Olodum
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Imagine a scenario where Sony came to you, and you were obligated to make the best Posthumous MJ Album you could make. What would you produce? How long would it take from 2010 to 2017? What would be the name, album art, and track listing? What unfinished songs would you include, and would or wouldn't you leave them untouched?
And the reason I would put “obligated”, is because if it were up to me, there would be no Posthumous Albums… ever. But alas, Sony wants to make it. It’s up to you to make one. And I have to make the most respectful posthumous album that pays tribute to Michael Jackson. Instead of marketing it as his finished work/vision. ("IT'S LIKE MICHAEL IS STILL MAKING MUSIC." Don't give me that crap, Sony.)
Because to me, without the original artist's finished vision. They aren't Michael Jackson Albums.
You guys can do whatever you want.
But mine will be like a dignified tribute. Anyhow, here's my idea...
Yes, I would have the 'Michael' album come out in 2016, or maybe 2017.
So for 'Michael' (the first and final posthumous album), I would take original recordings of songs Michael Jackson was working on before he passed, and tinker with them just a bit. I'd remaster them entirely, and maybe add a few instruments, maybe a slight orchestral background, or a bass line. BUT THAT'S IT. None of them are full-on remixes, and none of them should be. Like I said, this is a tribute. A written love letter to the artist using the amazing works he never finished.
And finally, I would hold off on 'For All Time' being released on 'Thriller 25', a year before MJ passes. It'll end up being this album's first released single.
1. For All Time
2. Love Never Felt So Good
3. If You Don't Love Me
4. Days In Gloucestershire
5. Best of Joy
6. Xscape
7. Chicago
8. A Place With No Name
9. Fall Again
10. There Must Be More To Life Than This - Feat: Freddie Mercury
11. Michael (Original Title being: 'Hold My Hand - Feat: Akon')
And the reason I would put “obligated”, is because if it were up to me, there would be no Posthumous Albums… ever. But alas, Sony wants to make it. It’s up to you to make one. And I have to make the most respectful posthumous album that pays tribute to Michael Jackson. Instead of marketing it as his finished work/vision. ("IT'S LIKE MICHAEL IS STILL MAKING MUSIC." Don't give me that crap, Sony.)
Because to me, without the original artist's finished vision. They aren't Michael Jackson Albums.
You guys can do whatever you want.
But mine will be like a dignified tribute. Anyhow, here's my idea...
Yes, I would have the 'Michael' album come out in 2016, or maybe 2017.
So for 'Michael' (the first and final posthumous album), I would take original recordings of songs Michael Jackson was working on before he passed, and tinker with them just a bit. I'd remaster them entirely, and maybe add a few instruments, maybe a slight orchestral background, or a bass line. BUT THAT'S IT. None of them are full-on remixes, and none of them should be. Like I said, this is a tribute. A written love letter to the artist using the amazing works he never finished.
And finally, I would hold off on 'For All Time' being released on 'Thriller 25', a year before MJ passes. It'll end up being this album's first released single.
1. For All Time
2. Love Never Felt So Good
3. If You Don't Love Me
4. Days In Gloucestershire
5. Best of Joy
6. Xscape
7. Chicago
8. A Place With No Name
9. Fall Again
10. There Must Be More To Life Than This - Feat: Freddie Mercury
11. Michael (Original Title being: 'Hold My Hand - Feat: Akon')
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