Every artist has their influences but they shouldn't be THAT glaring and defining. After rushing through Untitled the rest of the set felt like a tribute band at work. What was unique and undeniably "d'angelo" about that performance? That's my point. Not the fact that he simply isn't as dynamic a showman as Prince, James or George. Him sitting at a piano and playing and singing may have been boring (to many) but at least it showcased his gift(s). But it seems he'd rather be a funk frontman than a plain ol' r&b/soul singer. Which is fine. I think the latter is more natural to him than the former though, and as a result he'll continue to do more channeling than simply being while on stage. But that's just my take. *shrug*