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|introduction          = '''Trojan Horse''' is an unreleased track recorded in August 2014 by [[NPG Q]], a band consisting of [[John Blackwell]], [[Marcus Anderson]], [[Andrew Gouché]] and [[Xavier Taplin]].  
 
|introduction          = '''Trojan Horse''' is an unreleased track recorded in August 2014 by [[NPG Q]], a band consisting of [[John Blackwell]], [[Marcus Anderson]], [[Andrew Gouché]] and [[Xavier Taplin]].  
  
The basis for the track was recorded live on [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Prince]] added his guitar parts later in August.  
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The basis for the track was recorded live during a show by [[NPG Q]] on [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.)]] at [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]] ('NPGMC Room') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Prince]] added his guitar parts later in August.
  
 
[[Trojan Horse]] was intended for an [[Album: NPG Q|album]] by [[NPG Q]]. The project was abandoned when [[John Blackwell]] left to tour with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27Angelo D’Angelo] in October 2014. The track remains unreleased.  
 
[[Trojan Horse]] was intended for an [[Album: NPG Q|album]] by [[NPG Q]]. The project was abandoned when [[John Blackwell]] left to tour with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27Angelo D’Angelo] in October 2014. The track remains unreleased.  
 
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|date                    = [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014]]
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|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|studio                  = [[Venue: Paisley Park Studios| Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|additional info        = Live recording
 
|additional info        = Live recording
 
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|date                  = August 2014
 
|date                  = August 2014
|studio                = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
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|studio                = [[Paisley Park Studios]], <br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|additional info        = Guitar overdubs by [[Prince]]
 
|additional info        = Guitar overdubs by [[Prince]]
 
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|first live appearance    = This track is known to have been performed live by [[Prince]]  
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|first live appearance    = [[10_August_2014-am|10 August 2014 (a.m.) :Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA ]]
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none
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|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2014|2014]]
 
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|references                = <b>Book</b>: ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Mobeen-Azhar/dp/178097891X ''' Prince 1958-2016: Stories from the Purple Underground, Mobeen Azhar (2016)]''
 
|references                = <b>Book</b>: ''[https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Mobeen-Azhar/dp/178097891X ''' Prince 1958-2016: Stories from the Purple Underground, Mobeen Azhar (2016)]''
*<b>Press</b>: [http://on-the-one.blogspot.fr/2014/08/first-report-on-supermoon-recording.html '''First report on Supermoon recording session with NPJazz''' (Ontheone blogspot: 10 August 2014)].<br>
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*<b>Press</b>: [http://on-the-one.blogspot.fr/2014/08/first-report-on-supermoon-recording.html '''First report on Supermoon recording session with NPJazz''' (Ontheone blogspot: 10 August 2014)].<br>
 
*<b>Social Media</b>: [http://nikwestbass.tumblr.com/post/94327102794/hanging-out-with-prince-at-paisleypark-mixing '''Hanging out with @Prince at #PaisleyPark mixing some new music from the live recording!!! ''' by ''nikwestbass'' (tumblr: 10 August 2014)].
 
*<b>Social Media</b>: [http://nikwestbass.tumblr.com/post/94327102794/hanging-out-with-prince-at-paisleypark-mixing '''Hanging out with @Prince at #PaisleyPark mixing some new music from the live recording!!! ''' by ''nikwestbass'' (tumblr: 10 August 2014)].
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Latest revision as of 07:24, 26 June 2022

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Trojan Horse

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Song details
Performer: NPG Q
Writer(s): John Blackwell, Marcus Anderson, Andrew Gouché and Xavier Taplin (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Trojan Horse is an unreleased track recorded in August 2014 by NPG Q, a band consisting of John Blackwell, Marcus Anderson, Andrew Gouché and Xavier Taplin.

The basis for the track was recorded live during a show by NPG Q on 10 August 2014 (a.m.) at Paisley Park Studios ('NPGMC Room') in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Prince added his guitar parts later in August.

Trojan Horse was intended for an album by NPG Q. The project was abandoned when John Blackwell left to tour with D’Angelo in October 2014. The track remains unreleased.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Live recording
August 2014 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Guitar overdubs by Prince
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Trojan Horse Live Recording 10 August 2014 (a.m.) Paisley Park version; non-overdubbed live recording
Trojan Horse Live Version with overdubs With guitar overdubs by Prince


 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Too Long   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Turn Your Lights Down Low