>what made this series of shows sound so good... There were no
>horns. Instead of relying on Maceo and other horn players to
>cover some of the synth parts they were all played they way
>early 80s P would have played them. It really takes shit like
>Controversy, Kiss and Cool to another level.

because yes, THAT sound is what makes Prince music "Prince music".
at least for those particular songs.

I don't think that would work for a song like "Adore" or some of his post-'80s material that doesn't use synths.

but there are but a few songs that don't sound right when played with actual horns.