Michael Jackson's 'Michael' Cover Decoded

[sprint911]

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[Elsa]

Just posted this in the 'You're Wrong About MJ" thread:

MTV show it is their flag on the album cover. There are 19 photos examining each section of the cover art at their site.

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You can see the little fish in the bubble is wearing a crown - just something I couldn't see before.

[Puff]

Here ya go!



(left) Michael Jackson's Bad cover, (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from the music video for "Beat It," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from the music video for "Billie Jean," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) Michael Jackson's Dangerous cover, (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from Michael Jackson's 3-D film "Captain EO," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from the film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover. In 1982, Jackson contributed the song "Someone In the Dark" and narrated the storybook for the film.


(left) a scene from the music video for "Leave Me Alone," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from the music video for "Leave Me Alone," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from the music video for "The Way You Make Me Feel," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) an MTV Promo from the '80s, (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from Michael Jackson's film "Moonwalker," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) Michael Jackson's legendary performance of "Billie Jean" at the "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" TV special in 1983. Jackson debuted his singature dance move, the moonwalk during this performance. (Right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) Michael Jackson's Off The Wall cover, (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from the music video for "Smooth Criminal," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) Michael Jackson's 25th anniversary special edition reissue of Thriller cover, (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a scene from "Thriller," (right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


(left) a photo taken during the recording of "We Are The World," in 1985, a charity single for USA For Africa. (Right) a scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover


A scene from Michael Jackson's Michael cover in which there are references to the music video for "Smooth Criminal," his song "Man in the Mirror," the music video for "Leave Me Alone" and the artist Prince

[jacilovesmichael]

Is it just me or is that a piece of popcorn in that bubble?

[Solid121]

Is it just me or is that a piece of popcorn in that bubble?

definately looks like it, i've got mine ready  

Also the reference to Prince has been removed from the cover now  :roll:

[~Souza~]

They are wrong with this one:



The one on the album is from the Pepsi commercial where his hair caught fire.

[Puff]

Is it just me or is that a piece of popcorn in that bubble?

Yes popcorn in a purple bubble..  

[sprint911]

Is it just me or is that a piece of popcorn in that bubble?

:lol: yup

[trustno1]

Thanks for posting the pics guys, we'll no doubt be noticing more and more details for a while yet.  I just wish the artist would put out some info on this work, most importantly when in 2009 it was done! Of course even then it could be misinformation. Is it even on his website yet? The world is talking about it, you'd think he'd be making the most of the publicity.  The goldfish with the crown was a brilliant touch, I have to say.  Too many sections of the public need reminding that he lived his life in a goldfish bowl and should ask themselves how they would feel.  Of course those people probably won't be paying as much attention to the cover as we are, that's why they believe everything the media feeds them.

[SoldierofLOVE]

Thank you so much for the pictorial break down!  It is very helpful.   I use to be good friends with the mother of the artist but we've lost touch and both of us moved away from our sunny perch in California.   She's a very spiritual and psychic person.    I'm going to look for her and see if Kadir plans to talk about this work.  

Did someone say the Prince reference is no longer part of the cover?   How is that?

It's just hard to understand why a cover that appears to be an overview of MJ's career, doesn't include anything past the Dangerous era?  Is the only reason that all the songs are written during those years or is it something else?  I plan to ask Kadir.  I don't know that I will get an answer or even be able to locate his mother easily but I'm gonna try!

[SoldierofLOVE]

By the way, I'm glad an African American artist was chosen!

[finfin]

Thank you so much for the pictorial break down!  It is very helpful.   I use to be good friends with the mother of the artist but we've lost touch and both of us moved away from our sunny perch in California.   She's a very spiritual and psychic person.    I'm going to look for her and see if Kadir plans to talk about this work.  

Did someone say the Prince reference is no longer part of the cover?   How is that?

It's just hard to understand why a cover that appears to be an overview of MJ's career, doesn't include anything past the Dangerous era?  Is the only reason that all the songs are written during those years or is it something else?  I plan to ask Kadir.  I don't know that I will get an answer or even be able to locate his mother easily but I'm gonna try!

SoldierofLOVE that would be really great if you could possibly contact Kadir's mother. Thank you in advance for trying  

[Stranger In Chi-town]

Wow! As a fellow artist, this is very cool, this cover for the album. =]

[simalves]

The Goldfish is from the Frozen for 50 years frame - lol.

[katy (MJFAN7)]

They are wrong with this one:



The one on the album is from the Pepsi commercial where his hair caught fire.

That's what I think too, the Motown performance didn't have lights and sparks.

Is it just me or is that a piece of popcorn in that bubble?

:lol: Thanks Jaci! I was trying to find out what that was.