Monday, 09 November 2009
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Michael Jackson: This Is It
By Michael Jackson
see relatedR.I.P. K.o.P.
If you asked me to rank my favorite musicians/performers off the top of my head, it would be a long time before I got down to Michael Jackson. I’ve always placed him in the “kinda like” category. Nevertheless, based on all I’ve read and heard about the movie, This Is It, I was looking forward to seeing it. Everything fell into place and we got to see it yesterday with Marcus and Ashley.
I highly recommend seeing this movie on the big screen in a theater with great sound. I think this is the best concert movie that I have ever seen (even though there really never was a concert L). And I have seen, in the theater, Woodstock, Gimme Shelter, The Song Remains the Same, Yessongs and many others. This was amazing, even in comparison to those great films.
As I watched MJ work so earnestly and so hard, I kept thinking about Judy Garland. She was a performer that was just mind-boggling to watch in action. No matter the quality of the song, when Judy performed it, she SOLD it. She took every bit of emotion available in a song and wrung it out like a sponge. Jackson performed a song in much the same way. It was impressive to witness what a complex working knowledge he had of music in general and each song in particular, how clearly he envisioned what he wanted, and how graciously he insisted on achieving his vision.Of course, I also thought of Judy Garland because she was a consummate performer with a wreck of a personal life who sought refuge and relief in medication until it killed her. Sad and sad. Is that kind of personal unhappiness required for great art? Sometimes it seems so. Perhaps, in spite of my extensive charm, incredible good-looks and remarkable talent, I’m just too doggone happy to ever be great. Alas, a burden I shall have to keep.
The thing that struck me most as I watched this excellent film was a remarkably self-centered sorrow. I am almost angry that I am not going to be given the opportunity to witness this spectacular concert. I am also sorry for the other musicians and dancers that were so excited to be involved in the show. Some had dreamed of this opportunity since they were children. In spite of the (sometimes overwhelming) sorrow, the movie is still a beautiful and thrilling experience. The Way You Make Me Feel, Human Nature, Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Black & White, Man In The Mirror – each song was going to be a visual and audio performance masterpiece. I haven’t seen anyone like Madonna or Brittney Spears, but I’ve read about the incredible number of costume changes, etc. in their shows. For this show, the stage, costumes, props, and effects were going to be remarkably complex and different as well as uniquely suited to each song he was going to perform. What a show that wooda been! So. You should go see this movie, since we can’t go to the concert.
Love all y’all!
AU~out
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Comments (5)
My daughter saw this movie and said it was amazing. I'd like to see it, but my husband doesn't want to. I'll have to see if I can find a friend who'd like to go with me.
@saintvi - You would love it. I'm 49 and so I've heard MJ sing as long as I can remember, but I never appreciated what a true artist he was until I saw this movie.
@saintvi - After reading this review, I'll go with you! I'm not much of an MJ fan (despite my slumber party lessons in the moonwalk back in 9th grade), but his talent is indesputable and now I'm intrigued about the movie. I doubt my husband would go, despite the fact that he loves musicals.
i've always admired his music genious, so we had to see it! it was truly incredible. and yes i think certain talent leads to death for many reasons........it is on my list to write about one day :) glad you enjoyed it brother :)