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A superfan's view on Michael Jackson: The Immortal World TourIt might be another Jackson estate moneyspinner, but the Cirque du Soleil show has some moving moments, says superfan Les SlaterShare72Interview by Laura Barnett The Guardian, Sunday 21 October 2012 18.00 BSTConfusing … Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.I've loved Michael for as long as I can remember. When I was 16, I took a coach from Birmingham to London to camp outside his hotel for three days. Some of us followed him to Hamleys toy shop and spoke to him outside. Michael was always happy to talk to his fans, even when his security guards told him he shouldn't.And then it just snowballed. I saw Michael live many times, and I now know most of the Jacksons well. Over the years, I've been working on a Jackson Five tattoo – each time I meet one of the brothers, I ask him to autograph my body, then go to the nearest tattoo parlour to have it made permanent. The family know all about it: last year, they invited me to Vegas so I could get Marlon's and complete the set.So when I heard that Cirque du Soleil was making a show about Michael, I was intrigued: the tabloids always said Michael's life was a circus, so it seemed ironic. I've now seen the show 19 times – starting with the premiere in Montreal last year, then in Las Vegas, now in London. Each time I see it, I find something new to admire.The last time, I saw Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett – Michael's drummer, who plays in the show – look up, kiss his fingers, and blow a kiss into the sky to Michael. It's a really moving moment. Some fans say they're boycotting the show because it's endorsed by Michael's estate. They feel the estate is just making money out of the fans; they won't buy any records or merchandise released since his death, either. I don't agree with that, which is why I'm not a member of any of the official fan clubs. I think a show like this is a brilliant way of keeping Michael's memory alive.If you're a fan of Cirque rather than Michael, though, I can see why you might find the show frustrating: the storyline's quite confusing, and there's little in the way of acrobatics. At the last show I saw, someone actually shouted out: "Do some acrobatics!" Really, the show is just about the dancing and the music – which makes sense, because that's what Michael's life was about, too.• Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour is at the Birmingham NIA and the Manchester Arena in March. Details: cirquedusoleil.com
Overall, I thought it was a brilliantly done show that only the "live" presence of Michael could outdo. But IMO Michael intended on these shows as a way to give back to his fans, draw a new generation of fans, and to keep current on the trends without being in a hundred places at once or without having to travel around the world on tour.
Marum :bearhug: I'm glad you loved it.with LOVE
Hi , you're welcome Emulik! The show will be in your country next Feb. isn't it? that's pretty soon!! I hope you will see it!LOVE
You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginHi , you're welcome Emulik! The show will be in your country next Feb. isn't it? that's pretty soon!! I hope you will see it!LOVEyes, I hope to have a chance to go there with my growing pregnant belly :icon_razz:Have a nice autumn day dear friend! :bearhug:
You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginHi , you're welcome Emulik! The show will be in your country next Feb. isn't it? that's pretty soon!! I hope you will see it!LOVEyes, I hope to have a chance to go there with my growing pregnant belly :icon_razz:Have a nice autumn day dear friend! :bearhug:Awww how awesome, when are you due?