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{{song|
{{song|
|song name                = Beautiful Strange
|song name                = Beautiful Strange
|album image              =  [[File:HomeVideoBeautifulStrange.jpg|55px|link=Home Video: Beautiful Strange]] <br><small> from the home video [[Home Video: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]]</small>
|album image              =  [[File:HomeVideoBeautifulStrange.jpg|55px|link= Home Video: Beautiful Strange]] <br><small> from the home video [[Home Video: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]]</small>
|single image              = [[Image:Ravein2thejoyfantastic album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]] <br><small> included on the album [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]]</small>
|single image              = [[Image:Ravein2thejoyfantastic album.jpg|100px|link= Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]] <br><small> included on the album [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]]</small>
|performer                = [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]
|performer                = [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 24|24 August 1999]] - [[Home Video: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]] home video<br>
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 24|24 August 1999]] - [[Home Video: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]] home video<br>
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 30|30 April 2001]] - [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]] album
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 30|30 April 2001]] - [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]] album
|album(s)              = [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]]
|album(s)              = [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]]<br>
[[Album: Anthology: 1995-2010|Anthology: 1995-2010]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]])
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]])
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]]
|previous song            = [[The Beautiful Ones]]
|previous song            = [[The Beautiful Ones]]
|next song                = [[Bed Of Roses]]
|next song                = [[Bed Of Roses]]
|introduction              = '''Beautiful Strange''' was first available as a video of a studio recording ending the [[Home Video: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]] home video, with a short segment of the recording session included as a prologue to the home video (the home video was broadcast in full almost a year earlier, however, on the UK TV channel Channel 4). In 2001, a remixed version was included as the eleventh track on [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]], the companion album to [[Prince]]'s 23rd album [[Album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic]] (his sixth album using the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]). It was the only track on the album not to have been included on [[Album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic]].
|introduction              = '''Beautiful Strange''' was first available as a video of a studio recording ending the [[Home Video: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]] home video, with a short segment of the recording session included as a prologue to the home video (the home video was broadcast in full almost a year earlier, however, on the UK TV channel Channel 4). In 2001, a remixed version was included as the eleventh track on [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]], the companion album to [[Prince]]’s 23rd album [[Album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic]] (his sixth album using the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]). It was the only track on the album not to have been included on [[Album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic]].


While specific recording dates are not known, initial tracking likely took place in mid-1998 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Remixing likely took place in late 1999 or 2000, also at  
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking likely took place in mid-1998 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Remixing likely took place in late 1999 or 2000, also at  
[[Paisley Park Studios]]. The song was included as the title track on the 1998-9 album [[Album: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]], but little is known about the album, which remains unreleased.
[[Paisley Park Studios]]. The song was included as the title track on the 1998-9 album [[Album: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]], but little is known about the album, which remains unreleased.
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Mid-1998
|date                      = Mid-1998
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
}}
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Late 1999 - 2000
|date                      = Late 1999 - 2000
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Remixing
|additional info          = Remixing
}}
}}
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'''Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic version'''
'''Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic version'''
*[[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
*[[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - additional percussion (as "Kirk A. Johnson")
*[[Mike Scott]] - guitar
*[[Mike Scott]] - guitar
*[[Marva King]] - background vocals
*[[Marva King]] - background vocals
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - drum programming (as "Kirk A. Johnson")
|released versions        =
|released versions        =
{{Songchart|
{{Songchart|
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|1= '''Beautiful Strange'''
|1= '''Beautiful Strange'''
|2= 4:55
|2= 4:55
|3= [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]]
|3= [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]]<br>
[[Album: Anthology: 1995-2010|Anthology: 1995-2010]]
|4= Remix
|4= Remix
|5= Remix of the original version (released only on video)
|5= Remix of the original version as it was released on the [[Home Video: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]] video
}}
}}
}}
}}
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}}
}}
}}
|broadcasts, streaming    =  
|broadcasts, streaming    =
{{SongBroadcast|
|broadcasts, streaming    =
{{Songchart|
|line =
{{Songline|
|1= '''Beautiful Strange'''
|2= 5:18
|3= [[3121 Radio]] audio stream
|4= Live in-studio recording
|5= Recorded at [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]] around March 2006
}}
}}
}}
|unreleased versions      =  
|unreleased versions      =  
|sampled in                =  
|sampled in                =  
|first live appearance    = [[08_March 2002-am|8 March 2002 (am), The Tralf, Buffalo, NY, USA]]
|first live appearance    = [[08_March 2002-am|8 March 2002 (a.m.): The Tralf, Buffalo, NY, USA]]<br>
* [[30 March 2014-am|30 March 2014 (a.m.): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA]]  
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2006|2006]], [[All Concerts#2007|2007]], [[All Concerts#2010|2010]], [[All Concerts#2013|2013]], [[All Concerts#2014|2014]]
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2006|2006]], [[All Concerts#2007|2007]], [[All Concerts#2010|2010]], [[All Concerts#2013|2013]], [[All Concerts#2014|2014]]
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* [[Album: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]] unreleased album
* [[Album: Beautiful Strange|Beautiful Strange]] unreleased album
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
|categories                = [[Category:1999]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 1998]]
* ''[http://princeonlinemuseum.com/love4oneanother/home99.html PrinceOnlineMuseum.com]''
|categories                = [[Category:1999]][[Category:Recorded 1998]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 13:47, 10 October 2024

The Beautiful Ones   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Bed Of Roses
Beautiful Strange

from the home video Beautiful Strange
included on the album Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic
Song details
Performer:
First Released: 24 August 1999 - Beautiful Strange home video

30 April 2001 - Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic album

Album(s): Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic

Anthology: 1995-2010

Writer(s): Prince (as )
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Beautiful Strange was first available as a video of a studio recording ending the Beautiful Strange home video, with a short segment of the recording session included as a prologue to the home video (the home video was broadcast in full almost a year earlier, however, on the UK TV channel Channel 4). In 2001, a remixed version was included as the eleventh track on Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic, the companion album to Prince’s 23rd album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (his sixth album using the name ). It was the only track on the album not to have been included on Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic.

While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking likely took place in mid-1998 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Remixing likely took place in late 1999 or 2000, also at Paisley Park Studios. The song was included as the title track on the 1998-9 album Beautiful Strange, but little is known about the album, which remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Mid-1998 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
Late 1999 - 2000 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Remixing
Recording Personnel

Beautiful Strange version

  • Prince (as ) - all vocals and instruments (assumed)


Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Beautiful Strange 4:55 Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic

Anthology: 1995-2010

Remix Remix of the original version as it was released on the Beautiful Strange video
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Beautiful Strange 1:29 Beautiful Strange home video Session clip of recording session; See Beautiful Strange video for more details
Beautiful Strange 4:48 Beautiful Strange home video Promo video See Beautiful Strange video for more details
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Beautiful Strange 5:18 3121 Radio audio stream Live in-studio recording Recorded at 3121 Antelo Rd. around March 2006


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
The Beautiful Ones   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Bed Of Roses
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