Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Michael Jackson: Thriller

"Thriller" reached #4 in the U.S. singles chart and has so far sold over 1.15 digital-downloads in the United States. However, it's main craze was held in the 14-minute music video. In the Guinness World Records (2006) it was listed in as the "most successful music video," selling over 9 million unites. Jackson won two Grammy's for the Best Video, Long Form and Best Video Album and 3 MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 for Best Overall Performance in a Video, Best Choreography, and Viewer's Choice. Thriller has been credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool. Michael's video inspired pop culture in cinema, television, video games, theme parks, and other artists in the music business. You can see this full list of references at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(music_video). In the early 1980s, Michael became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. Michael will be forever known as the "King of Pop" and is one of the world's most famous men. Jackson's highly publicized personal ife, coupled with his successful career, has made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades.

Michael Jackson, Thriller. Thriller. Epic Records, EK 38112, 1982.


Watch the music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyJbIOZjS8
Sources: picture- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album)http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/mediazone/pdfs/entertainment/061114_michael_jackson.pdfhttp://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/mediazone/pdfs/entertainment/061114_michael_jackson.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(music_video)

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