Xscape General Discussion

Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

I do regret listening to the recent leaks, because I now have 75% of the old songs that are going to be on the album.

I'm cautiously optimistic, and hoping that the new mixes do Michael justice. I think they will. LA Reid is not a newbie, and he's not going to play around, especially after what happened with the last album.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Your post made me laugh. I did not pre-order however, if track 17 was LNFSG and featured Anka vocals, I would most definitely cancel my pre-order.
You would? Only because of one track?
The most important tracks on the deluxe edition (imho) are the tracks # 9 to 16.

Michael Jackson fans are so ungrateful. Whenever they get something, they immediately want more. A Place With No Name leaks after four and a half years? We want Can't Get Your Weight Off of Me! We get original versions of Michael's songs on Xscape
I wanted to have Xscape in lossless since its leak - and after almost dozen years it'll happen.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

What soft case? are there two different cases? Why didn't it say on Amazon? :(
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

What soft case? are there two different cases? Why didn't it say on Amazon? :(

Yeah, there will be a soft case (digipack) and a normal one (jewel case) of the deluxe edition.
 
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Where does this claim even come from that the bonus track will be LNFSG with Anka's vocals? Sorry, but that's BS. Based on that FB comment which first told some details about the bonus track (Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, Questlove being on it etc.) nothing points to it being a version of LNFSG - and especially not with Anka. So why do fans work themselves up so much about something that does not seem to be anything more than unfounded speculation by other fans? And then some fans take it at face value and cancel their pre-order. Jesus! :doh:

ETA: I see the French Amazon page. I still don't believe it. IMO it's a mistake. What would Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo and Questlove do with Anka on a version of LNFSG? Also Jesse Johnson referred to the track as ”H** ** *** *********e”. I think he left out the word "fun" but otherwise it's fitting to Hot Fun in The Summertime - definitely not fitting to Love Never Felt So Good.

Unless there is a different US version (with Hot Fun in the Summertime) and a different European/International version (with another version of LNFSG). Which would be screwing European fans.

I'd definitely NOT cancel it over a bonus track, but I doubt it's LNFSG.
 
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

i gonna puke if i hear ankas voice on a mj album.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Im whizzle can you do me a favour and tell me difference in Hd audio? either in Pm or as part of this thread as its still about xscape! I hope that it really is coming out in HD audio as at the moment i have Hd audio on my musicunlimited sub and its truely awesome!
On Michaels channel it shows the picture of xscape but when clicked just goes to all his last albums.

Is it lossloss sound as in Bluray?

Terry

Thanks for this. I would like to know, too. It seems to be released only for promotion of HDA equipment though (at first). See here: http://www.cepro.com/article/sony_offers_free_downloads_of_michael_jacksons_xscape_for_hi-res_audio/

I'm a newbie to this HDA stuff. Maybe someone can answer my questions:


What do I need to hear the files? All new equipment to play it and hear the difference? Or would it work on a normal laptop with an onboard soundcard, connected directly without amplifier to normal earphones (Sennheiser HD 595)?
Can headphones like these even display/take advantage of the increased "frequency range"?

Also, do they also sell such files (albums) on a disc like CD, stick/harddrive, or is it download only?

Sorry for the many (maybe dumb) questions
 
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Where does this claim even come from that the bonus track will be LNFSG with Anka's vocals?

It was me. But it was actually a sarcastic reply and not a claim.




So 3 versions of lnfsg and maybe one of those 2 videos is a videoclip of the lead single.
So 4x lnfsg
Damn...im in midle of a nightmare!
A nightmare for fans. A dream for Anka.
you mean track 17 is LNFSG feat. P. Anka?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Good news!!!:

"Sony is currently sponsoring up to 10 HRA consumer listening and education events per month in retail outlets. Given recent cuts to its workforce, the company is struggling to keep up with demand. It recently made a major HRA push at SXSW, and plans to offer a free hi-res download version of Michael Jackson's "new" album, XSCAPE, with the purchase of each new HRA-equipped Sony product."

Source: http://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-goes-all-out-high-resolution-audio

XSCAPE IS COMING IN HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO!!!!

Of course, it will be released on QOBUZ in 24/96 also...
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Hot Fun in the Summertime ..
Why they chose this song?!
Michael has little lines to sing :doh:
 
Japan will get its (exclusive?) release on 05/21. Maybe Hot Fun is an exclusive content for the Japanese market.

Product Description
メディア掲載レビューほか
マイケル・ジャクソンの死後2010年12月にリリースされた『MICHAEL』に続く、3年半振り(2014年時)の“ニュー・アルバム”。残されたマイケルのマテリアルを、彼の残したガイドラインをもとにティンバランドが新たにトラックを追加、ミックスを施し、“Newly Recorded Song”として完成させた作品。 (C)RS
http://www.amazon.co.jp/エ&#1...12515;クソン/dp/B00JEJP5DA/


google translate said:
Purodakuto Description Media keisai rebyū hoka Maikeru Jakuson no shigo 2010-nen 12 tsuki ni rirīsu sa reta “MICHAEL” ni tsudzuku, 3-nen hanburi (2014-nen-ji) no “nyū arubamu”. Nokosa reta Maikeru no materiaru o, kare no nokoshita gaidorain o moto ni tinbarando ga arata ni torakku o tsuika, mikkusu o hodokoshi,“Newly Recorded Song” to shite kansei sa seta sakuhin. (C ) RS
I don't understand Japanese.








Soldierboy;3989334 said:
Hot Fun in the Summertime ..
Why they chose this song?!
Michael has little lines to sing :doh:

I really don't understand why you complain.
 
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

It's absolutely hysterical that people are actually getting mad over something that isn't going to happen. I know the estate isn't comprised of geniuses, but Love Never Felt So Good isn't going to be the bonus track. I can promise that much.

Also, some of you yelled at me when I ranted about the album having six leaked songs, yet you're all infuriated because the bonus track isn't a new song. Hypocritical? I think yes.

Actually you can't possibly know that. And to have a remix on the same album as the new version and original version is stupid. I always said that remixes should not be released on the albums (just like Bad 25 remixes were). Also don't forget This Is It with 2 versions of This Is It when they could have put orchestra version on CD 2 and have one more song from the movie on CD 1. I think this is possible.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Always There always makes guesses and passes it off as fact/guarantees/promises etc.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Hot Fun in the Summertime ..
Why they chose this song?!
Michael has little lines to sing :doh:

I can guarantee you he sings more lines in Hot Fun than in the song your username is based on pal.
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Hot Fun in the Summertime ..
Why they chose this song?!
Michael has little lines to sing :doh:

You didn't hear the song. You can't possibly know that. Why would you make such a claim?
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Everyone should just leave the thread for a few days and come back. Getting worked up over nothing. -.-
 
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Qobuz UK ?@QobuzUK Apr 1 said:
#MichaelJackson : #Xscape will be available on #qobuz in #studiomasters 24 Bits / 96 kHz #XscapeMJAlbum
twitter.com/QobuzUK
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

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Now would be a good time to release single or something before MJJC turns into war zone :bugeyed
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Everybody just needs to calm down.... or else
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I love that emot, :lol:
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Cant wait !!!
 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

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Now would be a good time to release single or something before MJJC turns into war zone :bugeyed

8 members and 31 guests are currently browsing this thread. I'm wondering if John & John are among the guests.
 
PLEASE mods do not erase this post. As it's important to me.
By all the nonsense which was & still is posted on here it should not matter.
Besides this post should clear up some issues.

MJJuniorSinceMW;3989081 said:
The man behind this site is Richard Lecoque, a journalist & media guy who worked together with MJ on some projects & since with the estate/sony. He's overlooking the french market as it seems.
I think he wants to tease us, because that's what he did the whole time.

Remeber:
-He tweeted something obviously about a future estate project. Then he went back and said he tweeted only about some project of his own.
-Then he said Chicago & She was loving me are 2 different songs, but both were on the new album.

I think he wants to keep us guessing, talking & freaking out. The same route the estate seems to be going. Just that Richard does it a little more obviously...

Richard Lecocq;3989185 said:
my previous post was deleted.
so here is what I want to say:

I never aimed at "teasing" fans. I have been working on several MJ releases for some 10 years now. My goal is always to share the most accurate news with the fans when I can do it.
Chicago = SWLM
CHICAGO 1945 is not SWLM
when I posted a photograph of projects I have worked on in the past, it was to announce my own MJ next project, which I will announce in full this May.

May these words be understood for what they are. If anyone make their opinion about me, they should know I am here to answer any question. I just think it is always better to talk to aomeone one on one, IMHO.

Thanks.

Hey Richard,
i saw your response yesterday & have to admit that i was a little shocked at your selection of words.

So let me respond to you now:
1. I did not want to say anything bad or even negative of you & your posts/tweets. As i seriously enjoy the updates you give. As i reread what i posted it dawned on me that you could take it in a negative way & feel personal offended. Therefore i say sorry to you, that was not my intention. Once again: I personally enjoy your updates & views on things.
2. The word "teasing": Also, i never intended it to sound bad. As i stated, i THINK that the estate are going the same route, by having us guessing, keeping the tension level up & giving us something to talk about. To me the 'teasing' was never something negative or smthg i did not like. On the contrary, i even enjoy it. I'm positive about all we know so far & positive about how it's being handled by all who contribute to the project.
3. The thing with Chicago & She was loving me. There must be some misunderstanding, or we misunderstood in the past. I asked you on twitter (and i have a screenshot) if Chicago & She was loving me are 2 different tracks. You answered: "2 different songs." Then @Onir_mj tweeted something along the lines: "We know that already. The question would be if both are on the new album?" You answered: "yes." So, to me, you either did not know that She was loving me & Chicago is one and the same. OR you tried to mislead us a little/have a little fun with us, so to speak, to keep us guessing (again i did not take it in a bad way, i just thought the plan is to have a little confusion, so the fans keep talking about the album.)
I NEVER talked about Chicago 1945 (also we THOUGHT at the time that could be the song), instead i asked: Are Chicago & She was loving me one & the same track? And as we know now for sure: Yes they are one & the same. And it is ONE song on the album. Because the other song is „LOVING YOU“ which came to the conversation just recently.
So maybe you could explain what you meant by your tweets really? I’ll post the screenshot with this response.
4. The thing with your own project. I never said you have no own project coming up. I never questioned that. I just said that one particular tweet you sent out was about the new MJ album & later you stated it would have been about your own project.
On this matter, i have no screenshot & i did not found it as i just looked for it, maybe you erased this tweet, i don’t know. But as i remember clearly, that tweet i’m talking about, did not make any sense in connection to your own project, as it was clear to me by the words you choose, it was about the forthcoming MJ album/project/whatever… So that’s also a thing you can answer, but you don’t have to, because it does not matter anymore anyway. The album is out may 13th & that’s that.
5. You choose the wording: „You can continue with your lies, while i continue with my truth.“ I never lied about anything, i simply stated my opinion. Though maybe i could have researched you better or talked to you first. But honestly i prefer to research MJ (LOL). There were simply questions on the forum about you & i explained to the best of my knowledge. I wouldn’t call that lying.
6. The wrong spelling of your name. Well to me your surname isn’t that easy to remember, it also isn’t a very common name (;-) LOL) & when i post something i don’t research any word i type, if it’s correctly spelled or not. Though i pride myself in trying to not make many mistakes when i use my english. I can’t remember all user names & certainly not how they all are spelled. I will try to not forget your surname anymore.
By the way, in your post, you spelled my username also wrong. No probs though, as i know you meant me. Just: One shouldn't throw stones if he sits in a glass house.

So Richard, i hope every things fine now. I did not want to make you angry, nor was my intention to talk bad about you behind your back.

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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

Meanwhile at Sony headquarters

 
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.

however, if track 17 was LNFSG and featured Anka vocals, I would most definitely cancel my pre-order.
I don't think the estate would do that to the fans, especially after Anka butchered This Is It duet with his own vocals. I still believe the bonus track is Hot Fun in the Summertime, and hopefully with the deluxe edition certain countries get a bonus track (like Thriller 25).
 
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