Album "Michael" & computer

[anewfan]

I have a Mac too.  It would not recognize it.  I took it to work and ripped all the songs to my work computer. Very frustrating.

Would it play on your mac at all?

[MJonmind]

I wonder, do you think our favorite prankster put in some little gremlins on purpose?

Just in case others have something different, here is the mention of MJ (only) for each song in my booklet.

Hold My Hand
Co-produced by Michael Jackson for MJJ Productions, Inc.

Hollywood Tonight
Written by Michael Jackson, ---
Produced by ---, Michael Jackson

Keep Your Head Up
Written by Michael Jackson,---
Published by Mijak Music,---
Produced by ----,Michael Jackson for MJJ Productions, Inc.

(I like) The Way You Love Me
Written by Michael Jackson
Published by ---,Mijac Music
Produced by ---,Michael Jackson

Monster
Written by Michael Jackson, ---
Published by Mijac Music, ---
Produced by ---, Michael Jackson

Best Of Joy
Written by Michael Jackson
Published by Mijac Music
Produced by ---, Michael Jackson

Breaking News
Written by Michael Jackson, ---
Published by Mijac Music, ---
Produced by ---, Michael Jackson

(I Can't Make It) Another Day
Co-produced by Michael Jackson

Behind the Mask
Written by Michael Jackson, ---
Published by Mijac Music, ---
Produced by Michael Jackson, ---

Much Too Soon
Written by Michael Jackson
Published by Mijac Music
Produced by Michael Jackson, ---

[hesouttamylife]

I have a Mac too.  It would not recognize it.  I took it to work and ripped all the songs to my work computer. Very frustrating.

Would it play on your mac at all?

 No.  It would not accept the cd.

[anewfan]

I have a Mac too.  It would not recognize it.  I took it to work and ripped all the songs to my work computer. Very frustrating.

Would it play on your mac at all?

 No.  It would not accept the cd.

I wonder why only Macs won't play them? So strange!

[Mj5StarChick]

When i first tried it on my MacBook it didn't accept it and then i tried the CP I ripped it onto the WMP said unknown :?  I was like waaa this is brand new! I thought it was a defect at first so i just filled everything in and now i see I'm not the only one with the problem :? Could it be a bootleg? Is it a certain purpose it isn't showing up on WMP maybe like a manufacturing problem? I don't know but I'm really really curious to find out :oops:

[hesouttamylife]

I really believe Michael said the hell with big studio production, I'm making this one in the basement.  He proved he can still go to number one in the world without the likes of a Sony trying to keep their foot on his throat.  The fans carried him all the way.  And that rocks MJJ Productions.

[Its her]

This was beginning to freak me out. I couldn't get any "Find album info" or even just "Update album info", ALL week, as I tried to put it on my work computer, as if it was home made, or otherwise bogus! I almost cried because I already LOVED it, and I couldn't believe it was all just a crappy joke. But TODAY, just now, I ripped it into my laptop and POOF :!: Album Art and titles and credits :!:  :mrgreen:  8-)


Was THAT scary for ya, Baby?? Duh, YEAH. But...it just must have just been too new, eh?? The way we all jumped on it, like a bird on a bug, the details hadn't been uploaded yet....      :lol:  :lol: WHEW!!

[anewfan]

Hooray!! Today it worked on my MacBook!! I am able to import it into I-Tunes! I am super excited!! I guess Michael is still expecting us to be patient! Merry Christmas everyone!

[TinkerbellStardust]

I ripped the Michael album to both my pc's without any problems. My computers are always connected to the internet when turned on. I use iTunes and it recognized the cd right away. I just tried the Windows Media Player.. Same thing. No prob. Nothing unusual.

[anewfan]

Thanks sophiecestmoi - I thought it was just happening to me. Yes awesome1, I tried Find Album Info a few times making sure I was online and nothing happened so I re-ripped the CD several times but it still shows unknown artist.  In iTunes there's no album cover and it says Various Artists but it does have the song titles and Michael Jackson and Akon, Michael Jackson Feat. 50 cent, etc in the song list.  

Could it be we are heading towards "the artist formerly known as Michael Jackson"?

Is that artist or artists?

My whole CD shows up as Artist: Michael Jackson  Album: Michael and the songs show up like they are supposed to.  [attachment=0:2xtc6d7v]Songlist.jpg[/attachment:2xtc6d7v]But, when I go to get the album picture, it shows up as "Michael" Various Artists. Here is a screenshot. [attachment=2:2xtc6d7v]Various Artists.jpg[/attachment:2xtc6d7v]

The only songs that will bring up the "Michael" album cover are the songs I downloaded before the album was released: Do You Know Where Your Children Are? and Monster.  Here is a shot of that. [attachment=1:2xtc6d7v]MichaelAlbum.jpg[/attachment:2xtc6d7v]

What message is this sending? It sure is a strange one. Are the ones that were released beforehand the real deal? And the album is not? I guess we will wait and see! Is this what everyone else is experiencing?

[nWo]

Thanks sophiecestmoi - I thought it was just happening to me. Yes awesome1, I tried Find Album Info a few times making sure I was online and nothing happened so I re-ripped the CD several times but it still shows unknown artist.  In iTunes there's no album cover and it says Various Artists but it does have the song titles and Michael Jackson and Akon, Michael Jackson Feat. 50 cent, etc in the song list.  

Could it be we are heading towards "the artist formerly known as Michael Jackson"?

Is that artist or artists?

My whole CD shows up as Artist: Michael Jackson  Album: Michael and the songs show up like they are supposed to.  [attachment=0:2zi80krk]Songlist.jpg[/attachment:2zi80krk]But, when I go to get the album picture, it shows up as "Michael" Various Artists. Here is a screenshot. [attachment=2:2zi80krk]Various Artists.jpg[/attachment:2zi80krk]

The only songs that will bring up the "Michael" album cover are the songs I downloaded before the album was released: Do You Know Where Your Children Are? and Monster.  Here is a shot of that. [attachment=1:2zi80krk]MichaelAlbum.jpg[/attachment:2zi80krk]

What message is this sending? It sure is a strange one. Are the ones that were released beforehand the real deal? And the album is not? I guess we will wait and see! Is this what everyone else is experiencing?

The reason it is showing up as various artist is because there is more than one artist on the album. You have 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz on there as well. If it were only Michael Jackson, it would show as Michael Jackson but the data written on the disc shows there to be other artists in the album.

[Serenitys_Dream]

I finally received my pre-ordered "Michael" album today.  

All the songs properties are identical except for the track numbers...





Date created: 31/12/1994 4:00PM
Date Modified: 31/12/1994 4:00PM

December 31, 1994?

3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 4 + 4 = 34
3 + 4 = 7

[anewfan]

I finally received my pre-ordered "Michael" album today.  

All the songs properties are identical except for the track numbers...





Date created: 31/12/1994 4:00PM
Date Modified: 31/12/1994 4:00PM

December 31, 1994?

3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 4 + 4 = 34
3 + 4 = 7

Wow! That is so crazy!

[Liberian Girl Heehee]

My cd also came without any upload of info on the album.  Just listed the track number.  But, then I got an email from myplaydirect with the link to the download of the album.  When I downloaded them, they were recognized and the album cover shows when the songs play.  But, very weird that the cd does not show anything other than track numbers.   8-)  :?

[ignisaeternus]

TouchedByAngelM
@TeddyRiley1 I noticed & confirmed with others that the MICHAEL cd does not transmit artist or song title info on Windows Media Player. Why?
about 1 hour ago via web

TeddyRiley1
@TouchedByAngelM maybe cause of the rush on getting it out.
10 minutes ago via Twitter for Android in reply to TouchedByAngelM

The RUSH in getting it out?  Did they not have plenty of time?  How interesting.  Wasn't Michael rushed to put out Invincible as well (I think he did not want to release and was pressured to do it earlier than he had wanted)?

Or was Michael in a rush to get it out?  As his messages needed to get out to be intime with his plan?  

Yes, this has happened with other albums before-BUt not new ones and very rarely.  And of course- if you got the leaked version- it downloaded with titles and artist name JUST fine.  Also, has anyone downloaded the album from itunes?  I assume the titles etc display just fine, right?  
So, either it is a huge oversight- or another clue.  Or coincidence.  Clear as mud (I need more coffee!).