“Hold me like the River Jordan.” Remembering Michael Jackson on the twelfth anniversary of 25 June 2009

Abstract: In this article, Kerry Hennigan recounts her personal memories of the day Michael Jackson died and the impact it had on her and many others.  She considers the unique nature of the artist and the problems he had in trusting those who envied his Read More …

Michael Jackson, Childhood and the Human Need for Understanding

Abstract: In this article, Michael Jackson’s traumatic childhood is examined and analyzed. But its purpose is to help bring awareness of our own childhoods, and how like Jackson, our personality, behaviour and views are shaped by our childhood experiences.  Brad Washington is writer for ‘US Read More …

Michael Jackson, the Media, and the Downside of Narratives

Abstract: In this article, we examine Jackson’s treatment given to him by the media which would harm his work critically and the impact it made on music listeners. While Jackson didn’t help his cause, the media would help merge Jackson the artist with Jackson the Read More …

Information Entropy in the Billie Jean and Beat It Vocal Notations

Abstract: This paper examines and calculates the information entropy, as defined by Claude Shannon, in selected songs authored by Michael Jackson, more specifically, their vocal parts. The calculation only takes into account the music, more specifically, its linear notation. The entropies of individual songs are then Read More …