When Brian May Praises Prince's Genius

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JAKARTA - It is widely acknowledged that Prince is a music expert. In his debut album, For You, the musician was credited with his complete talent list, including all vocals', as well as playing instruments such as electric and acoustic guitars, bass, bass synth, singing bass, jazz bass, electric piano, acoustic piano, and the list continues to grow.

Prince's extraordinary musical abilities also caught Brian May's attention, who admired the natural talents possessed by the musician.

Given that he is also a music character, it makes sense that May really appreciates Prince. Like May, one of Prince's most prominent attributes is his skills as a guitarist. Some of his best songs are those that display his greatness as a guitarist, including Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, Let's Go Crazy, and I'm Yours.

In addition, Prince's legacy is rooted in his ability to oppose categorization in one style or genre. He easily used and threw away various musical instruments, smoothly integrating his various skills into his work. As a result, Prince became one of the most valued guitarists in music history.

Therefore, when May attended Prince's The Earth Tour: 21 Nights in London in 2006, of course, he was very surprised. May called the experience similar to watching a genius at work, describing the late star as angka' and art work.

"He actually just has to be there, do what he's going through, and he's always stunning. In fact, he's part of his own acting so I feel he's a manifestation of a paradox as if, when a player reaches extreme awareness of himself as an artist, he becomes, in one way, something he can't realize," May was quoted as saying by Far Out Magazine on Monday.

According to May, what makes Prince so charming is the fact that he managed to become a player as well as a spectacle without wearing additional stage clothes or fireworks techniques. He became, as May said, like watching a lightning storm. Furthermore, he added: In his extraordinary stage persona, he produces, as if from a cap, choreography, vocal gymnastics, sensuality, stunning keyboard playing, and world-class guitar playing everything is devoted in a way that seems careless, brave, and most are on a dangerous line between planned and spontaneous

As a person close to Freddie Mercury, acknowledging the greatness of a vocalist and stage player is a natural achievement. For May, Prince shared many characteristics with Mercury that night. Although May has never met Prince, his personality on stage is enough for him to recognize the many charming qualities of Mercury.

Led Zeppelin's magical appearance of Whole Lotta Love also made him feel welcome, as "Jimmy Page and Robert Plant do with easy confidence and easy burden, and obviously huge love, and we all get goosebumps."

Adding: Another minute, some lucky people will be able to see Mighty Zeppelin in the same arena, but that place had already resonated with the pre-them of the time, thanks to Jimi Hendrix-James Brown-Stevie Wonder's tiny whole spectrum... all of the spectrum is contained in one body.