Michael Jackson's 'This Is It': Listen to the new tune
Two weeks before Michael Jackson's final performance hits theaters and online music sellers worldwide, fans of the late singer have been treated to a taste of what's to come with the song "This Is It," made available on Michael Jackson's website."This Is It" plays over the closing credits of the documentary of the same name (opening Oct. 26 internationally and on Oct. 27 in North America), a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for Jackson's scheduled London concerts, for which he had been in rehearsals in the days before his June 25 death. Footage was shot between April and June as Jackson worked with director and choreographer Kenny Ortega (who also directed the movie) to hone the stage show.
The Jackson brothers sing backup on the song, which is available on CD Oct. 26-27 to coincide with the documentary's release. For the old-schoolers, a vinyl copy will be ready for purchase on Nov. 10. The new recording will also be featured on a companion two-disc CD set comprising remastered Jackson classics like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean."
Take a listen. The song follows a the trailer for the documentary:
What do you think of the new music?
"This Is It" will open for a two-week limited theatrical release beginning Oct. 28.
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"This is it" is great! Always loved his music, too bad he had to leave us so soon. I'm 3 months younger than he was, we grew up together. I'll really miss his music.
I am speechless! Michael youv'e done it again. This song WILL reinforce that you are/were the undisputed "King of pop" I love you..I miss you..and I WILL honor your memory, No matter what!
GREAT tune - A pity he never made that London tour - am looking forward to the DVD of those rehearsals...
i have not heard his new song but knw from my heart that the song will be good...will always miss his music....
Vintage Jackson. Sounds like a lost outtake from about 1979. Given the problems with his health and reputation since his last big hits, a back to basics approach was exactly what would have been called for as part of a retrospective tour.
Oh, and enough about Mad Madge already....
To listen to the new song by Micheal is very uplifting. But for me he is still alive in my heart. The day he died I was in the hospital in surgery. The words out of my husbands mouth hit like a gun shot on June 25. I took me time to understand what happen to him. Rest in peace Micheal.
Look what drug abuse has taken from us once again, Hindrex,Joplin, Morrison, Moon- when will you people realize that the only thing you need to get off is a woman...
Nothing earth shattering. I was hoping for something more innovative! Luckily we have Thriller and Man in the Mirror!!!!
Michael was a great artist and will live on through his music and other achievements. Love the new record!!! It just proves that, he still had it. How unfortunate, his untimely death. If only, he would have been reached. Having a father like that, was surely difficult. As his story unfolds, I hope that the world, will get a better grasp and understanding at what he went through. May God continue to watch over his children.
Michael Jackson was like Elvis no one could top him! His Music and ability to capture and hold on to his fans for decades speaks louder than words! No one else has done this except for MAYBE Elvis and the Beatles! Michael WILL LIVE ON!!! And like alot have said even some country stars said that Michael paved the way for alot of Singers and as faras his Dancing NO ONE could touch him with the exception of his Idol and Mentor Fred Astaire, Britney, Taylor, Madonna,Usher they all are good but not as good as MJ!