Xscape General Discussion

Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

WTF happened with solo versio? How about in US?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Can anyone speak to the Estate / Sony about it?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

^^^I thought I was the only one having that problem because it appaered on my screen 'this video was blocked in your country.' :(
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

It's no longer available in the United States either.

Probably being replaced with a music video version.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

^


Ooooooooooooooh, that would be nice :yes:
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

I'm on my phone right now and I was able to play both songs on YouTube.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

When the solo version was originally uploaded, it was titled "Love Never Felt So Good (Audio)." Now, why would they bother making that clarification if a video version wasn't coming?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

I'm not able to listen to the solo version either.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

When the solo version was originally uploaded, it was titled "Love Never Felt So Good (Audio)." Now, why would they bother making that clarification if a video version wasn't coming?
You're a little bit of a Sherlock Holmes, aren't ya? hahaha. But good point. We shall see...

(Looking forward to the first video/short film in connection with Xscape!)
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

That sucks because that version had like 600,000 views!
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

That sucks because that version had like 600,000 views!

Well, at least it's still working on USA... 'cause the views counts to Billboard Hot 100.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

They don't always take down '(Audio)' videos to make way for music videos though. For example, Lady Gaga still has the audio video for Applause up, despite the fact the actual music video is up beside it.

Both videos show up and load just fine for me. Anyone contacted the Estate?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Is it working in US?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

The video has been removed, but the JT version is quickly approaching 1 mill, it's getting about 100k hits an hr this afternoon!
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

I check both on my phone and computer and yep the MJ solo version is not available but the duet with JT is? What's up with that?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

almost exactly one million views in 24 hours. wow!!
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

I see there is a mystery to solve about the missing audio..Well something had to happen. We may have to call in Holmes.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

A clip from the documentary has been posted
 
https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/xscape-deluxe/id850697616

duration of every track revealed!
Name Interpret Länge Preis
1
Love Never Felt So Good
Michael Jackson
3:54
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2
Chicago
Michael Jackson
4:05
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3
Loving You
Michael Jackson
3:15
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4
A Place With No Name
Michael Jackson
5:35
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5
Slave to the Rhythm
Michael Jackson
4:15
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6
Do You Know Where Your Children Are
Michael Jackson
4:36
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7
Blue Gangsta
Michael Jackson
4:14
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8
XSCAPE
Michael Jackson
4:04
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9
Love Never Felt So Good (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
3:19
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10
Chicago (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:43
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11
Loving You (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
3:02
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12
A Place With No Name (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:55
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13
Slave to the Rhythm (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:35
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14
Do You Know Where Your Children Are (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:39
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15
Blue Gangsta (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:16
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16
XSCAPE (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
5:44
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17
Love Never Felt So Good (Original Version)
Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake
4:05
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18
Video
Video 1
Michael Jackson
--
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19
Video
Video 2
Michael Jackson
2:39
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I cannot remember the pages the posts were on but, I want to thank the members who posted the preview of the Billboard Magazine article, the official Xscape commercial, and the preview of Xscape’s collaborators.

The preview with the collaborators is AMAZING and I cannot wait to watch this documentary when Xscape is released. This, this, THIS, is what I want for Michael: for Estate/Sony to remind the world why this man truly is the world’s best entertainer. It made me so happy to read Retrohitradio would honor every single Michael had!!!! I only wonder if they will start with OTW or will they truly return to GTBT. THAT is what makes me happy: seeing Michael's art being honored and respected as it deserves to be!

The snippet of Xscape on that clip sounds like a remix and not the version on the Sony phone commercial. The snippet sounded very good so I wonder why that is not the bonus song instead of LNFSG duet. Although I appreciate the LNFSG duet, I still feel it is a wasted opportunity to place it on the deluxe; even more so after hearing the Xscape snippet.

I am saddened that Michael’s solo version seems to be having a technical issue on Vevo. The audio version should have remained as it had over 500K views last I checked. If a video is to come soon for LNFSG, that is fine to include in addition to the solo audio and remix-duet version. Estate/Sony: Please do not reset the counter on these videos as it takes time to get to those number of views.

OnirMJ;3994228 said:
Timbaland is THE MAN! His version is AMAZING.

In the main version the hiss from the tape is louder than on Tim's version.

I cannot find your original post so forgive me for requoting this one.

In my view, Mclain stays true to the demo and that means Michael’s vocals, finger snaps, piano, and yes, tape hiss. That is why the string interlude which includes piano is inspired. I felt he embraced the demo and let the arrangement follow it.

Timbaland is doing the opposite; he has a musical arrangement that is similar to the demo and he is attempting to fit the demo into that arrangement. That is why every time Timberlake hands off to Michael, there is a hiccup. I am glad that in both arrangements, it must have been decided to deepen Michael’s voice.

I personally would not say that Timbaland is advance and Mclain is an amateur. The difference is in the approaches and I respect both approaches. I do see the solo version doing very well for R/B, contemporary, and easy listening radio while the duet will be fine for pop.

I do understand why there is a comparison between the two versions. I do not understand the comparison between the demo which is not a completed song and the Mclain/Timbaland versions but, to each his/her own.

I wonder which version Anka prefers? Actually, I believe there could never be enough versions for Anka. laughs They did write a lovely song.




By the way, if every member would live by the golden rule, the thread would be golden. Treat others the way you yourself would want to be treated. We all have opinions, all of our opinions are valid, and lastly, we all have egos and pride. If you attempt to diminish another member’s opinion, it only aggravates the the other member who has to defend their view in addition to their ego/pride and attention is taken away from Michael and Xscape. I am not a mod however, if you do not agree with another’s opinion, please either ask questions to understand the view in a manner that you would want to be asked the same question(s) or simply ignore it.
 
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.



Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson's XSCAPE - The Collaborators Pt. 1
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

9
Love Never Felt So Good (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
3:19
Nur mit Album
In iTunes ansehen
12
A Place With No Name (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:55
Nur mit Album
In iTunes ansehen
13
Slave to the Rhythm (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:35
Nur mit Album
In iTunes ansehen
14
Do You Know Where Your Children Are (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:39
Nur mit Album
In iTunes ansehen
15
Blue Gangsta (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
4:16
Nur mit Album
In iTunes ansehen
16
XSCAPE (Original Version)
Michael Jackson
5:44
Nur mit Album
In iTunes ansehen


Just comparing the length to the leaks. It is difficult to tell if we will hear the versions that were leaked based on this comparison which is very unscientific however; I did it anyway. I personally believe we will not get the leaks as they are known on the cd but, I will be pleasantly surprised if we do.

LNFSG: we should have the exact demo as it was previously heard however, the deluxe version is slightly shorter.

APWNN: deluxe version shorter

STTR: deluxe version longer

DYKWYCA: deluxe version longer

BG: deluxe version shorter

Xscape: THE EXACT LENGTH OF THE 2002 LEAK!!! What are the odds we will receive the prisoners interludes and female interlude in HQ?

18
Video
Video 1
Michael Jackson
--
Nur mit Album
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19
Video
Video 2
Michael Jackson
2:39
Nur mit Album
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From the above, it seems the first video will be the full documentary and the second, the outtakes as it is less than three minutes. I hope there will still be a music video that is not fan made for any of the singles on Xscape.
 
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Not sure if I've heard the leaked version of Xscape that's 5:44. The one I'm familiar with is about 15 seconds shorter.
 
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