The Legend Lives On - Official Cirque du Soleil 'Immortal World Tour' Discussion

[MsCassieMollie]

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I think you mean Gaz lol.

Oops my bad lol.

 

[qbee]

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To let you all know I am doing a very detailed write up on my experience with Cirque.

This will bring a lump to your throat and will excite you all,

Believe me when I say this is the real tribute to Michael.

Coming soon guys keep a watch out on the main website of MJJC.

Cant wait to hear your experience Gaz. So far Ive been blown away
Is it really as a amazing the other fans describe it. ?

 

[missred07]

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To let you all know I am doing a very detailed write up on my experience with Cirque.

This will bring a lump to your throat and will excite you all,

Believe me when I say this is the real tribute to Michael.

Coming soon guys keep a watch out on the main website of MJJC.

Cool! Can't wait the review and can't wait to see the show. I finally have something I really excited about for 2 years.

 

[PurpleParrot]

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The Cirque just arrived in my city (Quebec) for the last rehearsals. I've been lurking around the arena tonight and saw the stage stuff for Thriller, part of the giving tree, Sugarfoot's drum, all the cast's aerobic equipment etc. Cooool! Looks beautiful!

 

[Memefan]

The Mystère Cast performing "They don't care about us".

Funny to see them do MJ in their Mystère costume.

http://vimeo.com/29274329

 

[rockstar]

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ooh i wish i can go

 

[0o0jackie0o0]

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waiting impatiently gaz

 

[thrillerchild]

The Mystère Cast performing "They don't care about us".

Funny to see them do MJ in their Mystère costume.

http://vimeo.com/29274329

That video is password protected?

 

[qbee]

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It wasnt PW protected earlier wonder why they did that ?

 

[ilmjj]

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Gaz, since you have had personal dealings with both Global Live and the Cirque/Estate people I would be interested how they made you feel and how they compared to each other. Thank you!


P.S. I have tickets to 4 shows thanks to my friends and great family!!! So excited!

 

[Member Service]

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[YOUTUBE]Wezssw17bcc[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Member Service]

Re: The Legend Lives On - Official Cirque du Soleil 'Immortal World Tour' Discussion/Updates NO SPOI

To make you aware, any cascio fake track talk here will be removed, you have your forum and thread for that now please keep to it.

Thanks

 

[Member Service]

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Gaz, since you have had personal dealings with both Global Live and the Cirque/Estate people I would be interested how they made you feel and how they compared to each other. Thank you!


P.S. I have tickets to 4 shows thanks to my friends and great family!!! So excited!

Global Live = care nothing for MJ his fans and his legacy
The Estate = Are doing a good job by bringing as much of MJ and what he did who he did it with to what they are doing.

 

[AngieJ]

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I really love how this whole project is being handled. Just so professional.

 

[Member Service]

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It was a normal morning for me, working 9 to 5 it was a usual day when all of a sudden an email that was to take my breathe away hit my inbox titled a special invitation I was curious to its content of course you can imagine my inbox mail after mail and like anyone I always read my mail and ensure people get a responce yep one hell of a task but thats just me being me as a servant to the fans of Michael Jackson however this particular mail caught my eye moreso than most and here is why,


Upon opening I started reading the emotions were building and building I could not beleive what I was reading in fact I read and re read thinking no surely not surely this is a joke however it wasn't it was genuine those that sent it I know to be legit and would never play a prank like this so yes to my abolute amazement it said hey Gaz do you want to come to Montreal in Canada would you like so come and see a private performance of Cirque Du Soliel's ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour omg I was wooohhhaaaaa I was climbing the walls with excitement omg I said to myself this is for real I am going to watch not only the worlds most iconic artist's tribute just as importantly Cirque Du Soleil were the ones doing it now from the very day this was announced I was like OMG what a partnership two iconic legends coming together what better way of celebrating Michael than Cirque doing it hell Michael himself loved all they did even touring their campus,

The day came nervous as hell my trip began with lots of flying 10 hours one way in fact to Canada via the US but was it worth it HELL YEAH IT WAS.


My Day Starts Here


[YOUTUBE]Wezssw17bcc[/YOUTUBE]



So 3.30pm came and of we went I could not beleive we were that close only a ten minute walk around the corner to the Bell Centre hockey stadium yep a whole arena was reserved for the final rehearsals one in which we were invited at one point I had to pinch myself thinking see I told you so those in charge are wanting to do Michael and his legacy justice clearly they had every intention to involve us the fans of course you can't invite everyone so why not the leaders who represent communities in the wider world.


[YOUTUBE]9aLCP_imvI8[/YOUTUBE]



Walking into the arena we were litteraly stunned for words infront of us was the stage and set of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirqu Du Soleil and let me tell you it ozzed Michael you could litteraly feel the energy of him all around the arena the excitement was building and like any rehearsals there was fine tuning to be done we kept getting small glimpses of his images on the big screens only for them to dissapear yep like with all setting these things up there were customary blips in that there was an issue with the video software waited and waited but you know what this increased our excitement many of the shows legendary contributors made a point to come and talk to us one being the great Greg Phillinganes musical director and master in his own right having worked with Michael directly on many of his albums and tours to other legendary artists, the energy this man has for the show and Michael's legacy was awe inspiring second to approach us was The Talauega Brothers choreographers to the show who had much to say to us including one factor that stuck out was make sure you got some tissues then the energy was building and building we could not wait no more.




The Stage

The set was dominated by a huge spiraling tree which had to be a replica of Michael's giving tree around the tree was a huge stage and to the upper rear was Cirq's first ever live band steps dropped down to the dance and main show area with a long singular dance and walk way coming way out to beyond the middle of the arena finnished with a huge round dance area,



SHOW TIME

The rumbling started the lights went up, its show time.....



Facing us was Michael's Neverland gates appearing out of the smoke from the very end of the stage was a young man who started to dance to Remember The Time and dance he did Locking and popping spinning and sliding/gliding it was clear this man could dance.



He was then in slow motion being sucked back along the stage to a huge screen where Michael himself was dancing the emotions started to run as all the memories of seeing him live came flooding back from the outset you could see they were trying to capture the essence of Michael actually being there the energy he oozed to the crowds even though he wasnt it was still a must for all to see and hear Cirq had me hooked from that moment, it was clear I was not just watching a tribute but some thing that was dedicated to him his memory his incredible talents Cirq wanted to create it all and that they did with their own iconic ability to put on a show of shows Cirq lived up to everything they are good at.

I do not want to go into to much detail so as to not spoil your very own experience but many a tune boomed across the arena Childhood was for me very emotional and brought back a lot of the emotions of Michael what he endured through his years then to lift it up again was Wanna Be Startin Somthin after which from the audience the stage was raided by five super fans this story in itself was amazing throughout the show as they kept appearing and as the story unfolded it was clear they were there to try and be with Michael in Neverland skipping to some favourable parts Dangerous and Smooth Criminal was OMG they for me managed to capture the dance Michael created and performed another incredible part was Human Nature acrobats all in black with lights all over spinning up and down in rings above the stage was hugley a favourite for me,



Moving onto the to the music I for one could not be more excited to tell you all of the sounds that boomed around for pretty much the whole of the show, the mash ups the mixes the classics and incredibly the live band they were faultless in creating a master peice from start to finnish it is one hell of a musical journey and hell yeah I have got to get my hands on it to play in our All Michael Friday Show lol.



Summary

If The Immortal World Tour comes to a city near you whether your a fan or not its a must, as one thing is for sure if you not a fan you soon will be.



I commend the Estate And Cirque, together they have brough not only two iconics in Michael Jackson and Cirque Du Soleil but a team of people who have throughout Michael's life have been there for him helped him in acheiving his success those from who have produced his music to choreographed his moves even styled his cloths, what is evident is those in charged have not left no stone unturned in their quest to honour Michael's legacy



You cant beat the main man himself but boy these guys have come a close second.



My last words and sentimients are exactly as I told to both Jeff Jampol Estate General Manager and John Branca Co Excecutor Of Michael Jackson's Estate - With this show you have done Michael Justice,


Yes finnaly A real Tribute To Michael Jackson

 

[tricia70]

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Thank you Gaz, beautiful write up. I have tears in my eyes. I just can't wait to see this amazing tribute to our beloved Michael. Oh, yes, and I cannot wait for you to get a hold of the music so you can broadcast on Michael Friday's. he he

 

[Kikuchiyo]

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Amazing!!!!! Thank You Gaz! :thankyou:
This gonna be the greatest show of the new millennium! :wild:

 

[ExoticPrincess]

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Thanks for the write-up Gaz.......it all sounds simply amazing, so wish I could see it. I think any Michael Jackson fan who is able to go see this show should.

 

[ivy]

As it's making rounds on the Internet, I will confirm that we received an email from the MJ Estate Online Team. This email tells that the show is still a work in progress and there are changes happening everyday. As a result Cry, Breaking News, Monster and Off the Wall has been removed (50 Cent's rap might be used), Threatened is added and several other songs and routines had seen changes.

Also let me remind you that this thread is NOT the place to discuss any Cascio song related issue. Treat the above message as information but do not start a Cascio song discussion.

 

[Ashtanga]

Re: The Legend Lives On - Official Cirque du Soleil 'Immortal World Tour' Discussion/Updates NO SPOI

It was a normal morning for me, working 9 to 5 it was a usual day when all of a sudden an email that was to take my breathe away hit my inbox titled a special invitation I was curious to its content of course you can imagine my inbox mail after mail and like anyone I always read my mail and ensure people get a responce yep one hell of a task but thats just me being me as a servant to the fans of Michael Jackson however this particular mail caught my eye moreso than most and here is why,


Upon opening I started reading the emotions were building and building I could not beleive what I was reading in fact I read and re read thinking no surely not surely this is a joke however it wasn't it was genuine those that sent it I know to be legit and would never play a prank like this so yes to my abolute amazement it said hey Gaz do you want to come to Montreal in Canada would you like so come and see a private performance of Cirque Du Soliel's ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour omg I was wooohhhaaaaa I was climbing the walls with excitement omg I said to myself this is for real I am going to watch not only the worlds most iconic artist's tribute just as importantly Cirque Du Soleil were the ones doing it now from the very day this was announced I was like OMG what a partnership two iconic legends coming together what better way of celebrating Michael than Cirque doing it hell Michael himself loved all they did even touring their campus,

The day came nervous as hell my trip began with lots of flying 10 hours one way in fact to Canada via the US but was it worth it HELL YEAH IT WAS.


My Day Starts Here


[YOUTUBE]Wezssw17bcc[/YOUTUBE]



So 3.30pm came and of we went I could not beleive we were that close only a ten minute walk around the corner to the Bell Centre hockey stadium yep a whole arena was reserved for the final rehearsals one in which we were invited at one point I had to pinch myself thinking see I told you so those in charge are wanting to do Michael and his legacy justice clearly they had every intention to involve us the fans of course you can't invite everyone so why not the leaders who represent communities in the wider world.


[YOUTUBE]9aLCP_imvI8[/YOUTUBE]



Walking into the arena we were litteraly stunned for words infront of us was the stage and set of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirqu Du Soleil and let me tell you it ozzed Michael you could litteraly feel the energy of him all around the arena the excitement was building and like any rehearsals there was fine tuning to be done we kept getting small glimpses of his images on the big screens only for them to dissapear yep like with all setting these things up there were customary blips in that there was an issue with the video software waited and waited but you know what this increased our excitement many of the shows legendary contributors made a point to come and talk to us one being the great Greg Phillinganes musical director and master in his own right having worked with Michael directly on many of his albums and tours to other legendary artists, the energy this man has for the show and Michael's legacy was awe inspiring second to approach us was The Talauega Brothers choreographers to the show who had much to say to us including one factor that stuck out was make sure you got some tissues then the energy was building and building we could not wait no more.




The Stage

The set was dominated by a huge spiraling tree which had to be a replica of Michael's giving tree around the tree was a huge stage and to the upper rear was Cirq's first ever live band steps dropped down to the dance and main show area with a long singular dance and walk way coming way out to beyond the middle of the arena finnished with a huge round dance area,



SHOW TIME

The rumbling started the lights went up, its show time.....



Facing us was Michael's Neverland gates appearing out of the smoke from the very end of the stage was a young man who started to dance to Remember The Time and dance he did Locking and popping spinning and sliding/gliding it was clear this man could dance.



He was then in slow motion being sucked back along the stage to a huge screen where Michael himself was dancing the emotions started to run as all the memories of seeing him live came flooding back from the outset you could see they were trying to capture the essence of Michael actually being there the energy he oozed to the crowds even though he wasnt it was still a must for all to see and hear Cirq had me hooked from that moment, it was clear I was not just watching a tribute but some thing that was dedicated to him his memory his incredible talents Cirq wanted to create it all and that they did with their own iconic ability to put on a show of shows Cirq lived up to everything they are good at.

I do not want to go into to much detail so as to not spoil your very own experience but many a tune boomed across the arena Childhood was for me very emotional and brought back a lot of the emotions of Michael what he endured through his years then to lift it up again was Wanna Be Startin Somthin after which from the audience the stage was raided by five super fans this story in itself was amazing throughout the show as they kept appearing and as the story unfolded it was clear they were there to try and be with Michael in Neverland skipping to some favourable parts Dangerous and Smooth Criminal was OMG they for me managed to capture the dance Michael created and performed another incredible part was Human Nature acrobats all in black with lights all over spinning up and down in rings above the stage was hugley a favourite for me,



Moving onto the to the music I for one could not be more excited to tell you all of the sounds that boomed around for pretty much the whole of the show, the mash ups the mixes the classics and incredibly the live band they were faultless in creating a master peice from start to finnish it is one hell of a musical journey and hell yeah I have got to get my hands on it to play in our All Michael Friday Show lol.



Summary

If The Immortal World Tour comes to a city near you whether your a fan or not its a must, as one thing is for sure if you not a fan you soon will be.



I commend the Estate And Cirque, together they have brough not only two iconics in Michael Jackson and Cirque Du Soleil but a team of people who have throughout Michael's life have been there for him helped him in acheiving his success those from who have produced his music to choreographed his moves even styled his cloths, what is evident is those in charged have not left no stone unturned in their quest to honour Michael's legacy



You cant beat the main man himself but boy these guys have come a close second.



My last words and sentimients are exactly as I told to both Jeff Jampol Estate General Manager and John Branca Co Excecutor Of Michael Jackson's Estate - With this show you have done Michael Justice,


Yes finnaly A real Tribute To Michael Jackson

It will be soooooooooooooo amazing! :wild:

 

[8701girl]

Gaz ur review was lovely and the cirque su soleil pics look awesome

 

[MsCassieMollie]

Re: The Legend Lives On - Official Cirque du Soleil 'Immortal World Tour' Discussion/Updates NO SPOI

It was a normal morning for me, working 9 to 5 it was a usual day when all of a sudden an email that was to take my breathe away hit my inbox titled a special invitation I was curious to its content of course you can imagine my inbox mail after mail and like anyone I always read my mail and ensure people get a responce yep one hell of a task but thats just me being me as a servant to the fans of Michael Jackson however this particular mail caught my eye moreso than most and here is why,


Upon opening I started reading the emotions were building and building I could not beleive what I was reading in fact I read and re read thinking no surely not surely this is a joke however it wasn't it was genuine those that sent it I know to be legit and would never play a prank like this so yes to my abolute amazement it said hey Gaz do you want to come to Montreal in Canada would you like so come and see a private performance of Cirque Du Soliel's ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour omg I was wooohhhaaaaa I was climbing the walls with excitement omg I said to myself this is for real I am going to watch not only the worlds most iconic artist's tribute just as importantly Cirque Du Soleil were the ones doing it now from the very day this was announced I was like OMG what a partnership two iconic legends coming together what better way of celebrating Michael than Cirque doing it hell Michael himself loved all they did even touring their campus,

The day came nervous as hell my trip began with lots of flying 10 hours one way in fact to Canada via the US but was it worth it HELL YEAH IT WAS.


My Day Starts Here


[YOUTUBE]Wezssw17bcc[/YOUTUBE]



So 3.30pm came and of we went I could not beleive we were that close only a ten minute walk around the corner to the Bell Centre hockey stadium yep a whole arena was reserved for the final rehearsals one in which we were invited at one point I had to pinch myself thinking see I told you so those in charge are wanting to do Michael and his legacy justice clearly they had every intention to involve us the fans of course you can't invite everyone so why not the leaders who represent communities in the wider world.


[YOUTUBE]9aLCP_imvI8[/YOUTUBE]



Walking into the arena we were litteraly stunned for words infront of us was the stage and set of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirqu Du Soleil and let me tell you it ozzed Michael you could litteraly feel the energy of him all around the arena the excitement was building and like any rehearsals there was fine tuning to be done we kept getting small glimpses of his images on the big screens only for them to dissapear yep like with all setting these things up there were customary blips in that there was an issue with the video software waited and waited but you know what this increased our excitement many of the shows legendary contributors made a point to come and talk to us one being the great Greg Phillinganes musical director and master in his own right having worked with Michael directly on many of his albums and tours to other legendary artists, the energy this man has for the show and Michael's legacy was awe inspiring second to approach us was The Talauega Brothers choreographers to the show who had much to say to us including one factor that stuck out was make sure you got some tissues then the energy was building and building we could not wait no more.




The Stage

The set was dominated by a huge spiraling tree which had to be a replica of Michael's giving tree around the tree was a huge stage and to the upper rear was Cirq's first ever live band steps dropped down to the dance and main show area with a long singular dance and walk way coming way out to beyond the middle of the arena finnished with a huge round dance area,



SHOW TIME

The rumbling started the lights went up, its show time.....



Facing us was Michael's Neverland gates appearing out of the smoke from the very end of the stage was a young man who started to dance to Remember The Time and dance he did Locking and popping spinning and sliding/gliding it was clear this man could dance.



He was then in slow motion being sucked back along the stage to a huge screen where Michael himself was dancing the emotions started to run as all the memories of seeing him live came flooding back from the outset you could see they were trying to capture the essence of Michael actually being there the energy he oozed to the crowds even though he wasnt it was still a must for all to see and hear Cirq had me hooked from that moment, it was clear I was not just watching a tribute but some thing that was dedicated to him his memory his incredible talents Cirq wanted to create it all and that they did with their own iconic ability to put on a show of shows Cirq lived up to everything they are good at.

I do not want to go into to much detail so as to not spoil your very own experience but many a tune boomed across the arena Childhood was for me very emotional and brought back a lot of the emotions of Michael what he endured through his years then to lift it up again was Wanna Be Startin Somthin after which from the audience the stage was raided by five super fans this story in itself was amazing throughout the show as they kept appearing and as the story unfolded it was clear they were there to try and be with Michael in Neverland skipping to some favourable parts Dangerous and Smooth Criminal was OMG they for me managed to capture the dance Michael created and performed another incredible part was Human Nature acrobats all in black with lights all over spinning up and down in rings above the stage was hugley a favourite for me,



Moving onto the to the music I for one could not be more excited to tell you all of the sounds that boomed around for pretty much the whole of the show, the mash ups the mixes the classics and incredibly the live band they were faultless in creating a master peice from start to finnish it is one hell of a musical journey and hell yeah I have got to get my hands on it to play in our All Michael Friday Show lol.



Summary

If The Immortal World Tour comes to a city near you whether your a fan or not its a must, as one thing is for sure if you not a fan you soon will be.



I commend the Estate And Cirque, together they have brough not only two iconics in Michael Jackson and Cirque Du Soleil but a team of people who have throughout Michael's life have been there for him helped him in acheiving his success those from who have produced his music to choreographed his moves even styled his cloths, what is evident is those in charged have not left no stone unturned in their quest to honour Michael's legacy



You cant beat the main man himself but boy these guys have come a close second.



My last words and sentimients are exactly as I told to both Jeff Jampol Estate General Manager and John Branca Co Excecutor Of Michael Jackson's Estate - With this show you have done Michael Justice,


Yes finnaly A real Tribute To Michael Jackson

Thanks Gaz!

 

[Diplomate]

Thanks for posting Gaz.

Pictures are great, it's really a TRUE TRIBUTE TO THE KING.

Hope they will not included Cascios songs.

 

[CrazyVegasMJ]

So happy to hear the Cascio tracks have been removed and "Threatened" (an Invincible track!!) has been added!!!

 

[0o0jackie0o0]

thanks gaz. oh man...sigh..............................the wait continues..............

 

[Member Service]

Dear members fans and followers
As you all know, several songs in the show will not end up in the final show, and several that are WILL be in the show come October 2. the Estate and Cirque stressed during, this is very much a work-in-progress and there continue to be changes made to all aspects of the show - not only the music.

There are various reasons for these changes – some creative, some because of clearance issues and other reasons. For example, as a result of the rehearsals that have taken place, “Cry”, “Breaking News”, “Monster” (though a portion of 50 Cent’s rap may be used), and “Off The Wall” are now no longer in the show. “Man In The Mirror” has moved, and “Threatened” has been added, as has an additional use of “Bad”. Some of the routines have also been changed including, for example, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”. And more changes are expected.

We wanted you to have this inside info right from the source,
For me it is clear the Estate and Cirque have both Michael's best interests and well as his fans in ensuring his legacy is paramount
Regards

 

[Speechless09]

Thank you so much for sharing Gaz. I am so excited about the show - it will be great.:woohoo:I hope I am able to go when they are in Europe.

 

[Damelon]

Thanks for the write up Gaz. One note, I've been to several Cirque shows throughout the years, and there was always a live band playing. Not Greg P. with this band, but inspiring bands nonetheless.

 

[sugarcookies]

Nice review Knowing things changes everyday I hope they put back Off The Wall and Man In The Mirror...

 

[Maria MJ]

Thanks for the wonderful review Gaz.
Gosh, I can literally feel the vibes coming out of the screen.
The King lives on!