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Post by ManicKangaroo on Sept 23, 2009 22:20:10 GMT 1
The new single from Michael Jackson, entitled This Is It, will be released on October 12th, followed by a 2-disc album of the same name on October 27th. The album release will coincide with the worldwide premiere of the film documenting the King of Pop's preparation for his comeback show - both the film and the show are also called This Is It.
“This song only defines, once again, what the world already knows - that Michael is one of God's greatest gifts,“ said John McClain, co-producer of the album and co-executor of his estate.
The firsc disc will feature the original album masters of Michael's greatest hits arranged in the same order as they appear in the film, ending with two versions of the never-released This Is It. And, of course, the new single features backing vocals by the Jackson brothers.
Disc two offers unreleased versions of his classic tracks, including a spoken word poem from Michael entitled Planet Earth. It also includes a 36-page commemorative booklet with exclusive pictures of his last rehearsal.
Obviously thst's the US album release dates but I assume the UK will get it on October 26th
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Post by Al on Sept 23, 2009 22:24:44 GMT 1
RIP and all but i hope he doesn't steal Alexandra's well deserved #1 to be.
Might put the album on my list for Santa though.
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Post by Paddy on Sept 23, 2009 22:34:05 GMT 1
Since when has Physical CD's been released on a Sunday? 11th oct is a Sunday, so 12th october sounds like the UK release date!
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Sept 23, 2009 22:47:16 GMT 1
Oh yeah the 12th is, but the 27th is the US date for the album
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Post by Jordan on Sept 24, 2009 9:47:22 GMT 1
Hope he doesn't snatch the #1 from Alexandra  |
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Post by Mart!n on Sept 24, 2009 10:43:30 GMT 1
Sony Music’s fourth quarter schedule has been given a spectacular boost with the announcement of a new Michael Jackson album, including a brand new song.
The two-disc album, entitled This Is It, ties in with the forthcoming film of the same name, released by Sony Pictures on October 28.
The album, featuring “the music that inspired” the film, is released internationally on October 26 to coincide. A new single, also entitled This Is It, will be released on October 12.
Disc one of the album will feature original versions of some of Jackson’s biggest hits, arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. It ends with two versions of This Is It, which features backing vocals by Michael’s brothers, The Jacksons.
Disc two features previously unreleased versions of some of the artist’s hits, as well as a previously-unheard spoken word poem, Planet Earth.
The album includes a 36-page, commemorative booklet featuring photos of Jackson from his last rehearsal.
Source: MW
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Post by aeroco on Sept 24, 2009 16:18:08 GMT 1
Smells like a blatant cash in but interested in hearing the single.
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Post by S1m on Sept 24, 2009 20:57:39 GMT 1
What a cheeky way to market an album, based around one new song! I guess they're saving the other stuff he recorded for a future album proper?
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Post by Robin on Sept 25, 2009 10:34:46 GMT 1
I hope they let him lie, and don't consistently try to rehash his material like 2 Pac
Still, i'm quite excited about hearing this
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Post by kurtvile on Sept 29, 2009 8:48:32 GMT 1
Oh this is gonna make the Tupac situaiton look like a few unautorised leaks. Jackson will be getting 'new' re-released,' 're-mixed,' 'unmixed,' and re-issued for YEARS. Singstar will be out before Spring (Before Xmas if they can get the licencing done), and there'll be Wii games, ringtones, doorbell chimes, you name it.
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Post by cetinkayaus on Oct 1, 2009 10:57:52 GMT 1
michael wasnt like sony .
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Post by Tom on Oct 3, 2009 10:56:57 GMT 1
Will prob get both, im guessing the chances of getting the single on CD are remote though (assuming it's being physically released?) given that i don't know anywhere locally that sells CD singles anymore... HMV may do but i haven't been able to find them (in either of the 2 nearest) for ages to the point that i don't bother looking now!
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Post by Chris on Oct 3, 2009 17:34:00 GMT 1
According to someone on Buzzjack it will be a CD single too.
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 4, 2009 8:20:47 GMT 1
According to someone on Buzzjack it will be a CD single too. Who? and can you link to an official source please? |
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Post by Ramz on Oct 5, 2009 23:12:22 GMT 1
Looks like a shoe in for #1 sadly.
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 10, 2009 3:09:31 GMT 1
THIS IS IT – COMPLETE TRACKLISTING
Disc 01
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Jam
They Don’t Care About Us
Human Nature
Smooth Criminal
The Way You Make Me Feel
Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
Thriller
Beat It
Black Or White
Earth Song
Billie Jean
Man In The Mirror
This Is It
This Is It (Orchestra Version)
Disc 02
She’s Out Of My Life (Demo)
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Demo)
Beat It (Demo)
Planet Earth (Poem)
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Post by Shireblogger on Oct 10, 2009 6:41:29 GMT 1
THIS IS IT – COMPLETE TRACKLISTING Disc 01 Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ Jam They Don’t Care About Us Human Nature Smooth Criminal The Way You Make Me Feel Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) I Just Can’t Stop Loving You Thriller Beat It Black Or White Earth Song Billie Jean Man In The Mirror This Is It This Is It (Orchestra Version) Disc 02 She’s Out Of My Life (Demo) Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Demo) Beat It (Demo) Planet Earth (Poem) Is That It ? Why would anybody buy this album ? I can see the single doing well, but do that many people really want MJ demos ? |
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 10, 2009 11:40:31 GMT 1
There is NO single
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Post by Shireblogger on Oct 10, 2009 16:54:41 GMT 1
OK, for the pedants amongst us, I should have said, "I can see the downloaded title track doing well in the singles chart".
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 10, 2009 23:25:37 GMT 1
Not if its sold as "album only"
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