'Prince' is one of the very few musicians of the last century that can truly be called, without making an over statement, a musical genius. Sorely missed .... R.I.P.
Prince was one of a handful of guitarists who played as if their guitar were a part of their body. It’s a subtle distinction but if you watched Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughn the guitar was an extension. There was feeling in their playing that transcended shredding party tricks.
Oh my God, yes!!! I have always told people that you can tell that inside, Prince is singing every note his guitar is making. You can just tell! He is speaking through the guitar, and wow can he emote!
Hi Phil ,for someone who does no rate prince in the top 20 of guitarist. You keep featuring .It just hurts you ,he is one of the very best, what a entertainer
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He played like that because Rolling Stone didn't put him on Top 100 earlier that week. He was pissed so he stole the show, threw his guitar and walked away. True story
Tell me me the greats weren’t sending a message to Rolling Stone when he floored all that have ever seen him play in that tribute, not to mention the all time greatest ladykiller that ever walked,Prince was one of a kind
Prince was an amazing gift that many took for granted. He was a generational talent who could (and did) do whatever he wanted, whether it was for the masses or not. Thankfully, he left behind a massive catalog of brilliance that will carry his legacy forever.
Great analysis of his other talents in comparison to other guitarists. Whenever people compare legendary players they usually forget that most guitarists don't finish a solo and sing like an angel or a sex god the way Prince could.
Love this performance more than what he pulled off at the Superbowl. The guy was totally connected...the audience is totally out of it but he's acting like he's got a club full of screaming fans. A pro! There is just no one who can pull this off...
I hope he gets his due as a guitar player in the years to come. .I don't care who is technically better than Prince...no one...NOT one- could play AND put on a show like this dude. No one. Only SRV was nearly as exciting. No one looked as cool as Prince playing. He had it all....
I second that. I was blessed to see him in St Paul, MN on December 26, 1984 (Purple Rain tour ...). His being from Minneapolis prompted him to open with a heartfelt, "I am SO glad to be home for Christmas and to be spending it with all of you !" after which he put on a FABULOUS high-energy show that lasted more than 3 hours. Sheila E and Morris Day and the Time were also there and he was a consummate performer and host. He gave it all on stage and came out for not one, not two, but THREE encores. It was a legendary concert and I am blessed to have been there. #Purplereign4ever
You're spot on regarding Prince's talent. I've seen him many times with a band like this in the video and his performances have always been amazing, including after playing for two and a half hours then do an after hours show show at a small venue in whatever city he's performing in. The after hours shows would go well into the night. His bands would include musicians like Maceo Parker on sax, Sheila E on percussion, John Blackwell on drums, and Renato Neto on keys. I don't know if you have heard his live cover of the Temptations' Just My Imagination but it is incredible.
Me too... Prince was phenomenal. He teased us with his image(s) but was in truth an absolute master. Songwriter, performer, musician, producer, singer, bandleader par excellence.
Prince was such a rabbit hole.... as soon as I thought I had anything about that guy pegged, there was another dimension.... always blown away by his guitar playing. And THAT was just scratching the surface, no matter how blown away....
Prince's guitar playing has a VERY overwhelming effect like NO other!..For some weird reason, he's the ONLY 1 that literally sends chills down my spine!
Not to mention a great band leader. He heard every note, right or wrong, every move everyone made on that stage, all the while performing his butt off! And was aware of sound and lighting as well...would shut it down in a New York minute if it wasn't right...would apologize to the audience.. guide the sound man thru a spontaneous sound check, or lighting thru it til they got it right...then pick it right back up! Its up for debate whether the sound or lighting crews had jobs the next day, lol. Phenomenal performer.
Wings. I did not appreciate his skill until he passed away, which is very unfortunate for me and countless other fans who found the same amazingness that was Prince. He was a perfectionist who could legit command a crowd. Underrated for by those who were blinded by his stage persona and did not see his actual skill. The man killed it every time. He has my eternal respect as a musician. Good call on putting him on display sir. Truly one of the best shredding front men. Wings, you never disappoint. Never. Cheers to you and your neverending quest to expose the masses to string work from the best 😍😍😍
Same - I did not "notice" Prince until he passed. I too try to play guitar and was dumbstruck with the genius I found in Prince. Goes to show, Don't judge a book............
I am also guilty as charged... I knew he was a great frontman made good music when I was in teenage years, but for some unexplainable reasons, just never get around to have paid close attention on what he has done until recently... and until he passed away. At least now I got to appreciate more and more of the what a multi-talented performer is about.. Prince it is. RIP
@@aliceshaw8265 He didn't kill himself; it was an accidental overdose..the drug he took for flu symptoms was mistakenly prepared at a higher dosage than was prescribed. Google it for yourself!
The amount of people who tried to write him off and made fun of Prince because of the high heels and make up etc back in the day, who then either saw him in concert or videos of him live, got put in deep check, was insane. Respected musicians from various genres KNOW and knew back then how good Prince was.
Miles Davis called him a genius, Elton John said he was the best live performer he'd ever seen, he was Brian Eno's favourite producer, Stevie Wonder called him the Emperor of pop, George Clinton called him the epitome of a pop star, Eric Clapton credits him for giving him renewed faith in music after being depressed about its state at the time (wrote Holy Mother after seeing Purple Rain), Robert Plant said he'd be intimidated to perform with him (great you tube interview on this).... and on and on.
Merry Christmas and yes, he played over 20 instruments but guitar was his primary. These press people never appreciated what a show Prince gave them. Thank you for giving him the respect. 💜🕊
Prince's talent never ceases to amaze me, during the 80's and 90's his dancing was phenomenal and something else he doesn't get credit for. I think he must have been seriously injured around 2000 which put an end to it. He's a great band leader & arranger also.
I had the privilege to see Prince live 4 times and I always came away being a bigger fan then I was going in. The man was truly one of a kind . He is head and shoulders above all other musicians . I truly mean that
This is a press conference before his Superbowl performance. Awesome!!! If you saw his Superbowl performance you would go mental. He rocked the place!!!
WOW, I did not expect what I always expect from Prince. Just an amazing guitarist. absolutely amazing. one short clip says and shows just how good he really was, then again we already knew what a great artist he was. a huge loss for the music world.
I was lucky enough to have a cousin who thought Prince was the greatest, it was through him, that I learned how much talent Prince had. Until then I did not know know Prince did more than play guitar and sing. I never got to see Prince perform live, but consider myself fortunate to of been a fan while he was alive.
Prince stole the show anywere he played. His voice his talent. He could ROCK , jam, boogi he could do it all. So much respect for him. A true entertainer.
This was the press conference before the Superbowl when he performed the halftime show. The press was there to ask questions. They were totally surprised to get a concert. I think they were trying to be professional and stayed seated. I remember this and thought it was awesome and hilarious.
Well I am just so proud that you have acknowledged Prince in this way today. I get so fed up with people trying to compare prince to such as Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson couldn’t play an eighth of the instruments that Prince can play! I would argue that in every category Prince surpasses most artist in ability, and talent. One of the ways that we know this is he is always acknowledged as genius by other artists. I’ve made the comment to a friend of mine who plays drums, bass, has his own recording label that Prince was under rated. He said well LOL not really with true artists. He says that true artists really know that Prince was a genius in so many ways and as a matter of fact a friend of his was playing with Prince up to his death. It may be harder for the average person to understand, but Princes ability....at a virtuoso level.... to write, play, sing, produce, DANCE and EXECUTE by himself..... remains untouchable. U have to also consider he was homeless and without familial support at 11?! Self taught musician and vocalist. The circumstances he managed to excel in destroy most.
One of the few times I cried when a performer died. Prince could do any genre, and he was multi talented. He could adapt his vocals to make the sound he wanted.....and above all he was a performer and one who bucked the music industry. He was a generous soul, who never bloated his "fame"! ❤️❤️❤️ ""nothing compares to you" amazing writer as well....
To me, Prince is (maybe) the only person I would even imagine ranking alongside Frank Zappa. Multi-instrumentalists, iconoclastic, tremendously prolific, polarizing culture figures. A tragedy they are both gone.
This was the press conference for the night before Superbowl. They were all journalists apparently. Prince says at the start of the video something like " contrary to popular belief that I don't take interviews , does anyone have any questions?" He looks around straight faced for questions. The moment a question pops up he cuts them off and starts playing. Prince's music always spoke for him. A few of them got up to jam but Prince lit a fire under them they weren't expecting. They did applaud vigorously at the end though. Small consolation. I like the way you smile genuinely at his performance skills and provide great analysis. Yes he was one of a kind we will never forget.
I've never seen this, so thank you. Prince could hot dog, for sure, but, he always gave his band and other musicians their due. As for a personal behavior, from what we all hear, Prince was never a dick unless people deserved it. His put down compilations are some of the best comedy on the net. I'm glad he's well remembered for being a good dude as well as a genius musician.
Fil, a complex yet easily understood explanation of the talents of an equally complex though so misunderstood music master. Great job as always. You're spoiling us!
Just getting into your channel. You are definitely knowledgeable about music. As for this performance it was a press conference not his actual Super Bowl halftime performance which if you have not seen it it's a must watch. He did a 13 minute concert in a rain storm in Miami and it was absolutely epic. Anyway, I'm a lifelong Prince fan. I was blessed to see Prince live 8 times, I saw him play drums, percussion, piano, synthesizer, bass and of course guitar. Prince to me was music. He didn't really have a genre. Prince did Rock, Pop, Jazz, Rap, Funk, R&B, Swing and a couple tracks I consider Country. He was genre-less. He's the greatest live artist to ever walk the Earth at least in my 50 years on this planet. His concerts were real music by real musician's. He wrote, produced and the man even made movies. He's the only person to my knowledge to play both Batman & The Joker. 😂 Prince is the most one man band to ever. Anyway, I've rambled enough. I just want to end this by saying Prince made 39 albums before his death. If any of you ever want to explore his music more there's plenty of it. Please enjoy your experience.... ✌
Man Prince was freaking awesome! Miss the guy! He was one of he few that could appeal to blacks and whites with no problem at all. He could do it all. Great video Fil! ROCK!
This was supposed to be a press conference before the show, not a show! The crowd was expecting Prince to speak, not perform. He didn't give a shit. Prince was a free spirit..very evolved. Btw...try dancing, singing and playing guitar while directing your band. Prince was a diva in the sense that he was PRIVATE and the media hated their lack of access to him. He wasn't a guitarist, he was a musician.
Just coming across your channel. Really like the way you analyze your videos. Being a huge Prince fan since his pre-purple rain days, it’s great that people like you are pointing out what so many took for granted for so many years - He is in his own category and should really never be considered just a guitarist, singer, songwriter, etc. I have a lot of love fir many musicians but this guy’s abilities were otherworldly without question. And I am still learning about his abilities abs he has been gone for almost 5 years. Crazy.
The guy sang, played and wrote some of the greatest music that I have ever heard. I do not care if he looked like a girl; Prince and his music was great.
An absolute genius!! I was privileged to see Prince during the Gold tour and he kicked ass on guitar - I have seen Vai, Satch (G3) and many 'great' rock guitarists but few could hold their own against Prince - let alone all the other instruments he played. I think he gets overlooked as a 'guitarist' because not every song he does is particularly guitar focussed with soaring solo's and being more 'pop' hasn't helped either but Prince could play it all - rock, soul, funk, jazz, pop, blues etc and not just limited to guitar either. RIP Prince, the Genius dearly beloved and greatly missed!
Prince's stage presence and charisma was undeniable even when he was young. As for why he was always an underrated guitar player is a combination of things: one he didn't really focus on it in comparison to songwriting and stage performances and his live guitarist Wendy Melvoin was amazing to watch live. Not hard to see why Prince made her a regular edition to his band Revolution. The man knew talent.
Well I've only known about your channel for a few weeks, but that hasn't stopped me from watching a whole bunch of your videos. I love that you talk about Roy Clark and Glen Campbell with the same passion as Gary Moore and SRV. From classical to bluegrass, from funk to metal, your knowledge and enthusiasm has almost certainly brought new appreciation for and interest in diverse musical genres to thousands of people who might not otherwise seek them out. But the clincher, the reason I am commenting, is something you said in this video. "There's no 'better' in art, it's all subjective." Yes! Exactly! That's what's brilliant about art. I agree with your comments about Prince; underrated because he was just so good at everything. While I was watching this video, I was thinking "He also picked those dancers, that horn player, that drummer. He told them where to stand and taught them the arrangement. Probably picked out the girls' dresses and directed the lighting, too. Then, likely on short notice, got them all tight and ready to put on a professional show". The man was a genius. Thanks for these great videos!
I am sorry, but I completely do not understand these complaints that Prince was "underrated". The guy who, years before his death, broke up all contacts with record labels, with showbusiness and the media, thus limiting the possibilities of access to his work to the mimimum. A guy whose heirs still block access to the so many of recordings he made in his studio. Maybe he just wanted to be "underappreciated"?
God he just oooozed talent!!! One of the most underrated guitar players ever. He could play any instrument basically and extremely well. I think he’s one of the best talents of my lifetime. Sad he’s gone. Happy Holidays Fil!!!
Here’s what people need 2 understand, you have amazing rock artists, hip hop artists, jazz, blues, country, funk, etc. you have legends in all fields! But the reason why Prince was so unique was because he could perform and create EVERY genre. Any person who has listened to all his albums knows that Prince IS music. He’s even a great rapper. We lost something special people!
Much respect to you Fil. You should do a review of him at the British Music awards where he just destroyed the whole gig. I pity the artist or band that came on after him. The guy was a rare talent. He was a genius no doubt no question. He was an underrated guitarist exactly because he ran the gamut on all other instruments, production, performing, lyrics the whole fucking thing! He was a God given talent who will be missed for generations to come.
Because Prince was just musically talented and also worked very hard in every aspect of producing music, even though he may not be the most technically top guitarists, it is his ability to take that music in his head and drive the guitar sound along with everything going around him. You could say he was one of the greatest guitarists because he knew how to incorporate that guitar into whatever piece he was playing.
@@dfwherbie8814 I think he's technically very good, I think mikeatback means he's not a Steve Vai or Joe Satriani, but personally I think too much perfection takes the human element out.
If I'm not mistaken and my memory serves me correctly, this was supposed to be a press conference regarding Prince's appearance at the Super Bowl and those in attendance were under the impression they were going to be conducting a formal "interview' with him, but Prince had something else in mind. To my ears, the further Prince got into his career, the more his guitar skills evolved and came to the forefront in his music, to the point where his prowess on the guitar of undeniable and people finally started to take notice of how good he was.
Not true - his guitar was a part of his music from the beginning. Listen to the intro to When Doves Cry, the rockabily of Let's Go Crazy, the funk in Kiss, the blues of Cream. His guitar was always there. That said, I think he was at his zenith in 1988 or even 1994. After that, he came back to Earth - as much as Prince could ;)
Agree. It wasn't until the Purple Rain soundtrack that Prince really began to show off his guitar playing skills. This was when he began moving away from the funk-laden sound that defined his early career and heading in a more pop-oriented direction.
@@RockyScorcese I was just about to reply the same thing. Go back before the "hits" to Bambi, and anyone should be able to see that it was always there. That song shreds. Or, dare I say, try giving a listen to the guitar solo in "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad." The kid was 19 when he recorded that shit.
This was and is one of my favorite musicians. I wore 2 albums out! And I lived learning this with a friend of mine...what a talented man...again a poet! I saw them once! Wish I had seen him more...like I said I loved his concerts...what a master showman... and he mastered the flute! Thank u Phil for bringing back beautiful times!
I never thought of it that way you are pretty sharp he does it all singing writing lyrics composing guitar licks the whole enchilada Prince was a one-man band I'll be watching him more closely I saw him do that show playing as my guitar Gently Weeps to honor George Harrison and he nailed it thanks Phil excellent review of a great artists talents
I concur with FIl. That's the gist of it for me, too. He plays not "only" pop. There are videos where he plays jazz in Montreux, or masterly picking on acoustic guitar, he plays blues as seen here, and how he does it all does not put him to shame among the best in these areas. An amazing person, may be somewhat overlooked in his seriousness because of his showy side.
So true. Everything about it and as Fil explains, Prince was so much out there, so talented and "in your face" that he could easily be overlooked by mainstream people as an entertainer but he had the whole package. The fact that he was quite short and an excellent basket player were two things he had to overcome, also a troubling relationship with his dad and overall difficult childhood. He was a complex person with extraordinary abilities. Many many layers of talent. A true Gemini and of course more than just that but his Gemini talented side was already a big thing. So much, perhaps too much goodness going on at once. Merci/Thank you Fil
I've said it before. .. Until I was "dragged " into going with my girlfriend to see Prince in 88 I had no clue this man could play this good.. Over the years I've heard him take many many classic jams and make them his own.. to see him steal the show watch him playing lead on Gnarls Barclay live Crazy
Prince is the best! I miss him dearly! I truly think he has to be one of the best musicians in the world. The way he makes people feel when u go to a concert is indescribable. He truly had the whole package and more!💜💜💜💜
Totally agree, I would not say under rated as musicians know how good he was, more like over looked. He was a true genius and know matter how good you are on guitar you could learn alot, he really pushed the boundries. As always perfect analysis
I was off on a different musical orbit when Prince burst out on to the scene, and I really hadn't bothered to take him in. But in the past few years I've learned that he was a consummate and extremely productive musician and entertainer.
Rehearsal for the Superbowl performance...one of the best Superbowl Halftime Shows in history and likely the only real live performance...the people in attendance are reporters,who thought they could ask questions and Prince shut that down right away.
Prince is the best musicien, who play 29 instruments like this (nobody) produced, composed, arranged etc By Prince. Prince is maybe special (yes by his music) he's a genius. Prince is music.😉
love this, you realy hit the nail with what you say....prince did so many things that its amazing that he could be so good on the guitar...sure there are some TOP players that are better...but for me he is still in the top 50 and thats quite amazing.
I absolutely love Prince ❤️ I love guitarists, and in my opinion the best when it comes to versatility and ability.... And then to be such a great talent in all the other areas... It broke my heart when he died because there were so many memories from my youth involving Prince... A special piece of my youth went with him.... Gone to soon... So glad to see how much you appreciate his talent... I've been laughed at for saying he's my guitar hero... And thank you for all the lovely things you said 😊
Very thorough and precisely on point Fil. I have never seen anyone breakdown and analyze a performance better than you my friend. Job well done Sir. I would love to hear you critique the Funk Bros. The Motown house band. Great video Fil. ROCK!!!
Man .....gotta tell'ya.... I used to have a K7 tape recorded with a super rare Prince's concert from late80's or early 90's (can recall it exactly ) , it was sort of a performance in a club located in his hometow....and i used to play it over and over , simply i could not get tired of hearing him just blasting some of the most monstrous and funky furious riffs/licks& solos..... I used to appreciate him on guitar but in That moment i deeply realized what a really guitar master was him , it was something really unusual to hear, all that wide appliance of tones and sound colors , really a special moment.... Thanx for sharing ur appreciation too man, Prince was a really complete and truthful artist that deserves our respect.... Cheers from Brasil mate take care!
He makes an excellent point about vibrato. I have often thought the same about P's playing, but also that it continued to improve over the years. Wherever you might have thought you spotted a weakness, it would disappear when you looked closer at it, as if it was a faint star--the blinding light of Graffiti Bridge being a notable exception
'Prince' is one of the very few musicians of the last century that can truly be called, without making an over statement, a musical genius. Sorely missed .... R.I.P.
Amen.
He was a once in a century talent, a modern day Mozart. It's a shame he wasn't cherished as the incredible human being he was during his lifetime.
As a heavy rock fan I have seen them all ! Trust me none of them touched Prince got to see him 11 times only 3 less than Ozzy ❤️
Prince was one of a handful of guitarists who played as if their guitar were a part of their body. It’s a subtle distinction but if you watched Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughn the guitar was an extension. There was feeling in their playing that transcended shredding party tricks.
Oh my God, yes!!! I have always told people that you can tell that inside, Prince is singing every note his guitar is making. You can just tell! He is speaking through the guitar, and wow can he emote!
Hi Phil ,for someone who does no rate prince in the top 20 of guitarist. You keep featuring .It just hurts you ,he is one of the very best, what a entertainer
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Prince was a very underrated guitarist. His playing at the George Harrison tribute was damn near legendary.
Roger that. Concert for George is legendary!
Was that the one where he was snubbed?
@@carbine090909 Everyone except Tom Petty, they acted like a bunch of douchebags.
He played like that because Rolling Stone didn't put him on Top 100 earlier that week. He was pissed so he stole the show, threw his guitar and walked away. True story
Tell me me the greats weren’t sending a message to Rolling Stone when he floored all that have ever seen him play in that tribute, not to mention the all time greatest ladykiller that ever walked,Prince was one of a kind
I usually hate the term Genius, but in Prince's case, can safely make an exception.
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I go back at least 3 times a year(hence this pops up) to watch while my guitar gently weeps. He DID NOT Miss a not on that improve....
Prince was an amazing gift that many took for granted. He was a generational talent who could (and did) do whatever he wanted, whether it was for the masses or not. Thankfully, he left behind a massive catalog of brilliance that will carry his legacy forever.
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!!!! Prince poured out his heart and soul on every track !!!! STELLAR ABSOLUTELY STELLAR !!!!
Great analysis of his other talents in comparison to other guitarists. Whenever people compare legendary players they usually forget that most guitarists don't finish a solo and sing like an angel or a sex god the way Prince could.
Prince always reinventing ...blues, jazz, pop, ballads ...So much talent in that little package of sexiness 💜
I miss you, Mr. Prince Rogers Nelson 💜💜💜
Nobody could compare to his talent. He wrote and played all tracks and sang. He was a musical genius.
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Love this performance more than what he pulled off at the Superbowl. The guy was totally connected...the audience is totally out of it but he's acting like he's got a club full of screaming fans. A pro! There is just no one who can pull this off...
I hope he gets his due as a guitar player in the years to come. .I don't care who is technically better than Prince...no one...NOT one- could play AND put on a show like this dude. No one. Only SRV was nearly as exciting. No one looked as cool as Prince playing. He had it all....
My friends say You haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen Prince live.
I second that. I was blessed to see him in St Paul, MN on December 26, 1984 (Purple Rain tour ...). His being from Minneapolis prompted him to open with a heartfelt, "I am SO glad to be home for Christmas and to be spending it with all of you !" after which he put on a FABULOUS high-energy show that lasted more than 3 hours. Sheila E and Morris Day and the Time were also there and he was a consummate performer and host. He gave it all on stage and came out for not one, not two, but THREE encores. It was a legendary concert and I am blessed to have been there. #Purplereign4ever
Your friend was right. A rare treat to see him live.
I think you meant, that you ‘Hadn’t seen anything until you you’d seen Prince live.
But yeah, bummer on that. )-:
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Gears 73 ....I've seen him 13 times dating back to 1981!!
You're spot on regarding Prince's talent. I've seen him many times with a band like this in the video and his performances have always been amazing, including after playing for two and a half hours then do an after hours show show at a small venue in whatever city he's performing in. The after hours shows would go well into the night. His bands would include musicians like Maceo Parker on sax, Sheila E on percussion, John Blackwell on drums, and Renato Neto on keys. I don't know if you have heard his live cover of the Temptations' Just My Imagination but it is incredible.
An American master. I'm still sick he's gone.
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Me too... Prince was phenomenal. He teased us with his image(s) but was in truth an absolute master. Songwriter, performer, musician, producer, singer, bandleader par excellence.
Prince was such a rabbit hole.... as soon as I thought I had anything about that guy pegged, there was another dimension.... always blown away by his guitar playing. And THAT was just scratching the surface, no matter how blown away....
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wagstaff613 His Super Bowl performance. Boom.
Thank you for giving him the critical recognition he deserves.
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Prince's guitar playing has a VERY overwhelming effect like NO other!..For some weird reason, he's the ONLY 1 that literally sends chills down my spine!
Cool!
Yes, Indeed! 🎶
Not to mention a great band leader. He heard every note, right or wrong, every move everyone made on that stage, all the while performing his butt off! And was aware of sound and lighting as well...would shut it down in a New York minute if it wasn't right...would apologize to the audience.. guide the sound man thru a spontaneous sound check, or lighting thru it til they got it right...then pick it right back up! Its up for debate whether the sound or lighting crews had jobs the next day, lol. Phenomenal performer.
Wings. I did not appreciate his skill until he passed away, which is very unfortunate for me and countless other fans who found the same amazingness that was Prince. He was a perfectionist who could legit command a crowd. Underrated for by those who were blinded by his stage persona and did not see his actual skill. The man killed it every time. He has my eternal respect as a musician. Good call on putting him on display sir. Truly one of the best shredding front men. Wings, you never disappoint. Never. Cheers to you and your neverending quest to expose the masses to string work from the best 😍😍😍
Thanks Derek!
Same - I did not "notice" Prince until he passed. I too try to play guitar and was dumbstruck with the genius I found in Prince. Goes to show, Don't judge a book............
Lord. You are so good at what you do! Please come to the States! We need you!
Yes. I was a rock metal guy in the 80's. Saw Purple Rain show here in Twin Cities. 15-16 yrs old. One of greatest shows ever. Guitar God!!
I am also guilty as charged... I knew he was a great frontman made good music when I was in teenage years, but for some unexplainable reasons, just never get around to have paid close attention on what he has done until recently... and until he passed away.
At least now I got to appreciate more and more of the what a multi-talented performer is about.. Prince it is. RIP
Prince was definitely multi-telented, unfortunately we lost him to soon! ❤️💯🤘
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@@aliceshaw8265 He didn't kill himself; it was an accidental overdose..the drug he took for flu symptoms was mistakenly prepared at a higher dosage than was prescribed. Google it for yourself!
He ain't gone 😉..check out his "sister"💕
The amount of people who tried to write him off and made fun of Prince because of the high heels and make up etc back in the day, who then either saw him in concert or videos of him live, got put in deep check, was insane. Respected musicians from various genres KNOW and knew back then how good Prince was.
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Miles Davis called him a genius, Elton John said he was the best live performer he'd ever seen, he was Brian Eno's favourite producer, Stevie Wonder called him the Emperor of pop, George Clinton called him the epitome of a pop star, Eric Clapton credits him for giving him renewed faith in music after being depressed about its state at the time (wrote Holy Mother after seeing Purple Rain), Robert Plant said he'd be intimidated to perform with him (great you tube interview on this).... and on and on.
If you think Prince is out of control, it’s because that’s what he wanted you to hear
Merry Christmas and yes, he played over 20 instruments but guitar was his primary. These press people never appreciated what a show Prince gave them. Thank you for giving him the respect. 💜🕊
No problem! Merry Christmas!
Prince's talent never ceases to amaze me, during the 80's and 90's his dancing was phenomenal and something else he doesn't get credit for. I think he must have been seriously injured around 2000 which put an end to it. He's a great band leader & arranger also.
Prince was just such an awesome entertainer. Mesmerizing.
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He was much more than an entertainer!!!
Who can touch Prince ? The man is just a musical genius .
I had the privilege to see Prince live 4 times and I always came away being a bigger fan then I was going in. The man was truly one of a kind . He is head and shoulders above all other musicians . I truly mean that
This is a press conference before his Superbowl performance. Awesome!!! If you saw his Superbowl performance you would go mental. He rocked the place!!!
WOW, I did not expect what I always expect from Prince. Just an amazing guitarist. absolutely amazing. one short clip says and shows just how good he really was, then again we already knew what a great artist he was. a huge loss for the music world.
Only a few can be called Teachers. Prince, Miles Davis were teachers and masters of their craft.
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I was lucky enough to have a cousin who thought Prince was the greatest, it was through him, that I learned how much talent Prince had. Until then I did not know know Prince did more than play guitar and sing. I never got to see Prince perform live, but consider myself fortunate to of been a fan while he was alive.
Prince stole the show anywere he played. His voice his talent. He could ROCK , jam, boogi he could do it all. So much respect for him. A true entertainer.
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I think one of the greatest things about Prince's guitar playing is that he was self taught. He also played like a dozen other instruments.
This was the press conference before the Superbowl when he performed the halftime show. The press was there to ask questions. They were totally surprised to get a concert. I think they were trying to be professional and stayed seated. I remember this and thought it was awesome and hilarious.
Prince was amazing on several levels, musician, singer, dancer, and composition and finally as a showman/entertainer!
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Well I am just so proud that you have acknowledged Prince in this way today. I get so fed up with people trying to compare prince to such as Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson couldn’t play an eighth of the instruments that Prince can play! I would argue that in every category Prince surpasses most artist in ability, and talent. One of the ways that we know this is he is always acknowledged as genius by other artists. I’ve made the comment to a friend of mine who plays drums, bass, has his own recording label that Prince was under rated. He said well LOL not really with true artists. He says that true artists really know that Prince was a genius in so many ways and as a matter of fact a friend of his was playing with Prince up to his death. It may be harder for the average person to understand, but Princes ability....at a virtuoso level.... to write, play, sing, produce, DANCE and EXECUTE by himself..... remains untouchable. U have to also consider he was homeless and without familial support at 11?! Self taught musician and vocalist. The circumstances he managed to excel in destroy most.
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Yes, Miles Davis even called him a genius.
@@rockssolid7471 imagine how good you have to be for Miles Davis and Steve Vai to call you a genius.
One of the few times I cried when a performer died. Prince could do any genre, and he was multi talented. He could adapt his vocals to make the sound he wanted.....and above all he was a performer and one who bucked the music industry. He was a generous soul, who never bloated his "fame"! ❤️❤️❤️ ""nothing compares to you" amazing writer as well....
To me, Prince is (maybe) the only person I would even imagine ranking alongside Frank Zappa. Multi-instrumentalists, iconoclastic, tremendously prolific, polarizing culture figures. A tragedy they are both gone.
Let's not forget about Peter Andre. He could play the recorder too.
This was the press conference for the night before Superbowl. They were all journalists apparently. Prince says at the start of the video something like " contrary to popular belief that I don't take interviews , does anyone have any questions?" He looks around straight faced for questions. The moment a question pops up he cuts them off and starts playing. Prince's music always spoke for him. A few of them got up to jam but Prince lit a fire under them they weren't expecting. They did applaud vigorously at the end though. Small consolation. I like the way you smile genuinely at his performance skills and provide great analysis. Yes he was one of a kind we will never forget.
Dude, Prince's vibrato is never out of control!!! I appreciate you opinion, though, and love that you understand Prince as an overall artist.
One of the greatest performers of the '80s until the day he passed, a talented musical genius!!
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I've never seen this, so thank you. Prince could hot dog, for sure, but, he always gave his band and other musicians their due. As for a personal behavior, from what we all hear, Prince was never a dick unless people deserved it. His put down compilations are some of the best comedy on the net. I'm glad he's well remembered for being a good dude as well as a genius musician.
Prince is also an amazing keyboard, drum and bass player! He's killing all of those instrument!
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Yes! He created a number of gorgeous piano compositions and played that instrument rather masterfully as well.
His vocalists behind him are busting out some Tina Turner moves! Love it!!! Lodie
Fil, a complex yet easily understood explanation of the talents of an equally complex though so misunderstood music master. Great job as always. You're spoiling us!
Just getting into your channel. You are definitely knowledgeable about music. As for this performance it was a press conference not his actual Super Bowl halftime performance which if you have not seen it it's a must watch. He did a 13 minute concert in a rain storm in Miami and it was absolutely epic.
Anyway, I'm a lifelong Prince fan. I was blessed to see Prince live 8 times, I saw him play drums, percussion, piano, synthesizer, bass and of course guitar. Prince to me was music. He didn't really have a genre. Prince did Rock, Pop, Jazz, Rap, Funk, R&B, Swing and a couple tracks I consider Country. He was genre-less. He's the greatest live artist to ever walk the Earth at least in my 50 years on this planet. His concerts were real music by real musician's. He wrote, produced and the man even made movies.
He's the only person to my knowledge to play both Batman & The Joker. 😂
Prince is the most one man band to ever.
Anyway, I've rambled enough. I just want to end this by saying Prince made 39 albums before his death. If any of you ever want to explore his music more there's plenty of it.
Please enjoy your experience.... ✌
Man Prince was freaking awesome! Miss the guy! He was one of he few that could appeal to blacks and whites with no problem at all. He could do it all. Great video Fil! ROCK!
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You really nailed him and all he could do so much more than any other artist EVER! People who don't get it should go away. He's EPIC .
This was supposed to be a press conference before the show, not a show! The crowd was expecting Prince to speak, not perform. He didn't give a shit. Prince was a free spirit..very evolved. Btw...try dancing, singing and playing guitar while directing your band. Prince was a diva in the sense that he was PRIVATE and the media hated their lack of access to him. He wasn't a guitarist, he was a musician.
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Just coming across your channel. Really like the way you analyze your videos. Being a huge Prince fan since his pre-purple rain days, it’s great that people like you are pointing out what so many took for granted for so many years - He is in his own category and should really never be considered just a guitarist, singer, songwriter, etc. I have a lot of love fir many musicians but this guy’s abilities were otherworldly without question. And I am still learning about his abilities abs he has been gone for almost 5 years. Crazy.
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over the years he truly mastered his craft, if we all could do that , the world would be a much better place, GOD bless prince rogers nelson
His live solo on Creep is simply jaw dropping. Gets me every time
The guy sang, played and wrote some of the greatest music that I have ever heard. I do not care if he looked like a girl; Prince and his music was great.
An absolute genius!! I was privileged to see Prince during the Gold tour and he kicked ass on guitar - I have seen Vai, Satch (G3) and many 'great' rock guitarists but few could hold their own against Prince - let alone all the other instruments he played.
I think he gets overlooked as a 'guitarist' because not every song he does is particularly guitar focussed with soaring solo's and being more 'pop' hasn't helped either but Prince could play it all - rock, soul, funk, jazz, pop, blues etc and not just limited to guitar either.
RIP Prince, the Genius dearly beloved and greatly missed!
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I love this guy the way he breaks everything down
I think there are miles and miles of tape we will never hear from him. Thank you for your usual insight!
Prince's stage presence and charisma was undeniable even when he was young.
As for why he was always an underrated guitar player is a combination of things: one he didn't really focus on it in comparison to songwriting and stage performances and his live guitarist Wendy Melvoin was amazing to watch live. Not hard to see why Prince made her a regular edition to his band Revolution. The man knew talent.
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This brings back memories of Chuck Berry playing "Johnny Be Good" when my dad brought me to my 1st rock concert in July 1964 when I was 7.
Well I've only known about your channel for a few weeks, but that hasn't stopped me from watching a whole bunch of your videos. I love that you talk about Roy Clark and Glen Campbell with the same passion as Gary Moore and SRV. From classical to bluegrass, from funk to metal, your knowledge and enthusiasm has almost certainly brought new appreciation for and interest in diverse musical genres to thousands of people who might not otherwise seek them out. But the clincher, the reason I am commenting, is something you said in this video. "There's no 'better' in art, it's all subjective." Yes! Exactly! That's what's brilliant about art. I agree with your comments about Prince; underrated because he was just so good at everything. While I was watching this video, I was thinking "He also picked those dancers, that horn player, that drummer. He told them where to stand and taught them the arrangement. Probably picked out the girls' dresses and directed the lighting, too. Then, likely on short notice, got them all tight and ready to put on a professional show". The man was a genius. Thanks for these great videos!
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I am sorry, but I completely do not understand these complaints that Prince was "underrated". The guy who, years before his death, broke up all contacts with record labels, with showbusiness and the media, thus limiting the possibilities of access to his work to the mimimum. A guy whose heirs still block access to the so many of recordings he made in his studio. Maybe he just wanted to be "underappreciated"?
God he just oooozed talent!!! One of the most underrated guitar players ever. He could play any instrument basically and extremely well. I think he’s one of the best talents of my lifetime. Sad he’s gone. Happy Holidays Fil!!!
Happy holidays! 🙂
Prince was a musician. The total package. Great video ........ !!!!
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Prince always has style and dressed to the 9s.
Here’s what people need 2 understand, you have amazing rock artists, hip hop artists, jazz, blues, country, funk, etc. you have legends in all fields! But the reason why Prince was so unique was because he could perform and create EVERY genre. Any person who has listened to all his albums knows that Prince IS music. He’s even a great rapper. We lost something special people!
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That's what I always tell people. He is his own genre. It felt like we lost the spirit of music when he died. He was my hero.
@@inspectorbudget when he died there was a double rainbow- it meant the world lost a unique spirit 🥲💜
Good points. He was a musician not just a guitarist
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Much respect to you Fil. You should do a review of him at the British Music awards where he just destroyed the whole gig. I pity the artist or band that came on after him. The guy was a rare talent. He was a genius no doubt no question. He was an underrated guitarist exactly because he ran the gamut on all other instruments, production, performing, lyrics the whole fucking thing! He was a God given talent who will be missed for generations to come.
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One of a kind. Genius personified.
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Because Prince was just musically talented and also worked very hard in every aspect of producing music, even though he may not be the most technically top guitarists, it is his ability to take that music in his head and drive the guitar sound along with everything going around him. You could say he was one of the greatest guitarists because he knew how to incorporate that guitar into whatever piece he was playing.
What does he lack technically?
@@dfwherbie8814 I think he's technically very good, I think mikeatback means he's not a Steve Vai or Joe Satriani, but personally I think too much perfection takes the human element out.
If I'm not mistaken and my memory serves me correctly, this was supposed to be a press conference regarding Prince's appearance at the Super Bowl and those in attendance were under the impression they were going to be conducting a formal "interview' with him, but Prince had something else in mind. To my ears, the further Prince got into his career, the more his guitar skills evolved and came to the forefront in his music, to the point where his prowess on the guitar of undeniable and people finally started to take notice of how good he was.
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Not true - his guitar was a part of his music from the beginning. Listen to the intro to When Doves Cry, the rockabily of Let's Go Crazy, the funk in Kiss, the blues of Cream. His guitar was always there. That said, I think he was at his zenith in 1988 or even 1994. After that, he came back to Earth - as much as Prince could ;)
Jaydeep Bhadra check out Bambi from his 1979 eponymously titled sophomore album
Agree. It wasn't until the Purple Rain soundtrack that Prince really began to show off his guitar playing skills. This was when he began moving away from the funk-laden sound that defined his early career and heading in a more pop-oriented direction.
@@RockyScorcese I was just about to reply the same thing. Go back before the "hits" to Bambi, and anyone should be able to see that it was always there. That song shreds. Or, dare I say, try giving a listen to the guitar solo in "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad." The kid was 19 when he recorded that shit.
So much feel, soul, funk and METAL!!!crammed into a 5'2 frame... inspirational...
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Prince was a musical genius.He can play many different instruments.
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This was and is one of my favorite musicians. I wore 2 albums out! And I lived learning this with a friend of mine...what a talented man...again a poet! I saw them once! Wish I had seen him more...like I said I loved his concerts...what a master showman... and he mastered the flute! Thank u Phil for bringing back beautiful times!
I never thought of it that way you are pretty sharp he does it all singing writing lyrics composing guitar licks the whole enchilada Prince was a one-man band I'll be watching him more closely I saw him do that show playing as my guitar Gently Weeps to honor George Harrison and he nailed it thanks Phil excellent review of a great artists talents
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Wow! What comes through is not only his extraordinary ability and professionalism but his passion for playing music regardless of the audience.
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Its kind of like Prince is saying to the journalist: Shut up and listen for a change! Awesome.
I concur with FIl. That's the gist of it for me, too.
He plays not "only" pop. There are videos where he plays jazz in Montreux, or masterly picking on acoustic guitar, he plays blues as seen here, and how he does it all does not put him to shame among the best in these areas. An amazing person, may be somewhat overlooked in his seriousness because of his showy side.
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Must be said. Prince's Super Bowl half time show was the best, all-time, the best.
So true. Everything about it and as Fil explains, Prince was so much out there, so talented and "in your face" that he could easily be overlooked by mainstream people as an entertainer but he had the whole package. The fact that he was quite short and an excellent basket player were two things he had to overcome, also a troubling relationship with his dad and overall difficult childhood. He was a complex person with extraordinary abilities. Many many layers of talent. A true Gemini and of course more than just that but his Gemini talented side was already a big thing.
So much, perhaps too much goodness going on at once.
Merci/Thank you Fil
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Agreed. There are just no words...
I've said it before. .. Until I was "dragged " into going with my girlfriend to see Prince in 88 I had no clue this man could play this good.. Over the years I've heard him take many many classic jams and make them his own.. to see him steal the show watch him playing lead on Gnarls Barclay live Crazy
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Yes! That is ethereal
Prince is the best! I miss him dearly! I truly think he has to be one of the best musicians in the world. The way he makes people feel when u go to a concert is indescribable. He truly had the whole package and more!💜💜💜💜
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Totally agree, I would not say under rated as musicians know how good he was, more like over looked. He was a true genius and know matter how good you are on guitar you could learn alot, he really pushed the boundries. As always perfect analysis
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Always a fan of Prince, it was frustrating knowing how good he played but seldom did.great as always Fil, thanks !
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I was off on a different musical orbit when Prince burst out on to the scene, and I really hadn't bothered to take him in. But in the past few years I've learned that he was a consummate and extremely productive musician and entertainer.
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You should check out Prince's Rock and Roll HOF performance. He was showing out.
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skyblu81 That is the go to video for the uninitiated. He has so much more out there compared to that.
@@inspectorbudget yeah, that performance opened up a lot of people's eyes as to how good of a guitar player. Prince was also a great band leader
Rehearsal for the Superbowl performance...one of the best Superbowl Halftime Shows in history and likely the only real live performance...the people in attendance are reporters,who thought they could ask questions and Prince shut that down right away.
Prince is the best musicien, who play 29 instruments like this (nobody) produced, composed, arranged etc By Prince. Prince is maybe special (yes by his music) he's a genius. Prince is music.😉
I thought I saw every Prince performance on RUclips! He is my favourite artist of all time! 💜 Thank You!
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love this, you realy hit the nail with what you say....prince did so many things that its amazing that he could be so good on the guitar...sure there are some TOP players that are better...but for me he is still in the top 50 and thats quite amazing.
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I think Prince plays right, smack in the center of where we live. This is why we love his playing.
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For me, his best solo is still "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from 2004.
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Same here!!!💕💞💕
Have you seen Empty Room at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2009? That's right up there. They keep taking it down on here though!!
ruddock7 I concur Empty Room is right there. All of his Montreiux work is just mind blowing.
I agree with everything you said here Fil! Prince was a force to be reckoned with and commanded a performance! His artistry is very well missed.
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I absolutely love Prince ❤️ I love guitarists, and in my opinion the best when it comes to versatility and ability.... And then to be such a great talent in all the other areas... It broke my heart when he died because there were so many memories from my youth involving Prince... A special piece of my youth went with him.... Gone to soon... So glad to see how much you appreciate his talent... I've been laughed at for saying he's my guitar hero... And thank you for all the lovely things you said 😊
wow, cool clip ! never really liked his pop, radio tunes, but live- he was amazing ! thanks Fil
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Pure genius by Prince. He was so amazing! Often wonder what we missed with his passing.
Very thorough and precisely on point Fil. I have never seen anyone breakdown and analyze a performance better than you my friend. Job well done Sir. I would love to hear you critique the Funk Bros. The Motown house band. Great video Fil. ROCK!!!
Great video💜..Prince is the Greatest, he’s a Fab musician, writer, singer.
Man .....gotta tell'ya.... I used to have a K7 tape recorded with a super rare Prince's concert from late80's or early 90's (can recall it exactly ) , it was sort of a performance in a club located in his hometow....and i used to play it over and over , simply i could not get tired of hearing him just blasting some of the most monstrous and funky furious riffs/licks& solos..... I used to appreciate him on guitar but in That moment i deeply realized what a really guitar master was him , it was something really unusual to hear, all that wide appliance of tones and sound colors , really a special moment.... Thanx for sharing ur appreciation too man, Prince was a really complete and truthful artist that deserves our respect.... Cheers from Brasil mate take care!
Thanks, you too!
I love this guys face as he watches the videos. He has true appreciation and is enjoying the playing deeply. I find that deeply satisfying. Wonderful.
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Prince was the music he became the music there's a few who can do this they don't just play & sing the music they feel it!
I have seen Prince play live 3 times in my live. My only regret is that I didn't see more concerts of Prince.
People often just don't appreciate what's going on. I agree totally. Younger people today don't know what quality music REALLY is.
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Prince is singing,playing the guitar,and doing a little dance but hasn’t missed a note.😱
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He makes an excellent point about vibrato. I have often thought the same about P's playing, but also that it continued to improve over the years. Wherever you might have thought you spotted a weakness, it would disappear when you looked closer at it, as if it was a faint star--the blinding light of Graffiti Bridge being a notable exception