MetaFilter posts tagged with jackson

Hell no, hell no, hell no-oh-oh-oh-ooo ....

WCityMike — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:26:02 -0800

Auto-Tune the News #6. I know the Autotune folks aren't exactly new to Metafilter, but, damn, this one's pretty catchy, and it's about the only time I've loved what came out of Rep. Boehner's mouth.

Behind the Mask - Michael Jackson's rarest recording?

0bvious — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:40:57 -0800

Michael Jackson penned and recorded lots of songs, many of which remain unreleased. Perhaps the most infamous, and rarest recording, is his version of Behind the Mask. Legend has it that upon hearing Yellow Magic Orchestra's original track, somewhen around 1979, Quincy Jones fell in love with the track, and he and Michael worked together on their own version. Jackson wrote new lyrics for it - adding to those of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Chris Mosdell - and eventually recorded it during his Off The Wall sessions. For unknown reasons the track never made the final cut of, arguably, Jones' and Jackson's greatest work. Not long afterwards Greg Phillinganes, Jackson's keyboard player, released his own version of the song, which was later taken up and re-recorded by Eric Clapton for his 1986, Phil Collins produced album, August. The track has since been recorded/remixed by Human League, Senor Coconut, Orbital and others. Does an original Jones/Jackson recording of the song even exist? Perhaps, as the world continues to mourn the star's sad death, someone will finally allow us a listen.

"And Then All of a Sudden a Communist Appears Out of Nowhere!"

WCityMike — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:58:13 -0800

Saturday Night Live comedic actress Victoria Jackson (whose website, upon entering, acoustically informs you of her non-bimbohood) appears on Sean Hannity's show with a rather large amount of enthusiasm and a torrent of very enthusiastically stated, if somewhat stream-of-consciousness, insights (YouTube, transcript).

October 25 2009 isn't THAT far away...

hippybear — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:45:12 -0800

It's time to start planning for this year's Thrill The World! Ever since I saw Jennifer Garner totally save a party doing the Thriller dance, I've wanted to learn it, just in case... Now anyone can learn it! Callous MeFites might have already seen myriad versions; how many have danced it themselves? Shake off the dust of the crypt by shaking your bootie. You know you want to... It'll make you feel good.

I, Zombie

debord — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:47:42 -0800

Colin is a new British horror film told from a Zombie's point of view. It was made for £45 and apparently it went down well at Cannes . Peter Jackson's first film Bad Taste did a similar thing. This documentary features Jackson's parents talking about taking the film to France.

For Sale: King of Pop

Ugh — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:20:56 -0800

In April, an extraordinary auction will provide an unprecedented look into the private world of Michael Jackson. More than 2,000 items, ranging from personal effects and costumes to pieces from Jackson's private art collection as well as fittings and furnishings from his Neverland ranch, will be up for sale. The auction is so extensive, a six-volume book was printed just to detail every lot. If you're so inclined, you can register to bid (pdf).

It Don't Matter if You're Black or White (Furred)

WCityMike — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:05:35 -0800

You know, sometimes, you want to read about an upcoming economic nightmare, sometimes, you want to read about Obama's transition team, sometimes, you want to read about the Rifleman's Creed, and sometimes, you just want to see squirrels dance to Michael Jackson (SLYT).

Terror takes the sound before you make it...

Ambrosia Voyeur — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:29:14 -0800

Yet another Thriller cover. One man. 64 channels of a cappella. SLYT

Second to the right, and straight on 'til morning.

miss lynnster — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:08:23 -0800

Night time at Nev erl and.

Wow, isn't that... doing...? Wait.

goodnewsfortheinsane — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:44:24 -0800

Alison Jackson takes paparazzi shots of celebrity lookalikes. (NSFW) Old news I'm sure, but I hadn't seen a comprehensive post before and I thought it was worth it. Wikipedia. Guardian and BBC links are reasonably SFW (some buttocks).

The Worst Mayor In America

stupidsexyFlanders — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:57:04 -0800

He once stopped a school bus on a busy interstate because he “needed a hug” from the kids inside. He’s been known to strap weapons to his chest and leg that he has no authority to carry or conceal, then wear them in public. He once bulldozed an elderly woman’s house, promising to build her a better one. He then forgot to build it. He recruited a team of kids to torch a row of dilapidated shotgun houses, without clearance or first turning off the utilities. Meet The Worst Mayor In America.

Thriller. The Ultimate version.

filmgeek — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:11:53 -0800

In the year 1982, Michael Jackson releases Thriller, which according to the Guinness Book of World Records[wikipedia], is the greatest selling album of all time. The 14 minute music video [youtube] was the longest/most expensive at the time, and was directed by filmmaker John Landis.[imdb] Details of the video here[wikipedia] Now onto the show. [all youtube links] Thriller with Legos. At a wedding. The tv show Good Morning America on the wedding version. At walmart. At another wedding. In Final Fantasy. More animatics. Professional dancers. More dancers. And More. Yup, more here. Even more dancers. Sigh. Even more dancers. And it's not just for 2 year olds. College students too. Penn State's Blue Band. The Bollywood Version. They even do it in Prison.

The Fellowship of the Feebles?

dazed_one — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:35:09 -0800

"It is an army bred for a single purpose; to destroy the world of men."

"I LIKE FIGHTING CRIME HERE!"

luftmensch — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:07:50 -0800

Captain Jackson (not to be confused with the other one), along with his teammates Crimefighter Girl and the Queen of Hearts, patrolled the streets of Jackson, Michigan and made celebrity appearances and public service announcements while working in hand with Jackson police. But it's time to turn in the cape: after a DWI, the Captain's identity is revealed. While not exactly Batman, Captain Jackson was one of the few real-life superheroes working to help the public in costume. Will someone take up the tights? A few tips for aspiring superheroes.

Kong Bomb?

JPowers — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:25:34 -0800

Is it too early to start throwing out the phrase "Kong Bomb?" Is Peter Jackson the next Michael Cimino?

The Original King Kong Model is Animated One Last Time

JPowers — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 20:52:55 -0800

The *Original* King Kong Model is Animated One Last Time (large Quicktime video).

Nevermind the Pollocks

Gamblor — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 08:51:12 -0800

Nevermind the Pollocks . Splattery Friday flash fun.

Now go play Moonwalker

BlackLeotardFront — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 08:55:24 -0800

Michael Jackson is guilty of being totally excellent in this fantastic whirlwind tour of NES games (a la Sega Fantasy VI); MJ herein imposes his 16-bit self on a huge amount of games including but not limited to Megaman, Kung Fu, Ice Climber, Super Mario Brothers 1 and 3, Dragon Warrior, Arkanoid, Track and Field, Spelunker, Final Fantasy and more. If you know the Japanese language + games, clue us in. (Flash and hardcore midi dance music warning)

Nice verdict...for me to poop on!

Gamblor — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 10:41:12 -0800

Triumph at the Michael Jackson trial sideshow. As if Star Wars nerds weren't an easy enough target... (embedded video)

Beat It (The Rap), Just Beat It (The Rap)

ed — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:20:48 -0800

Michael Jackson verdict. Not guilty on all ten counts. Obligatory MeFi thread.

Forgotten Tragedy

warbaby — Sun, 15 May 2005 07:35:58 -0800

1970 shootings at Jackson State were successfully covered up at the time. They remain a footnote to the Kent State shootings to this day. Memorials are rare. And news coverage is limited to a brief almanac item.

Lord of the bling?

Sparx — Wed, 02 Mar 2005 16:39:28 -0800

Peter Jackson sues New Line. Over money, naturally. Can 'the little hobbit that could' defeat the mysterious Dark Lordliness of Hollywood's Creative Accountants? Well, it worked for Stan Lee.

if it's on the interweb it must be true

tsarfan — Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:58:05 -0800

The Smoking Gun is leaked the 1,903 Michael Jackson grand jury testimony. Because they're our friends, they have summarized the sealed information into three different webpages: witnesses, search. and destroy?, and topless photos (not as sexy as you might hope). And of course there are the individual transcripts broken up by witness. Isn't this leak grounds for a mistrial? And what does a lightskinned brotha have to do to get a fair trial any more?

Do you know Jack?

azul — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 15:27:39 -0800

At age 80, Oliver "Busta Jack" Jackson's cuttin' and scratchin' has more to do with gas and dry skin, than his turntable grooves. Stayin Alive was a big hit for the Bee Gees, but for Chicago's newest rap star, it's a mission. If you think it's because Busta Jack has a violent rivalry with gangsta's on the coast, well, you don't know Jack. Busta Jack is the world's oldest rap star, and the biggest challenge about stayin' alive... Meet Busta Jack.

Jackson's at it AGAIN!

hoopyfrood — Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:53:52 -0800

Can Jackson buy his way out AGAIN? Ok, I agree that EVERYONE (including drug dealers and supposed terrorists) is innocent until proven guilty, but for christs sake how many hush up bribes can "wacko jacko" pay before the "pedophile of pop" lands where he belongs...IN JAIL!