Michael calls into the Oprah show in '01.

@:37

MyLuv229 said:

Marrk said:

I believe 'Love's Never Felt So Good' has leaked in great quality fairly recently. for those unaware.

I heard it and it's been on repeat. Kind of reminds me of that that sweet Motown sound. I love Michael's voice on these types of songs. And in the end when he talks and says "alright.. that's fine, that's it" I wonder when it was recorded...

[Edited 1/29/11 20:47pm]

Recorded in 1983. It was a demo for Johnny Mathis

^ Thanks!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news...s-12306547

28 January 2011 Last updated at 06:12 ET Help

EmeraldSkies said:

Claire73 said:

Umm..no

What? Pause at 0:12.

I just have to find this man one day.

dag said:

Not to start anything here, but Blanket is a CARBON COPY of Michael. Unbelievable. He´s the cutest thing I´ve ever seen. Along with Michael, of course.

[Edited 1/29/11 7:51am]

Yes, Blanket is the clone. And the fact that Prince's voice is so deep is extremely ironic.

WaterInYourBath said:

EmeraldSkies said:

Umm..no

What? Pause at 0:12.

I just have to find this man one day.

Thats the exact part that made me like "woah"!!! LOL,just after he says "Michael"

Weren't Love Never Felt So Good and This Is It from the same writing and recording session?

I like that spot where he called in to talk about Q. Spontaneous and it was ABOUT THE MUSIC.

Wish there were more such moments.

Thank you to who posted that Dr Freeze interview. I'm dyiinngggg to see footage of Michael recording. Like a proper session. I would buy that DVD Box Set

if Sony really wanted to fool people they should have got Jean Walker. dude sounds just like MJ

MyLuv229 said:

http://mjfrance.com/actu/index.php?post/2011/01/28/Interview-exclusive r.-Freeze-fait-des-r%C3%A9v%C3%A9lations-sur-le-prochain-album.../3 233

Translated with google:

---

While many fans are very interested in appropriations for each album of Michael Jackson, some go further in their approach. Thus, four members of the forum MJFrance managed to get in touch with Elliott Straits best known under the name of Dr. Freeze, ie the producer of " Break Of Dawn "(Invincible)," A Place With No Name "or" Blue Gangsta ".

Dr. Freeze has worked in the studio with Michael Jackson and book in an exclusive interview very interesting news just for you. And enter more deeply into the secret recordings of the King of Pop when he discovered this three-part interview. Part one today titled: Dr. Freeze made revelations about the next album ...

Quagmire: I'm eager to hear how you began working with Michael Jackson and how he contacted you.

Dr. Freeze: I knew his manager, John McClain, and I was working on an album with my partners, Spydermann. After completing the album, it did not go as planned and we had to cancel the exit. I was very upset. And then John McClain said, "Do not worry Freeze. I have another project for you. I'll be in business with Michael. "I said:" Michael ... who? "and he said:" Michael Jackson! "I did not believe it at first and I thought it was crazy. And then one day I was on the phone with my father and someone called me on the other line ... and it was Michael! That's how it all began. I had some songs and I made to Michael. He adored them! Because Michael and I, we have a sound very close. So every time I proposed something, it was easy for him to study the song because it was as if he already knew. I asked him songs and he adored. He cherished them. That's how we met.

Q: Speaking of "Break Of Dawn " , which is a great song. I think that's one of the most sensual songs he has ever made and that's what I wanted to hear Michael. I do not know if you know, this is the first time he talks about making love in a song. I do not know if you had addressed this very issue with him?

F: (laughs) Yeah, thank you. It was his favorite song was his baby .

Q: Do you remember the exact number of songs that you have presented?

F: I introduced him to many songs. The main songs on which we worked are "Break Of Dawn", "A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". These three songs were our priorities. "Break Of Dawn" is one of the songs that have been finalized. Others have been released later. They are kept in reserve.

Q: So you suggest songs and Michael said if you liked a particular song. As I understand, he loved every Break Of Dawn, and from there he decided to focus on this particular song. What happened next?

F: We were recording, we changed the studio, we re-register, we recorded more songs. You know, "A Place With No Name" and "Gangsta Blue" were recorded at the same time. There are also some others I can not speak for now. But other songs were recorded. We saved a lot but these three songs were our three main objectives.

Q: What was your mindset in the first day in studio with him? How did you feel?

F: It was pretty scary for me! I felt to be back in primary school and not knowing anything about the production! Michael I relearned everything. The other producers and I were as students face a teacher. With Michael, it was as if we knew nothing more to our business: we had to start over and relearn everything. He taught us to do everything the best way possible: Michael was a perfectionist and we had to start from scratch to produce the music for the best possible way. I was very nervous, very nervous but very honored! Anyway, Michael was more nervous with you than you were with him. It was simply the most wonderful people with whom you could never dream of working together. It was great! He knew all about the music industry, everything about everything, nothing was foreign to him, and he taught me a lot. Finally, he was very humble and creative. It was really great to work with him.

Q: You have therefore proposed his "Break Of Dawn", and then you had to redo the song in full by following his advice?

F: No, he just had to record vocals ... and add his magic! It was like flowers and trees grew in the song! He touched her and it became magical! I was shocked!

Q: So all the musical parts and the lyrics were made in advance?

F: Yes, he loved the song! He wanted to leave it as is! All I had done on this piece, no one had the right to change anything. Because it sounded like he had heard the first time we had a dream, a vision, and he wanted to recreate this dream in song to the last detail. He did not want to change anything, he wanted to keep the magic of the song absolutely intact. What you hear on Invincible is exactly the version I've given him before he raises his voice there.

Q: How long did it take him to record the song?

F: It took him time because he wanted a lot of momentum in the voice, especially the harmony you hear in the chorus. It took time. Process studio was as long if we was spinning film!

Q: At that time, he also worked on other songs for Invincible?

F: Yes .

Q: So he was taken to record his voice, listening to them, arranged them, started working on other songs, then returned a few days later to make additional catch?

F: Yes, it was incremental work. Sometimes he recorded the lead vocals, sometimes it was just the chorus or adlib ... He also listened to the different mixes and changed some details in here and there. He was in full creative process. We wanted song either perfect and return to my analogy on cinema he was like filmmaker seeking improve his film making evolve script or changing actors. This type of process it has used to create this song, and overall, the album Invincible .

Q: So basically, he changed a verse, started work on another song, and a few days later, he came to you to change the song again?

F: Yes. When he returned changes were made and ideas were proposed, he listened attentively. It also arose at times and arranged two or three things. Ultimately, all decisions were his. It was the boss. It was open to any criticism or suggestions beneficial to the song, as it kept its effectiveness. All that interested him was to have hits in power.

Q: Who had the idea of taking "A Horse With No Name" group America?

F: That's me. Again, I did all the music, and he only had to learn the lyrics. It was at the same time as Break Of Dawn, but it is not extended and continued to work on it later. It has improved gradually.

Q: Was it planned for the album Invincible or another project?

F: Initially it was planned for Invincible, yes. It is not out on this album and was therefore kept in reserve as "Blue Gangsta".

Q: Compared to the extract leaked on the Internet, can we expect differences mixing?

F: Yes, what you heard is an old mix. One you'll soon hear is completely new .

Q: You said "soon"? I am willing to learn more!

F: "A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". will both be on the next album of Michael. "A Place With No Name" will be different from the leak on the internet, it will be updated. For "Blue Gangsta" I rerecorded the instrumental. So expect changes .

Q: Did you have completed this song with Michael in his lifetime?

F: Absolutely, it had been finalized .

Q: What were your feelings about Michael when you got to know a bit more in the studio?

F: It taught me not only to create a song correctly, but it also gave me advice on the music industry as a whole. My main feeling is that he was an absolute genius. I was fortunate to learn from one of the greatest. I try to apply his advice in the projects I undertake today: I try to keep alive the artistic spirit of Michael Jackson. It's like if I graduated from college musical "Michael Jackson". Anyway, getting back to your question, the word "feeling" is too low. There is no word strong enough to describe what I learned and lived with the King of Pop.

Q: Do you have any anecdotes about your studio sessions?

F: Not really. I had great fun working with him. Michael was someone who loved you make funny jokes. It really spoke to any set, video games, etc.. Then resumed his work, the lesson resumed. We were amazed at its performance. It happened like that.

Q: he warmed up with a lot vocally record the song?

F: Anyone who is warm, either in sports or singing. We never saw him do his vocal exercises before us, but when he came into the studio to record, he stood before the microphone and set fire to the song. As he left, the studio was in ashes and our jaws on the floor. It was really impressive to see .

Thanks for posting.

Hey y'all, is visions worth picking up? I notice it's a lot of video missing from the collection?

I have Dangerous Short Films and HIStory.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Hey y'all, is visions worth picking up? I notice it's a lot of video missing from the collection?

I have Dangerous Short Films and HIStory.

I have it and I think it's a nice purchase. I purchased 2 of them. I say go for it

ViintageJunkiie said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Hey y'all, is visions worth picking up? I notice it's a lot of video missing from the collection?

I have Dangerous Short Films and HIStory.

I have it and I think it's a nice purchase. I purchased 2 of them. I say go for it

Hey, well since you got two, send one my way.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Hey y'all, is visions worth picking up? I notice it's a lot of video missing from the collection?

I have Dangerous Short Films and HIStory.

Yeah you should. It has the FULL version of The Triumph with the opening and closing credits, One More Chance, the prison version of They Don't Care About Us, the original broadcast version of Bad, and and the alternate version of Gone Too Soon

bboy87 said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Hey y'all, is visions worth picking up? I notice it's a lot of video missing from the collection?

I have Dangerous Short Films and HIStory.

Yeah you should. It has the FULL version of The Triumph with the opening and closing credits, One More Chance, the prison version of They Don't Care About Us, the original broadcast version of Bad, and and the alternate version of Gone Too Soon

But it's also missing videos like Goin' Places, Torture, 2300 Jackson Street, The non-remix of Blood On The Dance Floor, Whatzupwitu (lol).

ViintageJunkiie is gonna send me a copy so I'm good.

BEHIND THE MASK will be the new single from the compilation "Michael" by Epic Records/Sony Music in FRANCE. A physical release is currently in the works.

Official press release SOON! Stay tuned...



Sources: mjdatabank / Sony Music FRANCE

bboy87 said:

BEHIND THE MASK will be the new single from the compilation "Michael" by Epic Records/Sony Music in FRANCE. A physical release is currently in the works.

Official press release SOON! Stay tuned...



Sources: mjdatabank / Sony Music FRANCE

It's rumoured that Hollywood Tonight is the second single in the US.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

bboy87 said:

Yeah you should. It has the FULL version of The Triumph with the opening and closing credits, One More Chance, the prison version of They Don't Care About Us, the original broadcast version of Bad, and and the alternate version of Gone Too Soon

But it's also missing videos like Goin' Places, Torture, 2300 Jackson Street, The non-remix of Blood On The Dance Floor, Whatzupwitu (lol).

ViintageJunkiie is gonna send me a copy so I'm good.

LOL. Well it's ALL OF MJ's videos. So the songs that you mentioned don't really count

LOL. I have one copy that I watch and one copy that hasnt been opened

ViintageJunkiie said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

But it's also missing videos like Goin' Places, Torture, 2300 Jackson Street, The non-remix of Blood On The Dance Floor, Whatzupwitu (lol).

ViintageJunkiie is gonna send me a copy so I'm good.

LOL. Well it's ALL OF MJ's videos. So the songs that you mentioned don't really count

LOL. I have one copy that I watch and one copy that hasnt been opened

ViintageJunkiee, do you like Godney's new #1 hit? You haven't commented on it at all.

bboy87 said:

BEHIND THE MASK will be the new single from the compilation "Michael" by Epic Records/Sony Music in FRANCE. A physical release is currently in the works.

Official press release SOON! Stay tuned...



Sources: mjdatabank / Sony Music FRANCE

I thought it was Hollywood Tonight. However, I like Behind the Mask better and it's a better choice. As I said before, it fits the music of today also.

http://www.mjfanclub.net/...;Itemid=82

(26-1-2011) In a recent online chat, singer/actress Jennifer Hudson spoke about Michael Jackson and how she feels she's just now getting to know him even though he's gone.

Hudson says she was very surprised when she was asked to sing at the King of Pop's public memorial in July 2009 at the Staple center in Los Angeles. Having never met Jackson, Hudson was at home pregnant and resting when she learned of his death and was asked to sing at the event.

After receiving the invitation, she asked herself, "Why [do] they want me to sing?" she said. "It just puzzled me. How am I the one to sing for it?"

Later, Jackson's music director told her that the singer loved her music. "He was a big supporter of you and a big fan," she said, paraphrasing the music director. "He wanted to have you come sing [with] him overseas for his tour."

Hudson couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Are you serious?" she replied. "I didn't even know the man knew I existed!"

She later learned more about Jackson's appreciation of her work while performing in Dubai and London, where she spoke to several of Jackson's royal friends.

"They would sit and tell me stories about Michael Jackson," Hudson said. "One of them was telling me that when I was nominated for my Oscar, '[Michael] was like, calling [him] on the phone, screaming, telling [him], 'Jennifer won!' And told me the whole spiel.' It brought tears to my eyes. Like wow, I‘m getting to know him, meet him through his family and friends who still live on."

MyLuv229 said:

http://www.mjfanclub.net/...;Itemid=82

(26-1-2011) In a recent online chat, singer/actress Jennifer Hudson spoke about Michael Jackson and how she feels she's just now getting to know him even though he's gone.

Hudson says she was very surprised when she was asked to sing at the King of Pop's public memorial in July 2009 at the Staple center in Los Angeles. Having never met Jackson, Hudson was at home pregnant and resting when she learned of his death and was asked to sing at the event.

After receiving the invitation, she asked herself, "Why [do] they want me to sing?" she said. "It just puzzled me. How am I the one to sing for it?"

Later, Jackson's music director told her that the singer loved her music. "He was a big supporter of you and a big fan," she said, paraphrasing the music director. "He wanted to have you come sing [with] him overseas for his tour."

Hudson couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Are you serious?" she replied. "I didn't even know the man knew I existed!"

She later learned more about Jackson's appreciation of her work while performing in Dubai and London, where she spoke to several of Jackson's royal friends.

"They would sit and tell me stories about Michael Jackson," Hudson said. "One of them was telling me that when I was nominated for my Oscar, '[Michael] was like, calling [him] on the phone, screaming, telling [him], 'Jennifer won!' And told me the whole spiel.' It brought tears to my eyes. Like wow, I‘m getting to know him, meet him through his family and friends who still live on."

Why is it that every superstar that gives an interview about Mike says that they were invited to open for This Is It?

^^^ Apparently, Mike told Travis a list of people he would consider for an opening act... it was a very long list.

MyLuv229 said:

http://mjfrance.com/actu/index.php?post/2011/01/28/Interview-exclusive r.-Freeze-fait-des-r%C3%A9v%C3%A9lations-sur-le-prochain-album.../3 233

Translated with google:

---

While many fans are very interested in appropriations for each album of Michael Jackson, some go further in their approach. Thus, four members of the forum MJFrance managed to get in touch with Elliott Straits best known under the name of Dr. Freeze, ie the producer of " Break Of Dawn "(Invincible)," A Place With No Name "or" Blue Gangsta ".

Dr. Freeze has worked in the studio with Michael Jackson and book in an exclusive interview very interesting news just for you. And enter more deeply into the secret recordings of the King of Pop when he discovered this three-part interview. Part one today titled: Dr. Freeze made revelations about the next album ...

Quagmire: I'm eager to hear how you began working with Michael Jackson and how he contacted you.

Dr. Freeze: I knew his manager, John McClain, and I was working on an album with my partners, Spydermann. After completing the album, it did not go as planned and we had to cancel the exit. I was very upset. And then John McClain said, "Do not worry Freeze. I have another project for you. I'll be in business with Michael. "I said:" Michael ... who? "and he said:" Michael Jackson! "I did not believe it at first and I thought it was crazy. And then one day I was on the phone with my father and someone called me on the other line ... and it was Michael! That's how it all began. I had some songs and I made to Michael. He adored them! Because Michael and I, we have a sound very close. So every time I proposed something, it was easy for him to study the song because it was as if he already knew. I asked him songs and he adored. He cherished them. That's how we met.

Q: Speaking of "Break Of Dawn " , which is a great song. I think that's one of the most sensual songs he has ever made and that's what I wanted to hear Michael. I do not know if you know, this is the first time he talks about making love in a song. I do not know if you had addressed this very issue with him?

F: (laughs) Yeah, thank you. It was his favorite song was his baby .

Q: Do you remember the exact number of songs that you have presented?

F: I introduced him to many songs. The main songs on which we worked are "Break Of Dawn", "A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". These three songs were our priorities. "Break Of Dawn" is one of the songs that have been finalized. Others have been released later. They are kept in reserve.

Q: So you suggest songs and Michael said if you liked a particular song. As I understand, he loved every Break Of Dawn, and from there he decided to focus on this particular song. What happened next?

F: We were recording, we changed the studio, we re-register, we recorded more songs. You know, "A Place With No Name" and "Gangsta Blue" were recorded at the same time. There are also some others I can not speak for now. But other songs were recorded. We saved a lot but these three songs were our three main objectives.

Q: What was your mindset in the first day in studio with him? How did you feel?

F: It was pretty scary for me! I felt to be back in primary school and not knowing anything about the production! Michael I relearned everything. The other producers and I were as students face a teacher. With Michael, it was as if we knew nothing more to our business: we had to start over and relearn everything. He taught us to do everything the best way possible: Michael was a perfectionist and we had to start from scratch to produce the music for the best possible way. I was very nervous, very nervous but very honored! Anyway, Michael was more nervous with you than you were with him. It was simply the most wonderful people with whom you could never dream of working together. It was great! He knew all about the music industry, everything about everything, nothing was foreign to him, and he taught me a lot. Finally, he was very humble and creative. It was really great to work with him.

Q: You have therefore proposed his "Break Of Dawn", and then you had to redo the song in full by following his advice?

F: No, he just had to record vocals ... and add his magic! It was like flowers and trees grew in the song! He touched her and it became magical! I was shocked!

Q: So all the musical parts and the lyrics were made in advance?

F: Yes, he loved the song! He wanted to leave it as is! All I had done on this piece, no one had the right to change anything. Because it sounded like he had heard the first time we had a dream, a vision, and he wanted to recreate this dream in song to the last detail. He did not want to change anything, he wanted to keep the magic of the song absolutely intact. What you hear on Invincible is exactly the version I've given him before he raises his voice there.

Q: How long did it take him to record the song?

F: It took him time because he wanted a lot of momentum in the voice, especially the harmony you hear in the chorus. It took time. Process studio was as long if we was spinning film!

Q: At that time, he also worked on other songs for Invincible?

F: Yes .

Q: So he was taken to record his voice, listening to them, arranged them, started working on other songs, then returned a few days later to make additional catch?

F: Yes, it was incremental work. Sometimes he recorded the lead vocals, sometimes it was just the chorus or adlib ... He also listened to the different mixes and changed some details in here and there. He was in full creative process. We wanted song either perfect and return to my analogy on cinema he was like filmmaker seeking improve his film making evolve script or changing actors. This type of process it has used to create this song, and overall, the album Invincible .

Q: So basically, he changed a verse, started work on another song, and a few days later, he came to you to change the song again?

F: Yes. When he returned changes were made and ideas were proposed, he listened attentively. It also arose at times and arranged two or three things. Ultimately, all decisions were his. It was the boss. It was open to any criticism or suggestions beneficial to the song, as it kept its effectiveness. All that interested him was to have hits in power.

Q: Who had the idea of taking "A Horse With No Name" group America?

F: That's me. Again, I did all the music, and he only had to learn the lyrics. It was at the same time as Break Of Dawn, but it is not extended and continued to work on it later. It has improved gradually.

Q: Was it planned for the album Invincible or another project?

F: Initially it was planned for Invincible, yes. It is not out on this album and was therefore kept in reserve as "Blue Gangsta".

Q: Compared to the extract leaked on the Internet, can we expect differences mixing?

F: Yes, what you heard is an old mix. One you'll soon hear is completely new .

Q: You said "soon"? I am willing to learn more!

F: "A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". will both be on the next album of Michael. "A Place With No Name" will be different from the leak on the internet, it will be updated. For "Blue Gangsta" I rerecorded the instrumental. So expect changes .

Q: Did you have completed this song with Michael in his lifetime?

F: Absolutely, it had been finalized .

Q: What were your feelings about Michael when you got to know a bit more in the studio?

F: It taught me not only to create a song correctly, but it also gave me advice on the music industry as a whole. My main feeling is that he was an absolute genius. I was fortunate to learn from one of the greatest. I try to apply his advice in the projects I undertake today: I try to keep alive the artistic spirit of Michael Jackson. It's like if I graduated from college musical "Michael Jackson". Anyway, getting back to your question, the word "feeling" is too low. There is no word strong enough to describe what I learned and lived with the King of Pop.

Q: Do you have any anecdotes about your studio sessions?

F: Not really. I had great fun working with him. Michael was someone who loved you make funny jokes. It really spoke to any set, video games, etc.. Then resumed his work, the lesson resumed. We were amazed at its performance. It happened like that.

Q: he warmed up with a lot vocally record the song?

F: Anyone who is warm, either in sports or singing. We never saw him do his vocal exercises before us, but when he came into the studio to record, he stood before the microphone and set fire to the song. As he left, the studio was in ashes and our jaws on the floor. It was really impressive to see .

MJ should have recorded an entire album with this guy....their work is really impressive...

seeingvoices12 said:

MyLuv229 said:

http://mjfrance.com/actu/index.php?post/2011/01/28/Interview-exclusive r.-Freeze-fait-des-r%C3%A9v%C3%A9lations-sur-le-prochain-album.../3 233

Translated with google:

---

While many fans are very interested in appropriations for each album of Michael Jackson, some go further in their approach. Thus, four members of the forum MJFrance managed to get in touch with Elliott Straits best known under the name of Dr. Freeze, ie the producer of " Break Of Dawn "(Invincible)," A Place With No Name "or" Blue Gangsta ".

Dr. Freeze has worked in the studio with Michael Jackson and book in an exclusive interview very interesting news just for you. And enter more deeply into the secret recordings of the King of Pop when he discovered this three-part interview. Part one today titled: Dr. Freeze made revelations about the next album ...

Quagmire: I'm eager to hear how you began working with Michael Jackson and how he contacted you.

Dr. Freeze: I knew his manager, John McClain, and I was working on an album with my partners, Spydermann. After completing the album, it did not go as planned and we had to cancel the exit. I was very upset. And then John McClain said, "Do not worry Freeze. I have another project for you. I'll be in business with Michael. "I said:" Michael ... who? "and he said:" Michael Jackson! "I did not believe it at first and I thought it was crazy. And then one day I was on the phone with my father and someone called me on the other line ... and it was Michael! That's how it all began. I had some songs and I made to Michael. He adored them! Because Michael and I, we have a sound very close. So every time I proposed something, it was easy for him to study the song because it was as if he already knew. I asked him songs and he adored. He cherished them. That's how we met.

Q: Speaking of "Break Of Dawn " , which is a great song. I think that's one of the most sensual songs he has ever made and that's what I wanted to hear Michael. I do not know if you know, this is the first time he talks about making love in a song. I do not know if you had addressed this very issue with him?

F: (laughs) Yeah, thank you. It was his favorite song was his baby .

Q: Do you remember the exact number of songs that you have presented?

F: I introduced him to many songs. The main songs on which we worked are "Break Of Dawn", "A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". These three songs were our priorities. "Break Of Dawn" is one of the songs that have been finalized. Others have been released later. They are kept in reserve.

Q: So you suggest songs and Michael said if you liked a particular song. As I understand, he loved every Break Of Dawn, and from there he decided to focus on this particular song. What happened next?

F: We were recording, we changed the studio, we re-register, we recorded more songs. You know, "A Place With No Name" and "Gangsta Blue" were recorded at the same time. There are also some others I can not speak for now. But other songs were recorded. We saved a lot but these three songs were our three main objectives.

Q: What was your mindset in the first day in studio with him? How did you feel?

F: It was pretty scary for me! I felt to be back in primary school and not knowing anything about the production! Michael I relearned everything. The other producers and I were as students face a teacher. With Michael, it was as if we knew nothing more to our business: we had to start over and relearn everything. He taught us to do everything the best way possible: Michael was a perfectionist and we had to start from scratch to produce the music for the best possible way. I was very nervous, very nervous but very honored! Anyway, Michael was more nervous with you than you were with him. It was simply the most wonderful people with whom you could never dream of working together. It was great! He knew all about the music industry, everything about everything, nothing was foreign to him, and he taught me a lot. Finally, he was very humble and creative. It was really great to work with him.

Q: You have therefore proposed his "Break Of Dawn", and then you had to redo the song in full by following his advice?

F: No, he just had to record vocals ... and add his magic! It was like flowers and trees grew in the song! He touched her and it became magical! I was shocked!

Q: So all the musical parts and the lyrics were made in advance?

F: Yes, he loved the song! He wanted to leave it as is! All I had done on this piece, no one had the right to change anything. Because it sounded like he had heard the first time we had a dream, a vision, and he wanted to recreate this dream in song to the last detail. He did not want to change anything, he wanted to keep the magic of the song absolutely intact. What you hear on Invincible is exactly the version I've given him before he raises his voice there.

Q: How long did it take him to record the song?

F: It took him time because he wanted a lot of momentum in the voice, especially the harmony you hear in the chorus. It took time. Process studio was as long if we was spinning film!

Q: At that time, he also worked on other songs for Invincible?

F: Yes .

Q: So he was taken to record his voice, listening to them, arranged them, started working on other songs, then returned a few days later to make additional catch?

F: Yes, it was incremental work. Sometimes he recorded the lead vocals, sometimes it was just the chorus or adlib ... He also listened to the different mixes and changed some details in here and there. He was in full creative process. We wanted song either perfect and return to my analogy on cinema he was like filmmaker seeking improve his film making evolve script or changing actors. This type of process it has used to create this song, and overall, the album Invincible .

Q: So basically, he changed a verse, started work on another song, and a few days later, he came to you to change the song again?

F: Yes. When he returned changes were made and ideas were proposed, he listened attentively. It also arose at times and arranged two or three things. Ultimately, all decisions were his. It was the boss. It was open to any criticism or suggestions beneficial to the song, as it kept its effectiveness. All that interested him was to have hits in power.

Q: Who had the idea of taking "A Horse With No Name" group America?

F: That's me. Again, I did all the music, and he only had to learn the lyrics. It was at the same time as Break Of Dawn, but it is not extended and continued to work on it later. It has improved gradually.

Q: Was it planned for the album Invincible or another project?

F: Initially it was planned for Invincible, yes. It is not out on this album and was therefore kept in reserve as "Blue Gangsta".

Q: Compared to the extract leaked on the Internet, can we expect differences mixing?

F: Yes, what you heard is an old mix. One you'll soon hear is completely new .

Q: You said "soon"? I am willing to learn more!

F: "A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". will both be on the next album of Michael. "A Place With No Name" will be different from the leak on the internet, it will be updated. For "Blue Gangsta" I rerecorded the instrumental. So expect changes .

Q: Did you have completed this song with Michael in his lifetime?

F: Absolutely, it had been finalized .

Q: What were your feelings about Michael when you got to know a bit more in the studio?

F: It taught me not only to create a song correctly, but it also gave me advice on the music industry as a whole. My main feeling is that he was an absolute genius. I was fortunate to learn from one of the greatest. I try to apply his advice in the projects I undertake today: I try to keep alive the artistic spirit of Michael Jackson. It's like if I graduated from college musical "Michael Jackson". Anyway, getting back to your question, the word "feeling" is too low. There is no word strong enough to describe what I learned and lived with the King of Pop.

Q: Do you have any anecdotes about your studio sessions?

F: Not really. I had great fun working with him. Michael was someone who loved you make funny jokes. It really spoke to any set, video games, etc.. Then resumed his work, the lesson resumed. We were amazed at its performance. It happened like that.

Q: he warmed up with a lot vocally record the song?

F: Anyone who is warm, either in sports or singing. We never saw him do his vocal exercises before us, but when he came into the studio to record, he stood before the microphone and set fire to the song. As he left, the studio was in ashes and our jaws on the floor. It was really impressive to see .

MJ should have recorded an entire album with this guy....their work is really impressive...

They probably have an albums woth of material. Break of Dawn, No Name, Gangsta and he said some more that we don't know about.

bboy87 said:

BEHIND THE MASK will be the new single from the compilation "Michael" by Epic Records/Sony Music in FRANCE. A physical release is currently in the works.

Official press release SOON! Stay tuned...



Sources: mjdatabank / Sony Music FRANCE

If this turns out to be true, they better release the original version that was recorded back in 1982...Untouched.

Derek1984 said:

bboy87 said:

BEHIND THE MASK will be the new single from the compilation "Michael" by Epic Records/Sony Music in FRANCE. A physical release is currently in the works.

Official press release SOON! Stay tuned...



Sources: mjdatabank / Sony Music FRANCE

If this turns out to be true, they better release the original version that was recorded back in 1982...Untouched.

And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE a version without the crowd noise - oh and can we get Daft Punk to do a remix too?

Swa said:

Derek1984 said:

If this turns out to be true, they better release the original version that was recorded back in 1982...Untouched.

And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE a version without the crowd noise - oh and can we get Daft Punk to do a remix too?