Michael jacksons thriller sets new sales record cbs news. Aug 07, 2017 the longrumored 3d version of the gamechanging short film thriller is now slated to make its world premiere. Michael jackson thriller everything that happened on thriller happened because michael wanted to turn into a monster. New book on michael jackson is a thriller usa today. The eagles have, once again, unseated michael jacksons thriller. Michael jacksons thri ller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson.
Thriller is the sixth studio album by american singer michael jackson, released on november 30, 1982 by epic records. Cause this is thriller, thriller night and no ones gonna save you from the beast about to strike you know its thriller, thriller night youre fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight you hear the door slam and realize theres nowhere left to run you feel the cold hand and wonder if youll ever see the sun. The musical is the new musical that celebrates the artistry of michael jackson, featuring a book by twotime pulitzer prize winner lynn nottage and directed and choreographed by tony award winner christopher wheeldon. Song information for thriller michael jackson on allmusic. Aug 31, 2018 michael jacksons music video for thriller remains iconic 35 years later but swept up in the incredible song, story, and dancing, few people have any sympathy for the poor woman that jacksons. In his last interviews, john landis talks about new project related to thriller. The 1984 thriller video shows michael jackson transforming first into a werewolf, and then into a zombie, all while terrorizing his girlfriend played by 1980s june playboy bunny, ola ray. Apr 19, 2015 this is my second favorite album from mj, the first was off the wall. What if michael jacksons date in thriller tweeted about it. Michael jacksons short film for thriller was the third of three short films produced for recordings from thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with worldwide sales in excess of 105 million as of june 1, 2016 and in december 2015 became the first ever album to be awarded triple diamond status i. To restore michael jacksons legacy as a significant artist. What if michael jacksons date in thriller tweeted about.
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the films release which showcases mj rehearsing musical numbers, including dancer auditions and additional behindthescenes footage. Branca was cautious about declaring that jackson and thriller had set an unbreakable record. Dec 16, 2015 michael jacksons thriller sets new sales record. Such is the state of michael jacksons career 25 years after the glittering success of thriller that even neverlands future is in doubt. Michael jackson impersonator maxx vega performing thriller live. How michael jacksons thriller changed music videos for. The short film phenomenon that was the music video to michael jacksons 1983 hit, thriller, is set to debut in 3d at the upcoming 74th. In 1982 michael jackson released the worlds largest selling album of all time, thriller. Michael jackson thriller listen to more michael jackson. The bizarre dispute over whether three michael jackson songs. Michael jackson thriller short version music video. Reunited with off the wall producer quincy jones, jackson was inspired to create an album where every song was a killer. Michael jackson thriller wanna be startin somethin by sccuderia.
But with plans for a new album and tour, could the former. Oct 03, 2009 michael jackson thriller listen to more michael jackson. Some prefer the disco of 1979s off the wall, but this arguably has a better range, from the kittenish electrofunk of p. Tv john landis was in london in 1983 when michael jackson called to ask if he was interested in making a video for thriller, the title track of the album hed. Michael jackson estate, john landis unveil thriller. This album produced 7 hit singles, breaking yet again more records, and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. Michael jacksons music video for thriller remains iconic 35 years later but swept up in the incredible song, story, and dancing, few people have any. Michael jackson has the whole world in his hands, says. Oct 31, 2015 new book on michael jackson is a thriller. The strange story of those supposedly fake michael jackson songs.
Thriller was adapted by director john landis into a highly successful music video, known independently as michael jackson s thriller. Michael joseph jackson was born on august 29, 1958 in gary, indiana, and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. At the time of his death, in june of 2009, michael jackson was in the middle of. Fountains of wayne reunite for adam schlesinger tribute with sharon van etten a part of the new jersey pandemic relief funds jersey 4 jersey benefit show. Michael jackson impersonator nj ny maxx vega thriller.
Michael jacksons worldwide hits and recordbreaking albums gave him the power to push the medium of the music video farther than any musical artist before or after him. There are anecdotes scattered throughout the early chapters of the younger michael. As the new york times reports, boss has reissued a limited number of the model suit jackson is seen casually wearing on the albums cover. My michael jackson phase ended by 17, although i didnt stop being a fan, admiring and supporting him. Michael jackson estate, john landis unveil thriller video. Numbers medal zippers along each side seam breathable mesh material true to size us the industry k. The longrumored 3d version of the gamechanging short film thriller is now slated to make its world premiere. Michael jackson thriller dj snake parisian version by. Michael jackson thriller shortened version youtube. Michael jacksons thriller is 1st album certified 33x.
High quality michael jackson thriller gifts and merchandise. Michael jackson thriller 2009, gold colored cd, cd discogs. Michael jackson thriller short version 1982 youtube. Michael jackson waves to photographers during a 1996 press. The hotly anticipated 3d version of the 1983 gamechanging thriller short directed by john landis worldpremiered monday at the venice film festival, where landis and. Thriller 3d has long been considered, which may have come on bluray and even with special screenings in theaters, but the project has a great chance of coming out on paper in 2017, the year that marks the 35th anniversary of the album. John landis, thriller director i saw thriller for the first time at michaels house, in his screening room, with his brothers tito, jackie, and randy. If you were alive during the 1980s, you remember the thriller juggernaut, and if you werent. It is the first release of all new jackson material since invincible in 2001 and the seventh since jackson s death on june 25, 2009. So i got in a room with choreographer michael peters, and he and i together kind of imagined how these zombies move by making. Maxx vega is new jerseys and new york citys official number one. Michael jackson s short film for thriller was the third of three short films produced for recordings from thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with worldwide sales in excess of 105 million as of june 1, 2016 and in december 2015 became the first ever album to be awarded triple diamond status i. Michael jackson smooth criminal shortened version by michael jackson.
Michael jackson thriller 1982, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Suit from michael jacksons thriller cover reissued for limited time. In more recent years, hollywood and its bmovie affiliates have given us gems like zombieland, flight of the living dead, and zombie strippers. His 1998 debut album, capital punishment, peaked at no. Michael jackson impersonator nj ny maxx vega thriller youtube. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Barcode and other identifiers matrix runout side a label. Watch michael jackson single gone too soon music video.
I loved the work they put in to making this video, with all the special effects and whatnot. Sep 04, 2017 the hotly anticipated 3d version of the 1983 gamechanging thriller short directed by john landis worldpremiered monday at the venice film festival, where landis and michael jackson estate. Michael jacksons this is it is a 2009 documentaryconcert film directed by kenny ortega that follows the preparation for the concert series slated to begin july of 2009. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. British sea power, robert pollard, sworn enemy, widespread panic. Essex county, nj theres something special about a 16yearold that loves michael jackson thriller. The lyrics switch between the first and third person. Michael jackson thriller 25th anniversary edition album. While i prefer bads sound personally very 80s, very fun, thriller is an amazing album.
In his short career, pun became the first solo latino hiphop artist to go platinum. Jul 01, 2014 well stop supporting this browser soon. Michael jackson, thriller 1980s music video closet. Check out thriller single version by michael jackson on amazon music. High quality thriller inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Michael is a compilation album and first posthumous album of previously unreleased tracks by american singer michael jackson, released on december 14, 2010 by epic records and sony music entertainment. Google play is making the full album of michael jacksons thriller the bestselling record of all time available as a free download for one week starting friday. His father, joe jackson no relation to joe jackson, also a musician, had been a guitarist, but was forced to give up his musical ambitions following his marriage to michaels mother katherine jackson nee katherine esther. A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies only a thriller can save them now. Has anything ever happened to you that you cannot explain. Forthcoming commemorative set to feature reworkings of classic mj tracks by. Jun 24, 2010 the campy horrorfest with dancing zombies that is michael jacksons thriller, originally conceived as a 14minute short film, is the most popular and influential music video of all time. Now, i have finally bought thriller and bad together. For the best experience please update your browser.
Michael jackson thriller 25th anniversary edition album michaeljackson80s. Michael jackson s thriller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson. Thriller single version by michael jackson on amazon. Nice i really think this is a very interesting remix thriller. Thriller was adapted by director john landis into a highly successful music video, known independently as michael jacksons thriller. Michael jackson, akon are startin somethin on thriller 25 track listen to it here. This is my second favorite album from mj, the first was off the wall. At fourteen minutes the video is substantially longer than the song, which ties together a narrative.
It references numerous horror films, and stars jackson performing a dance routine with a horde of the undead. Director john landis is bringing a 3d version of the music video for michael jacksons thriller to life, according to the new york daily news. New jersey teen dj making waves, gets props from principal. How michael jacksons thriller changed music videos for ever. Mar 15, 2008 such is the state of michael jackson s career 25 years after the glittering success of thriller that even neverlands future is in doubt. At fourteen minutes the video is substantially longer than the song, which ties together a narrative featuring jackson and actress ola ray in a setting heavily inspired by horror films of the 1950s. Michael jackson thriller short version i give full credit to michael joseph jackson for making this song, i did not create nor help create this song. Theres not much left to say about the biggestselling album ever. I loved the work they put in to making this video, with all the special effects. It was produced by teddy riley, theron neffu feemster, c. Michael jackson s 14minute short film thriller revolutionized the music video genre forever.
Inspired by michael jacksons thriller video that released in 1983. Michael jacksons masterpiece thriller, produced by quincy jones and coproduced by michael jackson on his own songs, won a record setting 8 grammys, more than any album ever, and has been. The campy horrorfest with dancing zombies that is michael jacksons thriller, originally conceived as a 14minute short film, is the most popular and influential music video of all time. Thriller single version by michael jackson on amazon music. Browse more than 20,000 videos on and find out our daily video collections. Michael jackson thriller 2009, gold colored cd, cd. Michael jackson s masterpiece thriller, produced by quincy jones and coproduced by michael jackson on his own songs, won a record setting 8 grammys, more than any album ever, and has been. This video, song and album changed the face of music forever. Michael jacksons 14minute short film thriller revolutionized the music video genre forever. In 1999 michael jackson said of making the music video in an interview for mtvs 100 greatest videos ever made, it was a delicate thing to work on because i remember my original approach was, how do you make zombies and monsters dance without it being comical. John landis was in london in 1983 when michael jackson called to ask if he was interested in making a.
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