I could simply come here and define "This It It", but I don't have the exact words that could make him justice. So, all I can do is try.
This movie meant more to me that any videoclip or any concert. Finally, I felt really close of his creativity, his love for what he have done over than 45 years, the way he put his heart, body and soul to the service of art.
When he did "Human Nature", I think my heart has melted. His devotion for the song was unbelievable. He felt each musical note, each word, each moment, each sound.
" I Just Can't Stop Loving You" was an interpretation full of passion. Backing vocal Judith Hill executed perfectly the job of being Siedah Garrett, Michael was trying to get more intimacy with her, incorporating the man of whom the song speak...
And then, "Billie Jean". All the dancers, the sound and light engineers, the producers, everyone applauded. This time, I wish to highlight the dance. The improvise brought more magic to the original coreography (I hate using the word coreography on Michael's jobs!), and I got the idea that he was being "electrocuted" by the music... I really don't have the right words to describe this performance. Maybe fantastic, legendary, delightful.
The idea of "Earth Song" really appealed to my humanitarian side. What he said about our planet, about what we should do to keep the earth alive, and then the message of the flower and the burned forest. It really brought tears to my eyes. How sad!
"The Way You Make Me Feel", "Smooth Criminal" and "Thriller" were really a surprise! But, when you talk about Michael, you can expect anything but the usual!
The new versions are awesome, I love them all. Like you can see, Michael's mind is always inovating.
The people, his friends, his family, all of them can say how weak Michael was before he died, that he didn't wanted to do the concerts, that he didn't have strength even to eat, that he couldn't walk or get out of bed.
I've seen This It It, and what my eyes saw wasn't weakness, sadness or contrariety. I didn't saw Michael stop for only one minute.
I saw the beautiful smile in his face, the sparkle in his eyes, the power of the rhythm and the excitement traversing his body.
My will is stay here and write about each moment and each song, but I can't, and attending to the fact that I don't wanna annoy anyone, I'm finished.
This Is It, intemporal piece of art, shows the intelligence and the huge talent of a giant soul called Michael Jackson.
"It is the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen. It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of creativity. To say the man is a genius is an understatement. He cradles each note, coaxes the music to depths beyond reality. I wept from pure joy at his God given gift. There will never, ever be the likes of him again."
"I truly believe this film should be nominated in every category conceivable."
Elizabeth Taylor
"More important, however, is that we rarely witness Jackson giving 100%: He frequently comments that he is saving his voice and body for the actual performances. Jackson certainly can’t be faulted for this, but it's questionable whether he would really want his fans to see him thus. Don’t get me wrong: 60% of Michael Jackson is still a pretty good thing [...] [Jackson] the noted perfectionist, at work, correcting others’ dance moves without missing a beat himself and giving notes, sometimes revelatory and other times inscrutable, to his music director and others"
Marjorie Baumgarten of Austin Chronicle
This movie meant more to me that any videoclip or any concert. Finally, I felt really close of his creativity, his love for what he have done over than 45 years, the way he put his heart, body and soul to the service of art.
When he did "Human Nature", I think my heart has melted. His devotion for the song was unbelievable. He felt each musical note, each word, each moment, each sound.
" I Just Can't Stop Loving You" was an interpretation full of passion. Backing vocal Judith Hill executed perfectly the job of being Siedah Garrett, Michael was trying to get more intimacy with her, incorporating the man of whom the song speak...
And then, "Billie Jean". All the dancers, the sound and light engineers, the producers, everyone applauded. This time, I wish to highlight the dance. The improvise brought more magic to the original coreography (I hate using the word coreography on Michael's jobs!), and I got the idea that he was being "electrocuted" by the music... I really don't have the right words to describe this performance. Maybe fantastic, legendary, delightful.
The idea of "Earth Song" really appealed to my humanitarian side. What he said about our planet, about what we should do to keep the earth alive, and then the message of the flower and the burned forest. It really brought tears to my eyes. How sad!
"The Way You Make Me Feel", "Smooth Criminal" and "Thriller" were really a surprise! But, when you talk about Michael, you can expect anything but the usual!
The new versions are awesome, I love them all. Like you can see, Michael's mind is always inovating.
The people, his friends, his family, all of them can say how weak Michael was before he died, that he didn't wanted to do the concerts, that he didn't have strength even to eat, that he couldn't walk or get out of bed.
I've seen This It It, and what my eyes saw wasn't weakness, sadness or contrariety. I didn't saw Michael stop for only one minute.
I saw the beautiful smile in his face, the sparkle in his eyes, the power of the rhythm and the excitement traversing his body.
My will is stay here and write about each moment and each song, but I can't, and attending to the fact that I don't wanna annoy anyone, I'm finished.
This Is It, intemporal piece of art, shows the intelligence and the huge talent of a giant soul called Michael Jackson.
"It is the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen. It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of creativity. To say the man is a genius is an understatement. He cradles each note, coaxes the music to depths beyond reality. I wept from pure joy at his God given gift. There will never, ever be the likes of him again."
"I truly believe this film should be nominated in every category conceivable."
Elizabeth Taylor
"More important, however, is that we rarely witness Jackson giving 100%: He frequently comments that he is saving his voice and body for the actual performances. Jackson certainly can’t be faulted for this, but it's questionable whether he would really want his fans to see him thus. Don’t get me wrong: 60% of Michael Jackson is still a pretty good thing [...] [Jackson] the noted perfectionist, at work, correcting others’ dance moves without missing a beat himself and giving notes, sometimes revelatory and other times inscrutable, to his music director and others"
Marjorie Baumgarten of Austin Chronicle
There comes a time when we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Let us realize that a change can only come
When we stand together as one
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Let us realize that a change can only come
When we stand together as one
Girlfriend
I'm gonna tell your boyfriend (yeah)
Tell him (woo hoo)
Exactly what we're doin' (yeah)
Tell him what you do to me
Late at night when the wind is free
Girlfriend
I'm gonna show your boyfriend (yeah)
Show him (woo hoo)
The letters I've been savin' (yeah)
Show him how you feel inside
An' how love could not be denied (oh no)
We're gonna have to tell him
You'll only be a girlfriend of mine
Do-doot-do, etc.
Girlfriend
You better tell your boyfriend (yeah)
Tell him (woo hoo)
Exactly what we're doin' (yeah)
Tell him what he needs to know
Or he may never let you go
Yeah we're gonna have to tell him
You'll only be a girlfriend of mine
Do-doot-do ...... ad lib to fade
I'm gonna tell your boyfriend (yeah)
Tell him (woo hoo)
Exactly what we're doin' (yeah)
Tell him what you do to me
Late at night when the wind is free
Girlfriend
I'm gonna show your boyfriend (yeah)
Show him (woo hoo)
The letters I've been savin' (yeah)
Show him how you feel inside
An' how love could not be denied (oh no)
We're gonna have to tell him
You'll only be a girlfriend of mine
Do-doot-do, etc.
Girlfriend
You better tell your boyfriend (yeah)
Tell him (woo hoo)
Exactly what we're doin' (yeah)
Tell him what he needs to know
Or he may never let you go
Yeah we're gonna have to tell him
You'll only be a girlfriend of mine
Do-doot-do ...... ad lib to fade
All you gotta do is just walk away and pass me by
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah
And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when
I'm trying to get through
To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh
I just wanna touch you
Chorus
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real
You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me
I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen
I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies
Chorus x 2
If you would take my hand, baby I would show you
Guide you to the light babe
If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you
'Till the end of time
Chorus x 3
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah
And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when
I'm trying to get through
To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh
I just wanna touch you
Chorus
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real
You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me
I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen
I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies
Chorus x 2
If you would take my hand, baby I would show you
Guide you to the light babe
If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you
'Till the end of time
Chorus x 3