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From Throne to Wilderness: Michael Jackson’s ‘Stranger in Moscow’ and the Foucauldian Outlaw
In 1993, a horde of Californian ‘police and prosecutors spent millions of dollars to create a case whose foundation never existed’.1 Their fruitless efforts were to incriminate Michael Jackson, a black artist who was the most commercially successful in the world. Jackson, who was in Russia on his
Episode 1 – Was Michael Jackson an Artist?
Abstract: In this first ever episode of Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson’s 1991 Black or White short film, directed by John Landis, who was also the director of the Thriller short film. The discussion of Jackson’s ‘Panther Dance’, also known as the ‘Coda’, leads into a conversation on whether or not the […]
Dancing with Michael Jackson
"Reeves’s powerful dance reminds us that Jackson achieved more than irresistible, superbly marketable tracks, or even magnificent music. His work also remains politically potent. One reason for that is Jackson’s insistence on responsibility and empathy — who am I to be blind, pretending not to see their need? Another is his work’s constantly reiterated invitation: Come and dance with me. We busy shoppers declined to dance and the loss was ours; but Dimitri Reeves and his neighbors chose, more wisely, to dance with Michael Jackson: to turn it way up, take it to others, refuse self-consciousness and judgement, and rejoice."
Continue readingMichael Jackson, Black Modernisms and ‘The Ecstasy of Communication’
With the permission of esteemed academic, Professor Michele Wallace, we are able to publish this culturally and historically relevant article, written and published in 1989 at the height of Jackson's post-
Susan Fast: Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ Album – Kapitel ‘Soul’-‘Seele’
This chapter, 'Soul' from the book,
‘Dangerous’ von Dr. Susan Fast
German translation Ilke, all4michael.com
Dangerous ist ein Muss für jeden Fan, Nicht-Fan oder Kritiker von Michael Jackson und auch für jeden Musikliebhaber. Dr. Susan Fast hat Michael Jacksons Album von 1991 mit Akribie auf eine Art untersucht, wie es noch nie zuvor getan wurde, und indem sie dies tut, befördert sie Jackson dahin zurück, wo er hingehört: Ins Rampenlicht als der hochtalentierte schwarze Musiker und Künstler, der er war … und gefährlich war er auch (dangerous)!
Das Buch bringt den Leser außerdem dazu, die Musik wieder (neu) zu hören und die Short Films wieder und wieder ansehen zu wollen.
Continue readingRecensione 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 readingDas 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.
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