HappyLeeHL
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To the Michael Jackson Estate and Sony Music Entertainment,
We are long-time fans of Michael Jackson who respectfully ask that you consider releasing the Bad Tour – Madison Square Garden 1988 concert in full.
It is well known that this show was professionally filmed with multiple cameras during the North American leg of the Bad World Tour.
Clips from the same footage have already appeared in official materials, including Bad 25 (2012), proving that the master tapes are preserved and in usable condition.
Since Michael’s passing in 2009, very few complete live concerts have been officially released.
Fans worldwide continue to support his legacy through legal channels, streaming his music, and keeping his art alive.
However, the lack of new official concert releases has been disappointing, especially when digitizing and publishing archival video now requires minimal cost and no physical distribution.
Releasing this concert — even through digital platforms like YouTube, Vevo, or streaming services — would:
* Allow new generations to experience Michael’s live performance at his artistic peak;
* Strengthen the public image of his Estate as one that values preservation and transparency;
* Generate renewed interest and goodwill among the fan community.
This request is not about profit; it’s about accessibility, history, and respect.
The Bad Tour MSG 1988 concert is an essential part of Michael Jackson’s cultural and artistic record.
We sincerely hope you will make this footage available to the public in the near future.
With respect and appreciation,
Fans from around the world
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The text above is written by AI (ChatGPT). Here are my own words:
It's been over 13 years without a new official concert release. As a long-time fan, I'm starting to feel old, and tired of endless waiting. I just want to see some of Michael's unreleased live performances before I grow truly old.
MSG 1988 would be a great choice for a concert release. It captures Michael at his absolute artistic peak, featuring live vocals on Smooth Criminal, Bad, and The Way You Make Me Feel.
I’m not asking for "4K" or heavy AI remastering--a clean, authentic transfer from the original 4:3 tapes would be more than enough.
Based on the short clip included in Bad 25 (2012), the video quality should at least look like this:
By comparison, here's Wembley official DVD in the same year:
Audio doesn’t need to be perfect either—-even a decent mono mix would be fine, because Michael's live vocals from this era speak for themselves.
March 3rd would be a good choice. Or it could be a mix of all three MSG concerts, to show the best moments.
I'm sure it would make fans around the world truly happy.
We are long-time fans of Michael Jackson who respectfully ask that you consider releasing the Bad Tour – Madison Square Garden 1988 concert in full.
It is well known that this show was professionally filmed with multiple cameras during the North American leg of the Bad World Tour.
Clips from the same footage have already appeared in official materials, including Bad 25 (2012), proving that the master tapes are preserved and in usable condition.
Since Michael’s passing in 2009, very few complete live concerts have been officially released.
Fans worldwide continue to support his legacy through legal channels, streaming his music, and keeping his art alive.
However, the lack of new official concert releases has been disappointing, especially when digitizing and publishing archival video now requires minimal cost and no physical distribution.
Releasing this concert — even through digital platforms like YouTube, Vevo, or streaming services — would:
* Allow new generations to experience Michael’s live performance at his artistic peak;
* Strengthen the public image of his Estate as one that values preservation and transparency;
* Generate renewed interest and goodwill among the fan community.
This request is not about profit; it’s about accessibility, history, and respect.
The Bad Tour MSG 1988 concert is an essential part of Michael Jackson’s cultural and artistic record.
We sincerely hope you will make this footage available to the public in the near future.
With respect and appreciation,
Fans from around the world
-
The text above is written by AI (ChatGPT). Here are my own words:
It's been over 13 years without a new official concert release. As a long-time fan, I'm starting to feel old, and tired of endless waiting. I just want to see some of Michael's unreleased live performances before I grow truly old.
MSG 1988 would be a great choice for a concert release. It captures Michael at his absolute artistic peak, featuring live vocals on Smooth Criminal, Bad, and The Way You Make Me Feel.
I’m not asking for "4K" or heavy AI remastering--a clean, authentic transfer from the original 4:3 tapes would be more than enough.
Based on the short clip included in Bad 25 (2012), the video quality should at least look like this:
By comparison, here's Wembley official DVD in the same year:
Audio doesn’t need to be perfect either—-even a decent mono mix would be fine, because Michael's live vocals from this era speak for themselves.
March 3rd would be a good choice. Or it could be a mix of all three MSG concerts, to show the best moments.
I'm sure it would make fans around the world truly happy.
