French interview of Dr Freeze about the next MJ album

Interview exclusive: Dr. Freeze fait des révélations sur le prochain album...
Si de nombreux fans s'intéressent de près aux crédits de chaque albums de Michael Jackson, certains vont plus loin dans leur démarche. C'est ainsi que quatre membres du forum MJFrance ont réussi à entrer en contact avec Elliott Straite plus connu sous le nom de Dr. Freeze, c'est à dire le producteur de "Break Of Dawn" (Invincible), "A Place With No Name" ou encore "Blue Gangsta".

Dr Freeze a travaillé en studio avec Michael Jackson et livre dans une interview exclusive des infos très intéressantes rien que pour vous. Entrez ainsi plus profondément dans le secret des enregistrements du Roi de la Pop en découvrant cette interview en trois partie. Première partie aujourd'hui intitulée: Dr Freeze fait des révélations sur le prochain album... 

Quagmire : Je suis impatient de savoir comment vous avez commencé à collaborer avec Michael Jackson et comment il vous a contacté.

Dr. Freeze : Je connaissais bien son manager, John McClain, et je travaillais sur un album avec mes partenaires, Spydermann. Après avoir terminé l'album, ça ne s'est pas passé comme prévu et on a dû en annuler la sortie. J'étais très contrarié. Et puis John McClain m'a dit : «Ne t'inquiète pas Freeze. J'ai un autre projet pour toi. Je vais être en affaire avec Michael.» Je lui ai répondu: «Michael... qui?», et il m’a dit : «Michael Jackson!» Je n'y ai pas cru au début et je trouvais ça complètement dingue. Et puis un jour, j'étais au téléphone avec mon père et quelqu'un m'a appelé sur l'autre ligne… et c'était Michael ! C'est comme ça que tout a commencé. J'avais des chansons et je les ai présentées à Michael. Il les a adorées ! Parce que Michael et moi, on a un son très proche. Alors à chaque fois que je lui proposais un truc, c'était facile pour lui d'étudier la chanson, car c'était comme s'il la connaissait déjà. Je lui ai proposé des chansons et il les a adorées. Il les chérissait. C'est comme ça que nous nous sommes rencontrés.

Q : Parlons de "Break Of Dawn", qui est une super chanson. Je pense que c'est une des chansons les plus sensuelles qu'il ait jamais faites et c'est ce Michael que je voulais entendre. Je ne sais pas si vous le savez, mais c'est la première fois qu'il parle de faire l'amour dans une chanson. Je ne sais pas si vous aviez abordé ce sujet précis avec lui ?

F : (rires) Ouais, merci. C'était sa chanson préférée, c'était son bébé.

Q : Vous souvenez-vous du nombre exact de chansons que vous lui avez présentées ?

F : Je lui ai présenté beaucoup de chansons. Les principales chansons sur lesquelles nous avions travaillé sont "Break Of Dawn", "A Place With No Name" et "Blue Gangsta". Ces trois chansons étaient nos priorités. "Break Of Dawn" est une des chansons qui ont été finalisées. Les autres auraient dû sortir plus tard. On les gardait en réserve.

Q : Donc vous lui proposiez les chansons et Michael vous disait s'il aimait telle ou telle chanson. Si j'ai bien compris, il a tout de suite adoré Break Of Dawn, et à partir de là, il a décidé de se concentrer sur ce morceau en particulier. Que s'est-il passé ensuite ?

F : On enregistrait, on changeait de studio, on réenregistrait, on enregistrait d'autres chansons. Vous savez, "A Place With No Name" et "Blue Gangsta" ont été enregistrées à la même époque. Il y en a aussi d'autres dont je ne peux pas parler pour l'instant. Mais d'autres chansons ont été enregistrées. Nous avons beaucoup enregistré mais ces trois chansons étaient nos trois objectifs principaux.

Q : Quel était votre état d'esprit au premier jour de studio avec lui ? Comment vous sentiez-vous ?

F : C'était assez effrayant pour moi ! J'avais l'impression d'être de nouveau à l'école primaire et de ne rien connaître à la production ! Michael m'a tout réappris. Les autres producteurs et moi étions comme des étudiants face à un professeur. Avec Michael, c'était comme si on ne connaissait plus rien à notre métier : on devait repartir de zéro et tout réapprendre. Il nous apprenait à faire chaque chose de la meilleure manière qui soit : Michael était un perfectionniste et nous avons dû partir d'une feuille blanche pour produire la musique de la meilleure manière qui soit. J'étais très nerveux, très honoré mais très nerveux ! Mais bon, Michael était plus nerveux avec vous que vous ne l'étiez avec lui. Il était tout simplement la plus formidable des personnes avec laquelle vous pouviez jamais rêver de collaborer. C'était génial ! Il savait tout sur l'industrie du disque, tout sur tout, rien ne lui était étranger, et il m'a beaucoup appris. Enfin, il était très humble et créatif. C'était vraiment génial de travailler avec lui.

Q : Vous lui avez donc proposé "Break Of Dawn", et ensuite, vous avez dû refaire le morceau intégralement en suivant ses conseils ?

F : Non, il a juste eu à enregistrer les parties vocales… et y ajouter sa magie ! C’était comme si des fleurs et des arbres poussaient de la chanson ! Il l’a touchée et c’est devenu magique ! J’en étais bouleversé !

Q : Donc toutes les parties musicales et les paroles ont été faites au préalable ?

F : Oui, il a adoré la chanson ! Il voulait la laisser telle quelle ! Tout ce que j'avais fait sur ce morceau, personne n'avait le droit de modifier quoi que ce soit. Parce que ça sonnait comme il l'avait entendue la première fois : on avait eu un rêve, une vision, et il voulait retranscrire ce rêve en chanson dans ses moindres détails. Il ne voulait rien changer, il voulait garder la magie de la chanson absolument intacte. Ce que vous entendez sur Invincible, c'est exactement la version que je lui ai proposée avant qu'il n'y pose son chant.

Q : Combien de temps cela lui a-t-il pris pour enregistrer le chant ?

F : Ça lui a pris du temps car il voulait beaucoup d’ampleur dans la voix, surtout l'harmonie qu'on entend dans les chœurs. Ça a pris du temps. Le processus en studio était aussi long que si on était en train de tourner un film !

Q : À cette époque, travaillait-il aussi sur d'autres chansons pour Invincible ?

F : Oui.

Q : Donc il venait enregistrer ses prises de voix, les écoutait, les arrangeait, partait travailler sur d'autres chansons, puis revenait quelques jours plus tard pour faire d'autres prises ?

F : Oui, on faisait un travail incrémental. Parfois il enregistrait le chant principal, parfois c'était juste les chœurs ou des adlibs... Il écoutait également les différents mixages et changeait quelques détails par-ci par-là. Il était en plein processus créatif. On voulait que la chanson soit parfaite, et pour revenir à mon analogie sur le cinéma, il était un peu comme un réalisateur qui cherche à améliorer son film en faisant évoluer le script ou en changeant d'acteurs. C'est ce type de processus qu'il a utilisé pour créer cette chanson, et plus globalement, l'album Invincible.

Q : Donc en gros, il changeait un couplet, partait travailler sur une autre chanson, et quelques jours plus tard, il revenait vers vous pour faire à nouveau évoluer la chanson ?

F : Oui. Quand à son retour des changements avaient été effectués ou des idées avaient été proposées, il les écoutait attentivement. Il se posait aussi parfois et arrangeait deux ou trois choses. Au final, toutes les décisions lui appartenaient. C'était le boss. Il était ouvert à toute critique ou suggestion bénéfique à la chanson, tant qu'elle gardait son efficacité. Tout ce qui l’intéressait était d’avoir des hits en puissance.

Q : Qui a eu l'idée de reprendre "A Horse With No Name" du groupe America ?

F : C'est moi. Encore une fois, j’ai fait toute la musique, et il n’a eu qu'à apprendre les paroles. C’était au même moment que Break Of Dawn, mais elle n’est pas sortie et on a continué à travailler dessus après. On l'a améliorée petit à petit.

Q : Etait-elle prévue pour l'album Invincible ou un autre projet?

F : Initialement, elle était prévue pour Invincible, oui. Elle n’est pas sortie sur cet album et on l'a donc gardée en réserve, tout comme "Blue Gangsta".

Q : Par rapport à l'extrait qui a filtré sur Internet, peut-on s'attendre à des différences de mixage ?

F : Oui, ce que vous avez entendu est un ancien mixage. Celui que vous allez prochainement entendre est complètement nouveau.

Q : Vous avez dit «prochainement» ? Je veux bien en savoir plus !

F : "A Place With No Name" et "Blue Gangsta". seront toutes les deux sur le prochain album de Michael. "A Place With No Name" sera différente de la fuite sur internet, elle sera mise à jour. Pour "Blue Gangsta", j'ai réenregistré l'instrumental. Donc attendez-vous à des changements.

Q : Aviez-vous finalisé cette chanson avec Michael de son vivant ?

F : Tout à fait, elle avait été finalisée.

Q : Quel était votre ressenti sur Michael quand vous avez appris à le connaître un peu plus en studio ?

F : Il m'a appris non seulement à créer une chanson correctement, mais il m'a aussi donné des conseils sur l'industrie musicale dans son ensemble. Mon principal ressenti est qu'il était un génie absolu. J'ai eu la chance d'apprendre auprès d'un des plus grands. J'essaie de mettre en application ses conseils dans les projets que j'entreprends aujourd'hui : j'essaie de garder vivant l'esprit artistique de Michael Jackson. C'est un peu comme si j'étais diplômé de l'université musicale «Michael Jackson». Mais bon, pour en revenir à votre question, le mot «ressenti» est trop faible. Il n'existe pas de mot assez fort pour décrire ce que j'ai appris et vécu auprès du Roi de la Pop.

Q : Avez-vous des anecdotes croustillantes sur vos sessions en studio ?

F : Pas vraiment. Je me suis beaucoup amusé en travaillant avec lui. Michael était quelqu'un de drôle qui aimait vous faire des blagues. On parlait vraiment de tout ensemble, de jeux vidéo, etc. Puis on se remettait à bosser, la leçon reprenait. On était ébahis devant ses performances. Ça se passait comme ça.

Q : S'échauffait-il beaucoup vocalement avec d'enregistrer le chant ?

F : N'importe qui doit s'échauffer, que ce soit en sport ou en chant. On ne le voyait jamais faire ses vocalises devant nous, mais quand il arrivait en studio pour enregistrer, il se plantait devant le micro et mettait le feu à la chanson. Quant il partait, le studio était en cendres et nos mâchoires au sol. C'était vraiment impressionnant à voir.
 
I translated it with google. It's quite interesting actually. :)

While many fans are very interested in appropriations for each album of Michael Jackson, some go further in their approach. Thus, four members of the forum MJFrance managed to get in touch with Elliott Straits best known under the name of Dr. Freeze, ie the producer of " Break Of Dawn "(Invincible)," A Place With No Name "or" Blue Gangsta ".

Dr. Freeze has worked in the studio with Michael Jackson and book in an exclusive interview very interesting news just for you. And enter more deeply into the secret recordings of the King of Pop when he discovered this three-part interview. Part one today titled: Dr. Freeze made revelations about the next album ...?

Quagmire: I'm eager to hear how you began working with Michael Jackson and how he contacted you.

Dr. Freeze: I knew his manager, John McClain, and I was working on an album with my partners, Spydermann. After completing the album, it did not go as planned and we had to cancel the exit. I was very upset. And then John McClain said, "Do not worry Freeze. I have another project for you. I'll be in business with Michael. "I said:" Michael ... who? "and he said:" Michael Jackson! "I did not believe it at first and I thought it was crazy. And then one day I was on the phone with my father and someone called me on the other line ... and it was Michael! That's how it all began. I had some songs and I made to Michael. He adored them! Because Michael and I, we have a sound very close. So every time I proposed something, it was easy for him to study the song because it was as if he already knew. I asked him songs and he adored. He cherished them. That's how we met.

Q: Speaking of "Break Of Dawn " , which is a great song. I think that's one of the most sensual songs he has ever made and that's what I wanted to hear Michael. I do not know if you know, this is the first time he talks about making love in a song. I do not know if you had addressed this very issue with him?

F: (laughs) Yeah, thank you. It was his favorite song was his baby .

Q: Do you remember the exact number of songs that you have presented?

F: I introduced him to many songs. The main songs on which we worked are "Break Of Dawn", "A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". These three songs were our priorities. "Break Of Dawn" is one of the songs that have been finalized. Others have been released later. They are kept in reserve.

Q: So you suggest songs and Michael said if you liked a particular song. As I understand, he loved every Break Of Dawn, and from there he decided to focus on this particular song. What happened next?

F: We were recording, we changed the studio, we re-register, we recorded more songs. You know, "A Place With No Name" and "Gangsta Blue" were recorded at the same time. There are also some others I can not speak for now. But other songs were recorded. We saved a lot but these three songs were our three main objectives.

Q: What was your mindset in the first day in studio with him? How did you feel?

F: It was pretty scary for me! I felt to be back in primary school and not knowing anything about the production! Michael I relearned everything. The other producers and I were as students face a teacher. With Michael, it was as if we knew nothing more to our business: we had to start over and relearn everything. He taught us to do everything the best way possible: Michael was a perfectionist and we had to start from scratch to produce the music for the best possible way. I was very nervous, very nervous but very honored! Anyway, Michael was more nervous with you than you were with him. It was simply the most wonderful people with whom you could never dream of working together. It was great! He knew all about the music industry, everything about everything, nothing was foreign to him, and he taught me a lot. Finally, he was very humble and creative. It was really great to work with him.

Q: You have therefore proposed his "Break Of Dawn", and then you had to redo the song in full by following his advice?

F: No, he just had to record vocals ... and add his magic! It was like flowers and trees grew in the song! He touched her and it became magical! I was shocked!

Q: So all the musical parts and the lyrics were made in advance?

F: Yes, he loved the song! He wanted to leave it as is! All I had done on this piece, no one had the right to change anything. Because it sounded like he had heard the first time we had a dream, a vision, and he wanted to recreate this dream in song to the last detail. He did not want to change anything, he wanted to keep the magic of the song absolutely intact. What you hear on Invincible is exactly the version I've given him before he raises his voice there.

Q: How long did it take him to record the song?

F: It took him time because he wanted a lot of momentum in the voice, especially the harmony you hear in the chorus. It took time. Process studio was as long if we was spinning film!

Q: At that time, he also worked on other songs for Invincible??

F: Yes .

Q: So he was taken to record his voice, listening to them, arranged them, started working on other songs, then returned a few days later to make additional catch?

F: Yes, it was incremental work. Sometimes he recorded the lead vocals, sometimes it was just the chorus or adlib ... He also listened to the different mixes and changed some details in here and there. He was in full creative process. We wanted song either perfect and return to my analogy on cinema he was like filmmaker seeking improve his film making evolve script or changing actors. This type of process it has used to create this song, and overall, the album Invincible .

Q: So basically, he changed a verse, started work on another song, and a few days later, he came to you to change the song again?

F: Yes. When he returned changes were made and ideas were proposed, he listened attentively. It also arose at times and arranged two or three things. Ultimately, all decisions were his. It was the boss. It was open to any criticism or suggestions beneficial to the song, as it kept its effectiveness. All that interested him was to have hits in power.

Q: Who had the idea of taking "A Horse With No Name" group America?

F: That's me. Again, I did all the music, and he only had to learn the lyrics. It was at the same time as Break Of Dawn, but it is not extended and continued to work on it later. It has improved gradually.

Q: Was it planned for the album Invincible or another project?

F: Initially it was planned for Invincible, yes. It is not out on this album and was therefore kept in reserve as "Blue Gangsta".

Q: Compared to the extract leaked on the Internet, can we expect differences mixing?

F: Yes, what you heard is an old mix. One you'll soon hear is completely new .

Q: You said "soon"? I am willing to learn more!

F: ?"A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". will both be on the next album of Michael. "A Place With No Name" will be different from the leak on the internet, it will be updated. For "Blue Gangsta" I rerecorded the instrumental. So expect changes .

Q: Did you have completed this song with Michael in his lifetime?

F: Absolutely, it had been finalized .

Q: What were your feelings about Michael when you got to know a bit more in the studio?

F: It taught me not only to create a song correctly, but it also gave me advice on the music industry as a whole. My main feeling is that he was an absolute genius. I was fortunate to learn from one of the greatest. I try to apply his advice in the projects I undertake today: I try to keep alive the artistic spirit of Michael Jackson. It's like if I graduated from college musical "Michael Jackson". Anyway, getting back to your question, the word "feeling" is too low. There is no word strong enough to describe what I learned and lived with the King of Pop.

Q: Do you have any anecdotes about your studio sessions?

F: Not really. I had great fun working with him. Michael was someone who loved you make funny jokes. It really spoke to any set, video games, etc.. Then resumed his work, the lesson resumed. We were amazed at its performance. It happened like that.

Q: he warmed up with a lot vocally record the song?

F: Anyone who is warm, either in sports or singing. We never saw him do his vocal exercises before us, but when he came into the studio to record, he stood before the microphone and set fire to the song. As he left, the studio was in ashes and our jaws on the floor. It was really impressive to see .



You will discover tomorrow the second part of this interview entitled: Dr. Freeze reveals the title of a novel.

Thank you to Quagmire, Bud, and Tristan Dovido MJFrance forum.
 
Thank you!

"F: ?"A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". will both be on the next album of Michael. "A Place With No Name" will be different from the leak on the internet, it will be updated. For "Blue Gangsta" I rerecorded the instrumental. So expect changes ."

That would be great.
 
And tomorrow he will give the name of an unknow unreleased song of invincible :) ( sorry for my english)
 
'...... when he came into the studio to record, he stood before the microphone and set fire to the song. As he left, the studio was in ashes and our jaws on the floor. '


I love this quote from the interview. Thank you for sharing
 
OMG OMG OMG OMG :bugeyed

This was PRICELESS!!!!!!!! :wild::wild::wild:

omg OMG omg OMG!!!!! Blue Gangsta absolutely finished by the King himself!!!!!! :swoon:


F: It was pretty scary for me! I felt to be back in primary school and not knowing anything about the production! Michael I relearned everything. The other producers and I were as students face a teacher. With Michael, it was as if we knew nothing more to our business: we had to start over and relearn everything. He taught us to do everything the best way possible: Michael was a perfectionist and we had to start from scratch to produce the music for the best possible way. I was very nervous, very nervous but very honored! Anyway, Michael was more nervous with you than you were with him. It was simply the most wonderful people with whom you could never dream of working together. It was great! He knew all about the music industry, everything about everything, nothing was foreign to him, and he taught me a lot. Finally, he was very humble and creative. It was really great to work with him.

That's the way a real genious work... teaching, helping, creating, sharing, staying humble, learning.... just think of that!!! :clapping:


Q: You have therefore proposed his "Break Of Dawn", and then you had to redo the song in full by following his advice?

F: No, he just had to record vocals ... and add his magic! It was like flowers and trees grew in the song! He touched her and it became magical! I was shocked!

So well describe!!!!! :wub:
that's what I feel in his every single song. that magic. that something. that very rare and special something he is the only one to add. OMG, this is ssoooooo true!!!! :clapping::clapping::clapping:


Q: So all the musical parts and the lyrics were made in advance?

F: Yes, he loved the song! He wanted to leave it as is! All I had done on this piece, no one had the right to change anything. Because it sounded like he had heard the first time we had a dream, a vision, and he wanted to recreate this dream in song to the last detail. He did not want to change anything, he wanted to keep the magic of the song absolutely intact. What you hear on Invincible is exactly the version I've given him before he raises his voice there.

Genious!!!!



Q: Compared to the extract leaked on the Internet, can we expect differences mixing?

F: Yes, what you heard is an old mix. One you'll soon hear is completely new . [me--> :bugeyed]

Q: You said "soon"? I am willing to learn more!

F: ?"A Place With No Name" and "Blue Gangsta". will both be on the next album of Michael. "A Place With No Name" will be different from the leak on the internet, it will be updated. For "Blue Gangsta" I rerecorded the instrumental. So expect changes .

Q: Did you have completed this song with Michael in his lifetime?

F: Absolutely, it had been finalized .

:bugeyed:bugeyed:bugeyed:bugeyed
:swoon:

:wild::wild::wild::wild:

:timer:





Q: What were your feelings about Michael when you got to know a bit more in the studio?

F: It taught me not only to create a song correctly, but it also gave me advice on the music industry as a whole. My main feeling is that he was an absolute genius. I was fortunate to learn from one of the greatest. I try to apply his advice in the projects I undertake today: I try to keep alive the artistic spirit of Michael Jackson. It's like if I graduated from college musical "Michael Jackson". Anyway, getting back to your question, the word "feeling" is too low. There is no word strong enough to describe what I learned and lived with the King of Pop.
Yes!!!!!! What a blessing to work with Michael Jackson!!! :yes:


Q: Do you have any anecdotes about your studio sessions?

F: Not really. I had great fun working with him. Michael was someone who loved you make funny jokes. It really spoke to any set, video games, etc.. Then resumed his work, the lesson resumed. We were amazed at its performance. It happened like that.

Bravo!!! Focus on the genius, tell us about his work, his genius, that's what we need to know :clapping:

when he came into the studio to record, he stood before the microphone and set fire to the song. As he left, the studio was in ashes and our jaws on the floor. It was really impressive to see .
maaaannnnnnnnnnnnnn :swoon:


THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!
I am waiting for the next parts!!!
:wild:
 
Thank you for posting this brilliant interview and for translating.

This is what I love to read about. All of the people who have worked and then written about working with Michael in the studio, they all talk about the magic, the genius, the teacher and the master that he was.
It must have been so amazing to witness that. We all know how humble he was, but I never tire of hearing it again.

Thanks also to the members of mjfrance.
 
Thank you for posting this brilliant interview and for translating.

This is what I love to read about. All of the people who have worked and then written about working with Michael in the studio, they all talk about the magic, the genius, the teacher and the master that he was.
It must have been so amazing to witness that. We all know how humble he was, but I never tire of hearing it again.

Thanks also to the members of mjfrance.

I couldn't agree more with your post, Rita!!!

:clapping:
 
Aww i :heart: break of dawn its quite ummm sexy :blush: lol
 
Q: Speaking of "Break Of Dawn " , which is a great song. I think that's one of the most sensual songs he has ever made and that's what I wanted to hear Michael. I do not know if you know, this is the first time he talks about making love in a song. I do not know if you had addressed this very issue with him?

F: (laughs) Yeah, thank you. It was his favorite song was his baby.

What does this part mean? Are there any French speakers here who can re-translate this from the original French text?
 
What does this part mean? Are there any French speakers here who can re-translate this from the original French text?
The part was : "it was his favorite song, it was his baby."

(I'm not the one who made the interview).
 
ForeverKOP;3218064 said:
What does this part mean? Are there any French speakers here who can re-translate this from the original French text?

I think the translation is right:

F : (rires) Ouais, merci. C'était sa chanson préférée, c'était son bébé.

I guess this just means it was his favourite :)

Just think of that..... mmmmmm..... :girl_blush:
 
Thank you so much for sharing this. Now THIS is what I want to read about Michael..his Genius in the studio. This is avery important part of Michael. I loved it..thank you.
 
:wild: This is Freaking BRILLIANT!!!! THANKYOU FOR SHARING!(Translating) I Cant WAITTT!!!! :D :D :D

And I agree, Break of Dawn is one of my fevs. from Invincible. His voice is soooo UNIQUE on there and Sexy! Dang, I was only 14 when I heard it and it got me thinking of things I shouldnt be thinkin' about. :blush: :cheeky:

The best thing about MICHAEL's Music is that its for all ages, you dont get embarrassed listenin' to him with your family members. And he even said he writes Most of his music for children to enjoy, he says : They're the best critics. :)

Mike, you had me at *Shmon* and still have me to this day, and will Have me forever. :yes::D I love you most.

I'll be here tomorrow to read the nxt part. :D


L.o.v.e.
Romi
 
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