Michael Jackson

[Bijan History]

Michael has the best quality voice I've ever heard, hands down. He has the sweetest voice and the most depth to his voice. I don't care what anyone here is saying. Listen to songs like "Someone In The Dark", "Fly Away", "Gone Too Soon", "Smile", "Childhood", "She's Out Of My Life", "Lady In My Life", "Baby Be Mine", etc... He beats everyone in my book. There's a few others whose quality is close, like Christopher Cross, James Taylor, Steve Perry, etc... But vocally, Michael is the most gifted male vocalist I've ever heard. Even his voice coach, Seth Riggs, who is the coach to people like Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross said, according to someone whom I used to speak with and was a student of Seth's, that Michael is the most talented male vocalist he's ever heard.


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MICHAEL JACKSON IS INNOCENT.

 

[sunwaiter]

i love early music from the jacksons, and of course michael's singing. as far as i'm concerned, the interesting period ended after "off the wall". then he did too cheesy things for me. BUT i like some gems like "liberian girl" or "man in the mirror" (i love this song but the most seen performance of it on youtube makes me laugh out loud); my brother had bought the BAD album. talking about BAD, not too long ago i discovered while reading the notes to a copy in a second-hand store that Jimmy Smith, one of my jazz favorite artists, played on the title track!

 

[rojo]

Michael has the best quality voice I've ever heard, hands down. He has the sweetest voice and the most depth to his voice. I don't care what anyone here is saying. Listen to songs like "Someone In The Dark", "Fly Away", "Gone Too Soon", "Smile", "Childhood", "She's Out Of My Life", "Lady In My Life", "Baby Be Mine", etc... He beats everyone in my book. There's a few others whose quality is close, like Christopher Cross, James Taylor, Steve Perry, etc... But vocally, Michael is the most gifted male vocalist I've ever heard. Even his voice coach, Seth Riggs, who is the coach to people like Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross said, according to someone whom I used to speak with and was a student of Seth's, that Michael is the most talented male vocalist he's ever heard.


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MICHAEL JACKSON IS INNOCENT.

Thanks for that, Bijan History. Always nice to hear from someone who realizes just how talented vocally this man is. To my ears as well, he has the sweetest and most beautiful voice. Are you sure you don't care what anyone here says though? Because if you read the thread, you may notice that there's a positive general consensus about MJ's talents...

sunwaiter - Personally I don't hear any more or less cheesy-ness after Off The Wall than before; have you heard some of the Jackson 5's sappier tunes? Also, just to say, generally I have no problems with cheesy-ness. Cheese is very tasty. :lol: Can I ask, which Man in the Mirror performance makes you laugh? Grammy '88? Where he bounces around?

 

[sunwaiter]

yes i believe it is 88! it was like a gospel reunion, on a wide stage, and michael enojoyed the width!

it's true that with his brothers he produced some good cheese! maybe that wasn't the right word, i mean, i respect everything he did, it's just a subjective way of listening to it, as always in music. and i must add that i listen to virtually anything, but one of my favourite kinds of music is what we call funk. this is why i consider the eighties have been fatal to the funkyness of michael's music. but once more, there are some tunes i can appreciate, and it is because he has such a great voice.

actually in my pantheon of singers i like the best, i'd put, in no particular order:

stevie wonder, donny hattaway, michael jackson, bill withers, peter gabriel, freddie mercury, david clayton-thomas, ... i forget some others of course.

 

[rojo]

Why don't we post it so peeps can see what we're talking about:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpTQCQEFhg[/youtube]

Look at that bouncing around. :grin:

I don't know if you read my posts around here, sunwaiter, but if you have, then you know that I'm a funk fan as well.

Just to add, the tune Thriller is pretty funky, and that's from the 80's. And PYT and Baby Be Mine as well...

I like most of your choices of vocalists there. :up:

 

[rojo]

********** Breaking News ************

Michael Jackson is scheduled to make an announcement at a Press Conference this Thursday concerning a series of concerts. He is currently in London, where said concerts are to take place (02 Arena).

Stay tuned for further details as they come.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7921687.stm

(And yes, I'm very excited even though I can't go. :grin

 

[sunwaiter]

"Just to add, the tune Thriller is pretty funky, and that's from the 80's. And PYT and Baby Be Mine as well..."

Well, once again, music is such a subjective thing. Definition of "funk" is another potential topic for a thread! In order to stick with Michael's oeuvre, i would say that i find "working day and night" or "don't stop til you get enough are way funkier. I'm much more into the 70's, as you can guess. that's why i have my own definition of funkiness. samle for metal, jazz, etc...

this is one of my favourites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqMTAw8rdtM#

i hope the link works. i can't lauch youtube videos at my working place.

Take care!

oh and thanks for the embedded 1988 video!

 

[dll927]

At least that would keep him out of Santa Maria, which is where I live. That trial had the town in a tizzy for a good while. Apparently, it was enough for Rodney Melville, the judge in the case. He's now retired. I was once on a jury in his court (not the MJ trial!!).

 

[rojo]

Here is the Press Conference:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd-UwrWhNf0[/youtube]

So apparently it's true; Michael Jackson will give a series of concerts in London in July. I'll be back to post more info later on.

"Just to add, the tune Thriller is pretty funky, and that's from the 80's. And PYT and Baby Be Mine as well..."

Well, once again, music is such a subjective thing. Definition of "funk" is another potential topic for a thread! In order to stick with Michael's oeuvre, i would say that i find "working day and night" or "don't stop til you get enough are way funkier. I'm much more into the 70's, as you can guess. that's why i have my own definition of funkiness. samle for metal, jazz, etc...

this is one of my favourites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqMTAw8rdtM#

i hope the link works. i can't lauch youtube videos at my working place.

Take care!

oh and thanks for the embedded 1988 video!

Thanks sunwaiter Funky link. :up:

I'm not about to debate degrees of funkiness, and that would indeed belong in a new thread.

At least that would keep him out of Santa Maria, which is where I live. That trial had the town in a tizzy for a good while. Apparently, it was enough for Rodney Melville, the judge in the case. He's now retired. I was once on a jury in his court (not the MJ trial!!).

Not to worry dll927; I highly doubt he'll be back in Santa Maria.

 

[greatcyber]

That was an interesting press conference. Retirement at 50 and he'll make a ton more dough to leave for his kids. Did you see all the people in the audience, including grown men who were crying? He still has adoring fans who love his music. I'd love to be in London for the first concert, but I have to be in Florida at that time.

Will you be going to one of the concerts, Rojo?

 

[greatcyber]

I would love to be at the first concert in London, but I have to be in Florida then. Did you see the grownups in the audience crying...still? No doubt his legend lives on. And he should generate another fortune for his kids. He's only 50 and will be retiring on a "high note" while he still has the juice.

Will you be going to one of his concerts, Rojo?

 

[rojo]

Hi Stephen

Actually, I have another quote from AEG Live, the company that's sponsoring MJ, and this London gig may not be the complete end of things; I guess we'll see. I'll find that quote later and post it.

Oh Lordy, how I'd love to go. At the moment I'm just dreaming. :grin:

No matter if I get to go or not, I'm very happy for MJ.

Edit- Here's the quote:

"Randy Phillips, president and chief executive of AEG Live, told The Times that the ten London concerts would mark the first step of a three-year tour and the release of a new album."

Not 100% sure of the legitimacy of the source, but here's the link to the info; here's hoping it's true-

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article5854735.ece

Here's Michael's new website:

http://www.michaeljacksonlive.com/

THE KING IS BACK, BABY!!!

:banana::banana::banana:

(sorry.)

(Ok, no I'm not. :lol

 

[sunwaiter]

"I'm not about to debate degrees of funkiness, and that would indeed belong in a new thread."

I think there ain't no need to do such a thing, since i believe it's not a matter of degrees, but of one's conception of what is funky. Jimmy Smith did play funky music back in the 50's after all... And at this very moment, my socks are way too funky!


www.myspace.com/olivortex

is where you will hear my own productions.

 

[rojo]

:lol:

Now, can socks really be too funky? I think not. :grin:

I would love it if MJ came out with some fun, funky new tunes. Not holding my breath though. Neo-funk, anyone?

 

[genie1985]

Michael Jackson’classical music

Heal The World
We are the world
You Are Not Alone
Speechless！
Scared Of The Moon
Heal The World！
Man in the Mirror
Stranger in Moscow
Give in to me

Which is your favorite?

 

[ArianePosie]

Michael Jackson is a huge influence on today's music, I was just wondering how different music, especially pop music, would be if Michael Jackson had never entered the music scene.
What do you think

 

[rojo]

Happy Halloween!

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUAV_1jBJB4[/YOUTUBE]

 

[porcelain]

Michael Jackson was a great musician

 

[rojo]

A new album entitled "Michael" will be in stores Dec. 14. It contains previously unreleased material. The new song "Breaking News" will be presented on his website (michaeljackson.com) tomorrow via live stream, for free. A snippet of it is available, with video, right now. The first single will be released later this month.

Mixed feelings about this, but I'm definitely curious.

Edit:

OMG, what a mess...

 

[rojo]

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w-372PI4e0[/YOUTUBE]

:banana: ---> me listening to this song!!! It's Hollywood Tonight, from the new Michael album. THIS is what I've been waiting for. Funky, fun and makes one want to move! Yesssss!!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh.....

Fantastic song leaks I've got a hold of so far:

Blue Gangsta - Been listening to this on repeat. Real trumpets expertly played, smooth, and then angry MJ vocals, really cool harmonies by MJ... OMG

I figured out the piano hook in a couple of minutes, and I'll be showing it to some students. :grin:

Not on album.

Do You Know Where Your Children Are - Also on repeat. Rockin guitar hook, gripping narrative lyrics expressively delivered by the man, powerful sweeping guitar solo.

Not on album.

I ain't gonna comment on the Cascio tracks...

*goes back to boogie-ing to Hollywood Tonight*