Prince’s Posthumous Horns Debunked | Music News

0:00It's September 4th. Welcome to Music News today, powered by AI and tuned in to what's next. So, there's been some chatter about the new Prince Vault release, and timeless car show. Specifically, folks are asking if one of the tracks, Calabama, had parts added after he passed. The estate stepped in to clear the air, explaining that Prince himself called for horns on the track, but a synth was used in the original recording. To get the sound he intended, horn players who worked with him were brought in to overdub the synth part. The estate wants everyone to know that Prince's original recordings are still intact, and these added horns were done by musicians who knew his sound. Well, they're credited in the album notes too. This whole thing got fans talking online. Some feel like if Prince didn't add the horns himself, they shouldn't be on the release track, wanting to hear exactly what he put in the vault. It's a debate about preserving the artist's original vision, versus completing unfinished work. The estate also made it clear that, aside from Calabama, no other posthumous overdubs

1:01were done on Ace Timeless, and definitely no AI was involved. They're promising more transparency on future releases, acknowledging that some vault material was unfinished, but still deserves to be heard. They understand that not everyone will agree with every decision about Prince's music, but they appreciate the passion and thoughtful questions from. The fans. It's a delicate balance between honoring his legacy and sharing his vast catalog.