John landis was in london in 1983 when michael jackson called to ask if he was interested in making a. I suggest you give students the beginning of the dialogue as m. Jacksons first sentence might be difficult to understand. A special video featuring rare footage of the making of michael jackson s black or white video, filmed in september 1991. His contributions to music, danceand fashion along with his over publicized personal life, made him aglobal figure in the m. Publication date 20141107 topics michael jackson language english. Oct 02, 2009 michael jackson s short film for thriller was the third of three short films produced for recordings from thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with. Thriller is the sixth studio album by american singer michael jackson, released on november 30, 1982 by epic records. Popular michael jackson books meet your next favorite book.
The thriller short film has been universally recognized as the most important music video of all time. The making of thriller, by douglas kirkland and nancy griffin. Michael jackson blood on the dance floor x dangerous the white panda mashup audio michael jackson. Michael jackson s thriller was an album born of outsized ambitions. The evil of the thriller cos this is thriller, thriller night and no ones gonna save you from the beast about to strike you know its thriller, thriller night youre fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight thriller, thriller night cos i can thrill you more than any ghost would dare to try thriller, thriller night. Jackson is the biggest thing since the beatles, time declared. Background of artistbackground on michael jacksonmichael jackson also known as the king of pop is recognized as themost successful entertainer of all time. Although michael jackson is playing a characterless role inthe narrative of this music video, some element of it stillexpress all the features that make michael jackson sounique, such as the zombie dance routine as michael hasalways been wellknown for his dance moves, and hisstatement costume during the time period of the thriller. When michael jackson made the music video for thriller, he was the biggest star in the world. Fascination with the video grew so intense that epic created an hourlong documentary called making michael jacksons thriller, which aired on mtv and was eventually sent to retail.
Sidestepping sensationalism, journalist mike smallcombe enters uncharted territory as he takes you behind the scenes to reveal the real jackson, a man few people ever got to know. Having come into his own with the multiplatinumselling off the wall, jackson wanted to make a record that would turn him. Michael jacksons thriller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson. During the video, jackson transforms into both a zombie and a werecat although makeup artist rick baker referred to it as a cat monster in the making of thriller documentary.
He took a larger songwriting and production role on this album, allowing him to really. The making of thriller is an illustrated tribute to the. Inside michael jacksons iconic first moonwalk onstage. Nobody could have prepared anybody for the success of thriller, since the magnitude of its success was simply unimaginable an album that sold 40 million copies in its initial chart run, with seven of its nine tracks reaching the top ten for. It references numerous horror films, and stars jackson performing a dance routine with a horde of the undead. Michael jacksons emmynominated performance of billie jean from the motown 25 special.
Michael jackson, the thriller, died poem by hebert logerie. Excerpts of the acclaimed michael jackson music video beat it. That thought is probably scarier than the music video itself. Im just making a quick hopin today to offer up some thoughts on michaels great halloween classic, thriller. Ever since 1984, this track has become the song that no halloween party is complete without. I have it on both laserdisc and ced image reissued it on laserdisc with digital sound which didnt exist when the original vestron ld came out sometime in the early 90s. It first broadcast on mtv on december 2, 1983the networks first world premiere videoand was soon released on videocassette as part of making michael. Thriller by michael jackson 4547366348453 cd barnes. Excerpts of a neverbefore released michael jackson video. Making michael jacksons thriller was put out in late 1983 by nowdefunct vestron video, and was the biggestselling videotape to date. Michael jacksons thriller was an album born of outsized ambitions. Despite all the different areas of music, jackson almost subconsciously inputs his undeniable catchiness and appeal.
How michael jacksons thriller changed music videos for. This book was issued for thriller s 25th anniversary by michael jackson himself, so naturally, it is entirely positive and pleasant to read. Thriller is a song recorded by american singer michael jackson and produced by quincy jones, first released on jacksons album thriller on november 30, 1982. John landis on the making of michael jacksons thriller. Dec 02, 2011 on december 2, 1983, michael jacksons 14minute video, thriller, was released and became what the national film registry has called most famous music video of all time. The product image doesnt do the book cover justice, but the image of michael jackson and thriller michael is actually a lenticular image. The genius of michael jackson in stores october 6th, is the first narrative biography to deconstruct jackson s inimitable. The 1984 thriller video shows michael jackson transforming first into a werewolf, and then into a zombie, all while terrorizing his girlfriend played by 1980s june playboy bunny, ola ray. Michael jacksons thriller video to be rereleased in 3d it is going to reappear in a highly polished and threedimensional way that is very exciting on the big screen, says the videos. Michael jackson thriller music video analysis pdf, 3 pages this music video analysis of the song thriller by michael jackson is an abstract from our tutorial e book 14 music videos.
The making of michael jacksons thriller home theater forum. But damnit, im at least gonna do my part by paying tribute to it because everybody should see thriller in its entirety at least once. In more recent years, hollywood and its bmovie affiliates have given us gems like zombieland, flight of the living dead, and zombie strippers. The making of thriller is an illustrated tribute to the king of pop and his groundbreaking music video, with hundreds of neverbefore seen. The book features over 200 exclusive, behindthescenes photographs of the artist on set during the 1983 production of the grammy award winning video directed. Jul 03, 2009 fascination with the video grew so intense that epic created an hourlong documentary called making michael jackson s thriller, which aired on mtv and was eventually sent to retail. Making michael delves deep inside the career of one of the most successful, enigmatic and controversial entertainers of all time.
In this incisive and revealing examination of the making and meaning of thriller. We witness the grandeur and the glory of this production that has made jackson one of the most. Jun 03, 2010 thriller takes us back to a time in 1982 when michael jackson was king of the charts, breaking the color barrier on mtv, heralding the age of video, and becoming the ultimate representation of the crossover dreams of motowns berry gordy, who helped launch jackson s career with the jackson 5. The book features over 200 exclusive, behindthescenes photographs of the artist on set during the 1983 production of the grammy award winning video directed by john landis. The film was directed by john landis animal house, blues brothers, beverly hills cop among his credits and costarred jackson and 1980 playboy centerfold ola ray. A book chronicles the making of the groundbreaking film.
Michael jacksons short film for thriller was the third of three short films produced for recordings from thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with. All of these images and more can be seen in the new book, michael jackson. This was shown heavily on mtv for a time and was the topselling homevideo release of all time at one point, with over 900,000 copies sold. Ola ray costars as jacksons girlfriend jackson contacted landis after seeing his film an american werewolf in london 1981. Thriller is a song recorded by american singer michael jackson and produced by quincy jones, first released on jackson s album thriller on november 30, 1982. Michael jackson s thriller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson. The songs association with halloween is no doubt due to the iconic video. This is an insightful making of book for the music videofilm, thriller, with an awesome collectible cover. Produced by quincy jones for quincy jones productions coproduced by michael jackson recorded and mixed by bruce swedien using the acusonic recording process technical engineer.
Jacksons 1982 album thriller became a worldwide sensation and established the artist as a transcendent superstar. Costarring with jackson was former playboy centerfold ola ray. Making michael jacksons thriller and thriller music video. It first broadcast on mtv on december 2, 1983the networks first world premiere videoand was soon released on videocassette as part of making michael jacksons thriller, a featurelength documentary that was named the best. The making of thriller is an illustrated tribute to the king of pop and his groundbreaking music video, with neverbeforeseen photos of its creation. Thriller sold 45 million copies, the most of any album in history until recently. It is one full image of each that transitions from one to another.
With michael jackson, john landis, rick baker, kelly kimball. The book features over 200 exclusive, behindthescenes photographs of the artist on set during. Rolling stone contributing editor steve knoppers new book, mj. John landis was in london in 1983 when michael jackson called to ask if he was interested in making a video for thriller, the title track of the album hed. The ultimate music movie michael jacksons 14minute film production of thriller.
Nov 26, 2015 when michael jackson made the music video for thriller, he was the biggest star in the world. Reunited with off the wall producer quincy jones, jackson was inspired to create an album where every song was a killer. Michael jackson making of thriller documentary youtube. The earthshattering success of michael jacksons thriller was a surprise to everyone but. There isnt much new information, most of the things fans already know, but interviews with people who worked on thriller album like john landis, matt forger, bob giraldi are interesting. Off the wall was a massive success, spawning four top ten hits two of them number ones, but nothing could have prepared michael jackson for thriller. Thriller live, the long running west end concertmusical celebrating the life and music of michael jackson is still one of londons most popular shows and its about to sail confidently into its tenth year making it the 6th longest running musical currently playing in the west end. It was rereleased as the albums seventh and final single on january 23, 1984.
When the title tracks 14minute video which redefined music. With a hologram cover of jacksons remarkable transformation from pop star into dark zombie, the book features 200 neverbeforeseen photographs. This is an insightful making of book for the music videofilm, thriller, with an. On december 2, 1983, michael jacksons 14minute video, thriller, was released and became what the national film registry has called most famous music video of all time. Oct 20, 2017 michael jackson blood on the dance floor x dangerous the white panda mashup audio michael jackson. There are also 100 deluxe limited editions available. Michael jackson thriller music video analysis scenario. The making of thriller is an illustrated tribute to the king of pop and his groundbreaking music video, with hundreds of neverbefore seen photographs of the artist onset during the 1983 production of the grammy awardwinning video, directed by john landis.
Tonight, 25 years ago, 500 million people tuned in across the world to. I have it on both laserdisc and ced image reissued it on laserdisc with digital sound which didnt exist when the original vestron ld came out sometime in. Behindthescenes stories and new photos celebrated 25 years. Oct 31, 2012 im just making a quick hopin today to offer up some thoughts on michaels great halloween classic, thriller. Michael jackson the making of black or white youtube. Song information for thriller michael jackson on allmusic. How michael jackson and quincy jones made the bestselling album of all time after the album was released, pop music would never be the same again. Thriller takes us back to a time in 1982 when michael jackson was king of the charts, breaking the color barrier on mtv, heralding the age of video, and becoming the ultimate representation of the crossover dreams of motowns berry gordy, who helped launch jacksons career with the jackson 5. Michael jackson contributor shelved 4 times as michaeljackson avg rating 4. Watching the making of thriller now, after three decades, one thing is clear. Making michael jackson s thriller was put out in late 1983 by nowdefunct vestron video, and was the biggestselling videotape to date.
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