‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s ‘Invincible’ – Dangerous Philosophies 4/12
Abstract: Sono pochi gli scritti accademici dedicati all’ultimo album in studio di Michael Jackson, Invincible. Questo articolo esplora l’album, attraverso la metafora di “Crack Music”, pezzo tratto dall’album di Kanye West “Late Registration” del 2005 e lo colloca nel contesto delle ambizioni “nere” come una minaccia delle dominanti ideologie occidentali. Questo articolo è disponibile in inglese […]
Recensione Accademico libro “Dangerous”
“Dangerous” è una lettura imperdibile per i fan di Michael Jackson, i non-appassionati, critici o amanti della musica. La Dr. Susan Fast meticolosamente ha studiato l’album del 1991 di Michael Jackson in un modo che non è mai stato fatto prima, così lei ha restituito a Jackson il suo posto d’onore: come artista e musicista nero di grande talento, che è stato… ed era pericoloso. Il libro stimola anche ad ascoltare la musica e rivedere i cortometraggi più e più volte.
Continue reading‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s ‘Invincible’
‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s InvincibleBy Elizabeth Amisu Inspired by the chapter, ‘Invincible, The Denouement Album’ from The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson by Elizabeth Amisu (Praeger, 2016). Abstract: Little academic writing has been devoted to Michael Jackson’s final studio album, Invincible. This article explores Invincible through Kanye West’s metaphor of Crack Music from the 2005 album, Late Registration and places it in the context […]
Das Phänomen Michael Jackson by Jochen Ebmeier
‘My ambition has been to write a book for the 16 year old fan as well as for the 60 year old professor of Philosophy. They all should read it with profit.’ Das Phänomen Michael Jackson was the first academic book ever written solely on Michael Jackson. On behalf of Jochen Ebmeier, The Journal of Michael […]
Das Phänomen Michael Jackson
‘My ambition has been to write a book for the 16 year old fan as well as for the 60 year old professor of Philosophy. They all should read it with profit.’
This book is a biography which places Jackson in a broader context of the aesthetic of modern entertainment and art.
Continue readingAcademic Book Review of ‘Dangerous’ by Susan Fast
Dangerous is a must read for every Michael Jackson fan, non-fan, critic or music lover. Dr. Susan Fast meticulously researched Michael Jackson’s 1991 album in a way that has never been done before and in doing so she puts Jackson back where he belongs; in the spotlight as the highly talented black musician and artist he was… and he was dangerous too!
The book also makes readers want to re-listen to the music and re-watch the short-films again and again.
Continue reading‘Hee hee hee’: Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice
‘Throats are part of the erotic act, commanding, whispering, swallowing. Through his cries, whispers, groans, whines, and grunts. Michael Jackson occupies a third space of gender.’ Francesca Royster explores the sexualisation of Jackson’s voice throughout his earlier solo works, 'Off The Wall', 'Thriller' and 'Bad' while contextualising his voice within the wider concept of African-American sexuality and its representation.
Continue reading“Heard It On The Grapevine”: Are We Losing Michael Jackson All Over Again?
Abstract: This article was written to commemorate Michael Jackson’s 56th birthday. From the German fortress of Ehbreitstein to the ancient city of Trier and beyond) there is a meandering valley called the Mosel which hosts some of the most beautiful vineyards in the world. Reisling grapevines are draped over doors and along winding streets. This article is […]
‘The Isle is Full of Noises’: Revisiting the Peter Pan of Pop
Abstract: The artist, Michael Jackson has oft been given the epithet, Peter Pan of Pop, however, this article presents his association with fictional characters as far more complex. It also discusses Jackson’s parallels with Shakespeare’s Ariel and the authors, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Oscar Wilde. This article is also available in German via this link: http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/die-insel-ist-voller-gerausche-erneuter-besuch-beim-peter-pan-des-pop/. Essay by Elizabeth Amisu, […]
Book Review Of ‘On Michael Jackson’ by Margo Jefferson
On Michael Jackson by Margo Jefferson (Vintage, 2006) Vintage Books USA; Reprint edition (2 Jan. 2007) £10,66/$14,00 5.2 x 0.4 x 8 inches; 146 pages. Paperback. ISBN-10: 0307277658 ISBN-13: 978-0307277657 Reviewed by Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic […]