VSQ Performs Prince

Classical · 2023 · 13 tracks · 45m

VSQ Performs Prince

Vitamin String Quartet

Prince's most iconic melodies reimagined for string quartet. Rhythmic, elegant, and surprisingly funky chamber music that bridges the gap between pop and high art.

April 14, 2023

An elegant and rhythmic celebration of pop genius that feels both high-brow and deeply soulful.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 45m

01

Kiss

3:41

02

I Wanna Be Your Love

2:57

03

Let's Go Crazy

4:14

04

Delirious

2:51

05

Raspberry Beret

3:33

06

Controversy

3:33

07

Erotic City

3:05

08

When Doves Cry

3:24

09

Diamonds and Pearls

4:02

10

Little Red Coervette

3:10

11

Nothing Compares 2 U

4:23

12

I Would Die 4 U

2:43

13

Purple Rain

4:06

Moments Worth Listening For

The way the cello mimics the iconic, driving bassline of 'Let's Go Crazy' with aggressive bowing.

The transition into the soaring, melodic chorus of 'Purple Rain' where the violins take on a vocal-like yearning.

The percussive pizzicato work on 'Kiss' that manages to capture the original's sparse, funky minimalism using only wooden instruments.

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