Episode 004 – That’s Enough Plugging!

Episode 004 - That's Enough Plugging! YouTube ArtAuthor Damien Shields of damienshields.com joins us to discuss the Detroit Mosaic Youth Centre Michael Jackson tribute concerts, his new book called Xscape Origins which can be found at xscapeorigins.com, 3T returning to the stage on June 26th and 27th in the Netherlands and a Swedish film director creating a documentary feature film on MJ choreographer ‘Vincent Paterson’. We also discuss new MJ vocals from the Human Nature sessions, a new video of Michael performing Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough ‘live’ and Cirque Du Soleil’s documentary on the Immortal World Tour.

News
The Detroit Mosaic Youth Theatre MJ tribute show called ‘Make That Change’ has been a massive success!
Author Damien Shields has released his new book ‘Xscape Origins’ at xscapeorigins.com. Use offer code FriendOfMine before the 7th of April for a 15% discount!
3T will be performing on June 26th and 27th in the Netherlands.
A Swedish film director is doing a crowd funding campaign to make a documentary about one of Michael Jackson’s choreographers, Vincent Paterson. Pledge $1000 or more to see a private screening of never before seen MJ rehearsal footage!
Kon on SoundCloud has released a Human Nature remix with never before heard studio vocals from the Thriller sessions.
YouTube user 1710barton has uploaded footage of MJ performing Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough in full at a bay area nightclub in 1979.

Discussion Topic
Cirque Du Soleil and the Michael Jackson Estate have released a documentary feature film on the Immortal World Tour.

Finds of the Week
Jamon – Detroit Mosaic Youth Theatre’s ‘Human Nature’ rehearsal footage
Damien – MJ101

Additional Links
Damien Shields’ ‘Hold My Hand’ article
Charles Thomson’s Huffington Post review of Xscape Origins
Chris Cadman’s ‘The Maestro‘ book
Warren Eagles ‘Grading Michael Jackson’ article on the International Colorist Academy website
The Piano Guys’ ‘I Want You Bach

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Episode 002 – They Turned it Into a Glee Episode

Episode 002 - They Turned it Into a Glee Episode YouTube ArtMusic Journalist Charles Thomson joins us to discuss Detroit paying homage to the King of Pop, Thriller Live extending its booking period into 2016, Michael’s wrongful death lawsuit and its journey to the California Supreme Court, a new MJ music video leaking online and PBS re-airing Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever.

News
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Michael Jackson’s Music to be Celebrated at Detroit Mosaic Youth Theatre Concerts
Thriller Live extends its booking period into April 2016
Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson is taking her wrongful death suit to the California Supreme Court
New music video for Michael Jackson & Freddie Mercury‘s duet ‘There Must be More to Life Than This’ directed by Dave LaChapelle leaks online. Check out Damien Shields’ story on the topic here.

Discussion
PBS has re-aired Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever. Check out the DVD set here!

Finds of the Week
Jamon – Moonwalk Talks (Another great Michael Jackson podcast)
Q – Uptown Jam (A must listen mash-up of Bruno MarsUptown Funk and Michael Jackson’s Jam)

Additional Links
Charles Thomson’s ‘One of the Most Shameful Episodes in Journalistic History
The Making of the Michael album video by Sony Music
Damien Shields’ article on The MJCast
Janet Jackson’s ‘True You‘ book
Jermaine Jackson’s ‘You Are Not Alone: Michael – Through a Brother’s Eyes‘ book
An interview by Charles Thomson with Jermaine Jackson

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