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|album image = [[File:Thegoldexperience.jpg|100px|border|link=Album: The Gold Experience]]<br><small>from the album<br> [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]]</small> | |album image = [[File:Thegoldexperience.jpg|100px|border|link=Album: The Gold Experience]]<br><small>from the album<br> [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]]</small> | ||
|performer = [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] | |performer = [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] | ||
|first released = March, 1995 - [[ | |first released = March, 1995 - [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] segues<br> | ||
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_26|26 September, 1995]] - [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]] album | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_26|26 September, 1995]] - [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]] album | ||
|album(s) = [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]] | |album(s) = [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]] | ||
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|introduction = [[NPG Operator|NPG Operator segues]] are a series of segues included on [[Prince]]'s 17th album [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], his first using the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]. | |introduction = [[NPG Operator|NPG Operator segues]] are a series of segues included on [[Prince]]'s 17th album [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], his first using the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]. | ||
Spoken by [[Rain Ivana]], a receptionist from the | Spoken by [[Rain Ivana]], a receptionist from the Los Angeles [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Plant Record Plant] recording studio, they are intended as a series of responses to the listener triggering certain songs being played by hitting keys on a computer keyboard (keystrokes are often hear on the segues also); the operator welcomes the listener to different "experiences". | ||
Towards the end of the album, some errors take place (intentionally), and the operator breaks down before introducing the listener to the final "experience", [[Gold]]. | Towards the end of the album, some errors take place (intentionally), and the operator breaks down before introducing the listener to the final "experience", [[Gold]]. | ||
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<b>Recording sessions</b> | <b>Recording sessions</b> | ||
Recording of the segues took place in late 1993 and early 1994, most likely at [ | Recording of the segues took place in late 1993 and early 1994, most likely at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Plant Record Plant], Los Angeles, California, where [[Rain Ivana]] worked (although possibly at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota). | ||
The computer keystroke sounds, the confirmation "beep" and the vault door opening sounds heard throughout the segues are taken from a sound library set by the company Sound Ideas. | The computer keystroke sounds, the confirmation "beep" and the vault door opening sounds heard throughout the segues are taken from a sound library set by the company Sound Ideas. | ||
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Many of the segues were triggered as pre-recorded introductions when the accompanying songs were played live, but these are not considered live performances of the segues themselves. | Many of the segues were triggered as pre-recorded introductions when the accompanying songs were played live, but these are not considered live performances of the segues themselves. | ||
Several segues were also used on the [[ | Several segues were also used on the [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] cassette, given to many attendees on [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour. | ||
Unlike those included on [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], these are clearly more commercial in nature, introducing various musical products from [[NPG Records]]. Details are given below. | Unlike those included on [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], these are clearly more commercial in nature, introducing various musical products from [[NPG Records]]. Details are given below. | ||
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|date = Late 1993 - early 1994 | |date = Late 1993 - early 1994 | ||
|studio = [[Record Plant-LA|Record Plant]], | |studio = [[Record Plant-LA|Record Plant]], Los Angeles, CA, USA or [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (unverified) | ||
|additional info = Segue recordings | |additional info = Segue recordings | ||
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|5= [[09 December, 1995|9 December, 1995, Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] | |5= [[09 December, 1995|9 December, 1995, Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]] | ||
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{{segue-line| | {{segue-line| | ||
|title = NPG Operator # 7 | |title = NPG Operator # 7 | ||
|information = '''NPG Operator [# 7]''' is the first track on the [[ | |information = '''NPG Operator [# 7]''' is the first track on the [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] cassette given to some attendees on [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour. | ||
Beginning by welcoming the listener, the operator says that the following is "just a sample of the many experiences the Dawn has to offer," before directing listeners who want to "experience more" to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]'s phone service [[ | Beginning by welcoming the listener, the operator says that the following is "just a sample of the many experiences the Dawn has to offer," before directing listeners who want to "experience more" to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]'s phone service [[1-800 New Funk]], which offered music and other products related to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]. | ||
|type = Released Versions | |type = Released Versions | ||
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|1= NPG Operator #7 | |1= NPG Operator #7 | ||
|2= 0:16 | |2= 0:16 | ||
|3= [[ | |3= [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] | ||
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|title = NPG Operator # 8 | |title = NPG Operator # 8 | ||
|information = '''NPG Operator [# 8]''' is the eighth track on the [[ | |information = '''NPG Operator [# 8]''' is the eighth track on the [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] cassette given to some attendees on [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour. Straying more into narration than on other segues, the operator says "to find out what happens to our heroes, tune in to the full-length CD entitled [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]], coming soon from [[NPG Records]]". | ||
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|1= NPG Operator #8 | |1= NPG Operator #8 | ||
|2= 0:16 | |2= 0:16 | ||
|3= [[ | |3= [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] | ||
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|title = NPG Operator # 9 | |title = NPG Operator # 9 | ||
|information = '''NPG Operator [# 9]''' is the tenth track on the [[ | |information = '''NPG Operator [# 9]''' is the tenth track on the [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] cassette given to some attendees on [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour. The operator explains that the previous track, [[Loose!|(Lemme See Your Body) Get Loose!]], was from the soon-to-be-released [[Single: Tora Tora Experience|Tora Tora Experience]], and introduces two tracks from [[Madhouse]]'s album [[Album:_24_(1994)|24]]. | ||
The segue is overlaid with the track, and as the release was only on cassette, a genuine track-length isn't known, but is listed below as the length of speech. | The segue is overlaid with the track, and as the release was only on cassette, a genuine track-length isn't known, but is listed below as the length of speech. | ||
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|title = NPG Operator # 10 | |title = NPG Operator # 10 | ||
|information = '''NPG Operator [# 10]''' is the 15th track on the [[ | |information = '''NPG Operator [# 10]''' is the 15th track on the [[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler Experience|NPG Records Sampler Experience]] cassette given to some attendees on [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour. The operator states that the tracks played were just a sample of the many experiences the Dawn has to offer, and introduces the final track as an excerpt of the full-length ballet by the [[NPG Orchestra]], titled [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]]. | ||
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NPG Operator # 1
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NPG Operator [# 1] is the second track on Prince's 17th album The Gold Experience, his first using the name . After a keystroke, the operator says "Welcome to the dawn; playground for the New Power Generation. There are over 500 experiences to choose from. Here's a sample:" before the track Endorphinmachine begins. The same segue was used without changes at the beginning of Interactive, as included as a CD audio track included on Interactive CD-ROM game (but playable on regular CD players) in 1994, but not tracked separately. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 2] is the sixth track on Prince's 17th album The Gold Experience, his first using the name . After a keystroke, the operator welcomes the listener to "the Beautiful experience" stating that it covers "courtship, sex, commitment, fetishes, loneliness, vindication, love and hate", before the track The Most Beautiful Girl In The World begins. The segue became the basis for some of the later segues on the album, which begin with the welcome to "the Beautiful experience" before errors occur. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 3] is the ninth track on Prince's 17th album The Gold Experience, his first using the name . After a keystroke, the operator welcomes the listener to "the Now experience" stating that the experience is "great for dancing, and improving self-esteem". It states that "other titles in this category include Irresistible Bitch, Housequake, and Sexy M.F.", before stating "but that was then, this is..." with the track beginning with a cry of "Now!". The same segue was used prior to most live performances of the track. Days Of Wild, as included on Crystal Ball, ends with the operator stating "Welcome to the dawn. You have just accessed..." before Last Heart begins. It is likely this was taken from the same live recording as Days Of Wild itself (9 December, 1995, Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA), as Now was played following Days Of Wild at the show. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator # 4
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NPG Operator [# 4] is the eleventh track on Prince's 17th album The Gold Experience, his first using the name . After a keystroke, the operator welcomes the listener to "the Beautiful experience", before various keystrokes suggest the listener is trying to change the selection. Eventually, a skit begins in which calls a hotel and asks for room 319. The receptionist, speaking in French, connects the call, beginning the track 319. In earlier configurations of the album, the NPG Operator segue ended directly after the listener changing the selection; the phone call skit was included as the opening of the track 319 (making the track time of the segue 0:17 and that of 319 3:19); this is not listed separately as there is no difference in the audio experience; simply in the tracking times. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 5] is the 13th track on Prince's 17th album The Gold Experience, his first using the name . After some sound effects of short circuiting and computer errors, the operator, in a distorted voice, repeats "Please access another experience", before the vault door sound effect leads into the track Shy. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 6] is the 17th track on Prince's 17th album The Gold Experience, his first using the name . The beginning of the segue includes the ending of the guitar solo from the previous track, Hate U, overlaid, before some sound effects lead into more repeated and distorted portions of "You have just accessed the Beautiful experience", before the operator states "Welcome to the dawn. You have just accessed the Gold experience. Press Gold to begin", before the track Gold begins. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 7] is the first track on the NPG Records Sampler Experience cassette given to some attendees on The Ultimate Live Experience tour. Beginning by welcoming the listener, the operator says that the following is "just a sample of the many experiences the Dawn has to offer," before directing listeners who want to "experience more" to 's phone service 1-800 New Funk, which offered music and other products related to . | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 8] is the eighth track on the NPG Records Sampler Experience cassette given to some attendees on The Ultimate Live Experience tour. Straying more into narration than on other segues, the operator says "to find out what happens to our heroes, tune in to the full-length CD entitled Exodus, coming soon from NPG Records". | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator # 9
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NPG Operator [# 9] is the tenth track on the NPG Records Sampler Experience cassette given to some attendees on The Ultimate Live Experience tour. The operator explains that the previous track, (Lemme See Your Body) Get Loose!, was from the soon-to-be-released Tora Tora Experience, and introduces two tracks from Madhouse's album 24. The segue is overlaid with the track, and as the release was only on cassette, a genuine track-length isn't known, but is listed below as the length of speech. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator # 10
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NPG Operator [# 10] is the 15th track on the NPG Records Sampler Experience cassette given to some attendees on The Ultimate Live Experience tour. The operator states that the tracks played were just a sample of the many experiences the Dawn has to offer, and introduces the final track as an excerpt of the full-length ballet by the NPG Orchestra, titled Kamasutra. | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 1] is an unreleased segue recorded for Prince's 17th album The Gold Experience, his first using the name . Intended to precede Days Of Wild, the operator states "you have just accessed the Wild experience". The segue was included as a pre-recorded introduction in the live version of Days Of Wild (as included on Crystal Ball). | ||||||||||
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NPG Operator [# 2] is an unreleased segue. Intended to precede Space, the operator states "you have just accessed the Space experience". Since Space is not known to have been included on any known configuration of The Gold Experience, it is possible this was recorded when tracks from The Gold Experience and Come were combined and included on the planned 3-disc set The Dawn. The segue was played as a pre-recorded introduction in some live versions of Space. | ||||||||||
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