Prince - Singers Then And Now - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

In this video, we take an exciting look at one of the most mysterious and glamorous pop stars ever to take to the stage: Prince. Come along and let's look at him in several stages of his incredible career!
Prince - Singers Then And Now - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy
Here's another artist that I could not pass up for my "Singers Then And Now" series.
However, Prince has also been known to be a huge blocker. And in fact, after putting together the entire video and checking it to make sure it was OK to use, my team found that there are sections that were again blocked! So we had to re-edit the entire video and take out good portions of it in order to make it acceptable for use.
Prince is a multi instrumentalist and an incredible songwriter. And the list of what's deserving of taking a look at as a vocalist and artist goes on and on.
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[@phylliskirk3482]

I feel that just like Prince was not recognized as a genius on the guitar, he was also not always credited as a mean vocalist. He ranges were off the chart. I'm glad to see someone recognized his vocal talents

[@JessicaOrban3606]

Wow he aged really well physically and vocally

[@Markothunder]

That’s right. He was a vegetarian. He did not drink alcohol, smoke, and use illegal drugs.

[@martharios-sanchez8498]

Been a super big fan of Prince since I was 14 years old I’m 58 now and still still love him may he Rest In Peace praising and singing

[@Power_Fantastic]

That was a really great reaction, thank u so much! Prince is my favorite musician of all time ... ❤

[@godfather53]

Such a sad loss, he was incredible

[@Jett-mf2dw]

😭❤️

[@benmacdhui]

Prince was an excellent musician overall, in the true sense of the word. Not only vocally, many don't know just how good of a guitarist he really was. RIP

[@renny1712]

Wow, that energy Prince brings on stage is simply timeless...Those amazing upper belting falsettos... He's so missed.!!!! There was Not an area he wasn't great at... The one and only...

[@djmylesmatisse]

On Prince's first albums, he sang mainly falsetto because he actually said in an interview from the time that singing deeper hurt. Never understood that. He did grow into being able to sing incredibly well in lower and higher registers and he became a master at the use of his falsetto. And his screams throughout his career were incredible. My personal favorite is the ending of ENDORPHINMACHINE which you played Ken. Incredible. Thanks Ken for making this analysis on Prince. For me personally, since I've listened to ALL of his albums and every single song from the beginning to end of his career, I can honestly say that he's the greatest musician/artist that ever lived on planet earth. Just absolutely incredible and non stop creatively since he was in his teens. He's really unbelievable in so many ways. And I think his voice kept up through the years because he had a really good diet and overall really took care of himself, even though he accidentally killed himself with pharmaceuticals (taken for pain from the many years of extreme on stage physicality) in the end.

[@pauldwalker]

Prince. Incredible musician. incredible talent and finder of talent.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Prince was the most metal of non metal musicians. So much of a wide variety of sounds and influenced many musicians, especially Nine Inch Nails, particularly the Pretty Hate Machine era, and more so the "Purest Feeling" era which was a year or two before PHM came out.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Another thing is that he wrote a bunch of songs that further propelled artists to the top. Practically made Sinead O'Conner a household name back in the day with "Nothing Compares 2 U".

[@douglasjohnston1465]

I would agree. To me he was really a rock star and an incredible guitar player. Not too many of his contemporaries could take an acoustic and go out and play a bunch of songs like he could.

[@joanjettshorts4372]

This is the best analysis of prince his voice… his voice is rarely discussed

[@KyOte13]

Dude.. YES. Prince is the Beethoven of our time. Untouchable. There is nothing the man couldn’t do musically. I just wanna give you props for really going into the r&b soul arena with the singer series… no one else is really doin it… and to be one gone from work and find videos about the guys who actually made me wanna sing… like Prince, Al Green, Sam Cooke… makes me day. Keep it up, man.

[@dmaynardabu]

Prince was truly one of a kind and I love him so. I saw him 3 times in concert. All 3 shows were EVERYTHING a Prince fan could ask for!

[@benjimartinnc]

Prince had one of the most unique vocal ranges of any male vocalist ever because his voice shifted between baritone, tenor, and countertenor.

[@summergirl2023]

I loved Prince. He had so much heart and soul.

[@sarahhurst140]

Excellent choice, Ken! I love Prince! What a phenomenal talent he was!🌹💜🌍

[@scarlettjoy6539]

Thanks, Ken. This was overdue from you.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

I cracked up when Prince used Dave Chapelle as the cover art for his Breakfast Can Wait single. 🤣

[@PetarBladeStrok]

One of the reasons Price is one of the best of all time for me. Both when it comes to songwriting and immaculate live performances.

[@Blondie727]

Prince: one of the few celebs that I wept over when he passed away. He was one of my favorites; an unparalleled musical genius. And I had no idea of his stage fright; that’s shocking to learn. He seemed so confident whilst onstage. Anyways, I enjoyed the recognition of his talent. 🙏

[@arturoalmazan5262]

still very hard to believe he's gone . prince really was a singers singer. purple rain , 1999 were my favorite eras of his music

[@daisymay4183]

Love his vocals on When Doves Cry. What an extraordinary Talent he was. One of the Greatest voice and live performer.

[@Giovanni_dos_santos_aveiro]

Prince was a really good singer and as a good artist and he's very good with his vocal cords

[@beerubbed7345]

Prince is probably the most unique and greatest musicians of my generation. The fact that he was an unbelievable singer too puts him on a different level from others. Special requests for before and after Ken, Pat Monahan, Amy Lee and Tommy Shaw

[@williampayne7678]

Prince was Awesome Singing and Guitarist also A Brilliant Songwriter.

[@missy652]

Interesting analysis. A lot of soul singer belters use this style often from church. Still do. The falsetto and screams are often spiritual. According to the Purple Yoda himself, he was never nervous about performing. Enjoyed this, thanks.

[@lavenderbee3611]

I've listened to many interviews with the people he worked with and no one said that he was nervous performing. He loved it.

[@cadeevans4623]

Prince is.a legend love his style and everything about him energy his falsetto screams always liked when doves cry raspberry beret

[@philbjackson]

For some reason I alway say the sound, stage equipment , amps and mics are way better in the 80s than 90s 2000s. The Quality is like studio recording on stage, Every time you switch back to those 80s vids , the quality is perfect.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

Ps. I cry when I suddenly hear Prince as you know during Covid I loss my baby brother Russell to brain cancer and our middle brother Lance 8 months directly after while waiting for a organ donor. In our home it was music being our mother made her living through music so , one Christmas our brother Lance was scouting for a MG convertible and he found one on Christmas day! It had been snowing we all packed into it and the hood is down so it's now as if we are driving inside a snow globe with mind you little red covert, raspberry beret nothing but Prince plating. It was our last Christmas before we all married and had children. I treasure this memory and Prince . I had to share it helps with grief. Blessings I thought Prince was more voice wise like the lead singer Maurice White from Earth Wind & Fire when it comes to soul and blues what can I say , I learned from the greatest of greats.

[@kentamplin]

I'm so sorry for your losses, kelly. It's a hard world. I'm glad you have happy, cherished memories.

[@Jett-mf2dw]

I have a mg convertible.. so sorry about your loss.thoights and prayers.. 🙏 My husband courted me in that MG ❤️ 1973..

[@abunchahooey]

My goodness, Kelly. I am so sorry about the passing of your brothers.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

@@kentamplin Thank you Ken it meant lots that you took a moment for me especially when I know your so busy. I see your heart in your videos it shows when you speak of others. I love coming here for music and your humor . Death is hard we all know that but loosing a sibling is the worse Ken. Again, Thank you . Blessings your way. 💜

[@kellyhiggins4234]

@@Jett-mf2dw Lucky to have the memory. I tell you there harder to find now more than ever. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@Marsha0364]

Really good input Ken,I agree with the comparison to Freddie Mercury. I think my favorite Prince song is When Doves Cry ❤

[@tinawidmann8973]

Another great video! Thank you! I never thought about the comparison to Freddie Mercury... your opinion seems spot on. What a loss in the music world with both Freddie and Prince. I saw Prince once in concert and I was so surprised that I got choked up during Purple Rain. It was just beautiful.

[@scottclark3139]

Always good to see an analysis of Prince’s voice. A couple of Prince’s engineers have said that they considered his voice to be his best instrument. I think I agree

[@graylad]

Prince was a musical chameleon with the most impossible range I've ever heard. If only....💜

[@AlleyandGrey]

I haven't been here for awhile. "Prince" caught my eye as you went down my timeline. He's amazing. Big loss. A little Jackie Wilson too. Great video!

[@JenniferTrevino.]

I love the dance you do to go along with the song

[@jatom6996]

finally some Prince

[@Jett-mf2dw]

I vote now!! And that's rare..! Later seemed less about over performing and more about singing

[@quistunes]

💜💜💜 I miss Prince. I got to see him on the Lovesexy tour. Masterful, as expected. 🎸 I understand how he must have been in so much pain with his wild dance moves catching up to him over the years. I wish it hadn't happened during a time when such dangerous prescriptions were on the market. GENIUS 💜💜💜

[@ddt67]

This video was not only phenomenal, but extremely emotional for me. Thank you for honoring him the way that you did. You are refreshingly authentic in your approach, and I love how you pick different genres. Prince was and will always be his own genre 💜

[@beebeak]

He never lost his voice after all the years it was the same without ever a break or evidence of it wearing out. Im a huge fan and all listen every single day but like the B side hits more than the commercial hits. So much great material!

[@Jett-mf2dw]

Great point about Freddie 👍

[@tylerhackner9731]

My favorite artist of all time along with Stevie Wonder

[@RadiantJasmin]

YES! They are both in top favs as well!

[@Housey29]

Prince amazingly talented artist and performer. Shows so much passion in his performances and kinda get the similarities to Freddie Mercury. Off the charts Vocal range and did like a few of his mainstream songs like Purple Rain, When doves cry and kiss and he did have individuality which set his aside from other artists. Pretty sure he had much more to give musically if not for his tragic end.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Loved this. The pure emotion he could put into things was just off the charts. Thanks for creating this.

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure, Adam!

[@RickyLeroyBrownMusic]

The purple one and Ken in one clip. My god, thank you for this!

[@kentamplin]

🤣

[@marty7wizard7]

i dont even have to watch this to know the answer, he kept his voice and could sing as good at the end as he did at the start. i saw him in denver on one of his last outings with the 3 ladies backing him and his vocals were beyond amazing. pitch, tone, and he hit the high notes like a walk in the park. but im still gonna watch this lol

[@SingOnStreet]

I just want to appreciate the arrangement of this video💗💓💞 It’s great for watching 🔥👑💝

[@raventater3601]

Just an amazing artist ❤

[@mg_williams]

8:39 Could be Rob Halford Painkiller part :D, The man is a legend and a genius!!

[@lcruz2783]

Yes he was great terrible the worldost such talent. I wish I could have seen him in concert. Great video

[@Aurora-sg4zr]

Aurora 0 seconds ago My favorite Prince performance, was when he sang at the 2007 Super Bowl Half Time Show. Thanks Ken.

[@kristinmelinamercury8880]

He’s fabolous in every way……never get enouth of Prince 💜 can you please react on Queen/Freddie Mercury ♥️

[@kimberlylease1536]

My goodness Prince could wail.He could have sang metal without a problem.Very talented artist and performer.🎤🎶

[@gvalo]

I think anyone remotely familiar with Prince will understand you not being able to find anything newer than 2011 to play. Remember, he tried to take down youtube videos of his cover of Radiohead's creep and they had to step in and say "leave it up"

[@jesseflo4222]

Nice one, ! ! But I never seen mercury jump from a piano while playing a solo in a guitar,singing and going on a split. 😆

[@sophiamoe2351]

Prince was a Spinto/full lyric tenor. His passaggi were at C#4/D4 and F#4/G4.

[@anthonystreeter7706]

The Gospel According to Prince...he was a talented musician

[@olderendirt]

That was wonderful. Thanks, Ken.

[@Kenya23]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

He was great

[@mattcarless642]

Great performer! Also great shirt!

[@Mouser21]

A terrible loss…still devastated

[@ShawnFrancis]

That tour featuring Kiss from 86 would be “Parade”, the album which was the soundtrack for his film, “Under the Cherry moon”, not Paradise.

[@jtf9670]

Prince's guitar solo during my guitar gently weeps at the rock and roll hall of fame is magically musical. oh yeah and his singing every other time is great as well

[@hankatten1421]

You should have heard the "piano and a microphone" kiss performance as the "last one"

[@FineArtsMusic]

Nice video! Please give Billy Joel another look or even Karen Carpenter!

[@kentamplin]

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[@karenkalasy8251]

I never got to see him 😔😩 my high school days in early 80s.....so missed.

[@yousef7885]

Awesome shirt man

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

ps. Prince was/is in a class by himself, for so many reasons! *_SO many reasons!_*

[@MotorCityKitty1112]

Good job, Ken! Thanks for that!

[@primoo2]

Ken, nice to pay respect to Prince... He is so unique and beautiful, when i find out his album The Vault...Old friends 4 sale.... Later N.E.W.S... I was blown away... I recomend every one to hear those musical magic of Princes talent and versatility...

[@GuestEngine]

I wore out the VHS tape rewinding back/forth (trying) to sing along at @7:46 😮 #goat

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

Thank you so much for this! Thank you for going past a particular genre, personal preference, and simply recognizing beautiful, unique and interesting voices. Definitely got a new subscriber! _I LOVE THIS!_

[@tammyevans7333]

So unique

[@hans-petterlangvik3154]

You're becoming my favorite Ken, ( my respect for you went pretty damn high on this one, ( as Prince was, and still is, my absolute favorite, and to me, noone is better than Prince. ........And to me, the music industry lost a bright, shining star, ( that might be strange to you and everyone else, but unless you grew up on Prince and his music ), it's different than suddenly now discovering him for the first time, and when he died, ( sorry..........still pains me to this day ), anyway, thank you so very much Ken.

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure, Hans-Petter. Thank you!

[@smh93]

Prince would take concentrated B12 vitamin supplements to give him energy. He was extremely conscious about what he put in his body. Also, I have a series on my channel called "Prince Covering Prince" that I think you would dig. Really shows the evidence of him continuously reinventing himself throughout his career.

[@bdctrans70]

Great video. I would like to see a comparison of Rod Stewart. His style did a 180 from his hey day

[@domgauthier2612]

try to "dissect" teenage wildlife of David Bowie should be funny...lol,love your work!

[@shahnawazshahin3781]

Good work! Nice that you’ve covered such an influential artist. Speaking of which, when I listen to ‘Adore’ and ‘Pink Cashmere’ they reminded me of another artist called Maxwell. What’s your opinion on Maxwell? I heard he was influenced from the likes of Prince, Marvin Gaye and George Michael (which you’ve covered in another video).

[@Islamicsongs313]

Hi Ken! Please sing Kiss by Prince💯🙏🏻

[@JSMI]

I love that cry fry scream. ⚡️

[@Lusitano4]

Máš Kene krásnou košili,moc ti sluší 😃

[@bryanrickard7712]

Hey ken, where did you get that shirt? That is a really sweet shirt.

[@lisalaursen3684]

Your right. His showmanship and ability to immediately command and captivate and audience are reminiscent of Freddy (and Michael Jackson).

[@JohnAdams-we9gs]

Princes kicks butt. Did you by chance see the video of my guitar gently weeps? Amazing!

[@prestongarvey4085]

You should do one on CJ Snare of firehouse the guys 70 something and singing like a maniac it’s insane how he does it

[@ScottLaVine-br8wt]

Freddie was a MAJOR Prince fan.

[@Norbs55]

HEY Ken! Will you do a video on Burton Cummings (the guess who)??????

[@suecoombs6993]

💔😥💜 #stillnotoverhisdeath

[@astrostl]

He could have been famous as a singer, guitarist, or songwriter alone and he was S-tier at all three (plus A-tier at a lot more). Just ridiculous.

[@TrainerBencoffman]

I drive about 4 hours a day for work and started listening to your videos on youtube as educational entertainment. I want to learn to sing and I've looked at your program. Is the 30 day trial just a free trial or is it a money back trial. I just saw the monthly payment, the one time payment and 30 day trial and I'm a bit confused.

[@kentamplin]

You will have complete access to Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy's "How To Sing Better Than Anyone Else 3.0" streaming vocal course (The Course) for as long as your subscription remains current. You are free to cancel your subscription at any time. Canceling your subscription will revoke all access to The Course. The one-time enrollment fee is non-refundable.

[@TrainerBencoffman]

@@kentamplin My question relates to the 30-day trial. How does that work? 30-day trial is usually 30 days to try the program out, card on file but not charged until 30 days. But I can't tell if that is what yours is offering? It looks like you pay the non-refundable amount and the monthly subscription. Those are explained in the fine print that you posted above.

[@kentamplin]

The enrollment fee is non refundable. Thirty days after you pay the enrollment fee you will be billed $19.95. You will be billed $19.95 until you choose to cancel. Or, pay $299 for a full year, no enrollment fee. You are automatically reenrolled unless you cancel.

[@TrainerBencoffman]

@@kentamplin fantastic! Thanks so much for breaking it down.

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure, Ben. Rock on!

[@Pawnee-BlackMoon]

He had a 5 octave range correct?

[@Jett-mf2dw]

😭

[@jimbo0411]

Please do Ian Astbury, he is still insane and unique.

[@deadtruc4815]

is Prince actually a baritone ?

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Ken! Always liked Princes' guitar playing more than his singing. Gone too soon. Drugs always win. Such a shame.😈😎

[@akilaasiri2635]

Thank you for this. Need Michael Jackson's too

[@Sqweeps924]

Prince was like if Michael Jackson played guitar like stevie ray! My fav version of While my Guitar Gently Weeps involved him taking over the song with his solo in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame show. In relation to that performance, Tom Petty did vocals, and as yesturday was the 5 year anniversary of his death, I think a then and now of him would be really awesome. He was another musician who was just as able in the end.

[@ecomp6836]

"You never have a second chance to make a first impression." First impression of Prince: Rolling Stones concert Los Angeles. 😆1981- clearly not his crowd.

[@kentamplin]

😀

[@TheMolla1]

I was never into Prince, I'll be honest some stuff in there sounds Yoko-ish to me, but his falsetto was definitely impressive.