album · September 21, 2018
Piano & a Microphone 1983
Warner RecordsSee this day
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This collection captures Prince in a rare, intimate setting, performing solo on piano and vocals, offering a stark glimpse into his creative process. The raw, unvarnished recordings present a unique document of a singular artist working through his material.
- The album was compiled from a cassette tape recorded by Prince alone at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
- The tape was found in the Minneapolis home Prince's father, John L. Nelson, owned.
- The release was met with critical acclaim, with many praising its intimate feel and the unadulterated glimpse into Prince's artistry.
Prince, the Minneapolis funk icon, was a prolific and unpredictable artist known for his genre-bending music and electrifying performances. At the time of this release, his estate was curating his vast vault of unreleased material for posthumous public consumption.
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