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The Kiowa Trail Home Studio was the studio in the Kiowa Trail home on Lake Riley where [[Prince]] moved in December 1980 or January 1981 and lived in until January 1985. This house is also known as the 'purple house' as [[Prince]] had it painted that color when he moved in there, it was originally cream colored. | The Kiowa Trail Home Studio was the studio in the Kiowa Trail home on Lake Riley where [[Prince]] moved in December 1980 or January 1981 and lived in until January 1985. This house is also known as the 'purple house' as [[Prince]] had it painted that color when he moved in there, it was originally cream colored. | ||
| − | The two-story ranch-style split level house was situated at 9401 Kiowa Trail, Chanhassen, | + | The two-story ranch-style split level house was situated at 9401 Kiowa Trail, Chanhassen, Minnesota. Later [[Prince]] also purchased a lot next to it (9411 Kiowa Trail) to gain more privacy. |
==Studio== | ==Studio== | ||
| − | The studio was situated on the ground floor of the house, downstairs right from the front door in what formerly was a family room. On the other side on this floor was [[Prince]]'s master bedroom. The studio was spacier than [[Prince]]'s previous home studio in a rented house in Wayzata, | + | The studio was situated on the ground floor of the house, downstairs right from the front door in what formerly was a family room. On the other side on this floor was [[Prince]]'s master bedroom. The studio was spacier than [[Prince]]'s previous home studio in a rented house in Wayzata, Minnesota It featured the equipment brought in from there, including the 16-track recording unit. In May 1982 [[Prince]] had a Ampex MM1200 24-track recorder installed with a Soundcraft 3B console. |
The control room was pretty much full-blown and had big speakers. The recording units were fairly small, more like small booths. An acoustic Yamaha piano upstairs in the living room, directly above the studio was wired to the studio, so [[Prince]] could record himself. | The control room was pretty much full-blown and had big speakers. The recording units were fairly small, more like small booths. An acoustic Yamaha piano upstairs in the living room, directly above the studio was wired to the studio, so [[Prince]] could record himself. | ||
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|[[Cold Coffee And Cocaine]] || 1983 || rehearsal recording | |[[Cold Coffee And Cocaine]] || 1983 || rehearsal recording | ||
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| − | |[[Commercial]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Commercial]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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|[[Controversy]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | |[[Controversy]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | ||
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|[[Cool]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | |[[Cool]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | ||
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| − | |[[Dancin' Flu]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Dancin' Flu]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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|[[Darling Nikki]] || 1983 || Initial tracking | |[[Darling Nikki]] || 1983 || Initial tracking | ||
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| − | |[[Dear Uncle George]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Dear Uncle George]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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| − | |[[Delivery Boy]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Delivery Boy]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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|[[Do Me, Baby]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | |[[Do Me, Baby]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | ||
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|[[Feel U Up]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | |[[Feel U Up]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | ||
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| − | |[[Forever Mine]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Forever Mine]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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|[[Fox Trap]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | |[[Fox Trap]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | ||
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|[[Horny Toad]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | |[[Horny Toad]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | ||
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| − | |[[Hump You]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Hump You]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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| − | |[[I Can't Figure It Out]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[I Can't Figure It Out]] || 1981 ||<!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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|[[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | |[[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | ||
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|[[Mia Bocca]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | |[[Mia Bocca]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | ||
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| − | |[[Mink Kitty Cat]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Mink Kitty Cat]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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|[[Modernaire]] || 1983 || Initial tracking | |[[Modernaire]] || 1983 || Initial tracking | ||
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|[[Strange Way]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | |[[Strange Way]] || 1981 || Initial tracking | ||
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| − | |[[Susan]] || 1981 || Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) | + | |[[Susan]] || 1981 || <!-- Initial tracking (possibly at [[Wayzata Home Studio]], Minnetonka, MN) --> |
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|[[Teacher, Teacher]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | |[[Teacher, Teacher]] || 1982 || Initial tracking | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | * [[Prince]]’s father, [[John L. Nelson]], moved into the Kiowa Trail 'purple house' when [[Prince]] moved to his new home on Galpin Blvd. After [[John L. Nelson|John L.'s]] death in 2001 the house was demolished in mid-March 2003, but [[Prince]] | + | * [[Prince]]’s father, [[John L. Nelson]], moved into the Kiowa Trail 'purple house' when [[Prince]] moved to his new home on Galpin Blvd. After [[John L. Nelson|John L.'s]] death in 2001 the house was demolished in mid-March 2003, but [[Prince]] retained ownership of the lot until his on death in 2016. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 11:50, 26 November 2017
Kiowa Trail Home Studio
Overview & History
The Kiowa Trail Home Studio was the studio in the Kiowa Trail home on Lake Riley where Prince moved in December 1980 or January 1981 and lived in until January 1985. This house is also known as the 'purple house' as Prince had it painted that color when he moved in there, it was originally cream colored.
The two-story ranch-style split level house was situated at 9401 Kiowa Trail, Chanhassen, Minnesota. Later Prince also purchased a lot next to it (9411 Kiowa Trail) to gain more privacy.
Studio
The studio was situated on the ground floor of the house, downstairs right from the front door in what formerly was a family room. On the other side on this floor was Prince's master bedroom. The studio was spacier than Prince's previous home studio in a rented house in Wayzata, Minnesota It featured the equipment brought in from there, including the 16-track recording unit. In May 1982 Prince had a Ampex MM1200 24-track recorder installed with a Soundcraft 3B console.
The control room was pretty much full-blown and had big speakers. The recording units were fairly small, more like small booths. An acoustic Yamaha piano upstairs in the living room, directly above the studio was wired to the studio, so Prince could record himself.
Some of The Time's song from the eponymous titled first album were among the first recorded in the Kiowa Trail home studio.
Material Produced
Music
Albums
The following albums have been recorded at the Kiowa Trail Home Studio in whole or part. Check album pages for details.
Prince:
- Controversy
- 1999
- Purple Rain
- Sign O' The Times
- Dream Factory (unreleased)
- Crystal Ball (unreleased)
- Roadhouse Garden (unreleased)
Associated Artists:
Songs
The following songs have been recorded at Kiowa Trail Home Studio:
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Trivia
- Prince’s father, John L. Nelson, moved into the Kiowa Trail 'purple house' when Prince moved to his new home on Galpin Blvd. After John L.'s death in 2001 the house was demolished in mid-March 2003, but Prince retained ownership of the lot until his on death in 2016.
References
