Showing posts with label Armond White on Michael Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Armond White on Michael Jackson. Show all posts
Friday, October 16, 2009
Armond White on Michael Jackson's Legacy (Parts 1 and 2)
Friday, October 16th, 2009
With interest in Michael Jackson so high at this time, we here at resistanceworks.blogspot.com thought it would be helpful to post some youtube links where critic Armond White talks about Michael Jackson's Legacy BEFORE Michael's passing.
These two clips are from a music video presentation by Armond White on Michael Jackson. It took place on January 18, 2008 and was entitled, "Pop Video Artists and Hollywood Influence". These two clips (from the introduction to his presentation) focus on the music video JAM. In the music video are rap stars Heavy D, Naughty By Nature, Kriss Kross, and NBA Great Michael Jordan.
If you'd like to read more about Armond White's take on the music video "Jam" purchase a copy of his new book "KEEP MOVING: The Micheal Jackson Chronicles". You can purchase a copy of the book by:
Please send $13.00 money order/check payable to Armond White and your mailing address to the following address:
Armond White
P.O. Box 20295
New York, NY 10011
Enjoy,
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Pop Star MICHAEL JACKSON was "more than an entertainer" Declares New Book By Critic Armond White
Thursday, October 15, 2009
New Book Asserts That Pop Star Michael Jackson was “more than an entertainer.”
NY Press Film Critic (and current New York Film Critics Circle Chairman) Armond White has published a new book on Pop Star MICHAEL JACKSON entitled KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles.
The book is a collection of essays/reviews/capsules/reflections by critic Armond White. They chronicle the creations of Michael Jackson and note the context of related works by others. Written throughout his quarter-century as a critic (including a twelve year stretch as the Arts Editor of the Black-owned New York City weekly newspaper THE CITY SUN), the writing focuses on the work Michael Jackson produced AFTER the record-breaking commercial success of the Thriller album as represented by the songs and music videos created and associated with the Bad, Dangerous, HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I and Blood On The Dance Floor albums. Throughout, Armond White examines the impact of Michael Jackson as a cultural phenomenon, aesthetic/music force and dance icon/show-biz influence.
During the outpouring of public grieving in the aftermath of Michael Jackson’s passing earlier this year, Armond White noticed that the
In KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles, Armond White notes, “Michael Jackson’s importance wasn’t showbiz as usual, it moved through the ongoing issues of race, class, sex, spirituality and aesthetics.” To that end, topics written about include (but are not limited to):
-the universal primal family tensions, competitiveness, pressures and drama that drove the Jackson family (and helped influence/shape Michael Jackson)
-the continuous innovations by Michael Jackson of the taken-for-granted music video form, his Hollywood influences and Michael Jackson’s impact not only on the record industry but pop culture itself
-the showbiz secret behind the change in Michael’s appearance that was announced by the release of the Bad album
-the American shame Michael Jackson addressed (and transcends) with the Black Or White song/music video
-the cultural exchange dramatized by and emotional seduction of the song/music video, Remember The Time
-the psychological conflict suggested by the song/music video In The Closet
-Michael Jackson’s connection to Black culture (and his innovative musical/aesthetic breakthrough) demonstrated in the music video/song Jam
-the groundbreaking characterization of Jackson patriarch Joe Jackson by actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs in the TV movie The Jacksons: An American Legend
-the practiced vengeance of the media witchhunt displayed during the controversy generated by the song “They Don’t Care About Us”
While many people point to the albums, Off The Wall and Thriller as creative peaks for Michael Jackson’s solo career, Armond White insists that while those albums are splendid, you CANNOT stop there, paying attention to his post-Thriller work is crucial to understanding Michael Jackson’s development as an artist. In fact, throughout the book, critic Armond White makes the case for Michael Jackson being an artist, not “just” an entertainer. As for Michael Jackson’s work after Thriller being perceived as flawed or troubled or problematic, Armond White writes,
KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles measures 5 ½ inches by 8 ½, inches, is 130 pages long and costs $13.00 ($10.00 + $3.00 Shipping And Handling).
For more information (including ordering instructions) on the book KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles, please review the blog:
http://www.resistanceworks.blogspot.com
New Book Asserts That Pop Star Michael Jackson was “more than an entertainer.”
NY Press Film Critic (and current New York Film Critics Circle Chairman) Armond White has published a new book on Pop Star MICHAEL JACKSON entitled KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles.
The book is a collection of essays/reviews/capsules/reflections by critic Armond White. They chronicle the creations of Michael Jackson and note the context of related works by others. Written throughout his quarter-century as a critic (including a twelve year stretch as the Arts Editor of the Black-owned New York City weekly newspaper THE CITY SUN), the writing focuses on the work Michael Jackson produced AFTER the record-breaking commercial success of the Thriller album as represented by the songs and music videos created and associated with the Bad, Dangerous, HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I and Blood On The Dance Floor albums. Throughout, Armond White examines the impact of Michael Jackson as a cultural phenomenon, aesthetic/music force and dance icon/show-biz influence.
During the outpouring of public grieving in the aftermath of Michael Jackson’s passing earlier this year, Armond White noticed that the
“Standard media demeaning of a black male icon was no longer acceptable. Michael Jackson’s art roused deep affection…Not just Black Americans but people around the world felt the same way—protective and loving.”
In KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles, Armond White notes, “Michael Jackson’s importance wasn’t showbiz as usual, it moved through the ongoing issues of race, class, sex, spirituality and aesthetics.” To that end, topics written about include (but are not limited to):
-the universal primal family tensions, competitiveness, pressures and drama that drove the Jackson family (and helped influence/shape Michael Jackson)
-the continuous innovations by Michael Jackson of the taken-for-granted music video form, his Hollywood influences and Michael Jackson’s impact not only on the record industry but pop culture itself
-the showbiz secret behind the change in Michael’s appearance that was announced by the release of the Bad album
-the American shame Michael Jackson addressed (and transcends) with the Black Or White song/music video
-the cultural exchange dramatized by and emotional seduction of the song/music video, Remember The Time
-the psychological conflict suggested by the song/music video In The Closet
-Michael Jackson’s connection to Black culture (and his innovative musical/aesthetic breakthrough) demonstrated in the music video/song Jam
-the groundbreaking characterization of Jackson patriarch Joe Jackson by actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs in the TV movie The Jacksons: An American Legend
-the practiced vengeance of the media witchhunt displayed during the controversy generated by the song “They Don’t Care About Us”
While many people point to the albums, Off The Wall and Thriller as creative peaks for Michael Jackson’s solo career, Armond White insists that while those albums are splendid, you CANNOT stop there, paying attention to his post-Thriller work is crucial to understanding Michael Jackson’s development as an artist. In fact, throughout the book, critic Armond White makes the case for Michael Jackson being an artist, not “just” an entertainer. As for Michael Jackson’s work after Thriller being perceived as flawed or troubled or problematic, Armond White writes,
“Michael Jackson’s pleasureable pop art pushed the culture forward—challenging it—as he also challenged himself…Michael Jackson’s art was never meant to be controversial or difficult, and I tried to show in these essays that it wasn’t—if one received it with open eyes, ears and heart.”
KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles measures 5 ½ inches by 8 ½, inches, is 130 pages long and costs $13.00 ($10.00 + $3.00 Shipping And Handling).
For more information (including ordering instructions) on the book KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles, please review the blog:
http://www.resistanceworks.blogspot.com
Monday, August 24, 2009
KEEP MOVING: THE MICHAEL JACKSON CHRONICLES
KEEP MOVING
The Michael Jackson Chronicles
_____________
ARMOND WHITE
ABOUT THE BOOK
“Has there been a more compelling show-biz/arts figure than Michael Jackson?”
In this collection, controversial critic Armond White chronicles the career of Michael Jackson. Written throughout his quarter-century as a critic, these essays focus on the work Michael Jackson produced AFTER the record-breaking commercial success of the Thriller album. He examines the impact of Michael Jackson as a cultural phenomenon, aesthetic/music force and dance icon/show-biz influence. Armond White uncovers the deep meaning in Michael Jackson’s art—especially the songs and music videos from the Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, and Blood On The Dance Floor albums.
TO ORDER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
resistanceworkswdc@yahoo.com
http://www.resistanceworks.blogspot.com
The Michael Jackson Chronicles
_____________
ARMOND WHITE
ABOUT THE BOOK
“Has there been a more compelling show-biz/arts figure than Michael Jackson?”
In this collection, controversial critic Armond White chronicles the career of Michael Jackson. Written throughout his quarter-century as a critic, these essays focus on the work Michael Jackson produced AFTER the record-breaking commercial success of the Thriller album. He examines the impact of Michael Jackson as a cultural phenomenon, aesthetic/music force and dance icon/show-biz influence. Armond White uncovers the deep meaning in Michael Jackson’s art—especially the songs and music videos from the Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, and Blood On The Dance Floor albums.
TO ORDER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
resistanceworkswdc@yahoo.com
http://www.resistanceworks.blogspot.com
KEEP MOVING: THE MICHAEL JACKSON CHRONICLES - Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table Of Contents
Introduction: MOVING FORWARD
Chapter 1: Janet, The Last Black Jackson
Billie Jean music video
Beat It music video
Thriller music video
Chapter 2: Understanding Michael Jackson
Bad music video
Bad album
Chapter 3: The Gloved One Is Not A Chump
Black or White music video
Chapter 4: Sibling Song
Word to the Badd!! single
Chapter 5: “How Deep Is Your Afrocentricity?”Ask Michael & Iman
Remember The Time music video
Chapter 6: Michael Takes a Bow for Jam
In the Closet music video
Jam music video
Chapter 7: Father Figure
The Jacksons: An American Legend TV movie
Chapter 8: Videos Change the Style of “Black Film”
Chapter 9: Jackson’s TV Ad Makes Rhetorical History
HIStory teaser promo
Chapter 10: Screaming To Be Heard, Book I
HIStory album
Scream music video
Chapter 11: Screaming To Be Heard, Book II
HIStory album
Chapter 12: Montell and Michael Exploit/Explore Happy-Negro Fallacy
This Is How We Do It single
Chapter 13: Earth Song Moves Music Video Mountains
Earth Song music video
Chapter 14: Jackson and Jam-Lewis Hope Louder in New Remix
You Are Not Alone music video
You Are Not Alone/Scream Louder Remix single
Chapter 15: Lists & Prizes in the Arts for 1995
City Sun Year’s Best Excerpt
Chapter 16: Hear, My Dears
Blood on the Dance Floor album
Chapter 17: Remembering “Ben”
Willard film
Chapter 18: Song of the Day: Man in the Mirror
Chapter 19: Jackson Pop: Music Video Artists and Hollywood Influence
Chapter 20: In MJ’s Shadow
Chapter 21: Twenty-First Century Renaissance
Bibliography
Index
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