All hyperbole aside, Prince’s musical compositions ranged across an impressive array of genres, including jazz, blues, soul, funk, ballads, disco and rock.

He was a master of arrangements, somehow managing to combine the complex with the simple to create interesting melodies that last the test of time.

His voice had a wide range, both technically and emotionally, so he was able to express himself at many different levels, while playing over 20 instruments.

Prince’s life had a surreal meaning. In seeking to transcend the petty and small, he succeeded in rising to the level of a symbol. But he was too restless to stay on his pedestal for very long, and the music always brought him back to what was truly important to him; live performance and communicating music to the world.

He maintained his fans’ interest for his entire career, and never stopped performing, not for a moment - that’s how much he respected his audience, each member of whom loved him deeply.

Prince. June 7th, 1958 - April 21st, 2016.