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Earth Song: Inside Michael Jackson's Magnum Opus

Author : Joseph Vogel
Publisher : Blakevision Books
ISBN 13 : 9780981650678
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Earth Song: Inside Michael Jackson's Magnum Opus written by Joseph Vogel and published by Blakevision Books. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! Released in 1995, Michael Jackson s "Earth Song" was in many ways anachronistic. In both theme and sound, it was like nothing else on the radio. It defied the cynicism and apathy of Generation X. It challenged the aesthetic expectations for a pop song or even a protest song, fusing blues, opera, rock and gospel. It demanded conscience in an era of corporate greed, genocide and environmental indifference. A massive hit around the world (reaching #1 in over fifteen countries), it wasn t even offered as a single in the United States. Yet nearly eighteen years later, this six-and-a-half minute lamentation stands as one of Jackson s greatest artistic achievements. In this groundbreaking monograph, author Joseph Vogel -- who filmmaker Spike Lee praised as having "brilliantly cracked the DNA" of Jackson's work -- details the song s evolution from its inception in Vienna in 1988, to never-before-heard stories from the recording studio, to its controversial release and reception, to Jackson s final live performance in Munich in 1999. Based on original research, including interviews with the song s key participants, Earth Song: Inside Michael Jackson s Magnum Opus offers a fascinating reassessment of this timeless work of art.

The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson

Author : Elizabeth Amisu
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440838658
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson written by Elizabeth Amisu and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential companion to Michael Jackson's music, films, and books, this work offers 21 original, academic essays on all things Jackson-from film, music, and dance to fashion, culture, and literature. Going well beyond the average celebrity biography, this comprehensive book looks at why Jackson is regarded as one of the most important musicians of our time, offering insights into every facet of his art, life, and artistic afterlife. It looks at the methods by which his work was created, presented, received, and appropriated; discusses Jackson's varied personas along with his public and private appearances, albums, conceptual art, short films, and dance; and considers his use of costume, makeup, and reinvention. To help readers understand the phenomenon that was-and is-Michael Jackson, the book focuses on Jackson's historical context through an analysis of his films, songs, and books, examining him as an artist and shedding light on the political and ideological debates that surrounded him. Not shying away from the controversial aspects of Jackson's life and legacy, it also tackles questions of sexuality and racism, gender, and class, comparing Jackson to artists ranging from J. S. Bach to Andy Warhol. Through its examination of Jackson's entire catalog, the work connects all the aspects of his art and life to exemplify-and explain-the performer's unparalleled influence in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Man in the Music

Author : Joseph Vogel
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0525566589
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book Man in the Music written by Joseph Vogel and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For half a century, Michael Jackson’s music has been an indelible part of our cultural consciousness. Landmark albums such as Off the Wall and Thriller shattered records, broke racial barriers, amassed awards, and set a new standard for popular music. While his songs continue to be played in nearly every corner of the world, however, they have rarely been given serious critical attention. The first book dedicated solely to exploring his creative work, Man in the Music guides us through an unparalleled analysis of Jackson’s recordings, album by album, from his trailblazing work with Quincy Jones to his later collaborations with Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Rodney Jerkins. Drawing on rare archival material and on dozens of original interviews with the collaborators, engineers, producers, and songwriters who helped bring the artist’s music into the world, Jackson expert and acclaimed cultural critic Joseph Vogel reveals the inspirations, demos, studio sessions, technological advances, setbacks and breakthroughs, failures and triumphs, that gave rise to an immortal body of work.

Earth Song

Author : Joseph Vogel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781976106477
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Earth Song written by Joseph Vogel and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Released in 1995, Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" was unlike anything heard before in popular music. Protest songs had long been part of the heritage of rock - but not like this. "Earth Song's" vision was more panoramic, its roots more primal. Its unusual fusion of blues, opera, rock, and gospel resembled nothing on the radio. A massive hit globally, it wasn't even offered as a single in the United States. Most critics didn't know what to make of it. Yet decades later, it stands as one of Jackson's greatest artistic achievements. In this groundbreaking book, Joseph Vogel traces the song's evolution, from its inception in Vienna in 1988, to its long gestation in the recording studio, to Jackson's final rehearsal in 2009. Situating the song within the historical context of the Reagan, Bush and Clinton eras, the book also explores the artist's broader humanitarian efforts, from his participation in USA for Africa to his Heal the World Foundation. Based on original research, including interviews with the song's key participants, Earth Song: Michael Jackson and the Art of Compassion offers a necessary reassessment of this powerful anthem and Jackson's audacious efforts to change the world.

Featuring Michael Jackson

Author : Joseph Vogel
Publisher : Blakevision Books
ISBN 13 : 9780981650685
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Featuring Michael Jackson written by Joseph Vogel and published by Blakevision Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this slim new collection, critically-acclaimed author and journalist Joseph Vogel (Man in the Music) gathers together some of his most informative and provocative pieces on the late King of Pop. Featuring ten articles and a previously unpublished bonus chapter, this fascinating mosaic explores a wide range of subject matter: from the impact of race on Jackson's career, to the ways he challenged and expanded the definition of "pop," to behind-the-scenes histories of his songs. Based on original research and personal interviews with the singer's close collaborators, Featuring Michael Jackson is a book no fan or music history buff will want to be without.

Thriller

Author : Nelson George
Publisher : Da Capo Press, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 0306818787
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Thriller written by Nelson George and published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From legendary hip-hop and R&B journalist Nelson George, the definitive chronicle of the bestselling album of all time

Michael Jackson FAQ

Author : Kit O'Toole
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1495045994
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Michael Jackson FAQ written by Kit O'Toole and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Jackson may be the King of Pop, but his influence extends much further. From his childhood years with the Jackson 5 through his astonishing solo career, he consistently broke sales records, pioneered the modern music video, and infused dance into rock and pop. While his life story has been well chronicled, Michael Jackson FAQ explores the stories behind his achievements. Did he play any instruments? How much of his own music did he compose? Who were his greatest influences in both music and dance? His art is his legacy, and Michael Jackson FAQ takes an in-depth look at Jackson's work with the Jackson 5 and the Jacksons in addition to his solo catalog. Learn why current artists such as Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and countless boy bands still emulate his sound, look, and showmanship. Questions are tackled – such as whether Off the Wall or Thriller better stands the test of time. From his childhood in Gary, Indiana, through the posthumous albums, this book covers lesser-known but important stories such as how Jackson influenced disco and hip-hop, how his singing style transitioned from childhood to adulthood, and how he learned to moonwalk.

Michael Jackson's Dangerous

Author : Susan Fast
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1623566312
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Michael Jackson's Dangerous written by Susan Fast and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FC -- Title Page -- Copyritght -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Telling Stories about Michael Jackson -- Noise -- Desire -- Utopia -- Soul -- Coda: Dangerous -- Notes

Michael Jackson and the Blackface Mask

Author : Dr Harriet J Manning
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1472402367
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (724 download)

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Download or read book Michael Jackson and the Blackface Mask written by Dr Harriet J Manning and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-08-31 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blackface minstrelsy, the nineteenth-century performance practice in which ideas and images of blackness were constructed and theatricalized by and for whites, continues to permeate contemporary popular music and its audience. Harriet J. Manning argues that this legacy is nowhere more evident than with Michael Jackson in whom minstrelsy’s gestures and tropes are embedded. During the nineteenth century, blackface minstrelsy held together a multitude of meanings and when black entertainers took to the stage this complexity was compounded: minstrelsy became an arena in which black stereotypes were at once enforced and critiqued. This body of contradiction behind the blackface mask provides an effective approach to try and understand Jackson, a cultural figure about whom more questions than answers have been generated. Symbolized by his own whiteface mask, Jackson was at once ‘raced’ and raceless and this ambiguity allowed him to serve a whole host of others’ needs - a function of the mask that has run long and deep through its tortuous history. Indeed, Manning argues that minstrelsy’s assumptions and uses have been fundamental to the troubles and controversies with which Jackson was beset.

Otherness and Power: Michael Jackson and His Media Critics

Author : Susan Woodward
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0578138026
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (781 download)

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Download or read book Otherness and Power: Michael Jackson and His Media Critics written by Susan Woodward and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Otherness and Power: Michael Jackson and His Media Critics is an innovative study of the cultural impact of Michael Jackson. Jackson had millions of ardent fans around the world, but from the early days of his adult career many in the media mocked and reviled him. How did such divergent attitudes come about? This book examines the origins and psychological underpinnings of the media's hostility by closely analyzing some of the most harshly critical writings about Jackson. While racism and discomfort with Jackson's "otherness" have previously been recognized as the elements that fueled media criticisms, Susan Woodward reveals another important factor: the perception that Jackson was extraordinarily powerful, in ways that went beyond celebrity and wealth. Through research and careful analysis, Woodward explores the ways in which Jackson's power was seen, the largely unconscious response to his power, the functions of the media's criticisms and the origins of the perceptions of Jackson's power.

The American Dream

Author : Jim Cullen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0195173252
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book The American Dream written by Jim Cullen and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cullen particularly focuses on the founding fathers and the Declaration of Independence ("the charter of the American Dream"); Abraham Lincoln, with his rise from log cabin to White House and his dream for a unified nation; and Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of racial equality. Our contemporary version of the American Dream seems rather debased in Cullen's eyes-built on the cult of Hollywood and its outlandish dreams of overnight fame and fortune.

Marine Physiology Down East: The Story of the Mt. Desert Island Biological Laboratory

Author : David H. Evans
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493929607
Total Pages : 1108 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Marine Physiology Down East: The Story of the Mt. Desert Island Biological Laboratory written by David H. Evans and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 1108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers a comprehensive history of the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL), one of the major marine laboratories in the United States and a leader in using marine organisms to study fundamental physiological concepts. Beginning with its founding as the Harpswell Laboratory of Tufts University in 1898, David H. Evans follows its evolution from a teaching facility to a research center for distinguished renal and epithelial physiologists. He also describes how it became the site of major advances in cytokinesis, regeneration, cardiac and vascular physiology, hepatic physiology, endocrinology and toxicology, as well as studies of the comparative physiology of marine organisms. Fundamental physiological concepts in the context of the discoveries made at the MDIBL are explained and the social and administrative history of this renowned facility is described.

Keep Moving

Author : Armond White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780984215904
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book Keep Moving written by Armond White and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

In the Studio with Michael Jackson

Author : Bruce Swedien
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781423464952
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book In the Studio with Michael Jackson written by Bruce Swedien and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2009 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the author's career as an award-winning recording engineer and highlights his work with Michael Jackson on his most influential albums.

Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archeological Society

Author : Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archeological Society written by Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of members included in each volume except v. 1.

Moonwalker

Author : Michael Jackson
Publisher : Arrow
ISBN 13 : 9780434370436
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Moonwalker written by Michael Jackson and published by Arrow. This book was released on 1988 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The King of Style

Author : Michael Bush
Publisher : Insight Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781608871513
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book The King of Style written by Michael Bush and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson is a fascinating look at the intersection of music and fashion, as well as an homage to Michael Jackson’s brilliant fusing of costume, personality, and performance to create his iconic image. Through his music, dance, and fashion, Michael Jackson created a mystique that was unique to him and recognized as such throughout the world. For five decades he mesmerized audiences—and for twenty-five of those years Michael Bush was there as Jackson’s designer, stylist, and friend, accompanying the King of Pop on his journey to becoming the King of Style. While paying homage to the original Billie Jean, Beat It, and Thriller looks that put Jackson on the fashion map, The King of Style also traces their evolution over several decades. Jackson’s penchant for the military silhouette is explored in detail, along with the trade secrets behind the sequined glove and the fencing uniform that he, Michael Bush, and Dennis Tompkins reinvented to make stage magic. It was Bush who dressed Jackson for the final time, before he was buried. Dozens of garments were left unfinished by his shocking death. The legacy of Michael Jackson lives on. An artist like none other, he transformed everything he touched—from the fabric of his clothes to his legions of fans around the world.