BEHIND THE MASK - the new single from "Michael" in FRANCE!

[Korgnex]

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 (in French!) --> http://www.michaeljackson.com/fr (http://www.michaeljackson.com/fr/news/découvrez-le-visuel-de-behind-mask-le-nouveau-single-extrait-de-lalbum-michael)



http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg


Listen to "Behind The Mask"



"Behind The Mask" contains a sample of the eponymous song "Behind The Mask", originally created by Japanese electro pop group Yellow Magic Orchestra which was founded in 1978. The group is considered to be a pioneer of the electro pop music. Apart from that their music is still being remixed and used by contemporary artists.

As Michael Jackson discovered the song "Behind The Mask" by the group Yellow Magic Orchestra he asked its writer, Ryiuchi Sakamoto, for permission to create his own proper version of the song and to write his own lyrics. [Note: The original is mostly an instrumental piece of music and besides the vocoder vocals doesn't have any lyrics.] Sakamoto agreed immediately. That way Michael has created this version that needs to have been recently completed by John McClain, composer of numerous hits of Janet Jackson and a friend of the King of Pop, for the album "Michael". [Note: The song wasn't completed by John McClain, instead he made an entirely new version to make it sound more modern for inclusion on the album.]

The album "Michael" is the first posthumous release. Thus this album is not such a piece of work that Michael Jackson would really have approved of being released, with much imperfection that have caused polemics. [Note: Sony Music is directly addressing here the disappointments of the fans about some songs.] But now, after the diffusion of the song "Breaking News", the first extract chosen by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music to sound the bell for the release of the album "Michael", plus the allowance of Michael Jackson's choice to choose "Hold My Hand" as the first official single, you'll find all that energy of Michael Jackson that made him stand out in the '80ies again in "Behind The Mask".

"Behind The Mask" is a passionate, funky title, in fine a breathtaking Michael. With this new single of the album "Michael" fans of Michael Jackson will regain a more authentic song. The pleasure to discover Michael Jackson afresh remains the strongest feeling.



Sony Music FRANCE / translation: Korgnex



Sources: mjdatabank (http://www.mjdatabank.com) / Sony Music FRANCE



Korgnex :punk:

[kopwatcher]

SWEET CREAM ON AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH.

What's going on?

[Tony R]

Wow. Behind the Francs. Lucky beggars.

[Jesta]

Looks like I'll be importing it, then! I'd much rather have this than "Hollywood Tonight" as a single. I hope it comes with extra tracks like the original 1982 mix!

[Noewi]

Finally! A very good decision, the best track on "Michael" :woohoo:

[*Navi*]

WOW and a CD!!Awesome news!!

[Pentum]

Will Hollywood Tonight also get a physical CD release?

[Tom]

Looks like I'll be importing it, then! I'd much rather have this than "Hollywood Tonight" as a single. I hope it comes with extra tracks like the original 1982 mix!

I doubt it. Sony'll probably want to keep up the act that all the songs are new, so saying that BTM is actually from the 80's wouldn't be a good idea lol.

[Pamonha]

Physical release? Great! :)

[LoveMJackson]

Cool! If there will be a CD, I will definitely buy it. :)

[Roosje]

Only in France? How about the Benelux? I would love to hear Behind the Mask on the radio around here!

[tristantitoune]

please release the original version Sony !!

[Sharon B. Sidney]

Only in France? How about the Benelux? I would love to hear Behind the Mask on the radio around here!

If you're in the U.S. some radio stations are likely already playing it. I heard it a while back while in my car and it totally surprised me. The energy and power of the song really stood out amidst everything else that was being played... They seemed to have had a longer sax intro and more concert sounds than the CD version which was good but I could have just not been remembering the CD vs. exact. One thing for sure is that it sounded incredible! That and Hold My Hand are the only two songs I've heard on the radio from the new CD.

[1offthewall1]

The french? doing something constructive before any other country?? (jk) hopefully the US learns that "behind the mask" IS the best song to release.

[AllForLove]

Cool !!! :punk::punk: I LOVE BTM !!!!

[Hess]

GREAT !!!

I will no doubt buy that CD single. Do you think HMV og play.com will sell it?

[Admin]

This thread is closed until the official Sony press release has been made. at this point it is a rumour and fan clubs are not official sources,

Thanks

[Admin]

I can now confirm that information passed to me from the estate of Michael Jackson is as follows

France - Behind The Mask

Australia - Hollywood Tonight

Therefore this thread is now open and free to discuss

[mehdiblanket]

my dreams comes true :D


That's awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[AllForLove]

yessssssssssssssssssss !!!! :dance:

[Eric]

I can now confirm that information passed to me from the estate of Michael Jackson is as follows

France - Behind The Mask

Australia - Hollywood Tonight

Therefore this thread is now open and free to discuss
Any news about the United States?

[IvoDT]

And for The Netherlands etc?
Rest of Europe?

I have a feeling Behind The Mask is for Europe and Hollywood Tonight will be US and Australia.

[mehdiblanket]

l hope Another day will be next

Damn l will have both cds :D

[donalb]

This is fantastic news!!! I hope they also play the song here in Belgium.

[AndreyZidane™]

YES! Finally, since the first day HMH was announced as the fist single I was hoping to see BTM released as the second single!

I hope they'll put a version without the crowd noises on the CD and they migh as well put the original version on the CD is they're not willing to release any other bonus track.

[Jesta]

Gaz, can you tell us when these CDs will be released, or a rough time?

[mehdiblanket]

I hope they'll put a version without the crowd noises on the CD and they migh as well put the original version on the CD is they're not willing to release any other bonus track.



You're right l hope they will add "Blue Gangsta" or "Do you know where your children are".

[Hess]

Great news !!!

Thanks gaz!

[Pentum]

Will both be available in physical CD?

[Admin]

They will be put to itunes put to radio stations then a physical CD single is expected late feb early march.

[Pentum]

Great! I'm ready to spend some cash on new MJ stuff!

[serendipity]

Are they planning videos or any other promotion? Because the way they are releasing different singles in different countries I wonder if they will bother with any other promo...

[jarza]

Could someone tell me what's the point in releasing different songs as a single in different countries? I don't have a good feeling about that, I think the songs won't become as big hits as they could become if they were released individually worldwide.

[Hess]

Could someone tell me what's the point in releasing different songs as a single in different countries? I don't have a good feeling about that, I think the songs won't become as big hits as they could be if they were released worldwide.


MJ did that MANY times. It's not new.

[Hess]

See this list of MJ singles:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson_singles_discography

It is very normal that different singles are released in different countries.

[Admin]

Could someone tell me what's the point in releasing different songs as a single in different countries? I don't have a good feeling about that, I think the songs won't become as big hits as they could become if they were released individually worldwide.

Musical taste perhaps, I thinks is clear countries differ on what they like so perhaps that could be the reason,

[Dangerous Incorporated]

I asked Branca about this, didnt expect we really would get 2 2nd singles! lol

[Jazzebel]

Musical taste perhaps, I thinks is clear countries differ on what they like so perhaps that could be the reason,
That makes totally no sense.... :hysterical:

I can't imagine them going over possible singles and be like: "Oh well Australia is more into catchy choruses so let's do Hollywood Tonight there!".

It's a weird decision that they choose 2 singles to bring out in different countries. Let's say if they'd chose another single for China, I could understand that 'cuz you'd still have a big part of the world have the same single...but within a continent itself? Does any other artist even do that?

To me this just sounds like another lesson on 'how to NOT keep a legacy alive'. :ermm:

[xthunderx2]

I wonder when the US will see a single release?

[AndreyZidane™]

That makes totally no sense.... :hysterical:

I can't imagine them going over possible singles and be like: "Oh well Australia is more into catchy choruses so let's do Hollywood Tonight there!".

It's a weird decision that they choose 2 singles to bring out in different countries. Let's say if they'd chose another single for China, I could understand that 'cuz you'd still have a big part of the world have the same single...but within a continent itself? Does any other artist even do that?

To me this just sounds like another lesson on 'how to NOT keep a legacy alive'. :ermm:

I respectfully disagree!

[godena]

I never realised that Michael used such strategy in the past. I hope it works well. But are these differences between countries still valid in the era of the internet radios and ITunes? I hope the ones who make the decisions about releasing the singles - know what they are doing...

[Korgnex]

It's a common practice to vary singles from country to country.

Each national department of Sony Music can make their own decisions as long as they don't get overruled by the headquarter.

[Roosje]

France has a taste for retro stuff, so Behind the Mask could do very well over there I think. Apart from the fact that it's just the most amazing song of the new decade already.

[Admin]

There will be different song orders in different countries also all countries no matter the order will get the same single releases.

I can also confirm there will be video's to accompany the single releases.

I can also confirm there is an imminent official Sony press release.

[Hess]

Great news.

Thanks GAZ.

[Roosje]

^^ That's very good news!! :)

[Hess]

I can't wait.

Hopefully they will make great videos.

[loka]

There will be different song orders in different countries also all countries no matter the order will get the same single releases.

I can also confirm there will be video's to accompany the single releases.

I can also confirm there is an imminent official Sony press release.

thanks !

[MJ5]

cant believe it right now!!

THX for these news :)

if you have any details about the extras on the single TELL US these!!! :D
hopefully a non-live-mix and hm i dont care about any other extra just that :D

[chacal]

There will be different song orders in different countries also all countries no matter the order will get the same single releases.

I can also confirm there will be video's to accompany the single releases.

I can also confirm there is an imminent official Sony press release.

Very very good news:wild::clapping:

[mjmirror]

Thanks for the update Gaz :)

[nickzark]

very good news.And 2 video???very great

[Hess]

2 videos are amaxing!

I guess Behind The Mask could be like a Who Is It video.

[mehdiblanket]

Could someone tell me what's the point in releasing different songs as a single in different countries? I don't have a good feeling about that, I think the songs won't become as big hits as they could become if they were released individually worldwide.


Michael did it with Billie Jean and Beat it as far as l l can remember l read this in his book "Moonwalk"

[dangerous_88]

There will be different song orders in different countries also all countries no matter the order will get the same single releases.

I can also confirm there will be video's to accompany the single releases.

I can also confirm there is an imminent official Sony press release.


Ah, great ! Thanks Gaz so much! ;)
Sending some good karma and L.O.V.E. :)

I just hope they do some creative stuff with the videos... There are so many ways that the vids could be done, without them being montage videos over and over again...

[serendipity]

So great to hear there will be videos and hopefully we'll get more details in the press release.

[Vlens]

There will be different song orders in different countries also all countries no matter the order will get the same single releases.

I can also confirm there will be video's to accompany the single releases.

I can also confirm there is an imminent official Sony press release.

What do you mean with the first sentence? Does that mean that Hollywood tonight and behind the mask will be released in all contries but not in the same order? if that's the case then WOW, great!

[ManInTheMonitor]

There will be different song orders in different countries also all countries no matter the order will get the same single releases.

So does this means countries (such as the UK and Australia) releasing HT as the 2nd single can expect BtM as the next single, and countries (like France) with BtM released next can expect HT as the 3rd single release in a few months time?

I'm pleasantly surprised we'll be getting a trio of singles and am looking forward to any remixes/demos/bonus tracks and new (innovative) short films :)

[Garden]

Great and exiting news!
Thanks for the updates!!!

[mehdiblanket]

My imagination
http://i51.tinypic.com/153lanm.jpg

[mjdove]

What do you mean with the first sentence? Does that mean that Hollywood tonight and behind the mask will be released in all contries but not in the same order? if that's the case then WOW, great!My question too, I don't understand the meaning of the first sentence.

[AndreyZidane™]

My imagination
http://i51.tinypic.com/153lanm.jpg

Well, the song is about the phony girl not so much about Michael.

[z21]

please release the original version Sony !!

Yeah! B-Side of that single should be original version of Behind The Mask!.

[Sophielo]

This is most interesting, didn't realise they were going to vary it country to country. Excellent choice :)

[donalb]

So does this means countries (such as the UK and Australia) releasing HT as the 2nd single can expect BtM as the next single, and countries (like France) with BtM released next can expect HT as the 3rd single release in a few months time?


Gaz: If the above is indeed true, it would also suggest that they have decided not to release Monster as the 3rd single after all despite some recent chatter regarding this possibility. Could you please confirm?

[Dangerous Incorporated]

MJ50 varied from country to country so this isnt a surprise. Something MJ would do :D

[MJJDC]

Very very excited about this - we need international traders! Gaz would you we willing to allow CD single trading in the Merch area? No cash to change hands, just CD swaps perhaps?

[CherubimII]

I can now confirm that information passed to me from the estate of Michael Jackson is as follows

France - Behind The Mask

Australia - Hollywood Tonight

Therefore this thread is now open and free to discuss
Thanks for this news.
It makes me So.....HAPPY!!!!! :salut:

I hope the U.S. gets "Behind the Mask" as 2nd Single
and "Hollywood Tonight" as the 3rd Single.

[souldreamer7]

The french? doing something constructive before any other country?? (jk) hopefully the US learns that "behind the mask" IS the best song to release.

:scratch:
I think everyone with any common sense knows that about the song.

Congrads France one getting Behind The Mask from Sony as the second single. I remember the good ole days when everyone just about had the same singles.

:wub:

[Rilo Jackson]

i hope they release BTM in Australia, that would be AWESOME!!! :D

[8701girl]

So hollywood tonight will be released here in australia- cool

[Nonoka]

What about the rest of the world? No information?

[JennyC]

I think Behind The Mask should have been the next release globally, not just in France.

[souldreamer7]

I think Behind The Mask should have been the next release globally, not just in France.

I totally agree!! :agree: That song is the best 'upbeat' song on the album.

:wub:
souldreamer7

[vilangelo]

no news from sony so far?

[SLAYER]

I hope they release a version without crowd noise.

[Dangerous Incorporated]

^^I 2nd that!

[michaelsson]

jealous! cant wait 2 import this and see the cover art! My favorite song from the album

[Cinnamon234]

Fantastic song! This is great news

[Mikaeel101]

I wouldn't mind this for a single.

[Petrarose]

Looks like I'll be importing it, then! I'd much rather have this than "Hollywood Tonight" as a single. I hope it comes with extra tracks like the original 1982 mix!

Me to. It is my favorite. You French are so lucky.

[Sue1]

Great choice! Love this song and Hollywood Tonight too of course but just out of curiousity, why the difference in the 2nd single being released?

[kopwatcher]

HAHAHAHA.

The original 1982 mix? This is clearly something the fans want, so you can guaran-damn-tee it won't happen.

[analogue]

It seems that Sony feels that Behind The Mask would do well as a single in France. So that tells me one thing

The people of France must have good taste in music

[winpc1125]

Cool!!!

[Lesky]

Any news on the tracklisting yet?

[*Navi*]

I hope we get a CD release!!
I love the song!!

[0o0jackie0o0]

i'm so jealous. I want BTM in australia instead of HT! A good song is a good song. i don't care how old it sounds.

[tristantitoune]

i'm so jealous. I want BTM in australia instead of HT! A good song is a good song. i don't care how old it sounds.

you are right

[Korgnex]

http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg


OFFICIAL Radio Edit (3:39 min) premiered today in France!



Korgnex :punk:

[This Is It]

Has anyone heard the edit?

[BudzMJJ]

i don't understand why france are the only ones getting this. like, why only release the best song on the album in one country?? it baffles me.

[*Navi*]

http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg


OFFICIAL Radio Edit (3:39 min) premiered today in France!



Korgnex :punk:
Wow thx for posting, is this the official cover??:bugeyed

[Dorian]

^
It seems so.

Any updates on the video?

[Korgnex]

This is an official cover, yes.

Credit goes to mjdatabank (http://www.mjdatabank.com).

[Pentum]

What an unbelievable boring cover. What were they thinking!?!?!?

Can't wait to see the video! I'm still going to order a copy.

[Hess]

I like the cover.

[Dorian]

I like the cover.

It's In The Closet-like :cheeky:

[Pentum]

I like the cover.
You like everything that has anything to do with the new album. :)

This
http://images.plixid.com/imager/w_500/h_/e561e7850bbf6e0f4642ea8636f1440f.jpg

+

http://www.mjjcommunity.com/site/images/stories/merchandise/cdsingles/michael-jackson-in-the-closet-5579.jpg

=

http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg (http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg)


Seriously, Behind The Mask deserves a lot of a cover than that sad cover.

[MJalen]

What a boring and unprofessional cover. This can't be real thing.

[AndreyZidane™]

@Pentum: Actually, this is the cover for ITC.

http://991.com/NewGallery/Michael-Jackson-In-The-Closet-349828.jpg

[Pentum]

I know, the one I posted seems to be the "In The Closet: Mixes Behind Door".

[Tsukiji]

I hope that is not the official cover....That is so boring and uninspiring...There is so many creative aspects from this song yet they would just use the cover from the album and black out parts except his eyes and a crown? :yawn: Did a 10 year old using Paint come up with that?

[MJRemixed]

Theres various covers for ITC depending on the country/release.

I expected the of BTM to look like this. They will simply take elements from the album cover and re-present it another way.
I already think using the star-lit sky from the album mural painting is a good basis for the HT cover, as I showed in my own fan-made cover.

Yes its a tad boring, but it just fits with the Theme of the album/cover. Lay all your collectables together from this album release and it will look pretty cool :D

[Triumph]

thats what you get from music piracy on the long run...
they can't even be arsed to spend money on a proper cover designer anymore..
just sad.

looks like made by some photoshop beginner...
probably the same fool that misplaced the "Michael" font on the album cover.

[MJRemixed]

Most of today's single covers involve the artist attending a sexy, stylish photoshoot with makeup arists, stylists, designers etc. They can't do that anymore for this project.
Paintings, CGI, etc is the best we'll get.

[Triumph]

Most of today's single covers involve the artist attending a sexy, stylish photoshoot with makeup arists, stylists, designers etc. They can't do that anymore for this project.
Paintings, CGI, etc is the best we'll get.

a professionally skilled designer would have made that cover look better with the same source material. even that fan-made cover that was posted a while ago was way better.
really getting tired of all this blatant unproffessionalism...

[Hess]

I don't care much about how the cover looks, but I think it's great.

MJ's eyes was iconic, and after the Dangerous cover and ITC single cover you see the eyes and you know it is MJ. I think it's cool.

Only MJ is famous enough to only have his eyes on a cover and yet everyone know it's MJ.

[MJalen]

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5903/rgt.png
Something in that way would be better.

[Korgnex]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2025/btmsinglesmall.jpg

[serendipity]

Dang, some of you never stop moaning. Doesn't matter what cover they did, folks would still find something to complain about.


http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5903/rgt.png
Something in that way would be better.

Eh, no, that's too busy/colorful. The Sony one looks much better.

[bluesky]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2025/btmsinglesmall.jpg











Perfectly cover , very interesting but the crown seems doesn't belong there.

[mehdiblanket]

Do you know guys the date ?

[Hess]

It is still not anywhere to find on the net.

hmv.com, play.com - no online store has HT or BTM as physical singles. - Are we sure they will come as CD singles??

[Roosje]

I actually like the cover. It's cool that it references to the album cover, it makes for more recognition for the project as a whole.

[MJRemixed]

^ This

[Pentum]

Thing is, it looks too cheap. If they wanted to do a cover like that, they could've least made it more...Lifeful.<SCRIPT>playV2('en/US/d5/d5d7drdtdtdrsrshhn');playV2('en/UK/d5/d5d7drdtdtdrsrshhn')</SCRIPT>

[ShineGloveShine]

Cover ain't bad to be honest, I like it.

Any link to the radio edit?

[noirnoar]

:reading: Cover lacks originality...

[Kirshach]

http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg

photoshop madskills :mello:

[Dorian]

photoshop madskills :mello:

:lmao:

Just like Audacity madskillz on HT radio edit :ph34r:

[Kirshach]

:lmao:

Just like Audacity madskillz on HT radio edit :ph34r:

exactly http://www.musicforums.ru/pishite_nam/images/smiles/oooi.gif

[MJdude]

I like the cover better then the one for Hold my hand.At least it's Michael there...

[PCR]

=

http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg (http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/btm.jpg)


Seriously, Behind The Mask deserves a lot of a cover than that sad cover.


at least MJ is there......anyway..... :mello:

[0o0jackie0o0]

oooh. i hadnt read all the comments before and i just read gaz's update!
woohooo. i'm so glad we'll eventually get BTM.
ok. all is good again.

[Korgnex]

Official press release (in French!) --> http://www.michaeljackson.com/fr (http://www.michaeljackson.com/fr/news/découvrez-le-visuel-de-behind-mask-le-nouveau-single-extrait-de-lalbum-michael)

[MJJDC]

^ Thanks mate!

[Thriller 25]

Google Translator:

Discover the Video "Behind The Mask, " the new single from the album Michael.

When Michael discovered "Behind The Mask " group Yellow Magic Orchestra, he asked permission from its author, Ryiuchi Sakamoto, to make his own version and write the lyrics.
Sakamoto immediately agreed and sent him the title. Michael created and this version, which was recently completed by John McClain and we were able to discover in the unreleased album "Michael".
"Behind The Mask" contains a sample from the original version of "Behind The Mask" performed by Yellow Magic Orchestra.
---
Do they mean it contains a bonus track?

[Korgnex]

No, "Behind The Mask" is a re-written cover of the original version by Yellow Magic Orchestra. All the lyrics except for the vocoder ones were completely newly written by MJ. Just search for the original version by Yellow Magic Orchestra on youTube and you'll see what has been sampled by MJ.

[Hess]

Finally an official statement from SONY.

[Dorian]

Can't wait to `discover the video`.No teaser yet?

[Arabian Knight]

Seriously, Behind The Mask deserves a lot of a cover than that sad cover.

I wonder how the videos will look like

[ShineGloveShine]

Ok, I got the radio edit from a website which is here:
http://www.musiqueradio.com/article_news10359_michael-jackson-ecoutez-behind-the-mask.php

I extracted the stream and edited it down instead of the radio intermissions, all you will here is "Welcome" and that would be it, except just something unrelated to the song at the end, you get the gist of it anyway:
http://www.mediafire.com/?eaakwv2jm16mawj

Enjoy, I added the cover of the single to it and additional info :).

[Hess]

^^^^
Thanks

[ANDROMEDA]

awww thank you so much:)

[Hess]

It is GREAT!!

This could (should!!!) be a HUGE hit. I just hope SONY promotes the hell out of it!

Video, the making of Michael air on TV, billboards, TV ads etc.

SONY could still make this project better. - And with BTM and HT singles and videos coming maybe MJ could really make it's way back up on the charts. If SONY really promoted this album like really doing it BIG time, it could sell fantastic.

[The Lost Child]

many thanks!

[ShineGloveShine]

@Hess: Completely agree, the best song on the album along with Best of Joy in my honest opinion :).

Ok so I have created a WAV as well as an MP3 for the Radio Edit:

WAV:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0gqjd7v3qiqz353

MP3:
http://www.mediafire.com/?eaakwv2jm16mawj

@To all who said thank you: It is quite alright :hug:, thought all of you needed to hear it.

[Dangerous Incorporated]

<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5SyxA4K_tIQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[ShineGloveShine]

You should upload the HT mix I up'd the volume on from SunsetDriver's mix as well. :P.

http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3266782&postcount=1079

[matiasdf]

WELL DONE SONY. Best track on MICHAEL, great production work by McClain too. Can't wait for the single!

[Korgnex]

Listen to "Behind The Mask"



"Behind The Mask" contains a sample of the eponymous song "Behind The Mask", originally created by Japanese electro pop group Yellow Magic Orchestra which was founded in 1978. The group is considered to be a pioneer of the electro pop music. Apart from that their music is still being remixed and used by contemporary artists.

As Michael Jackson discovered the song "Behind The Mask" by the group Yellow Magic Orchestra he asked its writer, Ryiuchi Sakamoto, for permission to create his own proper version of the song and to write his own lyrics. [Note: The original is mostly an instrumental piece of music and besides the vocoder vocals doesn't have any lyrics.] Sakamoto agreed immediately. That way Michael has created this version that needs to have been recently completed by John McClain, composer of numerous hits of Janet Jackson and a friend of the King of Pop, for the album "Michael". [Note: The song wasn't completed by John McClain, instead he made an entirely new version to make it sound more modern for inclusion on the album.]

The album "Michael" is the first posthumous release. Thus this album is not such a piece of work that Michael Jackson would really have approved of being released, with much imperfection that have caused polemics. [Note: Sony Music is directly addressing here the disappointments of the fans about some songs.] But now, after the diffusion of the song "Breaking News", the first extract chosen by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music to sound the bell for the release of the album "Michael", plus the allowance of Michael Jackson's choice to choose "Hold My Hand" as the first official single, you'll find all that energy of Michael Jackson that made him stand out in the '80ies again in "Behind The Mask".

"Behind The Mask" is a passionate, funky title, in fine a breathtaking Michael. With this new single of the album "Michael" fans of Michael Jackson will regain a more authentic song. The pleasure to discover Michael Jackson afresh remains the strongest feeling.



Sony Music FRANCE / translation: Korgnex

[PCR]

The album "Michael" is the first posthumous release. Thus this album is not such a piece of work that Michael Jackson would really have approved of being released, with much imperfection that have caused polemics. [Note: Sony Music is directly addressing here the disappointments of the fans about some songs.] But now, after the diffusion of the song "Breaking News", the first extract chosen by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music to sound the bell for the release of the album "Michael", plus the allowance of Michael Jackson's choice to choose "Hold My Hand" as the first official single [NOTE: Sony Music is directly addressing here the fact that they had nothing to do with the rather cold reception HMH had... lol] , you'll find all that energy of Michael Jackson that made him stand out in the '80ies again in "Behind The Mask".


Ok, I had to add the info in blue, sorry :lol:
ok, let's hope BTM will do better than HMH. Beutiful song it was, sure, but not for a leading single.

I like BTM very, very much.
thanks for the info!

[Korgnex]

"Hold My Hand" managed to get to the top of the German airplay charts! Even though it's a mediocre song and rather a typical Akon song it did well in Europe, especially Germany.

They hoped for more sentimental humans in other countries buying or requesting the song around Christmas though.

[Vlens]

Am i wrong or did they make the pieces with computer voice sound clearer?

[VictorMacBernik]

heard the song today on 2 french radio stations skyrock and vibration

[richardhardy1979]

Lets all do our bit to promote this great song and the album.

If you watch this video on youtube there is a link at the bottom to add it to your facebook page so all your friends see it!!

I have had some great comments about the song, 99% of the public would buy this single, even the album if they actually hear it and hear how good it is!!!

Come on lets do this for Mike!!!






<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5SyxA4K_tIQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[matiasdf]

I want to do my bit to actively promote this one. I will repeatedly request it to radios here in Uruguay. Do the same in your countries.

[matiasdf]

When can we expect the CD single?

[The Lost Child]

When can we expect the CD single?

and if?

[Vale4263]

This radio version sounds slower than the album version...

[donalb]

This song really sounds great on the radio! Wonderful energy and spark with a certain timeless quality. Classic MJ! With the right video and promotion, it could become a HUGE hit around the world. Time will tell.

[AllForLove]

I just heard it on my favourite radio today I Hope they'll do like they use to do for each new track, but I'm not worry they love Michael :dance:

[Dorian]

Any idea if the video is streamed tomorrow?

[Hess]

Streamed tomorrow???

Why do you think that?

I really hope so, but SONY should make it an event.

[Dorian]

Streamed tomorrow???

Why do you think that?

I really hope so, but SONY should make it an event.

Wasn't the video planned to premiere ad the Oscars tonight?

[Arklove]

Wasn't the video planned to premiere ad the Oscars tonight?

Where did you hear this??

[love is magical]

This song really sounds great on the radio! Wonderful energy and spark with a certain timeless quality. Classic MJ! With the right video and promotion, it could become a HUGE hit around the world. Time will tell.

:punk::punk::punk:

[Dorian]

It was posted here on the board.I'd search for that post but I don't have a working mouse anymore.Lol

[Arklove]

It was posted here on the board.I'd search for that post but I don't have a working mouse anymore.Lol

hahaha....ok! :lol:

[Hess]

I haven't heard anything about the video being aired on Oscar night - but I really hope you are right.

BUT - I doubt the video is finalized.

[The Lost Child]

As far as google translator allows me - Sony and the Estate are planning to involve fans in promotion of BTM:

LAUNCH OF MASH UP INEDIT WITH FANS OF MICHAEL JACKSON ON MARCH 07



- BILL VIDEO BEHIND THE MASK INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS AND IDEAS OF THE WORLD TO GIVE AS A SINGLE ARTISTIC VISION -



New York, NY - To perpetuate the spirit of innovative short films from Michael Jackson, with the desire to constantly push the boundaries of creativity by freezing the looks, the feelings and emotions associated with music, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music will give all music lovers an opportunity to help create online video to illustrate the concept for single Behind The Mask. Using the Internet in innovative ways, each may, from March 7, make its own contribution by creating a segment that will be part of the Project Behind The Mask.



Led by the creative team at Radical Media and director Dennis Liu, participants should log onto the site http://behindthemask.michaeljackson.com, presenting a simple interface consisting of tools defining the roles that everyone can interpret in this unique project. Initially, users choose a dance, words, or reactions of the crowd, the "performers" can also indulge in a dance demonstration by performing the moonwalk, lean, or by standing on tiptoe. Then, using the template of the site which is to divide the screen into several parts, they can film their performance directly on the site using their webcam (or video camera) and upload them at the precise time sequence corresponding to the song.



After gathering all the sequences submitted by participants worldwide, the director will select the best for inclusion in this historic video by Michael Jackson. The final result of Behind The Mask Project is presented in the first week of April.



Behind the Mask is a song from the CD with Michael is unanimity among both fans and critics. Michael was ranked ahead of many rankings in several countries late 2010 and has so far sold some 3 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the most important albums of the year . Her success underlines again the importance of Michael as an icon and undisputed superstar of music, transcending cultures and languages.



Visit www.michaeljackson.com for news and updates on the Project Behind The Mask. Http://behindthemask.michaeljackson.com site opens its doors on March 7.
http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/20110227_btm.htm

[Korgnex]

^ Please refer to the original posting by "Gaz" (founder of MJJC):

--> Michael jackson’s ultimate music fan global mash-up to launch online march 7 (http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109949)

[chacal]

New Michael Jackson Singles Coming From The Global #1 Album "Michael"


Album Already Achieves Platinum Status in 17 Countries Worldwide
http://www.michaeljackson.com/sites/mjackson/files/MJ_Hollywood_Tonight_V2_c.jpgNew York, NY – In the coming weeks, the Estate and Sony Music will be releasing "Hollywood Tonight" and "Behind the Mask" from the global hit album MICHAEL. "Behind The Mask" will be released as the radio single in countries including the United States, Canada, Japan and France. "Hollywood Tonight" will be the single released to radio in the rest of the world and videos for both songs will be released worldwide. Each Sony Music affiliate will also release more information on the plans in their respective territories.
Both "Behind The Mask" and "Hollywood Tonight" are fan and critical favorites from MICHAEL – the unique collection of Michael Jackson songs completed posthumously and released in December by Sony and his Estate. The album includes material Michael had been working on for future release prior to his passing along with other vintage work he planned to place on future albums. Joe Vogel, author of the upcoming book Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson, wrote that while "Posthumous works are notoriously tricky…This, ultimately, is the most important quality of Michael: it feels like Michael."
"Behind the Mask," which was recently completed by John McClain and Jon Nettlesbey, is praised by critics for infusing the spirit of Michael's music from the past. Rolling Stone called it "a fiercely funky cousin to "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" The song is written by Michael Jackson, Chris Mosdell and Ryuichi Sakamoto and produced by Michael Jackson, John McClain and Jon Nettlesbey. The song's recognizable hook is a sample of "Behind The Mask" as performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto's Yellow Magic Orchestra. And "Hollywood Tonight", which USA TODAY said "pulsates with Billie Jean-esque energy, was written during the time of the Invincible album. In 2007, Michael pulled the track out of the archives to work on the song with producer Theron "Neff-U" Feemster. "Hollywood Tonight" was written by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer and the track was produced by Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson with co-producer by Theron "Neff-U" Feemster. Ellen DeGeneres debuted and danced to the song with her audience during her popular talk show.
http://www.michaeljackson.com/sites/mjackson/files/MJ-MASK-EYES%207_0.jpgMICHAEL was the #1 global album upon its release in December and has shipped over 3 million units worldwide making it one of the biggest albums of 2010. The album's nonstop success continues to underscore Michael's importance to his fans as a global icon and superstar, and shows how his music continues to transcend cultures and languages. The platinum status for MICHAEL has now grown to 17 countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France (2x), Italy (2x), Spain, Denmark, Poland, Russia(2x), Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic (5x), Canada, India (2x), China, Taiwan, Korea and the Middle East. Michael is now Gold in 18 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Sweden.
MICHAEL marks another release under the new agreement between The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music announced in March 2010 that continues the label's 35-year relationship with Michael and his music. During that time, Michael sold hundreds of millions of records, had 13 #1 singles and released the pop culture phenomenon "Thriller," which remains music's all-time bestselling album with more than 100 million copies sold worldwide.
Information on MICHAEL can be found at www.MichaelJackson.com (http://%20www.michaeljackson.com/).

[serendipity]

Finally we get the press release! Thanks for posting. :)

[ShineGloveShine]

http://www.michaeljackson.com/sites/mjackson/files/MJ_Hollywood_Tonight_V2_c.jpg
That be a nice cover, dayuumn.

So happy!

[serendipity]

^Yea, I like both covers.

[Hess]

I like both covers too.

[Vlens]

As far as google translator allows me - Sony and the Estate are planning to involve fans in promotion of BTM:

http://mjdatabank.com/memo/news/2011/fevrier/20110227_btm.htm

Does this mean the video will be released in April? or isn't this for the video? cause april would be very late

[Renan_Antonio]

Does this mean the video will be released in April? or isn't this for the video? cause april would be very late

I think April is too late, if they're already announcing the video, it will probably get released until the middle of March.

[AllForLove]

heard the song today on 2 french radio stations skyrock and vibration

Yeah ! and you can hear it several times a day on Voltage FM :punk:

[AllForLove]

I haven't heard anything about the video being aired on Oscar night - but I really hope you are right.

BUT - I doubt the video is finalized.

Neither me but I heard that Celine Dion was supposed to cover "Smile" on Oscar night :scratch: did she do it ?

Sorry I'm off topic :blush:

[Vlens]

How is it doing in the charts?

[Korgnex]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7731/btmprslctag.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2459/btmprsl02tag.jpg

[ShineGloveShine]

What's that?

[Dorian]

What's that?

Promo BTM CD I suppose

[Korgnex]

Yes, this is the official French promo CD. :)

[Triumph]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7731/btmprslctag.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2459/btmprsl02tag.jpg


can we have that KORGNEX logo without the michael stuff please. lol
what a poser...

[jduddy264]

SWEET CREAM ON AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH.

What's going on?

i smell what you're cookin' lol

[ShineGloveShine]

Is it just for me or is the promo CD very bland? :/.

Don't get me wrong, I like the cover... but what?

[Jesta]

Wait, will that CD be officially released into stores, then?

[Korgnex]

can we have that KORGNEX logo without the michael stuff please. lol
what a poser...


You should understand that the only reason there's a big watermark is that bootleggers would be misusing the pics otherwise. I'm not posing.

[Renan_Antonio]

It looks fan-made, I don't know why...

[Triumph]

You should understand that the only reason there's a big watermark is that bootleggers would be misusing the pics otherwise. I'm not posing.

of course... ;)
you mean the people re-posting the image not crediting you for posting it first? :D
do you own copyrights?

in that small size and resolution it would not be possible to use this for a physical reprint.
and if a bootlegger is skilled enough to re-produce a printable version from this, well then he should also be able to remove your logo.

[donalb]

As I said before, I'm really not that concerned about the cover art for the BTM and HT cd's. I just want the people handling the promotion to execute this well by encouraging radio stations, tv networks, music stores, clubs, etc., to play the damn songs/videos and to get people excited about them.

[mehdiblanket]

How many version will be on this cd?
Will we have first version without screaming?
will they add something new like "Shout" Cry single 2001?

[Thriller 25]

http://i5.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/88d7919299255.jpg

http://i4.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/c07fb19299254.jpg

http://i3.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/d87dc19299253.jpg

found here: http://www.malibufanclub.de/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=6becdd38587abe926f841cb585163d 4c&topic=27336.msg901598#msg901598

[CherubimII]

http://i5.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/88d7919299255.jpg

http://i4.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/c07fb19299254.jpg

http://i3.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/d87dc19299253.jpg

found here: http://www.malibufanclub.de/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=6becdd38587abe926f841cb585163d 4c&topic=27336.msg901598#msg901598
THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!
IT'S AWESOME!!!!!! :juggling:

[Hess]

I wanna buy that cd !!!

[Thriller 25]

I wanna buy that cd !!!

Sold on ebay for 150 $.

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8614/btmebay.jpg

[mehdiblanket]

l want to hafve this too ,oh my God.

There is only one version of the song ?or.................?????

[OnirMJ]

http://i5.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/88d7919299255.jpg

http://i4.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/c07fb19299254.jpg

http://i3.instantgallery.de/g/gu/guest0001/d87dc19299253.jpg

found here: http://www.malibufanclub.de/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=6becdd38587abe926f841cb585163d 4c&topic=27336.msg901598#msg901598

This is Promo CD single, it is not for sale, just like Hollywood Tonight Promo single in UK. Sony gave those cd's to radio stations for promotion.

I would like to have real cd singles like Hold My Hand, but I doubt that it will be commercially released - I think it will be download only singles..

[nickzark]

thanks for the photos

[nickzark]

Sold on ebay for 150 $.

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8614/btmebay.jpg

what????150 dolars??

[Birchey]

How do we know this promo is even real?

[Pentum]

^ That's the problem with promos.

[Korgnex]

How do we know this promo is even real?


I have this CD, it's a legit one. Very scarce item, most radio stations in France have just received a digital MP3 file of it.

[OnirMJ]

I have this CD, it's a legit one. Very scarce item, most radio stations in France have just received a digital MP3 file of it.

Korgnex, do you know will it be released as commercial cd single like Hold My Hand or it will be download only single? In that official Sony statement they don't mention cd single..

[MJ5]

will there be also a remix or a different version of the song on the single?

[Birchey]

I have this CD, it's a legit one. Very scarce item, most radio stations in France have just received a digital MP3 file of it.

Well I think everyone who has the "Promo" should question it as the seller on Ebay has sold 4 of these lately and guess what? They now have another 5 all at buy it now price http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250786029530?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a64031fda :mello:

[Korgnex]

^ nothing suspicuous and I knew this before.

[Birchey]

^ nothing suspicuous and I knew this before.

I would say that for one person to have 9 of these is quite suspicious, and also the fact they are putting them as buy it nows considering the rest sold like hotcakes, auctions would generate more money. Have anymore of these promos come from any other sources?

[Birchey]

Okay just checking ebay, putting this into perspective, this is an ultra rare scarce promo but there is only one guy selling tons of these at a buy it now price.

3 Sold - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250778601390?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a6391c7ae

2 Sold - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250779523473?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a639fd991

2 Sold - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250780082877?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a63a862bd

2 Sold - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250781359362?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a63bbdd02

2 Sold - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250786029530?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a64031fda

And heres his last active one..........for now - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250786333128?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a6407c1c8

How can we be sure this item is real?

[Dorian]

official cdr sampler plastic sleeve with a paper inside : we dont sales copies

lol I love his English!

[Laura.L.]

Okay just checking ebay, putting this into perspective, this is an ultra rare scarce promo but there is only one guy selling tons of these at a buy it now price.

Well, the seller's username is "illogicall_musicboutique". Illogical, indeed. lol He's got very good feedback, but this is suspicious.

[Korgnex]

Birchey, there are guys on eBay that have contacts and get several copies of a rare item.
There's also a guy that has a "Hollywood Tonight" acetate about each week. People in the radio business are often selling their copies through another salesperson due to the fact it's highly illegal.


And btw, I have direct confirmation from a source at Sony Music France that these CDs have been manufactured and thus are legit.
As I own this as a collector, I could also check everything and there's nothing suspicious.


Let's not turn this into a fake-or-not-discussion. As long as you don't own a copy, you can't really tell yourself.

[Birchey]

Birchey, there are guys on eBay that have contacts and get several copies of a rare item.
There's also a guy that has a "Hollywood Tonight" acetate about each week. People in the radio business are often selling their copies through another salesperson due to the fact it's highly illegal.


And btw, I have direct confirmation from a source at Sony Music France that these CDs have been manufactured and thus are legit.
As I own this as a collector, I could also check everything and there's nothing suspicious.


Let's not turn this into a fake-or-not-discussion. As long as you don't own a copy, you can't really tell yourself.

Yes I understand that people can have duplicate copies but we are talking what 12 copies or summat? All done as a quick buy it now sale. and the simple fact that this is the ONLY person selling this cd for over a week.

Secondly is this the official Radio Edit time of BTM? MJDatabank has it at 3:39? Also the radio broadcast we have is 3:32 and it clearly has a bit missing from the intro and fade out?

I just think its better to provide this info to "future" buyers. It may very well be real and only time will tell.

[Vlens]

How is it still not in the top 50 in France?

[Korgnex]

Secondly is this the official Radio Edit time of BTM? MJDatabank has it at 3:39? Also the radio broadcast we have is 3:32 and it clearly has a bit missing from the intro and fade out?

Yes, it is. The official Radio Edit has a track length of 3:39 min and a real playtime (without the 4 seconds silence at the end) of 3:35 min. That's why the sleeve mentions 3:35 min.



http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7731/btmprslctag.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2459/btmprsl02tag.jpg

[ConservativeMind]

When is the music video coming out for BTM?

[OnirMJ]

When is the music video coming out for BTM?

First week of April.

[ConservativeMind]

OnirMJ.. Thanks so much!

[Eric]

Has BTM been released to radio in the USA?

[souldreamer7]

Has BTM been released to radio in the USA?

I heard it the other night on a local College radio station. I happened to be riding with a friend in her car. I hardly listen to radio that much,but I do try and listen when Michael has something coming out.

:wub:
souldreamer7

[BudzMJJ]

On the subject of the promo cd's and Acetates. Gonna be starting my collecting soon as i'm working again so have money =) how do i teel the fakes from the real deal on Ebay and the like. Cos there are a LOT of rare things showing up on there now days and i don't wanna get ripped off. Which sites are best to use for research into things like, serial numbers and other things to help prove the real from the fake?

[Dangerous Incorporated]

Behind The Mask (Instrumental):
<iframe title="Twitvid video player" class="twitvid-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.twitvid.com/embed.php?guid=CKMGZ&autoplay=0" frameborder="0" height="360" width="480"></iframe>

Behind The Mask (Edit):
<iframe title="Twitvid video player" class="twitvid-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.twitvid.com/embed.php?guid=IOIVW&autoplay=0" frameborder="0"></iframe>

[ShineGloveShine]

I'd take away the Behind the Mask Instrumental.

http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111816

[KingMikeJ]

Only about 2 weeks until we see the video!

[Hess]

Can't wait to see the video.

[BudzMJJ]

So, how do I find out if they are going to use any of my video clips in the actual video? Will the e-mail us, or do we just have to wait till it premieres?

Also......

On the subject of the promo cd's and Acetates. Gonna be starting my collecting soon as i'm working again so have money =) how do i teel the fakes from the real deal on Ebay and the like. Cos there are a LOT of rare things showing up on there now days and i don't wanna get ripped off. Which sites are best to use for research into things like, serial numbers and other things to help prove the real from the fake?

[jediswirek]

Which sites are best to use for research into things like, serial numbers and other things to help prove the real from the fake?
More than Welcome my blog: www.oddworldcollection.blogspot.com :P:P

[CherubimII]

Behind the Mask
is one AWESOME!!!!!! song.
It deserves some D$mn RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Arabian Knight]

This is a great song!! <3

[GinnyJackson]

i just did my bit for it i hope it wasnt to late lol.

[Birchey]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250794256359?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a6480a7e7

Lol, Three more promos on sale from this guy ^^ That would put it upto, 15 he has put on ebay in total, 15 Radio stations in France without BTM XD

Oh and now this one, different colour, different font, but apparently according to them, there are 3 versions, and France definately have 2 different types of Promos now http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/michael-jackson-cd-promo-france-1-t-behind-mask-/250794256359?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3a6480a7e7

They have 5 for sale XD

DOES ANY RADIO STATION HAVE BTM........We Are Doomed!!!

[Birchey]

And anyone else wanna buy dodgy looking promos, heres a Hollywood Tonight one XD
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Michael-Jackson-Hollywood-Tonight-Brazil-PROMO-CD-6-MIX-/260756802385?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item3cb6510b51

Strangly they only make Promos on similar looking White discs in Brazil XD

[Webbie]

i just did my bit for it i hope it wasnt to late lol.

You weren't too late.
MJ Online Team confirmed that fanvideos for the project are being accepted until april 14.
Strangely, the BTM videoclip will premiere on april 14 as well so I guess they won't edit the fanvideos?

[GinnyJackson]

well thanks and i think they will its just prolly a different time. like a typo.

[Minimj]

Any news about these being released as a CD? Nothing on Amazon.fr yet.

[MichaelJacksonOne]

<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gfOjQrYaA2U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Hess]

^^^

Looks funny - but looks nothing like a MJ music video. :lol: :lol:

Can't wait to see the final product.

[joberooni]

definitely interested to see how this turns out. though the teaser doesn't look all too promising. I loved the HT video though.

[Neomic]

Video looks okay, hoping that we somehow get the original mix of the song. Would be nice to hear how Michael left it.

[*Navi*]

Is the french vinyl single (Behind the mask/hollywood tonight) the same as the Uk one?

[OnirMJ]

Is the french vinyl single (Behind the mask/hollywood tonight) the same as the Uk one?

Yes it is.

[tarakino]

Any news when the video will be released??

[Hess]

where can the french single be bought?

[*Navi*]

I ordered mine at amazon.fr:cheeky:

[macaw]

both the french and italian vinyl single arrived this morning in the post

[Mr. Make Believe]

both the french and italian vinyl single arrived this morning in the post

Great! Is there any difference between the two?

[RIP_2009]

I wonder the same thing

[macaw]

is there gonna be a cd single?

[macaw]

Great! Is there any difference between the two?


both the same

[Mr. Make Believe]

both the same

Thnx! For the reply. Mine arrived today. Geezz. a 7" vinyl. That's been a long time ago :-)

[ukutan]

please release the original version Sony !!

I agree

[MJalen]

The front of 7'' vinyl is BTM and the back is HT.
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7900/96859544.jpg
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9731/85121216.jpg

[kingandqueenofpop]

is the 7inch out now to buy will it be in hmv.

[JamesDean]

The front of 7'' vinyl is BTM and the back is HT.
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7900/96859544.jpg
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9731/85121216.jpg

Thank you very much for this info

[Mr. Make Believe]

Will there also be a Behind the Mask CD single released?

[Hess]

I want that 7" - it looks amazing.