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|song name              = Purple Music
|song name              = Purple Music
|performer             = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|single image             = [[File:1999_Deluxe.jpg|100px|link= Album: 1999 Deluxe]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999 ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] </small>
|writer(s)             = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_29|29 November 2019]] - [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999 ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] album
|producer(s)           = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|album(s)                 = [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999  ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]<br>
|previous song         = [[Purple Medley]]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|next song             = [[Purple Rain]]
|writer(s)                 = [[Prince]]
|introduction           = '''Purple Music''' is an unreleased song, recorded at some point in 1982 at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen MN, USA. It is unknown if it was considered for inclusion on [[Album: 1999|1999]] or any other project.
|producer(s)               = [[Prince]]
|previous song             = [[Purple Medley]]
|next song                 = [[Purple Rain]]
|introduction             = '''Purple Music''' is a song, recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May_22|22 May 1982]] at [[Prince]]’s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen MN, USA. It is unknown but likely it was considered for inclusion on [[Album: 1999|1999]]. <br>
It was released in 2019 as the third track on the ''Vault Tracks part 2'' disc of a ''Super Deluxe Edition'' edition of the [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999]] album.


The song is a somewhat monotonous uptempo track, sparsely instrumented by a bouncy drum machine beat provided by the Linn LM-1 and a synth bass line, a scratchy guitar lick reminiscent of [[Controversy]] and a simple synth-lead line, not too far removed from the lead line of [[All The Critics Love U In New York]].  
The song is a somewhat monotonous uptempo track, sparsely instrumented by a bouncy drum machine beat provided by the Linn LM-1 and a synth bass line, a scratchy guitar lick reminiscent of [[Controversy]] and a simple synth-lead line, not too far removed from the lead line of [[All The Critics Love U In New York]].  


It has an anti-drug message in which [[Prince]] says that "purple music" does the same to his brain as reefer or cocaine. [[Prince]]'s voice sounds slightly manipulated (although not to the effect that he would later utilize for the [[Album: Camille|Camille]] songs), to suggest he is indeed getting high on his music as he sings.
It has an anti-drug message in which [[Prince]] says that "purple music" does the same to his brain as reefer or cocaine. [[Prince]]’s voice sounds slightly manipulated (although not to the effect that he would later utilize for the [[Album: Camille|Camille]] songs), to suggest he is indeed getting high on his music as he sings.


The song made its first and live appearance 28 years after its recording, on [[23_July 2010-am|23 July 2010 (a.m.)]], played in a medley with [[All The Critics Love U In New York]].
The song made its first live appearance 28 years after its recording, on [[23_July 2010-am|23 July 2010 (a.m.)]], played in a medley with [[All The Critics Love U In New York]].
 
When [[Prince]] started playing it regularly on the [[Prince: Piano & A Microphone 2016|Piano & A Microphone Tour]] in 2016 the song was listed on setlists as '''Welcome 2 The Freedom Galaxy'''. It is possible [[Prince]] worked on an updated studio version in 2016


When [[Prince]] started playing it regularly on the [[Prince: Piano & A Microphone 2016|Piano & A Microphone Tour]] in 2016 the song was listed on setlists as '''Welcome 2 The Freedom Galaxy'''. It is possible [[Prince]] worked on an updated studio version in 2016.
|recording info        =
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{{RecordingLine|
|date                    = [[1982]]
|date                    = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May_22|22 May 1982]]  
|studio                   = [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen MN, USA
|studio                 = [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]],<br>Chanhassen MN, USA
|additional info        = Initial tracking
|additional info        = Tracking
}}
|recording personnel    =
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments
<hr>
*[[Don Batts]] - engineer
|released versions        =
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|1= '''Purple Music'''
|2= 10:58
|3= [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999 ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]<br>
|4= Studio
|5=
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|recording personnel    =*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments (assumed)
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|1= '''Purple Music'''
|1= '''Purple Music'''
|2= Studio
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|3= Original version before keyboard and synth overdub
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|1= '''Purple Music'''
|1= '''Purple Music'''
|2= Studio
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|3= Slightly different mix with extra guitar and vocal differences
|3= Slightly different mix of the above with extra guitar and vocal differences
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|performed regularly on  = [[Prince: Piano & A Microphone 2016|Piano & A Microphone Tour]]
|performed regularly on  = [[Prince: Piano & A Microphone 2016|Piano & A Microphone Tour]]
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2010|2010]], [[All Concerts#2016|2016]]  
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2010|2010]], [[All Concerts#2016|2016]]  
|trivia                 =  
|trivia                   = The released mix of this track was done by Niko Bolas specifically for the [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999 ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] release. It was made to replicate an original mix from 1982, as much as possible. So even when a slightly different mix of this track might exist, the now released version is not considered a true alternate mix of the track.
|see also               = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                 = [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999 ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] album
|references             = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|references               =
|categories              = [[Category:1982]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1982]]
|categories                = [[Category:2019]][[Category:Recorded 1982]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Posthumously-released Songs]]
}}
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Latest revision as of 09:40, 10 October 2024

Purple Medley   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Purple Rain
Purple Music

from the album 1999 Super Deluxe Edition
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 29 November 2019 - 1999 Super Deluxe Edition album
Album(s): 1999 Super Deluxe Edition
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:

Purple Music is a song, recorded on 22 May 1982 at Prince’s Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen MN, USA. It is unknown but likely it was considered for inclusion on 1999.
It was released in 2019 as the third track on the Vault Tracks part 2 disc of a Super Deluxe Edition edition of the 1999 album.

The song is a somewhat monotonous uptempo track, sparsely instrumented by a bouncy drum machine beat provided by the Linn LM-1 and a synth bass line, a scratchy guitar lick reminiscent of Controversy and a simple synth-lead line, not too far removed from the lead line of All The Critics Love U In New York.

It has an anti-drug message in which Prince says that "purple music" does the same to his brain as reefer or cocaine. Prince’s voice sounds slightly manipulated (although not to the effect that he would later utilize for the Camille songs), to suggest he is indeed getting high on his music as he sings.

The song made its first live appearance 28 years after its recording, on 23 July 2010 (a.m.), played in a medley with All The Critics Love U In New York.

When Prince started playing it regularly on the Piano & A Microphone Tour in 2016 the song was listed on setlists as Welcome 2 The Freedom Galaxy. It is possible Prince worked on an updated studio version in 2016.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
22 May 1982 Kiowa Trail Home Studio,
Chanhassen MN, USA 		Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Purple Music 10:58 1999 Super Deluxe Edition
 Studio


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Purple Music Studio Original version before keyboard and synth overdub
Purple Music Studio Slightly different mix of the above with extra guitar and vocal differences
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • The released mix of this track was done by Niko Bolas specifically for the 1999 Super Deluxe Edition release. It was made to replicate an original mix from 1982, as much as possible. So even when a slightly different mix of this track might exist, the now released version is not considered a true alternate mix of the track.
References
Purple Medley   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Purple Rain
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