4 Replies to “158: Things Just Blow in Through the Window”

1. Kris August 6, 2023 at 7:49 pm

   Just finished listening to John’s latest Musicology podcast and I must say, WOW!! Outstanding quality from the first minute to the last. I am amazed at the comprehensive, thorough research and how he seamlessly weaved in (demos or finished) songs in between his narration or interviews. I loved how he isolated Michael’s vocals or instruments on one end or how he strung a demo whilst explaining the process of a song to the finished product. I ABSOLUTELY loved it! Will recommend this to fellow MJ fans and will continue to listen to more episodes. Well done, John!

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   1. Elise Capron Post authorAugust 29, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      John does great work. We are so glad you enjoyed it! -E

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2. Deep Sigh October 7, 2023 at 8:40 am

   I don’t like how you said that John Barnes should have gotten co-writers credit for BAD just because he worked with Michael on the album. Should he have gotten a PRODUCERS credit, yes. But he did not write or compose those songs, nor did he claim to write them. You are basically putting words in his mouths. Barnes was upset because he didn’t get producers credit, not co-writing credit. You sound offended on his behalf that he didn’t get co-writing credit which is very strange. There is a difference between composing, producing and playing instruments on an album. Songs that Barnes and Bottrell actually did co-write with Michael they are properly credited for. Have you ever thought that maybe just maybe the reason he didn’t get a writers credit on the Bad songs, is because he really didn’t compose them. He may have played the instruments and played the notes Michael was hearing in his head, and sang and beat boxed for him, but that does not mean he wrote them.

   Michael is perfectly capable of composing his own music. And he did from the time he was a child. Please stop pushing this narrative that he needed to take other peoples work and not credit them just because a few people have suddenly made claims in the wake of Michael’s death.

   And before you bring up Buxer, I have done extensive research into his claims about SIM and there are holes in his story. But I know you all have made up your minds that Buxer is telling the truth and have no interest in hearing any contradicting evidence, but his story does not add up when you really scrutinize it. And his story about SIM contradicts many other people’s stories, including some of the people you all have interviewed here on the mjcast. Several people testimonies contradict what Brad claims about the Sonic project and by extension SIM. Brads own claims about SIM have evolved significantly over the years since he first started making these claims after Michael died and could not respond to him. You all never really cross examined Brad’s claim. Which is fine since he was on the show to tell his story. But since you didn’t cross examine his story, you shouldn’t be declaring his claim to be the truth. He made an accusation against Michael and I think we all know that allegations have to be properly investigated and cross examined. It’s not fair to Michael to just blindly believe Brad or whoever else, when he’s not here give his side of the story.

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3. alexinou January 5, 2024 at 12:45 pm

   Loved this episode for 2 major topics:
   – Charles’s summary of Wade Robson’s case so far was brilliant, if it was improvised to a degree then it was extraordinary, we got all the major points, it was easy to follow, great context, loved it, one to record for sharing
   – John’s episode, with interesting questions, analysis and references to earlier MJ Cast episodes.

   And a few good laughs too!

   Thank you, loved it!

   Alexandre (he/him)

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