MJ (Original Broadway Cast Recording) è la colonna sonora del jukebox musical del 2021 MJ the Musical, incentrato su Michael Jackson. Mentre le canzoni sono prevalentemente di Michael Jackson le cover sono state fatte dall'orchestra, i produttori e gran parte degli attori.
Le registrazioni sono avvenute tra il 7 e l'8 febbraio 2022, per poi essere ufficialmente pubblicato il 15 luglio 2022. Uno snippet di Billie Jean è stato distribuito con il New York Times, l'album è stato nominato a un Grammy Award.
Tracce +I AttoTitoloCoverCreditiDurataBeat ItMyles Frost, John Edwards, Ayana George, Apollo Levine, Tavon Olds-Sample, Lamont Walker IIMichael Jackson2:45Jackson 5 Medley – The Love You Save / I Want You Back / ABCChristian Wilson, Devin Trey Campbell, John Edwards, Apollo Levine, Lamont Walker IIBerry Gordy, Alphonso Mizell, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards (The Corporation)3:28I'll Be ThereAyana George, Christian Wilson, Myles FrostBerry Gordy, Bob West, Willie Hutch, Hal Davis3:32Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough / Blame It on the Boogie / Dancing MachineMyles Frost, Tavon Olds-Sample, MJ Company & OrchestraMichael Jackson, Mick Jackson, Dave Jackson, Elmar Krohn, Hal Davis, Don Fletcher, Dean Parks5:32Stranger in MoscowMyles Frost, John Edwards, Ayana George, Apollo Levine, Tavon Olds-SampleMichael Jackson2:17You Can't WinAntoine L. Smith, Tavon Olds-Sample. MJ Company & OrchestraCharlie Smalls1:59I Can't Help ItTavon Olds-Sample, Myles FrostStevie Wonder, Susaye Greene2:28Keep the FaithApollo Levine, Tavon Olds-Sample, John Edwards, Ayana George, Lamont Walker IIMichael Jackson, Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett1:31Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Tavon Olds-Sample, Myles Frost, MJ Company & OrchestraMichael Jackson2:33Earth Song / They Don't Care About UsMyles Frost, MJ Company & OrchestraMichael Jackson3:36 +II AttoTitoloCoverCreditiDurataBillie JeanMyles Frost, John Edwards, Ayana George, Apollo Levine, Tavon Olds-Sample, Lamont Walker IIMichael Jackson3:27Smooth CriminalMyles Frost, John Edwards, Ayana George, Apollo Levine, Tavon Olds-Sample, Lamont Walker IIMichael Jackson2:31Victory Tour – For the Love Of Money / Can You Feel ItQuentin Earl Darrington, Tavon Olds-Sample, Raymond Baynard, John Edwards, Ayana George, Apollo Levine, Lamont Walker II, Zelig WilliamsMichael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Anthony Jackson, Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, Eric Grant (The O'Jays)3:06Keep the Faith (Reprise)Myles Frost, Quentin Earl Darrington, MJ Company & OrchestraMichael Jackson, Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett1:49She's Out of My LifeMyles Frost, Tavon Olds-SampleTom Bahler2:58Human NatureMyles Frost, Whitney Bashor, MJ Company & OrchestraSteve Porcaro, John Bettis2:34Bad / 2BadMyles Frost, MJ Company & OrchestraMichael Jackson, Dallas Austin, Bruce Swedien, René Moore1:30ThrillerMyles Frost, Christian Wilson, Quentin Earl Darrington, John Edwards, Apollo Levine, Tavon Olds-Sample, Lamont Walker IIRod Temperton4:01Man in the MirrorMJ Company & OrchestraGlen Ballard, Siedah Garrett4:07Finale – Jam / Black or White / Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Reprise)MJ Company & OrchestraMichael Jackson, René Moore, Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley, Bill Bottrell3:55
Personale
Apparizioni (cast)
Myles Frost (Michael Jackson) Ayana George (Katherine Jackson) Christian Wilson (Little Michael) Tavon Olds-Sample (Teenage Michael) Antoine L. Smith (Berry Gordy/Nick) Apollo Levine (Quincy Jones/Tito Jackson) Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Jackson/Rob) Whitney Bashor (Rachel) Trey Campbell (Little Marlon) John Edwards (Jackie Jackson) Lamont Walker II (Jermaine Jackson)
Produzione Jason Michael Webb, David Holchenberg – direttore d'orchestra Derrick Lee, Alex Ghenea – produttore
Musicisti John Edwards, Ayana George – voce solista Jason Michael Webb, Michael O. Mitchell – tastiere Alex Nolan, Jeffrey Lee Campbell – chitarra ritmica Cheiton Grey – basso elettrico Andrew Atkinson – batterie Wilson Torres – percussioni Bradon Wright, Jason Curry – ancia Tony Kadleck, Brian Pareschi – tromba Dannyl Hall – trombone Raymond Baynard, Zelig Williams – voce di supporto (Ensemble) numerosi musicisti – orchestra, comparsa
Altre partecipazioni Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain – produttore esecutivo Estate of Michael Jackson
Classifiche +ClassificaPosizioneUS Cast Albums (Billboard)1UK88
Premiazioni +AnnoPremiazioneCategoriaRisultato2023Grammy AwardsMiglior album di un musical teatraleNominato
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Collegamenti esterni
Categoria:Colonne sonore Categoria:Michael Jackson Categoria:Musical di Broadway