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Is it possible that MJ today has Stage Fright?

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I have read tabloid articles about MJ pulling out of performances because of stage fright and these rumors are most likely 100% false because he probably was not scheduled to perform anyway. But considering he has not performed live in front of a national audience since 2001 30th anniversary special do you think this is a possibility? I know MJ in the past said he would sleep on stage if he could but keep in mind that's MJ from 15 to 20 years ago when he was still in his prime. Now he has gone through so much negativity.

After the 30th anniversary special there was a lot of negativity about his appearance and im sure MJ probably watched and read the reports and reviews about that performance. It's impossible for MJ not to have been curious about the reviews and opinions of that concert because he was 43 years old and this was the 1st time he was releasing a brand new studio album along with a live performance in front of a USA audience in years. Naturally you are going to be curious to see the reviews and opinions of your performance.

If your a athletic in basketball, football, boxing and you have layed off for years and years and all of sudden comeback your going to be extremely nervous compared to when you were at the top of your game and competing on a regular basis. In my opinion in music and performing its the same thing. If you are off for so long, its only natural to be nervous and wonder if you can do it like you used to. To the point where you are afraid of even trying because you have been away for so long.
 
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BabeBeMine said:
I have read tabloid articles about MJ pulling out of performances because of stage fright and these rumors are most likely 100% false because he probably was not scheduled to perform anyway. But considering he has not performed live in front of a national audience since 2001 30th anniversary special do you think this is a possibility? I know MJ in the past said he would sleep on stage if he could but keep in mind that's MJ from 15 to 20 years ago when he was still in his prime. Now he has gone through so much negativity.

After the 30th anniversary special there was a lot of negativity about his appearance and im sure MJ probably watched and read the reports and reviews about that performance. It's impossible for MJ not to have been curious about the reviews and opinions of that concert because he was 43 years old and this was the 1st time he was releasing a brand new studio album along with a live performance in front of a USA audience in years. Naturally you are going to be curious to see the reviews and opinions of your performance.


If your a athletic in basketball, football, boxing and you have layed off for years and years and all of sudden comeback your going to be extremely nervous compared to when you were at the top of your game and competing on a regular basis. In my opinion in music and performing its the same thing. If you are off for so long, its only natural to be nervous and wonder if you can do it like you used to. To the point where you are afraid of even trying because you have been away for so long.
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Strange .....I read exactely the contrary for the 30th anniversary ...i read a lot of positivity the day after the 1st performance ,are you are sure about what you say ?
 
According to Michael himself, he feels at home on stage.. I think he relishes being on one and when the time is right, and the oppurtunity comes, I am sure there will be stage performances. Michael isn't happy unless he is entertaining, whether that be to his fans all the way through to making sure his children are happy. He has said, he sings to them, takes them out in public even though he knows the dangers etc, pure entertainer no matter what the occasion.

Michael is old and wise enough to realise that he IS the one of the only people who are still alive with the status of 'legendary' that people want to see on stage and perform. Fan or not, people want to see him live, and I am sure he knows this fact. Stay tuned because I am 99% sure that with the album there will be performances of some degree, probably not a 150 date world tour, but there will be something!

Oh and I think his last performance was actually in 2002 at the American Bandstand? He performed dangerous.
 
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If he had stage fright he wouldn't make new music. Period.

We all know that whenever he makes an album he puts his heart into it and wants it to do well. And Mike knows that with an albums comes performing at some point. When an album hit the shelves one is expected to promote it, of course what better way to promote your album than a perfomance??

He doesen't have anything new to perfom so why should he? The critics would eat him alive if he did a medley WITHOUT new material.

He will perfom when he is ready. In other words, when his new album is out ;)
 
Logically, that just sounds ridiculous. The guy doesn't like having a camera and microphone shoved in his face while being asked a bunch of personal questions, so he's layed low for a while. It doesn't mean he's afraid of anything.
 
Its all about suspense. This is the man who has only released 7 albums over a 37 year solo career. The suspense and mystique surrounding that is part of what brings the worldwide numbers to $750+ mil. IF he chooses to perform again, I'd imagine there would be *butterflies* but also confidence. It's A-game or No Game for MJ.
 
What really makes y'all think he would be afraid... like one some peps have said, he's been on stage his whole life, it's not like this is something new to him.
 
I know and trust in the MJ's ability! Never doubted it! But don't think MJ feel comfortable when we deem it a perfect man.
MJ is strong, but is human and he has weaknesses too.If he's afraid I don't know, but if it has we must always understand and support him.
 
MJ was tried and found innocent.But during those years thousands of people defying and most do not believe in the ability of it.
The fear must be insecurity.He shouldn't think that many people don't like him no more.We see the negative comments. All days!
Perhaps these negative comments to make it become stronger or unsafe.Who knows...


Michael ALWAYS had to be the best.And the possibility of it do making mistakes, not to satisfay the expectations of fans and criticism should be leaving him scared.
Or not ...
 
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Dri said:
I know and trust in the MJ's ability! Never doubted it! But don't think MJ feel comfortable when we deem it a perfect man.
MJ is strong, but is human and he has weaknesses too.If he's afraid I don't know, but if it has we must always understand and support him.
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True Dri.. :clap:
 
The man is susceptable to human nature regardless of how long he has been doing what he does. Michael himself told Bashir that he is shy, when Bashir made him dance. When Michael dances these days its just a brief output and he realy looks like he wants to do more but he is holding back. Its realy not to far-fetched to think Michael is a bit unsure of himself onstage at the moment. I concur he iz only human, we all have problems with self confidence at some or other point.
 
No, he is not afraid, simply he has not the will to perfome has he used to do. He changed life throught the years and decided not to be a full time performer but decided to spend his time and life also doing something else. I think he really doesn't care about what people say or tabloid write anyway.
 
theres no evidence to suggest this. if he had announced performances and then cancelled for no real reason there could be an argument for it. but i dont see why this is even thought of to begin with. just because hes not doing anything at all
 
elusive moonwalker said:
theres no evidence to suggest this. if he had announced performances and then cancelled for no real reason there could be an argument for it. but i dont see why this is even thought of to begin with. just because hes not doing anything at all
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I agree with this. This type of question could be asked of any performer who doesn't perform anymore. How can we say he is frightened when he has actually been on stage on several occasions?
How can we say he is frightened when he hasn't been challenged to do so.
Has he backed away from the stage or are we just listeneng to the vindictive media who makes stories up to fill papers.
Just because he doesn't want to do a show doesn't mean he is frightened to do it.
It just means that he doesn't want to do it.
 
is it easier to believe the tabloids than to really pay attention the man himself?
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To the poster who made this thread, the answer would be yes.

I find this topic laughable, but I will post on it. I do not think that MJ has stage fright. MJ doesn't have to be on stage everytime. This time in his life, he has real priorties to think about like raising his children and trying to have a life. Maybe that is why he hasn't perform of late.
 
On Oprah he said he never gets nervous. And he also said in the rebuttal that he hates touring. So I guess that's an answer. Oh, and don't pay so much attention to the tabloids. You worry too much about it.
 
BabeBeMine said:
I have read tabloid articles about MJ pulling out of performances because of stage fright and these rumors are most likely 100% false because he probably was not scheduled to perform anyway. But considering he has not performed live in front of a national audience since 2001 30th anniversary special do you think this is a possibility? I know MJ in the past said he would sleep on stage if he could but keep in mind that's MJ from 15 to 20 years ago when he was still in his prime. Now he has gone through so much negativity.

If your a athletic in basketball, football, boxing and you have layed off for years and years and all of sudden comeback your going to be extremely nervous compared to when you were at the top of your game and competing on a regular basis. In my opinion in music and performing its the same thing. If you are off for so long, its only natural to be nervous and wonder if you can do it like you used to. To the point where you are afraid of even trying because you have been away for so long.
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I think you’re right – it is psychologically very probable that he is afraid to perform after all those years off. Even when he was performing regularly he said numerous times that he felt very nervous before going on stage. I can imagine that after such long break this feeling must be strong and paralyzing.
But what is wrong with having stage fright? It doesn’t mean he’s lost his ability to dance or sing. I’m sure that as soon as he gets on stage all fear disappears and he feels confident and safe. This kind of initial irrational fear is just a natural human reaction. After he takes the first step he’ll feel good and his performance will be perfect, as usual.

The supposition in last sentence sounds really scary :fear: but it's just a pure speculation since none of us knows what Michael feels and there was no cancelled performance lately that would suggest it would be a real problem for Michael. I think this kind of fear occurs just a few hours before performance but not at the phase of planning an event.
 
Chihiro2 said:
I think you’re right – it is psychologically very probable that he is afraid to perform after all those years off. Even when he was performing regularly he said numerous times that he felt very nervous before going on stage. I can imagine that after such long break this feeling must be strong and paralyzing.
But what is wrong with having stage fright? It doesn’t mean he’s lost his ability to dance or sing. I’m sure that as soon as he gets on stage all fear disappears and he feels confident and safe. This kind of initial irrational fear is just a natural human reaction. After he takes the first step he’ll feel good and his performance will be perfect, as usual.

The supposition in last sentence sounds really scary :fear: but it's just a pure speculation since none of us knows what Michael feels and there was no cancelled performance lately that would suggest it would be a real problem for Michael. I think this kind of fear occurs just a few hours before performance but not at the phase of planning an event.
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Being nervous and having stage fright are 2 completly different things and I think you seem to be confusing the 2.
Every performer will get nervous about going on stage, no matter how confident they are. that doesn't equal stage fright. A person with stage fright will not go on stage at all, or will completely freeze when forced to go on. A person with stage fright will be completely unable to perform. You will see the fright in them. It will be obvious.
A nervous person will go on stage and will nearly always lose the nerves as soon as they begin to perform.
 
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