Unlike “some” artists who steal credits I don’t think Michael was lying! Until I see some real receipts I can’t agree that Prince is better.Ĭredits for “You Rock My World” and “Scream” among others state MJ played instruments. Prince seems narcissistic about his work to the point where even if he could get a better person to come along he’d still do it himself.Īrtistry represented though singing, songwriting, musical diversity, staging & live performances, music videos, production and engineering quality, legacy and cultural impact MJ wins hands down.
PRINCE SYMBOL ON MICHAEL JACKSON BAD ALBUM HOW TO
Like a true artist he knew how to get the best out of people and get the best out of himself. Also, MJ showed better musicianship (or respect for musicians) by working with OTHER people. When you have to get “so deep” into something to understand it it means the execution is poor. That would include things from an aircraft, to a mobile phone and even music. I personally believe the true test of genius is something that is very hard to make (like an automobile or electronic device) but is received without confusion by consumers. Prince’s songs to me often sound quite messy and over funky hs music has not transcended time. Whether he played a particular instrument or not MJ STILL had every piece of music express itself to it’s fullest: the strings, the horns, the percussion. There’s no point in playing 26 instruments if you can only express yourself (or allow the instrument to express itself) on 2 or 3 really well. I’ll admit, I don’t know a whole lot about his music but just because he can play multiple instruments that doesn’t make him a “better” artist. I know Sign O’ the Times is highly rated but I still don’t see how Prince’s music transcended it’s era. MJ didn’t grow up as an artist? What? Wasn’t he signed to Steeltown at 8 and then by Motown at 10/11 releasing his first solo album at 13? You say that Prince did albums MJ could never but which ones are these? Names please. The litmus test is that Prince’s stuff sounds like a relic whereas Michael’s still sounds so fresh and “Bad” is the perfect album to prove that. I didn’t like his whiny singing voice and you couldn’t really get down and dance to his songs the same way you could with Michael’s. As I was born in 1983 I remember his peak and he was/seemed very strange, quiet, arrogant, overtly feminine etc. He put out some good songs but it was still a bit neither-here-nor-there whereas MJ explored new genres like NJS and Classical etc.Īs for my opinion of Prince, I could never really get into him. Respectfully, I don’t really see how Prince grew after the 80’s. THAT’S the hallmark of a true artist, growth. He went from being able to play nothing/very little (with Randy having to help compose his demos on piano) to playing some instruments on “Scream” to playing most on “You Rock My World”. We can only compare them as artists and I believe MJ was FAR ahead of Prince in that respect. I don’t think it’s really fair to compare them as Michael was not a musician. The lack of his music on the internet has made it impossible to really keep up with what was he was and what he became. Some people have said that “Bad” is MJ’s best attempt at rivalling Prince. No mention on this edit of “Speed Demon” or “Just Good Friends”. Great work though, it’s just a shame there’s not more of MJ working in the studio and telling his musicians what he wanted. Looking forward to the extended edition of this when it comes out on DVD/Blu-Ray. Integrity secures the quality of your legacy. Copycats like Beyonce do it for fame, and don’t really have the talent, insight or knowledge to execute it as well that’s the reason she puts her name on things she has written the bare minimum (or nothing) on.Īnyone notice Michael DID NOT take a writing credit fro “Man in the Mirror”. The difference is Michael studied the greats and DID become greater, merging his knowledge with talent and an ability to execute it with great effectiveness. Well, as much as I am NOT on the Beyonce Worship Wagon I have to admit most of us didn’t know Michael had taken so many ideas from all these people: Mavis Staples, Frank Sinatra and those old Hollywood Classic films, even his fashion sense.
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