Prince - Improvisation / Purple Music - Private Piano Rehearsals 1982

[@wesleywashington1251]

Prince worked harder on his music than James Brown. He worked hard from the beginning. And it payed off well for all of us!! Thank you for uploading!!

[@sovereignsoul9697]

For anyone who is unaware..Prince's piano style came from his father...John Nelson, who was a virtuoso jazz pianist/composer in his own right.

[@7Earthsky]

What i like most about this is that he's not just playing.....He's exploring.

[@ivorykeez]

I could listen to this side of him for days and never grow tired of it. 💜

[@stephaniemeals4983]

@@tr7938 And I'm sick of you! The only crap around here is you! Speaking of crap, there is always one!

[@melodyal3357]

I never get tired of any of his sides. :)) :D

[@melodyal3357]

@@tr7938 crap??? you have no sense for music and def no ears.

[@kamcox2508]

It's a man playing from his heart no echo involved that's why we all love him X

[@nicksimon7364]

He had that rich creative run that we all know about - but the thing we miss is that he had the foresight to record every single thing so he could go back and expand - thank goodness!!

[@ChrisvonChamier]

Fall leaves cover the street where I sit waiting to pick up my children. This completes the moment. 😊

[@iaindooley9275]

And then the ads fuck it up again

[@wesleywashington1251]

His solo runs are so electric you'd think piano was the only instrument he played!! Piano players dedicate their whole lives to the instrument to be able to do these things. It's fascinating to realize that about this guy.

[@cmberrian]

I know! This guy was a truly amazing human being, he really was like a Beethoven level genius. Really, think about his musical skills on multiple instruments and like the couple thousand songs he wrote and everything else. I'll never understand how he got so much done. All the while chasing the most beautiful women around the world.😊

[@conniecollins9946]

He was the best and still is .💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@melodyal3357]

No one can take place of this Genius man!! Ever.💜🌟

[@debliedel]

And always will b!!

[@wandamanning9198]

He could have done this for me any day. We miss you Maestro 💜💜

[@cherylallie6041]

I love all his piano work I'm finding on here. Earlier saw his "Summertime" before show warmup and fell for his piano jazz sound.

[@jacquelinerobinson758]

This is so beautiful. I still miss him so🥲💜

[@markusweber3952]

I think when he was playing so along he had every part from the whole band in his head. A real genius. Miss him really. Getting from Munich Andy

[@khart1687]

I wish there was a release of all of his solo piano rehearsals! Thanks for uploading this. By the way, there is an excellent John L Nelson jazz CD, Don't Play With Love. Worth checking out!

[@garneren]

Just to be clear: John L. Nelson doesn't play on the "Don't Play with Love" album. It was recorded long after his death. But he has written the tracks on the album.

[@lefrenchmonsieur5987]

The first improvisation is the premisces of Raspberry. Beret! The chord changes are a part of the verse of that song. And the long improv that ends the recording it's 17 days, he plays it exactly like on Piano and a microphone record, but he must have found the chords not long before that, he's clearly playing around and searching, and has not found any melody on it yet. It's great to hear him playing and searching and enjoying it!!! Thank you! :-)

[@energyasylum997]

It’s is huh. 👌🏼 Good 👂. 🙏🏻✌🏽

[@ModalSoul]

It sounds like "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad" with the rhythm, but the chords and tone do sound like raspberry beret. Only thing I wish is he would've put a whole album out like this, just grooving and babbling.

[@dmlevitt]

dripping with talent. what a guy. love to Prince.

[@mscapricorn-ce1pl]

EXCELLENT

[@oaktree313]

Prince had so many songs & there must be a tonne load of improvisations like this of him alone on the piano syth drums guitar singing beat boxing just figuring it out

[@martinhblake]

Absolutely, kinda no need to create music anymore.

[@debbiebennett1902]

Ty much

[@bethl4690]

Love it! Thank you!

[@3t-sm954]

thought I was was relaxing...on the balcony dancing..

[@3t-sm954]

Free.property of.. Purple 🎵

[@daliacorreia3085]

Excellent! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@sheiladixon4990]

Wish you were still here mißs you so much RIP PRINCE Miss YOU LOL I

[@ericcampbell6370]

I've been listening to this for decades. It's about time someone uploaded this. Now I can share this with my online friends.

[@regina6013]

Thank you for sharing 💜😘💜 Prince 4ever 💜🎹💜

[@Principessa180]

OK. I love this man. Cheers for this video..

[@JFmK-sh5nh]

PURPLE MUSIC IN THE RAW!! 😃

[@melodyal3357]

🙏🌟💜🍀🌟💜

[@debbiebennett1902]

Love it love him ❤ 4ever

[@abriana3121]

I’m high 💜

[@rocketsalad]

are you still high rn ?

[@abriana3121]

It’s 5am I’ll regain my purple high in the morning 😂💜

[@DJD8RR]

😊👌🎶 💎 💜 Merci d’avoir partagé avec nous ….

[@paisley7072]

Il me donne l’impression qu’il prépare son prochain album. Merci à toi d’être éternelle 🙏☔️☔️✨✨✨

[@davidpena9513]

The 2nd part, after the raspberry beret motif, is Wonderful Ass in nascent form.

[@rodneywaynejackson]

Prince thank you for the music and inspiration💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@clearfield2009]

I did not even know prince played the piano at all -- blazing guitarist

[@ScottLaVine-br8wt]

Piano is /was at the base of all his music.

[@maurogismondi5686]

Woooowwww❤from Italy

[@3t-sm954]

Satisfied.

[@JadeWonder]

Thank U so much 4 this!

[@joanjettshorts4372]

That first melody is beautiful

[@justsehlim]

purple music is my favorite

[@Bluenblack17]

Wow

[@barbelparcival8128]

💜🎼🎵🎶🎹😎💜

[@paisley7072]

Aucuns artistes n’a laissé autant d’archives. Qui aurait pensé qu’après qu’il soit parti pour un autre voyage, nous aurions toute l’histoire de son œuvre en audio, démos, essais, ….?

[@icu1905]

Sounds sssssso good but still stings so bad....#inmyfeelins #mrnelson #LOVE

[@oaktree313]

U can just imagine Prince everywhere making music all the time in the bathroom in the closet making love all the time

[@futurewife842]

For his pretty little weeping willow. Yes. The muse; She the moon to his sun & came alive with his gifts

[@attilakisgergely2255]

Köszi a lehetösèget doboskènt nagyon jol el muzsikâlunk😀

[@GoodGliders]

🤗

[@oaktree313]

🎆🎇✨

[@maxshabazz1543]

I’m really interested in the piece he’s playing from 7:00. Does that come from a record he did later on or before? Sounds heavenly.

[@FunkATeer-qk7hq]

💜🤘🏿

[@osheajackson-lv6qu]

hey❤

[@kellyhughes2280]

Dat purple 💜 music

[@mm3939]

Raspberry Beret 0:00

[@markl4798]

Wow who is this person? So good at music

[@mrmanuelinla]

😂

[@oaktree313]

0 ( + > u dig

[@Annye888]

A genius

[@nossidarmo]

😂

[@melodyal3357]

U serious?🤣 Well to put in the simplest sentence: The Greatest Musical Genius of all time !!

[@ModalSoul]

5:10 - I would die 4 U tempo

[@lindalamb7512]

Are there recordings to purchase of his piano music?

[@yesmayhem]

2:27 Where is that kick drum coming from?

[@mariopavlo8372]

Ive been so endlessly impressed and amused/amazed with Prince's ability to use the pedals and string dampening system of the piano to not only use them as intended and engineered for but as a time keeping device with a kick drum sounding quality to keep beat and sound awesome as well. There may be other artists out there who do this that im not aware of. He does it well. Just listen to "how come u dont call me" for an example. Genius and cant get enough personally.

[@marcellhawkins1298]

6:00 - 6:45🎹🎼🎵🎶🌌😔

[@ryand141]

The best part.

[@christhedemocrat]

Is he playing Yamaha C80 electric piano?

[@angusleslie2073]

sounds like a real piano

[@kiefferz5556]

That sounds like the Yamaha cp80 not an acoustic piano

[@orochimarukishimoto6509]

Yeah probably so. He used the cp70/80 quite often like everyone else did in those days

[@angusleslie2073]

this is 100% not a CP80

[@NOWtheband]

Maybe. I reckon it's not an acoustic piano (not that that is much help to your question, ha ha!) :-)

[@user-cy9vg8zt1d]

Anyone have any more details on the release this is from?

[@user-cy9vg8zt1d]

Or a higher audio quality version of this?

[@brianinglis3805]

It's from a bootleg. There is no official release.

[@shinbakihanma2749]

Prince was a popular musician in my day, and he still is (hip hop heads will get my reference)😂

[@swirlingfudge]

This improvisation is better than all the music he made after 1990

[@NOWtheband]

I'd go as far as saying "after 1987", perhaps even "after 1986" (mood depending) :-)

[@jbowers56]

Chelsea Rogers slaps

[@NOWtheband]

@@jbowers56 - It is nice, that's true. :-)

[@tc6664]

no way

[@mrmanuelinla]

Blasphemous!😶

[@c3n22o6]

Oh my god, this is some weak piano playing. This is another emperor has no clothes situation. MCCOY TYNER HE AIN'T!!!

[@icu1905]

And you have how many movies out!?? And you have how many awards...And you play how many instruments...HOW MANY CONCERT TOURS DO U HAVE UNDER UR BELT...IN HOW MANY CITIES AROUND THE WORLD!? Prince was worth more than your WHOLE life at the time of his passing 300/700mill$$ AND THAT SAYS WHAT!!!? HE DID JUS FINE... 😂😂😂😂

[@jonnsmith4902]

Can play the piano and write songs?- u obviously don't know whats happening. Has looking and trying to find chords. Looking for inspiration. He his bouncing ideas. U don't know ur arse from your elbow

[@nossidarmo]

😂

[@ChrisvonChamier]

Troll

[@rocketsalad]

Yeah, well, that’s just, like, your opinion, man…