's has alot more dimension than today's pop as well

@marklyon8406

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone who can throw a guitar over his head that still hasn't landed has GOT to be more than a pop star, right?

@digitalvictory8266

2 жыл бұрын

More Carlos than Jimi, but your point still stands.

Great quote and so true: "There's no difference between him singing and playing. It's a singular expression." - YES! (Prince fan here obvs) So cool to see you break down just what is different and interesting in this music. I don't play guitar but it's fascinating to watch you break it down and also play your own rhythms to it. Thanks so much for the breakdown.

@davidlouis2354

3 жыл бұрын

singular expression... I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE.

Sir, your enthusiasm and insight into music is truly a gift.

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Michael I'm a 70 year-old intermediate guitar player. My kids who are grown now couldn't get over it back in their teens that their old man was a Prince fan. Guy was so cool on many levels. Thanks for this one. GT

What u dont know is that PRINCE'S most magical moments on guitar and any other instrument were at the endless rehearsals and soundtracks, jam sessions. Thats whats been noted by Prince insiders.

I wish we got too see Prince get old...RIP legend ❤️

The song is called "Guitar" & is from Prince's 2007 album "Planet Earth"

Prince is SO D A M N underrated!!! The man was a genius!!

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

AGREED

@BobPapadopoulos

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated? He got into the rock hall of fame in 2004 while he was still alive. That's two years before Lynyrd Skynyrd. lol

@Kickinthescience

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobPapadopoulos well Prince was left off Rolling Stone top 100 guitar list

@JayTheLane

3 жыл бұрын

Underated?

@badgasaurus4211

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated my ass

Watching the way you pick out the chords/notes and licks is super impressive. Prince is one of the most under-rated guitarists I believe. So showman-like and effortless.

Prince? Talented? Absolutely! So versatile on so many instruments. But his genius comes in on the arrangement. He knows how to arrange the simplest of things in a way that makes them sound out of this world level. He has given the fan that actually listens, instead of just hearing, so much to appreciate. The best artists do everything from their ear and their feel. I doubt they ever technically break down their work. "The more you think the less you do"

@Rebecca236

2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant observation. Brilliant point. I agree.

@leer201

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting you mention the arrangement. I also think Prince's greatest gift is that of composition and arrangement

Thank you for a prince lesson!! If you can find Prince on SNL when Steve Martin was the host. Prince preformed “fury”. It truly was jaw dropping. I filmed it off the TV. Unbelievable.

Got to agree with you. His confidence on guitar that he displayed in "flashy/showy" lines, phrases, and moves, was second to NOBODY, not even Hendrix. Unfortunately, most people didn't pay enough attention to his guitar work to realize how good he was till he was gone.

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Truth.

@davidhaworth7152

3 жыл бұрын

Second that

@davidhaworth7152

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate second this too

@mikez4132

3 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same thing. You either watched and understood Prince and what a master he is/was or it is just hitting people like a ton of bricks now and they are in awe. People missed out on a lot saying things like that's "not my type of music..." well truly-it is everything you want music to be.

@patrickfoster4586

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed up until you put Hendrix beneath Prince. That is incorrect and Prince himself would've told you so. Jimi was second to no one. Prince was massively influenced by Hendrix and not just his guitar playing but even his clothing style and swagger. Being a guitarist I can assure you both of them were amazing instrumentalists but some of the stuff Hendrix did was almost impossible to emulate. His style is quite a bit more demanding to play than Prince's. This is coming from an old school Prince fan (started buying his albums as a kid with Controversy and saw his Purple Rain tour at the New Orleans Superdome) and till this day I say that 1999 is one of the greatest albums of all time. But guitar skills? Hendrix definately gets the nod. Cheers P[>

Ive been waiting for a reaction to this video ( and prince in general) for a while excited for this one 🔥 🔥

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Favourite tribute to Prince on his death was, people remember him as the sex thimble but don't always realise he could play the guitar like Jimmy Hendrix's love child.' I saw him on the Brits awards, 2005 or 6 on live TV and I was utterly memorized by his playing. His fingers seemed to move like they were liquid on the frets.

@Caperhere

3 жыл бұрын

I find professional players amazing. As they chord, their hand looks like it’s moving almost slowly. When I was trying to learn, I was always in a sweat trying to change chords. Lol, there are fingernail marks on the fretboard from being so tense.

@lukewilsonhere

3 жыл бұрын

“The Sex **Thimble”** 😂

Whenever I see a video of a Prince performance, especially in smaller venues like this, it reminds me how much I wish I had seen him in concert when he was around. What a complete performer in the very best sense of the word.

@integratedboxingsystem8827

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him 3 times in concert. AWESOME

@Fnberg744

2 жыл бұрын

@@integratedboxingsystem8827 I had no ticket . Went to the window and asked about any cancellations. We have 1 seat on the third row she said. Bammo!! Memphis Tenn. 2002 maybe. Anyway. Coolest part was this 9 yr old Kid and his dad next to me. Points for dad as I remembered my dad taking me to the Stones in 89 for my first concert. .....btw. .I pretend PRINCE is still alive.

I'm not a musician but my friend who's a great musician explained to me one of the things that makes him great is his ability to sing leads while playing leads like it's nothing. There's no pause, no hesitation and it seems like the guitar is just an entity all on its own without needing the host.

I can't believe you covered this video! I "discovered" it a while ago and I watch it regularly because I'm so fascinated by Prince's playing here.

I like that Prince even perfected Hendrix’s mouth shape when soloing

Thought he was about to play U2's "I will follow" !!!

@sooparticular

3 жыл бұрын

he ripped it off fo sho

@docwells7

3 жыл бұрын

First thing I thought after I heard it the second time.

@3nineteen319

2 жыл бұрын

I read an interview with The Edge from U2. He was asked about this prince song. He said "Wily Bastard" , he meant it as a compliment.

I think this is my favorite reaction yet! Prince was a phenom and true performer in just about every sense. I've never seen someone with such natural rhythm and perfect timing. Can you also react to his performance with his band Third Eye Girl from the Arsenio Hall Show? Truly an epic performance!

We used to go see Prince play at Bunkers bar in Minneapolis when he was 18 years old

So happy to see this...miss getting new music every year from him so much! Thanks for taking a chance.

@chamham6734

3 жыл бұрын

I watched ‘60 Minutes’ they said we have approximately 80 YEARS worth of music in his vault. They plan on releasing it.

Another great video. Thanks for watching and analyzing Prince. He always blows my mind.

I really do enjoy immensely your musical break down and explanation of just why bars sound so cool. Your passion for music is infectious. 🎸🎸👍🏻

Wow! Thanks for a piece of Prince I never saw in almost 50 yrs of watching him!

I’m convinced Prince is related to Jimi Hendrix. Absolute genius! The beginning of the song sounds like “I Will Follow” by U2!

Prince was so talented. For me the greatest. He always plays with so much feel. Check out “all critics love Montreux” A whole jazz festival jumping, only Prince could do it.

Prince best overall talent

I love the way you tell us the why someone is good without trying to show off your talent, your videos are fun and exciting I am enjoying them quite a bit and this is coming from a non musician peace mike from Ct

Love your videos got me back in guitar. I think I’m going to head on over to guitargate to subscribe this evening

I love your videos. Particularly your Prince videos. Absolutely brilliant and very entertaining, thank you :-)

The solo he did on ...while my guitar gently weeps... was amazing

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Might have to do a deep dive on that lead. SO MANY REQUESTS. Thanks!

@danielmcbride2375

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate kzread.info/dash/bejne/aId6sLludpuxabw.html

@danielmcbride2375

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate be sure to wear adult diapers... just incase! Lol

@VipulChagotra

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate yes sir!!! please 🙏🙏🙏

@mattnewby123

3 жыл бұрын

and his rhythm section on that one is a murders row...

Definitely enjoyed this one and being a huge Prince only made it that much better for me! So much to learn from watching you dissect, analyze and explain in detail all the guitar parts! Also your passion and enthusiasm makes it even more enjoyable! Love it all!

This was fascinating to watch and would love to see more Prince breakdowns. Please

thank u so much Michael 💯💯

Every time I see a video of Prince it makes me miss him more

I love breakdowns like this - for the artist who really studies the craft. Thank you, sir

Such an underrated song!!! Thank you so much for doing this!

I ike so much how you approach your teaching analysises, giving the Real clues. I 've never seen a Master guitar Player like Prince. Not before and not after. There is no one comparable to his talent, Prince is an absolute music school in itself for everyone, just breathing and composing. The mastery to limits that nobody can on guitar is impressive. His guitar is unbeatable

Luv your videos .Check out prince playing "Play that funky music white boy" at the forum. I was at the forum in 2011.

Prince was a Fu*king GENIUS!!!

Love the new digs! Great video great lesson

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Great Explanation Description 👊🏾👊🏾

give Prince all music awards existing and not ones for the next .... 1000 years ...simply!!!

I freaking love that you're in that barn now. Looks great!

Great post Michael!

Your reaction 2 Prince are the coolest man, I'd love 2 see u do Joy In Repetition from an after show in 2002,Or Question Of U Detroit 2004, The Ride in 2002 Las Vegas or Purple House New Year's eve 99

@neonsparky

3 жыл бұрын

All the Critics from Montreaux is badass as well.

loved this!

What the Arsenio Hall performance She’s Always In My Hair with 3rd Eye Girls 🙏🏾

New educated appreciation here of so much. Yes, keeping it In my hands every day.💕🙋🎶

Excellent Demo of a genius . Every Music university/academy should have a Prince semester purely devoted to Prince music.

It seems like he kept it simple, because, it was meant to be a sing along. Bringing the audience along. A song meant to be explored, live! 🥷

Check out the Prince live at Cochella playing CREEP. Two great solos.

Prince love it

😎 Awesome👏🏼 video! Inspiring! Love Prince.

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Dian2Gig

3 жыл бұрын

To add to my comment, I’ve always been a Prince fan from his breakout hit “I wanna be Your Lover” right on through to his last. A truly underrated musician. Thanks Michael for the reply.

He really was a special talent.

Prince is a legend!!

Very good guitar vidéo...Thanks..Thanks...

Thankyou sir x

Love the guitar and Prince's outfit!

I remember this, its Jay Lenos show, but this wasnt even then song he performed live. I like the band, its a mix of 2 of his groups from that time but a step into that more focused rock sound he was moving towards his last few years. You have to notice his strat, since its very rare to see, and it is has an interesting pickup config and a floyd rose. You are dead on on that old vox, got to smash it, for me the new ones i bought dont sound the same but at least with wah wahs they are very simple and you can fix anything on them. I like to keep a pile of them around. He played that solo with utmost style and vibe.

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Correct!! Thx!!

Paison.. we share much! Love the channel!

Begining part of song reminds me of 'I Will Follow'. This was awesome

That guitar riff is so smooth love it

His timing was insanely good.

If you want to wow at his vocals check out: " Somewhere here in Earth" live by Prince. And "If I were your girlfriend" live as well.

@williamtopia6654

2 жыл бұрын

Actually check out " Damn you" soooo Sexy

There is an AMAZING live version of Prince playing ‘Crimson and Clover’, and of course his playing is out of this world! Would love to see your reaction, and what you think!

Thanks! I think you were born to do what you do. And it doesn’t hurt that you are so handsome.

@Guitargate

Жыл бұрын

Thx :)

I just wonder what it’s like to be able to just play and slay, anything 🎸🙏🏽🤷🏽‍♂️ if you can imagine it, dream it, make it☔️😇🔥

I think my favorite thing about your videos is how deftly you can weave your knowledge of music theory together with passion for “all the shit that just makes ya feel good!” Sometime when hunting for that knowledge, one would instead be met at the gates of Theory-opolis by Stuffy McJazzhead who looks down their nose because the song doesn’t have 40 chord changes over a shifting time signature. When there is a nugget of wisdom wrapped in a catchy pop riff, I call it a “dog pill wrapped in cheese”. The audience may not realize the extent of awesomeness going in their ear, they just know they can shake their asses to it.

Love the new barn!

Man I can’t stress this enough… it would make my year to see Mike react to the a cappella group the Pentatonix! Many people react to them, half non-musicians and half vocal coaches. Now I know Mike isn’t a “singer” per say, but that’s not why I want to see his reaction. It’s his knowledge of theory that really peaks my interest. For all of the things the Pentatonix are good at (singing, harmonizing, performing), the most underrated is their attention to detail when arranging music. Pleeeease Michael I will pay money to see you react to Pentatonix - Evolution of Michael Jackson! Then maybe Sound of Silence if you’re so inclined. Michael has such a good ear for music and insight into structure… it would be legendary 🤘😎

Prince understood that he was in show business and in addition to his musical mastery -- he knew how to put on a show. Prince paid attention to the most minute details - body positioning, facial expressions, clothes, hair, colors. The band is flawless. Everything looked so effortless to this dude, what a talent.

Michael, I love Prince! Got to see him in L.A. for the Purple Rain tour. Best concert! And now, I'm starting to love your channel too! Thank you for your bravery in posting this. Glad I got to see it and hear your comments. And along with so many others here in the comments, *please* take a look at the 2004 HOF performance AMGGW Director's Cut. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZiar8pxgcqwmqQ.html Superior footage, good sound quality.

Goodness gracious is that PRS one of the most gorgeous guitars ever or what? You loving it Mike?

@neozakk_

3 жыл бұрын

“When you hear something that sounds awesome - and you’re like ‘why does that sound so awesome? Stop. And figure it out!’” is simply some of the best advice on the planet. And now I’m going to jam on my guitar and listen to Prince. Thanks brotha. 🤘🏻

Eres grande tío.

More prince please!

Bring it brother! Intro was the shit!

Love your work man. Long time subscriber. Might I suggest a reaction video to one of Wolfgang Van Halen‘s new songs from Mammoth. Maybe Mr. Ed or Empathy. Unbelievable tracks. That guy is talented!!!

Prince albums were each different, back to back. So his guitar sounds were constantly different, too. Where is Eric Clapton's When Doves Cry or U Got The Look or Controversy or lady Cab Driver or Get It Up or 777-9311??

@neonsparky

3 жыл бұрын

This!

A watch/react of his halftime show at the super bowl would be great

It wasn’t for TV this wasn’t recorded for that episode he came out after the show was over for an extra performance that found his way to youtube.

Friend, I'm Brazilian and I've been following you here for a short time and from the little I've seen, you're very good on the guitar and your work is amazing! I would like you to analyze here on the channel Peter Tosh's reggae - "Jonny be good". You will notice that the variety of instruments available makes this music way too much. Success for you man!

🔥🔥🔥

Review the song Bambi. Guitar is awesome!

I heard one time that an interviewer asked Eric Clapton , something to the effect of “How does it feel to be considered the greatest guitarist of all time”. He said, “I don’t know, ask Prince”

Happy midsummer from Sweden! Request: B. B. King - The Thrill Is Gone (Live, Montreux 1993 version).

So fucking badass!!

OKay, I been watching for a while and loved your "reacts" to the Colter Wall video...look into Slaid Cleaves and his song Breakfast in Hell...great story telling and some decent guitar

Ladies and Gentleman, we're in a barn, on a farm. Love it. Prince was a bad man. A bad, bad man.

"I'm a sucker for that" lmao

Prince Shhh Paris 2011 - Fireworks really get going at 2: 14. Not sure there is an overly technical analysis here, but his guitar work just kicks you in the soul.

Prince was a super human musician

You should check out Corey Heuvel "Crazy" cover (especially the solo). He's very talented and worth a watch.

The Master.. I approve this message.

It’d be kinda funny to see Michael try and figure out any of Berried Alives’ songs.

I miss P 💜

Attention span of a gnat!😂 I've met a few. Some in their forces and fifties!