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Prince's keyboards, approaches to digital technology, and his work ethic in the mid-1980s.

What is it about?

It's an interview with one of Prince's former keyboard technicians at the height of his commercial success and creative productivity. The interview provides insights into Prince's intensive work ethic, the demands it placed on his collaborators, and the keyboards that helped shape his mid-1980s soundscape.

Why is it important?

Posthumous analysis of Prince usually focuses on his musicians and recording engineers, but this approach does not always illuminate his relationships with the technological tools at his disposal. This article attempts to emphasise this dimension, demonstrating how the writing and recording aspects were interwoven parts of the artist's creative continuum..

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