Prince Legend: Total, free and rebellious artist
The essential figure of the world musical scene was formed as one of the most influential and innovative artists of his time. Many instrumentalist virtuoso, productive composer and incandescent artist, he constantly pushing the borders of the genres, combining a bold Fitch, rock, soul and pop. The artist is known for its planetary hits – including Purple Rain (1984), when Doves Cry (1984), Kiss (1986) – and its legendary collaboration with Michael Jackson, Mico Jagger or Madonna.
But the prince is also known for the fact that he was guided by the striving for rare artistic independence, by creating a work that is faithful, as well as in sight. He compiled, arranged, produced, and performed his songs, who demanded complete control over his music. He also fought for the possession of his works, denied the abuse of record companies and the protection of artists’ rights. In the forearm, he had previously undergone alternative regimes of distribution, his albums were selling his fans at the beginning of the internet, releasing mediators, and forming a direct connection with the public.
In 1987, then at the head of his work, he himself released a concert film, which was accompanied by one of his most recognized albums: Sign O ‘Times. True audiovisual experience, the film combines live films and stylized sequences taken in Paisali Park (Minnesota), his legendary studio and offers a whole arrival in the Prince’s world: intense, visual, electric.
Given April 21, 2016, at the age of 57, Prince leaves a colossal heritage, with all generations marked by his music, his courage and artistic freedom, which he still mentions today. This unborn heritage is still preparing to shine on the big screen, with its legendary movie concert prince’s broadcasting event: Sign O ‘Times, which is based on the cult tour of his episodic album.
The genius discovery of his work in a unique film-musical experience
Have you missed this legendary concert film? Don’t worry! Its release in the Remastered IMAX version offers an exception for using this masterpiece in optimal conditions, with the quality of the image and its breathtaking, exclusive IMAX digital processing technology (DMR).
The Prince’s cult-concert film arrives in 29 IMAX rooms in France (and more than 500 in the world!) On August 27 and only for a week. For nostalgic or mirrors, this is an excellent opportunity to live a mythical show … as if you were there!
With great tribute, this return to the big screen marks the artist’s courage and talent that has forever celebrated world pop culture. This is an invitation to make or discover one of the most emblem performances in the history of music through the Imeretian cinema session of electrification! This virtuoso performance promises that the fascinated fan of all generations is in the most spectacular format.
Prince – Sign the Times: More than a concert, total performance …
When it came out in 1987, the Prince: Sign O ‘Times did not have much commercial success in the United States. However, very quickly, the film acquires cult status with both fans and critics. Today he was unanimously praised as one of the best concert films ever filmed, a real visual and musical tour de power. The prince appears on the peak of his art, surrounded by a special group – the drummer and singer Shella E.
Consequently, the prince is not happy with the concert: he does it. She joined a stylized visual story, careful light games, expressive decorations and almost theatrical transitions, creating a hybrid work between a music film, a fungus opera and a scenic manifestation. The artist there explores strong topics – love, sensuality, war, faith, social fractures – and offers a brilliant demonstration of his legendary charisma.
Among the most astonishing moments: If I were your girlfriend, you got a face (her explosive duo Sheena Easton) and, of course, sign an o ‘The Times, an artist’s manifestative part that fully controls her musical and visual language.
Decades after its release, this work continues to be fascinating and influenced, recalling the capital importance of the prince in music history.
An unforgettable musical experience, a movie – Concert Prince – Sign O ‘The Times should be found in IMAX theaters from August 27, for just a week.
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