"«Billie Jean»" was the first short film made for 'Thriller,' the biggest-selling album of all time. The short film for this No. 1 single, directed by Steve Barron, made history as the first video by a black artist to receive heavy rotation on MTV, and was later ranked by the network as one of the 100 greatest music videos of all time.
Written & Composed by Michael Jackson
Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions
Co-Produced by Michael Jackson for MJJ Productions, Inc.
From the album Thriller, released November 30, 1982
Released as a single January 2, 1983
THE SHORT FILM
Director: Steve Barron
Primary Production Location: Los Angeles, California
Michael Jackson's short film for "«Billie Jean»" was the first of three short films produced for recordings from Thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with worldwide sales in excess of 105 million as of June 1, 2016 and in December, 2015 became the first ever album to be awarded triple diamond status by the RIAA for US sales alone. The "«Billie Jean»" single reached No. 1 in 10 countries in the spring of 1983, including seven consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 — becoming the second-highest selling single in America that same year.
"«Billie Jean»" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 4, 1983, and Platinum on February 4, 1989. The song won two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance — Male, as well as an American Music Award for Favorite Single — Pop/Rock and was also named the Single of the Year on The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics' poll in 1983.
The short film featured a paparazzo attempting to photograph Jackson as he danced through an urban landscape. A specially created set featured steps and sidewalk tiles that lit up underneath Michael's feet. It is here that fans first saw some of Michael's best-known dance moves, such as spinning and landing on his toes. Many of Michael's steps and mannerisms in the video would become forever associated with The King of Pop.
""[W]hen the chorus hit.he sprung into this dance that was unlike anything I'd ever seen,"" director Steve Barron recounted of Jackson's choreography in the video. "«It was just extraordinary, instinctive. He pulled it all together and turned it into what we saw.The camera literally steamed up, the eyepiece steamed up, because of my heat from what I was seeing.»" Barron also recalled the crew breaking into spontaneous applause after Michael finished dancing.
The "«Billie Jean»" short film made history as the first video by a black artist to be played in heavy rotation on MTV, then in its second year. In 1992, the short film was inducted into the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame. MTV ranked "«Billie Jean»" as the 35th greatest music video of all time in 1999, one of three entries of Jackson's on the chart alongside "«Thriller»" and "«Beat It.»"
Video directed by: Farbod Khoshtinat
Produced by Arash Labaf and Robert Uhlmann
Written by Faheed Rasheem Najm p/k/a «T-PAIN», Arash Labaf, Robert Uhlmann and Pascal Languirand
Published by New Image Music (SOCAN) as administered by Unitunes Music (ASCAP), both divisions of Unidisc Music Inc.
This composition contains elements from «Living On Video» written by Pascal Languirand and published by New Image Music (SOCAN) as administered by Unitunes Music (ASCAP), both divisions of Unidisc Music Inc.
EXTENSIVE MUSIC
Опубликовано: 28 мая 2019 г.Depeche Mode — «Strangelove '88» (Official Video) directed by Martyn Atkins
Original song from 'Music For The Masses' (Sire/Mute — 1987)
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Credits
Performed By: Depeche Mode
Written By: Martin L. Gore
Produced By: Bomb The Bass
Video Director: Martyn Atkins
Lyrics
There'll be times
When my crimes
Will seem almost unforgivable
I give in to sin
Because you have to make this life livable
But when you think I've had enough
From your sea of love
I'll take more than another riverful
And I'll make it all worthwhile
I'll make your heart smile
Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me
Will you take the pain
I will give to you
Again and again
And will you return it
There'll be days
When I stray
I may appear to be
Constantly out of reach
I give in to sin
Because I like to practice what I preach
I'm not trying to say
I'll have it all my way
I'm always willing to learn
When you've got something to teach
And I'll make it all worthwhile
I'll make your heart smile
Pain will you return it
I'll say it again — pain
Pain will you return it
I won't say it again
I give in
Again and again
I give in
Will you give it to be
I give in
I'll say it again
I give in
I give in
Again and again
I give in
That's how my love goes
I give in
I'll say it again
I give in
—
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Video is an integral expression of Depeche Mode's artistry. The band have released over 50 music videos and multiple critically-acclaimed concert films, working with award-winning directors including Anton Corbijn and D.A. Pennebaker. One of the most respected, innovative, and best-selling musical acts today, Depeche Mode have sold over 100 million records and played live to more than 30 million fans around the world. Depeche Mode — Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, and Andy Fletcher — continue to win critical and commercial acclaim both in the studio and on the road, with innumerable musicians citing them as inspirations. The band’s 14 studio albums have reached the Top Ten in over 20 countries, including the US and UK. Their latest studio album, 2017’s Spirit, debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200 and the UK album charts (becoming their 17th Top 10 UK album), and launched a world tour that saw the band play to more than 3.5 million fans.
The Show Must Go On (The Voice Australia 2019 Performance / Live)
Опубликовано: 2 июл. 2019 г.Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Show Must Go On (The Voice Australia 2019 Performance / Live) · Sheldon Riley
The Show Must Go On
℗ 2019 Universal Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Released on: 2019-07-02
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer: ITV Studios
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Doug Brady
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: David Trumpmanis
Associated Performer, Keyboards: Scott Aplin
Associated Performer, Keyboards: Adam Sofo
Associated Performer, Guitar: Michael Dolce
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Kristian Attard
Associated Performer, Drums: Andy Fisenden
Composer Lyricist: Brian May
Composer Lyricist: Roger Taylor
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury
Composer Lyricist: John Richard Deacon
«Las cintas originales del Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar se encuentran resguardados en el Archivo Histórico Patrimonial de la I. Municipalidad de Viña del Mar, Chile».