I suppose it's a rather good set but there were a lot of downsides to it as well. First up, it is not a complete concert.
It's all cut up which is a shame. Second it doesn't sound live enough. I can barely hear the audience on the albums.
Beyond that, it's cool enough. Yet, for some reason I have listened to it maybe 4 or 5 times since I got it when it was first released. I don't know, I just can't get into it. The aftershow disc shows signs of greatness but they're snowed under by the big steaming pile of filler of the guest performances.
All in all, I guess you'll not regret buying it but I hope you'll get more enjoyment out of it than I did. I suppose it's a rather good set but there were a lot of downsides to it as well. First up, it is not a complete concert. It's all cut up which is a shame. Second it doesn't sound live enough.
Apr 21, 2016 - Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era. April 29, 2002: The Paramount Theatre, as part of his One Nite Alone tour. 30 and 31, 2004: KeyArena as part of the Musicology Live 2004ever tour. The song was made popular on his 1982 album of the same name,. The real wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just about beats the bad lip reading version. And James Corden pips them both #royalwedding pic.twitter.com.
I can barely hear the audience on the albums. Beyond that, it's cool enough. Yet, for some reason I have listened to it maybe 4 or 5 times since I got it when it was first released. I don't know, I just can't get into it. The aftershow disc shows signs of greatness but they're snowed under by the big steaming pile of filler of the guest performances.
All in all, I guess you'll not regret buying it but I hope you'll get more enjoyment out of it than I did. I co-sign Isten's assessment. But I've definitely been spoiled with bootlegged recordings of amazing concerts. Compared with the incredibly fantastic live recordings I've heard, ONA pales. It may sound different to someone without anything to compare it to. I say: Get it!
One, Two, Three cd's of Prince, LIVE! With THIS band, playing long songs, jazzy material, some classic Prince songs, a full piano medley, a whole disc of aftershow recordings!.
All recorded on the 2002 ONA tour which also features great live versions of some of the best songs from The Rainbow Children. I know ppl feel different ways about this album and the music Prince was doing at this time, but for me his focus on musicianship and the tightness of the band make for awesome listening a must buy for enjoying more of Prince's musical dynamics! Get it get it get it get it get it get it!!!just my opinion though.
I say: Get it! One, Two, Three cd's of Prince, LIVE! With THIS band, playing long songs, jazzy material, some classic Prince songs, a full piano medley, a whole disc of aftershow recordings!. All recorded on the 2002 ONA tour which also features great live versions of some of the best songs from The Rainbow Children. I know ppl feel different ways about this album and the music Prince was doing at this time, but for me his focus on musicianship and the tightness of the band make for awesome listening a must buy for enjoying more of Prince's musical dynamics!
Get it get it get it get it get it get it!!!just my opinion though 100% agree! Think wisely before your purchase as well - this is a 3CD set, so buy it second hand. If you don't like it, you won't have lost much money or you can recoup your outlay by selling it on. I echo much of what is being said here.
After hearing numerous ONA shows from 'unofficial sources', I thought 'There's no way he can mess this up.' I remember driving an hour to reach a store that got it a week early, putting it in the car player and saying.' Sickly sterile, with no warmth, and some positively terrible version choices. It was bad enough he chopped up shows, but the stuff that he actually chose leaves you scratching your head: Shortened version of Everlasting Now, poor piano medley (his voice on I Wanna Be is distractiongly scratchy), HCUDCMA is ruined by his patronizing exchange with a fan, the guitar, solo in When You Were Mine could be his worst on an offical release. Given that, I'd say 'Get it' He's Prince, he rocks. ONA Chicago or Buffalo are dizzingly good! -Reply #15 posted 10/15/04 6:41pm.
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I suppose it's a rather good set but there were a lot of downsides to it as well. First up, it is not a complete concert. It's all cut up which is a shame. Second it doesn't sound live enough. I can barely hear the audience on the albums.
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Beyond that, it's cool enough. Yet, for some reason I have listened to it maybe 4 or 5 times since I got it when it was first released. I don't know, I just can't get into it. The aftershow disc shows signs of greatness but they're snowed under by the big steaming pile of filler of the guest performances. All in all, I guess you'll not regret buying it but I hope you'll get more enjoyment out of it than I did. Who would u rather ear a lot of babbling fans or prince.the audience always spoils live recording so whats the use of worrying about the people u dont see on the cover?
Edited 10/15/04 18:45pm -Reply #16 posted 10/15/04 8:43pm. ONA is quickly becoming my favourite tour, and as a document of it this is a mixed bag. As was mentioned before this CD and the DVD that was later released were badly missed opportunities.
The problem however was the sheer diversity of the set lists and versions of songs played on the tour (both US & Europe & japan) will have caused a selection headache for prince. Hes mentioned before how he hates live albums because they become the 'definitive' statement to a performers live work, and an album could never scratch the surface of the Prince Live Experience, so i think this album was always destined to disappoint a large selectiobn of core prince fans who'd heard all the bootlegs. However on its own merits, apart from the lack of audience noise and the odd dodgy song selection, it really is a nice album to put on. To have this show in soundboard quality was what excited me so much and certain songs Ive played again and again (When U were Mine, Rainbow Children). My one complaint was that he removed all covers such as A Case Of U, Pass The Peas, Love Rollercoaster and Whole Lotta Love. To me these songs were highlights of the show, and to remove them so he'd not have to pay any royalties was a real shame, and quite cold of prince I thought. As a prince collector the CDs are a must, as a fan, I dont think theyll disappoint, but if your simply a casual fan I do think youd be better investing your money in something like the rainbow Children as mentioned before.Reply #18 posted 10/16/04 3:40am.