I'm So Blue

 "I'm So Blue" is a smooth funky Balled ever so slightly reminiscent of "La La(Means I Love You)". Only with an 80's glare and a Steve Wonder-sque harmonica. Although obviously unfinished, this slow Balled is crisp and fairly raw. However both Bill Bottrel and Bruce Swedein swore they never heard the track. So that leaves either Q or someone else in the mix of possible co-producers.

 This is not my favorite outtake, but I do enjoy the slow groove and especially those powerful vocals at songs end.

Lyrics

There we are as cold as ice
Asking me to love you
And often be your friend
There you are, I walk alone
Telling me to love you
And often we all did

She told me, she'd forgiving me
A lifetime, love forever true
But she left me for another man
And I'm singing to keep from feelin' blue

All I know is
Tschada dada dada daa (oh no)
Tschada dada dada daa
Tschada dada dada daa
Come on set me free (set me free)

Here I am, so all alone
And I am so sad and lonely
Tell me, what will I do
I can't give, I'm all alone
You used to love me
I feel I am your blue

They told me you should sing a song
Of happy, when your feelin' blue
I'm singing for so very long
Still I am crying, tell me what should I do

All I know is
Tschada dada dada daa (oh no)
Tschada dada dada daa
Tschada dada dada daa
Come on set me free (set me free)

She told me she'd forgiving me
A lifetime, love so guaranty (guaranty)
But she left me for another man
And I'm singing, crying helplessly

But I'll keep singing
Tschada dada dada daa (oh no)
Tschada dada dada daa (oh my my)
Tschada dada dada daa
Come on set me free (set me free, wooh)

Tschada dada dada daa (ooh, and I keep crying)
Tschada dada dada daa (that's what I want, please)
Tschada dada dada daa (hold on, hold on)
Come on set me free (set me free)

All I know is
Tschada dada dada daa (wooh, wooh, wooh)
Tschada dada dada daa (wooh I, ooh)
Tschada dada dada daa
Come on set me free (set me free, wooh)

Bad's 25th Anniversary Makeover!

 The Michael Jackson Estate in corroboration with Sony and Pepsi-co will embark on a mission to both promote and release The 25th Anniversary edition to Bad! The deal includes 16 oz. Pepsi cans and free downloads of remixes from the album.

 But most importantly, Bad 25 will come as a 3-CD box set. Which will have all the songs you've come to love plus an album full of unreleased gems, a few remixes, and a full live audio CD! In addition, a DVD containing the full unedited 1988 Wembsley Stadium concert will also be included in the package! Two booklets with never-before seen photos of Mr. Jackson in his studio in Havenhurst will come with the territory!

 It appears that Sony is attempting to redeem itself(which is a good thing) from their questionable attempt at giving us Michael. An album riddles with controversy from it's beginning. So far I've heard this anniversary edition will focus more on outtakes but will still contain a couple of reinterpretations by the trio Skrillex, Diplo and A-Trak. Quite unlike Thriller 25. Which almost exclusively featured mixes from Akon, West, and a few others.

 Bad 25 will hit the shelves on September 18th. Just in time to ring in the Autumn season! I'll keep you posted on anything new. This has been an MJ news 411 update!

Don't Be Messin' Round

 As part of the effort to advertise Bad 25(in stores on September 18th), Sony has just released a reissue of I Just Can't Stop Loving You with a special treat for a b-side! Which is just a taste of what will be commencing this Autumn. A three-album box set with a live concert DVD(more on that tomorrow). For now, let me give you a glimps into the making of "Don't Be Messin' Round".

 Originally slated to appear on "Thriller", this gem could not find a suitable home to dwell in. Despite getting worked on within each corresponding session. The demo is a mix from none other then 1987.

 With a funky tang and a mid-tempo flare reminiscent of Motown's "Dancing In The Street", Michael sure has an active imagination! Just by him dictating, you can sense him layering medley after medley and even popping a few guitar licks into the mix!

 This tract was intentionally left unfinished for you get inside Michael Jackson's head and feel the rhythm and shear genius of the King of Pop!

Lyrics

Are you ready for a feeling time
Are you ready for a good treat
Now there's so much entertainment
Are you yeah... in to me

Chorus:
So don't be messin' around, don't be messin around
Don't be messin' around hey hey hey
Don't be messin' around, don't be messin' around
Don't be messin' around hey

If I started now in the deep
Thinking said this feeling is your life
I'll be so proud if you let the only one
That we love before a little while
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsty.com/michael-jackson-dont-be-messin-around-lyrics.html ]
Chorus:
Don't be messin' around, don't be messin around
Don't be messin' around hey hey hey
So don't be messin' around, don't be messin' around
Don't be messin' around hey
Oho yeah yeah,
Oho yeah, oho yeah, oho yeah

Now just started think of pumpin
To the beat I said let's movin up late
She said to keep your mind
There's won't be no romance
No no mess around with me I...

Chorus:
Don't be messin' around, don't be messin around
Don't be messin' around hey hey hey
So don't be messin' around, don't be messin' around
Don't be messin' around hey hey

[2 x Chorus:]

Review on MJ's Immortal Album

 Upon hearing of a Michael Jackson version of Cirque Du Soleil, I was exited to hear a remix album accompanying the blitz! After all, The Beatles Love album rocked! It was an excellent commentary into the Fab 4's creative juice! I wondered what what was in store for The Gloved One!

 But after listening to Immortal Megamix(edit), I was initially disappointed. I thought "Can You Feel It" could've been done better. Plus the other two mashed tunes just didn't budge(with the exception of "Black or White"). I thought the album was gonna be a big let-down!

 However, that all changed when I delved into the whole album! Although there were still a few areas that should've been mixed and mashed a more efficiently(especially the intro), I am fairly impressed by what I heard coming out of this soundtrack by Kevin Antunes. The deluxe edition will definitely bring you a unique experience into MJ's career!

 My favorite parts are Remember The Time with the ticking of the clocks, the electrifying Heartbreak Hotel, The miming Segment of Another part of me with little hinds of "Stranger in Moscow" and possibly even "Hollywood Tonight",, and Is It Scary/Somebody's Watchin' Me/Threatened which flows right into Thriller! There are also other bits and pieces which I like. For instance, listening to Michael's input as he crafted his art.

 But there were still some unnecessary bells and whistles, sound-effects that just didn't seem to fit in. I believe melody should of been a little higher on the priority list.

 Yet that's just me. I'm sure you'll probably enjoy it for what it's worth. But trust me, "Immortal Megamix" will not give you the whole picture. As they say, "don't judge a book by it's cover". Or in this case, it's sample..
Grab your copy today.

Michael Jackson Yard Sale

Hi Everyone,

I apologize for the long hiatus in blog posts. But I recently stumbled upon a really cool social networking site called Yardsellr that has a lot of neat Michael Jackson items and a thriving MJ community of over 176K fans on their Michael Jackson Facebook Page. Sort of like a virtual yard sale! You can check it out
Here:

Yardsellr is having a special promo right now. If you sign-up through this blog (at the link below) you can get $5 in PHOTON$ (Yardsellr virtual cash).  All you have to do is click this Link to claim your FREE $5:

Yardsellr allows you to Buy & Sell directly from your Facebook profile, and best of all, It’s completely FREE to list and sell your items on Yardsellr.

To get started, all you have to do is search for any niche("block") that interests you and favorite(i.e. “Like”) it! Of course, I "liked" the Michael Jackson "Block"(which I'm sure you will too) and now I see new items posted in that block in my Facebook feed and even get to talk about these gadgets with other Michael Jackson fans. It's pretty cool!

Last but not least, Yardsellr is putting the “Fun” back into shopping. They’re always running contests and promos to give away PHOTON$ and Yardsellr SWAG. Yardsellr is not just another Ebay site, but its also an awesome interactive community of like-minded merchandise lovers who share the same interests as you. Come check it out Here and let me know what you think.

I should have another post on the Michael Jackson Immortal Tour in about a week(stay tuned)!

Cheers!

All In Your Name-Featuring Michael Jackson!

 Recently, Berry Gibb who is a former member of The Beegee's has just released the complete version of "All In Your Name". Featuring duets with the King of Pop!

 The song was originally recorded around 2003 as a protest against the war in Iraq. When someone within the administration was making deals behind President Bush's back(all for the money).

 More studio footage has just been leaked onto the net. Click Here to watch the first clip!





Now for the tune in full!



 The song can be purchased at Berrygibb.com!

Michael Jackson Death Anniversary

 It has now been two full years since that dreaded date. When Headlines all across the globe cried in unison "The King of Pop is no more". Right then and there, a part of us died along with him.

 It all started with breaking news. "Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital". Hoping to be just another prank, we learn it's the real deal. Furthermore, a reported comes on later affirming that he's slipped into a coma.

 At that moment I was in denial. I mean, how could someone past the medical exams with flying colors suddenly pass into a perpetual dream? But then the cold naked truth was leaked! "We interrupt this broadcast to announce that Michael Jackson has passed away".

 All our prayers, wishes, and longings were in vain. Michael had been dead all along! Many there were who literally burst into tears. Like John Lennon and Elvis Presley, we've lost another one of a kind legend. There won't be another like him. That's for sure!

Here's a 15 minute short documentary below titles "Never Can Say Goodbye"...

Never Can Say Goodbye from Dianna Dilworth on Vimeo.