XSCAPE EN NUEVA YORK
Última edición:
-
Cambios en el aspecto y funcionamiento del foro. Ver detalles
Xscape: nuevo álbum de MJ - 13 mayo *SÓLO NOTICIAS*
- Iniciador del tema Xtarlight
- Fecha de inicio
Anil
2
Skip Dillard @mixcom 3h
So they took our phones but Michael Jackson's xscape was a nice listen! 2 solid radio singles and plenty for MJ fans to savor!
Skip Dillard @mixcom 3h
8 songs, two solid radio singles and a STRONG effort from #LAReid #Timbaland & #Rodney Jerkins. It's for real!
Skip Dillard @mixcom 2h
Congrats @LA_Reid on #MJXSCAPE & thank U and your staff the hospitality! Album makes me miss MJ more! Great work!
@michaeljackson #xscape Listening Party The King Is Resurrected Shout Out 2 @Timbaland & @LA_Reid 4 Keeping The Legacy Alive ♥
So they took our phones but Michael Jackson's xscape was a nice listen! 2 solid radio singles and plenty for MJ fans to savor!
Skip Dillard @mixcom 3h
8 songs, two solid radio singles and a STRONG effort from #LAReid #Timbaland & #Rodney Jerkins. It's for real!
Skip Dillard @mixcom 2h
Congrats @LA_Reid on #MJXSCAPE & thank U and your staff the hospitality! Album makes me miss MJ more! Great work!
@michaeljackson #xscape Listening Party The King Is Resurrected Shout Out 2 @Timbaland & @LA_Reid 4 Keeping The Legacy Alive ♥
Tomboy
HideOuter Badder ?
Parece que Joseph Vogel estuvo por la audición de Xscape en NYC. A ver si nos cuenta algo. Aquí ha dejado esta foto con Rodney Jerkins:
https://twitter.com/JoeVogel1/status/453829537265369088
https://twitter.com/JoeVogel1/status/453829537265369088
Walt
2
Foto de la audición de Madrid y comentarios varios:
-Imanol Alberdi (subdirector de Cadena100): Un pequeño grupo de privilegiados hemos escuchado hoy #Xscape. #ElReyDelPop sigue vivo. El primer single es BRUTAL!
-M80: Nos sentimos privilegiados, ¡en M80 ya hemos escuchado #XSCAPE de @michaeljackson!
-Mónica Ordóñez (locutora M80): Ayer escuchamos los 8 temas de #XSCAPE. Respeta el espíritu de Michael, os gustará, estoy segura! Cuando se pueda os cuento más
-Javier Lorbada (periodista musical): Ya hemos oído las 8 nuevas canciones de #Xscape, el álbum póstumo de #MichaelJackson gracias a @sonyxperiaes y @SonyMusicSpain. ¡Y molan!!
-Imanol Alberdi (subdirector de Cadena100): Un pequeño grupo de privilegiados hemos escuchado hoy #Xscape. #ElReyDelPop sigue vivo. El primer single es BRUTAL!
-M80: Nos sentimos privilegiados, ¡en M80 ya hemos escuchado #XSCAPE de @michaeljackson!
-Mónica Ordóñez (locutora M80): Ayer escuchamos los 8 temas de #XSCAPE. Respeta el espíritu de Michael, os gustará, estoy segura! Cuando se pueda os cuento más
-Javier Lorbada (periodista musical): Ya hemos oído las 8 nuevas canciones de #Xscape, el álbum póstumo de #MichaelJackson gracias a @sonyxperiaes y @SonyMusicSpain. ¡Y molan!!
XSCAPE has yet to escape! Anything you may be hearing online today is not official to our new Michael Jackson album. Believe us, it's worth the wait and it's coming soon! #MJXSCAPE #HearingIsBelieving
La página oficial de Epic Records nos deja el siguiente mensaje:
#XSCAPE aún no se ha escapado! Cualquier cosa que puedan estar escuchando en internet hoy en día NO es oficial de nuestro nuevo álbum de Michael Jackson. Créanos, vale la pena la espera y será muy pronto
https://www.facebook.com/epicrecords?fref=photo
La página oficial de Epic Records nos deja el siguiente mensaje:
#XSCAPE aún no se ha escapado! Cualquier cosa que puedan estar escuchando en internet hoy en día NO es oficial de nuestro nuevo álbum de Michael Jackson. Créanos, vale la pena la espera y será muy pronto
https://www.facebook.com/epicrecords?fref=photo
Smellyjm
0
SCOTT SEVIOUR @ScottSeviour 1 h
That “New” Michael Jackson Song Isn’t a New Michael Jackson Song Michael Jackson new song XSCAPE: No, the “leak” is not the title track from the forthcoming posthumous album. … via @slate
https://twitter.com/ScottSeviour
Esa "Nueva" canción de Michael Jackson no es una nueva canción de Michael Jackson.
Menos de dos semanas después del anuncio del álbum póstumo de Michael Jackson XSCAPE, la canción que da el título supuestamente se filtró en Internet hoy. Blogs de música, como Prefix, Gigwise, y Pretty Much Amazing fueron de los primeros en publicar la "nueva canción" temprano en la mañana, y sitios como Vulture y BuzzFeed pronto siguieron su ejemplo, con BuzzFeed que calificó “The Best Michael Jackson Song In Forever". Por la tarde, la" fuga "había sido publicada por casi todos las principales salidas que están en el negocio de la publicación de las canciones, incluyendo el Huffington post, la revista Entertainment Weekly, Spin, MTV News, The Guardian, y muchos, muchos más.
Sólo hay un problema: No es una nueva canción, y no es de XSCAPE en absoluto. De hecho, la versión de "XSCAPE" en los titulares de hoy ha existido por años.
Yo había sido avisado de este hecho por un comentarista de Stereogumel, ningún mérito a los "canales fantasmas" -y no pasó mucho tiempo para verificar la afirmación de que ésta canción no era en absoluto nueva.
Mientras que "XSCAPE" es una vieja canción, en el nuevo álbum se establece en función de la producción "contemporized" (actualizada, modernizada) de un grupo de productores encabezado por Timbaland y Rodney Jerkins incluyendo Stargate, y más.
La versión que circula hoy en día, sin embargo, parece ser idéntica a la versión que ha existido por años. He aquí un vídeo de YouTube de 2010 que yo encontré de un imitador de Jackson bailando el track:
Escape Michael Jackson Impersonator - YouTube
Me acerqué a Epic Records y Lauren Ceradini del sello confirmó que la versión que circula "no es de XSCAPE" . De hecho, la versión de "filtrado" suena nada como la versión incluida en el teaser oficial del álbum lanzado a finales de marzo.
Michael Jackson - "XSCAPE" Album Teaser | #MJXSCAPE - YouTube
Es fácil ver cómo una historia como ésta podría extenderse en el ecosistema de los medios de comunicación de la música de hoy, cuando normalmente confiables y respetados publicaciones a menudo citan blogs musicales para noticias sobre las últimas filtraciones.
Como ya describí antes, sólo se necesita una tal publicación recogiendo una historia de una fuente menos fiable -como cuando Variety hizo una historia citando Wikipedia- antes que nadie sigue su ejemplo, citando las Varietys del mundo en lugar de la fuente original.
Estamos todos entusiasmados con la posibilidad de " The Best Michael Jackson Song In Forever " pero, tendremos que esperar un poco más antes de que podemos oírla.
Michael Jackson new song XSCAPE: No, the “leak” is not the title track from the forthcoming posthumous album.
That “New” Michael Jackson Song Isn’t a New Michael Jackson Song Michael Jackson new song XSCAPE: No, the “leak” is not the title track from the forthcoming posthumous album. … via @slate
https://twitter.com/ScottSeviour
Esa "Nueva" canción de Michael Jackson no es una nueva canción de Michael Jackson.
Menos de dos semanas después del anuncio del álbum póstumo de Michael Jackson XSCAPE, la canción que da el título supuestamente se filtró en Internet hoy. Blogs de música, como Prefix, Gigwise, y Pretty Much Amazing fueron de los primeros en publicar la "nueva canción" temprano en la mañana, y sitios como Vulture y BuzzFeed pronto siguieron su ejemplo, con BuzzFeed que calificó “The Best Michael Jackson Song In Forever". Por la tarde, la" fuga "había sido publicada por casi todos las principales salidas que están en el negocio de la publicación de las canciones, incluyendo el Huffington post, la revista Entertainment Weekly, Spin, MTV News, The Guardian, y muchos, muchos más.
Sólo hay un problema: No es una nueva canción, y no es de XSCAPE en absoluto. De hecho, la versión de "XSCAPE" en los titulares de hoy ha existido por años.
Yo había sido avisado de este hecho por un comentarista de Stereogumel, ningún mérito a los "canales fantasmas" -y no pasó mucho tiempo para verificar la afirmación de que ésta canción no era en absoluto nueva.
Mientras que "XSCAPE" es una vieja canción, en el nuevo álbum se establece en función de la producción "contemporized" (actualizada, modernizada) de un grupo de productores encabezado por Timbaland y Rodney Jerkins incluyendo Stargate, y más.
La versión que circula hoy en día, sin embargo, parece ser idéntica a la versión que ha existido por años. He aquí un vídeo de YouTube de 2010 que yo encontré de un imitador de Jackson bailando el track:
Escape Michael Jackson Impersonator - YouTube
Me acerqué a Epic Records y Lauren Ceradini del sello confirmó que la versión que circula "no es de XSCAPE" . De hecho, la versión de "filtrado" suena nada como la versión incluida en el teaser oficial del álbum lanzado a finales de marzo.
Michael Jackson - "XSCAPE" Album Teaser | #MJXSCAPE - YouTube
Es fácil ver cómo una historia como ésta podría extenderse en el ecosistema de los medios de comunicación de la música de hoy, cuando normalmente confiables y respetados publicaciones a menudo citan blogs musicales para noticias sobre las últimas filtraciones.
Como ya describí antes, sólo se necesita una tal publicación recogiendo una historia de una fuente menos fiable -como cuando Variety hizo una historia citando Wikipedia- antes que nadie sigue su ejemplo, citando las Varietys del mundo en lugar de la fuente original.
Estamos todos entusiasmados con la posibilidad de " The Best Michael Jackson Song In Forever " pero, tendremos que esperar un poco más antes de que podemos oírla.
Michael Jackson new song XSCAPE: No, the “leak” is not the title track from the forthcoming posthumous album.
Otro Comercial de Sony Xperia z2 Con "Slave to the Rhythm"
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw058e7sJs0&hl=es-419&guid=&gl=MX&client=mv-google
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw058e7sJs0&hl=es-419&guid=&gl=MX&client=mv-google
TUPAC EN XSCAPE ?
SE DICE QUE EL RAPERO TUPAC PODRIA APARECER EN UN REMIX DEL NUEVO DISCO DE MICHAEL JACKSON el 2 de abril, Mike Phillips saxofonista de "Xscape" público en facebook algo relacionado con MJ y 2Pac algunos aseguran que TUPAC Podría aparecer como Notorious Big en "Unbreakable"
SE DICE QUE EL RAPERO TUPAC PODRIA APARECER EN UN REMIX DEL NUEVO DISCO DE MICHAEL JACKSON el 2 de abril, Mike Phillips saxofonista de "Xscape" público en facebook algo relacionado con MJ y 2Pac algunos aseguran que TUPAC Podría aparecer como Notorious Big en "Unbreakable"
TUPAC EN XSCAPE ?
SE DICE QUE EL RAPERO TUPAC PODRIA APARECER EN UN REMIX DEL NUEVO DISCO DE MICHAEL JACKSON el 2 de abril, Mike Phillips saxofonista de "Xscape" público en facebook algo relacionado con MJ y 2Pac algunos aseguran que TUPAC Podría aparecer como Notorious Big en "Unbreakable"
Also in NY playback LA Reid put the song Xscape remixed with the 2pacs song changes...Maybe is a remix for the album!
Algunos extractos de reviews.
Vibe: En la segunda escucha de Xscape, cuando muchos de los asistentes estaban ya recogiendo sus teléfonos y bolsas del ropero, L.A. Reid puso una versión de Xscape con partes de "Changes" de Tupac Shakur. Lo crean o no, fue épico.
Thefader.com: Entre el público había productores del disco, un miembro de The Roots, Sky Ferreira con Cole de Diiv. Gente de la industria. La idea general es que Xscape es un clásico instantáneo con el toque mágico y eterno de Michael.
También estaba Dr. Freeze, le pregunté "¿Cómo ha sido trabajar en este álbum? ¿Se producen las canciones con viejas grabaciones de la voz de MJ o cómo se hace?". “Mágia. Eso es lo que ocurrió. Mágica. Es todo lo que puedo decir.”
El disco es bastante retro en su mayoría. "Xscape" y "Love Never Felt So Good" tienen elementos disco. Las mejores son de los 90. "Chicago", posiblemente de Dr. Freeze, es New Jack Swing con un poco de Trap, y “Loving You” un éxito seguro si acaba en el disco, tiene un sonido metálico de batería que no se escuchaba en la radio desde el cambio de siglo.
Vibe: En la segunda escucha de Xscape, cuando muchos de los asistentes estaban ya recogiendo sus teléfonos y bolsas del ropero, L.A. Reid puso una versión de Xscape con partes de "Changes" de Tupac Shakur. Lo crean o no, fue épico.
Thefader.com: Entre el público había productores del disco, un miembro de The Roots, Sky Ferreira con Cole de Diiv. Gente de la industria. La idea general es que Xscape es un clásico instantáneo con el toque mágico y eterno de Michael.
También estaba Dr. Freeze, le pregunté "¿Cómo ha sido trabajar en este álbum? ¿Se producen las canciones con viejas grabaciones de la voz de MJ o cómo se hace?". “Mágia. Eso es lo que ocurrió. Mágica. Es todo lo que puedo decir.”
El disco es bastante retro en su mayoría. "Xscape" y "Love Never Felt So Good" tienen elementos disco. Las mejores son de los 90. "Chicago", posiblemente de Dr. Freeze, es New Jack Swing con un poco de Trap, y “Loving You” un éxito seguro si acaba en el disco, tiene un sonido metálico de batería que no se escuchaba en la radio desde el cambio de siglo.
Cuando aparezca Xscape, habrá mucho trabajo de MilkBoy Studio en sus canciones. El co-fundador de M-Boy, Tommy Joynerv ha revelado que quién propietario del Studio, Larry Gold, hizo las cuerdas de Xscape con los productores Rodney Jerkins, J-Roc y Timbaland tras la mesa (y Jeff Chestek como ingeniero). “Asistí en algunas de las sesiones y aluciné,” dijo Joyner. “La voz venía de grabaciones de toda la carrera de MJ, algo de los 70, y mucho Michael vintage. Va a sonar mucho durante todo el verano.”
[citypaper.net]
[citypaper.net]
DAMIENS SHIELDS "TUPAC NO ESTARA EN XSCAPE"
Speculation began circulating the internet yesterday that rap legend Tupac Shakur would make a surprise posthumous appearance on the title track of the new Michael Jackson album ‘XSCAPE’.
After attending the exclusive VIP listening session hosted by Epic Records in NYC on April 8, VIBE Magazine Music Editor John Kennedy published an article detailing some fun facts he learned at the event. One of those facts was that L.A. Reid had revealed an alternate version of the song “Xscape” featuring a rap verse from Tupac.
Click here to check out Kennedy’s short but sweet VIBE article – one of the better pieces on ‘XSCAPE’ that I’ve read to date.
“On the second playback of Xscape, after many of the attendees were already retrieving phones and bags from coat check, L.A. Reid unearthed a version of the title track with vocals from Tupac Shakur’s Changes,” reports Kennedy in the article. “And believe it or not, it was epic.”
This sparked widespread discussion and debate online, particularly on Jackson fan sites, regarding the pros and cons of the posthumously-crafted collaboration.
I reached out to Mr. Kennedy today for clarification regarding the track, asking him whether or not he knew if there were plans to include it on the album.
“According to Epic’s PR, Pac’s verse will not appear on ‘Xscape’,” he told me. “No word on whether it’ll ever come out.”
*Perdon por no traducir
Tupac will not feature on new Michael Jackson album ‘XSCAPE’ » DamienShields.com
Speculation began circulating the internet yesterday that rap legend Tupac Shakur would make a surprise posthumous appearance on the title track of the new Michael Jackson album ‘XSCAPE’.
After attending the exclusive VIP listening session hosted by Epic Records in NYC on April 8, VIBE Magazine Music Editor John Kennedy published an article detailing some fun facts he learned at the event. One of those facts was that L.A. Reid had revealed an alternate version of the song “Xscape” featuring a rap verse from Tupac.
Click here to check out Kennedy’s short but sweet VIBE article – one of the better pieces on ‘XSCAPE’ that I’ve read to date.
“On the second playback of Xscape, after many of the attendees were already retrieving phones and bags from coat check, L.A. Reid unearthed a version of the title track with vocals from Tupac Shakur’s Changes,” reports Kennedy in the article. “And believe it or not, it was epic.”
This sparked widespread discussion and debate online, particularly on Jackson fan sites, regarding the pros and cons of the posthumously-crafted collaboration.
I reached out to Mr. Kennedy today for clarification regarding the track, asking him whether or not he knew if there were plans to include it on the album.
“According to Epic’s PR, Pac’s verse will not appear on ‘Xscape’,” he told me. “No word on whether it’ll ever come out.”
*Perdon por no traducir
Tupac will not feature on new Michael Jackson album ‘XSCAPE’ » DamienShields.com
MJ BEATS Confirma Que EL Contenido Del DVD Del XSCAPE ES :
*VIDEO DEL PRIMER SENCILLO
*DETRAS DEL DISCO (ENTREVISTAS A LOS PRODUCTORES Y MAS... DEL DISCO)
*VIDEO DEL PRIMER SENCILLO
*DETRAS DEL DISCO (ENTREVISTAS A LOS PRODUCTORES Y MAS... DEL DISCO)
Kapital
2
Un grupo de clubs de fans, entre los que está.. me figuró el MJHIDEOUT, estuvieron con Branca en el Studio A (Estados Unidos) oyendo el disco:
EXCLUSIVE : LMJ listening to XSCAPE with the MJ Estate in Los Angeles | LMJ
Estos fueron los tracks puestos:
EXCLUSIVE : LMJ listening to XSCAPE with the MJ Estate in Los Angeles | LMJ
Estos fueron los tracks puestos:
Última edición:
As an administrator and sometime contributor to MJ Truth Now posts, I want to share my recent experience…a listening session for the much anticipated Sony/Estate album release, “Xscape.”
It was exciting to be invited to this event and to share it with other fans who traveled from Spain, Germany, Japan, UK and the Netherlands. I must say the surprise of the invite stopped me a bit cold…it wasn’t expected, but oh, so appreciated. We gathered in the studio where “We Are The World” was recorded and we immediately attempted to determine exactly where Michael stood during that historic recording. LA Reid was to be our guide through the music and he offered a few remarks beforehand. He spoke about meeting with Michael early in 2009 and about Michael’s desire to work with him on new music. He talked about his experiences with Michael as a father and it was very obvious how much affection and respect he feels for him. LA Reid really liked Michael and emphatically states that “he is innocent.”
He told us that his journey through the master recordings brought focus to his vision of cohesiveness for the album and his track choices reflect that. LA explained that he chose selections with the caveat that Michael sang the full song, with background, more than once….that it informed him that Michael had deep interest in the song and dedicated much time and energy to it. My impression was of a man excited and honored to be gifted with the opportunity to finally fulfill his own, and Michael’s, stated desire to create something new, special and exciting for the fans and the world.
We listened to the album twice and it was priceless to see everyone present dancing and loving the music. Michael’s voice is front and center throughout and the music compliments and supports that wonderful, unique, emotive voice. I have my favorites, as did everyone, and I can’t wait to hear them again. To be honest, I am not particularly fond of most remixes but these offerings have changed my mind. They are that good.
The next day we found ourselves at Sony in Los Angeles and our input was requested regarding the album, as well as, questions, comments and concerns. Fan desires are taken to heart, as well as, suggestions for promotion on a global scale. We were asked to pick one or two tracks that we particularly favored and our consensus matched the previously selected first single. I think anyone excited for this release will agree that this single is awesome and so very Michael.
The promotion planned will bring surprises and Sony is going all out on this part of the project. Sony President, Sylvia Rhone, was present, as well as, John Branca and Karen Langford. I will say that there is a solid commitment to do this right and we can expect world-wide promotion…big time!
I read a review recently that mentioned how this music holds the integrity and spirit of the original tracks as Michael left them. I found this to be most definitely the case and freely suggest the reader be prepared for an excursion into Michael’s music that is lovingly and respectfully presented by dedicated supporters of the man we all miss so much.
Enjoy! http://mjtruthnow1.wordpress.com/201...n-los-angeles/
It was exciting to be invited to this event and to share it with other fans who traveled from Spain, Germany, Japan, UK and the Netherlands. I must say the surprise of the invite stopped me a bit cold…it wasn’t expected, but oh, so appreciated. We gathered in the studio where “We Are The World” was recorded and we immediately attempted to determine exactly where Michael stood during that historic recording. LA Reid was to be our guide through the music and he offered a few remarks beforehand. He spoke about meeting with Michael early in 2009 and about Michael’s desire to work with him on new music. He talked about his experiences with Michael as a father and it was very obvious how much affection and respect he feels for him. LA Reid really liked Michael and emphatically states that “he is innocent.”
He told us that his journey through the master recordings brought focus to his vision of cohesiveness for the album and his track choices reflect that. LA explained that he chose selections with the caveat that Michael sang the full song, with background, more than once….that it informed him that Michael had deep interest in the song and dedicated much time and energy to it. My impression was of a man excited and honored to be gifted with the opportunity to finally fulfill his own, and Michael’s, stated desire to create something new, special and exciting for the fans and the world.
We listened to the album twice and it was priceless to see everyone present dancing and loving the music. Michael’s voice is front and center throughout and the music compliments and supports that wonderful, unique, emotive voice. I have my favorites, as did everyone, and I can’t wait to hear them again. To be honest, I am not particularly fond of most remixes but these offerings have changed my mind. They are that good.
The next day we found ourselves at Sony in Los Angeles and our input was requested regarding the album, as well as, questions, comments and concerns. Fan desires are taken to heart, as well as, suggestions for promotion on a global scale. We were asked to pick one or two tracks that we particularly favored and our consensus matched the previously selected first single. I think anyone excited for this release will agree that this single is awesome and so very Michael.
The promotion planned will bring surprises and Sony is going all out on this part of the project. Sony President, Sylvia Rhone, was present, as well as, John Branca and Karen Langford. I will say that there is a solid commitment to do this right and we can expect world-wide promotion…big time!
I read a review recently that mentioned how this music holds the integrity and spirit of the original tracks as Michael left them. I found this to be most definitely the case and freely suggest the reader be prepared for an excursion into Michael’s music that is lovingly and respectfully presented by dedicated supporters of the man we all miss so much.
Enjoy! http://mjtruthnow1.wordpress.com/201...n-los-angeles/
MJWN’s Matt Blank has listened to the ‘Xscape’ album, and there’s a lot of excitement he wants to share with you:
The experience I had on Thursday was like no other. Myself, along with around 10 other fans who represent fantastic Fan Clubs all over the world, were invited to LA in California by the Estate of Michael Jackson and Epic Records. We all attended somewhat blindly, without any knowledge of what we were going for. However, with the new album ‘Xscape’ already announced, it was a fairly safe bet that we were going to get a chance to listen to the album. Excitement was running through all of us as we met that morning, though it reached a new level when our car arrived at the Jim Henson Recording Studios.
This studio used to be known as the A&M Studios and it was where Michael co-wrote ‘We Are The World’ and recorded it with many other high profile artists. There wasn’t a more fitting location to listen to Michael’s voice again than in that room. Little has changed to the studio in nearly 30 years. With the wooden floor and ceiling, it was instantly recognisable from what we’ve seen in the video of the hit charity single of 1985.
As I looked around, reflecting on the history that was made in the room, we sat down in a semi-circle and John Branca, co-executor of Michael’s Estate, greeted us all and explained why we were there. Then L.A. Reid, Chairman of Epic Records and Executive Producer of the ‘Xscape’ album walked in. He was ready to personally play us the eight new tracks on the album. He explained that in line with his style of production work, the eight tracks selected are the best tracks he could have found in the vault of Michael’s archives. He said he disregarded any recordings that didn’t have full vocals, noting that if Michael recorded a whole song (compared to just a chorus for example) then it meant that Michael liked it. And true to form this is something we can see as we look back on Michael’s career. John Branca pointed out that ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin” was originally recorded for ‘Off The Wall’ but used three years later on ‘Thriller’. ‘Earth Song’ and ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ was originally recorded for ‘Dangerous’, but eventually used four years later on ‘HIStory’. The songs left over, recorded in full, aren’t finished articles. But nor are they necessarily songs Michael had disregarded and thrown into the trash. Also interestingly, Reid told us later on that he was unaware that six out of the eight tracks had previously been leaked, and that the song list had already been chosen when this information was brought to his attention.
Before hitting play, Reid delighted us with stories from his past; the moment he met Michael, the moment he had an official meeting with Michael, and other stories including touching moments he witnessed between Michael and his children. The stories spanned two decades, as Michael and Reid grew close and desired to work together. Unfortunately this was never meant to be during Michael’s lifetime, nevertheless Reid’s appreciation, love and respect for Michael is evident.
My original intention was to review each song and scribble down notes to report what each track sounded like. However, with every song that passed, my pen was used less and less. As the album continued, we were getting up, starting to dance, move, feel the music and experience Michael in a new way. I stared around the historic ‘We Are The World’ room, with L.A. Reid jumping around to the grooves, John Branca and the rest of the Estate team dancing and Michael’s vocals ringing through my ears, and writing notes on every song was not what I wanted to do. It wasn’t a place to write. It was a place to listen. The music dictated this more than being a conscious decision. I was overwhelmed by the music and soon enough you will find out why when it’s released. It’s not for me to ruin that experience and surprise for you. So instead, let me give you the quickest of overviews:
Tracklisting:
Love Never Felt So Good
Chicago
Lovin’ You
A Place With No Name
Slave To The Rhythm
Do You Know Where Your Children Are
Blue Gangsta
Xscape
Overview:
Each song could be a dance floor filler. They all have very strong beats that rumble through your body. The opening song put an immediate smile on my face and raised the hair on my arms. With powerful vocals delivered by Michael throughout, his passion, his anger and his love is constantly there.
The album was played twice back-to-back. Smiles all around, the excitement was so different to anything I’ve experienced before. Branca would go and talk to different people in the room. He said to me “this will fill dance floors across the world”. And it just might!
The next month will prove to have lots of surprises for the fans and public alike. I’m not going to tell you what they are, but what I will say is that as I walked out of the studio, I was left with the knowledge that Michael’s legacy is in great hands. Michael worked harder than any other artist throughout his career. He would want that legacy continued. Creating the record breaking Cirque Du Soleil tour, releasing a movie, producing a video game among other things such as anniversary albums and DVD releases, is just part of what the Estate have done to help further and retain Michael’s legacy. Bringing together producers to release unheard material; producers that knew Michael or worked with Michael or it was a known fact that Michael admired, is just right. The album feels contemporary in every way and it’s thrilling to hear Michael again. You think you’ve heard some of these songs before…but you haven’t. Not like this!
It is a delicate situation, but the Estate have continued Michael’s legacy with dignity and introduced millions of new people to Michael’s unique talents.
Long may it continue.
Xscape – An Album Listening Like No Other | Michael Jackson World Network
The experience I had on Thursday was like no other. Myself, along with around 10 other fans who represent fantastic Fan Clubs all over the world, were invited to LA in California by the Estate of Michael Jackson and Epic Records. We all attended somewhat blindly, without any knowledge of what we were going for. However, with the new album ‘Xscape’ already announced, it was a fairly safe bet that we were going to get a chance to listen to the album. Excitement was running through all of us as we met that morning, though it reached a new level when our car arrived at the Jim Henson Recording Studios.
This studio used to be known as the A&M Studios and it was where Michael co-wrote ‘We Are The World’ and recorded it with many other high profile artists. There wasn’t a more fitting location to listen to Michael’s voice again than in that room. Little has changed to the studio in nearly 30 years. With the wooden floor and ceiling, it was instantly recognisable from what we’ve seen in the video of the hit charity single of 1985.
As I looked around, reflecting on the history that was made in the room, we sat down in a semi-circle and John Branca, co-executor of Michael’s Estate, greeted us all and explained why we were there. Then L.A. Reid, Chairman of Epic Records and Executive Producer of the ‘Xscape’ album walked in. He was ready to personally play us the eight new tracks on the album. He explained that in line with his style of production work, the eight tracks selected are the best tracks he could have found in the vault of Michael’s archives. He said he disregarded any recordings that didn’t have full vocals, noting that if Michael recorded a whole song (compared to just a chorus for example) then it meant that Michael liked it. And true to form this is something we can see as we look back on Michael’s career. John Branca pointed out that ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin” was originally recorded for ‘Off The Wall’ but used three years later on ‘Thriller’. ‘Earth Song’ and ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ was originally recorded for ‘Dangerous’, but eventually used four years later on ‘HIStory’. The songs left over, recorded in full, aren’t finished articles. But nor are they necessarily songs Michael had disregarded and thrown into the trash. Also interestingly, Reid told us later on that he was unaware that six out of the eight tracks had previously been leaked, and that the song list had already been chosen when this information was brought to his attention.
Before hitting play, Reid delighted us with stories from his past; the moment he met Michael, the moment he had an official meeting with Michael, and other stories including touching moments he witnessed between Michael and his children. The stories spanned two decades, as Michael and Reid grew close and desired to work together. Unfortunately this was never meant to be during Michael’s lifetime, nevertheless Reid’s appreciation, love and respect for Michael is evident.
My original intention was to review each song and scribble down notes to report what each track sounded like. However, with every song that passed, my pen was used less and less. As the album continued, we were getting up, starting to dance, move, feel the music and experience Michael in a new way. I stared around the historic ‘We Are The World’ room, with L.A. Reid jumping around to the grooves, John Branca and the rest of the Estate team dancing and Michael’s vocals ringing through my ears, and writing notes on every song was not what I wanted to do. It wasn’t a place to write. It was a place to listen. The music dictated this more than being a conscious decision. I was overwhelmed by the music and soon enough you will find out why when it’s released. It’s not for me to ruin that experience and surprise for you. So instead, let me give you the quickest of overviews:
Tracklisting:
Love Never Felt So Good
Chicago
Lovin’ You
A Place With No Name
Slave To The Rhythm
Do You Know Where Your Children Are
Blue Gangsta
Xscape
Overview:
Each song could be a dance floor filler. They all have very strong beats that rumble through your body. The opening song put an immediate smile on my face and raised the hair on my arms. With powerful vocals delivered by Michael throughout, his passion, his anger and his love is constantly there.
The album was played twice back-to-back. Smiles all around, the excitement was so different to anything I’ve experienced before. Branca would go and talk to different people in the room. He said to me “this will fill dance floors across the world”. And it just might!
The next month will prove to have lots of surprises for the fans and public alike. I’m not going to tell you what they are, but what I will say is that as I walked out of the studio, I was left with the knowledge that Michael’s legacy is in great hands. Michael worked harder than any other artist throughout his career. He would want that legacy continued. Creating the record breaking Cirque Du Soleil tour, releasing a movie, producing a video game among other things such as anniversary albums and DVD releases, is just part of what the Estate have done to help further and retain Michael’s legacy. Bringing together producers to release unheard material; producers that knew Michael or worked with Michael or it was a known fact that Michael admired, is just right. The album feels contemporary in every way and it’s thrilling to hear Michael again. You think you’ve heard some of these songs before…but you haven’t. Not like this!
It is a delicate situation, but the Estate have continued Michael’s legacy with dignity and introduced millions of new people to Michael’s unique talents.
Long may it continue.
Xscape – An Album Listening Like No Other | Michael Jackson World Network
