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dag said: tangerine7 said: World Exclusive - Travis Payne talks about Michael Jackson
Saturday, 14 November 2009 10:02 Worldwide famous coreographer Travis Payne, Michael Jackson's old friend and associate producer of the "Michael Jackson's - This Is It" film, has exclusively granted the following flash, though really intense, interview to MJPortal.com. We deeply thank Travis for having found the time to fulfill our request, initially agreed for June 09, then postponed until some days ago. Click on the images to enlarge Interview by Nick Bertovello Unauthorised reproduction forbidden Copyright © 2009 - MJPortal.com Q. Well, I suppose that the first question that I'll ask is about you. When did you fall in love with "Dance" as an Art form and what prompted you to believe in the "power" of Dance? A. As a young child, I always moved a lot. I would move to the music my parents played. At 5 years old, I first saw Michael Jackson. I was instantly mesmerized by his dance and music. I listened to Michael and his brothers religiously before starting formal dance training at the age of 9. I studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern and gymnastics. Q.How did you and Michael end up together... or maybe I should ask how did it all begin between you and Michael? A. Every morning before going to middle school and during high school, I would watch Michael and Janet’s short films while I ate my breakfast cereal. I imagined myself on stage performing with both of them. I did this for years. I attended the ‘Bad’ and ‘Rhythm Nation: 1814’ tours multiple times. I knew all the steps. My friends and I sent a video tape of me doing Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Tour choreography to Janet. About one week later I was flying to Japan to meet her and join the tour. After touring with Janet at 19, I auditioned for “Remember the Time” with Michael. This was the first time I worked with MJ. It was truly a dream-come true. After “Remember the Time”, I joined the Dangerous tour as a dancer. Once on the Dangerous tour, I became a choreography partner to Michael. We did the “American Music Awards” in 1993, the “MTV Awards” opening number in 1995. Next was the “HIStory Tour” and “Ghosts”. For ‘This Is It’, I was the associate director and choreographer of the tour and associate producer of the film. Q. Was your relationship with Michael purely work work work or is there a friendship somewhere in there also? A. In the beginning our relationship was only about the art and creating. Over the years, it grew into a very special friendship. Michael grew to trust me. We didn’t always speak regularly in the beginning. That changed. During “This Is It”, we were always together creating the best show Michael, Kenny and I could. Q.How do you feel after Michael passed away? A. I feel numb and emotionally exhausted. I still can’t believe he is not going to call me with another new idea. I will really miss those calls. Q. From past experience we all know that Michael was a real perfectionist. What was the climate during rehearsals of the “This Is It” tour? A. The climate during “This Is It” was intense, but loving. We had a huge responsibility that continued to grow daily. Michael was very clear that he wanted to create the greatest show his fans and the world had ever seen. There was never tension, but a constant awareness of the creativity and energy needed to realize Michael’s vision. Q. Have you noticed any changes in MJ from the time you met until now? A. Michael had matured in his art and awareness of his responsibilty to the planet. Everything he stood for was based on love, peace, good will and joy. He loved his fans, our planet and his family. He had always shared these ideals with the world through his music and art, but the world didn’t really hear him. It was necessary for Michael to return to the stage to remind the world of our individual and collective responsibility to our planet. He was even more passionate about his messages this time. He’d say, “This Is It! We have to fix this mess!” All of the environmental tragedies and poverty that exist really affected Michael, more than people knew. Q. We know that the “This Is It” tour would have been the greatest show of all times. Which are the main differences with Michael's past concerts? A. Michael was a father of 3 children this time around. His children were now old enough to appreciate what their dad loved so much: performing for his fans. Michael was young enough to do it again. Q. Was Michael really ready to face 50 concerts? A. Michael was definitely ready to do the concerts. The 50 shows scheduled in London were spread out over 9 months. Michael would have been performing an average of 2 to 3 shows per week. Q. The selected dancers appeared very motivated and happy about their engagement. How did they react to MJ's death? A. Eveyone was devastated. We couldn’t be apart. We would meet in a different location for many days after Michael’s passing to be aorund each other for support. Q. What about the Dome Project, and how about all the uncompleted songs Michael Jackson wrote in the last decade? Will they see the light in a reasonable time? A. The “Dome Project” was the code name for ‘This Is It’ during production. I hope Michael’s songs will be heard by the world, especially the new ideas I heard before he passed. Q. You've worked with some of the greats like Michael, Madonna, Janet and many more. Do you think that the future will give us some new pop music phenomena of this type or can we say that this era is coming to a close? A. I think anything is possible. I do know that there will never be another Michael Jackson. He was an instrument of nature and a unique being. Q.What do the future generations have to look forward to? A. Future generations have hard work to look forward to. With hard work comes glory. Michael has set the bar so high in all of entertainment, philanthropy and so loved humanity. Let us remember his spirit when dealing with each other. It’s not hard to love each other more. We’ve learned violent behavior just as we’ve learned to read in 2-d. 3-d is what’s natural. Q. Thousands of fans around the world believe Michael is still alive, and that his death is an hoax. What can you tell us about all the misteries surrounding this argument? A. I have heard this and don’t believe it. Michael would never take his children, family and fans through the drama of staging such a hoax. That’s not his style. He’d think that was selfish because it would hurt so many who love him. He was ready to take the stage again and do what he did best. Change the world. http://www.mjportal.com/m...ckson.html 
 Thanks for the great interview. I don´t know why but the two pictures brought me to tears. What do you mean you dont know why? Because they're some of the last pictures ever taken of Michael. And just envisioning what could have been... | |
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cdcgold said: Timmy84 said: You gotta be kidding me... smh if thats was prince he would not have a problem Jesus fucking, vaginal tapping christ. Im talking to the obsessive dwads who quoted me, its called MY interpretation of the pic. Me and my friend were just browsing here, saw it and felt it was ridiculous. Im seeing countless pix here that are to the contrary, it's one that stands out due to it's nature to me so i say so. FFS. If Prince did it (never happen as he has a brain) i would criticise it no end. You want to ignore my comment because it offends your god, then do so instead of quoting it! Im going to inject my opinion in this thread whether deciples like it or not. At least bboy didn't get defensive about it and instead gave me back story on the pic. I happen to think it further points to his obsession with breaking records etc and to be, in his mind, the greatest, instead of concentrating on the art. This Post is produced, arranged, composed and performed by WetDream | |
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Arnotts said: dag said: Thanks for the great interview. I don´t know why but the two pictures brought me to tears. What do you mean you dont know why? Because they're some of the last pictures ever taken of Michael. And just envisioning what could have been... Well, it´s weird how some things effect you and some don´t. For instance I was fine wathing This Is IT (I cried only at the end when it said that it was dedicated to his children) and I can look at pictures from the rehearsals and be fine, but these two just got me. Maybe becuase he looks so nice and "OK" in them. You just can´t believe what happened. [Edited 11/15/09 8:13am] "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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WaterInYourBath said: 
 He's mine   | |
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babybugz said: WaterInYourBath said: 
That is true. Just like "This Is It," the sales of "Enter The Dragon" skyrocketed since it was released a month after Bruce died in 1973, and people wanted to continue to profit from his death afterward. For example, his personal journals were soon released as books to teach his illustrated fighting methods, which sold very well. Also, like Mike, Bruce never finished his best film, called "The Game of Death," but a patch-work movie was released with the title "Game of Death" in 1979 by Robert Clouse (the same director who did "Enter The Dragon"). Unlike Mike though, Clouse's release is a horrible disgrace.  People hated it. Kenny Ortega did a fantastic job with editing in comparison to "Game of Death." The "sequel" ("Game of Death II") by another director is a bit better, with a more believable impersonator and interesting story, but I still don't like watching them. Then there were all the "Bruce Li" films that were terrible as well. If I see a concert starring some dude named "Michael Jacksin" or something like that, I will scream.  I will always be a fan of Michael But I hope this is it is truly it , they need to let him rest and stop taking advantage of the situation making bucks off of everything .I do want those tour DVD'S that's really the only thing I need and want .
[Edited 11/14/09 22:05pm] If they're not stopping with Elvis, Bruce Lee, or even Marilyn, then you can forget the business stopping with MJ. Sad, but true | |
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WetDream said: If Prince did it (never happen as he has a brain) i would criticise it no end.
Wow! So being photographed with awards one has won means being brainless??  Well, MJ is in good company then! | |
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PatrickS77 said: WetDream said: If Prince did it (never happen as he has a brain) i would criticise it no end. I fail to see WetDream's points and can't fathom the fact of looking further than just the 1st layer of meaning in his words. However, i quoted the only section of the collection of informational text WetDream has delivered with great thought and blessing that i can understand and which also...i don't understand. Now i shall return to my book, Harry Potter And The Forrest Of Embarrassment This Post is produced, arranged, composed and performed by WetDream | |
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Arnotts said: babybugz said: I will always be a fan of Michael But I hope this is it is truly it , they need to let him rest and stop taking advantage of the situation making bucks off of everything .I do want those tour DVD'S that's really the only thing I need and want .
[Edited 11/14/09 22:05pm] No way! I hope they release more songs, behind the scenes footage, concerts etc. It might be making a quick buck off him to them, but I was hoping for this stuff way before Michael passed away, so now that we know he will never make anything new ever again I'm even more eager for these things to come out. I dont see how not releasing anything new anymore will 'let him rest' any better. That's fine , I wanted alot of this stuff before he died too but i'm not refering to the new music it's other things i'm talking about i'm like enough is enough shit. [Edited 11/15/09 12:25pm] | |
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babybugz said: Arnotts said: No way! I hope they release more songs, behind the scenes footage, concerts etc. It might be making a quick buck off him to them, but I was hoping for this stuff way before Michael passed away, so now that we know he will never make anything new ever again I'm even more eager for these things to come out. I dont see how not releasing anything new anymore will 'let him rest' any better. That's fine , I wanted alot of this stuff before he died too but i'm not refering to the new music it's other things i'm talking about i'm like enough is enough shit. [Edited 11/15/09 12:25pm] Yeah I want the DVDs to "Triumph" or something lol | |
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Timmy84 said: babybugz said: That's fine , I wanted alot of this stuff before he died too but i'm not refering to the new music it's other things i'm talking about i'm like enough is enough shit. [Edited 11/15/09 12:25pm] Yeah I want the DVDs to "Triumph" or something lol lol yeah that's really what I want everything else whatever lol | |
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babybugz said: Timmy84 said: Yeah I want the DVDs to "Triumph" or something lol lol yeah that's really what I want everything else whatever lol agrees. I want the DVDs badly | |
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tangerine7 said: babybugz said: lol yeah that's really what I want everything else whatever lol agrees. I want the DVDs badly Me too they can keep the tell all books and reality shows | |
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babybugz said: tangerine7 said: agrees. I want the DVDs badly Me too they can keep the tell all books and reality shows  | |
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this thread is so boring, come on people there are hundreds of cute undiscovered mj pics out there
"how you doing?" | |
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angel345 said: WaterInYourBath said:
He's mine  .... "You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup...Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." - Bruce Lee
"Water can nourish me, but water can also carry me. Water has magic laws." - JCVD | |
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cdcgold said: this thread is so boring, come on people there are hundreds of cute undiscovered mj pics out there
"how you doing?" What is there else to talk about ? Nice pic  | |
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cdcgold said:
"how you doing?" YAAAAASSSSS! MJ with attitude. Who mad? | |
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Timmy84 said: cdcgold said:
"how you doing?" YAAAAASSSSS! MJ with attitude. Who mad? HAY!!! | |
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well heres some more cute pictures
i think this might just be my favorite mj picture besides the one where he's on his toes wearing LA gear's, i guess it's before he was afraid of dogs  [Edited 11/15/09 14:38pm] | |
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AHHHHH! Oh I thought that was Blacula and his mistress... 
It's just Joe's old ugly ass. | |
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cdcgold said: [img]
Fuck him  | |
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Man: *Name of song*
MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. Man: *Name of song* MJ: I wrote that. Man: Released? MJ: Never released. LMAO. Randomly watching the 1993 deposition. The only interesting part of this is the beginning when they discuss "The Girl is Mine" and "We Are The World" | |
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cdcgold said:
Marlon has on the flyest outfit. I'd rock that | |
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ViintageJunkiie said: cdcgold said:
Marlon has on the flyest outfit. I'd rock that The 70s and early 80s were definitely somethin, cuz you KNOW a brotha couldn't go nowhere with a shirt like that these days "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: ViintageJunkiie said: Marlon has on the flyest outfit. I'd rock that The 70s and early 80s were definitely somethin, cuz you KNOW a brotha couldn't go nowhere with a shirt like that these days lmao...oh believe me, that outfit WILL be rocked by me if I had it now. | |
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