Michael Jackson: The Making of "Thriller"
Michael Jackson: The Making of

Author: Douglas Kirkland

Publisher: Filipacchi Publishing

Published: 2010-11-05

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781936297399

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Michael Jackson: The Making of "Thriller" is an illustrated tribute to the King of Pop and his groundbreaking music video, with never-before-seen photos of its creation. The book features over 200 exclusive, behind-the-scenes photographs of the artist on set during the 1983 production of the Grammy award winning video directed by John Landis. Considered to be the most successful project of all time, "Thriller" is beloved the world over, inspiring imitation and a cult-like following of millions of fans. Documenting the creation of the most popular and iconic music video of all time, this book celebrates the artist and his music at the top of his career. Famed photographer Douglas Kirkland and journalist Nancy Griffin were the only members of the media allowed on the set of the video. The resulting photos capture Jackson both in high performance mode and relaxing on the set and depict his transformation into the characters in the video as well capturing the public and private faces of Michael Jackson. Compelling, intimate photos of the artist are accompanied by interviews and quotes from musicians and celebrities, including Sir Paul McCartney, Diddy, Beyonce, Steven Spielberg and many more. With a holographic cover that, when tilted, transforms the artist into his zombie character, the book is an impressive gift to be treasured by fans and music lovers everywhere.

Michael Jackson Deluxe: The Making of "Thriller"
Michael Jackson Deluxe: The Making of

Author: Douglas Kirkland

Publisher: Filipacchi Publishing

Published: 2010-11-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781936297412

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"The photographs in this book freeze the incandescent moment when a young man from Gary, Indiana, rocketed to superstardom. Douglas Kirkland has captured Michael Jackson in all his brilliance, giving his all to his artistry. His music and his moves are eternal ." -from the Introduction by Nancy Griffin. Celebrated photographer Douglas Kirkland was the only photographer allowed on the set of the groundbreaking video "Thriller" in 1983. For four extraordinary days, Kirkland observed and photographed Michael Jackson and the cast and crew, documenting his transformation from a shy, private person to the beloved, larger-than-life performer and star. With his trademark ability to capture intimate snapshots, Kirkland makes you feel like you're right there on the set, granting VIP access to the artist and the best music video of all time. The astonishing photos are accompanied by interviews and quotations from musicians and celebrities and a foreword by renowned music journalist Nancy Griffin. This special Limited Edition Box Set is the ultimate tribute to the King of Pop and makes a stunning gift for the discerning collector, fan or music lover. This Deluxe Edition of 100 includes: 8" x 10" limited edition photographic print of Michael Jackson, signed and numbered by Douglas Kirkland and 192-page book with over 200 color photographs, encased in a custom-made Lucite box.

Michael Jackson: The Making of "Thriller"
Michael Jackson: The Making of

Author: Douglas Kirkland

Publisher: Filipacchi Publishing

Published: 2010-10-28

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781933231983

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Michael Jackson: The Making of "Thriller" is an illustrated tribute to the King of Pop and his groundbreaking music video, with never-before-seen photos of its creation. The book features over 200 exclusive, behind-the-scenes photographs of the artist on set during the 1983 production of the Grammy award winning video directed by John Landis. Considered to be the most successful project of all time, "Thriller" is beloved the world over, inspiring imitation and a cult-like following of millions of fans. Documenting the creation of the most popular and iconic music video of all time, this book celebrates the artist and his music at the top of his career. Famed photographer Douglas Kirkland and journalist Nancy Griffin were the only members of the media allowed on the set of the video. The resulting photos capture Jackson both in high performance mode and relaxing on the set and depict his transformation into the characters in the video as well capturing the public and private faces of Michael Jackson. Compelling, intimate photos of the artist are accompanied by interviews and quotes from musicians and celebrities, including Sir Paul McCartney, Diddy, Beyonce, Steven Spielberg and many more. With a holographic cover that, when tilted, transforms the artist into his zombie character, the book is an impressive gift to be treasured by fans and music lovers everywhere.

Make Mine Music
Make Mine Music

Author: Bruce Swedien

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 142346494X

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Five-time Grammy Winning recording enginner, covers all aspects of recording and his life - working with legends from Duke Ellington to Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson

Author: Damien Shields

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06-22

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780986199172

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This is the anatomy of Michael Jackson's craftsmanship told by those who were there, with Jackson, creating the music he left behind. Featuring dozens of exclusive new interviews with his closest collaborators, Michael Jackson: Songs & Stories From The Vault takes you inside the studio, showcasing the creative process of the most successful recording artist in the history of popular music. Author Damien Shields delivers captivating fly-on-the-wall accounts of how Jackson and his collaborators crafted the eight songs that would ultimately be resurrected several years after his death on the Xscape album.

Q
Q

Author: Quincy Jones

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2002-10-08

Total Pages: 473

ISBN-13: 0767905105

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “One of the most prolific and revered producers in music history” (Rolling Stone) recounts his moving life story and decades working alongside superstars like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, and dozens of others. “[Jones] was orchestrating the sound of America, complicating it while grasping what makes it pop. . . . His music opens one of the most-watched television events ever broadcast (Roots) and his production is behind the best-selling album ever recorded (Thriller).”—Wesley Morris, The New York Times Quincy Jones grew up poor on the mean streets of Chicago’s South Side, brushing against the law and feeling the pain of his mother’s descent into madness. But when his father moved the family west to Seattle, he took up the trumpet and was literally saved by music. A prodigy, he played backup for Billie Holiday and toured the world with the Lionel Hampton Band before leaving his teens. Soon, though, he found his true calling, inaugurating a career that included arranging albums for Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, and Count Basie; composing the scores of such films as The Pawnbroker, In Cold Blood, In the Heat of the Night, and The Color Purple; producing the bestselling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and the bestselling single “We Are the World”; and producing and arranging his own highly praised albums, including the Grammy Award–winning Back on the Block. His musical achievements, in a career that spans every style of American popular music, yielded an incredible eighty Grammy nominations and twenty-eight wins, and are matched by his record as a pioneering music executive, film and television producer, tireless social activist, and business entrepreneur—one of the most successful black business figures in America. Q is an impressive self-portrait by one of the master makers of American culture, a complex, many-faceted man with far more than his share of talents and an unparalleled vision, as well as some entirely human flaws.

Xscape Origins
Xscape Origins

Author: Damien Shields

Publisher: Modegy LLC

Published: 2015-03-24

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0986199117

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These are the stories about the real Michael Jackson; the musical genius at work. As told by the songwriters, producers, musicians, and technicians who worked intimately with him in the studio, and featuring a touching foreword written by his longtime engineer, Matt Forger. Xscape Origins: The Songs and Stories Michael Jackson Left Behind takes you inside the recording studio, delivering captivating fly-on-the-wall insights into the creative process of the greatest artistic visionary the world has ever known. "Damien Shields has taken on the task of researching some of these songs and the stories behind their creation, and for that I thank him," says Forger. "There are so many lessons to learn from a creative genius like Michael Jackson. Just as Michael said 'study the greats and become greater,' we are now left to study how he, a poor child from a Midwestern American town, rose to be the most popular entertainer on the planet. These stories are a detailed examination of how some of the songs unreleased in his lifetime came into existence. It is important to document the process and tell the story, not only because it s history, but also to pay tribute to a person who loved storytelling and would want the story to be told." For the first time--featuring exclusive never-before-told stories--Xscape Origins puts all the pieces of the puzzle together to reveal how the King of Pop and his collaborators conceived and developed the original versions of "Love Never Felt So Good," "She Was Loving Me" (a.k.a. "Chicago"), "Loving You," "A Place With no Name," "Slave To The Rhythm," "Do You Know Where Your Children Are," "Blue Gangsta," and "Xscape" (a.k.a. "Escape"). Compiled from exclusive interviews with: Michael Prince(Engineer, 1995-2009) Matt Forger (Engineer, 1982-1997) John Barnes (Composer, arranger, musician, 1983-2009) Cory Rooney (Songwriter, producer, A&R, 1999-2001) Fred Jerkins III (Songwrtier, producer, 1999-2001) Brian Vibberts (Engineer, 1994-1999) CJ deVillar (Engineer, musician, 1998-1999). And exclusive first-hand insights from: Rodney Jerkins (Producer, songwriter, 1999-2001) Brad Buxer (Composer, arranger, musical director, 1989-2008) Kathy Wakefield (Songwriter, 1973-1984) Dr. Freeze (Songwriter, producer, 1998-2001).

Michael Jackson All the Songs
Michael Jackson All the Songs

Author: Richard Lecocq

Publisher: Cassell

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781788400572

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The complete, definitive study of Michael Jackson's artistic legacy. This is the only book that tells the story behind every single song that the King of Pop ever released - from his formative years with the Jackson Five to his incredible and much-loved output as a solo artist. Over 200 songs, videos and revolutionary dance moves are analysed, uncovering the fascinating stories around their creation and allowing fans the chance to truly understand the artistry behind them. Written by two Michael Jackson experts - the creators of the MJ Data Bank and MJ Stranger websites and editor-in-chief of Michael Jackson magazine, Invincible - this is the definitive book for Michael Jackson fans.

The Thriller 25th Anniversary Book
The Thriller 25th Anniversary Book

Author: Michael Jackson

Publisher: Ml Pub Llc

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 9780976889199

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MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER 25TH ANNIVERSARY! The party ain't over yet! Michael Jackson celebrates the 25th anniversary of "Thriller", the world's largest selling album of all time, and the biggest milestone in pop music ever. THRILLER - the music, the videos, the looks and the dance moves that changed music forever.February 12th, 2008 saw the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller album in a special 25th anniversary edition featuring all classic "Thriller" hits digitally remastered, a bonus DVD with Jackson's electrifying appearances and dance moves from the Thriller era PLUS brand-new tracks and remixes of Thriller's biggest hits with guest stars such as Akon, Kanye West, Fergie, and will.i.am.Now, the party continues: THRILLER 25th Anniversary - The Book celebrates the iconic King of Pop featuring more than 180 exclusive, high quality, digitally remastered and high glossy photographs and artworks making this book a visual journey back to the iconic times of THRILLER: Behind the scenes in the studio recording THRILLER, making the revolutionary short films, being on a "victorious" tour, Grammy's most glorious night, and much more.FEAT. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Quincy Jones (Executive Producer, Thriller); Rod Temperton (Songwriter, Thriller); John Landis (Director, Thriller - The Short Film); Tamara Conniff (Editiorial Director, BILLBOARD); Matt Forger (Sound Engineer, Thriller); Bruce Swedien (Sound Engineer, Thriller); and many more.

Unmasked
Unmasked

Author: Ian Halperin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-07-14

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1439177198

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In late December 2008, Ian Halperin told the world that Michael Jackson had only six months to live. His investigations into Jackson's failing health made headlines around the globe. Six months later, the King of Pop was dead. Whatever the final autopsy results reveal, it was greed that killed Michael Jackson. Friends and associates paint a tragic picture of the last years and days of his life as Jackson made desperate attempts to prepare for the planned concert series at London's 02 Arena in July 2009. These shows would have earned millions for the singer and his entourage, but he could never have completed them, not mentally, and not physically. Michael knew it and his advisors knew it. Anyone who caught even a fleeting glimpse of the frail old man hiding beneath the costumes and cosmetics would have understood that the London tour was madness. Why did it happen this way? After an intense five year investigation, New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin uncovers the real story of Michael Jackson's final years, a suspenseful and surprising thriller.