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So, the "Stranger in Moscow" rehearsal clip got me thinking...
There are several numbers that were cut from the This Is It documentary for various reasons, among them "You Are Not Alone." Via his YouTube channel, Jonathan Moffett confirmed that the band did have the song prepared, but I'm unsure whether or not it was ever rehearsed with Michael. But for the sake of the conversation, let's say it was -- even if briefly.
I'm sure we're all familiar with the ongoing R. Kelly controversy. Given that he wrote "You Are Not Alone," releasing that footage would require the Estate/Sony to pay him royalties. I'm not sure how this would translate legally since that he's currently incarcerated, but nevertheless, credit would need to be given.
On top of that, there's the lingering question of how the public will respond to a new Michael Jackson project post-2019. Support is still surging, but whatever large-scale project comes next will certainly draw attention. Releasing "You Are Not Alone" would only guarantee plenty of "accused child abuser sings song written by accused child abuser" article headlines.
So, therein lies the question -- if the Estate decided to release the remaining songs, should they include "You Are Not Alone"? Or should they avoid it at all costs?
There are several numbers that were cut from the This Is It documentary for various reasons, among them "You Are Not Alone." Via his YouTube channel, Jonathan Moffett confirmed that the band did have the song prepared, but I'm unsure whether or not it was ever rehearsed with Michael. But for the sake of the conversation, let's say it was -- even if briefly.
I'm sure we're all familiar with the ongoing R. Kelly controversy. Given that he wrote "You Are Not Alone," releasing that footage would require the Estate/Sony to pay him royalties. I'm not sure how this would translate legally since that he's currently incarcerated, but nevertheless, credit would need to be given.
On top of that, there's the lingering question of how the public will respond to a new Michael Jackson project post-2019. Support is still surging, but whatever large-scale project comes next will certainly draw attention. Releasing "You Are Not Alone" would only guarantee plenty of "accused child abuser sings song written by accused child abuser" article headlines.
So, therein lies the question -- if the Estate decided to release the remaining songs, should they include "You Are Not Alone"? Or should they avoid it at all costs?