This is what made MJ a worldwide musical king! The song is about uniting everyone worldwide against the things that divide us. If you get the chance look at the lyrics "Am I invisible cause you ignore me? Your Proclamation promised me free liberty. I'm tired of being a victim of shame! They're throwing me in a class with a bad name. I can't believe this is the land from which I came." MJ was one of if not the most vocal celebrities taking about and trying to do something about the problems of the world. His world tours weren't just concerts he would visit hospitals and meet with politicians try to help the common people. He gave away 500 million dollars in his lifetime. No one is doing what he was doing and despite all that the only thing the media pushed was that MJ was some Hollywood boogeyman.
Fun fact a gangster of some kind like drug lord who ran the territory had to be asked for permission to film there and etc and as soon as he was told it was Michael Jackson he agreed immediately and stated you could leave a pile of drugs guns or money there and not a single person would dare to touch it and everyone was guaranteed safety
He chose Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, specifically the historic city center where the slave market used to be located, the exact square where he filmed the video. This is because Salvador has the largest black population in the Americas, descendants of enslaved people, and is known as the "Black Rome" or "Brazilian Africa." He also filmed parts in the favelas of Rio, which are mostly populated by black descendants of enslaved people. The group performing in the clip is Olodum, considered the biggest cultural group celebrating African culture in the world.
Michael is energy. Michael was a man of the world and a man of the people. He's going to give you signature energy with storylines. He's a singer/songwriter, so he had stories to tell and his voice was an illustrator. As a humanitarian, philanthropist, a person seeing the injustices in the Earth, he had much to say and he gave it all in the music with the message of love being supreme. The track on the History album and the Brazil music video is excellent. Brazil's influence took this song's experience to the next level.
The back story to have this video got made is amazing, too. They had to ask the local crime lord to assure Michael's safety, and he was such a big MJ fan that he guaranteed his safety.
@@vertigo2894 yep. he paid police for security for his entire crew but they wouldnt go into this area. so they had a meeting with the kingpin of this favella and he happened to be a huge fan of MJ so he guaranteed everyone's security while MJ was there. MJ also paid everyone, as he does with his videos, for their time.
Just in a Favela in Rio ( very poor small houses together), not in the part of the video that was in Pelourinho place in Salvador (colorful historical buildings with all of that drumers). Both cities are in Brazil.
Respect to you two for reacting to the FULL VERSION!! NO ONE ELSE HAS EVER REACTED TO IT BEFORE. The estate released the edited version to his RUclips 🙄
I appreciate them for this as well this is why I live reaction channels because honestly I may sound crazy saying this but this is my first time seeing the extended version and I’m forever grateful 🥹🥰
I love when Micheal Jackson let the talents around him shine. Sometimes it's not just about him, and he knows that. Let the people around him have their day! :)
The woman who broke through and hugged Mike wasn't part of the script. They just did it. And yes those are real MP police officers. The director of the video liked it so they kept it in the video
This song is still so relevant now , its a call for action for the injustice around the world. People should unite and not take the bait of being divided
Black or White is another very iconic MJ music video and was directed by the same guy who directed Thriller. It was very ground breaking at the time and it features a famous actor. It's also a great song which spent 7 weeks at the top of the U.S. charts, released in 1991 you will both love it! Great reaction by the way, They don't care about us has always been on of my favourites and i'm so glad you reacted to it.
5:37, As a Brazilian, i can say that Michael knew how the country has always had social problems, no, it wasn't just at that time that the country was going through difficulties and clear differences in life between people, the favelas and basically in any city that exists in Brazil, there have always been and always will be people who will be suffering in silence because the government "doesn't care about them." Michael was a genius in coming to the favela to show how these ignored people fit into the context of his music.
There's a (Prison Version) it's super graphic which is why it was banned from multiple television channels & countries when he first premiered/released that version of the Short Film. The music industry, media etc. really didn’t want people to see the prison version because it shows the true meaning of "They Don’t Care About Us" being about the racial injustices against African Americans by police/cops and just in general. Which explains why the Brazil Version is more popular than the Prison Version. He did face ALOT of backlash for it but MJ always had a message, was clearly fed up and just did what was the right thing to do. And as we can see and feel, the song's message as well as both versions of the Short Film/Music Video still applies to the world‘s current status. Michael was truly a innovative human being a once in a lifetime visionary Long Live The King Of Music Forever!👑❤🌟💯(Definitely would recommend reacting to Michael Jackson "Earth Song" Music Video and definitely get around to reacting to "They Don't Care About Us (Prison Version)" Music Video as well!)
The song isn't specifically about African Americans and the police. Before the prison version of the music video starts, it literally says that this isn't about any 1 specific race or people.
@@TheOneWhoSouls1405 That wasn't for/toward the message of the song. That was MJ saying this isn't against a specific race or religious group etc. it was mainly to set the record straight about who MJ wasn't against. But the song is 100% abut the mistreatment of African - Americans from Police READ THE LYRICS! And also MJ literally displayed the beating of Rodney King for a reason in the Prison Version, everything is strategic/genius when MJ is involved.
@@Milkers777 The song isn't about African Americans. That would imply that it is only about African Americans. Which is false. The song is about injustice and prejudice towards everyone. Why do you think he mentions jews in the song? Just because he mentions a specific group of people doesn't mean that the song is entirely about that one group. “The song is in fact about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the Black Man, I am the White Man. I am not the one who was attacking. It is about the injustices to young people and how the system can wrongfully accuse them.” - Michael Jackson on “They Don’t Care About Us.” Nowhere does this quote say that the song is about injustices towards African Americans alone. He mentions skinheads, blacks, jews, and whites. The opening text to the original music video is as follows: "This film is not degrading to any one race, but pictorializes the injustices to ALL mankind." - Michael Jackson You mentioned that the quote was only about him saying that it wasn't against any specific race. But you ignored the second half of the quote, where he says that it, "pictorializes the injustices to ALL mankind". Which would include more than just black people. So I am correct when I say that the song isn't only about black people.
Michael recorded in favelas in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia,Where they were marginalized by society, abandoned by public authorities, exactly what the song says "They don't care about us"
His song and video "Earth Song"are strong and very touching to many. "Stranger In Moscow" is pretty deep. "Little Susie" is one that makes a lot of people cry. 😢
THE KING, GREATEST OF ALL TIME Please do SCREAM next! Amazing duet song with his sister Janet, also the most expensive music video of all time TO THIS DAY!! MUCH LOVE LONG LIVE THE KING ♥
Until nowadays in Salvador-Bahia (where the video was recorded) you can find a tribute to Michel. Michael with opened arms in a balcony reminding us the message he wanted about “Social equality”. The king of pop forever and ever! 🤍
Loved you noticing how he changes his vocal delivery to catch the essence of the song. That I'd say is almost the biggest part of his genius as a vocalist. The fact that he does it and the fact that he can execute it so well. Especially that comment from you confirms to me that you're paying attention to what you're listening to. Not many (if almost any tbh) people have mentioned that part about his vocals from what I've watched of videos like these (or in comment sections etc). It's always interesting to hear your thoughts. 👍
O Grupo Olodum, responsável por esta percussão pesada, é um dos muitos grupos Afro da cidade de Salvador no estado da Bahia. Se quiserem ouvir mais uma versão musical com o grupo Olodum, eu recomendo a música "Jerusalema". Boa reação.
Loved Your Michael Jackson reaction; I would love to recommend MJ's 1995 MTV Performance one of His Best and more extensive dance performances; and some of His Great Videos; " The earth song" " Remember the Time""Smooth Criminal"and "Stranger in Moscow " I believe You will Love Them All.🔥🔥🔥
“City or town or whatever…” It’s called a favela. I recommend watching the vice documentary on the favelas in Brazil or some other documentary about it. ♥️
Finalmente alguém fez a reação do vídeo COMPLETO! Fico feliz por isso pois acho errado a versão da conta oficial dele não ter, é isso rs Viva ao meu Brasil, até hoje amamos MJ ❤🇧🇷
Olodum is a Brazilian cultural institution. It was founded on April 25, 1979 as a Salvador carnival block (Salvador was the first capital of Brazil) as a leisure option for residents of that area and, since 1983, it has also been a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the Brazilian black movement and socio-community action. Develops actions to combat racial discrimination, stimulates the self-esteem and pride of Afro-Brazilians, defends and fights to ensure the civil and human rights of marginalized people in Bahia and Brazil.
PLEASE react to a 'peak' Michael Jackson's 1988 Grammy's live performance. He did 'Man in the Mirror' and a jazzy 'The Way You Make Me Feel', pretty please lol love the reactions guys, love from Ireland!
Smooth Criminal is arguably his best music video of all time. Featuring so many iconic things and aspects regarding him. Not a single person has criticizes on it
I remember Nostalgia Critic, while praising it as being better than Thriller, also admits that the section in the middle where the music cuts out is kinda weird.
@@jp3813I saw the director doing a commentary somewhere and he said the point of the musical break in the middle is that it is unexpected, and it brings the high energy down, which then contrasts to when it suddenly kicks back in again. The video just carrying on without that moment is ‘expected’ and therefore suddenly cutting it off surprises the audience, which we know Michael was all about. Never predicable. When you watch it back with that in mind, it does then make more sense. I think the quote was to knock it down to build it back up.
@@goldencherry9033 I think part of the criticism was that it went for too long, and everyone was doing random things like shouting, clapping, bobbing heads, etc...
Michael released this track in 1996, and it's from his HIStory album released in 1995 after the false allegations in 1993. The album has many personal songs relating to the allegations such as this one where he is empathising with victims of the system, as he was a victim of it himself. Here is his actual quote explaining the song: "The song is in fact about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the Black Man, I am the White Man."
Foi em 1996 eu assisti tudo na TV todo mundo ia atrás dele a Globo SBT Record todos passou ao vivo o dia todo no domingo ele gravando no morro de Santa Marta
Im From Brazil, Im Michael Jackson fan and now(Gabriel Henrique fan too) Years ago I went to Rio de Janeiro and took a picture with the statue of Michael Jackson in the Dona Marta favela where he recorded the video! Thanks BARS & BARBELLS PS: GOT, please react the Earth Song by Gabriel Henrique, is amazing! As you know, Gabriel is Brazilian and also in Michael's original Earth Song videoclipe there are 7 indigeans brazilians as figurants too. Thanks Again!!
Fun fact about this song : This song caused a lot of controversy and MJ had to re record the song and shot one of the music videos here in Brazil , but this part of Brazil was owned by a really big drug lord and it wasn’t safe so MJ team got in contact with the drug lord and asked permission to film the MV there and he agreed the drug lord was a big fan of MJ🤘🏼
LOVE this song and the video also,boy,what a-GREAT-treat for that city and the citizens there in Brazil to not see MJ up pretty close,then have a video filmed there as well. Those 2 women couldn't help themselves by grabbing MJ ( kinda funny too ) they saw their chance and took it. LOL. MJ just got up and soldiered on too. You rarely see american singers filming or doing a video (LIVE ) over-seas. NICE.
They filmed in two different cities in Brazil. Rio city and Salvador city. In a favela (very poor small dirty or not finished houses together) in Rio and Pelourinho place in Salvador (colorful historical buildings with all of that drumers - Olodum band).
In case you're wondering, this was shot in Salvador da Bahía, the most beautiful city in Brazil and also with the most laid-back vibe in the country, which says a lot seeing all of Brazil has that laid-back vibe, well except São Paulo perhaps. PS: if you like that Brazilian drums, than there's an early 90s track which is famous for those drum bands in it, called 'Give It Up' by The Goodmen. I'll place a link of the RUclips vid down below.
Massive kudos to whoever sent you the link with the extended drums, its awesome! And thanks for doing the longer version, much appreciated :-) Loving this MJ journey!
Merci pour vos commentaires intéressants, Michael live Bucharest intro Jam est le morceau pop pour lequel Michael a réalisé une mise en scène presque parfaite.
This video was directed by Spike Lee. He is one of the most famous black writers and directors in the past 30 years. He's also a huge basketball fan that follows the New York Knicks. I think at that time in Michael Jackson's career, people were saying that he wasn't black anymore (he had vitiligo. That's why he wore the single sparkly white glove during his performance of "Billie Jean" live, and he didn't want anyone to see it). Also, the record HIStory that had They don't care about us on, was recorded around the time that people were claiming that he was a child molester and had to go to court (for the first time). That album was him involved in his feelings with songs like: "Scream (with Janet Jackson)", "Stranger in Moscow", "D.S."(the initials of the lawyer who was trying his hardest to put Jackson in prison. Unfortunately he didn't.), "You Are Not Alone", and "Childhood". I think he was upset about the trials and the break up with Lisa Marie Presley (Elvis' daughter. She passed a couple of years ago), and he wasn't working with his brothers or Quincy Jones anymore. So he was depressed. They don't care about us was defensive because of the lyric when he said "don't you black or white me". He also did a remake of "Come Together" by The Beatles. Interesting album
The most dangerous location for a music video. His lawyers advised against it, the governor didn't want to let him in, but in 1996 Michael Jackson shot a video in one of the most dangerous slums in Rio. A hundred heavily armed military policemen line the area. Violence reigns here in this socially deprived area, and of course nothing can happen to the "King of Pop". But the people greet Jackson peacefully: "Welcome to the world. Not to the beautiful world, but to the humble world of the poor," reads a self-painted banner.
remember michael became the biggest star all over the world without any internet and social media
This is what made MJ a worldwide musical king! The song is about uniting everyone worldwide against the things that divide us. If you get the chance look at the lyrics "Am I invisible cause you ignore me? Your Proclamation promised me free liberty. I'm tired of being a victim of shame! They're throwing me in a class with a bad name. I can't believe this is the land from which I came." MJ was one of if not the most vocal celebrities taking about and trying to do something about the problems of the world. His world tours weren't just concerts he would visit hospitals and meet with politicians try to help the common people. He gave away 500 million dollars in his lifetime. No one is doing what he was doing and despite all that the only thing the media pushed was that MJ was some Hollywood boogeyman.
He was worldwide king way before this😂
@@jamesway True. I meant like MJ caring and making songs like this is what made him a worldwide king not specifically this moment, I worded it wrong.
@@phoenixxking4156 OK, we are friends again. Stop by for milk and cookies anytime. 😆
@@phoenixxking4156ummm no he was world wide WAYYYY before this! Stop it
@@jamesway Thanks 😂
Fun fact a gangster of some kind like drug lord who ran the territory had to be asked for permission to film there and etc and as soon as he was told it was Michael Jackson he agreed immediately and stated you could leave a pile of drugs guns or money there and not a single person would dare to touch it and everyone was guaranteed safety
Even if this turns out to be false, this is my favourite fact about any music video ever 😂
@@marktallentire3464it’s true his name was Márcio Amaro de Oliveira.
Facts
He also stated, "Wherever Michael Jackson stands, is the safest place in the world."
@@marktallentire3464no it’s a for sure real story
He chose Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, specifically the historic city center where the slave market used to be located, the exact square where he filmed the video. This is because Salvador has the largest black population in the Americas, descendants of enslaved people, and is known as the "Black Rome" or "Brazilian Africa." He also filmed parts in the favelas of Rio, which are mostly populated by black descendants of enslaved people. The group performing in the clip is Olodum, considered the biggest cultural group celebrating African culture in the world.
Michael is energy. Michael was a man of the world and a man of the people. He's going to give you signature energy with storylines. He's a singer/songwriter, so he had stories to tell and his voice was an illustrator. As a humanitarian, philanthropist, a person seeing the injustices in the Earth, he had much to say and he gave it all in the music with the message of love being supreme. The track on the History album and the Brazil music video is excellent. Brazil's influence took this song's experience to the next level.
The back story to have this video got made is amazing, too.
They had to ask the local crime lord to assure Michael's safety, and he was such a big MJ fan that he guaranteed his safety.
For real? WOW! The power of MJ man.
This is very true. Absolute amazing story.❤I seen it in the making of it ,the story is told by the director.. Rip MJ
@@vertigo2894 yep. he paid police for security for his entire crew but they wouldnt go into this area. so they had a meeting with the kingpin of this favella and he happened to be a huge fan of MJ so he guaranteed everyone's security while MJ was there. MJ also paid everyone, as he does with his videos, for their time.
Just in a Favela in Rio ( very poor small houses together), not in the part of the video that was in Pelourinho place in Salvador (colorful historical buildings with all of that drumers). Both cities are in Brazil.
This is why we love Michael Jackson so much. He was a force of good from the beginning and this world destroyed him
King of Pop...period!
This Song Is a Masterpiece! The Man Was a Genius
Respect to you two for reacting to the FULL VERSION!! NO ONE ELSE HAS EVER REACTED TO IT BEFORE. The estate released the edited version to his RUclips 🙄
I appreciate them for this as well this is why I live reaction channels because honestly I may sound crazy saying this but this is my first time seeing the extended version and I’m forever grateful 🥹🥰
I love when Micheal Jackson let the talents around him shine. Sometimes it's not just about him, and he knows that. Let the people around him have their day! :)
Amen! very true that’s why i love MJ he knew it was bigger than himself and knew to let others shine/have their moment!❤
Michael Jackson is the greatest musical artiste ever!!!!!
The woman who broke through and hugged Mike wasn't part of the script. They just did it. And yes those are real MP police officers. The director of the video liked it so they kept it in the video
It’s not real MPs. They apply military law in military areas only
Director was Spike Lee
The GOAT!!!
Aqui é o Brasil, que honra o Michael ter pisado aqui
performer, composer, author and producer of the song... Michael Jackson. The King of Pop.
Michael Jackson was a legendary artist I still have my thriller collection
This song is still so relevant now , its a call for action for the injustice around the world. People should unite and not take the bait of being divided
Not only is it a 10/10 song the songwriting and production is god level
No bad bad version of Michael exists.😊😊 Stranger in Moscow is a must.❤
Black or White is another very iconic MJ music video and was directed by the same guy who directed Thriller. It was very ground breaking at the time and it features a famous actor. It's also a great song which spent 7 weeks at the top of the U.S. charts, released in 1991 you will both love it! Great reaction by the way, They don't care about us has always been on of my favourites and i'm so glad you reacted to it.
5:37, As a Brazilian, i can say that Michael knew how the country has always had social problems, no, it wasn't just at that time that the country was going through difficulties and clear differences in life between people, the favelas and basically in any city that exists in Brazil, there have always been and always will be people who will be suffering in silence because the government "doesn't care about them." Michael was a genius in coming to the favela to show how these ignored people fit into the context of his music.
I respect your imput on his video presentation.
MJ Grammy performance is the greatest live performance of his ever, epic!
Remember the Time short film is a must.
There's a (Prison Version) it's super graphic which is why it was banned from multiple television channels & countries when he first premiered/released that version of the Short Film. The music industry, media etc. really didn’t want people to see the prison version because it shows the true meaning of "They Don’t Care About Us" being about the racial injustices against African Americans by police/cops and just in general. Which explains why the Brazil Version is more popular than the Prison Version. He did face ALOT of backlash for it but MJ always had a message, was clearly fed up and just did what was the right thing to do. And as we can see and feel, the song's message as well as both versions of the Short Film/Music Video still applies to the world‘s current status. Michael was truly a innovative human being a once in a lifetime visionary Long Live The King Of Music Forever!👑❤🌟💯(Definitely would recommend reacting to Michael Jackson "Earth Song" Music Video and definitely get around to reacting to "They Don't Care About Us (Prison Version)" Music Video as well!)
They banned it because he talked about how his jewish handlers were treating him.
"Jew me, sue me, kick me, kike me."
And this one is so much better than the prison version. MJ with OLODUM is insane
The song isn't specifically about African Americans and the police. Before the prison version of the music video starts, it literally says that this isn't about any 1 specific race or people.
@@TheOneWhoSouls1405 That wasn't for/toward the message of the song. That was MJ saying this isn't against a specific race or religious group etc. it was mainly to set the record straight about who MJ wasn't against. But the song is 100% abut the mistreatment of African - Americans from Police READ THE LYRICS! And also MJ literally displayed the beating of Rodney King for a reason in the Prison Version, everything is strategic/genius when MJ is involved.
@@Milkers777 The song isn't about African Americans. That would imply that it is only about African Americans. Which is false. The song is about injustice and prejudice towards everyone. Why do you think he mentions jews in the song? Just because he mentions a specific group of people doesn't mean that the song is entirely about that one group.
“The song is in fact about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the Black Man, I am the White Man. I am not the one who was attacking. It is about the injustices to young people and how the system can wrongfully accuse them.” - Michael Jackson on “They Don’t Care About Us.”
Nowhere does this quote say that the song is about injustices towards African Americans alone. He mentions skinheads, blacks, jews, and whites. The opening text to the original music video is as follows:
"This film is not degrading to any one race, but pictorializes the injustices to ALL mankind." - Michael Jackson
You mentioned that the quote was only about him saying that it wasn't against any specific race. But you ignored the second half of the quote, where he says that it, "pictorializes the injustices to ALL mankind". Which would include more than just black people.
So I am correct when I say that the song isn't only about black people.
Can we appreciate the fact that MJ solely wrote, produced, and composed song.
Michael recorded in favelas in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia,Where they were marginalized by society, abandoned by public authorities, exactly what the song says "They don't care about us"
His song and video "Earth Song"are strong and very touching to many.
"Stranger In Moscow" is pretty deep.
"Little Susie" is one that makes a lot of people cry. 😢
One of the most iconic songs
THE KING, GREATEST OF ALL TIME
Please do SCREAM next! Amazing duet song with his sister Janet, also the most expensive music video of all time TO THIS DAY!!
MUCH LOVE LONG LIVE THE KING ♥
Yes!!!!
Until nowadays in Salvador-Bahia (where the video was recorded) you can find a tribute to Michel. Michael with opened arms in a balcony reminding us the message he wanted about “Social equality”. The king of pop forever and ever! 🤍
I did not know that, where can I find an image of that?🥰
@@Isla-g4xSearch for “michael jackson pelourinho monumento manequim” on google ;)
Michael Jackson is the best of all time 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🪴
Loved you noticing how he changes his vocal delivery to catch the essence of the song. That I'd say is almost the biggest part of his genius as a vocalist. The fact that he does it and the fact that he can execute it so well. Especially that comment from you confirms to me that you're paying attention to what you're listening to. Not many (if almost any tbh) people have mentioned that part about his vocals from what I've watched of videos like these (or in comment sections etc).
It's always interesting to hear your thoughts. 👍
"Remember The Times" is definitely a must
O Grupo Olodum, responsável por esta percussão pesada, é um dos muitos grupos Afro da cidade de Salvador no estado da Bahia. Se quiserem ouvir mais uma versão musical com o grupo Olodum, eu recomendo a música "Jerusalema". Boa reação.
Michael Jackson forever ❤❤❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Adoramos ele sentimos falta 🇧🇷
Loved Your Michael Jackson reaction; I would love to recommend MJ's 1995 MTV Performance one of His Best and more extensive dance performances; and some of His Great Videos; " The earth song" " Remember the Time""Smooth Criminal"and "Stranger in Moscow " I believe You will Love Them All.🔥🔥🔥
no one can look that innocent but that intimidating the same time as MJ in this video
“City or town or whatever…” It’s called a favela. I recommend watching the vice documentary on the favelas in Brazil or some other documentary about it. ♥️
Finalmente alguém fez a reação do vídeo COMPLETO! Fico feliz por isso pois acho errado a versão da conta oficial dele não ter, é isso rs
Viva ao meu Brasil, até hoje amamos MJ ❤🇧🇷
Olodum is a Brazilian cultural institution. It was founded on April 25, 1979 as a Salvador carnival block (Salvador was the first capital of Brazil) as a leisure option for residents of that area and, since 1983, it has also been a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the Brazilian black movement and socio-community action. Develops actions to combat racial discrimination, stimulates the self-esteem and pride of Afro-Brazilians, defends and fights to ensure the civil and human rights of marginalized people in Bahia and Brazil.
PLEASE react to a 'peak' Michael Jackson's 1988 Grammy's live performance. He did 'Man in the Mirror' and a jazzy 'The Way You Make Me Feel', pretty please lol love the reactions guys, love from Ireland!
Smooth Criminal is arguably his best music video of all time. Featuring so many iconic things and aspects regarding him. Not a single person has criticizes on it
I remember Nostalgia Critic, while praising it as being better than Thriller, also admits that the section in the middle where the music cuts out is kinda weird.
@@jp3813I always referred to that section as an extacy trip😂
@@jp3813I saw the director doing a commentary somewhere and he said the point of the musical break in the middle is that it is unexpected, and it brings the high energy down, which then contrasts to when it suddenly kicks back in again. The video just carrying on without that moment is ‘expected’ and therefore suddenly cutting it off surprises the audience, which we know Michael was all about. Never predicable. When you watch it back with that in mind, it does then make more sense. I think the quote was to knock it down to build it back up.
@@goldencherry9033 I think part of the criticism was that it went for too long, and everyone was doing random things like shouting, clapping, bobbing heads, etc...
Salvador, Bahia - Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Michael released this track in 1996, and it's from his HIStory album released in 1995 after the false allegations in 1993. The album has many personal songs relating to the allegations such as this one where he is empathising with victims of the system, as he was a victim of it himself. Here is his actual quote explaining the song:
"The song is in fact about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the Black Man, I am the White Man."
The Man in the Mirror is a must. The official video. It's an emotional plea.
King Michael 🇧🇷 ❤❤👑✌🏻
Que honra Mj ter gravado um vídeo no Brasil, bom demais.
Foi em 1996 eu assisti tudo na TV todo mundo ia atrás dele a Globo SBT Record todos passou ao vivo o dia todo no domingo ele gravando no morro de Santa Marta
man in the mirror live
Id love them to do the 1988 Grammys version of Man in The Mirror or Bucharest!
Live in Bucharest was THE best
Was amazing ✨🎶
U should watch when he visited Africa.. he was crowened as a king by the local population. He was worshiped in All over Africa
Im From Brazil,
Im Michael Jackson fan and now(Gabriel Henrique fan too)
Years ago I went to Rio de Janeiro and took a picture
with the statue of Michael Jackson in the Dona Marta favela
where he recorded the video!
Thanks BARS & BARBELLS
PS: GOT, please react the Earth Song by Gabriel Henrique,
is amazing!
As you know, Gabriel is Brazilian and also in Michael's original Earth Song videoclipe
there are 7 indigeans brazilians as figurants too. Thanks Again!!
Fun fact about this song : This song caused a lot of controversy and MJ had to re record the song and shot one of the music videos here in Brazil , but this part of Brazil was owned by a really big drug lord and it wasn’t safe so MJ team got in contact with the drug lord and asked permission to film the MV there and he agreed the drug lord was a big fan of MJ🤘🏼
2 him live in concert twice. Best entertainer ever and i have seen alot of music concerts. He is missed 😢😢
You absolutely have to see the prison video!
This is a first for me. I love seeing the kids.
BRASSSSILLLLL !!!!
Michael's singing about the prosecution he experience.
Yeah people miss that aspect of the song somehow...🤔
Mike was a leader
LOVE this song and the video also,boy,what a-GREAT-treat for that city and the citizens there in Brazil to not see MJ up pretty close,then have a video filmed there as well. Those 2 women couldn't help themselves by grabbing MJ ( kinda funny too ) they saw their chance and took it. LOL. MJ just got up and soldiered on too. You rarely see american singers filming or doing a video (LIVE ) over-seas. NICE.
A fantastic video from MJ is "Black or White" it was ground breaking at the time and has a great beat and guitar line.
You NEED to do LIBERIAN GIRL.....one of the MOST underrated songs/videos
Hands down his best song after "Man in the mirror".
Dangerous performance 1995, is mind blowing. Oh, and Jam video 😊
They filmed in two different cities in Brazil.
Rio city and Salvador city. In a favela (very poor small dirty or not finished houses together) in Rio and Pelourinho place in Salvador (colorful historical buildings with all of that drumers - Olodum band).
Next 'BAD' full version please. You will see Michael acting and the story line is amazing. He also sinflgs acapella. Its such a cool short movie.
"MICHAEL MICHAEL! ELES NÃO LIGAM PRA GEEEEENTE!"
Michael en el corazón de los sudamericanos para siempre 💚
Ppl Reacting to MJ is surreal ....
King. Michael. 😮😊
In case you're wondering, this was shot in Salvador da Bahía, the most beautiful city in Brazil and also with the most laid-back vibe in the country, which says a lot seeing all of Brazil has that laid-back vibe, well except São Paulo perhaps.
PS: if you like that Brazilian drums, than there's an early 90s track which is famous for those drum bands in it, called 'Give It Up' by The Goodmen. I'll place a link of the RUclips vid down below.
The Goodmen - 'Give It Up' ruclips.net/video/zGwEDj4j62s/видео.html
Massive kudos to whoever sent you the link with the extended drums, its awesome! And thanks for doing the longer version, much appreciated :-) Loving this MJ journey!
Videoclip Recorded in 2 states of Brazil:
RIO DE JANEIRO
SALVADOR - BAHIA
Merci pour vos commentaires intéressants, Michael live Bucharest intro Jam est le morceau pop pour lequel Michael a réalisé une mise en scène presque parfaite.
We need Scream ft.Janet Jackson, love your reactions❤💪
La super estrella de la música más grande la historia
Minha saudosa mãe adorava esse clip. Saudades dela e do MJ😢❤
You need to watch Michael jackson Ghosts it's a 40minute short film
Amazing mv. Michael is King! ❤ 🇧🇷
Spike Lee directed both versions of this video. 😎👍🏾
You need to see the FULL "REMEMBER THE TIME" and "SMOOTH CRIMINAL" videos!
Utterly amazing song
This is absolutely legendary and purely beautiful ⚡️
your mj reactions is why i'm subscribed to you guys!
Noone in the world had as much aura as michael jackson im tellin ya right now
Only MJ can do something like this. wow
I love the message of this song. There’s actually another video version of this song. More militarized
mj o king o genio a lenda o mito o maior de todos os tempos brasil
The king
3:51 i love Michael Jackson pop songs help me in hard time with a single mom ok
Melhor dia que o Brasil já teve
Haven’t heard this song in years. Keep up the reactions guys, loving them. Gotta get some more Sabaton back on the channel 🎉
This video was directed by Spike Lee. He is one of the most famous black writers and directors in the past 30 years. He's also a huge basketball fan that follows the New York Knicks. I think at that time in Michael Jackson's career, people were saying that he wasn't black anymore (he had vitiligo. That's why he wore the single sparkly white glove during his performance of "Billie Jean" live, and he didn't want anyone to see it). Also, the record HIStory that had They don't care about us on, was recorded around the time that people were claiming that he was a child molester and had to go to court (for the first time). That album was him involved in his feelings with songs like: "Scream (with Janet Jackson)", "Stranger in Moscow", "D.S."(the initials of the lawyer who was trying his hardest to put Jackson in prison. Unfortunately he didn't.), "You Are Not Alone", and "Childhood". I think he was upset about the trials and the break up with Lisa Marie Presley (Elvis' daughter. She passed a couple of years ago), and he wasn't working with his brothers or Quincy Jones anymore. So he was depressed. They don't care about us was defensive because of the lyric when he said "don't you black or white me". He also did a remake of "Come Together" by The Beatles. Interesting album
I f**king love you two....keep it going...lots of love from the UK! XX
I highly recommend you watch the Prison version. It's the same song but different video. That version is a better fit for the song.
I love my city
The most dangerous location for a music video. His lawyers advised against it, the governor didn't want to let him in, but in 1996 Michael Jackson shot a video in one of the most dangerous slums in Rio. A hundred heavily armed military policemen line the area. Violence reigns here in this socially deprived area, and of course nothing can happen to the "King of Pop". But the people greet Jackson peacefully: "Welcome to the world. Not to the beautiful world, but to the humble world of the poor," reads a self-painted banner.
OLODUM!!! 🎉❤ 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
This is the best version. Gotta love Sam.
Michael. Magico. Genio. ❤