Steemit Open Mic Week 43 - PURPLE RAIN - My Tribute to PRINCE
April 21, 2016
The day that Prince died I felt the same way I feel when any celebrity dies; a mild feeling of sorrow, but a bit detached because I didn’t really “know” the person.
So, I was shocked when I woke up the following day with a feeling of intense loss and sadness. This feeling of loss lasted for about a month and I still feel sorrow when I think about it.
I had never felt this way about a celebrity death before so it was a bit confusing for me.
But, after some reflection I realized how important Prince was during my formative years.
He was such a huge influence on me musically. I looked up to him so much and saw him as a musical genius.
It is a rare combination for an entertainer to be talented in so many amazing ways: composer, guitarist, pianist, drummer, dancer, producer, engineer, singer, and performer.
I wanted to be Prince when I was growing up. He simply amazed me album after album.
So, I guess in a way, I felt that part of me died when he did.
The day after he died I decided to honor his memory by creating an arrangement of what I still believe to be his most beautiful song, and one of the most beautiful songs in existence.
I can not do this song justice, but it was important to me to give back to someone who meant so much to me during my life.
@isaria
Beautiful Just freaking beautiful! Great Job @isaria !
Thank you so much!!!
My band used to play this song & I used to sing a long time ago.
Prince will always be remembered :)
Beautiful arrangement, Isaria :)
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Have a great day :)
Thank you so much, followed you as well. :-)
Very beautiful. lovely voice. Nice arrangement.
Thank you! :-)
Cool rendition of a great song, good job!
Thanks! I'll be by to upvote your latest when I'm back up to full power. :)
awesome!
Thanks!
Lovely arrangement there Isaria... haunting and heart touching.
Thank you so much! I'll be voting on your latest when I'm back up to full power!
I like it , you play it great. RIP Prince.
Thank you :-)
Beautiful arrangement of a classic. Very well played. Your voice is very haunting even though in the live mix i had to use headphones to discern the words. Keep the music alive.
Peace and love !!!
Thank you!
very cool!
Thank you Sammo :-)
Nice arrangement! I remember I felt sad when I heard the news he died! Great cover though! ! !
Thank you so much!
i enjoyed every second of it
Thank you!