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"This is the book I have been long awaiting -- a pointed, intelligent dissection of an epic body of work. [With Man in the Music], Joseph Vogel has brilliantly cracked the DNA, the code of the work, the artistry of Michael Joseph Jackson." -Spike Lee
Michael Jackson's brilliance as an artist has often been overshadowed by the tabloid frenzy that surrounded his unusual life. Now author Joseph Vogel returns to to the albums, songs and videos that made the King of Pop a cultural force in the first place. From Off the Wall and Thriller, to Bad, Dangerous, HIStory and beyond, Vogel takes us deep inside Jackson's vast musical catalog. Each song is carefully considered, from well-known classics like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" to lesser-known standouts like "Stranger in Moscow" and "Who Is It."
Meticulously researched and documented, Man in the Music draws on hundreds of sources, including news archives, reviews, Jackson's own words, and interviews with key collaborators. With each chapter, Vogel takes the reader back in time, placing the music in its social and historical context, discussing its relation to Jackson's personal life, and revealing never-before-heard stories from the studio. Featuring a foreword by Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis and a wealth of color photos, this unique book provides the first comprehensive assessment of the "man in the music."
Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson Reviews
Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson Reviews
| 65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:  One of the Best Books Ever Written on Michael, By Rebecca Rockwell (Carpinteria, CA, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Hardcover) As a passionately devoted Michael Jackson fan (I was blessed enough to have been able to attend his memorial at the Staples Center), and as a musician and fellow published writer, there are many things I could say about this book. But I think the main thing that needs to be said is that in writing a book that focuses on Michael's work rather than attempting to dissect his personal life, Joseph Vogel has, I feel, more accurately and honestly captured who Michael was than any tawdry or dirt-dishing biography ever has or could. Michael WAS his music, and the music was Michael. It's time we all took a minute to give the man's unquestionable musical genius some credit without picking apart every scandalized lie he was beaten down with in the press. This book makes the reader remember just WHY Michael was the one and only King of Pop; unfortunately it also makes his loss all the more painful and deeply felt. We as fans lost a genius singer, songwriter, musician and dancer; the associates... Read more 30 of 30 people found the following review helpful: Finally a great book focusing on MJ's music, By happyforever (USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Hardcover) There are so many books talking about Michael Jackson but very few are focusing fully on his music. Michael Jackson is an artist which people tend to forget. This book reminds people about this fact and focus only on his music and creating process. The pictures and printing are all nice. Most important, it gives lots of information about MJ's records as solo artist. For all time, I always wanted to find a book that will analyze MJ's songs. This is the book I was looking for for so long. I just wish that MJ actually can saw this published when he was alive. People should really go back an relive MJ's music and cherish his genius. For MJ fans, this is a must buy. For general public, it tell you the Michael Jackson as a professional artist. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: I love this book, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Hardcover) I love this book, it takes you through a journey that allows you to see the creative process that Micheal goes through to write his music. It is an intellectual book about the mans music. |
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