Blog 14-Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was known as the king of pop once he started his single career. During the early stages of his life he was in a group called the Jackson 5. During his music videos Michael Jackson uses them to show more than just his dancing, but to tell a stories an address import issues. By adding these aspect for his music videos it allowed him to get a better reception from the audience. 

"Rock with You" was the first song he sang as an individual. The song was released in 1979 and it was all about him. There were many close up and shots of him dancing with his shiny costume. The video was almost a message to the world that he was doing his own thing and he was unique. In Michael Jackson's early days he was always more focused on the music and the way he sung. You can see that he is truly enjoying his music as he dances to the song.                                      

Thriller

In 1983 he put out undoubtedly one of the most famous music videos of all time called "Thriller". 

Budget: $500,000
Jackson didn't have to pay for the video because he made a deal with MTV and Showtime which covered the costs. Showtime got to air a one hour special with the 'making of' documentary and the 14-minute film before it was broadcasted anywhere else. 

The video was so imaginative and creative that it won Best Performance Video, Best Choreography and Viewers Choice at the first MTV Music Awards in 1984. The tape became the best selling and was able to sell 9 million units. Tapes were in high demand and the video was released a few weeks before Christmas so the video were able to make a staggering amount of sales.