The Future

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About The Future

"The Future" is a song from Prince's 1989 Batman soundtrack, and the final single released from the album. The single was not the album version, but a remixed version by S'Express' Mark Moore and William Orbit. "The Future" was released as a single only in Europe. The standard European 7-inch single was backed with the album version of "Electric Chair", but on the maxi-single, "Electric Chair" was also remixed by Moore and Orbit. Moore and Orbit's remix of "The Future" is house-inspired, whereas Prince's original is minimalistic. Moore and Orbit substituted a muted, pulsating beat in place of the original elements of Prince's song. Moore and Orbit also removed Prince's original bassline, synthline, and snippets of sampled dialogue. This would be the last time Orbit would work with Prince for several years. In most countries, neither "The Future" nor its B-side were a hit on the pop or dance floors. The single peaked at #9 in the Dutch charts. The LP version of "The Future" features the sampled strings of Clare Fischer lifted from the then-unreleased 1986 track "Crystal Ball", and samples the Sounds of Blackness choir. The lyrics speak of a bleak future, recalling the fictional DC Comics location Gotham City, and that it needs "spirituality that will last". 


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1989
4:07
394 
#3

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Release and Popularity Status
"The Future" was released by Prince in 1989 as part of the soundtrack for the movie "Batman". The song didn't reach high status on music charts but maintained a considerable audience among Prince fans.
Composition and Production
Like most of Prince's songs, "The Future" was written, composed, and produced by the artist himself, exemplifying his musical talent and depth in artistry.
Unique Inspirations
The lyrics of "The Future" were inspired by an excerpt from the movie script, hence the song shares some themes and motifs with the film, intertwining movie and music.
Album Rankings
While "The Future" wasn't a chart-topping single, the Batman soundtrack album it appeared on reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 and is categorized as multi-platinum.
Dance Influence
The track is considered a blend of funk and dance music, highlighting Prince's versatility and unique ability to combine genres.
Remix Version
"The Future" has a remixed version that was released which included spoken lyrics from the Batman film, creating a distinct connection between the two art forms.
Collaborations
The song involved a collaboration with the Clare Fischer Orchestra, a renowned jazz group known for big band and symphonic music. The collaboration added a new dimension to the typically pop-based music of Prince.
Use in Media
"The Future" was used in the promotional campaigns for the Batman film, demonstrating the reach and influence of Prince's music beyond the charts and into the world of film and marketing.
Music Video
Interestingly, there is no official music video released for "The Future."
Representation of Era
As with many of Prince's songs, "The Future" is representative of its time, encapsulating the late 80s musical style with its electronic dance beat and synth-heavy production.
Not Performed Live
Unlike many of Prince's songs, there are no known performances of "The Future" in any of his live concerts.

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