Michael Jackson

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-15-2014, 10:05 PM

Cory Rooney and Stargate on working with MJ and XSCAPE album

The one on one with Stargate starts at the 2:00 mark

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-15-2014, 10:07 PM

News: "Michael: The Last Photo Shoots"

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CANNES, France (AP) — A documentary chronicling Michael Jackson in his last years has been acquired at the Cannes Film Festival.

"Michael: The Last Photo Shoots" follows the late superstar as he prepared for his ill-fated comeback. It features interviews with the photographers as well as his stylists and friends.

Renowned photographer Bruce Weber photographed Jackson in 2007 for the re-release of "Thriller" on its 25th anniversary, and celebrity photographer Matthew Rolston shot him the same year for Ebony magazine, his first U.S. magazine interview in years.

Lightning Entertainment has acquired the international sale rights. Its executive vice president, Ken Dubow, said in a statement Thursday that the documentary will provide fans with "a rare behind-the-scenes look into his life."

Jackson died shortly before his London comeback concerts in 2009. "Xscape," a second posthumous album, was released this week.

http://news.yahoo.com/cannes-watch-d...103503218.html

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-17-2014, 05:04 PM

XSCAPE is now number #1 in over 80 countries.

djchameleon · 05-17-2014, 05:07 PM

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Michael Jackson's Originals Better Than Updates on 'Xscape'

There are high and low moments on Michael Jackson's second posthumous album, "Xscape," available Tuesday on Epic Recordings. The distinction is rooted in the difference between the contemporized and original versions of previously unreleased songs from the late iconic star.

The album includes eight modern versions of the songs, and the deluxe includes an additional nine original recordings. The catch: Most of the original versions are good as-is; there wasn't a need to give them a contemporary twist.

Considering Jackson is one of the most revered artists of all time and many of his fans are still mourning his 2009 death, his essence is best captured on the versions that revisit his old sounds. On "Love Never Felt So Good," "Loving You," and "A Place With No Name," Jackson feels more organic. The music is stripped down, and his sharp vocals find comfort with the tracks. During these moments, listeners are reminded of Jackson during "Off the Wall" or "Thriller" eras with songs that may not have made the final cut but are satisfactory.

All good, but let's move on to the "modernized" versions. Some of the contemporized takes on the songs are, simply, unsuccessful at capturing Jackson's majestic fluid sound. ("Love Never Felt So Good" featuring Justin Timberlake is one of the exceptions.) Dance track "Slave to the Rhythm" composed by Babyface, L.A. Reid, Daryl Simmons, and Kevin Roberson has an 1980s breakdancing, boogaloo groove that seems a mismatched fit for Jackson. The title track, helmed by Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, and LaShawn Daniels is another awkward composition, as the track — though good — heavily leans on a booty-shaking, twerk-ready hip-hop tempo, a complete departure for Jackson. "Chicago" feels like an attempt to recapture the energy of Jackson's "Liberian Girl," but it's not as infectious.

"Blue Gangsta" is a puzzling, theatrical song that would have been better suited for one of Jackson's shorts. The concept, possibly a reference to heartache, seems like an early draft of his song "Smooth Criminal."

For the introductory listen, those who desire to feel Jackson nostalgia should skip the first eight songs — i.e., the contemporized productions — and advance to the deluxe portion. It's worth hearing first the songs that better match Jackson's familiar style. The updated versions should be considered as bonus material and special mixes.

https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-...010410857.html

I disagree with this entire article like booo.

The only original version that is decent is Blue Gangsta. Everything else is better in the modernized version. Telling people to skip the best part of the album is really stupid.

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-17-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

I disagree with this entire article like booo.

The only original version that is decent is Blue Gangsta. Everything else is better in the modernized version. Telling people to skip the best part of the album is really stupid.

LOL I agree it is good for an article like this to be objective.

I personally prefer most of the originals.

I do like 4 of the re worked songs though.

What did you think of album? You should comment in my Xscape thread!

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-18-2014, 02:24 PM

Michael Jackson’s Xscape tops the UK’s Official Albums Chart

The late King Of Pop claims his tenth UK Number 1 album, while The Black Keys and Foxes also debut in the Top 5.

Michael Jackson has gone straight in at Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart to claim his tenth UK chart topper with Xscape.

The album is the late King Of Pop’s second posthumous collection of previously unheard tracks to be released since he passed away in 2009. Its predecessor, Michael, reached Number 4 in the UK in 2010.

Xscape features ‘contemporised’ versions of Michael’s original recordings by high-profile producers include Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, JRoc, Stargate and John McClain.

Latest News | The UK Charts | Top 40 | Official Charts Company

YAY MJ!

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-18-2014, 03:48 PM

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~~Soulflower~~ · 05-18-2014, 08:08 PM

Oh my goddddd!!!! I can not wait for this!!!!!!

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-18-2014, 10:48 PM

This was very disappointing the hologram looked and moved NOTHING like MJ. I think we were bamboozled. It looked like an impersonator.

The choreography was good though.

I hope the Estate does not do a hologram tour. This was an interesting idea but this could have been executed better. This just makes me miss MJ more. It shows that MJ can not be duplicated and was unique

It was sweet how they saved MJ a seat at the show

Wish they could have treated him this good when he was alive

djchameleon · 05-19-2014, 02:11 PM

Bamboozled is very appropriate word to use. I just had bad vibes watching it. They are making him shuck and jive for money even in death.

Let him rest in peace. The **** was creepy as ****.

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~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	This was very disappointing the hologram looked and moved NOTHING like MJ. I think we were bamboozled. It looked like an impersonator. The choreography was good though. I hope the Estate does not do a hologram tour. This was an interesting idea but this could have been executed better. This just makes me miss MJ more. It shows that MJ can not be duplicated and was unique It was sweet how they saved MJ a seat at the show Wish they could have treated him this good when he was alive Last edited by Soulflower; 05-19-2014 at 08:41 PM.

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~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	Cory Rooney and Stargate on working with MJ and XSCAPE album The one on one with Stargate starts at the 2:00 mark

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~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	XSCAPE is now number #1 in over 80 countries.

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~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	Michael Jackson’s Xscape tops the UK’s Official Albums Chart The late King Of Pop claims his tenth UK Number 1 album, while The Black Keys and Foxes also debut in the Top 5. Michael Jackson has gone straight in at Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart to claim his tenth UK chart topper with Xscape. The album is the late King Of Pop’s second posthumous collection of previously unheard tracks to be released since he passed away in 2009. Its predecessor, Michael, reached Number 4 in the UK in 2010. Xscape features ‘contemporised’ versions of Michael’s original recordings by high-profile producers include Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, JRoc, Stargate and John McClain. Latest News \| The UK Charts \| Top 40 \| Official Charts Company YAY MJ!

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~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	Oh my goddddd!!!! I can not wait for this!!!!!!